"Fierce opposition - battles in the heavenlies, danger... all have taken positions to oppose the righteous among you. Lights that once shown brightly have been dimmed by great sin. Where once  My blessings poured forth, now only heartache and woe.  Judgement upon judgement with little respite between.

The pope of the false religion speaks of a wall yet with his own hand he has built a wall of separation between My sheep and their Shepherd. Lies believed by multitudes have taken millions to their death and an eternity in hell. Walls? Yes, he knows about walls, but continues to build one upon another, walls that will judge him very soon. Expect great heartache from the Vatican. Watch and pray. Stand in the gap for the lost.

You are hated and will be maligned for My Name' sake. You will soon experience fierce opposition from sources you thought friendly - wolves in sheep' clothing, hirelings. You will be shocked at the fierceness of the attacks. Attacks that will test your resolve, your commit to Me. I have not given you the spirit of fear, so fear not neither be dismayed. The Great One, your Master, King of the universe soon rides upon white horse to right all wrongs. Look up and see the Redemption of your LORD."

"Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your Dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does." Psalm 145:13

"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen." 1 Timothy 1:17

"...and sang the song of God's servant Moses and of the Lamb: "Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the nations." Revelation 15:3

"With tenderness I sought My own. My Son came as a Lamb to redeem mankind, but soon comes as The Lion of the tribe of Judah. His sickle will soon sweep across the world to bring to an end the rebellion that dominates. You must not become a part of the darkness, the rebellion. You must allow My Lamb, My Son to come forth as The Lion - do not see as fallen man sees, see with the eyes of hope.

As you walk through the world - My world, see the lies of satan manifest in brokenness and shame. The falling away will bring much grief to the nations as those who choose death rather than life begin in open rebellion to disobey and destroy, not recognizing the eternal dangers ahead. The gates of hell swing wide; opening up nation after nation to destruction and woe. Much heartbreaking events come, one follows another. The holy things will be seen as evil as men refuse the good to embrace the darkness, as men claim darkness for light lives will shatter and break. This is the future of the nations.

As My judgements fall, you will see millions turn; some to truth others to disobedience, and like ravenous wolves they will lay siege to many lands. Pray My holiness will fill the hearts and lives of many and they will follow the narrow path regardless of the cost. Do not doubt nor be deceived, there is a cost for those who choose to follow Me."

"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it." Matthew 7:13

"You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your Presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand." Psalm 16:11

"And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness; it will be for those who walk on that Way. The unclean will not journey on it; wicked fools will not go about on it." Isaiah 35:8

"A tidal wave of evil will soon sweep across nation after nation. Like a mighty army the fallen march in open rebellion to Creator God. Unimagined sin and open rebellion have swept My people far far from Me; and now must come a day of reckoning. Rebellious spirits roam the streets of America in search of those whose desire is wealth, fame and good times. Those who have eyes but cannot see, ears but cannot hear. Refusing to repent, refusing to accept My Way, they propel forward into deeper darkness, misery and pain. Their lives have been taken over by the worldly wise. Soon, a day of judgement is coming for their open rebellion. Oh, wicked and perverse generation, how you have sunk so low. A great falling away has occurred with millions taken away from Truth to follow vain imaginations. Very soon judgement will ride in on dark horses of evil.   

Your days have been determined by The Holy One, The Great I AM. Look up and see My glory, look out and see My judgements, rejoice and know I do all things with purpose and with love for My own."

"May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in His works." Psalm 104:31

"For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.  Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?" 1 Corinthians 3:19-20

"....to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in Me." Acts 26:18

"Watch in the weeks ahead for an upheaval in government. Keep a sharp eye on your president for he will attempt a coup, a takeover. Authority that is not given the president, he will attempt to claim as a right of the office. Obama will seek to garner more control in the weeks and months ahead - with slight of hand he will cause great upheaval on many fronts. Pray his plans will not materialize. You must pray against the forces of darkness. Do not just acquiesce and sit back in complacency and expectation. Fight the good fight of faith. You have stiff opposition, spiritual battles call for spiritual weapons - suit up and prepare for battle."

" And the Lord said....And will not God bring about justice for His chosen ones, who cry out to Him day and night? Will He keep putting them off? I tell you, He will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:6-8

"A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him." Matthew 12:35

"The greatness of mankind will shortly be overshadowed by the evil forces of darkness that have set traps and lain in wait for the unsuspecting to stumble and fall; and great will be the fall of mankind.

Just as I told Joshua, so too I tell you, there is sin in the camp. The church of The Living God lies in tatters with none to repair. Seldom comes a message of conviction of sin to My church. Seldom do the wayward hear the truth of My gospel.  Shepherds have taken their mantel and exchanged it for fame, fortune...Religion but not Righteousness. Hype but no hope.

You have much to learn as you move closer to My throne room. My heart yearns to draw My children closer, but many keep a distance that brings doubt and fear but little faith or commitment. Where are you My children? Where are you? Too much has been left to the wolves and now the sheep have been driven away from the Good Shepherd by the hirelings. Keep your eyes on Me and your garments clean. Guard the door of My sanctuary, watch and pray. I come quickly."

" Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes And clever in their own sight!…" Isaiah 5:20-21

"You have not kept charge of My holy things but have appointed others to keep charge of My sanctuary for you." Ezekiel 44:8

After checking out two links a reader, (shout out to Jenni) posted in comments, and at the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I felt led to combine words heard in the fall of 2015 with what I am hearing now. As with all you read and hear, take it to the LORD in prayer. The Spirit of God has been warning for months; 'great shaking, get ready, oil your lamps, be prepared.' Oh how I pray millions have heard the call of our loving Abba Father.  "The gates of hell will not prevail against 'My' church."

Fall, 2015...

"War drums off in the distance - horses hoofs clamor for battle. The sound of war all around, yet silence remains. America, prepare for war. By spring WWIII will be raging. Nations join forces one against another. America will suffer greatly, many will die. (I did not understand the many to mean only Americans). Your rejection of your God has cost you much more than you realize. Much more!! Europe will once again suffer through war but this time the battle will come to the shores of America. (war has many faces, look not only to the physical realm). Your defenses are down, your battle armor worn and America will fall in defeat at the hand of tyrants.  America will soon very soon be at war with her enemies."

Winter, 2016...

"The dates are set, the times have been determined. You will see My hand sweeping across one nation then another as My judgements pour forth. February 23 will bring a shaking in your nation. The financial sector will see a shift in power. Market downturn - meltdown, financial crisis. 'Corporate easing' (I clearly heard this term several months ago and had no idea it's meaning until 2/11/16 when Holy Spirit gave me the meaning). Corporate easing is the relaxing of power corporations have on business, relinquishing that power to the government. It will not be a pretty picture  as business' begin to topple; struggling to maintain control many will lose it all. Monsanto and IBM collide with government in power struggle for control."

Please read all of Isaiah 1:2-23 

"Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the LORD has spoken: “Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me." Isaiah 1:2

"Your princes are rebels and companions of thieves. Everyone loves a bribe and runs after gifts. They do not bring justice to the fatherless, and the widow’s cause does not come to them." Isaiah 1:23

"How can you say, ‘I am not unclean, I have not gone after the Baals’? Look at your way in the valley; know what you have done— a restless young camel running here and there..." Jeremiah 2:23

"....And all the churches will know that I am He who searches mind and heart, and I will give to each of you according to your works." Revelation 2:23

“The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness…” Romans 1:18

“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.” Ephesians 5:6

Be as the Bereans (Acts 17:11)...study and give prayerful consideration to ALL you read and hear.

"My glory has departed and few have taken notice. Your lives are consumed with the business of the day. You have time for many things, but little time for Me. You have not chosen well the path you travel. My children see the glitz and the glamour, while the glory of the cross has been overshadowed by election 2016, the Super Bowl and the (trap)pings of the world; you care little for holiness.

Many have spoken but you have scoffed at or ignored their words, and now the time of testing is upon you. Cheap grace will not sustain in the days ahead, your burdens will be too heavy for you to bear. February 23 will bring a shaking to your nation. The financial sector will see a shift in power. Yes, great calamity. As I have spoken so shall it be upon an unholy nation who sees no shame in the murder of the innocent, the homosexual lifestyle or a myriad of other sins that plague your nation.

Once I would have repented of the judgements to be meted out, but no more.  Out of the mouth of two or three witnesses a thing will be established. Lock in tightly to Me dear children, and cling to the old rugged cross. I love you, your times are in My hand."

"For my God supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 

"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want, He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters, He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His Names sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever." Psalms 23

As with everything you read on awatchmanonthewall or any other website, pray and seek the counsel of God. This is a word I did not want to release, but God has confirmed to me that it must be spoken. I have promised my LORD that I would be a faithful watchman on His wall and in obedience to Him this word is released. I covet your prayers.

On 14 February I heard:  " Judge Scalia was a victim of his own decisions.  He was dealt a mortal blow by hands whose hearts thirst for blood. His death was not an accident, but a tapestry of twists and turns that have been woven to create chaos and bring destruction to America."

"Your eyes will see, your heart grow faint at what will happen, but know this is My plan My purpose for a rebellious nation. What lies ahead will shock and grieve but it must not destroy your faith in Me. Rest on My Word, stand strong and be amazed for great is the hand of your Creator and great is My faithfulness to My children.

The trumpet will sound, bells will ring as one after another the redeemed of the LORD return to My flock. The Good Shepherd awaits the return of the one lost sheep. Waiting anxiously He watches and He prays. Tell My children I am coming soon; wash your garments in the Blood of the Lamb, be spotless before Me."

Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by Him without spot or blemish, and at peace." 2 Peter 3:14

".....without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins." Hebrews 9:22

"But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleans us from all sin." 1 John 1:7 

"The dates are set, times have been determined. You will see My hand sweeping across one nation after another as My judgements pour forth. Eyes will see and fill with tears for what is being done and what could have been avoided. My people have chosen disobedience and rebellion and now their fate has been determined. Time after time after time I called, but seldom did My people hear or respond. In pursuit of the bobbles of this life they have ignored My still small voice. Oh, they knew it was Me, but responded with silence or 'wait' or 'later' not knowing now is the time, now is the hour of their salvation. 

Unholy alliances have been made by the fallen among My people. The walls you have made to separate you from Me will begin to crumble. Fierce opposition will come to My children. As walls crumble, you will be blamed, maligned and tested greatly. Each day brings conflict as you take a stand for truth; standing against the evils of the world disguised as popularity, power, position, convenience and christianity.  My Son rules and reigns in the hearts of millions; His goodness shines forth on many fronts. But, satan too has his followers, be aware! Many hearts are far from Me yet they remain content, filled with the joy this world offers.

My children, seek Righteousness, seek Truth, seek to walk closer to Me, seek My anointing. Do not seek for what you do not have, seek after Me. I will give you what you need. Your hope must be in Me alone, none other will suffice. Do not walk in your own understanding. Begin to hear clearly My message. Recognize the truth from the false and speak when error is proclaimed, do not allow your silence to bring shame to My Son. Remain silent no longer. Dangerous days of uncertainty soon come upon the nations. Strength will wain for those whose hope rests on them alone."

 "Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to Him." Psalms 128:1

"Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep My ways." Proverbs 8:32

"For the sake of my brothers and my friends, I will now say: ' May peace be within you.'" Psalms 122:8

      

" Grateful hearts rejoice in My goodness. Others see not the things of God, they are foreign to them. Soon all will behold the Son Who comes in glory. All will see but not all will rejoice. Too late, in fear and trembling they will bow."

It was at this point I heard the scripture Mark 11:28;  

"And the chief priests and the scribes heard it and were seeking a way to destroy him, for they feared him, because all the crowd was astonished at his teaching."

This is not the first time I have received this scripture, but the first time I asked 'LORD, what are You saying?' Following is what I feel was the LORD' reply...

" yes, many will attempt to kill your spirit, your resolve to follow Me. Many will seek your destruction as My faithful witness. You must be on guard against the tricks of the enemy, the enemy who comes to steal, kill and destroy. His hatred of Me spills over to My children. Be on your guard, keep watch, daily claim My protective blood, apply My armor. The times will get much, much worse now My children.  Great are the attacks planned by the evil one against My children. Your physical life is of little value to the fallen."

"The wicked watches for the righteous and seeks to put him to death." Psalm 37:32

For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39

"And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death." Revelation 12:11

"The days have been determined; not many remain. These days that are coming will be traumatic for My creation. Tell My people; 'this is what happens to a nation that forgets her God'.

Much that has been withheld will be withheld no longer. The lights of heaven will shine brightly upon My people. There will be no need to fear for I AM holds all in the palm of His hand. Stand faithfully to proclaim My goodness. Dark evil attempts to extinguish My Light. Darkness will cover the earth, even now spiritual darkness blankets the nations. Your voice must proclaim My Word to the lost and dying among you. The earth lies in the sway of the wicked one.

I have heard the cries of My people, none will be lost who trust in Me. But know this and understand; your battle is spiritual not physical. Far too many of My children see only with their eyes, their spirits are blind to the tricks of satan. You must awaken from your slumber. I have given warnings to prepare My children yet far too many continue in fear. You have not been faithful to pray, but instead have panicked.

Opportunity, commitment, these will be available to My children - choose carefully the road you travel. Much opposition will soon come from many different sources, be prepared. With book and bow (The Word of God and Truth), you will fight the good fight of faith.

Separate yourself from distractions. Your days have been numbered. Be strong in your LORD and in the power of My might (Ephesians 6). Your weapons are not carnal, but mighty to the pulling down of strongholds."

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.…" Proverbs 3:5-6

"But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one." 2 Thessalonians 3:3

"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses." 1 Timothy 6:12

"Times of rejoicing come after a time of heartache, grief and sadness. So too will it be for My saints as the days of 2016 move forward. You will see much heartache, grief and sadness but will rejoice  as you see My goodness extended to the lost. 'Weeping endures for a moment, but joy comes in the morning, (Ps.30:5).  Your battle is not against flesh and blood - never lose sight of your enemy, do not underestimate his power.

Your times are in My hand. Do not advance until you hear clearly My command. The days have been determined, not many remain. Speak boldly against the darkness, neither faint nor grow weary. Little time remains for you to share the good news of My Word. You will hear voices not My own, believe them not. Prepare now, prepare to stand and fight the fight of faith. Days ahead will be filled with much tribulation and turmoil, but I have given you all you will need to win the battle.

Much will be the obstacles you must overcome as the day approaches, rest in what you know to be My Word to My children. Rest in My amazing grace. I will be your Shelter amidst the great storm."

"Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy." Psalm 125:5

"…How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have wrought for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of men!  You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the conspiracies of man; You keep them secretly in a shelter from the strife of tongues. Blessed be the LORD, For He has made marvelous His lovingkindness to me in a besieged city.…" Psalm 31:19-21

"When I say to a wicked person, 'You will surely die,' and you do not warn them or speak out to dissuade them from their evil ways in order to save their life, that wicked person will die for their sin, and I will hold you accountable for their blood." Ezekiel 3:18

"Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that in the day of evil you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand." Ephesians 6:13

"Hearts and lives have sunk to new lows. As they see My judgements fall, fists will raise in open rebellion against Me. Professing to be wise, they have become fools, (Romans 1:22). Soon you will see unimagined horrors come upon the world. Your imagination could never have dreamt of such things happening. Hearts will faint at what is quickly coming upon the earth. Dark days of testing soon come to America. Warnings have been ignored; you have lived life as usual, refusing to correct the evil in your midst. Your lives have not reflected My goodness nor My glory to a lost and dying world and now darkness comes upon America. Not only America, but many nations have bowed to false gods, refusing to stand for what is right or take a stand against the dark forces of evil who have spread a wide net over many peoples. The fires of hell grow hotter, driven by the desire for more. Satan and his hordes set hard taskmasters over unsuspecting gullible souls, enticing them to partake of his delights.

I AM coming quickly bringing to bear My judgements. My winnowing fork is in My hand, (Matthew 3:11-12). My wrath will be poured out against a wicked and perverse generation, upon the rebellious and disobedient of the world. The Ark door is beginning to close. 

"…Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;  for our God is a consuming fire." Hebrews 12:28-29

"Since then we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience." 2 Corinthians 5:11

Goodness, mercy and love reach out to all. The Sacrifice of My Love extends to all. But look and see, more reject than accept My Love. His death on the cross means little to mankind. Judgement must be demanded from those who have taken so lightly My Son' death. As I watch, My anger grows. Cold hearts will burn with the heat of My wrath. Time is slipping away. My Son and His angel hosts even now are taking their positions and millions are not ready for His return.

My children must hide themselves in the pavilion of My love. Tell My children; 'Do not fear. Surrender your life to Me and expect that I will take care of you. Have I not told you? Why do you lack faith to believe? Give your life to Me and whatever happens know you are in My perfect will and under My protection.'"

"My people are fools; they do not know Me. They are senseless children; they have no understanding. They are skilled in doing evil; they know not how to do good." Jeremiah 4:22

"Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth." Revelation 2:16

"For, "In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay." Hebrews 10:37

"Repent then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the LORD." Acts 3:19

"With joyful hearts the redeemed sing praises to Me. Glorious days await the redeemed of the LORD. Those who have stood to oppose heresy, lies and deception will gain the crown of righteousness.  For others lost to a world of darkness, another voice bids them come and they respond with gladness of heart to follow where they are led. The light of My glory has dimmed. Darkness fills many hearts, minds are filled with fear and hopelessness. The world has consumed many of My children who now participate in the profane. The world continually remains much too important to My people.

Guards have been posted that prevent one from another coming together. Guards scan the horizon to protect their domain. You see not the war in the heavenlies, but it rages. A war between good and evil, a war for the hearts, minds and souls of millions.  Raging darkness unseen, undetected by fallen man.

Fight Christian, fight the darkness. Prepare spiritually, prepare for what is about to happen. Seek Me in the short time remaining. Be not afraid. A heart full of faith leaves no room for fear.  Be strong in the LORD and in the power of My might. (Ephesians 6:10) I AM your Rock, your Strength, and I will be your Shelter in the time of storm."

"And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations." Revelation 13:7

"But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!" Matthew 6:23

"Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter." Isaiah 5:20

As I seldom have dreams, I feel this dream was sent to give hope, strength and courage to the saints for the days ahead and should be included as an addendum to the post of January 31, 2016.

The following is a dream I had on January 30, 2016, a dream I feel is an exhortation, a word of encouragement from our wonderfully loving Abba Father to His children. 

A bald headed man casually dressed in jeans and a tee shirt was walking down a path. As he walked flames of fire surrounded him and appeared to consume him. As I watched, the fire dissipated and I saw the man now with dark hair just below the ear, dressed in a suit, seemingly unhurt continuing on the path. As I watched the man walking I heard: "when you walk through the fire, you will not be burned." 

"When ( not if) you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you." Isaiah 43:2

"I will protect those that belong to Me. You see not My hand but I watch over you. Did I not say I would never leave you nor forsake you; (Hebrews 13:5).  Fiery darts from satan' arrows cannot penetrate the lives of those who rest in Me.

This month, filled with heartache and woe, the fire will burn but it will pass through you. You will be changed from glory to glory as you follow where I lead."

Interpretation of the dream:  "In the dream you saw a man walking, then fire surrounded him. He came through the fire changed, but not consumed. Tell My children; 'You will pass through the fire and you will be changed, BUT you will not be consumed.'"

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

Weigh all things both great and small against The Word of God. Take it to the LORD in prayer. We are not to stand in fear and trembling, but to move out in faith, and be assured- our God will take care of us.

On 21 January, 2016 in my quiet time I heard :

"As dark clouds begin to gather over your nation, know My Light dispels all darkness. In February you will see the brokenness of your nation manifest itself. Because you have rejected your God the rattling begins. February will be a month of great change. You will see rebellion, turmoil, riots; men' lives raging out of control. Peace will be taken from the land. A pocket here, a pocket there.  Remember Ferguson. 23 February is a day of great calamity. 2 February will usher in the crisis, 3 February you will begin to both see and hear. Rumbling and unrest will become evident within your nation. As the month progresses unrest will intensify."

Then on 25 January, I heard:

"Calamity, chaos, confusion comes suddenly upon the earth. You will have many opportunities to fear and doubt, but I will keep those in perfect peace whose heart and mind is stayed on Me. I will take care of you. 2 February begins a time of sorrows, 3 February what has been held back will be released. Look for the unexpected, watch the day carefully. Great heartache comes on 2 February. Be on your guard. Pray for the protection of the saints. Hundreds will seek Me, hundreds will repent and hundreds will become bitter and angry. You must be rooted and grounded in My Word. February will see the beginning of much heartache for the nations of the world. In March the Ohio Valley will experience extreme unrest.They have been warned. Pray they heed My warning for none other will be given. I have spoken."

"When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me. Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far country: Is not the LORD in Zion? is not her king in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images, and with strange vanities? The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me. Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? Jeremiah 8:18-22

"In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men. The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup. For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright." Psalm 11