A breath of hope in the midst of chaos. A ray of sunshine in the midst of the gloom. These are the things promised to those who love the LORD and stand strong on His promises. We have no need to tremble in fear, be dismayed or grumble and complain. He who formed us from the dust of the ground, He who knows when we rise and when we lie down. He who holds our future in the palm of His hand has everything under control....His control. He will not relinquish that control to another. Many will try to seize control and all who do will stumble and fail in their attempt. 

There is coming upon our nation much that will stretch us to the limit of our faith and resolve to stand strong. Many things we will not understand, many tests, many trails, many heartaches....but we must remain determined to finish the race set before us. We must determine within ourselves that regardless of how bad it may become, our God has been and will continue to be faithful. We must never doubt His love, question His faithfulness or demand to know the why of it all. As a child of the King we must faithfully stand in the midst of uncertainty.  

'My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame but wholly lean on Jesus' Name. On Christ the solid rock I stand all other ground is sinking sand.' Edward Mote/1834  

“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 straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

Awaken child of God to the lateness of the hour. Awaken to see all that has come into, upon and attack the nations of the world.

Rise to see the evil that continues to gain more strength. Arise, be amazed, be grieved but do not be timid nor fearful in your walk of faith. Much more will come but stand in faith. 

The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Exodus 15:2

Gird your loins with My strength, My power and take a firm stand against the tyranny that continues to gain strength.

Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and will not be afraid, for the LORD God is my strength and my song and He has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2

Declare and decree My will over your nation. Dispatch My Word over America. Speak into the darkness...LIGHT BE in Yeshua' Name.  In My Name, kingdoms will crumble and the righteous will see My face. Be alert, be aware; all that glitters is not gold. All that is spoken in My Name is not My Word. Measure all by the Truth found only in My Word.

For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my salvation and my glory, my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Psalm 62:5-7

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7

For many years I have sought Holy Spirit as to what was ahead in the following year. This post is the continuation and completion of the January 19 post....

Do not be tempted to compromise as there will be many opportunities. Men' hearts will falter and they will fall. Stand in the gap, protest through prayer, take authority over evil plots and plans. 2024 will see revival and revolution, madness and miracles, hope and hype, love and lies.

I Am, and will forever be present in the days ahead. Never think or feel you are alone, for He who sees when a sparrow falls also watches over you. Be at peace and rest in My goodness.

2024 will be challenging but through it all you will learn to depend on Me and Me alone. All other ground is sinking sand. 

I ask about Israel....in 2024 Israel will continue in war and rumors of wars. Many will come to accept My labor of love. In 2024, Israel will experience much heartache. War weary, war torn she will seek solutions, worldly  solutions. Solutions not in her best interest. Refusing to call on Me, she will accept another. Pray for My land, pray for My people. Much hatred will continue to be poured out on My people and My land. Keep her in prayer. Spiritual blindness covers Israel. Pray for My Light to shine. It will be very dark for a time. A darkness of lies, heresy, false religions, hopelessness and fear. 2024 will bring much change to Israel. Much of it not for the good. I desire to bless yet Israel rejects the blessings and eagerly accepts a false pseudo peace. (this speaks of Israel as a whole, a nation)

I ask about America....in 2024 America has squandered her birthright, she has not fulfilled her calling. To whom much is given, much shall be required. 

For both America and Israel in 2024.... Hard, harsh times and poor choices. Both have weak evil governments and puppet politicians, Both need much, much prayer. 2024 must be a year of great earnest prayer.

Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:20

Thus ends the word received, 31 December, 2023. Only our LORD can salvage 2024. ROAR mighty warriors; ROAR lions, ROAR in 2024!!! 

What awaits? What is ahead for 2024? Is there more in 2024?  2024, a year of great shaking, a year of great harvest. 

But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God. My times are in Your hand.

Stand in strength against demonic forces that will only increase in intensity as the year advances. Walk in My will, live in My Word. Allow no unclean thing to enter your heart or mind. 2024 offers great opportunity along with great opposition. Take both with your faith strong in My Word. Know My Word, don't assume. Know what I have spoken for therein will be your power, strength and truth. 

In You, O LORD do I take refuge, let me never be put to shame. In Your righteousness deliver me. Incline Your ear to me, rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me.

2024 will be a year of extravagance to test faith, to tempt the eye to control the mind. Many will fall prey to the devices of evil. 2024 will set an agenda for years to come. 

(In researching the word 'extravagance' I learned its meaning; Excessive, immodest, indifferent to restraints imposed by truth, prudence or good taste. In Hebrew its meaning is wasteful, lavish, prodigal, profuse).

 Love the LORD, all you 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! Scriptures from Psalm 31

Clearly came the words: "An apostasy is coming, know the truth." 

Apostasy is generally defined as a falling away, a withdrawal, or a defection. In Christianity apostasy is seen as a withdrawal from faith and trust in God.

Again with clarity came these words: "Do not be taken in by the lies. The apostasy will test the faith and commitment of the masses. Be alert be prepared, but do not be taken in or shaken in your faith."

Strong' Concordance defines apostasy as defection from truth, falling away, or forsake.

In Hebrew the meaning of apostasy is rebellious. 

Jesus tells us in John 8; "You are truly My disciples if you remain faithful to My teachings And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free."

The bible has much to say regarding apostasy. If we are to remain strong in faith, alert, prepared and not be taken in or shaken in our faith we must know His Word. Some verses call it wickedness, others call it iniquities or transgressions.

But El Elyon, God most High calls it apostasy, sin.

"Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity." 2 Peter 3:17-18

Many see, but do not believe.  Many hear, but pay no heed.  What will it take for man to awaken to the darkness, to see the evil that continues to cast shadows of despair, anguish and anxiety across the nations of the world.

The heart of man has hardened. Becoming brittle it will break for great is the wrath that is coming to the nations of the world. Man will lose that which he attempts to cling to. Wrath and rage wrapped in love is coming soon. 2024 is pivotal for millions. My people will be strong, resilient and determined. Fear Not! 

"...when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing." James, Chapter 1

Abide in Me and allow My Word to abide in you. Take no thought to the things of the earth. Allow nothing to hinder or harm your walk of faith and trust in My goodness, In all things, trust Me. Now and forever.

"O Lord, You are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for Your help. Listen closely to my prayer, O LORD; hear my urgent cry. I will call to You whenever I’m in trouble, and You will answer me." Psalms, Chapter 86