Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. (Galatians 6:6-8 ESV)
If I’m not careful, I can find myself overwhelmed by the news of the world. War, rumors of war, terrorism, political fights, violence, lawlessness, glamorization of people who mock God, cruelty, economic chaos, personal strife – there are so many awful things in the “news” that it can feel hopeless. But God does not despair. He is not wondering how we are going to get through this. He is not depressed because of our circumstances – and he doesn’t want us to be, either. He knows what’s going on, is not startled or surprised by it, and calls us to walk more and more closely with him so we don’t get sucked into the vortex of discouragement. We Believers dwell in the shelter of the Most High God. We are in the shadow of his wings where we find refuge. He is our Rock and our Shield.
Even when we know these realities about God we can still struggle. If you’ve been watching the news or wondering what’s going to happen, hopefully the following article written by Nate Johnson and prayer written by me will help you face this hour/era with faith and hope.
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A few nights ago, I had an encounter with the Lord where I saw the next six months on a calendar, and then the walls began to shake violently…But I didn’t feel fear, but strangely, I felt HOPE. I felt breakthrough. The words that came to me were, “Baal Perazim (God of the breakthrough) is going to make himself known!” But the shakings continued in the spirit. World systems. Natural events. The noise was deafening.
Then, I had a vivid vision of a sea parting, and many were crossing through the waves held back on both sides. Then I heard the Lord say,
“In the next six months, I will lead my church through the Red Sea once again.” And you will see more movement, shaking, and shifting in 6 months than you did for years. For I am speeding up the clock and bringing the dross to the surface. But while it will feel tumultuous on earth, those who walk with me will not be affected. In fact, I am using this time to DELIVER THEM of the assignments and attacks they have been trying to shake for years. I am going to use this time to bring my church into her rightful place. And set her free from Egypt and her slavery to man once and for all.
So this is what the Lord says to you;
The nations will rage in the next 6 months, but you need to keep your eyes forward.
Don’t look to the left or to the right.
Don’t engage in the games of culture, but rise above it to see what I AM DOING.
Don’t be lured back to Pharaoh by the fears and intimidation of the enemy.
Don’t be tempted to fight fire with fire or lose your footing.
But look ahead…
Because while the world is groaning and going through the crucible of change, it is your time to emerge from the ashes of your past and the years of testing.
“We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed” -Romans 8:22
And while it feels like judgment and exposure to the unrighteous, it is your time or favor and increase. It will be known as a changing of the guard both in the church and on the earth.
I hear the Lord say, “For do not be afraid of what comes to pass for am I not on the throne?”
“Am I not the King of Kings and Lord of Lords?”
“For the clashing of kingdoms has never been louder than now.”
But while the nations rage and the spirit of this age tries to assemble their army, I am raising you up as my pure and spotless bride to be a voice for the times and dethrone her kings and witches.
They laugh today, but their time is almost up.
“Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed,saying, “Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.” The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying, “I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.” -Psalms 2:1-6
And you will walk through the sea untouched on every side. You will hear the battle but not be in it. 10,000 will fall at your side, but it shall not come near you.
“You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. You will see the fire, but you will not even smell like smoke” -Psalms 91:5-8
Yes, this next 6 months there will be major changes in the nations and yet the plans of man will come to nought as my people rise up, pray, and walk the narrow road I have set for them says the Lord.
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God,
You are the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, Alpha and Omega, the Living Word, Author, and Defender of your People. Thank you for the encouraging words you give to us. In our vision much of the world can seem hopeless, beyond depravity, and too corrupt to be redeemed. But we know you are the One who can do all things that seem impossible. You can convict and convert; you can heal and save. So we pray that you will heal and save this nation from the demonic forces of division, strife, anger, fear, ungodliness, violence, and deceit that are within her. In the name of Jesus we ask for a cleansing of this nation – even if it means that everything that can be shaken will be shaken. We ask for all corruption and lies to be exposed with irrefutable proof. We ask for all the mouthpieces of “news” to be purified from all deceitful words, actions, videos and posts. We ask for all those who are planning violence to this nation and her citizens to be thwarted by your angel armies and your children as they rise up and say NO MORE to the darkness and evil among us. Break the power of the wickedness, and protect your righteous Children. Convict this nation and the evildoers within her of their sins, and cause us to turn from idolatry to your loving guidance. In this time, purify and prune your Church for greater fruitfulness, but protect us from fear and shaking. Help us to focus our natural and spiritual eyes on you and your Goodness. Pour out your Shalom upon us. We pray your Psalm 91 protection over your Children – that no terror, arrow, pestilence, or plague would come near us, in Jesus’ name. AMEN.
The power of the wicked will be broken,
but the Lord upholds the righteous. (Psalm 37:17 NIV)
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