The first chapter of the Book of Proverbs, in conjunction with other New Testament verses, are instrumental to understanding a vision shown a few weeks ago. In this particular vision, long thin dangling strands of objects were shown hovering in the air in a straight row. Upon closer examination, I noticed that they were multiple, beautiful silver neck chains with small silver pendants. All were of the same length.
In Proverbs Chapter 1:1-8, Solomon writes about the importance of receiving instruction relating to wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity and of perceiving understanding in words. He also writes about the importance of giving prudence to the simple including discretion and knowledge to the young men. To shun evil counsel and to hear the instructions of one’s father and the law of one’s mother. He finishes this scriptural thread by writing:
“For they will be a graceful ornament on your head. And chains about your neck.” (Proverbs. 1:9)
Silver biblically refers to the Word. (Ps.12:6) It follows that the silver neck chains were indicative of words of wisdom as revealed in the Book of Proverbs:
“My son, if you receive my words. And treasure my command within you. So that you incline your ear to wisdom and apply your heart to understanding. Yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, if you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding: He stores up sound wisdom for the upright: He is a shield to those wo wallk uprightly: He guards the paths of justice and preserves the way of His saints. Then you will understand righteousness and justice, Equity and every good path.” (Prov. 2:1-9)
In the first chapter, King Solomon calls attention to obeying one’s father. Subsequent to the New Covenant; that is to say Jesus’ finished works, it is understood that it also refers to our heavenly FATHER. And though Solomon also calls attention to obeying the laws of one’s mother, it is further understood that it pertains to the Holy Spirit through whom GOD writes HIS laws in the Believer’s heart and mind (Heb. 10:16) Altogether, the vision conveys that the Lord continues – through space and time – to open our understanding of the Word through the sacrosanct operations of the most Holy Trinity (Lk.24:45)
The fine dangling chains symbolize the Word destined to be invisibly worn about the hearts and minds of New Covenant Believers to live a godly life in an ungodly world. And it is the type of inner jewelry that also befits a heavenly-bound bride; the redeemed church that is growing in the beauty (I am hearing the word: “Splendor“) of spiritual wisdom, knowledge and understanding.
Splendor: Great Brightness or Luster – Brilliance – Magnificence (Merriam Webster Dictionary)
It is written that King Solomon – the author of the Book of Proverbs – reigned with wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Israel, under his rule, experienced abundant blessings and prosperity. His Name which means peaceful also conveyed that he reigned peacefully and with the least violence during the entire kingdom age. The likes of which had garnered the admiration and attention of the queen of Sheba and other kings. (1 King 10:4-9) Leaders are called, during these distressing days, to seek scriptural wisdom with the inner guidance of the Holy Spirit so that their nations can live peacefully and be blessed with godly prosperity. With GOD all things are possible.
Recommended Reading: The Book of Proverbs!
This vision is yet another latter-day sign of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. (Joel 2:28)
“…Surely I will pour out my spirit on you and I will make my words known to you.” (King Solomon in Prov. 1:23)
“Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.” (Mat. 24:30)
A few months ago I was shown the earth encircled with clouds. (link appended below) Then a few days ago, I looked up and was shown a large sphere of bright Light encircled by misty white clouds again. In the first vision, I was in space with the Lord Jesus Christ looking down on the earth. In this second and recent vision, I was on earth looking up at the clouds.
This vision was immediately understood. The large sphere of bright Light symbolizes the Light of the World: Jesus Christ. The encircling clouds biblically symbolize heavenly saints who will return with the Lord of Lords and King of Kings following the seven-year of great tribulation. The clouds encircling the earth – on the other hand – represent earthly saints who are presently witnessing and who will, at some time in the future, also be numbered among those heavenly clouds destined to return with the Lord.
The vision was shown for two reasons. First, it is to encourage those saints who are witnessing to courageously continue in the work they have been called to fulfill during these days of darkness. The work does not stop here. You are being primed for an even greater work in accordance with GOD’s timetable and agenda! Seek to be found worthy and to be numbered among the returning clouds. Secondly, the vision was displaying that heaven is being mobilized for a time that might be more imminent than we know. For this reason, unbelievers and back slidden believers alike are called not to delay seeking repentance and salvation in the finished works of Jesus Christ.
There will come a time on earth – no one knows the day nor the hour – when saints might no longer be able to minister the Word because they will be caught in the air with the Lord forever:
“Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.” (1 Thess. 4:17)
But GOD always has a plan, regardless of the timing of the “catching away” (pre-mid or post trib) there will remain bibles and study material that will be accessible; albeit underground. Hopefully this blog – and other genuine works – will survive the coming changes for the intent of confirming that a merciful GOD had been gracefully and incessantly calling nations to repentance and preparation. And though it will be a time of unprecedented upheaval on earth for new Christians considering the Antichrist’s agenda, salvation can still be found through the Lord Jesus Christ. This week people in Afghanistan are feeling the painful, brutish and evil sting of the Taliban who are attempting to turn the country to Islamic rule. The destructive effects of these dark and controlling governments will eventually consume the world through the Antichrist. The gate of time is narrowing.
“But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” (Lk. 21:34-36)
In a vision some years ago I saw myself standing behind my closet door. The door suddenly became invisible. Someone in the shape of a human form and made of intense bright light stood on the other side. Suddenly his right hand stretched through the doorway and touched my chest. At the instant point of contact, I felt myself explode in all directions – for lack of a better explanation. The touch had been so powerful that upon coming out of the vision, I still felt lingering after-effects that can perhaps be compared to liquid electricity running through every molecule in my body.
In the book of Acts, we learn that there were Believers in the early church that were recognized as prophets and teachers. Among them were Silas and Barnabas. During a time of prayer and fasting, the church was counseled by the Holy Spirit to separate these two anointed ones for the Lord’s Service – to preach the Word. Scriptures recount that church members laid hands on them before sending them out ( Acts 13:4-5) It is an act of GOD through which the healing power of the Holy Spirit is transferred to others.
This vision is not to be confused with the baptism of the Holy Spirit which had taken place some years before. This vision importantly conveyed the laying of hands by the transfigured Jesus Christ (Mat. 17:1-3) – the Light of the world – the Right Hand of GOD – who manifested various times in the Old Testament and who appeared in the vision as a man of intense and glorious bright Light. (Jn.8:12)
“Who (Jesus) being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.” (Heb. 1:3)
In those early years there was no understanding of the vision – I was still in the early stages of learning the Word. It was only later that I recognized and understood that the Lord had placed His healing, sanctifying and anointing right Hand on this Believer. And because the laying of hands was not accomplished by humans, it was clearly understood that this was a supernatural manifestation by the Lord Himself for the purpose of preaching His Word in accordance with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. (1 Cor.12:1-7) A divine transference had taken place on that fateful day, so many years ago.
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This vision is shared during these latter days of the Holy Spirit’s outpouring to help others understand (I am hearing the Word: “learn”) that such supernatural occurrences really do happen and that they are biblical in nature. It is a manifestation that New Covenant Believers receive and experience through faith and belief in the finished works of Christ in accordance with His Divine Will. Not that the Lord’s call on a Believer needs to happen this way but it can and it does happen if the Lord wills it. The closet symbolizes a secret place of prayer; it is symbolic of the inner tabernacle wherein the most Holy Trinity meets and communicates with Believers. (1 Cor. 3:16)
“The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. ” (Ps. 118:14-17)
The Word “Remember” has been spoken twice during the reading of this message. It is a confirmation that the Holy Spirit has brought this vision to memory (Jn. 14:26) for the purpose of remembering that the Lord’s sanctifying touch – His anointing – continues to serve a powerful purpose, regardless of space, place and time.
May the love, grace and truth of Christ bless you today.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (Jn. 15:13)
I came across the following verse this evening and was moved to include it in the appended and updated post written a couple of months ago. It is yet another confirmation that prayers ascend to GOD as a sweet-smelling aroma of Love because of Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
“And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and has given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour” (Eph. 4:2)
Alabama has been revealed recently – through the Holy Spirit – as a state that needed prayers. While praying for Alabama last week, a large, looming and very dark tornado was shown. There was a town or city nearby. Immediately, I prayed in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ that this thing be mitigated and pushed out of harm’s way. The tornado began moving from the left side on to the right side behind a populated area. Afterwards, while thinking about this vision and wondering whether it was symbolic or not, the following words were spoken: “Demons” and “Spirit” followed by: “Authority Daughter”. Then a few days ago while wondering if this thing had been pushed away, the word “Behind” was spoken.
This dark tornado was composed of a whirling mass of demons – legions of them! Why Alabama? I have no idea. But it certainly behooves the children of the most High GOD during these critical days to know and understand that HE does anoint and empower them with the authority to expel these things. (Eph.1:5; 1 Jn.12;13). And that we should exercise this authority when and as moved by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. In brief, when we pray under the Lord’s anointed authority, the destructive darkness of the evil one is expelled by the indwelling Christ – the Light within, the Light of the world! The Lord Himself does this powerful work in and through the Believer – and unless anointed, it can be a futile and dangerous battle. But prayer and praising the Lord affords protection for all faithful Believers.
The Spoken Word “Behind” as it relates to the evil one is disclosed in scriptures twice. When rebuking the devil in the wilderness, Jesus said: “Get Thee Behind Me Satan”. The Word “Behind” in this statement is most revealing considering that Jesus in the higher realms – as the creative Word and God from the beginnning (Jn.1:1-5) – made everything in existence, including Satan. (Jn.1:3; Col.1:16; 1 Cor.8:6; Jn.1:1-3) When Jesus spoke this admonishing phrase to the fallen one, He was reminding him of His identity as that Lord God – Satan was lower and truly “behind” Him. It can be discerned that the one who had been appointed to serve Him was in effect attempting to trip and trap Him in this lower world by enticingly subjugating Him to himself. Satan’s goal, from the time of the fall, was to aggrandize himself above GOD and advance his own kingdom of darkness on earth. And Jesus was a huge threat! Evenstill, he most likely did not know – and for good reason – that the sacrificial plan of redemption by which the world would be saved was waiting in the wings.
“And the devil, taking him (Jesus) up into a high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” (Lk. 4:1-8)
Jesus spoke “Get Behind Me Satan” a second time through a misguided Peter. This time as Jesus was casting out Satan, He was also displaying to Peter His authority through the “Sword” of His mouth! (Spoken Word: Eph.6:17; Rev. 19:15). In this, He was showing Peter that he could and would empower him with the same authority. And since the implementation of the New Covenant, the indwelling Christ (2 Cor. 13:5) transfers the same authority to Holy-Spirit filled Believers to be His selected mouthpieces!
Scriptures prophesy that a wrathful Satan is foreshadowed to increase his attacks on a threatening latter-day remnant (Rev.12:12). Not surprising considering that the indwelling Light and Word in them will expose him; it is the greatest threat to his fallen kingdom. And though even the anointed are targeted – and the battle can be intense – they are greatly heartened to know that they have been granted legal authority over this dark one through the redeeming blood of the Lamb and the authority of His Spirit-filled Spoken Word. “Get Behind Me Satan”!
“And He (Jesus) said to them “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I give you the authority (selected and annointed) to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” (Lk.10:18-12)
I am excited about today’s message. Last week, a pitcher of filtered water was shown hovering in the air. It was as though invisible hands held the pitcher and poured water on top of a kitchen counter and directly underneath a window. Then another vision was shown to confirm the first one. A cupboard door opened revealing a ball of balm or ointment.
The interpretation was further confirmed this weekend in a way that only the Holy Spirit can reveal. In the mouths of two or three witnesses, the Lord reveals a thing! Clearly, there was no way to drink the water on the counter except that it be lapped. Without doubt this vision related to the story of Gideon and his army.
In millenia past on a mount called Gilead, GOD instructed Gideon that only men who lapped water, instead of drinking it by other means, would be selected to battle the enemy.
“But the Lord said to Gideon, “The people are still too many; bring them down to the water, and I will test them for you there. Then it will be, that of whom I say to you, ‘This one shall go with you,’ the same shall go with you; and of whomever I say to you, ‘This one shall not go with you,’ the same shall not go.” So he brought the people down to the water. And the Lord said to Gideon, “Everyone who laps from the water with his tongue, as a dog laps, you shall set apart by himself; likewise everyone who gets down on his knees to drink.” And the number of those who lapped, putting their hand to their mouth, was three hundred men; but all the rest of the people got down on their knees to drink water. Then the Lord said to Gideon, “By the three hundred men who lapped I will save you, and deliver the Midianites into your hand. Let all the other people go, every man to his place.” So the people took provisions and their trumpets in their hands. And he sent away all the rest of Israel, every man to his tent, and retained those three hundred men.” (Judges 7:3:8)
The men who knelt with their heads bowed down to drink water with their cupped hands were much too preoccupied to see or sense the enemy approaching. But those who lapped the water were able to do so because their heads were kept high enough to see who or what was coming (i.e. the window). They remained in a complete and steady state of alertness and readiness.
The next vision speaks of the balm of Gilead. The balm was a fragrant ointment or preparation which was composed of botanicals that helped to heal cuts. But now according to the tenets of the New Covenant, this healing preparation is symbolic of the medicinal word which contains the fragrant ingredients of the complete healing plan of redemption through Jesus Christ. A perfect plan pharmaceutically compounded by the Great Physician Himself!
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Altogether the two visions symbolize that the LORD is selecting a mighty army of latter day warriors! It is an unusual army composed of devout, faithful and alerted men and women who will battle in an inordinate way. They will be able to “see” and “discern”approaching enemies from up close and from far away. They will be armed with the knowledge of the Word, their GOD-given gifts and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They will courageously battle but they will take no prisoners! Instead they will help them heal with the aromatic New Covenant balm that is at their disposal. Because they have been healed by it, they greatly recognize its efficacy. They are Holy-Spirit filled and inspired! They can – and will – talk the talk because they have walked the walk! They still are! And this will be their testimony! Many will believe; many more will not. Tragically, those who fail to refuse GOD’s great plan of redemption will have lost a herculean opportunity to be saved. They will remain spiritually sick and will succumb to the penalty of sin: death.
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Rom. 6:23)
Yes Prophet Jeremiah! There is balm available. Absolutely! It is available through the great Physician, Jesus Christ, and His medical entourage of witnesses and warriors! And it will help heal those who are spiritually, mentally and physically ill! (By no small coincidence, the name Gilead means Hill of Testimony or Mount of Witness.)
“Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far country: Is not the Lord in Zion? is not her king in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images, and with strange vanities? The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me. Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?” (Jeremiah 8:18:22)
“And hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Mk.2:17)
I am hearing a word of confirmation and of accuracy on this message! Praise the LORD and thank you Jesus!
“And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.” (Mat. 24:12)
Recently a vision was shown of a fire fiercely burning a large pile of wood. I waited for a confirmation and prayerfully asked the Lord to “show me” the interpretation when immediately the following Words were spoken: “I Will.” I waited. Then today I was sent an email with an article, dated July 20th, revealing that 48 + Canadian Christian churches have been burnt with fire or have been vandalized and desecrated during the last two months. And there on the first page of that article was a picture of a fire burning a large pile of wood – a burnt structure of what was once a Christian church. As the Spoken Word had so well confirmed, I was being shown the meaning of the vision.
In another vision just before receiving the email, I saw a candle set on a candlestick. But there was no fire – no light. Then another vision of a large table with, again, the candle and holder. It was positioned at the head of the table. Once more, there was no fire, there was no light. There was no food on the table and there were no chairs. I was told in the Spirit that the candles related to the pile of burnt wood.
The table represents a place where food or the Word of GOD is partaken. In this case it was indicative of a religious Christian setting. The candlestick positioned at the head of the table speaks of leaders who no longer have churches to preach the Word – the light of the Word has been extinguished. That there was no food on the table with no chairs means that the Word is no longer available and that the congregations have no place to gather.
Although there has been public denouncement against these attacks, governmental response remains mediocre in this respect. Had these attacks been perpetrated on faiths other than Christianity, politicians would strongly speak out in protest and take immediate action. So far, neither have these 48 + burnt and or vandalized churches received the media coverage and empathy they should have. And this is a huge problem because there will be no legal precedents put in place for future burnings and desecreation against any Christian churches, regardless of beliefs and denominations.
The National Post: Burning Church in Canada/Shane Mackichan
The destruction and desecration of these churches are deliberate attacks on Christianity and the innocent victimized Christians who attended them, This vision was shown to confirm that the love of many have grown cold and it is yet another serious marker and sign of the latter days.
“For their heart studieth (devise) destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. (lies and slanders to injure people or bring them profit) (Prov. 24:2)
“Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?” (Prov. 15:11)
It is written that GOD warns us before certain things happen. And according to the tenets of the New Covenant, this can only happen through the operations of the Holy Spirit. I am moved to share the following lengthy message which includes two visions from 15 years ago because they are coming to pass. It was a message that was difficult to write back then and it still is now. Yet I make no apologies for the graphic nature of this post; the visions were shown as a warning to the world of impending judgement.
In this particular vision, a large gold clock appeared on a wall. And though I could not see the time, I knew the hour was late. Suddenly, dark swarms of pests were shown swirling in the air, on the wall and around the clock. Earthly cataclysms were also involved but were not shown. The following Words of Knowledge were spoken: “The Revenge of Nature”.
The Revenge of Nature – Definition: The act of retaliating for wrongs of injury received; vengeance.
Nature – Definition: The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.
After GOD created this beautiful blue planet, HE instructed Adam to care for it and the animals. Adam’s obligation or works was to maintain what GOD had harmoniously and perfectly created. But when sin entered, mankind increasingly lost focus of this extraordinarily GOD-ordained responsibility. And presently that which has been entrusted unto him has become so negligent and so severely abusive that nature itself is seeking “revenge”.
The atrocities committed against GOD’s lands and the animals HE created is more than abhorring. We have heard about the merciless outrages of human trafficking. But to remain within the scope of this message, it is noteworthy that we seldom hear about wildlife trafficking; a trade that poses great abuse, suffering and needless deaths to animals. China is at the forefront of big profit gains for endangered animals that are butchered each year. Africa, guilty of elephant poaching and heartless slaughter provides China with the innocent animals’ ivory for their trade ornaments. Although supposedly banned, it is an underground market that is still thriving. Consider also the ongoing slaughter of rhinos for their horns and again sold to China for traditional chinese medicine that has no proof of efficacy.
The human immuno-deficiency virus, including Ebola, is said to have crossed over when people ate monkey meat. And SARS is believed to have originated from bats. Clearly, the crossover of viruses from animals to humans is undeniable. It is believed by credible sources that the heavily traded and trafficked pangolin could be the cause of the coronavirus that crossed from animal to human. Captured in Southeast Asia, India and Africa, they are again sold to China for food and their scales, once again, used for traditional chinese medicine. Significantly, they have been found in the horrific wet meat markets of Wuhan where the coronavirus is said to have made its first leap from animal to human. The repulsive horrific details of animal abuse and trade and trafficking that happens around the world daily is exhaustibly too long to list here.
Slaughtered dogs for sale in the Wet Meat Markets of China: Reuters/Tyrone Siu
Neither the lands nor the seas have been spared from man’s wickedness and disregard of GOD’s natural laws. Consider the testing of nuclear bombs in the oceans; 50 years later, the reefs have still not fully recovered. The damage that was inflicted on marine life and the environment was and is still critical. Words of Knowledge were spoken about how bad that really was! Loads of oil and gas leaking from cargo ships have furthermore killed marine wildlife. It threatens and destroys their natural habitats and contaminates the oceanic environment. Consider also the ongoing and agonizing recoiling of whales and dolphins that are butchered alive in the oceans and on Japanese docks. The coves and docks in Japan run rampant with the blood of these innocent tortured creatures. The sufferance inflicted on marine wildlife and the damage done to oceanic ecosystems caused by man is, also, too long to list here.
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“Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.” (Prov. 22:10)
Consider also the extensive and liberal dusting of pestilent sprays on cultivated soil and its adverse consequences on food consumption and the environment at large. To be noted also are plant breeders who continue to cross varieties of seeds over and over until a new formula emerges that supposedly produces consistently excellent results. Regardless of consequences, man is assuming GOD’s role by attempting to continuously perfect what HE so perfectly already created. Biotechnological companies such as Montsanto specialize in creating hybridized seeds through genetic modification. Studies in this area reveal adverse effects on food consumption and human health; they also include far reaching consequences that will negatively impact future crops and generations.
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“And I brought you into a plentiful land to enjoy its fruits and its good things. But when you came in, you defiled my land and made my heritage an abomination.” (Jer. 2:7)
In another vision I was shown a sterile laboratory. Two men dressed in long, white laboratory coats were talking to each other. One was holding a vial in his hand. This one said to the other, “This will really (blank) them up”. I think the “blank” word might have been “blow”. He took the vial and placed it inside what looked like some type of silver-colored microwave. Later I was told that this resembled an incubation container that isolates viruses. It cannot be ascertained if these two scientists had cultivated viruses from animals or instead had engineered a biological virus to spread to an unsuspecting world.
The wickedness of man’s heart, the greed, the destruction and alteration of GOD’s creation; the needless suffering and shedding of innocent animal blood for filthy lucre is a stench that is reaching the high heavens for revenge. Still mankind does not repent of his evil deeds! And accountability will be required from his blood-stained hands because the laws governing this earth – nature – have been violated without repentance. The pestilence that we are presently witnessing with the coronavirus, its variants, including other superbugs is the direct or indirect outcome of having defiled natural laws that were put in place for our protection!
“You shall not pollute the land in which you live, for blood pollutes the land, and no atonement can be made for the land for the blood that is shed in it, except by the blood of the one who shed it. You shall not defile the land in which you live, in the midst of which I dwell, for I the Lord dwell in the midst of the people of Israel.” (Num. 35:33-34)
Many are now recognizing that something very unusual is going on with our planet as it heaves, groans and shakes. But is it too late? When I was shown the first vision many years ago, the hour on the golden clock was already late. Scriptures instruct us that there will be a time of judgement. An unprecedented period of tribulation and upheaval on earth such as never was before. It is warranted to end evil and suffering; to bring the planet and mankind into harmonious alignment with GOD’s new design. Satan will be put away for a season and the Lord will implement His perfect reign on a new and regenerated earth. Then the emerging new man will coexist agreeably with GOD and nature. And the horrors of the previous old world will be instilled in his memory as a grim reminder – from generation to generation – to never again fall back into self-destructive patterns. For the hopeful and faithful Christian Believer – the story has a good ending. A very good ending. Evenso, come Lord Jesus!
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“The earth mourns and withers; the world languishes and withers; the highest people of the earth languish. The earth lies defiled under its inhabitants; for they have transgressed the laws, violated the statutes, broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore a curse devours the earth, and its inhabitants suffer for their guilt; therefore the inhabitants of the earth are scorched, and few men are left. (Is. 24:4-6)
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. (Rom. 8:18-25)
“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.” (Num. 6:24-27)
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Recently I was captured by the intense color of the sun at sunset. It appeared like a ball of fire suspended up there in the sky during the early evening hours. Its colors were bright gold, orange and with a hint of deep red. It was stunningly beautiful.
GOD often uses the things of the world to explain truths on a higher level of understanding. And this was the case again yesterday during prayers. In a vision I was shown what appeared to be a garden. Flowers in full bloom on top of tall stems or branches were scattered here and there. But what stood prominent were the petals’ colors. They were, by no small coincidence, the same bright fiery colors as this sun.
The old tabernacle Lampstand – or Menorah – was brought to remembrance. (Jn. 14:26) This glorious and solid gold lampstand was the only means of light in the Holy Place because it was void of windows. It was composed of seven tall branches each carved with a bowl on top in the shape of an open flower. The seven open flowers contained fresh oil that temple priests ignited to illuminate the Holy Place – the fire of which was never allowed to go out (Ex. 25:24-40; Lev. 24:2) Ages later and in the Book of Revelation, we learn that the identity of these seven branches or candlesticks were most likely seven churches whose supreme Head is the Lord Jesus Christ. (Rev. Chapter 1)
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To remain within the scope of this vision and within the tenets of the New Covenant, faithful Believers are the new temples that house the oil and flame of the Holy Spirit made available to us through the Lord’s finished works. (1 Cor. 3:16-17) It follows that the bright fiery flowers are elected and anointed vessels who have been ignited – activated – by our High Heavenly Priest and Sun of Righteousness. (Mal. 4:2) Spiritually speaking, they have been touched by the fire and face of the Sun and bear His fiery resemblance. They are illuminated by the flame of GOD’s Holy Spirit. They are Witnesses and Luminaries of righteousnes who help the Lord shine GOD’s glory; to spread HIS Word of truth, knowledge and wisdom during these latter days when darkness prevails in the world.
“Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.” (Dan.12:3)
This message calls faithful New Covenant Believers to keep the fire of their candles lit with the Word and the Holy Spirit. Never keep it hidden under a bushel of darkness – share the Light that shines on you and in you!! (Mat. 5:15) It will bless others and it will bless you.
“For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” (2 Cor.4:6)
“In His right hand He held seven stars, and out of His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword; and His face was like the sun shining in its strength.” (Rev. 1:16)
Keep the Faith always, it’s what keeps all who are His.
“Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not. (Mal 3: 16:19)
During a recent prayer relating to the gifts of the Spirit (1 Cor. 12:1-7); most specifically as they relate to the gift of prophetic visions and words of knowledge; I was shown a bright and beautiful emerald stone that reflected Light. It was mounted in gold and set on a flat surface.
The High Priest’s ceremonial breastplate – adorned with twelve precious stones and engraved with the names of the twelve sons of Israel – was brought to remembrance. Scriptures confirm that the emerald was secured in the first row and in the third position on this priestly garment. According to the Jewish Midrash the stone is associated with Jacob’s third son; a priestly tribe specifically chosen to serve GOD in the temple. The Jewish Midrash and Talmud further link the emerald to wisdom, devotion and intelligence.
It dawned on me that the twelve precious stones fastened on the High Priest’s breastplate not only represented the Sons of Israel; they also pointed to twelve particular spiritual attributes and gifts. And because the levels of the New Jerusalem will be adorned with living stones, it appears that the inhabitants of the New Jerusalem will operate according to spiritual laws that we have yet to conceive with our finite human minds:
“As you come to Him (Jesus Christ) the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, you also like living stones are being built into a spiritual houseto be a holy priesthood offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to GOD through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone (Jesus Christ); and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”…(1 Pet. 2:4-6)
“And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass. And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst. And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. (Rev. 21:18-22)
Jesus Christ our High Heavenly Priest (Heb 6, 7, 8, 9) is selecting His precious jewels and preparing His devoted Bride for heavenly citizenship in the New Jerusalem. He is already adorning the redeemed Church with gifts of the Holy Spirit for the express purpose of serving GOD, as did the priests of old in the temple. Yet the anointing and methods of administration are so much greater because of the Lord’s finished works! (Jn. 14:12) “Know you not that you are the temple and the Spirit of GOD dwells in you.”(1 Cor. 3:16)
“And He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (Rev. 1:6)
Prophet Daniel long ago prophesied that knowledge would increase during these latter days! And it is knowledge that can only be revealed through the wisdom and intelligence of the Holy Spirit. Through Him who brings to remembrance ancient mysteries and “things to come”. (Jn. 16:13)
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