One Act of Obedience

(NOTE: Update Added - August 26/26:

I overlooked the part about the "tapestry" in my notes. The story has been added under 'Obedience - A Fruit of Love'. Also, three pictures have been added - BP)

ONE Act of Obedience

Around 2005, in a night vision (I dare not call it a dream since I was not asleep, but merely resting with closed eyes), I saw the word OBEDIENCE. The capital letters highlighted the importance of the word. And the warm, glimmering gold emphasized the purity and holiness in the act of obedience.

As I gazed upon the word in my spirit, Christ Jesus immediately came to mind. Because of the precious Holy Spirit, I was very aware of Messiah’s presence. The sense of great peace enveloped me. I wondered what the Lord was trying to show me.

My peace shattered abruptly as I witnessed a darkness moving downward from the top of the letters of ‘OBEDIENCE’. There was a wrestling with the fear of the unknown. What was that darkness? Jesus is the light of this world. [Jn 8:12]

It was all happening very quickly, and soon the entire word ‘obedience’ was covered in the dark fluid. Before confusion could consume me, a scripture came to mind. I could not recall it verbatim, but it had to do with Jesus stating that He is the light of the world, and when we follow Him, we will not walk in darkness, but have light (life). [Jn 8:12]

It all happened faster than I can even type. It was an open vision, so it was like watching a short movie. No sooner had the scripture come to mind than everything brightened, as a light revealed what the ‘darkness’ was that covered the word ‘obedience’ in its entirety.

BLOOD! Immediately, I understood that the precious blood was that of “the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world”. [Rev 13:8] Indeed, the precious blood of Jesus/Yeshua the Christ.

The next day John saw Jesus coming to him and said, Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. [Jn 1:29]

Once seen and understood, fear fled.

The obedience of Christ Jesus was completely soaked (drenched) in the precious blood of the Lamb that was poured out for us when the Messiah was upon the cross. [Phil 2:8]

And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Obedience was a fruit [one of the fruits] of His love for His Father [Jn 14:31] and for us (humankind), as He willingly sacrificed His life, spilling His precious blood to redeem us from the penalty of death (the wages of sin is death) [Rom 6:23] and to break the power of sin.

For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. [Rom 5:19]

And said to them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: [Lk 24:46]

One act of obedience brings forth the greatest miracle of all – salvation!

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ [Yeshua Mashiach], which according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. [1Pet 1:3]

Obedience – A Fruit of Love

Right now, it is very important to practice obedience. Many of God’s people are being tested right now, and obedience will be part of that testing. Could our suffering be to bring up the dross? To challenge our faith? To test our heart?

Think upon it. We are in the beginning of sorrows…this is the time to do all the Lord asks.

If He instructs you to fast, prayerfully ask how long and what kind of fast – please be sure it is the Lord’s direction, especially if you are elderly or have limitations due to any physical reasons, such as diabetes or some other limitation. The Lord will lead you properly and according to your situation. There may be something else He requires of you instead.

Perhaps He has moved on you to pray earnestly. He gives instructions. Stay in the Word, pray.

This was to be posted by last Sunday [three days ago, the 23rd Aug], but it has been a great difficulty due to interruptions and distractions. Yet, all things are in God’s timing. Nothing takes Him by surprise... us, yes, the Lord - no.

For we know that all things work together for good to those who love God and are the called, according to His purpose. [Rom 8:28]

As often stated with this verse, it is not suggested that everything that happens is good, but rather Almighty God [El Shaddai], in His wisdom, works everything together to bring forth the good that He has purposed.

It is like the metaphor of the tapestry, which comes from a poem written by Grant Colfax Tullar [1869-1950] (an American hymn writer), but made famous/popular by Corrie Ten Boom.

Tullar wrote the poem after a dark season of despair, hopelessness, and discouragement. Corrie Ten Boom had many speaking engagements as a survivor of the Holocaust, a survivor of Ravensbruck Nazi concentration camp.

She used to carry the poem on a piece of paper, along with a piece of embroidery with knotted, messy threads on one side and a lovely golden crown on the upside. She would read the poem and then demonstrate the meaning with the piece of embroidered material she carried with her.

She explained the knotted side represented our perspective of life, which can be confusing, tangled, chaotic and random. The flip side represented God's master plan and the crown of eternal life.

Tullar had originally named the poem "The Weaver". Corrie Ten Boom simply renamed it "Life is But a Weaving" (The Tapestry Poem). Her famous quote was: "Although the threads of my life have often seemed knotted, I know, by faith, that on the other side of the embroidery is a crown."

Although Grant Tullar wrote the poem, it is famously, howbeit erroneously, credited to Corrie Ten Boom.

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pic credit_TenBoom.org

My life is but a weaving
Between my God and me.
I cannot choose the colors -
He weaveth steadily.

Oft' times He weaveth sorrow;
And I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper
And I the underside.

Now 'til the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly
Will God unroll the canvas
And reveal the reason why.

The dark threads are as needful
In the weaver's skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver
In the pattern He has planned.

He knows, He loves, He cares;
Nothing this truth can dim
He gives the very best to those
Who leave the choice to Him.

Does Your Character Pass the Litmus Test?

About four months ago, I mentioned that hearts are being tested (tried) right now. If someone questioned that God would not do such a thing, I will repost the scripture that I used then.

Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character. [Ps 105:19] NLT (New Living Translation)

Today, during prayer this morning, before I opened the Bible, I mentioned a few things to the Lord. Then I asked Him to lead me to what He wanted me to know. Again, I was led to [Psalm 105:19]. 

I trust the Lord when we pray sincerely to Him, humbling ourselves the best way we know how, and then trusting Jesus to lead us by His Spirit and answer our prayer request.

We pray with thanksgiving. That is another lesson that has kept coming before my eyes, either in Scripture or in some of my writings from days gone by. The testing has not been easy at times. In fact, there are times I have broken down into tears. Pain has a way of wearing us down.

There is no desire in my heart to complain, but I do tell the Lord that I am at my wit’s end. Year after year rolls by. I listen to what is happening with brethren. So many are suffering in different ways.

Situations are arising that test the character, integrity, sincerity, and genuineness of each individual. It has always been said that a person’s true character is proven in times of adversity. I have seen people who are thought to be so macho, so brave, yet cower instead of protecting a woman or child when startled by a sudden loud noise at night, out in the country.

I have seen so-called ‘good men’ kick a helpless puppy for not ‘behaving’ right when no one could see them except ‘family’. Yet to their friends and business associates, they are the epitome of ‘charm’.

smiling charmer hides the truth
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The same charming person can be someone we would never suspect. They could turn out to be a thief, a liar, an adulterer, a murderer or a humanoid. How often has someone been found guilty of something, and people could not believe it? It seemed completely out of character. That is how charming someone can present themselves – a most convincing mask.

Yet, I have seen a person who was always mocked and ridiculed as being a ‘wimp’ due to their quiet or laid-back nature, turn out to be a real trooper in times of need. God knows exactly what kind of litmus test will prove the character of each individual.

Many of us have been going through one situation after another. Has it felt like everything is a battle, and everyone is at odds with you? I went through a time like that recently. Many times, I would end up in tears, wondering why the onslaught would not stop.

More times than I can count, asking Jesus for help, I searched my heart to see what I could be doing wrong to bring all of it upon myself. It seems that there is this unspoken expectation that Christians are never supposed to be depressed, or get angry, or be stressed, or have negative days. Just smile the perpetual Joel Osteen smile and give thanks to God…

“I failed You, Lord…” I often found myself lamenting, but the Holy Spirit corrected me, especially when a wave of melancholy swept over the flesh, or I spoke forth the devil’s lies. The expectation to be positive and unmoved by even stressful and/or pressing situations is both exhausting and unrealistic. Even those who disagree with the false doctrines of the prosperity gospel can be affected by some teacher’s influence, without realizing it.

The Leftover Sting of the False Prosperity Doctrine

Many believers are stuck in the rut that faith heals everything and that it quietly subdues all kinds of suffering, whether physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual pain, financial distress, marital problems, or wayward children. If not, then it must be the result of some hidden sin.

I remember being told that people who held bitterness inside suffered from arthritis, or that if anyone had cancer it was due to unforgiveness, and on and on and on it went. This is not true. Not only is it harmful, but it is unbiblical. It is the “hidden sin” mentality.

One time the disciples of Jesus asked him if a certain man was blind because of his parents’ sin or his own sin, to which Jesus responded with an adamant no. He stated that the condition was not caused by sin but that God’s love, power and work would be manifested through his healing, which would ultimately glorify God [Yahweh]. [Jn 9:2-3]

This has been something I have written about many times over the years because the first church I chose to attend after the orphanage happened to be a Word of Faith, prosperity-preaching church.

I was twenty-five years old and needed a job. An apartment building a few blocks from me was looking for a manager. I went in to apply for the job. The duties were simple enough. I would be responsible for cleaning all the apartments before and after occupancy, cleaning halls, lobby, and the laundry and mail rooms. I was to collect rent, deposit monies, and screen potential renters. The then-manager assured me that I practically had the job, but I would have to meet with the building owner after the weekend to make it official.

Going by the prosperity teaching that I had heard over the couple of months at the church, I gave notice to the manager at the apartment I had. The new job provided a furnished one-bedroom apartment and a small salary each month. 

I named-it-and-claimed-it (claimed the job and apartment as done in the spiritual; it will manifest in the natural). That is the teaching in a nutshell. I would have gotten the job too, but I had no husband. The job required a couple. The man would be responsible for maintenance for the building, something I could not do.

Desperately, I went back to the manager of the apartment where I had given notice, but sadly, he had already rented the place out. A woman at the church allowed me to stay at her place (on the couch) in exchange for light housework and babysitting her two school-aged boys.

That was my hard lesson with the “name-it-and-claim-it” prosperity doctrine. It was a rude and harsh awakening, but the Lord allowed me to find out very quickly after I had started at the church. I only went a few more times before I left it. Something happened that caused me to leave the church for the next 13 years, but I have spoken of that in past articles – not for now.

I have to admit that despite knowing that the doctrine is false and unrealistic, there have been times that the teaching has affected me, and I did not immediately recognize it. The Lord is truly so faithful. That is not just a Christian cliché; it is a beautiful reality.

If you have been going through interruptions, distractions, and opposition to the point that it has worn you down, be encouraged. You are most likely being tested. I asked the Lord about what was happening. Yet once again, He led me to a Scripture that I posted a couple of months back. It was confirmation of what I sensed, but I was not 100% sure about.

Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested (tried) Joseph’s character. [Ps 105:19]

Worship God Through Jesus

But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship Him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth. [Jn4:23-24]

This song beats any AI song, although there actually are some good AI songs. Still, I hesitate and will not be promoting them often. Steve McWhirter put out a song that I only recently stumbled upon, but it was actually put out online in 2020.

It is called “Come Jesus Come” – it is our heart’s cry, especially as we see the evil that is flooding this world and knowing, as the Great Tribulation fast approaches, that according to the Word of God, it is only going to get worse. But thank God for Jesus and the Holy Spirit!

May it bless you as much as it does me. To God be the glory.

Click the link at the bottom of the lyrics to take you to McWhirter’s official YouTube channel.

Come Jesus Come

Sometimes I fall
To my knees and pray
Come Jesus come
Let today be the day

Sometimes I feel
Like I'm gonna break
But I'm holding on
To a hope that won't fade

Come Jesus come

We've been waiting so long
For the day You return
To heal every hurt
And right every wrong

We need You right now
Come and turn this around
Deep down I know
This world isn't home

Come Jesus come
Come Jesus come

There'll be no war
And there'll be no chains
When Jesus comes
Let today be the day

He'll come for the weak
And the strong just the same
And all will believe
In the power of His name

Come Jesus come

We've been waiting so long
For the day You return
To heal every hurt
And right every wrong

We need you right now
Come and turn this around
Deep down I know 
This world isn't home

Come Jesus come
Come Jesus come

One day He'll come
And you'll stand face to face
Come and lay it all down
'Cause it might be today

The time is right now
There's no need to wait
Your past will be washed
By rivers of grace

Come Jesus come

We've been waiting so long
...so long
For the day You return
To heal every hurt
And right every wrong

We need you right now
Come and turn this around
Deep down I know
This world isn't home

Come Jesus come
Come Jesus come
Come Jesus come

 Come Jesus Come - Stephen McWhirter (Official YT Channel)

for His glory alone
Bonita                     dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com

Copy That-Part 1

 

Truth Will Always Be Opposed 

If it was back in the days of my youth, a tall, narrow garbage can would be filled to the brim with crumpled papers that spilled over, creating a mess upon the floor.  However, being the twenty-first century, the lettering on the ‘Delete’ and ‘Backspace’ buttons are worn off instead.

Some topics take much thought. It is a given that in this world of billions of one-of-a-kind souls, there will always be those who stand opposed to us. There will always be people who disagree, or worse. Jesus faced opposition consistently, and we have nowhere near His wisdom or quality of character.

In fact, He forewarned us that if they hated and persecuted Him, we can expect the same. The servant is no better than the master, nor is the messenger greater than the one who sent him. [Jn 13:16] Messiah’s (Christ’s) deep insightful, penetrating wisdom, and His ability to understand all perspectives is uncannily unique and absolutely matchless.

He spoke (and speaks) only truth because He is truth, and yet…He was still accused of being a liar and a blasphemer. We can expect no less. Yet, we cannot allow the opinions of people, or any comments they make to define us, or to keep us from doing the right thing.

When Truth and Deception Collide, Confusion Becomes a Whirlwind

A little over two years ago, a close and dear friend, and sister in Christ Jesus, wanted to encourage me regarding a message that I had posted in an article. She believed the Lord was giving confirmation through another person and directed me to a YouTube link.

I had never heard of the person before, but at that time, I was spending little time checking out videos of those who were called prophets. Howbeit, in the thirteen or so years that I have known her, my beloved friend rarely sent me links to such people, so I decided to check it out.

After listening to the woman that my friend believed was confirming my message, I contacted my friend to let her know that I had listened to the person’s message. I thanked her for her thoughtfulness, but I had to let her know that something did not sit right and that I sensed that something was ‘off’.

Naturally, my friend wondered what it was, but I indicated that I could not discern exactly what it was at the time. There was truth in what the woman had spoken, yet at the same time, there seemed to be falsehood as well.

Confusion swirled – something seemed… wrong. I told my friend I would get back to her about it, but felt I had to seek God in prayer; I needed His wisdom and insight. It is written that God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [1Cor 14:33]

For several days the video troubled me, but I continued to press in to the Lord. I did not want to speculate.  I felt led to check out more of her material, and suddenly it struck me. It all began to become apparent, as things unraveled and fell into place.

Getting Down to the Nitty Gritty

Let us get right to it now. The topic is plagiarism, false prophets, false teachers, who speak against deception as they go about deceiving the masses because thousands follow them. It is wrong, especially if they glean truth from the Bible and from other Christians who post truth online.

Jesus called false prophets, false teachers, wolves in sheep’s clothing. They appear as gentle sheep, but inside they are ravenous wolves. [Mat 7:15] In the 90s, I was lent a VHS tape (yes, dinosaur technology lol) where the preacher (Kent Horvind) said something I never forgot.

I had questions about Christianity (was after I temporarily lost children, which the Lord allowed, knowing it would turn me toward Him...having nowhere else to turn), so a friend lent me one of their tapes.

Ken Horvind was speaking about those who taught false doctrines, and said that it was akin to rat poison -- 98% good food and 2% poison. And that it is the 2% that kills. That is how false teachers and false prophets present their deception...all wrapped up in good, trustworthy covering, but hidden within is that which destroys. (Satan comes to steal, and to kill, and to destroy -- but Jesus comes to give life, and that, abundantly) [Jn 10:10]

The Lord does not take kindly to it [plagiarism, which is theft or 'stealing'].

Is not My Word like as a fire? Says the Lord; and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces? Therefore, behold, I AM against the prophets, says the Lord, that steal My words everyone from his neighbour. Behold, I AM against the prophets, says the Lord, that use their tongues, and say, He saith. [Jer 23:29-31]

There is no gentle way to introduce deception. And to purposely deceive others is sin. There are people who are deceived and do not know it. It will only be when they come out of deception that they will realize that they had been horribly hoodwinked.

I know because I have been there, having been deceived for years in one area. It happened because I was the fool who willfully chose creation – a man - over the Creator. Blind fool. I became spiritually blind the day that choice was made, but Jesus still gave me room to repent. 

It took years, but the weight eventually crushed me to the point that I finally, and desperately, cried out with godly sorrow, genuinely repenting of not only my foolishness and shameful conduct, but the putrid evil of sin and the stench of rotting unrighteousness.

And despite what some pastors think, I do NOT have to tell them I repented, especially when:

 (1) they are not my pastor

 (2) they do not know me

 (3) I did no wrong to them but they judged me from what the grapevine told them, or something I said or did they did not like, which may or may not have been sin (I cannot say because of random memory issues (no pattern or consistency) from head trauma throughout my lifetime.

 It is written, Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. [Mat 5:9]

Sometimes when we obey the Word of the Lord, the result turns out unsatisfactorily, as well as disappointingly. We can only do our part. If a person chooses to remain bitter, or unforgiving, it is best to pray again to the Lord, offering forgiveness on your part despite the result.

We cannot force forgiveness or acceptance. Even our Creator does not force such.

Both parties will stand before an unbiased, just God, who judges righteous judgment. Leave it in His capable hands, even if you do not see results until you leave this earth, and stand before a holy God on judgment day...until that day, walk in the peace that surpasses all understanding that Christ gives, if you have done all you know to do. 

Our genuine repentance (and that does not simply mean a vain attempt at appearing humble by confessing some quick apology, saying some insincere prayer that sweeps sin under the rug (out of sight; out of mind): "I'm sorry, I made a mistake; forgive me." That is not repentance; it is more like remorse, which is all Judas felt - which is not repentance.

Rather, it means we must come to a place of complete and utter brokenness in spirit, coupled with a contrite heart) -- so therefore, our genuine repentance is between us and God (Jesus [Yeshua] the Christ [Messiah], Saviour and Redeemer)

We can give glory to Adonai [YHWH] for molding us into His Son's image, Jesus the Messiah. Because of the Lord, we are not even the same as we were a year ago, let alone, eight, nine or ten years ago.

It is written that we (true followers/disciples of Jesus) are known by our fruit, and our love for one another (Jesus gave 2 commandments: 

[1] love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and being 

[2] love your neighbour as yourself. 

It is understood that if we rightfully carry out those two, we will wholly carry out (cover) all the commandments successfully. Glory to God most high!

God’s Word is true; God cannot lie.

It is written that El Shaddai [Almighty God, YHWH] is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Sins have consequences. It is written that "we reap what we sow." The 'world' paraphrased that with the words, "What goes around, comes around." Neither the world, the devil, or the flesh (mankind) can change God's universal laws.

Yes, there are laws in place, even spiritual laws. Only Satan is lawless; the Sovereign living God is a God of order, and all He does is done decently.

When I made my sinful choice in my late 20s, choosing to love creation [a person] over the Creator, I shamefully had no fear of God at that time. I was rebellious, which Adonai compares to witchcraft. Also, to my shame was the fact that my choice made me an idolater, full of the lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh and the pride of life.

God convicts, which leads to godly sorrow and repentance, and further leads to forgiveness, freedom, and peace. Satan condemns, which leads to shame and guilt, which further leads to heavy burdens, captivity, and torment.

By the end of my teens, I had most likely broken every commandment, worthy of being stoned to death, IF we were still under the old covenant, but definitely worthy of hellfire under the new blood covenant. I was wholly sinful, and deserving of damnation and the lake of fire, which is hell and permanent separation form God. It is called the second death.

 But Jesus…

I have testified of my sinful ways mostly in days gone by (and yes, to my chagrin, even sins I committed after I became a Christian, in the first eight years of my walk - but truly now hate sin). 

Praise God who sees something in us when no one else can, and grants us grace and mercy. Praise Jesus, who leaves the 99 RIGHTEOUS, to go after the one who has gone astray and is on the path of destruction.

As we grow and mature, the Holy Spirit continues to give us more light and understanding of even some of our own past ways, which helps make us stronger in resisting temptation. The Lord is good, and His mercy endures forever.

God cannot lie; His Word is true. He gives us all room to repent; the Holy Spirit woos us with a spirit of repentance, but He will not force us to receive it. Yet, He is close to a broken and contrite heart [Ps 51:17] 

He is close to a humbled soul, filled with godly sorrow for their sinfulness, desperate for the burdensome weight of those sins to be removed by the merciful and gracious Saviour.  Our flesh is immediately humbled in the presence of His holiness and purity.  

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]

Sadly, not everyone will come to repentance. In fact, multitudes will become apostate, reprobate, when the trials of life become more than what they think they can bare. Hold fast to your faith; stay close to Jesus/Yeshua. Be on guard, search your heart.

Woe to those who will not receive the truth of the gospel of Christ and who deny the Godhead; who deny truth; who deny Jesus, and the gospel of the good news about him.

Even Him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. [2Thess 2:9-12]

The Harsh Reality

The false prophets and false teachers make me sick in my spirit. I grieve deeply in my spirit, knowing firsthand the horrors of being separated from the loving God, our holy Creator. Just as Jesus forewarned, in these last days, an alarming number of false brethren, false prophets, false preachers, false Christs are rising. They are appearing as quickly as cockroach coming out of the woodwork.

But what is even more astounding are those who call themselves loyal followers, disciples of Jesus/Yeshua, but who faithfully follow the false prophets, accepting false doctrines, with no fear of the Lord or any kind of discernment.

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lust shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. [2Tim4:3,4]

Even more staggering is the fact that these false prophets have hundreds of thousands of loyal followers who have made these false ones millionaires, and some even billionaires. Their admirers/followers have only good things to say about them, and will defend them instantaneously if anyone even hints at them being false.

Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets. [Lk6:26]

The Brave and True

The following disciples of Jesus /Yeshua set themselves out front as examples. They stood their ground, remained obedient to the Word of God. Exposing false apostles, false prophets, false teachers shows great love because it may open the eyes of the false, so that they can see, thus giving them a chance to come up out of deception, repent, and be wholly delivered, saved, and healed.

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety-nine (99) just persons, which need no repentance. [Lk 15:7]

In alphabetical order (no favoritism – I do not know any of these people personally, nor have I had any conversations with them. The good shepherds are:

• drewbloom34

• Voddie Braucham

• John MacArthur

• Jan Markell *and certain ones she interviews* 

• Justin Peters

• Andrew Strom

• David Wilkerson

Lately, desiring to do the right thing but unsure of what the right thing to do was, I began listening more to others who love Jesus and are adamant about the truth of the gospel and doctrine, and not compromising it.

I listened to all of them on YouTube, with the exception of one or two videos found on Rumble. The Lord answers the prayers and leads people who genuinely want the truth of His Word, and not some convoluted or deceptive version.

A salute and a heart-felt thank you for caring for your brethren, fellow sheep, and for glorifying the Lord through obedience to His Word. May the Lord bless all of you and your loved ones in the ways that you all individually have need of.

The plagiarists I speak of are first and foremost:

• Julie Green (she is the main person who has gleaned consistently from me over the for over two years, and scoured heavily throughout the entire archives). Since she did not spend the time with the Lord, her understanding of things is completely and utterly warped and lacking, which caused her to mislead her audience of viewers even further.

Julie Green doublespeaks often. She claims to be nondenominational, yet is clearly a Word of Faith preacher (yes, she is a pastor, which makes her even more accountable).

Word of Faith (WoF, which I call WOlF doctrine, also known as (aka)Prosperity, a false doctrine. She often borders on the NAR, which is another false doctrine

•  Amanda Grace (I have found examples of copying, but have not taken a lot of time on her videos, as I have only became aware of her within the past year. This is very involved, time-consuming work. With my health, and not having a team, it takes time, but my motives and intents are honourable before the Lord. Every soul deserves opportunity to turn from sin, and all of us have needed a second chance at some point or other.  

But a great falling away has begun, and it shall continue, just as Jesus foretold. However, Amanda Grace has several failed prophecies. She has also appeared on several video shows with Julie Green, as well as at the same events and conferences around the United States. The two know each other, along with Emanuel Johnson.) 

• Troy Black has honoured Amanda Grace in a video – apparently what God told him about her. I did not watch the video. Where does the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob choose to tell someone to broadcast to the public about how special a certain individual is and to listen to them. We are to share the gospel and tell people about Jesus, but are we now to start telling people about individuals, and if so, why? How does it point people to Jesus? How does it glorify God?

As far as Troy is concerned, it is more likely that any plagiarism is more from copying or mimicking one of his two fellow 'prophets', either Amanda or Julie [unaware of plagiarism on the part of either].  Birds of a feather flock together.

Over the past couple of years, much prayer has gone up regarding Julie Green and for her. She is the one that my friend innocently made me aware of, when she wanted to ‘confirm’ one of my articles. My friend stood with me in prayer, as I wanted a witness, as well as someone to agree with me in praying for Julie. It was at a time that I was struggling with flesh. We prayed for Julie in the not-so-distant past.

It is my hope that these people stop making merchandise of believers, that they would genuinely repent, and stop with false prophecies. The Bible says not to despise prophesying, which I do not. The prophet Joel spoke of God pouring out His [holy] Spirit upon [people], and 'sons' and 'daughters' would prophesy; old men would dream dreams and young men would have visions. I take the Word of God literally (differentiating between parables, metaphors, and the like), and that it is for us today.

Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Time is running out, and the return of Jesus Christ is imminent. We need to stand on the Rock, stand for truth (no compromise), stand for Israel, watch, pray, occupy - and wait upon the Lord.

To be continued within days...

Please note that changes in my medicine from Tylenol #4 to morphine has slowed me down some. This is mentioned so that my slowness in posting is for valid reason, not mentioned for sympathy or any other such reason. Due to swelling, I cannot stand long, or sit long. Neuropathy hinders me, but I rejoice at the grace and mercy the Lord grants us in our time of need. So great is His love for His creation...

My situation is mentioned merely to validate my slowness - but remember, my friends, the turtle won the race with the rabbit - despite the critics, and despite the pride of the rabbit! :)

(NOTE*: Posted this 10th day of June, 2024. Updating has been done this 10 June.2024 (hours after posting), which include editing spelling error, removing garbled letters, and adding some to content for clarification. BP2024)

Praise Jesus, who is high and lifted up - to Him belongs all glory.

in the presence of His glory

Bonita                               dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com