Pronounced Visions of the Nuclear Destruction of America

 

A number of years ago the Lord showed me a pronounced vision of the nuclear destruction of my former hometown of Kansas City. Although this vision was about Kansas City, it also pertains to many other cities within America as well. I was working as a security officer at a bank in downtown Kansas City Missouri. I was making a foot patrol around the outside perimeter of the bank. I noticed some construction workers were standing around a manhole in the street that was taped off with barricades and flashing lights. I thought that this was strange since it was after ten p.m. I then heard a loud explosion and witnessed a large mushroom cloud ascend hundreds of feet into the air. I was terrified and ran for cover. I then looked into the street and noticed that there were not any construction workers, nor had any explosion occurred. I then walked over to the area of the street where I saw the manhole and barricades with flashing lights. To my amazement, there was neither a manhole, nor barricades. I then realized that I had seen a vision.

Several months later, I had a second vision. I was looking out the window from the Twelfth floor upon Kansas City. I was thinking of how beautiful the city looked at night. I then saw the city in rubble. Flames were ascending from the remains of destroyed buildings, and ash was falling from the sky. This ash was nuclear fallout. The Lord had given me two visions concerning the nuclear destruction of Kansas City.

In a dream, the angel of the Lord pointed out a window. I looked out the window and saw nuclear bombs going off, as well as nuclear missiles being launched. The angel said, “The west coast of California has been destroyed.” Another dream, I was driving my car through Utah at night. I witnessed a large nuclear explosion that was to my west. My car then stalled, and the lights of a nearby town went dark. I also had a dream about a group of people hiding in a bomb shelter in Paris France. I witnessed a large mushroom cloud ascend from behind the Eifel Tower. The Lord said that Paris was ground zero and no one would survive. I also had a dream that the nuclear bombs would cause the sun to scorch people with intense heat. I saw people hiding in caves, as well as holes in the ground to escape the intense heat. The nuclear war will most likely destroy the earth’s ozone layer.

Rev 16:8 Then the fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and power was given to him to scorch men with fire. 9 And men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues; and they did not repent and give Him glory.

Feb 19, 2024, I dreamed that I was in a tall building in a large city looking down upon the traffic below. I saw the reflection of a mushroom cloud produced from a nuclear explosion on the windshields of every car passing below. Dozens of cars passed by, and I knew I must warn people about the nuclear war that is coming. I ran outside and began yelling, "Nuclear War is Coming, Wake Up!" I repeated this several times, but nobody seemed to listen they walked by oblivious to God's warning. I then shouted several times, 'The United States of Sodom and Gomorrah will be judged! Then I woke from the dream. In the past the Lord told me to continue to warn people about the coming war, as well as to prepare for the coming tribulation. The Lord said, "Most people won't listen to you but warn them anyway." Jeremiah warned his nation of the coming Babylonian captivity, and most did not listen to him either.

God's Word is clear that there will Not be a pre-trib rapture. According to Christ in Matt 24, he will return and gather the saints immediately after the tribulation. Many Christians will be protected and kept out of the tribulation in remote wilderness location (Rev 12}. If you are able to head north to Canada, I highly recommend it!!

(NKJV) Matt 24:29 “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.  30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, 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.  31 And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

Joel 2:30 And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. 31 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come.

Isaiah 26:20 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. 21 For, behold, the Lord cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.

(The Wilderness a True Place for Survival)

The Lord showed me that it is crucial that Christians relocate to very remote areas in order to protect their families, as well as their food supply. During this time of war and famine, people will be desperate to feed their families, and they will kill you for your food, as well as supplies. Out of necessity, people will eventually consume all of the natural resources, including all the wildlife.

In Revelation chapter six we read about the four horsemen of the apocalypse. The white horse is symbolic of the Antichrist, who comes on the scene through great deception, then he goes forth to conquer many. Then we read of the red horse, which is war, followed by the black horse of famine with scales in his hand, then the pale horse of death, and Hades follows. As you can see from God’s Word, war is followed by worldwide famine. In addition, the time will come when money will be worthless and no one will be able to buy or sell without the mark, number, or name of the beast. It is crucial that Christians prepare ASAP, for sudden destruction will come and most people will be unprepared.

As I stated previously, we need to be in prayer, as well as fasting for direction from the Lord as to where to relocate to ride out the storm. The Lord has instructed me to relocate to a place of true wilderness, away from all towns and human population. The time will soon come when Christians will need to band together and share their resources in order to survive. In the book of Acts, we read where the early church did exactly this. Those who had an abundance shared with those who lacked, so that everyone’s needs were met, and the Apostles distributed the food accordingly. I believe that this type of community will be necessary once again.

Mountains can serve as a barrier between populated areas and wilderness, as well as slow down human traffic. I believe that remote mountainous areas are ideal for survival. I would recommend very tall mountains, like the Rockies, or the Coastal Mountains of British Columbia Canada. It is also necessary to live near a good water source, such as a lake, river, or year-round creek. It is also a good idea to live near plenty of trees, for firewood, as well as building materials. I would also recommend stockpiling as much food as possible. The dehydrated foods with a shelf life of thirty or forty years are ideal. I believe that it is a good idea to hide your food underground if possible. It is also a good idea to learn as much as possible about farming, gardening, hunting, and fishing. The time will come when there will be no more electricity, gasoline, or grocery stores, to depend on. When the war comes, society will be set back to primitive conditions.

According to government sources, if one nuclear bomb were to be set off in the stratosphere above the central United States, it would create an electromagnetic pulse that would knock out the national power grid, as well as all electronic devices and most cars. It would take over a century to get it up and running again. Also, according to government sources, if this occurs, ninety percent of the American population will die within one year. Most people are dependent upon Wal-Mart for food and supplies. We all drive cars to work, and trucks, trains, and planes are necessary for transport of food etc. All of our modern conveniences that we take for granted, will come to an end. That is why it is important to learn how to survive. In fact, the Lord spoke to my wife that a nuclear device will be set off in the stratosphere, above the United States. Russia, China, North Korea, as well as Iran, have war plans in place, which mention using a stratosphere bomb against America.

I believe that nuclear radiation will not affect God’s elect. I also believe that we will once again, see the same type of miracles that we read about in Exodus, as well as Acts. That is why we must learn to live by faith, and not fear, but like Noah, we need to prepare our ark of safety according to God’s direction.

(NKJV) Matt 24:29 “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, 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. 31 And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

Christ was not speaking metaphorically. The pre-trib rapture doctrine teaches that this passage is in reference to the second coming of Christ, seven years after the ingathering of the saints. However, Christ said at this time, he would send forth his angels to harvest the elect. This passage alone is enough to establish that the rapture and the second coming of Christ are the same event. Christ was clear that his only return would occur immediately after the tribulation.

Seek God for Refuge Now! Revelation Chapter Twelve

 

 I dreamed that I was standing outside of a large cement building. The building was the size of a large warehouse and was made entirely of cement, including the roof. There were two other large buildings that were storage units, with around a dozen garage type doors on them. There were several inches of water standing everywhere. Tsunami, or civil defense sirens, were continuously wailing throughout the dream. 

People were beginning to enter the large cement building for refuge from the coming storm. I said to my wife, "We need to warn people to seek refuge NOW!" I then woke to a vision of a large tornado coming toward us.

The coming storm is the Tribulation Period. People need to start making plans to ride out the storm in remote wilderness locations. Revelation chapter twelve tells us that God will protect and keep many of his elect out of the Great Tribulation, in remote, wilderness locations, of God's choosing. God's Word is crystal clear that there will NOT be a pre-tribulation rapture. If you are like most, expecting to be raptured before the Tribulation, you will most likely die.

God will NOT protect you where you are at. Nuclear War is coming and you need to SEEK GOD as to where to relocate for his protection. For example, Charlotte North Carolina is destined for judgment. God has showed me this several times. Most of the United States shall be destroyed by nuclear fire. People living in coastal areas need to be on High Alert according to the Lord. The Lord told me that the Tribulation Period will be 2028-2035.

 Please see my post entitled, "Visions of the Nuclear Judgment upon America." This post gives tips concerning where to relocate for the Great Tribulation. It is pinned to the top of this page under featured posts.

(Rev 12:13)  Now when the dragon saw that he had been cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child. 14 But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness to her place, where she is nourished for a time and times and half a time, from the presence of the serpent.  15 So the serpent spewed water out of his mouth like a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away by the flood.  16 But the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed up the flood which the dragon had spewed out of his mouth.  17 And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.

The Lord Jesus Christ told us exactly when he will return, as well as when he will send forth his angels to gather the elect. Christ said that immediately after the tribulation of those days he would return and gather his elect unto himself.  Christ will return, and resurrect the dead, at the Last Trump, on the Last Day.

 (NKJV) Matt 24:29 “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.  30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, 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.  31 And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

The Seven Churches of Revelation, Part 3: Pergamos (Written by my Wife)

 

The Seven Churches of Revelation, Part 3: Pergamos

(Revelation 2:12) And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith He which hath the sharp sword with two edges;

Just as we read John's description of Jesus in Revelation 1:16, Jesus is again described as having a two-edged sword. I am sure your mind went to Hebrews 4 as mine did.  I usually prefer the KJV, but I really like the amplified version for these verses.

(Hebrews 4:12-13) For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart. And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, and revealed to the eyes of Him with whom we have to give account.

We may think of these verses as the sword representing the Bible and how we can and should measure our actions against it.  Yes, this is so true, but how much more so is The Word Himself (John 1:1 -In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.).  He examines not only our actions, but also our motivations behind those actions.  Are we doing right or kind things to earn His favor, to make ourselves look righteous, or simply because we love God and want to please Him?  This brings us again to the phrase below in verse 13, that all of our works are known by the only One who will judge us accurately as well as fairly. 

(Psalm 7:8-9) The Lord shall judge the people: judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me. Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins [the innermost parts of our hearts and minds].  

Praise God!  Can we say anyone else will judge us with righteousness?  How many quickly dismiss us when we make mistakes?  But God is gracious to judge us as individuals and gives us grace based on many different factors in our lives.  Don't be fooled, that is not an excuse to sin (See Romans 6:1-2), but instead it is a reason to honor the King of Kings with loyalty and right living.    

(Revelation 2:13) I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

Yes, you will see those first 4 words (in verse 13) to every church in Revelation.  I expounded more on it in part 1, and you can read those verses there.  Added to knowing our works, Jesus says He knows where we dwell.  We could say this means He understands our circumstances and therefore has compassion for what we go through.  But this also means Jesus knows when we go to places we should not dare to go.  He is always watching.  

In the case of the church in Pergamos, they were in an evil place that was seeped in paganism, including having a huge altar or throne to Zeus that was pretty prominent.  The city was also full of moral comprise.  Jesus not only was pleased with the church in Pergamos for resisting such influences but also expects the same from us.  Do not take 2 Corinthians 6 lightly, but see it as a very real warning; you will see how it ties in to Revelation 2:14-16 as well. 

(2 Corinthians 6:14-18- 7:1) Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate," saith the Lord, "and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 

If interested, you can read more on the subject of being unequally yoked here: https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2026/03/2-corinthians-614-18-71-part-2.html

(Revelation 2:14-16) But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. 

You see how 2 Corinthians also applies to the issues Jesus has against Pergamos and all of us who choose to follow false religions/immoral practices or closely align with those involved with such?

Unlike the church in Ephesus (part 1), where Jesus was pleased with them for hating the practice of the Nicolaitanes, this church is the opposite.

I will be honest; I do not see how this church could take a stand against the doctrines of Satanic paganism and yet be accepting of the Nicolaitanes who were also said to be immoral and involved with false idolatries.  Then again, sounds like so many people today.  They may say they would never worship Satan, and yet have no problems with celebrating Halloween, watching programs/reading books full of witchcraft (Cartoons full of witches, spells, curses, and false gods are not innocent just because they are animated!), view pornography, go to bars, have sex outside of marriage, smoke so-called harmless drugs, etc.  Many Christians today are just like the church in Pergamos who took a stand for Christ in some areas, but hugely compromised in others.  

(1 Corinthians 10:21) Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.

These are not minor issues to God. Don't believe me, notice the list in Revelation 21 (See also Galatians 5:19-21):

(Revelation 21:8) But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers [This includes rebelliously allowing occult books/movies into your home], and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Notice, Jesus tells them He will fight against them and quickly use His sword against them unless they repent.  We need to take His messages seriously.  He gives us warning after warning, so we have time to change our actions and return to Him. (2 Peter 3:9 - The Lord is... longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.)  There will be a day when the warnings will end, and we will be held accountable for ignoring the gracious lifeline He so desperately longs for us grasp onto.

But remember, Jesus is always so very gracious to forgive us each and every single time we repent. Don't waste time, turn away from sin today! 

(1 John 1:9) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Prasie God for His infinite mercy!

(Revelation 2:17) He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

If we have ears, Jesus wants us all to apply this message to our lives.

This last part about the rewards that are gifted to those who overcome sin is so beautifully intriguing! I don't know the exact implication of this verse, but could Jesus Himself be our hidden manna (our Bread of Life) as He will no longer be hidden from us when we go to Heaven? We will see Him face to face as He really is and we will feast at the Father's table of eternal life! Not really sure that is what was intended here, but it is a profoundly hopeful and joyful picture.  

This also makes me think of the song by C. Austin Miles, "There's a new name written down in glory, and it's mine, yes it's mine. I've met the Author of my story, and He's mine, yes He's mine."

So fascinating and beautiful to think of receiving a white stone with a new name.  Makes me feel emotional just thinking about it.  I picture having a private talk with Jesus as He hands me my stone.  Goodness, makes we weep!  How beautiful that day will be!  

Amos Chapters 2 and 8: A Warning From God

 

Today, the angel of the Lord told me to read Amos chapters 2 and 8. Although this passage is about the sins of Judah against the poor and needy, it directly pertains to America as well. God's judgment is about to fall upon the United States and it's harlot churches.

 Many who claim to be Christians have lost all, or most, compassion for the poor, sick, and needy. They have been blinded by their loyalty to the MAGA version of the Republican Party. They don't want to see their tax dollars go toward helping the poor and sick. They don't care that all federal funding has been cut off from food banks and school lunch programs, SNAP, or that millions are losing their health care. However, they don't mind that over one and a half trillion taxpayer dollars are going to the military and ICE. The merchants of the land are unnecessarily price gouging the public with overpriced food and gasoline as well. Prices could be lower, but greed prevails over compassion.

The UN admits that there will not be enough food for the world in 2027. They are preparing for a huge spike in global hunger. God hears the cries of the poor and hungry, as well as sees all of the greed and price gouging. Heaven will answer with fire!

Amos 8:4 Hear this, O ye that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail, 5 Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit? 6 That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes; yea, and sell the refuse of the wheat? 7 The Lord hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob, Surely I will never forget any of their works. 8 Shall not the land tremble for this, and every one mourn that dwelleth therein? and it shall rise up wholly as a flood; and it shall be cast out and drowned, as by the flood of Egypt. 9 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord God, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day:

Amos 2:6 Thus saith the Lord; For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes;

An overview of Amos Chapter 8: This passage highlights the economic greed of the merchants who manipulate the weights, scales, and prices in the marketplace—even as they continue with their religious practices. Dishonest merchants, though, mixed the sweepings with the grain and sold it as pure grain to the poor.

Amos treats this as more than bad business. Amos condemned unjust business practice as a religious problem—a sin against the justice and righteousness of God. In response, God swears an oath, and by this oath God binds himself to a specific, unalterable course of action.

The judgment includes darkness, mourning, and a "famine" of God's word. In times of great distress Israel turned to the Lord for a prophetic word of hope or guidance, but in the coming judgment the Lord will answer all such appeals with silence—the awful silence of God.

Due to Trump's tariffs and wars, the world's economies are in dire straits. In the next few years, it is going to get a lot worse. Groceries, gas, water, electricity, as well as real estate, are already unaffordable for most.

Trump is asking for 1.5 trillion dollars to build up the military, as well as to build new missiles, and advanced nuclear bombs. History has proven that when a nation spends money on weapons, it intends to use them. Obviously, this military buildup is for offensive warfare.

Trump has recently said several times now, that we can't afford Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, or daycare services, because we are involved in wars. He doesn't care about the welfare of the American people because he is fixated on himself, and his desires. Trump is a man of war and conquest. He needs his military parades, Triumphant Arch, golden statues of himself, as well as a ballroom in the White House.

In the recent past Trump said," Let the poor children starve." Sadly, he meant it.

Many people believe that the poor are under a curse of poverty and God must be punishing them. This mindset is due to many decades of the influence of prosperity gospel preachers on Christianity. Kenneth Copeland has a net worth of over one billion dollars, and he has scorn for the poor. His vast wealth will not buy his way into Heaven, but it will ensure his place in Hell. Christ told the rich young ruler to sell his vast possessions and give the money to the poor and come follow him. You cannot serve God and money because only one can be your master.

We are commanded to help the poor and the sick, as well as not to show partiality to anyone. There are Many churches that have a VIP section roped off in front of their church, or on the stage. The big tithers, guest ministers, deacons, elders, or best dressed are honored with these reserved seats. James said that when the man with the gold ring and goodly apparel is given the choice seat and the poor man is made to stand you show partiality. The prosperity gospel type churches are teaching the polar opposite to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Sadly, their bad influence has corrupted many churches.

James 2:2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3 And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: 4 Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? 5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? 6 But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

Matt 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? 21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. 23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matt 25:32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? 38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? 39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. 41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:

Rev 6:5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.

Europe Prepares for Possible War with Russia

 

Europe is stepping up its security and civil-defense preparedness amid growing concerns over Russia-linked hybrid threats, including drones, sabotage and cyberattacks. The EU has also encouraged citizens to be prepared to remain self-sufficient for at least 72 hours during a major crisis.

Finland recently conducted Europe’s largest civil-defense exercise since World War II, while European leaders continue discussing stronger collective responses to emerging security threats.

Ecumenical Unity Apostasy

 

The Awaken The Nation event in Washington DC is an ecumenical unity event that is heretical and should be avoided. This is a multi-religious gathering led by New Apostolic Reformation heretics. People of many false religions gather for preaching, teaching, as well as praise and worship. God's Word is clear that we are not to even sit down to a meal together with someone who claims to be a believer but is in a false religion.

The NAR false Apostles, and self-proclaimed prophets, that lead this event are of a demonic spirit and they are offering up strange fire to a Holy God who does NOT know them. Today, the angel of the Lord told me that the praise and worship offered up at this event is detestable and is the habitation of MANY DEMONS. The harlot Babylon church now has female apostles. The Word of God clearly has no meaning to them. Apostles, pastors, as well as elders, are to be men.

They are also making a lot of money off this cesspool of wickedness. I have listed the prices below from their website. It is clear that these prosperity gospel ministers are all about money. Christ said, "freely you have received, freely give."

GENERAL ADMISSION - ONE 3-DAY TICKET PASS 100

WATCH PARTY Online 77

1 FULL EXPERIENCE (including lodging, some meals, and “Anointing Oil from The Remnant” 800

EXHIBITOR - HARVEST BUILDER PACKAGE 2,500

EXHIBITOR - KINGDOM INFULENCER PACKAGE 5,000

EXHIBITOR - APOSTOLIC PARTNER PACKAGE 10,000

EXHIBITOR - LEGACY IMPACT PARTNER 15,000

Good Teaching on Sound Doctrine by David Wilkerson

 

 This is a good teaching on sound doctrine. It's time for the churches to wake up and realize that their dead sermons and theology are sending people to Hell. Repentance is not a one-time event. Repentance is a lifestyle, also known as being born again.

ICE has Detained Over 6,200 Children

 

ICE has detained more than 6,200 children since Trump took office, at least 500 of them three years old or younger, and the average stay keeps growing.

Mothers describe worms and mold in the food, metal bunks in rooms shared with a dozen strangers, kids constantly sick, some cutting themselves or talking about suicide. Two measles cases turned up inside. DHS says detainees are "being provided with proper medical care" and three meals a day evaluated by dieticians.

The country's largest family detention center sits in Dilley, Texas, 72 miles south of San Antonio, run by the private prison company CoreCivic. It holds up to 2,400 parents and children. ICE does not allow journalists inside.

A Venezuelan mother, Maria Betania, was arrested with her two kids while they were walking to the school bus stop. They spent 17 days in Dilley before a federal judge ordered them released.

A pastor in San Antonio who meets detainees' families every week says roughly one in four families in her congregation has had someone arrested and deported.

Around 3,500 people have cycled through Dilley since it reopened, more than half of them minors. That is more people than live in the town of Dilley itself.

A 1997 court settlement limits detention of children to about 20 days. At least 60 kids have been held there for 100 days or longer, among them a 16-year-old Los Angeles student who had planned to try out for varsity tennis and has now spent 123 days locked up after Marco Rubio ordered his family's green cards revoked.

Ariana Velasquez, 14, held with her mother for about 45 days, wrote: "Since I got to this Center all you will feel is sadness and mostly depression."

The Seven Churches of Revelation, Part 1: Ephesus (Written by my Wife)

 

The Seven Churches of Revelation, Part 1: Ephesus

I was not sure what to write about next, but as I was scrolling through my homepage on my ministry's Facebook page, I saw three different artwork images created that listed the seven churches in Revelation.  I knew I had my answer. I know this is a topic that had been written on probably thousands of times, but I cannot assume the three postings from pages I do not even follow, as a mere coincidence.  I know many people have probably done a better job writing on this subject, but this is my humble commentary.  (Here are part 1 and 2 of my husband's excellent writings on the 7 churches: https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2026/04/revelation-21-29-seven-churches-part.html & https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2026/04/revelation-31-22-seven-churches-part.html )

This is not a deep historical dive into each church, but I am mostly going to be showing us how we can apply each message to our own lives. 

(Revelation 2:1) Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks.

Let's go back to chapter 1. When John begins reporting his revelation from God, he tells us his description of Jesus.  Chapter 1 is too long to list here, but please read the entire chapter on your own.  Here is a brief excerpt from John's description (or you can read Revelation 1:1-20 here from my Bible Journal https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2025/05/revelation-11-20.html )

(Revelation 1:10-16) I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, Saying, "I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea." And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

Such a beautiful and majestic description!  You will see in chapter 2 that he also mentions the 7 stars and 7 candlesticks.  In verse 20, Jesus explains this:

(Revelation 1:20) The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. 

Now we will explore these 7 churches one at a time.

(Revelation 2:2) 'I know thy works..."

You will notice that to each and every church Jesus states, "I know thy works."  No, our works can never earn our salvation, but our works very much do matter and all we do is being observed and recorded.  We will all be accountable for our works.  

(Romans 14:10-11) For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written, "As I live," saith the Lord, "every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God."   

(Proverbs 24:12) Doth not He that pondereth the heart consider it? and He that keepeth thy soul, doth not He know it? and shall not He render to every man according to his works?

(Ecclesiastes 12:14) For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

I don't mean to dwell on the judgment issue, but I believe that if more people really comprehended the fact that we will all be judged for all our actions, we would be so much more careful in our choices, so here are just two more:

(Matthew 16:27) [Jesus said], "For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works."

(Revelation 20:12-13) And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

Now back to Revelation, chapter 2.

(Revelation 2:2) 'I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.'

Jesus loves to report the good things He sees in people because He wants so much for each of us to succeed in our spiritual walk with the Holy Trinity.  (2 Peter 3:9 - The Lord... is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.) He wants to encourage us to serve Him with all of our hearts. mind, and strength.  He will uphold us when no one else stands by us.  He will be our Champion and cheer us on when everyone else is trying to drag us down.  He will be our strength and help us go against the flow of an immoral world. (Romans 12:1-2 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.)

For the church of Ephesus, Jesus is pleased with their labor and patience.  He mentions their labor twice.  It can be very difficult to labor for the cause of Christ.  Finances, bad health, and
 lack of other resources can make it hard. However, God does not want our excuses why we cannot serve Him but is very pleased when we just get in there and serve Him in whatever ability we posses.  Have you heard this song written by Kittie L. Suffield: "Little is much when God is in it? Labor not for wealth or fame; There's a crown and you can win it, If you go in Jesus' name."?  So true.  But may we seek more to lay our crown at His feet than to seek our own glory.

It is often difficult to find patience when we endure trials (Romans 5:3-4- And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope:) as well as being patient with others when they exasperate us (1 Timothy 6:11 -But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.).  As I mentioned above, this series is not a historical documentary, but more of a personal one for each of us.  Therefore, I do not know what type of patience Jesus was referring to in reference to the Ephesians, but we can be certain, that both types of patience please the Lord.

There are so many ways we can choose to stand against evil.  It can be in the forms of injustice or moral issues.  In this case Jesus says here that He is pleased with those whose intolerance of evil is exposing the false apostles as liars.  Some people may get angry when a True follower of Jesus points out a false belief or heretical spiritual leader, but as long as it is done with tact and in order to help open the eyes of others, it is what Jesus would like us to do.  We do not want to turn a blind eye when we see millions following a false preacher or false messiah. (Ephesians 5:11 - And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. & Matthew 15:14 -They be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.)

(Revelation 2:4-5) 'Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.'

Verses 4-5 are enough to convince me that eternal security is false doctrine (although there are many other verses in the Bible that also say the same).  When we fall away from our First Love, our walk with Jesus Christ, our candlestick can be removed out of heaven.  But the great news is that Jesus gives each and every one of us a chance to fix our mistakes.  When we repent and repeat our first works (dedicating our life to God, asking for forgiveness of sins, possibly even another baptism), He will take us back! (Here is just one writing I have done on this issue: https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2023/02/come-as-you-are-but-dont-stay-that-way.html )

(Revelation 2:6) 'But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate.'

Jesus again points out a positive quality the Ephesians possess. He again recognizes and appreciates that they hated sinful practices.  We should emulate this attitude. (Romans 12:9 - Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.)

To quickly sum up the deeds of the Nicolaitanes (Nicolaitans, in other version) that Jesus hated, they were full of idolatrous compromise and sexual immorality, which they justified by a distorted teaching that perverted grace into a license to sin. (1 Corinthians 10:14 - Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. & 2 Timothy 2:22 - Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.)

(Revelation 2:7) "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God." 

This last verse to the church of Ephesus is exactly why I want to share all 7 messages of the churches so we can see how we can relate.  Because Jesus wants all of us to hear these messages.

To overcome means we have overcome sin in our lives.  Not that any of us will ever be perfect, of course, but that we can overcome temptations to sin and conquer our fleshly desires to please Jesus.  When we choose the plan of salvation and continue to walk in ways of holiness, we too we be able to eat of the tree of life in God's eternal paradise!  

(1 John 5:3-4) For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and His commandments are not grievous. For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world.