Religion vs Relationship (Written by my wife)

As we have been speaking with others about the Lord (Mel does the majority of the talking, as I am still too timid), a common thread keeps reappearing as we realize that most seekers have the same types of doubts.  The below discussion is based on a conglomeration of several encounters blended into one. 

“I know all about God,” he insists, “I know all about religion.  In fact, I was married in an Assembly of God Church, and I’ve been a Lutheran, a Mormon, and even a Catholic, but I don’t go to church any more.  I’ve read the Book of Mormon, The Koran, and The Talmud, so I know what you’re talking about.  Jesus was just a good man, and there are many different gods, but none of them are for me.  Oh, I’m not an atheist; I just don’t think any god cares about me so I don’t care about any one god.”

We are not into religion, but into a relationship with Jesus Christ, the only way to salvation.  Jesus loves you and wants you to accept Him as your Savior.  It is okay to ask the tough questions because God wants us to seek His face and make an intelligent decision when we choose Him for our Lord.

“But how do you know your way is the right way?” he taunts, “Jesus was just one of many good men.  There are many other good men too.  Why should I choose your way?”

Because Jesus died on the cross for your sins.  No one else has done that for you.  He chose to leave Heaven and suffer a horrible death to pay the price for your sins.  He rose again from the grave so that you may also have eternal life. Did Joseph Smith, Buddha, or Mohammed do that for you?

Unmoved by the love of Christ, the next question is, “If Jesus is all-powerful, then why did He need to go to the cross?  Couldn’t He just simply choose to forgive my sins and just, well, do it from Heaven?”

There are things we cannot understand.  The Bible says Jesus had to repurchase us back from Satan.  On this side of life, we can never fully grasp why, but the Bible tells us that when we get to Heaven all will be made known and we will understand it all clearly.  The Bible says there are spiritual wars going on that we cannot see nor comprehend.  What we do know is that Jesus is our protector from a life spent in Hell and He is willing to send His angels to do battle for us when we live holy lives. 

“Humph!  If God is so wonderful, then why is there so much suffering?”

We live in a fallen world because God chose to give us free will, and man rebelled.  Adam and Eve chose their own selfish wants over fellowship with their Creator.  Adam and Eve betrayed this gift and chose to listen to the serpent’s lies rather than God’s warnings simply because the serpent’s lies were more appealing than God’s Truth.  This is why we live in a world full of death and tragedy, not because God is cruel, but because man chose to alienate us from God by using his free will out of the desire of wanting to be like God.  Humans do not want fellowship with God, nor do they want His advice, protection, or correction, they want to be gods!  They want to be independent.  They want to use their free will to do whatever they so please, then cry out, “God save me,” when it’s convenient.  Or curse at God even though they have made no effort to live a holy life and only pray when they want something. Therefore, suffering exists not because God is cruel, but because man chose to defy God.  Man caused this fallen world and the good suffer because of it. 

A few moments of silence from the antagonist, before asking, “Well, how do you even know this Jesus is real?  There are many myths and legends of virgin births and men who rose from the dead.  Why should I believe your Jesus is the only true story?”

Because of a historian named Flavius Josephus.  He was alive during the time of Christ and testified to all he saw.  His writings prove the Bible is real.

“I’m sure this guy was just some believer that wrote those things to make Jesus look good,” the scoffer insists.

No, Josephus was not a believer.  He was a famous historian that worked for several Caesars. In fact, he was an orthodox Jew who opposed Christianity, also called The Way back then.  If he could have disproved all the disciples had reported, he absolutely would have.

“Hmmm.”

You can look it up for yourself.  Do your own research; see what Josephus wrote.

A flicker of light shows in the person’s eyes, but soon is clouded over again as he says, “Well, I still say churches are all a bunch of nonsense.  They just want your money.  And most churches wouldn’t accept someone like me.”

The Lord spoke to us and told us to step away from churches a while ago.  Jesus in not about religion or the prosperity preachers, He is all about relationship.  Living a life set apart from sin and choosing to daily walk down paths of righteousness, having compassion for others, and serving those less fortunate, that’s what being a Christian is all about.

There is silence again.  The person on the other side of the fence is seriously contemplating all we have said, and we are fervently praying a seed has been planted.

Eventually we part ways on friendly terms, the other person refusing to admit we are right, but promising to think about all we have said.  Fair enough, that is all we ask, but please pick up a Bible and discover Jesus on your own, apart from what the false churches are teaching. 

We continue to pray for the people of our encounters, as we pray for you, our readers.  We pray for others to enter your life that will water the seeds we have planted.  Perhaps we are an answer to someone else’s prayer.  We pray God’s Truths will seep into the fibers of your soul so deep that you cannot let them go.  We pray God will grab a hold of your heart until you give in and grab ahold of His garment.  We pray for salvation and an eternal walk with the Lord. 

 

 

 

The Truth about the Rapture and End Time Preparation

The Truth about the Rapture and End Time Preparation

The signs of the times are all around us. Christ said that many false christs and prophets will arise, and will show great signs and wonders, and will deceive many. Today, there are many counterfeit revivals going on worldwide in which demonic manifestations have replaced God’s Spirit. The reason why this is happening is due to the popular grace for everything message, which has replaced holiness teaching. Other signs of the end times are wars and rumors of wars, increased earthquakes, famines, and pestilences (Matt 24:1-28). It is undeniable that we are living in the end times, but the good news is that our Lord Jesus Christ will return shortly. When Christ returns and establishes the kingdom of God on earth, He will wipe away every tear, and sickness and death will be no more, paradise will be restored, and peace will come to creation.    

There is much controversy as to the timing of the rapture, but God’s Word is very clear on this subject and we will explore what it really teaches. This is not a subject that should divide us, but it is critical that we be informed of the truth. The pre-tribulation rapture viewpoint is very dangerous because it teaches people that there is no need to prepare for the tribulation, or hard times ahead, because God is going to rapture you up to Heaven for seven years, then return again to establish his kingdom. This man-made doctrine is contrary to God’s Word and was created by taking scriptures out of context, as well as making scriptures jump through many hoops in order to bring about a man pleasing belief.

The doctrine of the Rapture is not mentioned in any Christian writings of which we have knowledge, until after the year 1830. It is believed that this doctrine originated in England. Many scholars claim that the pre-tribulation rapture doctrine originated with Puritan preachers and Cotton Mather, and increased in popularity in 1830s due to John Nelson Darby.  The pre-tribulation rapture doctrine was also popular with the Plymouth Brethren, and became popular in the United States in the early 20th century due to the Scofield Reference Bible.

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. (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.

 

 The Apostle Paul taught that we will not be caught up to meet the Lord in the air until the dead are raised first, then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them. Paul did not say that we will be caught up to Heaven, but that we will meet the Lord in the air as he returns, this is our transformation into immortality (1 Thess 4:13-18).

(1 Cor 15:51)  Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed—  52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.  53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.   If we establish when the dead are raised, we will know when the remnant who are alive, will be caught up and transformed. Christ said, that he will raise the dead on the last day. John 6:39  This is the will of the Father who sent Me, that of all He has given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day.  40 And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day.”  Paul taught that the dead are raised first, then the living are caught up with them at the last trump. The last trump is a reference to the sounding of the seventh angel in the book of Revelation.  Rev 10:7  but in the days of the sounding of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, the mystery of God would be finished, as He declared to His servants the prophets. Rev 11:15  Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!” As you can see, God’s Word clearly teaches that the dead are raised, as well as the living are transformed, on the last day, at the last trump.

Another interesting fact is that all those martyred within the Great Tribulation will have part in the first resurrection (resurrection of the righteous). If the rapture/resurrection occurred before the tribulation then the martyred ones would have no resurrection. Rev 20:4  And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. 5 But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.  6 Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.

God’s Word teaches us that he will protect many of his children in the wilderness during this time of tribulation. The overcomers will be the remnant that will never see death. (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.

 God did not rapture Noah out of the earth, nor did he build the ark for him, rather he instructed him how to build the ark.  Noah was obedient to God and although it took him 120 years to build the ark, he did not give up. Because of Noah’s obedience to the Lord, we are here today. Like Noah, we need to be making preparations for the soon coming tribulation. I believe that the Lord is instructing people to prepare communities in remote wilderness areas for the time of trouble ahead. We all need to be seeking the Lord with much fasting and prayer concerning where to relocate to ride out the storm. The cities, as well as populated areas are destined for judgment. This is not a time for fear but action. If we trust God as Noah did, then we will be obedient to him and follow his voice.  The Lord protected the Hebrews in the land of Goshen from the plagues that struck Egypt. I believe that he will do likewise for his children who obey His voice and relocate. Those who are waiting for a rapture to take them out will perish along with the Egyptians.

Shortly after the death of my nephew in 2013, the Lord blessed me with a dream of his return. I was also grieving over the death of my only brother and this dream brought me great comfort. Throughout the entire dream I heard a song by Sandi Patti entitled, "We shall behold him." I also woke up singing this song. In my dream, I saw a great city descending from God, out of Heaven, it looked like many castles, shining brighter than the sun. This may have been the New Jerusalem, or symbolic of the Kingdom of God coming to the earth. Then I heard a loud voice shout, "Every eye shall behold him!" Then I saw the face of Jesus Christ fill the entire sky! His face was turned away from the earth because of wickedness, but as he was returning, he turned his face toward the earth. His face was transparent like that of a spirit, but you could clearly see his features. He was wearing a very large crown filled with many jewels. When the elect saw him, they fell to their knees, and lifted up their faces and hands toward him. Then their faces began to glow brightly, and soon their entire bodies were transformed into their immortal form. I know that the return of Christ will occur soon, because the Lord has spoken to me three times that I will never see death, yet will be transformed when he returns.      

(Rev 1:7) Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.

In the next chapter, I will share visions that the Lord has given me of the soon coming nuclear war. The great war to come, will cause a famine greater than this world has ever known.  The Lord told me that people will eat their pets, as well as each other. The Lord also 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 horseman of the apocalypse. The white horse is symbolic of Christ, who executes his righteous judgments, 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.

 

 

 

 

 

The Testing of Our Faith

The Testing of Our Faith

 

 

NKJV (Romans 5:3) And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

 As Christians, we face many trials and temptations in life that we don't always understand. The Christian life is not an easy one for a person who truly is walking the walk. Many people ask, "Why do good people suffer"? Romans 5 states that the tribulations that we face in life produces perseverance and perseverance produces character, as well as hope. In many ways this life is like a military boot camp, our character is developed through the hard knocks of life. We can allow hardships to create bitterness or we can learn patience and trust in the Lord.

(1 Peter 1:6) In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

 (1 Peter 1:6,7) states that the various trials that we face are for the testing and refining of our faith. Our faith is more precious than gold and it will be refined by fire. What fires in life tests your faith? The death of a loved one, or losing a job, or dealing with an illness, are among the many trials that we face. I have known people that became very hard and bitter because of their hard knocks in life. They allowed bitterness to become hatred and were filled with jealousy and every other form of bad fruit. However, I have also known people with terminal illnesses that turned to Christ, and were overflowing with love, compassion, kindness, and good works. The choice is ours how we deal with hardships. Christians are called to bear good fruit, and to let their light shine before men so that they will glorify the Father in Heaven.


( 2 Peter 1:5) But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

(2 Peter 1:5-11) States that we are to add to our faith virtue, knowledge, self- control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love. These fruits of the Spirit should be evident within the life of all believers. If God's Spirit truly dwells within us, then his attributes should be present within our lives. Christ said that any tree that does not bring forth good fruit would be hewn down and cast in the fire. The testing of our faith should lead to a lifestyle that brings honor to God. If a Christian is subject to outbursts of wrath, he may push people away from the Kingdom of God. I have known hot tempered, as well as gossiping, backbiting Christians, who have brought shame to the name of Christ. If we will show brotherly kindness and love to our fellow man, we may lead them to salvation. Peter states to be diligent to make your call and election sure by doing these things, so that you may obtain an entrance to the kingdom of Christ. Faith alone will not save your soul; you must live the life, and walk the walk. If you are truly born again then Christ’s attributes will reflect in your life.  

(James 1:2) My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

It can be very hard to count all of our trials as joy, but when we have an eternal perspective about this temporal life, it all comes into focus. God is a loving Father who wants the best for his children. God knows what it takes to produce righteousness, which leads to eternal life. God does not always give us what we want, because he desires to cultivate good fruit within our life. A good parent will not spoil a child who shows signs of greed. If we learn to be patient and wait upon the Lord, in due time we will reap blessings.   

(James 1:12) Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 15 Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.

We truly are blessed when we endure temptation and we overcome it by the power of God's Spirit living within. God's Word is clear that no one is tempted by God, each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and is enticed. It is not a sin to be tempted, our minds are a battleground between the kingdoms of light and darkness. However, when we give in to the temptation and allow it to become reality, we sin.  The wages of sin is death, but by the power of the Holy Spirit, we can crucify our flesh (sinful nature) and live lives pleasing to God, bringing him honor. Nevertheless, we must stand strong against the schemes of the devil.

(Ephesians 6:14) Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

In order to survive spiritual warfare, we must be clothed with the full armor of God. Verses 14-18 states, that we are to stand, having girded our waist with truth. According to God’s Word, no liar shall inherit the kingdom of Heaven. In regard, to the swearing of oaths, Christ said that our yes should mean yes, and our no should mean no, and anything else comes from the evil one. God holds truth in high regard and so should we. Next, we are told to put on the breastplate of righteousness. Righteousness does not mean perfection, but it does mean that we are to live right, and this is a reference to sanctification (being purified by God’s Spirit). The breastplate is the most important part of the warrior’s armor because it guards the heart, lungs, as well as other vital organs. God’s Word teaches us, that without holiness no man shall see the Father. Satan’s desire is to morally corrupt a person. Sinful compromise is a spiritual death blow to the Christian, that is why the breastplate of righteousness is the most vital piece of armor for our survival. We are also told to have our feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. God’s Word says, blessed are the feet of those who bring the good news. If you belong to Christ, then you are commissioned to share your faith with others. It is very important to have our theology straight before sharing our faith, because we are held responsible by God for what we teach. That is why we need to not only read God’s Word, but to study it, to show ourselves approved. Christ made peace, between us and the Father through his death upon the cross, and we are to share this gospel of peace with others.

 We are also told to take the shield of faith to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. Fear is the opposite of faith and fear can quite often empower Satan’s attacks against us. That is why faith is vital for our protection against the many on slots and snares of the evil one. In battle, the shield repelled the blows of the enemies weapons, and the same is also true in spiritual warfare, it is the shield of faith that stops the attacks. If we have faith that our Lord is bigger, as well as stronger, than any of our enemies, then our prayers will be answered and victory will be the result. Faith is the key for many breakthroughs in the Christian walk. Healings, deliverance from demonic activity, as well as everyday life situations, require faith to get results. We are also told to wear the helmet of salvation. Paul was saying that we must remain in Christ, and continue to keep the helmet of salvation on, because it is possible to fall away from Christ, because we have a free will. We are also told that the sword of the Spirit is the Word of God. God’s Word is our weapon against the enemy of our souls. When the enemy attacks, we are to lift our shield of faith, and stand on God’s Word to stop the attacks. When the enemy attacks me, I quote scriptures with faith in response. If you rebuke the enemy in Christ’s name, as well as quote Bible verses with faith, you will put the enemy to flight. God Bless!!

 

       

 

Recent Dreams and Visions: Comet falls to the Earth and Nuclear Armageddon

Recent Dreams and Visions: Comet falls to the Earth and Nuclear Armageddon

Rev 8: 7 The first angel sounded: And hail and fire followed, mingled with blood, and they were thrown to the earth. And a third of the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up. 8 Then the second angel sounded: And something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea, and a third of the sea became blood. 9 And a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. 10 Then the third angel sounded: And a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water. 11 The name of the star is Wormwood. A third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the water, because it was made bitter.

In a recent dream, I saw a large comet with a fiery tail fall to the earth, as well as fiery meteors falling upon cities. Buildings as far as the eye could see were burning rubble, and the trees were burning. People were running in the streets in a state of panic. The waters had become bitter and there was no shelter. I took refuge in the house of the Lord for protection. I was in a house, not a church building.

 Many churches are in state of apostasy (fallen away from Christ) because of the distorted grace message that they preach. The Lord is removing his Spirit from many churches (Ichabod) because they are not teaching the sheep to get sin out of their lives and to pursue righteousness. The only hope for protection during the coming tribulation is obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ. If you are truly set apart from the world (born again), the Lord is willing to protect you in His wilderness sanctuaries (Rev 12). We must all seek the Lord, with fasting and prayer as to where to ride out the storm.

Today, I was awakened from a deep sleep by a loud voice that said, “Nuclear.” I saw the transparent face of an angel as she turned her face toward me. The angels who instruct me are male or female in appearance. The Lord has given me many dreams, visions, as well as words, about the coming nuclear holocaust. Today, the Lord was telling me that many more visions are to come. The Russian anti-christ, and his ally China, will destroy America in the near future.

In another dream, I was standing in line with hundreds of people to register for a new form of national census. I understood that anyone who did not register their family would be prosecuted. I waited in line for many hours before my turn came. Next, I witnessed a congressman standing in front of a stone monument of an eagle. He was urging the government to take ownership of all businesses and lands. The American people were very upset that a communist form of government was replacing capitalism. I also understood that the American eagle had great influence worldwide. I witnessed a revolution within America and saw the White House destroyed by a bomb. I also heard a voice say, “Aviation stopped by order of congress.” I believe that these events will unfold shortly and will set the stage for the Great Tribulation.      

Christmas Messages from both of us

Christmas Messages from both of us

Who do you say that He is? Written by Mel

Who was this babe born over two thousand years ago in Bethlehem of Judea? Many claim that he was a prophet, a great teacher, or just a good man. However, who do you say that He is?

Christ said that before Abraham was, I AM. Christ declared himself to be the Great I AM (Yahweh), by making this statement.

Then the Jews said to Him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?” Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.”  John 8:57-58    

The prophet Isaiah wrote that the future Messiah would be called, the Mighty God and Everlasting Father!

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.  Isaiah 9:6-7

 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”  Matthew 1:23

John chapter one, as well as Colossians one, reveal that Christ is indeed God, the creator of all things visible and invisible. He is the image of the invisible God. All things were created through him and for him.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.  John 1:1-5 & 10-14

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.  Colossians 1:15-18 

Let us remember that Christmas is not about the mythical Santa Claus or reindeer. Jesus is the reason for the season. God left his throne in glory and became a man and humbled himself to the death on the cross, to provide redemption for fallen mankind. God Bless!

 

 

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year! (Written by Julie)

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year as we remember that Jesus left a world more perfect than we can ever imagine to live in a dusty, primitive, violent world.  While you sing the worshipful songs and hear the story of Jesus’ miraculous birth to a virgin (1), please remember the story does not stop there.

Jesus was born for the sole purpose of giving up His life thirty-three years later.  Jesus gave up His throne surrounded by angels (2) for a life where His authority was rarely recognized.  He came to this cruel and heartless world in the form of pure innocence and humility (3).  He knew He would never fully be accepted by His peers (4), and that even those who claimed to love Him would desert Him in the end (5).  He knew not just the emotional sorrows He would face, but the physical as well.  He would willingly endure excruciating torture (6).  (The word excruciating exists because of the severe pain suffered during crucifixion.)  Yes, He also knew He would be raised from the dead three days after His death (7), but He did not endure long hours of agony just to glorify  Himself.  He allowed Himself to be beaten raw and pierced through to die a slow death just for you and me! (8)  His blood on the cross is the only reason you and I have the option of spending eternity with Him in paradise.  (9) He paid for our sins by hanging in humiliation on a cross with wood splinters buried into an already raw and bloodied back, a crown of literal thorns causing blood to burn his eyes as it dripped down His face.  (10)

It is His glorious face we must seek today! (11) Do not throw away His precious gift bought with a terror we could never endure.  Repent of your sins and strive to live a life of holiness so that you can someday see the beautiful face of Jesus and His Father who allowed His son to be ripped from His side for more than three decades.  (12)

This Christmas, when you see the nativity sets of the shepherds and wise men kneeling at the manager of the baby Jesus, think of how much more magnificent it will be to bow at the throne of the living God! (13) When you sing, “O, come let us adore Him,” take a moment and thank Him with all your heart for choosing the path of pain and sorrow just so we can have an eternal life of peace and joy! (14)

Note: All numbers in parenthesis represent scripture references that are listed after poem.

Julie’s Christmas Carol

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,

Even when your heart is broken,

When grief has pierced your soul,

With pain so deep it cannot be spoken.

 Remember the little town of Bethlehem

And the stable that held pure Light,

The Christ child that came to heal our wounds,

Even on the darkest night.

Away in a manger

Is not just about a baby in the hay;

Jesus is alive forever,

And washes sorrow away.

Do you see what I see?

When all is lost and day is night,

It is yours to discover,

Miracles still happen when you seek His Light!

Scriptures for Julie’s Writing:

1)      "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us." Matthew 1:23

2)     I saw the Lord sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing on His right hand and His left. II Chronicles 18:18

3)     And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.  Luke 2:16

4)     But first He must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation. Luke 17:25

5)     But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples deserted him and fled. Matthew 26:56

6)     He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.
Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. Scoured, beaten, bruised.  Isiah 53:3-4

7)     "Why do you seek the living among the dead?
He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee,
saying, 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.' " Luke 24:5-7

8)     After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, "I thirst!"
He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. John 19:28, 30

9)      For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Matthew 26:28

10) So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him.
And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe.
Then they said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they struck Him with their hands. John 19:1-3

11)  For He says: "In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you."
 Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. II Corinthians 6:2

12)  But those things which God foretold by the mouth of all His prophets, that the Christ would suffer, He has thus fulfilled.
Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before,
whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began. Acts 3:18-21

13) For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,
that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height--
to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Ephesians 3:14-21

14) And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."
Then He who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." Revelation 21:4-5

Visions of the Revolution, the new America, and the coming Russian Anti-christ.

Visions of the Revolution, the new America, and the coming Russian Anti-christ.

The Lord has shown me that the sun is going down upon this age of mankind. In biblical times, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. was known as the twelfth hour. I recently had a vision of a clock that read 6:01; this indicates the late hour in which we live. I have had many dreams and visions of disasters breaking out at sunset. The Lord has shown me a large black storm, which will immerse this world in tribulation. The labor pains of the world to come are here now. Christ said that immediately after the tribulation of those days, he would send out his angels to gather the elect from the ends of the earth. God’s Word teaches that the kingdom of God will replace the kingdoms of man, and Eden (paradise) will be restored. God will wipe away every tear, and sickness and death will be no more. This is the hope that we have, if we make Jesus Christ our Lord, as well as, endure until the end.

 In a recent vision, I saw hundreds of law enforcement vehicles with flashing strobe lights descend from a high mountain to the earth. I understood that the angels of God were coming to execute God’s judgment and to arrest the evildoers of the earth. In another experience, an angel of the Lord said to me, “The chambers of heaven will open and an announcement will be made.” I understood that the gospel of salvation must be proclaimed unto the last day. However, those who refuse to make Christ their Lord will suffer the judgments being poured out from the chambers of heaven.    

Worldwide turbulence will continue to increase until the Lord returns. Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, famines, droughts, wars, disease, as well as apostate religion, will become worse. The Lord gave me a dream of a large black tornado that would do significant damage to the east of Kansas City, Missouri. Three months after receiving this dream, in March 2017, an EF3 tornado struck some small towns east of Kansas City and caused record-breaking damage. The Lord has also shown me, that in the near future Southern California will experience a major earthquake produced by the San Andreas Fault. This quake will cause wide spread damage and death. The Father alone knows the timing of this quake. These types of disasters are a wake-up call to repentance to a people who have gone astray. God does not desire that any perish, but that all come to everlasting life, but it sometimes takes disaster to wake us up out of our complacency.

Around two years ago, the Lord gave me a dream that Islamic terrorist groups will shortly begin to carry out attacks here in America, and some of the attacks will eclipse 911. The Lord specifically named the Islamic State terrorist group, but he also made it clear that they would not be working alone. God’s hand of protection is being removed from America, because America has removed God from their lives. God is also not pleased with the brutal war campaign that America, as well her allies, waged against Iraq and Afghanistan. This war was unjustified in the eyes of God and judgment will be the result.

 Another reason for the soon coming judgment is the legalization of gay marriage. The Lord told me over four years ago that the Supreme Court would make gay marriage the law of the land and that judgment would soon follow. This country has become worse than Sodom and Gomorrah, how can we expect God’s blessing or favor? I recently dreamed that I was standing with a large group of people and two homosexual couples were trading partners. The people of America applauded them for being brave. I began to prophesy at the top of my voice, “Woe to you United States of Sodom and Gomorrah, you will be utterly destroyed during the Great Tribulation.” I continued, “Woe to you Babylon, for your wickedness and sins has reached Heaven.” The people all around me urged me to keep silent, but I continued to prophesy loudly. The wickedness of our perverse culture will bring total destruction to this land, as well as most of the world.

The Lord also, gave me several dreams about the coming economic collapse. I saw cities that were all dried up. The streets were dry dust, and there was a large black dust storm on the horizon that was about to blow across this land. The coming economic collapse will cause a famine. I saw people coming to a church to beg for food, as well as seek shelter. The Lord provided for those who earnestly sought after Him. When the economy crashes, many people will commit suicide, and there will be panic in the streets. All of this was shown me by the Lord.

I also, dreamed that I was standing in line with hundreds of people to register for a new form of national census. I understood that anyone who did not register their family would be prosecuted. I waited in line for many hours before my turn came. Next, I witnessed a congressman standing in front of a stone monument of an eagle. He was urging the government to take ownership of all businesses and lands. The American people were very upset that a communist form of government was replacing capitalism. I also understood that the American eagle had great influence worldwide. I witnessed a revolution within America and saw the White House destroyed by a bomb. I believe that these events will unfold shortly and will set the stage for the Great Tribulation.  

 The Lord has given me many dreams, visions, as well as audible words about the coming war with Russia and China. America will soon be forced to turn the torch of world leadership over to the Russian anti-christ. There will be both Russian and Chinese troops on American soil. Ultimately, the Russian anti-christ will hand America over to China for occupation. The prophet Jeremiah warned Juda, that God was going to hand them over to Babylon, because of their idolatry and evil ways. Jeremiah was seventeen years old when he began prophesying to Juda, however his prophecies were not fulfilled until he was an old man. Babylon carried Juda away into captivity for seventy years. Like Juda of old, America has gone after strange gods, and perverted ways. However, God will protect many of his children in remote wilderness areas during the Great Tribulation (Rev 12). Those who heed God’s warnings will survive the coming apocalypse. Like Noah, they will prepare their arks of safety according to the direction of God’s Spirit.

 In a dream, I was speaking with an American soldier; he told me that Switzerland, would be totally blacked out. I asked him how this would occur. He said that bombs would take out Switzerland’s power grid. I also asked him if ISIS would be responsible; he said he didn’t know. Then I noticed that the soldier had black camo paint on his face, and he was totally dressed in black. I was then telling him about events that would lead up to world war three. I don’t know when this will occur, but this dream may indicate, that this event will trigger a major military response, that will be a precursor to WW3. Since the American soldier was dressed in black, this may also indicate a false flag, black ops event.

In another dream, I saw Russian troops on our soil searching for American soldiers. The Russian troops were burning fields that American soldiers were hiding in. I understood that there was no place to hide, and American troops were being arrested, and placed in POW camps. In another dream, I saw entire American families being put into gas chambers, and executed by the Russians. I have had similar dreams about the Chinese troops. Eventually this war will become nuclear, and the result will be that the ozone layer is destroyed, and the sun will scorch men. 

I believe that we have only a short time to prepare for this dark storm to come. Those who know God’s voice need to seek the Lord, concerning where to relocate to ride out the storm. After President Trump’s time in office is over, the ant-christ will assume the throne of the world. The four horsemen of the apocalypse are about to be released. Contrary to what many are teaching, God WILL NOT protect you where you are. You need to go remote and team up with other likeminded Christians.

 Joel 2:30 “And I will show 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 coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord.

 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.

Isaiah chapter 24 is in reference to the Great Tribulation. The Lord spoke through the prophet Isaiah that he will make the earth empty and a waste. The Lord said that the earth is defiled by its inhabitants because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, as well as broken the everlasting covenant. The Lord continues, that a curse has devoured the earth and the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men are left. The destruction of the earth by fire is a reference to the coming nuclear holocaust. (Joel 2:30) mentions pillars of smoke, I believe that this also is a reference to nuclear warfare. The wicked will be gathered together for destruction and the saints will inherit the earth. The plagues of Egypt (world) will not harm those who have the blood of Christ covering them. As long as we obey Christ, and flee to his sanctuary, we will survive. However, some are appointed to be martyred. Whether we live or die, if we are obedient to Christ, we will receive a crown of everlasting life.

 God’s judgments are righteous, because a man reaps what he sows. If you live your life in sin, you will reap destruction. God is faithful to those who remain faithful to him. Revelation chapter two and three are clear, that our works must be perfect before God. Those who are set apart (sanctified) from the sinful world, will be saved. Isaiah also states, that the foundations of the earth are shaken, and the earth is violently broken and split open. Isaiah continues that the earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, And shall totter like a hut; Its transgression shall be heavy upon it, And it will fall, and not rise again. The coming tribulation will be a fearful time, but we must remember that God is able to preserve us through it. This earth will be thoroughly purged of evil at the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ. Those who overcome shall rule and reign with Christ for a thousand years.

 (Isaiah 24:21) It shall come to pass in that day That the Lord will punish on high the host of exalted ones, And on the earth the kings of the earth. 22 They will be gathered together, As prisoners are gathered in the pit, And will be shut up in the prison; After many days they will be punished. Some Christians believe that hell is the grave, they are very mistaken. There are many references to the pit, abyss, or hell as being a prison for souls. Verses 21 and 22 make it clear that both the wicked host of heaven, as well as the wicked on earth, will be cast into prison, to await their future punishment. Hell is much worse than the judgments of the tribulation. That is why we need to accept Christ’s atonement made for us upon the cross, by making him Lord of our lives. If we repent of our sins and are truly born again, we have redemption through the blood of Christ.

Most people today have little regard for God, or his statutes. They have transgressed the law and changed the ordinance (Isaiah24:5). People don’t want moral restraints, so they choose to believe whatever makes them feel good. The world prefers to believe that all things are gray, rather than black and white. Even the churches are offering up greasy grace to their flocks, in place of the truth of God’s Word. If the churches would return to preaching holiness once again, they would see true revival. It is Satan’s desire to pervert the truth, as well as destroy the family. Our culture has desensitized many people to morality.

 The roles of men and women have changed drastically in the last fifty years. Today women serve in combat roles within the military, and sleep in the same quarters as men, when on the battlefield. In a time of war, both men and women may be drafted into military service. God gave women the role of nurturers and homemakers, not warriors. Only in modern times has the roles of men and women been blurred. Today men are urged to let their feminine side show. Many men are now in occupations that used to be exclusively women. There are now gender-neutral restrooms being installed in high schools in California. These restrooms are multi stalled, for both girls, and boys, to use together. It is now lawful for any man who claims to be transgender to use a women’s restroom, or locker room. Many straight men have been caught doing lewd acts in women’s restrooms and locker rooms, across the country. Young girls have also been attacked in restrooms. Gay marriage is now the law of the land, and government officials may be prosecuted, for refusing to hand out marriage licenses to same gender couples.

 Our perverted society is an abomination to a holy God. This nation was once a Christian nation, as well as a light to the entire world, but it is now worse than Sodom and Gomorrah. If God did not judge this nation, then he would need to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah. This nation is without excuse, there are churches on every street corner, as well as Bibles in most homes. God does not expect his children to obey immoral laws, God’s laws, trump man’s laws. It is time for God’s children to take a stand against this wicked society and say, “enough is enough.”

 God is still the Ancient of Days, and he does not conform to our so-called progressive society or theology. God expects us to conform to his standards, by being obedient to His Word. The Lord has commanded me, to tell His children that they must put off the sinful old nature and return to him through holiness. The Lord has also instructed me to inform his children that the glory is departing from the churches. The modern day Scribes and Pharisees are doing the work of Satan by twisting scriptures to please men.  

(Hebrews 3:7-15), We are admonished not to harden our hearts, as the Israelites did during the rebellion in the wilderness. In verse 12, we are told to beware, lest any of us have an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God. We are also told, to exhort one another daily, while it is called today, lest anyone be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. Verse 14 states, For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end. Salvation requires much more than just faith in Christ. It requires, allowing God’s Holy Spirit to purify us, so that we can bear good fruit unto the Lord. We are truly saved, if we hold our confidence in Christ, steadfast to the end. He who has an ear, let him hear, what the Spirit says to the churches.       

Scripture reference for this chapter, (Isaiah 24:1) Behold, the Lord makes the earth empty and makes it waste, Distorts its surface And scatters abroad its inhabitants. 2 And it shall be: As with the people, so with the priest; As with the servant, so with his master; As with the maid, so with her mistress; As with the buyer, so with the seller; As with the lender, so with the borrower; As with the creditor, so with the debtor. 3 The land shall be entirely emptied and utterly plundered, For the Lord has spoken this word. 4 The earth mourns and fades away, The world languishes and fades away; The haughty people of the earth languish. 5 The earth is also defiled under its inhabitants, Because they have transgressed the laws, Changed the ordinance, Broken the everlasting covenant. 6 Therefore the curse has devoured the earth, And those who dwell in it are desolate. Therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, And few men are left. 7 The new wine fails, the vine languishes, All the merry-hearted sigh. 8 The mirth of the tambourine ceases, The noise of the jubilant ends, The joy of the harp ceases. 9 They shall not drink wine with a song; Strong drink is bitter to those who drink it. 10 The city of confusion is broken down; Every house is shut up, so that none may go in. 11 There is a cry for wine in the streets, All joy is darkened, The mirth of the land is gone. 12 In the city desolation is left, And the gate is stricken with destruction.

13 When it shall be thus in the midst of the land among the people, It shall be like the shaking of an olive tree, Like the gleaning of grapes when the vintage is done. 14 They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing; For the majesty of the Lord They shall cry aloud from the sea. 15 Therefore glorify the Lord in the dawning light, The name of the Lord God of Israel in the coastlands of the sea. 16 From the ends of the earth we have heard songs: "Glory to the righteous!" But I said, "I am ruined, ruined! Woe to me! The treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously, Indeed, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously." /17 Fear and the pit and the snare Are upon you, O inhabitant of the earth. 18 And it shall be That he who flees from the noise of the fear Shall fall into the pit, And he who comes up from the midst of the pit Shall be caught in the snare; For the windows from on high are open, And the foundations of the earth are shaken. 19 The earth is violently broken, The earth is split open, The earth is shaken exceedingly. 20 The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, And shall totter like a hut; Its transgression shall be heavy upon it, And it will fall, and not rise again.

21 It shall come to pass in that day That the Lord will punish on high the host of exalted ones, And on the earth the kings of the earth. 22 They will be gathered together, As prisoners are gathered in the pit, And will be shut up in the prison; After many days they will be punished. 23 Then the moon will be disgraced And the sun ashamed; For the Lord of hosts will reign On Mount Zion and in Jerusalem And before His elders, gloriously.