Showing posts with label division. Show all posts
Showing posts with label division. Show all posts

Monday, January 15, 2024

2024 The Auspicious Dragon

2024 The Auspicious Dragon

I have two other articles in the queue. One of the two is also called The Auspicious Dragon, but it pertained to other topics, such as the witchcraft and the spiritual warfare intended to end the 2023 series.

It was previously explained in a recent article that the good Lord had impressed upon me to end the “Season of Consequences” [2023] series, which covered all of 2023, a ‘first ever’ since I started writing – highly unusual.

The first entry in the ‘Consequences’ series was called “The Great and Terrible’, posted January 1, 2023. Howbeit, that was actually the second post I made using those words in a title.

The first time was actually called, “On the Verge of the Great and Terrible”, which was posted New Years Eve. Yet, since it was past midnight, Google (who owns the Blogspot website) put January 1, 2018 date as the header, but put 2017/12 (December) in the URL [web address]. It matters not. It was six years ago (6the number for man).

The title came (with permission), after a sister in Christ and I had been conversing on the phone. During our conversation, I discussed the article that I was about to post. It prompted my friend to mention one of the bible verses about the "great and terrible day of the Lord" that she had recently read. 

Things I mentioned that I had written about caused her to think about that scripture. I was elated since the article was written yet remained untitled at the time of our conversation. It fit perfectly; and even though it was scripture, she was the one the Lord used to bring it forth, then moved upon me to use it as a title. I asked if she minded if I used it. "Not at all," she had stated; bless her soul.

Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful [terrible] day of the LORD: [Mal 4:5]

None of us can recall all that we say or do in a year, and I am no exception. I was surprised to see that I had used Jeremiah 33:3 back in 2017/18 because it was four or so years later in 2022, when I was preparing to move east from B.C. that the number 33 kept popping up in random and unexpected places.

I have pictures on an external, which (interestingly) I planned to post in one of the articles sitting in the queue. Only Jesus…glory!

Call unto Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you know not. [Jer 33:3]

Please understand that I am careful about using numbers or making it a grandiose topic. Those involved in the occult or the 'arts' [divinatory arts] use numerology in a divinatory way to explain events or to use it in a predictive way.

Satan has taken everything he can that God created to taint it or to use it in a corrupted or perverted way. However, the Hebraic alphabet uses a numeric system. God created numbers, mathematics, science, physics, chemistry - everything. I concur with the person who said God is the author of absolutes.

Throughout the Bible, Shaddai used numbers and ordered precise measurements on things such as Noah's ark, the building of city walls, or temples, the division of the Israeli tribes (12), and the layout and size of their individual camps.

The Lord preserved certain numbers, using them repeatedly, such as 3, 7, 11, 12, 17, 40, 50, 70, et al. In his competitive pride, Satan/Lucifer uses numbers as well. He also likes to use the numbers:

* 2 [used to provoke manifestation/appearance]

* 3 [used in spells, considered magical] 

* 5 [Qabalah/Kabbalah]

* 9 [spiritual enlightenment, higher consciousness, etc.] 

(Anton LaVey apparently connected the number to Satan [number of ego], stating it "always returns to itself" 

* 18 [9 doubled]

* 666 [to instill fear]

This is not a study of numbers, but a quick example of how Satan counterfeits or copies everything of God to bring confusion, division, strife, and deception. All that God creates and does is pure and holy in its original state.

However, I will be repeating my little rant on numbers because when I wrote this article it was done in sections, over a few days, so the part of numbers repeated. There is a reason for everything, even when it is not understood at the time.

Over the years, the Lord has repeated things with me. I often wondered why, but the Creator of all things not only does things consistently but without exception, He does things decently and orderly as well. 

Now that more truth has unfolded and is revealed, I understand the constant repetition. This revealing will continue. Not only because in 2012 after Obama was reelected and the words "Now it begins..." were impressed heavily upon my spirit man (heading for the great tribulation), but everything is increasing in intensity and frequency, just as he foretold back in 2008.

The Lord has countless envoys (messengers). I am but one, a watchman, as I believe we all have things we see that can link to what another sees from their vantage point, their position. Consistency, evidence, and testimony…

2017 – Partial Prophetic Word

One of the things mentioned in December 2017 was this:

[excerpt begins]


The “rattling of sabers” has been heard for a long time, yet I say to you that the “rattling” will be replaced by the sound of “clanging”, for the sabers are coming out of their sheaths and out of their places where they have been worn and are being raised high. 

Warfare is upon the earth – it has hung over the globe as a foreboding cloud of darkness, with outbreaks in certain parts. But the cloud is about to burst and the clanging shall be seen and heard in diverse places globally.

Woe to those who sit in comfort, ignoring their Creator and living for the world.  Their hearts shall fail them for fear, for they will not know what to do or where to go.

Division, division, division…great division

(Note*: 2024 comment: In another message, the Lord spoke of a 'great divide' in the United States. I believe it was 2012, but I did not know what that meant at the time. I thought perhaps different states breaking away, or a great earthquake. I did not have full interpretation at the time (like Daniel when Michael had to help Gabriel because the prince of Persia withheld the angel).

But later the Lord let it be known that the backbone of America is broken...

 
One thing He meant was a great divide amongst the people, not just in the secular because the Lord was warning His intent to separate sheep from sheep (like cattle from cattle), [true from false??] brought about when He judges them. He has mentioned this a few times since 2012 or 2013. I will find it...Meanwhile, please see Ezekiel 34:17 to see the separation of cattle from cattle--BP2024)

Found the links. The Lord first revealed scriptures (like Ezekiel) in 2015, and again in 2018. He speaks to us through His Word. Never doubt it. You may expect something to immediately jump out at you the moment you open your Bible.

That can happen and often has over the years, but just as often, the Lord will lead me to read a chapter or two, sometimes in different books, but in them a connection is highlighted by the Holy Spirit. That is one way I mean the Lord "impresses" upon me.

El Shaddai still speaks today, perhaps not in a burning bush, or through the mouth of a female donkey speaking your language, but less dramatically -- through His holy and inerrant written Word (logos).

I believe He also speaks to us personally, not necessarily in an audible voice, but as a Father to His child, or as the Creator to His creation. One has to tread carefully there though. I have said from decades ago, the Lord never goes against His character as is revealed in the Bible, nor does He ever conflict with His own written Word.

No one can add to the Bible. It was completed when the last letter was written in the book of Revelation. However, God is not limited or stuck between two book covers any more than He is stuck in an Ark, or in a temple. He is everywhere (omnipresent). 

Moving on...

Other things mentioned in the 2017 article are:

• a great shaking

• judgment

• separating.

Only God knows the end from the beginning (something else I state often because the Holy Spirit keeps it forefront in my mind and heart). It establishes peace because it is a constant reminder that the living God has no beginning or end; He is eternal and He is Sovereign, fully in control, whether we understand or not).

El Shaddai did declare: [also in 2017]

I have risen from My throne. The shaking increases – judgment falls, and has been falling for some time. It shall increase. It is moving over the lands as surely as famine, pestilence, and death moved over Egypt at the time that the locusts came, and pestilence and the first-born of both man and beast were slain [Ex 11:5]; when Pharaoh’s hard heart had no fear of the Creator of all things, the God of Israel.


(Note*: 2024 comment: the judgment and shaking is global. This I understood as He spoke deep within my spirit, not audibly, but [Holy] Spirit to [my] spirit. BP2024)

And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. [2Pet 3:4]

But as the days of Noe (Noah) were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be[Mat 24:37-39]


Water was the judgment the first time and fire shall be the finality of latter judgment. Already records for drought and forest fires have been broken. Earthquakes and mighty whirlwinds continue to increase in intensity and frequency in diverse places as foretold. Increase in power and destruction, the mountains of fire (volcanoes) shall unleash their fury. 

 [end excerpt]

Please be encouraged to read the above-linked articles if you are so led by the Holy Spirit.

Season of Consequences – The Great and Terrible, as well as the above, On the Verge of the Great and Terrible contain prophetic messages that are pertinent for today, such a time as the one we are now in. The Lord is exalted; Jesus is glorified!

Standing Strong Against Opposition

Last night [Jan.13.2024] I was led to 1 Kings 22, where Jehoshaphat (king of Judah) and Ahab (king of Israel) are deciding about Israel and Judah going to battle against the Syrians. Jehoshaphat was first mentioned in an article back in August (2023), almost a week after I got out of the hospital.

After a plot of the enemy took place, leaving a hostile, tense environment in the hospital, and enclosed in an observation “closet” (a makeshift room with a camera installed) in the emergency wing of the local hospital, I prayed to God – frustrated, confused, angry at injustice, broken, unwell and in pain.

Jesus meets us at our lowest points in life. In the hospital, I had no strength physically, mentally, or emotionally. Any spiritual strength was granted mercifully by the Lord through the Holy Spirit.

I was led to 2 Chronicles 20. After reading it, I was moved to repeat parts of King Jehoshaphat’s prayer to God (the parts that seemed applicable). The part that stood out, and the part that was prayed earnestly on my behalf was the following.

O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that comes against us; neither do we (I) know what to do: but our (my) eyes are upon You. [2Chron 20:12]

The Spirit of the Most High God came upon a man named Jahaziel (whose name means “God sees” or “Beheld of God”), who was the son of Zechariah. He prophesied:Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” [vs 15]

Jehoshaphat was given instructions about where to go and where he would find the army of the enemy. Jahaziel continued, “You shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves; stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them: for the Lord will be with you.” [vs 17]

And before heading out early the next day, Jehoshaphat said: “[…] Hear Me, O Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the Lord your God, so shall you be established; believe His prophets, so shall you prosper.” [vs 20]

He spoke with the people, and appointed singers that would praise the ‘beauty of holiness’ and sing, Praise the Lord; for His mercy endures forever.” [vs 21]

Throughout the Old Testament, there are stories of battles and wars. We see prayer was offered up to God by prophets and kings many times as they sought counsel about whether they should go to battle or not.

God is indeed Sovereign over all things, but you can see where He told the leaders on occasion that they should not go to battle, but if they did, He would not be with them.

That is one reason we need to be in prayer before we head into spiritual warfare over the intense and crucial battles we face throughout life. There are times He will instruct His people to go ahead, knowing that He is the Lord of the battle.

Other times, you may well be told to stand down or to fast and pray first. God will direct you. Jesus/Yeshua said that He would send the Holy Spirit, who would guide us in all things. We need to trust and rely on God’s word.

So, when I opened to 1 Kings 22, I was surprised to be reading about Jehoshaphat again, so soon. Only this time, he was allying with King Ahab of Israel, who was going to war against the Syrians.

However, before he went, Ahab wanted to know what the prophets were saying about the battle. Needless to say, about 400 prophets [1 Kings 22:6] (6: the number of man) told Ahab to go up to battle and the Lord would hand him the victory; however, they did not realize that they were prophesying falsely.

Jehoshaphat was unsettled about the counsel because he asked if there was yet another prophet. Ahab said there was, but he did not want to call him in because he felt that the prophet hated Ahab, and thus always spoke ‘evil’ against him (rather, he spoke words from God that Ahab did not want to accept, or hear).

That prophet was Micaiah [vs 8], and though a messenger told him what the other prophets prophesied, and was advised to speak ‘good’ to the king (Ahab), Micaiah said that he would only speak that which the Lord said to him.

Short version: Micaiah said that he saw Israel scattered on the hills, like sheep without a shepherd, and the Lord had said that they (sheep) had no master, so every man was to return to his own house in peace.

Ahab was displeased and repeated that the prophet never spoke good concerning him, only evil. That is when the prophet said that he saw the Lord on his throne and a great host all around him.

They wanted to know who would persuade Ahab to Ramothgilead (to fight the Syrians), only to die upon the battlefield. That is when a lying spirit was sent to speak through the prophets. [vs 23]

Ahab had Micaiah put in prison, intending to have him killed when he returned from battle. He was given old bread (bread of affliction) and impure, dirty water (water of affliction/sorrows). [1Kings22:27]

To make sure Micaiah’s prophecy failed, Ahab disguised himself so that he would not be recognized as king, and he had Jehoshaphat put on his kingly robes so that the Syrians would think he was king of Israel.

Shorter version: The Lord spared Jehoshaphat and caused the captains in the Syrian army to realize that they were not pursuing the king of Israel. One of the men drew his bow and aimed at Ahab, causing a deadly arrow to find its way through the only chink in his armour.

Ahab was wounded and ultimately died. He was brought back to Israel in his bloody armour as he lay inside his bloodied chariot. Ahab’s body was brought to Samaria. Whilst the chariot was being washed of the blood at the pool of Samaria, dogs came and licked Ahab’s blood clean off his armour.

Just like his wicked wife Jezebel, they both ended up going to the dogs. Jezebel was devoured by the dogs [1Kings 21:23] (only her skull, feet, and palms of her hands remained), and Ahab’s blood was licked by the dogs, just as the Lord had spoken it. [vs 28]

It was in the same place where the dogs licked Naboth’s blood (the man whose vineyard was stolen, and Jezebel had him killed), just to satisfy Ahab who wanted the land.

After I finished reading the chapter, I closed the Bible and wondered why I had been led to read it. It was then that the Holy Spirit highlighted one part. It was the part about Micaiah. He was known for speaking opposite to what the prophets of Baal spoke.

The word that I will be posting was given to me in 2013, and it is in the archives.

Year of the Snake and Year of the Dragon


2013 was the ‘Year of the Snake’. What strikes me as amazing is that 11 years later, 2024 (when I am led to post the prophetic word again) is ironically called the ‘Year of the Dragon’.

Both the snake and the dragon are symbolically connected to Lucifer/Satan. Those who follow the Chinese zodiac write positive traits and meanings behind the symbols.

For example, according to one Canadian website, the snake is considered: intellectual, superstitious, skeptical, astute, elegant, innate wisdom, and ‘possibly’ some levels of ‘supernatural capability’. SOURCE: bullionmart.ca

A few weeks ago, I was looking up a gift for my grandson and decided to check the Lego website. There were many new products, but one of them was called: Auspicious Dragon.

There was a stirring in my spirit man, and I decided to do a Google search to confirm or negate a hunch I had. Sure enough, my hunch was confirmed. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon.


That explains why one of the new products Lego has put out is called: auspicious dragon, which is where the idea for the title came from after things fell into place. (more on this shortly)

The Lego set has 1171 pieces to it. Eleven (11) in the Hebrew-Greek, I learned long ago in a study that 11 means judgment, disorder, chaos (rebellion is associated with it). The study came about out of curiosity since I was born in the 11th month, and I learned that letters in Hebrew were linked to numbers.

Source: Lexicon Concordance

It is linked to perishing, destruction or ruin, place of destruction, and Abaddon.

On the flip side, Hebrews 11:1:

Now FAITH is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

The entire eleventh chapter of Hebrews is all about faith. So, as with anything, the number can be presented for good or for evil. Why? Because as I have often said, Satan copies or counterfeits (imitates) everything God created, IF he can.

But remember this. When God created all things, He looked upon everything made and saw it was very good. Satan did his dirty work in the Garden of Eden through the subtle serpent, who deceived Eve, who in turn caused Adam to disobey.

From that point on, things began deteriorating and mankind grew further and further away from the Creator. Yet, His love for us never quit. In giving us the written Word (logos), we can see how this will all end.

Satan, being blinded by pride (arrogance and rebellion), deceives himself into believing somehow he will win in the end. Meanwhile, he seeks to destroy all of God’s creation and make his own. AI (Artificial Intelligence) is the means he intends to use. Cyborgs, robots, 

Will the Antichrist be a humanoid robot that Lucifer/Satan possesses? I wondered when I understood the Lord to say the Antichrist would not have dark skin (Obama was in office and people were saying it was him, but I never sensed that for a moment - only his wickedness, especially when he mocked the Word of God).

But it did not seem that it was a 'white man'. Could it be skin the colour of a humanoid? Satan will seem to have all the answers, that is, the one he possesses, the son of perdition, the lawless one. Will the Antichrist indeed be robotic, able to present 'signs' and 'lying wonders'? (think of the 3D printers)... It seems to be heading that way… (more on that in another article)

Lucifer’s Counterfeit of Faith

Numerology is something I avoid mostly, but just as anything upon and beneath this earth, Satan has copied God’s creation. I will not ignore what God made beautiful and pure out of fear or manipulation of the enemy.

The Lord is the Creator of numbers. Throughout His Word (bible), He uses numbers. Some numbers stand out more than others, with significant meaning, seven (7), 40 etc., but all that God does is good.

I did not consider what 2024 was astrologically because we are warned against astrologers (not to be confused with astronomers or astronomy), stargazing, etc., nor was I focused on the Chinese zodiac.

Stand now with your enchantments, and with the multitude of your sorceries, wherein you have laboured from your youth; if so, you shall be able to profit, if so be, you may prevail.

You are wearied in the multitude of your counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators [soothsayer, fortuneteller, illusionist, Sybil, et al], stand up, and save you from these things that shall come upon you. [Is 47:13-14]

It is part of occult practices and New Age beliefs – horoscopes, astrology, divination, etc. It did not sit well with me to see such a well-known company that has been around for decades for children to secretly be honouring the dark side, whilst injecting subliminal messages of the sexual kind into their work. That was the deceptive truth about Disney...things done in secret (covertly).

However, we were forewarned about Satan appearing as an angel of light. He has always longed for child sacrifice. Yet now, we find ourselves in the very season, the very time where good is called evil and evil good, as the prophet Isaiah foretold.

It has been mentioned in the writings a few times since 2012, and my friends, it continues to escalate and accelerate. So it shall until the time where the lawless one, the Antichrist is revealed.

Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter. Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! [Is 5:20, 21]

Long before I came along, the Lord spoke through the ancient prophets and Messiah’s apostles, warning of blind and greedy shepherds, ravenous dogs, false brethren, sorcery, witchcraft, and divination. He continues to warn each new generation.

We are also warned about false teachers presenting false doctrines (poisoned [spiritual] food), false prophets, and wolves in sheep’s clothing, who in these days will and can show great signs and wonders (the Christ/Messiah warned His disciples then and future generations).

With the reading of 1 Kings 22, and reading how Micaiah had to speak hard truth to King Ahab, which angered him. He threw the living God’s prophet in prison with tainted water and stale, moldy bread (bread of affliction and water of affliction/suffering), it was made clear to me to post a word from 2013, which I had prayed about nearly three weeks ago, then placed it on the back burner, unsure what to do until instructed further.


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Stumbling across a website that advertised a Lego toy whilst looking for a gift for my youngest grandson, I saw the auspicious dragon, only to find out it is the ‘year of the dragon’ for the Chinese. (My grandson loves dinosaurs and thinks a dragon is one.) Then to learn that the year the prophetic word was given was the Chinese ‘year of the snake’, I realized that the Lord was connecting the dots.

Of course, Satan can appear as an angel of light, so naturally, there is a 'light' kit, specially made to go with the 'auspicious dragon'.

Auspicious Dragon

Evil personified -- "inauspicious" (foreboding)

Before I post the prophetic word given to me in 2013, let us break down auspicious, a curious word that Lego named one of its newest products.

Auspicious: conducive to success; favorable

The words ‘favorable’ and ‘propitious’ are common synonyms of ‘auspicious’. While all three words mean “pointing toward a happy outcome,” auspicious applies to something taken as a sign or omen promising success before or at the start of an event.

Synonyms: promising, favourable, encouraging, bright, opportune, hopeful, advantageous, prosperous, profitable

Inauspicious: unpromising, unfavourable, discouraging, ill-omened (Satan's has no promising or favourable end)

SOURCE: Meriam-Webster (Dictionary/Thesaurus)

Could this be how Lucifer deceived one-third of the then-holy angels to follow him in rebelling against Almighty God? Did he ‘encourage’ them and ‘point toward a happy outcome’? Did he convince them that it was an opportune moment and that the outcome would prove to be advantageous and ‘prosperous’? (like the false Word of Faith doctrine, the deceptive 'prosperity' gospel)

Is that how he convinces people today to serve him, by promising them a ‘favourable’ and ‘bright’ future, a ‘profitable’ one? He still deceives the masses, as many believe that we are ‘little gods’, or as God that we can create with our mouth, with our own words "speak life".

The false doctrine takes the true Word of God out of context, thus twisting the meaning at the same time. It teaches that we can "speak the word" and "decree and declare" what we desire to be (stating it is "God's will" for His people to profit, be healthy, have their 'best life now', and prepare the world so Christ can return). 

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Trudeau and his famous
"fuddle duddle" expression he invented
to cover up profanity he spoke erroneously in public
in the 70s

"Fuddle duddle", made famous by Pierre Elliott Trudeau as Prime Minister means "to depart". Indeed, the Word of Faith (WolF) 'departs' from truth!

Life and death are in the power of the tongue and those who love it will eat the fruit thereof. [Prov 18:21]

Life – to bless someone, to encourage them, to teach truth etc.

Death – to curse someone, to discourage them, to lie/deceive etc.

We speak life. We will be held accountable for idle words.

But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give an account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words, you will be condemned. [Mat 12:36-38] NKJV

Preachers need to pray and be truly sure about what they are teaching by their preaching. This is a whole other topic, and not for now. Let us move on to the message that was given in 2013. To God alone be all glory, love, and trust.


Battle Above the Clouds – On the Verge of Wars


[Excerpt from 2013 prophetic message - link at end of article - BP2024]

Death is coming to America.’ I saw in the clouds women and men wailing, full of confusion and fear. I saw many being wrongly imprisoned. I saw a woman huddling with a child, protectively... (multitudes of children murdered) and I saw great death, and a famine. ‘Men who wear black will soon be a common sight. They are as wolves; men who are possessed or controlled by demons.’ There were multitudes homeless and being ‘rounded up’; grouped together.

(Note* 2024 comment: It is possible that these heartless or cold-hearted men are transhumans, cyborgs or humanoid robots, programmed by WEF global youth leaders. It could be militarized police (which is happening all over North America - BP2024)

I saw the death rider with a scythe in his hand. ‘He shall sweep over this land.’ I saw great waters coming. I saw smoke of massive volumes. I saw angrydisgruntled leaders filled with hatred. Soon there shall be the manifestation of the leader who appears as one of ‘light’ [appears as Christ], yet he is opposed to Christ. He is arisingHe is here. He is not white-skinned. (It was NOT Obama!) (he is not black; the skin is olive or light tan). He will give fair speeches and seem as a ‘god’ to many.

I saw great masses of people fighting amongst themselves, betraying each other. I saw chaos and mayhem. It seemed as though there were two separate wars; one amongst people within the same nation; and another where ‘nations’ were coming against ‘a nation’. I sensed it was the USA under attack; but it broadened, spread into Canada and southerly into Mexico. It consumed North America. 

(Note* 2024 comment: Canada and Mexico did not get by unscathed in the vision BP2024)

There were places of safety, shelter. There were angels commanded by God to lead and protect His people…some [angels] appeared as mere men.

Then within me, I heard, (for all [His] people, self included):

Give up all forms of lust [lust of eyes, lust of flesh, pride of life] and frivolous spending. Do your part and I will do mine. Look to Christ. My angels are all around you. Obey Me as I direct your steps. 

Angel ministered to Yeshua/Jesus in Gethsemane
artist--Adam Abram

My angels go forth at My command. It is time to arise in willing obedience and DO. Lo, I am with you. Trust and hold fast to your faith, for without faith, it is impossible to please Me, for he that comes to Me must believe that I AM, and that I am a rewarder of those who diligently seek Me. [Heb 11:6]

(shared) In service to the King † 

And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto him that sits upon the throne, and unto the Lamb forever and ever[Rev 5:13]

My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart makes a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because you have heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war [Jer4:19]

The Word of the Great Spirit Chief [Commander-in-Chief] YHWH, speaks strongly to those who have an ear to hear. How great is the faith and love of our King? It is beyond human scope and comprehension.  

With all the warnings sounding in the ears, and wonders and strange happenings before the eyes, which causes all, (all-encompassing) from the greatest to the least to be perplexed and murmur. Those who hear; those of the true Body will not fear, for the Head (the King) speaks words of wisdom, understanding, and counsel.

He confides secrets to (all) His people, speaking of that which is and that which is to come. He utters wise counsel; He speaks forth direction and guides their steps by what He commands.  The wise and obedient give ear [listen] and obey. Their faith goes into action and their strength is of the high and holy One who is their Chief; their Commander.


In Battle above the Clouds, part 5, I mentioned how we must not walk in fear, but neither can we ignore the evil that is happening all around us.  The Lord is faithful and always has been, to let His people know what to expect and what to do; what He expects of His people. (repentance, dying to self (flesh) daily, forgiveness, abiding, love God first above all, faith, obedience…its all for our good, but for His glory)

Over the last couple of years, we have been inundated with reports of possible catastrophes, as well as reports of horrific events that have taken place.  From earthquakes, to tornadoes and hurricanes, to solar flares, to the dying off of marine life, birds and mammals, sink holes, approaching asteroids and comets, economic collapse, wars and rumors of wars, blatant occult activity, increased shootings, murders and suicides, unexplained sounds and sightings in the earth, and the list goes on. 

Also in part 15 on verge of wars 2 April 6.2013

I allude to the fact that there are two possible scenarios, one with the agenda of introducing old diseases that have been modified or revamped to take out increased population, as well as the very real possibility that the zombie apocalypse could be "citizen" apocalypse (as in killing off the citizens who rise up in civil war or unrest (disobedience) – hence a civilian apocalypse).  I went into further detail in part 7

This is what I was led to write (the date for the following is Wednesday, November 7, 2012):

Now it begins…brace yourselves for great evil. Nothing happens that I do not allow. I set kings up, I build and I pluck down. (then scripture is given from Daniel 4 and John 19

There is a great divide amongst the people and anger and rebellion is stirred up as a troubled hornet’s nest. There are plots against the ‘king’ to 'take him down', for many see his disloyalty to Israel, and many feel he has betrayed their country (United States). Plans to take him down will seemingly be successful but shall be overturned when least expected. The West shall be in great pain; they will be greatly hurt.  The backbone of America is broken; it is severely fractured.

My people have been pressing in and abiding. I have heard your prayers.  Do not walk in fear, walk in confidence knowing that I AM God.  I am the Creator of all the earth.  Despite the doubts of many, My Sovereignty (power, authority) rules over all the earth.

There shall indeed be an uprising and a taking down, yet what is expected will not be what they intended, for they have forgotten who I AM. (still the same, yesterday, today, and forever...I added that part in – BP2013)

They have set up kings, but not of Me: they have made princes and I knew it not (did not choose them): of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off. [Hos 8:4]

They meet secretly, devising their plans. I allow what I allow, for that which was written shall come to pass. I shall not strive with man forever. Woe to those who plot and plan evil; woe to those who seek to take matters into their own hands. Many use My name to conduct their evil, but the god they serve is not Me. 

Woe to those who call evil good and good evil.

Plots are against Israel, yet the hatred for America has escalated and is measured in great proportion.  The wicked rule by the sword; they rule by that which pierces the flesh and destroys. The wicked are pleased with their weaponry. With one voice and one arm, their pride strengthens them to conquer and to take them into captivity.

If a nation shall not repent of its evil ways, I shall allow evil armies to overtake. Great destruction comes as the heavens and the earth obey My commands. My wrath is stirred up, yea, the devil has come down, who has wrath of his own, for he knows his time is short. 

What has been written shall be!  It has begun… Fear not, My people, for a remnant shall escape. Hold fast to Me. Be at peace within, not the peace that the world gives, for no peace remains upon this earth. It is filled with hatred, rebellion, greed, and rioting, as in the days of Noah.

Repent, Be Holy, A Warning, written in 2006, posted on my old website on Piczo in mid-2007 (now defunct), and posted again in 2008 on Blogspot [now removed - apologies].  

In the excerpt – the following was written after I had spoken of a vision/dream I had, where two armored evil riders came out of a vortex, (one (the 2nd rider) with the head of a jackal? [rather like the Egyptian god], riding upon war horses, speaking in a foreign tongue that I did not know or understand)  The Lord led me to Ezekiel:

Then I was to write...

[I (the Lord God) will bring the terrible [mighty warriors] ... (of all nations) and they shall draw their swords [against the beauty of their wisdom] and (mighty warriors) shall [defile their brightness])

[They shall be brought down... for they are proud and lifted up; they exalt themselves]

[will they say they are like gods, but they are not ... ] [...who shall slay them?]

(Note*: I do not know why sometimes I am to repeat a thing, but the Lord does not waste words. Take all things in prayer to the living God. BP2024)

What has been written shall be!  It has begun… Fear not, My people, for a remnant shall escape. Hold fast to Me. Be at peace within, not the peace that the world gives, for no peace remains upon this earth. It is filled with hatred, rebellion, greed and rioting, as in the days of Noah.

http://crossinthewilderness.blogspot.com/2008/11/repent-be-holy-warning.html (this was original link - now removed from blog; my apologies2015]

 

Also, in March 2010, the Lord had me write a war warning: Battle above Clouds-On Verge of Wars2  (Note* - These were moved to an external, in hopes to start a new website. I removed 5 years worth of articles. Please stand by. - BP 2015

[Update:** Sadly, external got virus; out of hundreds of articles from a five year collection, perhaps 100 or so were saved BP2024)

In May 2011, I wrote Approaching Horses! – The Spirit March.   

Another war warning!   How many times He warns us, so many times, through so many vessels to be sure that we get the message? It is just as He did in times past through all the major prophets, His apostles and disciples (all people filled with the Holy Spirit in those days)... and all those He chose to speak through before; even in the days of Y’shua/Jesus when He forewarned Jerusalem of its destruction.

[Note*: Some actually hear from the Lord; others do as Jeremiah rebuked some for in Jer 23:30 BP2024]

Even when I was entering the United States the last time (January 2008), and was told to go into the building for questioning at the border, the Lord revealed to me what was coming.  When I said to the Father that I did not understand what was happening (had I been mistaken in going to the U.S.?), No, rather, He instructed me to look around and observe.  

What did I see?

It is written in my testimony, but what I saw were people of every age, from babes in arms of mothers, to old people, and every age group in-between. There were people from all kinds of nations, as many wore the traditional clothing of their country, such as Africa, Pakistan, India, many Middle Eastern countries (including 'Biblical' countries), Europe, United Kingdom, Mexico, the Islands, Canada and even Americans were being detained at the border

The Americans were laughing because they had all gone to a big sporting event in Canada and could not get back into their own country. It was then that the Lord revealed to me that in the United States of America, the day will come when people would be rounded up by authorities. They would be helpless (powerless), unable to go anywhere they wanted or do anything without the permission of the authorities.

Everyone's papers and identification were checked, people were all suspect, all ages, all beliefs, all nationalities – rounded up as cattle in a pen ("culling the herd" came to mind), waiting for the ‘verdict’ of what would happen to them (us, me).  

I knew that it (what is coming) meant martial law, containment (FEMA camps or internment camps, as they are referred to), NWO, persecution, slavery and torture. 

I know (well, believe) many would be (will be) separated from their families and killed. The Lord sent me here to USA. I do not think these things will be soon, as in a few months (January 2008), or I doubt He would have sent me. He is a good Father who leads us properly when we look to Him to direct us. He is my hope, my God, Abba, Saviour, King, Lord (Y'shua), my everything!

I had recently moved and was renting a room. That is how I remember the approximate time frame. I had been laying on the bed and had closed my eyes, but I was not asleep.

I saw beautiful water and understood that it was an ocean. Suddenly, I saw three dark shadows upon the water, some miles from shore. Although the images remained dark (as shadows), I soon understood that it was two warships and a submarine. 

The sub was sitting on the surface of the water (it was not submerged), off the east coast of the United States (out a couple to a few miles), as were the warships. One word came to mind - Russia. I opened my eyes and the vision ended.)


As I was pondering this article, not only did the vision come to mind, but also two events that were reported by the media, but stayed low key, or rather, outside of the usual buzz when news hits - the topic soon died out.
 

The two ships on the left (above) are almost identical to the warships I saw in the vision, except that they were more shadowy in vision (not as detailed). I remembered that a few years ago (2012 approx.), I had heard that there were Russian ships seen off the east coast of the United States, so I decided to look it up.  

With the global elite operating in the occult as Luciferians, honoring the 'god of forces', the apostasy that is happening, the Muslim Brotherhood and Islamic groups flexing their muscles, with all that is going on in the eastern countries (including China - Japan conflicts, and other many other tensions), as well as what is going on in the United States, the only way to keep balanced and not become overwhelmed is by seeking God and clinging to our King.

We must be repentant and be forgiven; to be purified, to love the Lord with all our hearts and walk in love, willingly obedient to our King.  He will guide us, as we lay it all down, He will take it from there.  He is faithful and true and will not leave or forsake us.

Lay everything down at the feet of the Lord, pray and read the Word, and let the Lord be who He is - God!  He will lead us as we lean on Him.

For we walk by faith and not by sight. 
 [2 Cor 5:7]

He will lead us in all truth.

https://crossinthewilderness.blogspot.com/2013/04/battle-above-clouds-on-verge-of-wars-2.html

in the presence of His glory

Bonita                                 dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com

NOTE**: Some editing and updating were done in parts, except in the prophetic words. Those remain untouched - my fear of El Shaddai (YHWH/Adonai) is very real! I tremble at the power, majesty, and holiness of God Almighty.

I honour, respect and submit to Him in every way through the Saviour and Redeemer Jesus Christ (Yeshua Mashiach). Although it is a prophetic word, it is NOT scripture. The Bible is complete. His glory alone - His honour alone - all is His alone! BP2024

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

A Time to Be Silent


Four long months have passed since I last posted. It has been a "helluva" season, but God orders the seasons and the times. The Lord is good and His mercy endures forever. As I begin posting, it will all come together, and may the Spirit of God be in the writings, for His glory.

A Time to Be Silent

Sometimes we have to be silent and wait upon God’s timing.


…a time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence and a time to speak;  [Eccl 3:7]

Sometimes we have to go through things to give testimony (no trial or tribulation; no testimony).

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.  [1Pet 1:7]

Sometimes the refiner is a work. When He is, the dross must be removed; and the purity will be tested severely.

And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on My name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is My people: and they shall say, The Lord is my God. [Zech 13:9]


Behold, I have refined you, but not with silver; I have chosen you in the furnace of affliction.

He must increase, but I must decrease. [Jn 3:30] 

Moses vs. Jesus - old covenant vs. new covenant - law vs. grace 

In other words, it is CHRIST [Messiah] that must be seen in us (HE increases) but the law must decrease (for the law, in which mankind failed [we could not measure up to perfectly obey the law]: law = the old covenant). 

That does not mean the law is null and void and we can live lawlessly.

It means:
Yeshua (our Jesus) was the 'perfect' Lamb, without spot, blemish, or wrinkle. In other words, He never sinned. He willingly offered up His life (for this reason, He came) as a sacrifice to satisfy the penalty of sin [disobedience to God equals separation from God which is spiritual death]. His death fulfilled the demands of the law.
That is why Yeshua (Jesus the Christ) is the ONLY way to be reconciled back to the holy, living God, spiritually 'born-again' (never to be separated from God again)

Indeed, He (Yeshua/Jesus) must increase [new covenant - grace]; I must decrease [old covenant, the 'old man' who disobeyed the law]

Yeshua compared John the Baptist [prophet] to the spirit of Elijah. John represented the old covenant. The prophet was a voice crying out in the wilderness: "Prepare ye the way of the Lord; make His paths straight." [Is 40:3; Lk 3:4]

(By that John the Baptist meant to 'prepare for Jesus, the Messiah and Saviour, by repentance and changing the heart, turning away from sin.)

Moses                                        • Jesus

• old covenant                               • new covenant

• law                                            • grace

• blood (animal sacrifice, heifer)     • blood of [unblemished] Lamb =                                                                          Jesus/Yeshua   ram for forgiveness of sins                                                          Saviour whose death and resurrection made                                                        a way to be forgiven; reconciled back to God


Judging Between Sheep and Sheep


During these past four months, I had thought that perhaps I was one of the ones that the Lord was telling to “stand down”, that perhaps somehow I had failed or was weighed in the balances and found wanting. O, how I searched my heart; how I prayed [with the Holy Spirit's help]!

Back in 2012 (when I was still in USA, and when Obama was elected again, second term), the instruction came to write: Now It Begins

It was multi-faceted, and I intend to touch on it in another chapter, but not now; not here in this portion of my writing. 

This much only I will say. It is the beginning of a downward slope where things will start slowly but build momentum. It will be fast-moving and overwhelming by the time the great tribulation Jesus/Yeshua spoke of will begin. 

It is all written out for anyone to read in the Word of God. And for what we do not understand, there are still some godly men preachers/teachers who do not stray from the truth of scriptures, or twist them. They can explain. 

I know there is much I do not yet clearly understand, but as I learn, I share. And the plain truth is that there will be gaps and things that none of us will know until it happens, or until God Almighty reveals it to us, whichever comes first.

Then, in 2013, the Lord kept putting in my spirit about separating, a dividing; not only in exposing tares (though it was not time for removal) and the wheat (his doing), but division in relationships – family, brethren, work; marriages, friendships (enemy’s doing).

Then, in late 2013 or early 2014, the Holy Spirit led me to scripture in Ezekiel, where the Lord spoke through the prophet about judging between cattle and cattle. In my spirit man, I understood that the Lord was judging those who call themselves by His name. (Judgment had begun.)

For the time has come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begins with us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God. [1Pet 4:17]


He was angered at the shepherds fleecing the flock, the witchcraft in many of the churches, unholy prayers that tried to manipulate God (instead of willingly doing His will), praying in a way that He would be convinced to do “their will”, and certain Christians whose prayers were more like curses (witchcraft). The python spirit (spirit of divination) is rampant. This greatly displeased the Lord.

Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus says the Lord God unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed the flocks?
You eat the fat, and you clothe yourself with the wool, you kill them that are fed: but you feed not the flock.

The diseased have you not strengthened, neither have you healed that which was sick, neither have you bound up that which was broken, neither have you brought again that which was driven away, neither have you sought that which was lost; but with force and cruelty have you ruled them. [Ezek 34:2-4]

Serious Separation


So, in 2013, the Lord warned of a 'separating', judgment, and also division. In 2015, 2016, and 2017, He continued to warn the people (self included).
A couple of days before the end of last year, on December 29, the Lord placed ideas for an article upon my heart. On New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2017, He led me to post it. 

Here is an excerpt from that writing:

“A grieving is heard in the heavenlies, and hot tears are seen upon the faces of many of My people, for I am answering prayers for truth to be revealed, to protect them from deception. Therefore, there is a witnessing of sheep being separated from sheep. It is true, for it is written that the goats shall be separated from the sheep and the tares from the wheat. I am judging between sheep and sheep.”

And as for you, O my flock, thus says the Lord God; Behold, I judge between cattle and cattle (sheep and sheep), between the rams and the he-goats.  [Ezek 34:17]

Yea, I tell you that sheep are being separated from sheep, for it is a necessity in these latter times.

Her priests have violated My law, and have profaned My holy things: they have put no difference between the holy and profane, neither have they shown difference between the unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes from My Sabbaths, and I am profaned among them. [Ezek 22:26] 

He goes on to speak against greedy shepherds, false prophets, lazy watchmen, and some of the sheep in the flocks that love to have their ears tickled, and are moved about by every wind of doctrine and every false prophesy that is comfortable to hear.

He spoke of the striking [certain] shepherd(s) and the flock would scatter. He also foretold of church buildings whose doors would close, never to reopen.  He reminds us that we have the power to “choose”. He warned of false brethren, unforgiveness, pride, bitterness, and anger, justifying sins and no desire to repent, despite the warnings. He led me to write:

“Yes, a division is happening. Not only are unbelievers divided against believers/disciples of Christ, but also a dividing [division] happening among the sheep as well.”

And further along:


“I have risen from My throne. The shaking increases – judgment falls, and has been falling for some time. It shall increase. It is moving over the lands as surely as death moved over Egypt at the time that the firstborn of both man and beast were slain [Ex 11:5], when Pharaoh’s hard heart had no fear of the Creator of all things.”


The Lord made it very clear that many Christians have "no fear of the Lord". There was a time I had no fear of the Lord. The very thought now appalls me.

Time of Revealing

Since that prophetic writing on New Year’s Eve last year (2017), so much has gone down, not just globally but in the personal lives of multitudes, self included. In fact, in the past four months, since the last post, I had more than once thought that I was one of the ones the Lord was having stand down; and that the separating of the sheep had passed over me, and I was found on the side that was not the remnant, like the 10,000 in Gideon’s army that returned home because fear ruled in their heart.

Satan is the father of lies. He works with the fallen flesh of mankind, hoping to trap us with some temptation (we all vary in our strengths and weaknesses - your strength may be my weakness, and vice versa). 

We must be keen in discerning Satan's voice, our flesh, or the Shepherd's. Satan/Lucifer is the master deceiver; there is no truth in him. He may borrow a truth but twist it to deceive you. He is the author of confusion, and confusion is rampant in the fog of war, but trust the Spirit of God in every battle because for this reason (salvation) Messiah came. [Is 9:5]

Although I previously mentioned the part above, it is important to understand that if you are keeping a repentant heart and cleaving to the Lord, He will let you know. It is good if we do not think more highly of ourselves than we ought, but do not let Satan rob you of your right standing with God...never, because he will try.

Together, the Holy Spirit and you have come a long way on a narrow path. There have been obstacles, traps, and rugged terrain where knees got skinned, and egos got bruised, perhaps even crushed. It is good to let pride go - we all struggle with it, some much more than others.
The Lord is faithful always to help us. He never leaves or forsakes. Do not fall for the lies of Satan, his demonic legions, or any enemy of the cross and of Christ.

In the upcoming articles, this will be expounded upon, but not here, not now. I simply want to say that many have been going through fire and storms (trials and tribulations), but for many, it was the trying of our faith to see what is in our hearts. It is a process. It was not the first (for the majority) - it won't be the last.

Remember, on the last day of last year (2017), He forewarned His people about greedy shepherds, false prophets, lazy watchmen, false brethren, and more. However, in the months following, beginning the first day of January 2018, of which we are now in the sixth month, the Lord has been trying (testing) us to see whether we love God with all our heart, mind, and soul; to see what is in our heart.

And you shall remember all the way which the Lord your God led you these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you, and to prove (test) you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments, or no. [Deut 8:2]

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. [Jer 17:10]


Remember how Adam had been given one commandment to test him and to see what was in his heart (whether obedience or not) and if he would obey the Word of God?  We too can expect this test, though it will not be the commandment to not eat the fruit of a particular tree (though God could command that) but to see if we will obey His Word (Bible).

Yes, I had thought that after all my years of writing and warning people, and urging people to repent and walk holy and circumspectly, I thought these past four months were a trial in which I had failed. What a frightening and horrifying thought, a heart-wrenching possibility! Not just to fail a loving God, and the rescuer of my soul as well as my very salvation, but to fail and be a hypocrite to boot!

Humility and Repentance


Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon Him; for He cares for you.
Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, says the Lord God. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.

And they went out and preached that men should repent. [Ezek 18:30; Mk6:12]

But we also have an adversary who is often used in the testing of our faith and obedience. He is the strong and cruel accuser of the brethren!


Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. [1Pet 5:6-9]

Within the next couple of days, I will post the next article. For those who feel like giving up; the name of the series should come as both an exhortation and an encouragement: You are not alone; the Lord Jesus/Yeshua is always with you. We CAN NOT go by feelings - they will fail us. We cannot go by our thoughts - they are fickle and often dependent on our surroundings and other factors.

Jesus never fails. We may not understand or like what God allows to happen, or allows what we must go through, but He sees so much more than we do. We have to learn, to come to a place where we trust God/Jesus no matter what. It is not always easy. That is the truth.

Don’t Quit Just Before the Finish Line


Two preachers I had great respect for, likely because they seemed like men who were good fathers, but more importantly, men who loved the true, living God, YHWH, and exalted Jesus/Yeshua above all, both spoke about never giving up.

I did not follow either one when they were alive. Derek Prince was a new name to me about 2009/10, and even then I did not respond immediately to checking him out. His sermon about not giving up was the one that caught my attention.

David Wilkerson wrote a book called "The Cross and the Switchblade", which was lent to me in my 30s. It was a book that left a lasting impression upon me because after I was returned from kidnapping, my first drug of choice was heroin, but I did not know it was addictive. I never got addicted to it, and when I stopped about six months later (I never did it daily or anything), but I never returned to it. (THAT alone had to be Jesus, not me!)


Don't give up was his message to the lost. But it was how David had such compassion and understanding for the street kids, the gangs, the drug addicts and prostitutes that captured my heart. What kind of love is that, I had wondered.

I received some of his newsletters before he passed, and watched a few videos of Pastor Wilkerson's, but had only committed about six years before he passed. but I remember being deeply saddened when I heard about his untimely death. 

A great depth of sorrow swept over me when his beloved wife passed about a year later...and my heart went out to their children and grandchildren. David Wilkerson also said something profound about 'giving up' that I still remember to this day, although it's been about

For me, giving up is rarely an option, but I have had my moments, and may have moments again when I think I cannot possibly make it. The intent is certainly not in giving up on Jesus, since He Himself is forever a treasure.

He is the King, Lord and Saviour of the kingdom of heaven, the kingdom whose beauty, value/worth which is likened to that of a great pearl, and how a soul should 'treasure' such a find.

Was it a matter of lacking the confidence in my strength to finish running the race, or was it more a matter of 'trust', knowing who it is that gives the strength - correction -- who IS my strength when I am weak?

When I was young, I trusted everyone who smiled and spoke kindly or in a non-threatening way. After I was kidnapped on my 16th birthday, I trusted few. After marrying an abusive, alcoholic man (which was rebellion since God let me know beforehand that I was not to marry him), who even trespassed against his own children, I trusted no one.

Through time, repentance, testing, godly sorrow and brokenness, forgiving, and more, the Lord helped me to build up trust in Him, step by step, from glory to glory - the very one who deserved automatic trust was the very one most patient in understanding and waiting. The Lord balances all things if we let Him do His work in us, and work with Him.

God is patient and kind, but He is no fool. I had no real guidance in my faith (it's a long story - another time), although I wanted to understand. He really picked from the bottom of the pile when He pulled me out of my stench - I am so grateful. Few others would stoop so low, but God /Jesus is like no other - NONE!

The two men, Derek Prince and David Wilkerson (alphabetical order) both had thought-provoking, faith-cementing statements regarding "giving up". Let's put it in simplistic and paraphrased order here, if I may.

(Of course I may - the privilege of having my own blog lol) 

Derek Prince basically stated that when God is testing us, or when we are in a situation that seems never-ending [yes, even if it has gone on for 30-40 years - even Abraham waited 25 years, Joseph of the Hebrew tribes (Jacob's sons) waited 13 years], God never says it is a six-month trial and you only have one more day to go before it is over.


We have to wait, NOT knowing how long a trial (test) or tribulation will be, and endure to the end. Many give up. Some fall, determined that it is enough, but then chose to rise again. Good.

It is not the falling down that defines you, it is what you do when you RISE back UP and go forward, determined to HOLD FAST to Christ, STANDING FIRMLY upon the Rock, a sure and solid foundation, ENDURING to the end.

Submit to God (sweet surrender - so many despise that, pride says, 'You're no slave, do not surrender - they lack understanding). 

What is Abraham gave up after 24 years, 11 months, and 23 hours, not knowing there was only ONE hour left? What if Joseph gave up after he interpreted the dreams of the pharaoh's wine taster and his baker, instead of waiting the two years out?

And to those who think Abraham and Sarah gave up when Abraham went to Hagar [Sarah's handmaiden] and she conceived Ishmael means they gave up, no longer trusting in God or His promise. The answer is "No".


Impatience is not to be mistaken for giving up. Abraham and Sarah believed God, but in their minds (looking at the outward appearance), they were no longer young, and it had already been ten years [a decade] since the promise. 

Derek Prince had the right idea. God does not tell us how long a test or a tribulation will be. He knows we are impatient creatures. I believe that is why the time of our departure from these earthen vessels is kept from us also. How could we enjoy life doing a "count-down" to our time -- and the pressure! The Lord is wise in all His ways.

So, Prince encourages us not to give up because we could be on the last day, and what a shame to call it 'quits' then, when we were so close.

David Wilkerson not only encouraged those in the sheepfold, but he also encouraged the children he was raising. He strongly endorses endurance, stating emphatically that the last half hour of a test or a tribulation is the hardest part. That is the time that most people give up and quit, having no more strength to go on. But he explains it.

How many of us cry out saying, the harder I try (to do things properly or as instructed), the worse it gets. The closer I walk with Jesus, the more everything comes against me. Because of your closeness, you are a target - you are a threat to the adversary's kingdom!


Or you may say, the more I read the Word and study it, the more other voices come at me, bringing confusion - whether it is the devil (and his minions), my flesh (with its desires, wants, and needs, or at least what it 'thinks' it needs), or other voices in the world, along with their temptations.

Satan is the author of confusion, and his intent is to have your faith destroyed, and then have unbelief give way to a reprobate mind. Satan comes to steal, kill, and destroy, 

Brother Wilkerson reminds us that there could only be a half hour left, that is all, but the intensity of the test or the tribulation can weary us, leaving us at the place where we say we have had enough, just as Job, Moses, Elijah, Jeremiah, and other men of God did.

Believing, prayer, sweat, pain, tears, faith, trust, perseverance - this is the investment that is placed in things that we believe God for, holding fast to Messiah in faith, trusting His promises, both corporate (for all believers) and personal (between Yahweh and any one of His own).

The prayers of the saints envelope all these things - all the tear-soaked praise, all the sweat of perseverance, fueled by the pain of endless hope that has kept the weary during the turbulent storms in the spiritual realm; storms that continue to beat against a house, threatening to bring it down with its violent winds and stinging pellets of rain.

It is dramatized by thunderous outbursts [the angry rhetoric of the opposition] and blinding flashes of lightning [unexpected clashes from the enemies of darkness against the children of light].

The spiritual war is constant; the battles have been planned from long ago and are being carried out strategically. Yet, the book of Revelation unveils the victory that Yeshua and all who are His gain as spoil in the end. God's kingdom wins. There should be no doubt, and all will bow to Christ Jesus in the end.

Wilkerson's warning that the hardest part of the test, tribulation (trial) or battle is in the half hour [where most friends flee], and just before the victory. Most people  give up in the last half hour. 

Hold fast, beloved soul, hold tight God Almighty through Jesus Christ, even though it is the hardest part of the test, the trial, or the battle, needs to be earnestly obeyed. I cannot remember who said it but it is akin "the strongest onslaught is just before the victoryl" 

And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said to me, See you do it not: I am your fellow-servant, and of your brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. [Rev 19:19]

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