Greater Works-Two Sides to a Coin

July 16, 2009

Why do some people fear or judge discipline as a bad thing?  Are not children who are loved disciplined?  Are not good soldiers disciplined so that they may become mighty warriors? To be disciplined is to be taught and instructed, and quite often, to keep you from danger.

I see the heart that cries out with true repentance; the heart that is perfect towards Me. Yes, man looks upon the outward appearance, but I look upon the heart.  I know the intents and the motives. I am the one who purges and purifies with holy fire.

It is I who has taken the heart of stone, to give you a heart of flesh; a heart that is circumcised.  So I say to you, do not give up. Do not allow weariness and defeat to overtake you. Rise up!

Do you believe Me for the promises I have given you and have backed up with My Word? Have I not directed your steps as promised? Have I not provided for you? It is your faith that pleases Me.

Cast down all imaginations and every high thing that would exalt itself against the knowledge of God, and bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.  [2Cor 10:5]

I have not brought you this far for you to faint now.  Lo, I AM with you!  Because you are My child, I discipline you with great love.  I tell you to wait upon Me, for My timing is perfect.  It is I who instructs you and teaches you the way to go.

Arise Warrior

I say to you to rise up and set your face as a flint.  Let righteous anger be against the adversary, and do not back down!  KNOW that I am with you!  Do as I direct you and you shall see the victory.  KNOW that the adversary seeks to defeat you.

He determines to destroy your faith, steal your hope and kill your destiny.  His wrath is against Me and against My people (My children, My creation).  If you call Me Lord, do the things I say to do, in every area of your life.

Do you not understand that faith in Me will bring you through all things? Do you not understand that your faith must be to the point where you would not hesitate to do anything I ask, no matter how foolish it seems to mankind?

Remember that I use the foolish things to confound the wise and the weak things to confound the mighty.  [1Cor 1:27]  It will be your faith in Me that keeps you from fear, for it causes you to trust and obey Me.

You know the times you are in, for I have made My people aware.  Have I not told you that I would give you treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places; that you may know that I AM the Lord [Elohim] that calls you by your name: I AM the God [Yhvh] of Israel.

Time of Revealing

Mysteries and things that have been hidden are being revealed in these last days, for if they had been revealed before they would not only have been misunderstood (or not understood at all), but they would have been corrupted by the adversary and by wicked men, as they have tempted to corrupt and defile all things.

[*personal note* - One time I was at a gas station (in 2008) and saw a large truck with writing on the side in large letters: Victory from defeat.  God gives us victory as we ‘walk’ obediently and faithfully in His will. I never forgot that truck or its words because I had never seen anything like it before.]

You are born of Me and you were born for such a time as this.  I am the Author and the Finisher of your faith. Stand strong in your faith, for you shall be victorious in overcoming.  I see the end from the beginning. I call things that are not as though they were, for to Me, they already have been, as I am not contained within the space-time continuum.

Hold fast to your confidence and in hope firmly to the end. [Heb 3:6] Do not lean on your own understanding, for your own knowledge is limited. It may cause you to doubt.  The adversary does all he can to lead you into unbelief, for unbelief opposes faith to the point of destruction if the seeds of doubt [imaginations] are not destroyed (cast down). [2 Cor 10:5]

You must know the time you are in, yet it is more crucial that you fear not and completely rest in Jesus [trust and faith in Him alone]. Do you not see? You love Me because I first loved you.

If you love Me, you will have faith in Me. If you have faith in Me, you will trust Me. When you trust Me, you will obey Me. The end of all things is at hand. Remain in Me; watch and pray. When you walk in love, you will pray for one another, help one another and look out for one another.

One in Christ Yeshua/Jesus

I will have a healthy Body: a Bride without spot or blemish. I am gathering My Body globally and positioning each part accordingly.  My Body must be united as one, non-competitive, not conflicting, relying on each other as necessary, working in unison and harmony to perform My perfect will.

Each part shall be confident that together they shall accomplish the tasks given, while they await eagerly as one for their union with the Head. The Bride awaits eagerly for the arrival of the Bridegroom; having prepared all things, knowing the glorious day soon shall be here.  You must be prepared for all that is coming, knowing that soon I shall return for My Bride, My remnant.

You will rest in My love and obey because you trust Me. Fear not; be strong and of good courage. Expect the battles and the onslaught, but do not give up the fight.  Take heed and fear not: neither be fainthearted. Weeping may endure for a night (which it will, for it has been written), but joy comes in the morning.

Yes, there shall be great sorrow, travail, weeping, and hardship, for these are commonplace in a war, and in battles within the war, yet remember that the rejoicing comes with the victory. When you see these things come upon you, be not afraid for I AM with you.

Yes, you must expect the battles, for this is war, but know the victory you have in Me.  You can and will do this and through it all, I shall be glorified.

[For you are the...] Elect according to the foreknowledge of God [YHVH Elohim], the Father [Abba].  You are sanctified by the Spirit, to obedience and sprinkling of My blood (Jesus Christ). [1Pet 1:2-5]

You are kept by the power of the Father through faith unto salvation which is being revealed in this last time. 

Behold, we count them happy which endure.  You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful and of tender mercy.  [Jam 5:11]

All My people endure persecution, afflictions, trials, and tribulation, even as I suffered. Rejoice if you are in heaviness through manifold temptations, for the trial of your faith being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried by fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at My appearing. [1Pet 1:7]

You shall not fear when you love Me, for perfect love casts out fear. You have read in My Word; seen in dreams and visions and heard in prophecies, all the horrific and tragic things (the great tribulation) that are coming upon the earth.

That Which Has Never Been

These warnings are given not only for My people to be alert and prepared but also so that many will turn their hearts to Me, coming to Me in repentance with a broken and contrite heart. This I do not despise, but I consider it of great value.

It is written that there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time My people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. [Dan 12:1] 

People will be saying, ‘Has this been in our days, or even in the days of our fathers?’ [Joel 1:2]  In the days that are soon here shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.  [Mk 13:29]

Yet know this, that running parallel to the great darkness, the beginning of and into the great tribulation will be a time of great light and glory; a time of great and marvelous miracles and wonders that have never been seen or heard of before and shall bring many (multitudes) into the kingdom.

Ironically, there shall also be a great falling away.  I spoke about My people doing the greater works, just as I spoke of great tribulation full of events that have never been seen or heard of, nor shall ever be again.

Truly you are in the very days of My glory being revealed in ways that have never been heard of or seen before.  This is not new to Me; but shall be to you, for nothing is new under the sun.

Faith as the Forerunners

Just as things were never heard of or seen before, such as in the days of Noah, Abraham, Moses, Joshua, and yes, even as in the days when I walked the earth; so shall My people do the greater works, and so shall My people delight in the revealing of My power and glory upon this earth, as I again do things that have never been seen or heard of before.

Therefore, do not allow that which is happening and that which is coming to frighten you. Be strong and of good courage, for at the same time, wondrous and great things are and shall be manifesting; great things, the likes of which have never been seen or heard of before. Behold, there are two sides to the coin.

For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of creation which God created, neither shall be. [Mk 13:19]  Behold!  God speaks once, yea twice, but man perceives it not. [Job 33:14]

For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and ask from the one side of heaven to the other, whether there has been any such thing as this great thing is or has been heard like it?  [Deut 4:32]

Therefore marvel, for you shall behold great things, not only in the great tribulation of trials and afflictions but also in the wonders and miracles that shall be happening. Yes, there are two sides to every coin.

You shall behold two kingdoms clash, for the war is near to ending, yet the victory is to the greater kingdom which I am King and Lord of. There have been countless battles since the beginning, and there are yet battles to endure, yet I AM the Lord of the battle.

Not Every Battle is Yours to Fight

Important! Remember that you are not called to fight every battle. There are some battles that you will need to stand down as others are sent in to fight. If you go into a battle that I have not commanded you to go into, then, be sure that you will not win that battle.

Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given Mount Seir unto Esau for a possession.  [Deu 2:5]

And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear not, neither be you dismayed: take all the people of war with you, and arise, go up to Ai:  See, I have given into your hand the King of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land:  [Josh 8:1]

The beasts arise, and the dragon goes forth, as does the false prophet, yet greater am I in you than he that is in the world. Fear not. Trust Me so that you will obey Me. I am not a tyrant who demands obedience, yet I say to you that it is your obedience that makes you victorious.

It is your faith that obeys, as you trust Me, for I am He who loves you and brings you into victory, as you follow My instructions and commandments.  Remember well that the strongest onslaught is just before the victory. Know that things look the worst and the battles seem the thickest just before the victory takes place.  Selah.

Greater is He in You than He in the World

Satan and his armies will come against you (My people) individually (and corporately) to halt you, to discourage you, and to bring you into unbelief and defeat. He will bring an onslaught against you to weary you, to weaken you, to cause you to doubt, to give up and retreat in unbelief, or to slaughter you there on the spot, where you will not rise up again.

Be aware of and know your enemy and his strategies. Do not listen to him. Keep on the full armour and use your shield [faith] to quench the fiery darts of the enemy. The onslaught is to cause you to not believe My promises and to doubt My power.

He is the father of lies and the truth is not in him; for he was a murderer from the beginning and abode not (dwelled not) in the truth. The strongest onslaught for the world shall not be the great tribulation, but the coming day of the Lord foretold in My Word.

Blow you the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in My holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD comes, for it is nigh at hand; A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains:

A great people and a strong; there has not been ever the like, either shall be any more after it, even to the years of many generations. A fire devours before them; and behind them a flame burns: the land is as the Garden of Eden before them, and behind them a desolate wilderness; yea, and nothing shall escape them.  [Joel 2:1-3]

(Note* - You do well to read all of Joel to understand the “day of the Lord”, a small book with only three chapters. BP)

But of the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. You are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others: but let us watch and be sober.

But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation. For God has not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. [1 Thess 5:1-6; 8-9]

(Note* - Thessalonians 5 offers hope and guidance. BP)

The strong onslaught for the world in the great tribulation is to bring multitudes into the valley of decision, to choose repentance and humbly acknowledge My Son Jesus the Christ, the perfect Lamb slain, without spot or blemish, whose atoning blood purchased redemption and the forgiveness of sins (upon the cross).

Mercy Triumphs over Judgment

It shall be the greatest and hardest test for all of mankind. A great purging and purifying will take place, but the remnant who are Mine shall overcome, walking victoriously through this great hardship.

But you are a chosen generation a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light:  [1Pet 2:9]

The greater works shall be done and seen also, and ALL will KNOW that no arm

of flesh has done this. Yes, it shall be for the sake of humankind, but for My

glory.

Fear not. Be strong and with love, encourage one another to endure to the end. 

For just as in the natural, there are times that only certain parts of the body are

attacked by foreign intruders. Other times the entire body comes under

attack or is hit; so it is in the spiritual as well. Remember that I AM Sovereign. 

It is I who saves, heals, delivers and yes, restores.  Selah.

Whitewash nothing and avoid flatteries, (not to be mistaken with

encouragement). You will know the difference. Be bold to speak truth or be

strong in silence, just as I did before the Pharisees and before My accusers. In

either situation, DO as I lead (as I command) and I shall be glorified in your

victory.

Simply have faith (even as a grain of mustard seed), for faith will indeed move

mountains. Refuse to let unbelief hinder you and overcome you. All I ask is

that you trust Me, allowing your faith and love for Me to bring you into willing

obedience.

Faith Pleases God

Expect to be tried as Abraham, yet remember his faith and live for Me. It is

your faith that will bring you through all trials, all tribulations, and all battles. 

Great exploits are accomplished by faith. [Hebrews 11] Faith, trust, and

obedience go hand in hand and unite as one.

Remember that which you have been taught. Be holy (set apart) for I AM holy. 

Keep your heart perfect (mature, complete, whole) toward Me and I shall show

Myself strong on your behalf. [2Chron 16:9] Trust in Me and obey.

Be willing. Hide yourself under the shadow of My wings for I am your refuge. 

Do not deny My power. You know Me: therefore, be strong, and together we

shall do exploits.  [Dan 11:32]

Look to Me and you shall know the way to go, for I shall direct your steps.

And where I go you know, and the way you know.  [Jn 14:4]

for His glory alone

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Faith and Patience

Back in June (approximately) last year, I spoke on air as well as posted about a dream I had.  The dream contained three words only..."test of endurance".  I understood that it meant a testing of faith, a testing of everything we had learned up to that time in our walk.  Sadly, it would mean a dividing, a separating because there would/will be those who will not see it through. 

A couple or few weeks later, another dream with three more words - "Satan's militant soldiers", which to me meant that the warriors involved in the test of endurance could expect vicious battles from Satan's (the adversary) best, his 'cream of the crop', which was a planned and allowed part of the testing.  Warriors must know how to battle and are expected to do so.  

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. [Eph 6:11-13]

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. [1Pet5:8, 9]

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;  Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God [Eph 6:14-17]

And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.  [2Chron 20:15]

The dreams with the words of warning were put on the back burner for a time because nothing happened immediately (which is most often the way with prophetic words and/or dreams - even throughout the Word of God).  Yet, it (test of endurance) did and has come.  The war is never-ending, until that which is written in the Bible comes to fruition; (much is unfolding now) and the battles are relentless, non-ceasing and brutal.  

Yet the increase and intensity of the battles is unavoidably obvious amongst the people of God who have eyes to see and ears to hear.  We weary, but we go on.  We rise up as many times as it takes.  We pray, we read the Word - we pray more, we endure and we hold fast to the King of kings and Lord of lords. 

Obedience

(To the) Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? [Rom6:16]

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;) 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; 
And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. [2Cor 10:4-6]

Though He (Jesus/Y'shua) were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered; [Heb5:8]

Victory Upon Us

When a ten-day fast was done in February, five godly women joined in with me for the last three days, when I was doing an Esther fast.  Each one committed to a day of fasting, with one sister going two days (no food only), whereas the precious Spirit of God Almighty directed that I go the three days without food or drink.  He strengthened all of us to complete this and we give the LORD GOD all the glory.

Prayers went up for the manifestation of long awaited promises/visions that many have been longing to see come to pass.  Prayers for healing, restoration, salvation of the lost, the return of the prodigals were also part of it - the longing to be doing the greater works as Jesus/Y'shua foretold, in global and astounding proportions.

It is understood that a falling away will happen, as this was also foretold by our Messiah.  Yet, I understood the Lord speaking about the "clash of the kingdoms" - escalated to phenomenal and unimaginable dimensions, intensity and acceleration as never before.  Just as the evil elite have fine-tuned their super-soldiers and nephilim walk amongst us, it is an imitation of the army the Almighty God, our Great Spirit Chief, is raising up.  

No, we will not be immortal as some would insist upon.  We too will see death, unless the Lord stops it or He returns first in all of His glory.  We all know that it is appointed unto all men (people) once to die.  

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time without sin unto salvation. [Heb 9:27, 28]

Whether we are protected through great dangers and spared death until the Lord's return, or whether our mission is completed and we rest until the day of resurrection is entirely in the hands of our Creator.  

Do I believe in divine protection?  Absolutely!  The written Word of God declares it and I have also been protected more than once, having even witnessed His angels in action. That does not make me invincible.  Godly people die every day, just as all the prophets and apostles did.  

Our lives are in the hands of the Sovereign Living God - we can trust Him.  We go forth day by day, doing as He leads, knowing that the vessels we occupy right now are temporal and this world is not our home.  That, my friends, is reality.  Yet, I do believe that we will see and participate in miracles and mind-boggling events, just as Noah, Abraham, Moses, Elijah, Gideon, Samson and many of our forerunners did.  We must be on guard against the counterfeit also and pray for increased discernment.

Therefore, I state boldly that although Satan has an army of super-soldiers and nephilim he has chosen and is raising up, the Sovereign God has been and is raising up an army of supernatural warriors, scattered throughout the nations of the world (soldiers [true believers] that will accomplish the supernatural by the Spirit of the Living God Almighty) that He has chosen.  Hallelujah! Embrace the testing and give glory to God!

Child-like Faith

We know that it is crucial to have faith. Someone once asked what it meant to have child-like faith.  Best answer I could come up with was the following.

When we go to sit down on a chair, we have faith that the chair will hold us. Typically, we don't even stop to question whether the chair will hold us or not, we simply have faith that it will.  If we are extremely heavy, we may look for a larger chair, but we will have faith that the larger chair will hold us.  

A child, no matter what their weight is, simply looks for a chair and sits down, having faith and trusting that the chair will hold them.  If the chair breaks, a look of surprise comes over his face, then a reaction comes.  Whether it is laughter or tears depends on whether he was hurt or not.  The child will receive comfort if he is greatly shaken by the situation, but he get over it and move on.

He will find another chair.  He does not give up, although he may be more cautious, being wiser, but he will again sit down, trusting and having faith that the chair will hold him. Each time the chair holds him without fail, his confidence is restored, his faith becomes strong again and he continues on.

Child-like faith in God is trusting and having faith that He will hold us, no matter what.  If something goes wrong, we may have a look of surprise. We may laugh or cry, even receiving comfort if need be, but we will get over it and move on.

We must continue to go forward, putting our trust and faith in the Lord again, believing that He will hold us.  We will be wiser, but each time we sit (or get thru a situation), our confidence is restored, our faith grows stronger and we continue on.

By My Spirit

[...]  This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [Zec 4:6]

The book of Hebrews 11 breaks down faith.  The first verse begins:  Now faith is the substance [material, matter, stuff] of things hoped for, the evidence [data, confirmation, sign, facts] of things not seen.

The end-time, last days church will move in faith, trusting God to perform greater works through them because of Christ in them, the hope of glory.  Jesus gave the best wine in His first miracle at the wedding of Cana.  God saves the best 'til last.  Always - and the last days church shall be greater than at the first.  Jesus/Y'shua said so: "greater works".

Think upon our forerunners. The book of Hebrews records (and reminds us) of the faith of Enoch to be translated.  The Greek word used is metatithemi, which means to transfer (literally), change sides, exchange, transported.

It reminds me of Philip when he was baptizing the Ethiopian eunuch in Gaza (the desert lands).  Whilst the eunuch was coming up out of the water, Philip disappeared, literally, body, soul and spirit.  He was translated/transported to another place, a city called Azotus, which was Ashdod in the Old Testament.  Then he went on to preach in all cities until he came to Caesarea.

And he (Ethiopian eunuch) commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.  [Acts8:38-40]

The writer of the book of Hebrews goes on to speak of Noah, having faith to build an ark; Abraham, who left his father's house to sojourn in a strange country; Sarah who by faith conceived seed though she were barren.  The book contains multiple examples.

Do we have faith to believe that water would come out of a rock, if the Lord told us to strike it and thirsty people could drink? Could we walk around a fortress with monstrous walls as thick and solid as the walls of Jericho, believing they will come down when we complete God's instructions?

If we were only a group of 300 strong, will our faith be strong enough to face thousands upon thousands of vicious, blood-thirsty warriors, such as nephilim or super-soldiers, believing that as we followed God's instructions, we will have victory?

Will we believe that if we are imprisoned, God can send His angels to break us loose, have our shackles fall away and walk past trained and alert guards into freedom?  We have to stop thinking in ways of 'entertainment', sci-fi movies and believe that God is beyond what we can comprehend.

We will do the greater works, a remnant...and yes, this remnant goes through hell (so to speak) with relentless vigorous training and the testing of our faith almost makes us quit or give up.  Yes, we get weary, but we do not give up - we do not quit!

We Rise Up to Bow Down!

We rise up again by the power and Spirit of our Creator (all glory is His alone), in order to bow down humbly before our mighty and holy King.  As He strengthens us, we go forward, again and again and again, battle after battle after battle - as many times as it takes, until the day we are called home or Jesus (Y'shua) the Messiah returns and the day of resurrection occurs, whichever comes first.  Hallelujah!

Yes, there are those who have gone through more, almost non-stop throughout their lives. Many believers have nearly written them off (or have) thinking that something must be wrong with them if they are continuously being chastened by the Lord.  Yes, we too have been chastened, but many times, training and testing is mistaken for chastisement.

There will be a falling away, but an army of true believers will appear to the world, doing the greater works in such astounding measures that the news media and evil entities will not be able to stop the fast-spreading reports.  Hope will be restored; people will be healed, saved, delivered and restored.  
 
Why, oh why do you think Satan is working so hard to perfect technology and ways that will restore 'youth' to people, a clean bill of health, healing even incurable diseases, abilities to live extremely long lives, immortality, super-abilities - power to see as an eagle and even a bat; strength to scale walls, leap tall buildings, run faster than a cheetah and much more?

This is not fantasy.  These things have almost been perfected, but Satan/Lucifer is the father of lies, a counterfeiter/imitator who mirrors/copies all that he sees and knows God is doing.  He knows the Word of God (scripture) better than most Christians.  

He knows that the last of the last days is going to be the 'clash of the kingdoms', a time like has never been before and shall never be again.  It is all because of Jesus the Christ and all that He accomplished with His death, burial, resurrection and ascension.  We will not only witness, but we will be part of the great signs and wonders, as the Lord works through His vessels (instruments), as He did in days of old - even as He is doing now amongst us.

Yet, what I speak of are signs and wonders, miracles that will be so plenteous, so profound, so unbelievable that it is going to go global, meaning grand scale, where word of mouth will quench any negative news media report.  That is, if the news media reports any kind of good news report at all. Glory to the Lamb!  (I will write more on this at another time.) 

Repent, Be Holy, A Warning

The above title (Repent, Be Holy, A Warning  ) was the one the Holy Spirit gave me, which
was one of my first written messages and published online in May, 2006.  The first message was:

A Call to Repentance-Do You Hear It?  [A Call to All Nations – Sound the Alarm], spoken in a public forum in December, 2005 and released online in December, 2006. I have always said that the messenger receives the message first, so it is NOT a matter of being 'holier-than-thou'.  Perish the thought!  Each and every one of us, myself included, must repent and be holy.

However, we can not expect to be doing the greater works without repentance, or if we are compromising with the world and its ways.  As harsh as that may sound, it is true.  The Lord continues to a work in all of us (first the inside of the cup), but continue it He does, but we must allow Him.  We must keep a repentant heart, choose to walk holy (set apart), picking up our cross and dying daily.  We learn obedience and we do the will of the Father .

Our Creator is not looking for the wise, the perfect, the strongest.  In fact, we know that He chooses the weak things of the world to confound the wise.  Remember Gideon?
  
And he said unto Him, Oh my Lord, wherewith (by means of which, or with what) shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house. [Judges 6:15]

But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty [1Cor1:27]

We will cry out as Isaiah (58:1):  Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.   

We will be as Elijah (1Kings18:21): And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt you between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow Him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.

 Choices - it is all about choices.  Joshua exhorted the people (Josh24:15]:

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

In the days of the Jesus, a report came to Him that Pilate had murdered some Galilaeans and had mingled their blood in with their sacrifices. There was also news that a tower in Siloam had fallen and eighteen people were killed.

Jesus/Y'shua must have understood the critical spirit and the judgmental nature of people when some suffer tragedies.  Perhaps it was the way or tone that the people reported the news to Jesus that He spoke the following words:

And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? 

And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose you that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, Nay: but, except you repent, you shall all likewise perish. 

Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think you that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? I tell you, Nay: but, except you repent, you shall all likewise perish.   [Lk13:2-5]

Not a popular message.  Certainly not a way to win friends and influence people, as the adage goes, but truth is not popular or well-received.  It cuts to the quick and exposes the intents and motives of the heart.  The thoughts and the intents of the heart is important to the Lord God Almighty.

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. [Heb 4:12]

And you shall be My people, and I will be your God. Behold, the whirlwind of the LORD goes forth with fury, a continuing whirlwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked. The fierce anger of the LORD shall not return, until He has done it, and until He has performed the intents of His heart: in the latter days you shall consider it.  [Jer30:22-24]

We have to keep a repentant heart, and we should desire and pray that all come to repentance, even those who have have treated us wrongly.  Whether they repent or not is not something we can force or control, but we can and should pray.

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. [2Pet 3:9]

We also must ourselves search our hearts continually, asking the Lord to reveal all, so that we will not deceive ourselves.  

Patience

Along with faith must come patience.  That is what the Lord revealed after the ten day fast.  We must patiently wait for the breakthrough/birthing/outpouring/infilling (whatever you choose to call it), but it is indeed almost upon us.  This I truly believe and I am not the only one who feels the urgency of this in the spirit man.  Yet, we do have to be patient.

It is understood that many of us have been waiting (some years/decades) for the manifestation of promises/visions and answers to prayer.  We anticipate doing the greater works, yet we must wait a little longer.

For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise.  [Heb 10:36]

He is continuing the work in us.  He has been purging, purifying and perfecting and it has not been easy to endure, but it will be worth it.  Have we not prayed that we would be without spot or blemish, that we would be found worthy?  Well, we can only be found worthy with Christ in us and the work of the Father continuing until the day of our Lord.

Testimony and Lessons of Faith

Last night's program was delayed due to circumstances beyond my control, but it did go forward at 8:00 pm with a sister in Christ and personal friend named Sue.  She shared some of the bizarre requests the Lord made of her and her husband, their steps of faith into unknown territory and the faithfulness of God to see them through and provide - even when it meant waiting for Him to move.

Tonight, Sue will be sharing a prophetic word that the Lord gave her last week, and expounding further about faith.  The last half hour will be open to calls if anyone would like to call in and ask questions and/or prayer.

Thursday, May 1, 2014 - Prophetic Word and Further Insight into Faith with sister Sue

7:00 pm EST (6:00 pm Central - 4:00 pm Pacific)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/warriorsofendurance/2014/05/01/prophetic-word-and-further-insight-on-faith-with-sister-sue

The call-in number is:
347-945-6708  In order to be noticed in the studio as a caller who wishes to speak on air with the host and/or guest, you will be prompted to push 1 (number one)

Please feel free to call in and ask for prayer, or share what is on your heart.  We all need and learn from each other, and through it all, God is glorified.

Upcoming Soon on Warriors of Endurance Radio Program

On Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 pm EST (6:00 Central - 4:00 pm Pacific), I will have a special guest on whose 14 year old son was killed when he was a youth missions trip, along with four others.  The struggle of faith that this man had when tragedy struck and how God brought him through it all is an incredible testimony.

I will be posting further details later, but it will be a program and testimony that you will not want to miss.

for His glory
Bonita                  dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com