There has been some interesting chatter
about, much to-do about a looming war that the enemy is in the process of
instituting. I am certainly not one to venture down the road, where I open a
door and allow my vain imaginations to run away with me as fact, if that’s all
they are. I base what I know, understanding the direction I receive and then
pass it on to others, using the written Word of God as the final authority.
Prophecy can and will never displace the Word of God. It can and must only ever
confirm it. This way I am able to follow instruction and test if it is of the
truth. It is hard to test a vision or a dream and the interpretation of it, but
not if we mirror it against the WORD OF GOD. Let’s say a young boy has a dream
and we are told that through that dream the Lord will return on the 31st of
October. What must the Christian do with that information? I have already
mentioned it, we must mirror it against the Word of God, so let’s do that now; “But concerning that day and hour no
one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.”
(Matthew 24:36)
· The warning is this, be careful of our carnalities looking to dominate
what we like to refer to as spiritual intervention. Daniel interpreted dreams,
but there were not many like him throughout scripture. Not only has that time
past per se, but the very first warning the Lord Jesus gave was this; “And Jesus answered them, “See that
no one leads you astray.”” (Matthew 24:4)
This is what I have for you, use
scripture to feed your intent…
· Do not make the mistake of arming yourselves carnally for a battle that
is spiritual.
· Come what may, we must ensure that we are sitting at our Saviour’s feet
and relying on His finished work to arm us for whatever lies ahead. This
particular war, like most conflicts acts out in the physical realm and this is
where entrapment lurks, looking to draw us into a web of deceit. Instinctively
we fight fire with fire. We must tap into the Spirit to find victory in every
area of our lives, including the Lord’s return.
· The Christians call is for us to lay our lives down just like Christ
laid His life down. WE ARE THE UNTOUCHABLES, they may take our lives but they
will never take our freedom. Jesus Christ our LORD has sealed us by His
finished work on Calvary, the Christian has been bought by the blood of the
Lamb. Praise His name now and forever more, Amen! For all those who have their
names penned in the Book of Life will rely on their GOD and not our natural
instincts to defend ourselves…
Let’s unpack this thought and glean from scripture
to land on my understanding, regarding the tough times ahead. The war is just
over the horizon, how are we to behave? We must dress for battle… many are
“bunkering up”, in other words stocking up for the hard times ahead. Which in
itself is prudent, but do not lose focus on your intent. Those
who remain carnally minded are in fact enemies of the cross; “For those who live according to the flesh set their
minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit
set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For
to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit
is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to
God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” (Romans 8:5-8) – Every
true Christian will look with intent to please God and to do that we must,
which is to submit ourselves to His Spirit.
We have been called to “endure suffering” and not to strike out. It’s
the time of testing for the Christian. We are called to dress for
battle and not to play into the hands of the devils schemes and this is what
that looks like; “Put
on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes
of the devil. For
we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the
authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the
whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and
having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the
belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as
shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of
peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you
can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet
of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of
God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.
To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the
saints,…”
(Ephesians 6:11-18)
I thank all for their prayers,
those who played their part in helping me find direction to the answers of the
questions I had upon my heart pertaining to the favour of the month, so many
people having so much to say regarding the end times and the soon return of our
Lord and Saviour.
My conclusion then; we must find
grace to live every day as if today would be the day of our Saviours return,
and we will be amongst the five wise virgins with oil in their lamps to welcome
His return.
Signing out
Tyrone
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