As 2023 makes its final appearance and 2024 takes its place one has to wonder what awaits us as we greet this new year? Will there be feast or famine? Can we expect joy or sadness, tribulation or jubilation, unity or division?

In a vision I saw an eagle. The following night the same vision…

I saw an eagle in flight. No longer majestic, he seemed to struggle to remain stable. Dipping and wobbling he continued to lose strength. Growing more weak and weary, his wings appeared unable to support the weight of this once majestic bird. 

I watched as he began to fall. No longer proud, noble or graceful it struggled to survive. As he neared the earth all became dark. Confused, frightened the eagle fought against the darkness. The vision ended. 

After receiving the vision a second time I ask; " LORD, what happens to the eagle?" I waited. All was silent. I waited a day or two, hearing nothing. Once again I ask: "Please, LORD, what happens to the eagle?" 

This time He spoke these sobering words; "What happens to the eagle depends on you."  May I add; What happens to the eagle (America) depends on us all.

I am of the opinion that judgment IS coming, and we must have our sins washed away, covered by the shed blood of Jesus Christ. And when that day comes we can stand rejoicing rather than bow rejected. 

In the dim light of human nature, our Sovereign King does not fit man's vision of interfaith unity. Now is the time to advance the gospel. Men' hearts have fallen so far from the Truth. Only His Word will pierce through their darkness. 

If  My people, which are called by My Name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

There is victory only through The Word for the oppressed soul of our nation and the world.  Fight the good fight of faith. Engage, defend, proclaim... but never retreat.   

Lions roar in 2024.  God bless us everyone.  Happy New Year!

My Light will always shine for those with eyes to see. Take the time to see Me. Slow down and watch what I will do. Much will happen that will trouble or be misunderstood, but take the time to learn of Me. 

Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your Name goes all the glory for Your unfailing love and faithfulness. Why let the nations say, “Where is their God?” Our God is in the heavens, and He does as He wishes. Psalm 115

Don't judge 2023 nor look back...press on. 2024 will be more than enough to focus on. You must be strong in faith, determined in spirit to stand in and for My Word. It will not be easy for great opposition to truth will present itself. Great will be the temptation to doubt, fear or compromise.  My people will hear My voice and walk in My Light. It will be well for those that call Me LORD.

Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but abundantly repays the one who acts in pride. Be strong and let your heart take courage all you who wait for the LORD! Psalms 31

Merry Christmas. May His Joy Be Your Strength; and His Light continually guide you as you journey through the trials and tribulations of life on your way to the Promise Land.

                                                                                 

What great love the Father has given us in His Son our Saviour. As we come closer and closer to the celebration of His birth let us focus on Him and not get entangled in the wildness of the holiday. He alone is the reason for the season. All other are just clanging cymbals and noisy gongs. God came in flesh, let us worship Messiah Yeshua in spirit and in truth. Allow His joy to be your strength and shine to the glory of our God. Rejoice!!!! it's Christmas time!!!

As we countdown to Christmas....may we never forget the reason for the season is The LORD Jesus Christ.

Were it not for HIM, there would be no Christmas.

Santa Clause and his eight reindeer,  atheists' horned statues in capitol buildings, scantily dressed performers, dancing and prancing in the White House have nothing to do with Christmas. Why are they there......to extinguish the Light of the World that has come to redeem fallen sinful man.

This Christmas make a difference. PRAY, PRAISE, PROCLAIM the goodness, the greatness, the mercy and the love of our LORD.

Let's make this a Christmas to remember as we remember the babe in the manger grew up, died on a cross, paid our debt to God...in full and is now The Lion of the Tribe of Judah and remember Him as He deserves.   

Are we on the road to freedom or the road to famine?  Will our journey bring us more Truth or more tolerance? Will we have tribulation or will we triumph?  

Before us are two roads, one widely traveled with many a fellow traveler. The other more narrow and much less traveled.  We are witness to a generation that knows not their God. We witness good being promoted as evil and evil has now become good.  Christ is no longer the focus of the Christmas season. Darkness looms large over North America.  Have you noticed?  

Our LORD sees, our LORD hears, our LORD grieves....but He is not surprised. 

Be careful dear brothers and sisters, make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. You must warn each other every day, while it is still “today,” so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.

How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation...Hebrews, Chapter 2

There is much to learn as you travel this earth. First: I AM God, there is none other. Second: I AM all you will ever need, focus on Me. 

Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. Psalm 3

Do not let anything or anyone distract or defeat you. My purposes will manifest in due time. My Will, My Way will come about.  Satan will seek to destroy; be wise, be discerning that you may not be led astray.  Do not be sidetracked.

How great is the goodness You have stored up for those who fear You. You lavish it on those who come to You for protection, blessing them before the watching world.  You hide them in the shelter of Your presence, safe from those who conspire against them. You shelter them in Your presence, far from accusing tongues. Praise the LORD! Psalm 31

Wrapped in cords of love, My people will weather every storm, every challenge that comes against them. Hold tight to what you know to be true for there are many voices speaking lies as if they were truth. Darkness will never overtake My Light, My Glory. Never be afraid to share all God has done for you. Speak into the lives of others, intercede on their behalf. Stand in the gap. Watch, pray, believe and see the Glory of God destroy the darkness...one prayer at a time.

Where are the brave, the bold, the courageous?  Where are those who will fight against the lies and deception that continues to fill hearts and minds? When will it be time to take a stand for what is right instead of cower in fear of reprisal, or ignore what is happening in order to remain comfortable and compromised?

Good is not evil and evil is not good, yet millions continue to stand in support of the powers of darkness. Uninformed and ill equipped they picket and protest as truth falls in the streets of nations around the world. You who reject truth while embracing the false and fake. You have been deceived. 

Salt is good; but if the salt has lost its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is neither fit for  the land nor for the dunghill, but men throw it out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the LORD, and He will have mercy on them, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

Just as I desire to bless, the evil one desires to curse. Continue to believe, stand in faith;  keep darkness far from your life as you praise and honor My Name.  Draw closer, press in. Come to My River of Living Water. drink freely. Progress in not in leaps and bounds but in small baby steps. Perhaps shaking steps of uncertainty, but move ahead trusting that I AM is there to catch you should you fall. Draw near and trust Me.

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD God is the eternal Rock. Isaiah, Chapter 26

Fear not, fret not, I will always do what is best for those who are Mine. My ways may not always be ways you will understand, but know I Am that I Am. Sing of the mercies of the LORD forever. Let His praises fill your heart and your home. Allow no darkness to enter. 

I came to give life yet so many choose death. Carnage surrounds you as millions ignore My grace, mercies and love. The harvest is plentiful. Pray for those who have eyes but do not see, ears but do not hear. Pray and believe that all things are possible to those who will believe.

"Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you...At just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only Almighty God, the King of all kings and LORD of all lords. He alone can never die, and He lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach Him. No human eye has ever seen Him, nor ever will. All honor and power to Him forever! Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God..." I Timothy, Chapter 6

It is time to advance My gospel. Men' hearts have fallen so far from the Truth. Only My Word will pierce through their darkness.  There is victory through My Word for the oppressed soul of your nation and the world. Now to your battle station. Fight the good fight of faith. Engage, defend, proclaim... but never retreat. 

May God’s grace be with you all.

Learn to listen with spiritual ears. Earthly chatter will silence the spirit if given opportunity. Learn to hear with kingdom ears and see with kingdom eyes. Then and only then will so many things become more clear.  Limit distractions. Focus on My Word. Be still and hear with your spirit the still small voice of Holy Spirit teaching, guiding, correcting, training in righteousness. Remember your race is a marathon, not a sprint.

Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us...Hebrews 12:1

Watch and pray. Be alert to dangers without and within. The enemy is shrewd and will do what he must to kill, steal and destroy spirit, soul and body. He is relentless in his pursuit of My children. Be wise. Do not be taken in by his lies. Give no place to the devil.  Guard your heart and mind through Jesus Christ your LORD.

But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. Acts 20:24

I hear the sound of foot steps, I hear voices crying out for 'more.'

What will become of those who choose the broad way? Never  enough.  Move on...move on. Always searching but never coming to the Truth of What, Why and Who. Questions only I can answer, but millions care nothing to hear what I might say. 

My Word is Truth for those who will read, listen and learn. For others it is folly and a foolish book of old wives tales without meaning. Lies are of man, not of God. Man knows not Truth.  The Truth will set you free. Dark the days ahead. It must be, but My Spirit will guide you. Seek Me, seek only Me. Stay in prayer and in My Word.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes. Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your ]flesh, and strength to your bones. Proverbs, Chapter 3

A spiritual winter is coming. Suddenly. Soon. Be Prepared. Darkness, evil unrestrained. 

Praise Me, regardless!  Rely only upon Me. Many things you will not understand, but rely on Me. Shine in the midst of of opposition and discontentment. Shine in the middle of the night. Shine regardless of how thing appear to be. Keep heart and mind stayed on Me.

Thankful for all who made this possible.   My newest book, From Vice to Victory by Ali B now available on Amazon. Hope you will read and let me know your thoughts. LORD Bless.  ali

Actions have consequences,  good or bad. Be aware that the enemy seeks to destroy and be on guard against the powers of darkness. Subtle yet powerfully evil prowls. Guard your lips, guard your heart and be aware of danger.

America has taken a stand against God. My will, My way they refuse to follow. Darkness like a shroud covers this nation. Great bitterness, anger and strife fill hearts and minds. Rise above the calamity and seek My face.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. John Chapter 1

Darkness surrounds the hallowed halls of Congress, none seem able to join together under My authority and make change. America is heading for calamity. My people will be prepared. Those who are not will experience anxiety and fear. Rest in Me those who call Me LORD. 

In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid, what can man do to me?  The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes (or politicians or presidents). Psalms, Chapter 118

You have been warned, Rest and trust in Me. Be not troubled by what you will see. Be about the Father' business. Glorify Him and rest (be at peace) in His loving arms. He is in control. Rest and be at peace. Now is the time to rest.

When you cannot see and don't understand, walk in The Word. Let The Word be your guide. ABBA' heart is filled with love. Love for His children, love for the fallen, the weary the worn. His heart aches for those who have turned away from His Truth to embrace a world of corrupt thinking and devious mindsets. He knows what must happen to those who refuse the goodness of God. 

Do not look at what is going on with your natural vision. Become keenly aware that I AM is not resting or weary. Nothing escapes My attention, Nothing!  The gates of hell have tried and failed to destroy My people. My people, My remnant will be taken care of. Fear Not!

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior" Isaiah, Chapter 43

Great upheaval in coming to the nations of the world. Evil has sworn to destroy My plans, My purposes, My people. But evil will not prevail. Time is now to see the plentiful harvest of souls. Be convinced of this; that He Who has begun His good work will see it to its completion.  What I began, I will end. What I do, I will do until My plans and My purposes are fulfilled. All things are under My watchful eye. 

Why are we surprised by what is happening in the world? The world is home to the powers of darkness. Why are we surprised?  His Word falls on deaf ears, trampled in the streets of the nation it becomes a foul odor as it spews from the mouth of the fallen.

Weep not for America. America has been repeatedly warned. Now is not the time for tears but the time for war. Satan is defeated. It is time to take back what has been stolen. Be led by My Spirit to wells of Living Waters, bubbling up springs that will overflow, sweeping across the nation and around the world.

Pray, proclaim and see My power transform a nation...one prayer at a time.

Blessed are those whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; even the autumn rain covers it with pools. They go from strength to strength, until each appears before God in Zion. Psalms, Chapter 84

Speak to the mountains. Stand against darkness and evil. Quote My Word. Allow My Word to live in you and through you. Allow My Spirit to fill you with wisdom. Strategies, battle plans will be revealed as you pray, proclaim and wait on Me.

 Unbelievable will be the dark days ahead. 

Awake, Awake. Hear the voice strong and mighty calling forth My warriors.

Arise and stand up for the ways of God are being trampled in market place and halls of government. Awake and hear My voice. Seek My will, My way and follow where I will lead. Pray and seek My face.

You will see amazing things in days and weeks ahead. The glory of God will explode, sending shock waves throughout the world. Now is not the time to whimper nor whine. Now is the time to prepare for battle. It will be fierce for some, others will concede and be at ease...for awhile.  (spiritual or physical battle? time will tell)

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”  Joshua 1:9

Prepare now and stand strong.

On October 1, 2023 I heard but did not realize the gravity of these words:  "Trust Me, trust only in Me. Difficult days ahead. Trust in Me. Don't attempt to make sense of what is happening. Trust Me. These are the dark days. The beginning of sorrows. Much suffering. Much you will not understand. Look only to Me. Trust in the goodness of your God. Fear not. Remember Hadassah." (Queen Esther). 

On October 2, 2023 these words came into my spirit: "I dwell among the wreckage and ruin of a nation gone wild." 

October 3, 2023: "I have made a covenant with My people. My promises are My covenant. My Word, My covenant. I made the covenant. All you need to do is trust and believe. Nothing more is needed but faith in the goodness of your God."

God is in control. Not Hamas. Not BLM. Not Iran but God.  Satan may have won a battle but he will not win the war.

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior...From the Book of Isaiah, Chapter 43

 On October 7, 2023, Israel was viciously attack by Hamas. War has been declared. The death toll and devastation continues to mount. Let us remain vigilant to pray and intercede in Messiah Yeshua' Name. Israel needs to accept her Messiah...NOW! Pray for healing, pray for hope, pray for peace. Sha'alu Shalom Yerushalayim!

From several friends in Israel I hear:

"Arni Klein emailed: This is a very strange situation. Unlike anything Israel has ever experienced. We will write in more detail soon."  

Ps. Steven Khoury from Holy Land Missions in Northern Israel reports the fear sweeping the nation. He hears statements like: "I wish I had never been born."  We need 'someone' to come and bring us peace."

Amir Tsarfati writes: Hamas is neither equipped nor sophisticated enough to have pulled this off alone. Most automatically look to Iran, but U.S. intelligence says the ayatollahs were not involved. Right!!!   The question we have to ask is who has jamming equipment advanced enough to nullify the protection of the Iron Dome? Also, what country has effectively used drones to drop bombs on targets? 

The answer - Russia.

And in mid September of this year the Biden administration  issued a waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money to Iran. 

Attempting to connect the dots there appears several hands worked behind the scenes; America, Iran, Russia. But all the blame must lay on one -  satan! 

We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. From the Book of Ephesians, Chapter 6

We are not without hope. Mankind stands on the precipice of chaos, confusion and fear. Nowhere to turn, their way dark and desolate. They look, but cannot see. They listen but do not hear as the world crowds out voices of hope and reason.  All our hope must be in Him. Pray and be at peace, knowing that these are days of great peril, but with our God we will do valiantly...and remember what Jesus said:  

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. From the Book of John, Chapter 14

What comes upon a nation of people who refuse to bow, to remember or give glory. To be thankful? What comes? 

Was there ever a time when man did not need Me? Was there ever a time when all was well in the world? Once; until Eden was invaded and its caretakers surrendered to the darkness. In the cool of the day I walked with man, he and I in union....now evil and corruption rule the world. Still man refuses to call on Me, the only One Who can save, deliver and heal.

The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ the LORD. From the Book of Romans, Chapter 6 

Death comes to that nation. Spiritual death, then physical death. Sin separates the nation from God and His goodness. America is that nation. Refusing good, ignoring My warnings. What is coming upon you, becoming more intense daily. 

Pray for those who refuse to change. Pray that what comes will bring many souls into My kingdom.

What awaits the lost is grievous, yet still they refuse. My hand is extended still so many refuse to take it and be set free. I can do no more than offer. Calvary was the invitation, written, signed with blood. Still millions refuse. Keep heart and mind on Me.

Fear of Me is an awareness that I have created all things. that without Me the world would be formless and void. The fear of the LORD is to acknowledge Who I am and what I have provided, taking nothing for granted. Fear is knowing I hold life and death in the palm of My hand. That My power is infinite, eternal. 

Fear of Me is not fright, but faith. Faith in the goodness of your God.

"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." Isaiah 26:3

Keep your pace steady, your eyes fixed on the path ahead. I will make a way. Give thanks with a grateful heart. 

There will be streams in your desert. Trust in the goodness of your God and live under His glory cloud. Follow the Spirit of Holy fire. When it grows dark, look up.  I AM with you and together we will make it through. 

Eternity awaits. Be at peace. Stand strong. 

The hope of the nations is Jesus Christ the LORD yet nation after nation refuse to call on The Name of the LORD. A day is coming when all will stand in wide- eyed wonder at what is happening in the world. Pray their recognition is not too late.

Continue to surrender your will your ways to Me says the LORD. Allow Me to take control, to guide, to provide all you need to be complete and whole. Stand in awe of all I will do in days ahead. Stand and be amazed. Great will be My power and My blessing to those who will call on Me.

Be not wise in your own eyes, fear the LORD and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. Proverbs 3:7-8

To the sojourner: keep traveling the road set before you. All the twists and turns, rough roads will become glory road when you allow Me to guide your way. Keep to the glory road, be conformed to My image. Care not what the world might say. Stay close to Me. Dwell in My Word. Be reconciled to Me.

As you listen and learn more will be given.  

Nations of the world will see the righteous salvation of the LORD. Suddenly, in the twinkling of an eye. I will shower down judgment mingled with My mercy and grace. My people will stand in amazement at what I AM will do for those who are His own. 

Unrighteous rebels will see and shudder in terror as their sins come up before their eyes. These times will be filled with My goodness and indeed harvest will come to the nations of the world. Be open to the moving of My Spirit and pray prayers of expectation. Now is not the time to doubt. 

For the LORD God is a sun and shield, the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in You.  Psalm 84:11-12

Take a firm grasp on My Word and declare it boldly. JESUS IS LORD. His will will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. Prayers of expectation and great joy must ring from your heart out into the airways of the earth. It is time to receive My promises. No doubt, remember, expectation and joy at what is coming.

How easily America have you turned your back on Me says your God. The God who walked with you during your battles, Who has listened as you made promises then broke them. The same God who now must judge your sins. Against Me you sin. I will repay and the price will be your peace taken away.  Wars in the streets, ungodly rules and rulers, riots, anger. 

All you see now is because of your sin. More is coming for you remain stiff necked and proud. 

Without repentance - More is coming.

"Put no more trust in man.  Put not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save. You do not even know what will happen tomorrow.  What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.…" His Holy Word

America is coming to a fork in the road. Two paths lay before her. Faith over Fear.  Truth over Tolerance. Love for God over Lies.  Choose carefully, lives hang in the balance. Straight the way. Allow no corrupt thing to come from your mouth. Be in line with My will and My way. 

Do not follow the crowd. Follow Me. Be on your guard. 

 Are you ready? Are you really ready? 

The demands on My people will be great. Soon great powers of darkness will begin to encroach upon My people. Expect to be questioned, detained in months ahead.

Faith will be greatly tested...stretched to the limit. But He who endures to the end will be saved. 

Your cup will indeed overflow with My grace, mercy and love...but darkness is coming. Don't be surprised when it does. Light a candle in the darkness. Be a light. Don't grope around in darkness as the world does. Your faith must remain strong in Me, now and always. 

Regardless of what you see or hear, think of feel, cling to Me. I AM by your side, never doubt. You are not alone.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27

Stand on My promises and keep faith in the goodness of your God. Don't allow the world to determine your actions. My super natural power; rest in it, use it. 

Pray for peace in the midst of the storms.

 We (Christians) have come to a place of compromise in America. Rather than taking a stand we have taken a turn and began to follow the ways of the world.

Refusing to fight, our weapons rust, our hearts fail us for fear and Christ is not honored. 

"O, that My people would stand."

Will you stand when all looks dreary? Will you praise when all seems lost? Prepare yourself for impact. Great upheavals coming upon America. Pushed to the limit, America will implode from within. Evil will increase while so many falter and faint under pressure. Stand up My children, your Father has it all in His control. Man will stumble, man will fail, I change not. Trust your ABBA to take care of all things that seem to be out of control.

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God. Psalm 43:5

I change not. Cling to Me and be at peace.

Like a beacon the LORD will shine upon this land. He will have His way in America and around the world. Hearts will harden, hearts will yield, but all will have opportunity to come.

The darkest days produce the brightest light. Great days of opportunity are coming for My ekklesia. Do not despair but anxiously wait and prepare. My kingdom will come, My will will be done. 

Speak life into every situation. Speak hope not doubt. Speak expectation not gloom. Speak Christ Jesus/Messiah into your daily activities and see My blessings as you do. 

Let him who walks in darkness and has no light trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God. Isaiah 50:10

Believe and receive!  Speak life!

God will not be mocked. What man sows he will reap.

America has sown much darkness and evil into a once grand nation.  

I have taken notice says the LORD. I have cautioned, I have warned; My Words fall on deaf ears. Hard hearts remain yet my remnant is more than enough. Strong, determined and committed  they will fight and they will win. 

My remnant sees the Light at the end of a very dark tunnel. She will proceed with caution - but without fear. My promise remains: 

The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah  Psalm 46:7

 Press on. Cling to Me, hold fast and press on!

The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8

 We are called not to be watchers but to be warriors. Prayer changes things and perhaps the most important thing it can change is our heart.

Guard your heart. God has promised to be our strength, our shield, our shelter in the time of storm.

Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body is full of darkness. Luke 11:34

Chaos and confusion face us daily. We have much opportunity to panic, but God has promised He will never leave us, He will never forsake us. We must stand strong against great opposition. We must not allow the powers of darkness, wickedness in high places to steer us in the wrong direction.

We have His Word, we know His will.

Take what you know to be Truth and be strong. This can be our finest hour...if we are willing.

 As we reflect on all that is happening in our nation and the world, we come to realize, we have learned little and have much to catch up on...and seemingly not a lot of time to regroup, listen or learn. For those with eyes to see, ears to hear and an attitude to change, let’s dig in. Can’t think of a better place to begin digging than 2 Chronicles 7:14

“If ‘MY’ people;” written to those who profess to believe. Those with strong convictions regarding His Word, those who have committed to following The Word and live lives in His service; sing in the choir, teach a bible study, pastor a church...and also to those who have made a professions of faith, perhaps been baptized and once in awhile read the word, attend church when they can and make an attempt to follow what it says. Whether vacillating or victorious, you are His people. “Called by My Name,” Christian – little Christs. If you identify yourself as a christian He’s talking to you. “Will humble themselves,” Interesting word humble. Humble is to recognize God is God, we are not; and that we owe Him far more than He would ever owe us. Is there anything in your life that occupies more of your time and thoughts than God? “And pray.” Talking to God. Allowing Him to be a part of our lives, knowing we don’t have all the answers, but believing He does. Believing enough to talk to Him about it. “And seek My face,” Search, dig, get to know Him, learn His ways. “And turn from their wicked ways,” Stop doing what is sinful and strive to live a godly life. Easy, not always, Rewarding, always.

Now that we know what we must do, what the LORD requires, and if there is always a reward...what’s my reward? THEN I (THE LORD) WILL HEAR FROM HEAVEN AND WILL FORGIVE THEIR SIN AND HEAL THEIR LAND. If we refuse to do our part, don’t expect God to do His. If we want our land healed, we know what we must do. The choice is ours to make. The stakes are high...will you humble yourself, pray, seek His face and turn from your wicked ways or allow your nation to slide further into apostasy and darkness.

It’s up to you Christian. Ask yourself; “am I willing to pay the price?”

Evil has many faces. It appears as an angel of light, a lie, a wink, a nod, compromise….many faces. Some we recognize, others elude us until we are trapped in un-imagined darkness and cannot imagine how we arrived as such a dreary and oppressive place.

Evil has no shame, Without shame it will take anyone at any time without warning. We become trapped in satan’ hell before we are aware of the danger we are face to face with it’s reality. The homeless, the hopeless, prisoners, alcoholics, homosexuals, pedophiles...wondering how they got where they are, having no idea how to escape.

“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

We have the answer, but if it remains locked in the fear of man, ‘what will others think? what if I loose my ‘position? What if I say the wrong thing?’ I’ve never done this before.’ “What if’s” silence the voices of hope and allow satan to continue gathering more victims into his web of chaos and confusion, sin and suffering. By our silence we give the deceiver free reign to expand his empire, keeping the door shut to freedom and hope.

In a vision I saw clearly the face of a man, it disappeared being replaced with the clearly visible face of a woman. That too disappeared and was replaced with a blurred face, a face unrecognize as either male of female. The vision ended. I ask Holy Spirit the meaning of the vision.  "Confusion" was His reply.  God is not the author of confusion!

Evil has no shame. Without shame this Adversary takes anyone at any time without warning. We become trapped in The Liar’ hell and before we are aware of the danger; we are face to face with it’s reality. The homeless, the hopeless- prisoners, alcoholics, pedophiles...wondering how they got where they are, having no idea how to escape.

“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

We have the answer, but if it remains locked in the fear of man; ‘what will others think? what if I loose my ‘position? What if I say the wrong thing?’ I’ve never done this before.’ “What if’s” silences the voice of hope and allows The Deceiver to continue gathering more victims into his web of chaos and confusion, sin and suffering. By our silence we give The Father of Lies free reign to expand his empire, keeping the door shut to freedom and hope.

God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Therefore if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  

Speak up…..its time!

 The time has come to sound the alarm to awaken the slumbering, To call to action those who hide in shadows, those who compromise, those who tolerate and condone. It is time;  WAKE UP!

Have we been silent too long? Let’s make it personal. Ask yourself; " have 'I' been silent too long"? Have I done what I could, when I should, or did I cower in fear of what man might say, or think? Is my aim to please God, or to please man?

What is happening to the church, our nation, the world is “other worldly” If we do not recognize the enemy we will be unaware of tactical plots and plans to kill steal and destroy and be taken captive by our silence and acceptance of ‘change’.

“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8

Are you battle ready or battle weary? Have you been training for combat or sitting idle, looking on in wide-eyed shock wondering what is going on in the nation and around the world? Get out your training manual (the bible) and study it,  Dust off your combat boots, hit your knees and pray. He will direct your steps.