In the middle of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, I heard Holy Spirit say:

"Be careful, lest your sins find you out.  Your time, your talents... all spent on the things of the world. You have no time for the eternal. Destiny awaits, the future bright for those redeemed of the LORD, for others only darkness, hopelessness and shame.

When first I came it was as a babe bringing peace on earth, good will to all men... When I return it will be as the Lion of the tribe of Judah. Carrying a sword I will drive out the ungodly among you. Are you ready?? Are you prepared for Me to return or has the rapture teaching lulled you to sleep?  Awaken My child, awaken to the gospel of JESUS Christ. Let no man take the truth from you. Awaken my child. Awaken."

"And as He taught them, He said, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations, but you have made it ‘a den of robbers." Mark 11:17

"For this reason it says, "Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you." Ephesians 5:14

"Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed." Romans 13:11

"But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the Lord: and be sure your sin will find you out." Numbers 32:23

Everywhere I reached out to lend a helping hand I was met with resistance. Desiring to help, yet over and over, again and again, in the market place, on the street, among family, friends I continued to hear: "it' not time, not now." "Wait!" The dream ended; I sought God.

"This is the way of the world...the way of the church. Wait, enjoy what you have built. Not now, relax, no rush. It isn't time scoffers and mockers were heard to exclaim.

But I, say Now is the time, now is the hour. Be about the Father' business. The hour is late, days are numbered, souls die daily. Darkness continues to slowly creep into My church. The Word of Truth has grown dim, replaced by the bright light of ecumenicalism. A social gospel rules supreme; where once My Word was embraced now syrupy sermons with  touchy-feely text fill auditorium and chapel alike.

As the church morphs more and more into the ways of the world, My remnant will rise up and revival will come. Like a tiny candle in a vast darkness it will shine, it's glimmer will illuminate its surroundings. Some will embrace the tiny light, others will ignore its light choosing instead to live in its shadow. Are you children of the day or children of the night?"

"He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior.." Titus 3:5-6

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:16

Many churches claim to love truth but what they really love is man-centered Christianity that helps them obtain success. Success in their marriage, finances, family, careers. Building bigger and bigger congregations while fostering a positive attitude that produces health and a successful personal life without the pain of dying to self, picking up the Cross of Christ, sharing the gospel with a lost and dying world or being persecuted for standing for The Truth of the Word of God.

II Timothy 4:3 tells us that many Christians will only want to hear what makes them feel good and appeals to their flesh:

"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears." 

Warning the church, family or friends of emerging dangerous, unbiblical trends, false teachers, a false gospel, unbiblical theology is never popular nor is it easy. Yet, we are not called to please the world, we are called to please our Lord. We are expected to act as Bereans - checking out all we hear with The Truth, The Word of God, but if we do not know the Word...

Exposing error has become negative in the eyes of many today. Many consider it to be judgmental - even cruel to expose in public what has been spoken in public. Yet, Jesus Himself told us we would see those who would claim to be shepherds, pastors, [evangelist, prophets and apostles] that really have little or no concern for the sheep but care more for their own pocketbooks and positions, twisting the Word of God to benefit self.

Paul, writing in I Corinthians 4:9-13 while in prison:

"For I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last, as men condemned to death; for we have been made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored. To the present hour we both hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, and beaten, and homeless. And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure being defamed, we entreat. We have been made as the filth of the world, the off scouring of all things until now."

Notice the last examples: condemned to death, weak, poor, hungry, beaten and homeless. Its obvious we don’t see those who claim these positions today living in such a manner. The messages proclaimed by most of today's profiteers who live in mansions, travel in private jets, live like royalty, practice necromancy and cheat on their income tax and their wives is G-D wants you wealthy, lacking in nothing, trials and tribulations are from the devil, and if you are sick it is because you lack faith, so just name it and claim it.

In John 10:11-13 we read:

"I am the good shepherd, the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a hired hand and not concerned about the sheep." 

One reason why God would allow false teachers among us may be to test those who call themselves 'Christian" - will they be faithful in their Biblical mandate to expose false teachers and thus protect the sheep from the spiritual poison of wolves in sheep's clothing, will they be faithful to study to show themselves approved, a watchman who need not be ashamed or will they choose instead to swallow and follow those who teach and preach the gospel they find most appealing.

Ephesians 5:11 makes it clear we are to expose false teachers:

"And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them."Jude 3:1-4 commands all believers to contend for the faith that is under attack from false teachers:

"Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ".

The Truth is never negative to those who seek to serve it.

"What we believe about the King and His Kingdom will determine the way we live our lives. Pastors and leaders in the West spend so much time struggling with the issues of the relevance of the church to society and a sense of purpose for its members. Despite our best plans and efforts, the Western church has been in numerical decline for more than thirty years. When the church, both in the West and in the developing world, embraces what it is to truly follow and reflect; the seeking, inviting, serving, rescuing King, a King Who is holy and loves justice, then we will become the counter-cultural change agents (salt and light) that the early church was, and that JESUS has always intended it to be. Then we, like JESUS the King, will become immediately relevant to a world that is looking for something beyond mere words. And our church members will come alive as they connect to the great cause of the Gospel of the Kingdom.

Scriptures for prayerful consideration;

Psalm 24:10
Colossians 1:15-16, 19
Hebrews 1:3
Mark 10:45
Luke 19:10

Certainly not an exhaustive list but perhaps a jumping off point to help us realize there is much work to be done. The gospel is so much bigger than inviting Christ into our hearts, then sitting back waiting for the rapture. Perhaps a jumping off point  to help us discover that as big and all encompassing as we thought the Kingdom was, it is infinitely more. It is a radical, risky, exhilarating message that we are invited to carry and to live. This gospel stands as a voice and demonstration of justice and righteousness; it is powerful enough to not only challenge injustice, but to break its power. This gospel embraces and follows Christ as He runs into the darkness, bringing His freedom. His remedy for the oppression, sickness and hopelessness that resides there."

This gospel has never changed."

When Everything Changes
by Steve Stewart

" The church is comfortable, too comfortable; but soon....

Times of testing and woe, times of deception coming upon my people. Great hardship, much travail, weeping, mourning for what they have lost. For holiness,  righteousness they do not mourn, but for the 'good ole days' when church was fun, a great place to hang out with friends, they will weep bitterly. America is a cesspool of decadence, disobedience, lies, hate and bitterness. My church has traded robes of righteousness for rap with donuts and coffee.

What can wash away your sins...nothing but the Blood of JESUS. Are you washed in the blood? Are your garments spotless, are they white as snow, are you washed in the blood of the Lamb or do stains and shame cover your nakedness?  Seek the living God...do not settle for less.

Many falling away, rejecting truth they embrace lies, false doctrines and glib gospels. Time is slipping away. Do quickly what you know to do. Labor in My field...time is slipping away. The redeemed of the LORD must not cower in fear, nor run and hide.  You must be rooted and grounded in Me.  Perfect love cast out fear. This will be your finest hour. Shine to the glory of God.

"...So Joshua had the ark of the Lord taken around the city [on the first day], circling it once; then they came back into the camp and spent the night in the camp." Joshua 6:11

But days of rejoicing, of refreshing will spring forth upon the redeemed of the LORD covering them in My Righteousness. They that wait upon the LORD, relying on My faithfulness, the goodness of their God will never be shamed or lack for any good thing.  Tough times need tough people to make tough decisions. Seek My wisdom, seek My counsel, seek My direction. Discern the times in which you live and live at peace in Me."

"But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired." Isaiah 40:31

I sat quietly listening for the still small voice of my Shepherd.  I wanted to know His heart....

I ask ; "Abba...what is the future of America; what is going to happen?"

Immediately came these words...."America will burn. Even now she implodes from within. Look around, see the death, the carnage. Recognize the evil that has control over your land. Know that what you see is the result of careless choices made many years ago. Unchecked year after year, like a cancer it now consumes the nation."

I ask;  "Abba...what can we do?"

2 Chronicles 7:14 crowded into my mind...

"if my people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

I ask; "Abba...will your people respond.?"

As the question was forming in my mind I heard His response..."NO!"

I ask; "Abba..."what hope is there for America?"

"Apart from Me...."NONE."

Holy Spirit gave me the following scripture to be included with this post...

"Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Mark 10.9

How this scripture related to the post I wondered....I Googled, I searched, but God gave the answer...

 "Do not join with those of the world. Let no man separate you from My love. The world, the domain of the evil one,  plans to kill, steal and destroy...separating My people from My Word.

"And the Word was made 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 1:14.

Do not allow man to separate you from your One True Love, JESUS Christ, King of kings, LORD of lords; The Shepherd of your soul,  your Kinsman Redeemer, your Bridegroom."

We are the bride of Christ.!!.


   

The following should give all pause as we examine ourselves in The Light of The Word. As watchmen, prophets, seers...we pray to hear clearly His Word to His people. Tonight was no different. Realizing Holy Spirit had a word to give God' people I prayed, bound satan in JESUS Name, covered me and mine with The Blood & promised to speak forth without hesitation what He would speak to us.

"What has been spoken has fallen on deaf ears.  Millions hear but seldom does it impact their lives.  Wars, rumors of wars have become common place. The camp of the evil one flourishes while My church lies buried beneath the rubbish of the world.

Coming...coming soon a great shaking to awaken the slumbering among you. Donald Trump is a man...a man with a mission, a destiny, but still a man.  Those who look to him as saviour will be greatly disappointed. America has no future apart from Me. I rule supreme...There is no shadow of turning, I change not.  Enough of your games, I grow weary of your games, your pretense, your uncleanness, your perversion. Bitterness, jealousy have no place in the house of God. Turn from your wicked ways that I might bless instead of curse.

Just as I gave SODOM and GOMORRAH opportunity to repent, so too have I given America. And as did SODOM and GOMORRAH so too has America. With no regard for My holy ones they continued to live in rebellion and sexual perversion...So too has America. And just as My righteous judgment rained down upon SODOM and Gomorrah so too will My righteous judgment rain down upon America. You have become a den of thieves, robbers of The Truth, the blind now lead the blind.

The great falling away has begun, even now multitudes are turning their back on My Christ and christianity.  I AM The Way, The Truth, The Light...I change not.

Hard times are coming...you have been warned."