Domino Effect - Suddenlies / He Forewarned Us

Domino Effect - Suddenlies

Back in May 2008, the Lord moved me to write 'We Overcome'; however, I did not post it until six months later, November, 2008.

No one paid it much mind at all.  He has led me to re-post it. The Lord is Faithful and True...apart from Him, I know nothing. God is perfect in all He does.

We Overcome

                                     

May 26, 2008 5:44 pm

We overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony...

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto death. [Rev 12:11]

Suddenlies

Things that are coming will be as unexpected and as sudden, as a
lost wallet that disappears immediately after a purchase. No amount
of searching will restore it, bring understanding or closure. Many people
will blame themselves. Most will blame others, but the multitudes will
blame God.

People will be suspicious of each other and accusations will arise
beyond measure. Countless will feel helpless and without hope.
Things will begin slowly and build momentum, like a domino effect. 
Life will be frightening to people and they will not know where to turn.
Hard lessons will be learned. Some will cry out to God and repent
in spirit and in truth.

For there is now therefore no condemnation to those who are in
Christ and walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. [Rom 8:1]

But they who have prepared ahead have already repented and keep
a repentant spirit in their heart. They who put their trust in the Lord
shall be saved. The peace that passes all understanding will sweep over
them and they will offer up thanksgiving, despite all outward appearances.

They who keep a repentant heart and trust in the Lord will not fear as the world fears, nor be soon shaken. They will rise up in His power and might. Their strength comes from Jesus, abiding in Him, and He abiding in them. 

In the time of trouble, He draws them closer and delivers them. For they have heeded the warnings and have received chastisement and correction, as obedient children of the most High Almighty God and One TRUE Holy Father.

For they prepared their hearts for the 'suddenlies' and the unexpected.

For He, who loves His children will teach them, then test them.
He will lead them and guide them. He will forewarn and protect them.

Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear: [Isa 59:1, 2]

They will sing to their Savior in the day of their affliction knowing that
they are His. For who are they that are obedient? It is they who were willing
to learn obedience through the things that they suffer, as did their
holy Savior, Christ Jesus - He who learned obedience unto death.

There will be times the singing is expressed through tears that sting, as there will be hardships for all of us in this life. How we handle it or face it will make the difference, and in truth (I speak for myself), there are times I will only be able to handle a thing with JESUS. That is how it has been in life so far; it is not easy sometimes...

It is they who pick up their cross daily and willingly to crucify flesh. If they fall, they will rise back up.

For a just man falls seven times, and rises up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. [Prov 24:16]

It is they who abide in Christ, knowing that it is not they who live,
but Christ Jesus, [Yshua] our Messiah, who lives in them.

They consider not their own lives, but lay it all down, believing that
He who commanded them to crucify self, would also come with His
resurrection power. Against hope, they believe in hope. 

They believe in the words of their Messiah, Yshua / Jesus who said, With MEN it is
impossible but not with GOD, for with God ALL things are possible. [Mk10:27]

(Emphasis mine)

Walk By Faith, Not by Sight

Yea indeed, we walk by faith and NOT by sight: simple faith as a child.
It is they who understand the authority of His name, the power of His
blood and all that He accomplished by being crucified, resurrected and
ascended by the power of His Father, the Most High Almighty God.

Yes, the true sons of God [those hidden in Jesus the Christ] are manifesting,
being united as one body [His body, His bride, the ekklesia (called out)]
through the Holy Spirit of the Most High. 

Simultaneously, the tares are gathering, united as one in the 'spirit of antichrist - the false christ], because their 'father' [Satan aka Lucifer, the dragon] counterfeits [mirrors] all that he sees the Almighty do, for he is the father of lies, a murderer from the beginning - the roaring lion who roams around seeking whom he may devour. It is also to cause confusion, of which he is the author of it.

These are the days to prepare. These are the days of testing and trying
the heart to see if you love the Lord your God, and to purge [purify] us of
all that is not of Him, to remove the dross in the refining; to remove every spot
and every blemish, for He will have a holy people. Do not fear the days
ahead, which you were forewarned would come suddenly and unexpectedly.

Narrow is the road and strait is the gate; and few there are that find it.
For the narrow road is difficult with many trials and tribulation. By not
trusting and obeying the King and Lord, the love of many has waxed cold and many will fall away. This is already happening, it shall increase just as Jesus [Yshua] foretold.
 
The love that waxes cold not only leaves its first love [Christ Jesus], but it also lacks compassion and love for fellow brethren and the unsaved. They have become desensitized as daily reports of lawlessness and brutal travesties fill their ears. 
 
Some walk with praise on their lips, but their hearts far from God, whilst others are fooled by delusion for they did not seek truth, and others still just simply abandon their faith. Dark, dark are these days, but they are only a shadow of the greater darkness that soon covers this world.

His children walk by FAITH and not by sight. They have learned not to fear man, but to only fear [revere, honor, respect, be in awe] their Father God, understanding His great power and might. They walk in the Spirit of LOVE - His Spirit, His love. 

Yet, love is also justice and judgment.  Love judges righteous judgment.  We will love what God loves and hate what God hates.  Many in the Body of Christ are deceived, believing what they want to believe, without seeking and waiting for the counsel of the Lord.

Instead, many blindly follow after lies that have been cleverly disguised.  There is mixture, like clay and iron.  Satan began his deception in the Garden of Eden, but he did not stop there.  Truth has been twisted and lies are brilliantly presented.  Satan is subtle, crafty and clever.  

Ah, may the LORD, ALMIGHTY GOD, the Great Spirit Chief keep US ever so humble and help US to endure now and in all that is coming. May WE be considered worthy to escape these things, yet we must love not our lives unto death.  This world is not our home.  Father, help us all.

For the strait gate, where few willingly enter in, can only be entered in by through Jesus the Christ (Y'shua the Messiah), and by the OBEDIENCE of those who TRUST their GOD.  Get ready.  It time to prepare for the suddenlies and the unexpected that shall come soon enough.

Selah

 

original post: 

http://crossinthewilderness.blogspot.com/2008/11/we-overcome.html

My apologies; I lost the articles from May 2008 to December 2012, managing only to salvage some when I was hit with a nasty Ransomware virus. I wept up a storm - countless hours of research and writing over the years...countless!

But I do not want to make an idol out of the work of my hands. That thought frightened me when I cam upon that scripture one time. Of course that scripture was referring to the carved statues of gods and goddesses the people had made, but it can be a slippery slope, a deadly trap to exalt our own work, when in truth it is and always was for the glory of Jesus Christ, and to draw others to HIM.

Pride is subtle, and Satan is clever and crafty. He wants to see us fall, but the Holy Spirit is rooting for us, meaning the Good Shepherd watches that His sheep do not stray. Remember He left the 99 righteous to find the one lost.

Thank goodness for the times I reposted, and for other articles I printed at home. There were also the journals I had. Much was lost, but hopefully, it served its purpose.

For HIS glory†
Bonita                            dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com