War in Air-Witchcraft in Fog-I Beckon You

Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed
on Him, "If you continue in My Word, then are
you My disciples indeed; And you shall know
the truth, and the truth
shall make you free. [Jn 8:31-32]

[Note:* Updated Dec 14, 2025: Added more info about pastor Zac Poonen, a man I already respect. My memory was jolted watching a video recently. I also recalled a few videos of his that I watched in the long-ago past. I do remember his sincerity (and the way he shot straight from the hip). 

I recall him as a likeable and good teacher. However, not being committed (let alone surrendered to Jesus/Yeshua), I was easily distracted by other things and different teachers (some being false or worse), yet it also included being distracted from other true ones anointed by God as well].

The part about 'respect' will explain itself as I present the means by which this humble man has always lovingly supported himself and his beloved family, and what he is satisfied to take as work and wages. More of his personal info (wife and family) is added.

I also updated info that was outdated. This preacher sticks to the true gospel of Jesus Christ [Yeshua Mashiach]. Zac Poonen acts without exploit or coercion. You will not witness deception, manipulation of the gospel or scriptures taken out of context. 

You will not hear false prophecies such as those heard by the certain false prophets within NAR,  the prosperity gospel, the New Age and New Thought movements. Nor does not pastor Zac compromise or manipulate scripture for the sake of financial self-gain or popularity, such as the prosperity preachers and the teachers, and false prophets of NAR. 

Instead, if you watch videos of his sermons, or interviews, and Bible studies, or read articles anywhere from mere days or to decades apart, all throughout you will see actions (and hear testimonies), or read words that consistently exalts Christ Jesus (focus is on Him throughout), and reflects integrity and love. You will hear truth and notice his respect for family, friends, congregation, neighbours, and strangers. (End of update) - BP]                        

Salvation paid for with Christ's blood.
Died, was buried, and resurrected.
He is soon returning! Day and hour not known
- Jesus told people what signs to look for...
[1Cor15:3-4;Mat 24:27,30,36]

There is no rush anymore on my part to try and keep up with others. I used to put unnecessary pressure upon myself with the time it took separating fact from fiction, with research, and with organizing material because when it took too long, the thought was that I was letting the Lord and people down by not keeping up in this digital age. That is why I say, 'unnecessary' pressure.

Also, mainstream media [MSM] not always, but quite often, misleadingly dubs LIES as 'misinformation' and  'disinformation', in order to hide truth, (therefore, separating lies from truth), while at the same time mixing it in with actual 'dis' and 'mis' information. BULL-oney baffles brains!

I temporarily accepted the lie that I had to keep up, or risk disappointing the Lord (and readers). The adversary (Satan) often speaks in the first person, meaning he injects thoughts or sentences into our mind that we are absolutely positive that they are our own thoughts, but it is trickery. The devil is the instigator, whose agenda is to take our minds off of Christ. 

Yes, deception can be that subtle. When we believe anything, even if it is only for a short time, then we were temporarily deceived. No one likes to admit that they fell for something that was not true. Pride is subtle also.

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. [2Cor 10:5]

Thank Jesus for sending the Holy Spirit. It is Him and His leading who I can thank  for getting me back on track. He is worthy of full credit and acknowledgement. How many times over these past almost two decades on this blog (17 years - 2008) have I encouraged brethren that our work together is not a competition, it is team effort? We need each other, and we all need Jesus Christ.

It is working together harmoniously to achieve a goal (namely, to further the kingdom of God) with Jesus/Yeshua's help via the Holy Spirit. In truth, I just came through a bit of a spiritual slump, but praise God with a thankful heart, for good and true friends (who also happen to be brethren). It is worth being held accountable. It really a good thing!

Friends who not only pray, but also take time out of a busy, sometimes hectic schedule to send an encouraging email, with choice scriptures, are a gift from God and a treasure to protect. I love the Word of God.

No matter how many times we may read through the Bible, it is so rich that the right scripture at the right time [when our spirit needs uplifting and strengthening the most], the Word is so perfect in accomplishing its purpose that it truly is the wisdom and foresight of El Shaddai alone.

So shall My Word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return unto Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. [Is 55:11]

(Just like the timing of God), when coming out of that slump, an email was received with a link that led to a video with a solid teaching of Pastor Zac Poonen. I fully intend to listen to more of his lessons and sermons. I remember now that years ago (perhaps 20?), a friend at that time had sent me a link to a video that first introduced me to Zac Poonen, which, back then, I found most uplifting. 

I did not follow up with brother Zac at that time (and I am convinced he is a brother-in-Christ), as I was not well-settled in the Lord back then. I have believed in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit the majority of my life. 

However, I am now wholly surrendered, and being fully surrendered really makes a big difference. I have moments, naturally, where I have to beat that old flesh back down into submission; we are to daily nail it to the spiritual cross. 

The difference is because the fruit that comes [in time] with full surrender is [spiritual] maturity, increased discernment (which comes from familiarity with the Word, as well as our experiences), but also wisdom that is learned through trials and tribulations. 

If we were church hurt by abusive leaders, or suffered consequences due to false doctrines, we gain a stronger and deeper appreciation of good, solid teachers. 

Wisdom and the Holy Spirit help us to give up our 'independence' and lean wholly on the Lord like healthy grapes that cling to a healthy branch/vine (Jesus is the Vine). More exposure to wolves in sheep's clothing, false teachers, false prophets, and hypocritical Christians (like hard taskmasters, like the Pharisees), help and train us as well as teach us secure that appreciation. 

When our heart is intent on seeking truth (always starting with Jesus because He IS truth), I believe the Lord protects and guides us by His precious and Holy Spirit. Time is running short, and good teachers have been hard to find. All of us have watched with heavy hearts as the revealing of sin in the churches has been uncovered. Yet it is a good thing; the Lord is cleaning house. 

For the time is come that judgment begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? [1Pet4:17]

I don't think most of us realized the depth of hypocrisy and deception that had crept into the church through false brethren, demons, and other infiltrators until the Lord began revealing that which has been hidden, just as He promised.

Zac and Annie Poonen
1968 wedding

Zac is 86 years old, formerly an Indian Naval Officer. He lives in Bangalore, India with his wife of 56 [almost 57] years. According to a quick search, he has been a Christian for 56 years. [Correction: almost 60 years; converted in 1966] 

Zac Poonen and his beloved wife Annie are the parents of four sons, who are now adults with families of their own. Their sons are: Sanjay, Santosh, Sandeep, and Sunil. They are all born-again, Holy Spirit-filled Christians, and so are their wives.

The children and grandchildren are all believers as well. they all follow in the footsteps of Zac and Annie and attend the Christian Fellowship Church. How wonderful when the faith continues on throughout the family down the generations. Glory be to God!

He is apostle over New Covenant Christian Fellowship. Before anyone judges him on 'apostleship', he is not pretending to be as the original twelve who walked with Jesus/Yeshua the Messiah. Nor is he in the role described by prosperity teaching or NAR.

The original twelve (12) that Yeshua chose were presentative of the 12 tribes of Israel, but they were also appointed to train, to be witnesses for Jesus' ministry, and to go out [into all the world] to preach the good news (the gospel of Jesus Christ). They were to deliver possessed and oppressed people from demons, heal the sick, and for salvation (to bring them into the kingdom of God through faith in Jesus the Christ/Yeshua the Messiah).

Zac Poonen (from his biography) began serving the Lord (as stated, nearly 60 years ago), after he finished serving as an Indian Naval Officer. He is responsible for numerous churches globally. He is the preacher, as well as one of the elders [from a plurality] at the New Covenant Christian Fellowship in Bangalore. 

He has written several articles extensively, and is also the author of 25 books, all of which are written not only in Indian, but  also in English and other foreign languages. 

He has not received royalties from any of his books that are published by Christian Fellowship Centre. All of Zac Poonen's materials [sermons and interviews] are available freely on YouTube and at https://cfcindia.com .ALL of his written work is available not only at the website (link) but at other various outlets, all of which is distributed at no charge.

Brother Poonen is a tentmaker by trade [just like the apostle Paul] He takes no salary for his services. As an elder Zac accepts no remuneration whatsoever for his work, and neither do any of the other elders at the church. 

and because he [Aquila] was of the same craft, he abode with them, and worked: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. [Acts 18:4]

This is what I was referring to when I said Zac has my utmost respect. I marvel at the fact that he takes no money for ministering as a preacher, and takes no royalties from his books, when countless others are monetizing everything they do online these days. What Zac Poonen does is a rarity.

I am very grateful to the Holy Spirit who promises to set us on the path that leads us to solid teachers, who glorify Jesus/Yeshua, and exalt El Shaddai (Adonai) on high. At the same time, He will lead us to the place where we will discern, and learn to discern, the false ones. 

We know the Lord will give those who have gone astray an opportunity to repent and turn back to Him. He keeps a watchful eye. He knows the heart. People can deceive others; and sadly, sometimes we can deceive ourselves, but that is usually if we are trying to burn both ends of a candle (compromise). 

We may fool others, but we cannot fool God! Let me be perfectly clear here. I most certainly would never put anyone on a pedestal and cause them to undergo the undeserved humiliation of being some kind of idol. 

I will not fall into the trap of idolatry again (there was a time shamefully I did). Thank God for opening my eyes to my sin, but even more so, for the opportunity to repent, and for forgiveness. It was long ago, but sin is sin.

Neither would I put brother Zac Poonen under the pressure of living up to some kind of ridiculous manmade 'high standard'. No one, no teacher, no pastor--no one person is perfect, andto  but we allow ourselves to be taught SOLID doctrine, not doctrine of demons, or lukewarm, whitewashed gospel messages.

Then, we share -- we share to help a brother, a sister - and glorify our King, our Jesus. Before I move on to the quick message I plan to post, I would like to share a couple of nuggets, courtesy of preacher Zac. Allow Jesus to providentially answer your prayers. He will. 

First Nugget

God's Word is a real treasure
purified gold

For sin shall not have dominion over you: for you are not under the law, but under grace. [Rom 6:14]

Brother Poonen said it took him 56 years of struggling as a Christian before he discovered a simple secret. And that's just it. If we can just allow ourselves to be taught by others, instead of thinking we have to have all the answers, this walk can be so much easier. Pride can be so subtle.

Zac said that for most of his Christian walk he carried a heavy burden. To cut to the quick and to put it simply, he read the above scripture as a command rather than a promise.

Here is the difference, as he explained it. [I hope I can do it justice; he explained it so eloquently] Brother Poonen said that most often we tend to depend more upon our flesh more than on the Holy Spirit. 

Sin "should not be" master over you - is how most of us read the above scripture. Zac admitted that that is how he himself read it all those times, for all those years. It was a verse Zac struggled with because "should not be master" caused him to put it in the perspective of a "command". 

Bro Zac continues: "But when we read it as "sin shall not be" master over you - it is a promise - a promise of God!"  "Do you see the difference?" he asked. Lightbulbs turned on in my head too, but for a different reason. I will explain shortly. 

When the scripture [Rom 6:14] is read as a 'command', it is a heavy burden one must carry. It is something that we, as a person, have to do. That was the point that Bro Poonen was emphasizing.

However, when we receive it as a promise, it is something that God says HE will do for us. It is saying that God is not abandoning His sheep to any hardship the scripture (or the devil) may put on us through misunderstanding. He removes the burden. Grace, it is the grace of God when it goes from a command to a promise.

Now I will explain. (This is part of the update added to this article because I did not think of it originally, but I thought it should be included.) It was understood how Zac Poonen's interpreted the verse, and the lesson he gleaned from it through the power of the Holy Spirit.

It was then that his sharing the scripture with others struck me as wisdom and motivated me to further share his keen insight here, in case someone else was struck with the same problem, which can very likely happen indeed.

We are not under the LAW; we are under grace. Zac says the meaning of 'law' means that we are going to try and overcome sin by our own struggle...a never-ending, wearisome struggle (heavy laden).

Heads up? Oh no, umm, I am just
hanging out...

A heavy burden lifted in the light of differentiating between a 'command' and a 'promise'; the law versus grace. Jesus did indeed set us free, on so many levels. Praise be to God!

Whether it is in the translation, I do not know because the KJV (King James Version) Bible is written in old English, which may be the reason it caused Brother Poonen to understand the scripture as he did. I personally did not struggle with the verse that way, but that is likely because English is my first language.

If others struggle, then his explanation would be wonderfully helpful. For that reason, I chose to publish it here. even if it can set even one soul free, then, mission accomplished, all to the glory of God, and thanks to Zac Poonen.

Come unto Me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. [Mat 11:28]

Just as Jesus/Yeshua promised. He gives us rest. One thing we gained in the Garden of Eden (along with a fallen nature) is our "independence". We can do it, we say!

We do not need someone else when we can manage something just fine on our own. Right? Or can we? If God pulls the rug out from under us (pulls the carpet of pride we float around on, high above everything else like some kind of a magic carpet, over the heads of people below us...oh, oh!) 

Pull that rug out from under us and see how independent we are. lol (I jest, but it is not always funny  which I can attest to that as well.)

But we are under GRACE; then 'grace' is going to help us overcome sin. That does not mean we compromise or slip in and out of sin at will (greasy grace). God forbid! 

He says, so if you are weary and heavy laden (sick and tired of being defeated and wondering why), the Lord invites us to come to Him. This teacher, Zac Poonen explains it splendidly. Hopefully that helps someone else if they are struggling the way it helped him.

The pastor stated that he had discovered throughout the years that there are only a certain category of people who really enter into the Spirit-filled life of overcoming. And not only overcoming, but empowerment for service. He insisted that it is open to everyone, to all of us, but not everyone enters in.

He said most Christians never enter into it, even before they die, which saddened him. It is an hour long video, which I have not watched in full. Nevertheless, if you would like to hear him explain how to lessen this struggle, he speaks far more eloquently than I do. The lesson is contained within the first 10-15 minutes if you would like to check it out. Under Grace Zac Poonen (struggled for 56 years, then discovered a secret) 

Be a Zero 

One other quick nugget, from the same teacher (Zac Poonen). It has to do with being nothing. Sounds depressing, hey? lol 

He made a list of things important to people, things high up in life to them. They are: 

wealth,[0] beauty,[0] position,[0] personality,[0] education,[0] sports,[0] intellect[0] 

Whatever you strive for, whatever is important to you, people put great value on those things, some material, and other things being what they are strong in. Many believe they are the most qualified and desire to lead.

This going to be the Reader's Digest [condensed] version.

Bro Zac said, "No! We need to become zeros."

He reminds us that a zero is nothing. It is absolutely of no value. No matter how many you put together, no matter how strong it looks when they are all huddled together, a whole group of zeroes is still that - zero.

They are of no value or worth UNLESS something GREATER than a zero is put in front of it. Only when something greater is placed BEFORE the zero, or comes FIRST, only then does the zero have value. 

Therefore we have to become zeroes, and something GREATER than us has to come FIRST. Jesus has to be first. The whole bunch of us zeroes becomes something of exponential value and worth when Jesus is placed BEFORE us!

When we become zeros, and put Christ Jesus (Messiah Yeshua) first, then we have value; our worth increases. Without Him, we can do nothing [nothing of eternal worth and value]. With Him, we are valuable, refined as silver is refined, and purified as gold is purified.

I am the vine, you are the branches: He that abides in Me, and I in Him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without Me, you can do nothing. [Jn 15:5]

I thought that was another nugget of gold from brother Zac Poonen and wanted to share it with people.

I Beckon You

 This word was posted back in 2022. I am led to post it now.                      

I pray it blesses you.

I beckon you – I am calling, come deeper. I am doing a good work in you; for I am the Potter. My vessels of honour are being prepared, as all things align to My will. Those who heed My call are the ones who will do My will. Great shall be the reward. Selah

The season of consequences has ended; it has been served in full. The hour of silent suffering comes to an end. All these years I have encouraged you by reminding you that one day is as a thousand years to Me, and that My timing is not as yours.

Now the appointed time arrives. Yet as little children, My people are impatient. Let all unfold decently and in order, for all My promises are true. Come deeper and stay in the presence of My glory for a while, and the peace and power to wait will be your portion, as I give it freely to those who trust and wait upon Me.

Come to Me and I will answer you in ways that you would not expect, but will know it is from Me.

Behold you among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which you will not believe, though it be told you. [Hab 1:5] NKJV

https://crossinthewilderness.blogspot.com/2022/12/deep-calls-unto-deep.html

And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah Jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. [Gen 22:14]

And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it, Jehovah Nissi: For he said, Because the LORD has sworn that the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.  [Ex 17:15,16]

Immanuel – Emmanuel

Isaiah 9 (garments rolled in blood – [vs 6] unto a child is born, Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

My people, trouble comes from within the country, controlled by the 'greater' outside the nation. The harlotry and witchcraft of those who hide in darkness, who hide in secret, has not gone unnoticed by Me

for His glory alone

Bonita                       dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com

Discerning Deception - How Did You Do?

 

can you discern deception?

Discernment and Critical Thinking

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. [Mat 24:24]

[NOTE: Updated with some fresh information: the bulletproof glass- BPOct2025]

It was the above scripture that kept coming to my remembrance over the course of a several days that prompted me to write the article that was posted yesterday. During those days, I had no idea why the verse kept returning to my mind, often lingering. It was subtle, yet noticeable. Lack of understanding proved frustrating.

Jesus is faithful. Several hours later, some editing was done, with some information added to smooth out the wrinkled parts that needed clarification. As I followed the lead of the Holy Spirit, it was then that the understanding came.

It was only logical to place the explanation at the beginning of the post as an update. The Clash of the Kingdoms Intensifies”  Jesus is faithful. I thank Him for helping me to realize that it was just as important for readers to understand what the above scripture was pointing out, and why it kept returning to me ...and lingering.

The verse tugged at my discernment and tested my critical thinking. It made sense that if the time of Christ’s return was evident to me, then it is to others also – we are one in Christ. We are one in Spirit, one in faith.

False Christs, False Prophets Abound!

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. [Mat 7:15]

What is it His surrendered children are sensing? Reading the verse grants clarity. We are hearing of false Christs (as ever), but the increase because we are NOW in the days that Jesus emphatically warned us about, the activities happening in recent few years that would be a sign of His return.

Even when I read how certain self-proclaimed prophets were calling for a rapture, not once, but three separate dates in September. False prophets prophesying falsely. Jesus said no one knows when He will return, not the angels, not even Him – no one knows of Christ’s return except the Father (Yahweh).

So, we see the swirling of false Christs, and influx of false prophets, literally thousands globally. Yet, if we look at Jezebel’s prophets of Baal [450], and Asherah prophets [400], there were 850 that confronted the ancient prophet, Elijah. [1Kings18:19]

He slew the Baal prophets (400). That was in Israel alone, so there were likely thousands all over the lands there too. In fact, after Elijah was hiding in a cave, feeling very alone, the Lord assured him that He had 7000 prophets that had not bowed to Baal or kissed the false god. [1Kings 19:18]

Seven thousand! So, we should not be surprised at the thousands all around the world today, especially with social media and technology being what it is. Yeshua (our Jesus) said that the generation in the end times (last of last days) would do greater works.

Gen Z and Alpha
The 'SMART' Generations
[technologies]

We can never perform greater miracles than Jesus, but this generation has a greater reach to bring them in – again, technology, our ability to travel around the world in hours, real-time witnessing. These are the kinds of things Jesus foresaw.

Quick insert: the false prophets and false teachers say that "indeed, we will do greater works" (The NAR crowd believe they must follow the Seven Mountain Mandate [they call 'divine' mandate] 

Seven: (religion, family, education, government, media, business, arts and entertainment - spheres of influence) = false doctrine. 

It is the "prosperity preaching on steroids" [unknown who coined the phrase], also known as dominion theology. Consider the head honchos: Lance Wallnau, Bill Johnson, Paula White

White, Trump's spiritual advisor, who bows to Hak Ja Han Moon, who calls herself "the only begotten daughter of God"; she bowed knowing Sun Myung Moon called himself the "messiah". Source:  Christian Science Monitor

Here we have a false religion reporting on a false 'messiah', a false Christ. How deep the deception goes. No wonder Jesus forewarned His disciples strongly.

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. [Mat 24:24]

We need to look out for each other, whether you want to or not, it is our reasonable service. Love motivates us – God’s will be done.

With all lowliness [humility] and meekness [gentleness, patience], with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. [Eph 4:2; 4-6] Hallelujah, bless the Lord!

Unity In Christ Jesus, Not Worldly or Satanic Unity

Satanic unity
is a lie; he is the author of confusion
and king of chaos

worldly unity

Satan mirrors God; he is a counterfeiter, a plagiarist, a copycat. El Shaddai has been calling for Christ-centred unity since the time of Christ's ascension, but even more so these past few years. 

United We Stand; Divided We Fall: I first heard the expression in a song made popular by a group called Brotherhood of Man[1970]. however, it is an expression that likely goes back to the days of dinosaurs (smile - it means it is very old)

Abraham Lincoln used it in 1858 in his House Divided speech, but he was referring to scripture. "And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand. [Mat12:25]

Satan, the original plagiarist, is parroting God by calling people to unite. Incapable of love or truth, Satan [Lucifer] used the pandemic to ignite a fire. Whilst calling for "unity" (we are all in this together was one key motto), his agenda was division.

He promoted a false unity, knowing that the protocols and mandates with the pandemic would actually bring divisive situations: masks vs. no masks; vaccines vs. no vaccines, social gatherings vs. isolation, and on it went.

Now the evil forces are using the death of Charlie Kirk to promote further hatred and to stir up further division. Satan has no love, no truth, no compassion or mercy in him. His heart is cold. He wants people to look to each other with hatred and away from Jesus, who commands us to love one another.

MSM (Mainstream news media) is notorious for spreading disinformation, misinformation, and flat-out lies. Those who own the corporations want people to always have an enemy, always have someone to hate.

So, being opportunists, Charlie Kirk's death is the catalyst for spreading propaganda whilst pointing to "Russian and other foreign adversaries."

People flash the heart symbol everywhere. People hear “love you” more often than “goodbye”. It is like stamping “Approved” on an outgoing box. It is just as unfeeling, just as repetitive, just as automatic. Most of us have said it or done it.

However, the reality is that it is a mixed group with mixed emotions – many were filled with resentment and hatred at lockdowns, forced vaccines, keeping distances, no socializing, all the rules…

I personally witnessed the increased “push”, even by governments, to unite when the pandemic struck. “We Are All in This Together” is a poster that was all over the place. Then, there was the emphasis on “love” for first responders, doctors, and nurses, for the risks they were taking to look after those who were sick with Covid-19.

With technology and social media, the world truly is like a village. The heart symbol is flashed by people in every language, and in nearly every culture (not all, there are tribes and clans untouched by media) around the world.

Then, there are hand gestures such as ‘I love you’ (sign language), or ‘peace’, etc., that establish a connection, albeit a false unity. People turn quickly these days, meaning many are easily swayed by others. It is psychological; it’s programming; it’s cultural. We ‘see’, we ‘adopt’.

There is a flip side to the coin. On one side is unity, on the other side is division. At the same time that the Lord has been calling for unity, he has also been dividing. Years ago, the Lord led me to Ezekiel, chapter 34.

I will seek the lost, bring back the strays, bind up the broken, and strengthen the weak [sick]; but the sleek and strong I will destroy. I will shepherd them with judgment. [Ezek 34:16] BSB (Berean Standard Bible)

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

Do you suppose that I have come to give peace on earth? I tell you, No; but rather division: Hereinafter, there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. [Lk 12:51-52] 

                                        

What is going to divide the people? Truth! Jesus is the way, the TRUTH, and the life, and no one comes to the Father but through (by) Him. [Jn 14:6]

Satan counts on the ‘sheep mentality’. Why do you think the expression “sheeple” substituted for “people” became an accepted and understood phrase? We tend to mimic each other, just as Satan mimics/counterfeits God, as well as what He sees God doing.

A Great Divide - Again

The remnant, who are those who have given themselves over to Christ (surrendered), true born-again believers (I am being truthful without “do’s” and “don’ts”), follow the Good Shepherd, which may mean not going along with what the world is doing. Nevertheless, keep in mind, we are not lawless people.

However, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were not lawless people either. Nevertheless, they would not bow to an idol (statue of a man), who happened to be the king. Today, people bow before musicians to hail their music.

I am not a debater, so I am not here to debate. That is left to the experts. Truth is what I will stand for. The young generation is crying out for truth. Heck! The entire world is hungry and thirsty (famished) for truth! I stand for truth.

I stand for justice. In judgment,  we are to ask for mercy. All scripture is my favourite lol...but one of my faves is:

He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? [Mic 6:8]

O to be like Jesus...
the Lion of the tribe of Judah

                                 we are being molded into His image

And another: (I need plenty of reminders to keep me on the straight path)

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. [Phil 4:8]

We follow the law of the Holy Spirit, meaning He enables us (helps us) to do God’s will and obey the commandments. [Jn 14:21; Mat 7:21] We are not lone islands. We are the body of Christ, and Jesus is the Head. [Col 1:18]

A healthy body needs all parts functioning and strong, well able to fight against our adversaries. It is not a competition. One part is not exalted above another part. But with the pandemic, we all witnessed a great divide, and the ramifications of it are still very much in effect.

The protocols, the vaccines, and personal religious beliefs: a split tore through all societies globally. Some pastors were defying the federal mandate and refusing to close their church doors; police were arresting them and putting them in jail.

Some people were having breathing problems with the masks and refused to wear them. I was one of them. Even amongst police, firefighters, doctors, nurses, teachers, truck drivers, everyone, everywhere – division. I’m not going to rehash it here, but I will say, the divide got bigger, slowly, surely, steadily.

The reasons were varied. Some justified, some not.

This is true in the natural, but more so in the spiritual. There is a great divide spiritually, and it started back in the Garden of Eden. But to speak of this time and season, it was initiated when the Lord began the revealing of deception, evil that has been cloaked, secret sins.

What did He tell us? Judgment begins in the house of God...and so it has. Will some escape, meaning will some things stay hidden? Only God knows for sure, but even if the Lord chooses not to reveal something (He owes us nothing and is not obligated). 

God is God, not us. His wisdom is far-reaching, too far for us to fully grasp. That is where trust comes in. 

So yes, judgment begins in His house (as the entire world has been witnessing), but it spreads out into other arenas. In 2012, He let it be known that it was the time of revealing, and it was backed by scripture.

the Word reveals
God speaks to us through His Word

                                               and by His Spirit

Time of Revealing

For there is nothing hidden which shall not be disclosed (manifested); neither was anything kept secret, but that it should be brought out into the open. [Lk 8:17]

For whatever is hidden is meant to be revealed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be known. [Mk 4:22]

Why do you think the Lord has been so busy for decades preparing His people all this time? Why do you think He has been revealing all that has been hidden? We knew Satan had infiltrated the church back in the days of the apostles. Paul warned of false brethren – warning of false teachers, false prophets.

We have seen scandal after scandal. It began back in the 80s with many televangelists, but it kept trickling in. Jimmy Swaggart, Peter Popoff, Casey Treat, Jim and Tammy Bakker, et al.

It has escalated, and the speed at which God is revealing has accelerated. Every week now, we see more people exposed in religious circles. But the corruption is in the government too.

Epstein had involved celebrities, royalty, and top government officials all around the world, but just as things came out that shocked the world, suddenly there was a death, and now the files have been swept clean or at least, there’s a hold-up.

Political and religious circles have been greatly affected. The Lord is not done yet. All is quickly unravelling, but God in His sovereignty and providence is overseeing it all. Why do you think He warned about separating cattle from cattle [Ezek 34], sheep from ram (sheep) at least three times in the past three years?

Cunning and Crafty Deception

Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which God had made. [Gen 3:1]

And no marvel, for even Satan transforms (disguises) himself as an angel of light. Therefore, it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. [2Cor 11:14-15]

Jesus (Yeshua) mentioned deception four times in his relatively short Sermon on the Mount [Olivet Discourse]. When that verse is posted, a gentle reminder goes forth that Jesus was not a man who wasted words.

That said, when He repeats something once, it should be enough to make the reader pay attention, but for Him to repeat himself a total of four times in a conversation should be enough to give any believer pause.

He was warning about deception and being deceived. He made it explicitly clear that in the last days just before His return, listeners should use extreme caution and be on guard against deception.

“Take heed that no man deceives you!” [Mat 24:4] Those are the very first words Messiah spoke in answering the question of the disciples when they asked what ‘sign’ they should watch for as a warning of His return, and the end of the world.

When all the confusion swirled around for the first couple of weeks after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, that scripture shone on the walls of my heart. The Word continued to present itself randomly, yet gently. did not depart.

As we can see from scripture, Satan is said to have embodied a serpent in the Garden of Eden, successfully deceiving the woman, who in turn, tempted Adam to disobey God.

                                         

According to Chinese culture, this is the ‘year of the snake’, and indeed, Satan is busier than ever. Spiritual warfare is something that is threaded throughout my writings because it is something the Lord has had me learning about for over 30 years. He was teaching me long before I was committed.

For the past seven or so years, especially around occult high sabbats, I was led to warn people of the occult, witches, witchcraft, and more. It was not my intention and not what I wanted to do, but witches kept coming across my path (and at one time I laughed, saying they were “fairy tale book stuff”). Was I ever wrong!

Jezebel was highlighted in the Charlie Kirk event. The feminist magazine with a left-wing political stance bragged via an article that they paid Etsy witches to curse  Charlie Kirk two days before he was shot.

Satan loves to take the glory for everything. So much of this just does not make sense. One minute, the media is trying to get people to believe it is political violence that took Charlie out.

The next minute, the media is pushing martyrdom and how religious Charlie was. One pastor brought a huge cross and pulled it around, giving the impression that Kirk was being compared to Jesus Christ in sacrificing his life.

no one and nothing compares
to Jesus or His sacrifice for mankind

It is not surprising that witchcraft would somehow be brought into one of the major events of 2025. After all, it is the 'year of the snake'. Deception is one of the things that started all our trouble in the Garden of Eden. The serpent deceived Eve, and she did eat.

Emotionalism has moved across the globe; it has overridden logic. I mentioned this before, but I truly believe that all the "celebration", all the mixed messages about the shooter, all the suspicion about 'acting', and all the suddenness of appointments (CEO-Erika), and podcasts, and selling merchandise before, during and after the memorial, have all the red flags waving and alarm bells ringing; is one huge distraction.

Beware of distractions
 Take heed that no man deceives you.
[Mat 24:4] Jesus/Yeshua

For the past four years, approximately (it can be checked in the archives), the Lord has continued calling people closer for a deeper intimacy, a surrender that is sweet and permanent. He is the ONLY one who has all the answers.

Gentle reminders about repentance have been a constant. We cannot compromise, nor can we justify our sins with greasy grace (I don’t like the phrase, but the unrepentant and disobedient are soaked in it.)

Rebellion is akin to witchcraft, and the Lord’s heart grieves for many of His people are taking advantage of His goodness. Witchcraft is exalted and the witches beam with pride, bragging about their dastardly deeds. Woe to them.

Discerning Deception

My daughter had come across a clip, a “short” clip on Instagram. It was called “Snake Eyes”, and she shared it with me. Although the movie came out in 1998, I had never heard of it, as I did not watch a lot of movies (although I did watch children’s movies with my three on occasion).

Admittedly, I was stunned by the similarities. Charlie Kirkland instead of Charlie Kirk; Deputy of State, instead of a political activist, was shot in the neck; a wisp of smoke goes across the actor’s chest, which [allegedly] did happen at the debate.

The blonde was a platinum (fake) blonde, but it was the way she wore all-white that got to people. The date was said to be the 10^th, but others said it was blurred, and the actual date was September 19. Then, they say, 9 plus 1 = 10 (sigh)

Conspiracy theorists continue, saying the boxer whose name was  Tyler was labelled the “executioner”. In the movie, a hurricane was named Jezebel, and people related it to the witches who claimed to have been paid to cast a spell on Charlie Kirk.

How did you do in discerning deception? Did you discern that Hollywood is always writing scripts, and this was just another one, filled with coincidences? Nostradamus predicted the future; other fortune tellers have made predictions that came true.

How do you think Satan operates? Were you persuaded that the movie was warning about what would happen in the future? Charlie Kirk would have only been three or four years old when the movie came out. There was no logical way that anyone would know about Charlie’s interest in politics and how it all came about. People talk about fortune-tellers, or Nostradamus. 

What I found intriguing, to post this, is what the "prophets" are stating. Satan uses "patterns". Do you mean "history repeats itself"? I did not see the movie, but I read reviews. The security team were the guilty ones in the movie. Instead of coming right out and claiming Kirk's security is guilty, people are told, "keep that in mind". Did the 'prophets' see the murder coming?

God does not make people guess, and does not involve us in all kinds of "mysteries" that we need a 'prophetic' person to explain to us. Not everything is a mystery. God does not mess with our faith or constantly test it.

It is for this very reason that the Lord has been calling His children to draw closer and deeper. As long as I can remember, the invitation has been extended to cling and hold Him closely. Indeed, we are to love the Lord with all our heart, all our mind, all our soul, and with all our being.

He speaks to us through His Word and by His Spirit. When we cling to Him, we move as He moves. When we hunger and thirst after righteousness, we will be satisfied. Clinging to the Vine, we will be in His will and perform it according to His will and desire

Comparing the movie to real-time tragedy should be an eye-opener. Yes, life is full of patterns, which is really just another way of saying that history repeats itself. For every similarity in the movie, there were equal differences. 

In Disney movies, in opening ceremonies, in "The Simpsons" cartoons, in comic books, in Illuminati game cards, and other places, we constantly see how deception is blinding the eyes of the people. I cannot pretend because truth is that it just about swayed me. Talking with others helps, but mostly, we must seek Jesus and stay in His Word.

This will be posted; adding pictures and editing will be done later. For now, I will leave this with you. Do not let Satan deceive you. He is NOT God, and he does not control the future. This has been a major distraction; the whole world noticed.

If we allow ourselves to be moved by every coincidence or “predictive programming”, how are we ever going to discern the “false prophet” and the “lawless one”? Major distractions are going on in this horrible event; intended or meant to keep the truth away from us.

There is a very real foreboding that I cannot shake. I was led to read Amos, chapter 3, and key things stood out. I do not have all the answers yet. Prayer must go up. I know nothing without the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the key to all things.

Think upon these things. I do not yet have an understanding of the full implications, at this time. Someone else might. (Waiting is something the Lord has had me do for decades. I love the Lord! One way, a crucial way, He speaks to His people is through His Word.)

Hear this word that the LORD has spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying, 

You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. Can two walk together, except they be agreed? [Amos 3:1-3]

Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD has not done it? Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but He reveals His secret unto His servants the prophets. 

A trumpet sounding is a warning or an alert to the people. Back in the day, the citizens would know what each blast of the shofar or ram's horn (trumpet) meant.

The lion has roared; who will not fear? the Lord GOD has spoken, who can but prophesy? [Amos 3:6-8]

He also led me (a few days apart, but I have pen and paper in my bedroom. I would forget much if I did not write things down.)

They shall tremble as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of Assyria: and I will place them in their houses, says the LORD. [Hos 11:11]

Is Assyria not Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey? Have you given that any thought? Do you believe the false prophet is here and speaking, clearly undetected? People have pointed at nearly every president being the Antichrist, so what will we do when he is actually on-scene but not yet announced or in power?

Or are the false prophet and Lawless one now on-stage but mingled in with the crowd, undetected? There are many questions…much to untangle, but none of it means anything unless it is revealed by the Lord and confirmed by Him alone.

May the Good Shepherd continue to protect us, and may we follow after Him alone. We need His help to find truth...

To be continued…

For His glory alone

Bonita                             dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com