Batman's Sidekick

Jeremiah 1:10  See I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out and to pull down, to destroy and to throw down, to build and to plant.

Psalm 139:13-16  For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in your book they are all written. The days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.


God bless to any who read this. I feel led to share my current Lord lesson with you. Over the last couple of days the Holy Spirit has been ministering to me. He is clarifying His purpose and plan for my life. I will be turning 55 years old very soon. You would think I would understand my purpose by now, but some of us are slow learners. I have always been one to swim upstream, go against the grain, walk to the beat of my own drum, and have not been one to follow the crowd. I havent intentionally been this way. It's just the way I was born. I have unfortunately annoyed alot of people along the way with my seemingly difficult personality at times, but I must BE who I was born to be. Mostly I have felt misunderstood.  Sometimes, I have made a huge effort to try and make things easy on myself and just "go with the flow," but I have always ended up miserable. We all need to be our genuine selves. God created each of us uniquely. In his eyes we are wonderfully made. We should therefore allow Him to continue His work and purpose in our lives.

So to continue with my current Lord lesson, here's what He is saying. He reminded me of a scripture in Jeremiah because I was inquiring about my walk with Him. The above verse in Jeremiah was one of the first scriptures He megaphoned in my spirit when I first started walking in the prophetic ministry about 3 short years ago. He reminded me of this scripture because I seem to "just say no" to particular doctrines or teachings. Examples of these are, Obama the Antichrist, being taught by bible saints like John, Zechariah or Elijah, and lately the Bride of Christ. You would have to dig through past posts to find out exactly what i'm talking about, but I have clearly been used to dispute these teachings. To further describe how I feel, my initial response upon hearing these particular teachings would cause an unidentifable uneasy feeling. Like what Morpheus in the movie " The Matrix" described as a splinter in your mind.  

                                                 See clip here:  https://youtu.be/DRnr3MiGWmo

I was discussing this with the Lord Jesus and asking why can't I just "fit it" and accept mainstream doctrines and ideas because I would like to just "get along." He helped me see that he made me this way. The Lord is saying to me that I was born to root out and to pull down, to destroy and to throw down, to build and to plant. I believe we are all expected to do these things, but some of us more so than others. I think back when I was a kid. I defended the kids who were picked on, I befriended the outcasts, and I'm not afraid to stand up for my beliefs. I was born in a family of 4 children. I was the second born and I am the only girl. I therefore grew up learning to defend myself very early. I think if you would ask any of my 3 brothers today, they would tell you I am a force to be reckoned with (or in man terms:crazy). I also grew up under the influence of an alcoholic Father. At the end of his life he got right with God, so no worries there. However, I believe God used these things to create my strength. Despite the discomfort it brings, I just want to please God and do my part in this life. So, with all that being said, I will continue to fight the good fight of faith. I will do my best to hear from God, and share here what Im supposed to share. With love in Christ, Robin b

How to Win

2 Samuel 22:29-31  For you are my lamp, O Lord; the Lord shall enlighten my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop; by my God I can leap over a wall. As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.

2 Timothy 2:3  You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

1 John 2:14  i have written to you fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.

                                         Message received 10/25/2017  11:40 p.m.

My children listen to your Father this day. There is much demonic activity oppressing many of you today. You must stand against it as soon as you sense it. Otherwise it grows stronger and torments you longer, and may possibly lead you astray. The enemy is defeated, but you must enforce My Son's victory by flowing with My Spirit in His power and authority. Include in your defense the power in His name, Jesus Christ of Nazareth to stop the enemy gains. Push back the oppression by standing in His name. Command these evil spirits to leave and they shall obey right away. A warning My children, be prepared for these attacks will strengthen along the way. You must learn now to stand strong in Me, and listen closely to what I say and continually pray. As you do, the devil will learn not to mess with you because he shall know I hold you in My hand. Your own ability is no match against these demonic plans. It is vitally important to continue to plant My word within your soul, and separate yourself from this ungodly world. Spend much time fellowshipping with Me, and I shall make My word alive and active within thee. That way when you speak it's like a two edged sword. Next, walk in love at all times for this keeps enemy entry doors closed and keeps your armor on. Remember though, your enemy operates as an illegal, so stand guard in and out of season. Lastly, trust in the Lord and His wisdom, and don't waste time on human reason. Follow these commands My children and you shall overcome as My firstborn Son has done. Lord Jehovah loves you and is with you forevermore.

Walk With Him

Psalm 139:17&18  How precious also are your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; when I awake, I am still with you.

Jeremiah 29:11  "For I know the thoughts I think towards you," says the Lord, "thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."

   

                                             Word received 10/22/2017  10:04 a.m.

Blessed be the God of our salvation who daily loads us with benefits! Fret not about the fiery trial that you find yourself in. I shall use this experience to mold and refine you into My beautiful creation. I have big plans for you My child. Just keep stepping forward. Let nothing cause you to stop moving. Giving up is not an option. Your enemy has attempted your entire life to knock you off my plan, but he has repeatedly failed. Do you think I would allow him to steal my precious possessions? I watch over those that belong to Me. Doubt not that you hear from Me. Second guessing is satan's powerful weapon. Resist him immediately, so that he can not get a foothold. I see your heart child. I see the love and desire you keep inside. A yearning to wholeheartedly serve Me. These are the qualities I seek. Outward appearances and empty words do not touch me. One who worships in truth is more valuable to Me than any treasure you can imagine. Success in My eyes is different than how the world may judge success. I love you My sweet child. Doubt not that I am doing a mighty work in and through you. Obedience despite the cost is of great value. You shall pass through the storms. Remember I have warned. Though the rains beat vehemently against the house, it shall not fall because it is not built on sand. Speak forth My word. Show love to the lost. Remember to love the unloveables. These are the ones that need Me the most. I send you out amongst wolves. They may bark, but have no teeth to bite. The lion may roam and roar, but I save you from his powerful jaws. Lay your burdens at My cross. Allow My grace to give you strength in difficult situations. I am always there. Never let fear near. The Great I Am speaks this day. Lord Jehovah has much to say.

Jesus is our Tent Peg

During my precious time with the Lord Jesus today He gave me an image of a very large white tent kinda like the ones the old time gospel preachers used, and spoke the words below the tent picture to my heart. I believe He gave this message as a source of comfort and confirmation because I was having a difficult time today due to yesterday's post. Going against the current widespread belief that we, the church, being "the bride" is not an easy thing.

Jesus is our tent peg. He keeps us safe from being blown away by every wind of doctrine. 

Ephesians 414&15  That we should no longer be children tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head-Christ-

Isaiah 22:22&23  The key of the house of David I will lay on his shoulder, so he shall open, and no one shall shut, and he shall shut, and no one shall open. I will fasten him as a peg in a secure place, and he will become a glorious throne to his father's house.

Zechariah 10:4  From Judah will come the cornerstone, from him the tent peg, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler.

2 Corinthians 5:4  For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life.

tent peg defined: a pointed piece of wood or metal that is pushed into the ground to hold the corners of a tent in position

Puzzle Piece Number 1: First Clean the Slate

Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready. And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. Then he said to me, write: "Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!" And he said to me, "These are the true sayings of God." Revelation 19:7-9

Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls filled with the seven last plagues came to me and talked with me, saying, "Come, I will show you the bride, the Lamb's wife." And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, having the glory of God. Her light was like a most precious stone, like a jasper stone, clear as crystal.  Revelation 21:9-11

This first puzzle piece was not what I expected, but it makes perfect sense. We have to discard the misinformation in order to start a clean slate, and make room for the truth. I don't know about the rest of you, but the concept of a small refined part of the Body of Christ being the Bride has baffled me since I first heard this doctrine. I have never felt like I was a part of the Bride of Christ. In fact, I had settled it in my mind that I must be some sort of friend or guest at the wedding, but not part of the bride. In my bible reading time, Revelation 21:9 would occasionally holler at me, but I figured my limited knowledge of scripture was causing me to miss something.. Fortunately, the Lord is merciful and understands how we think. He has finally helped me see the truth, and has removed the blinders from my eyes. We are not the Bride of Christ. We are the Body of Christ. Sons and daughters of the Most High. I was led to the attached article written in 2008. I feel like a heavy burden has been removed from me. I pray that you seek the Lord for yourself in regards to this issue. I for one love the truth. If you have been led to this blog, you must too. It was difficult to copy and paste this article on my tablet, so the gaps in the text were unavoidable. Please overlook the lack of perfection. I pray you are touched by the Holy Spirit as you read the article. God bless.

Revelation 21:7. He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be my son.

Matthew 22:29&30 Jesus answered and said to them, You are mistaken, not knowing the scriptures or the power of God. For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels of God in heaven.

The "Bride of Christ" Is Not the Church

Updated on January 29, 2015

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The Bride of Christ

Who is this "Bride of Christ"?

Do you still believe women should not be pastors or leaders in the church? Do you still believe healing was for the early church? Do you still believe the Baptism of the Holy Spirit was for the early church and not for the body of Christ today also?

Many of the church's views on these doctrinal pillars have been revised in recent years. With a spirit of honest examination, the church has realized that they were not quite right. With that said, I believe its time to take a closer look at the "Bride of Christ" doctrine as well.

Here are the reasons why:

Revelation 21:9-10

9. One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and said to me, "Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb." 10. And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God.

1. While there is a "lamb's wife, the bride of Christ", it is not the church—Revelation 21:9-10 clearly states that the "the bride, the Lamb's wife" is the Holy Jerusalem.

Revelation 19:7

Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

2. Revelation 19:7 says, "Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready." Again, this lamb's wife, the bride of Christ cannot be refering to the church! If the church is "the bride of Christ," then the Christian has to do something to get "herself ready." This requires "works" to be done by the Christian to get ready. The Word says that we are already made righteous and are already sanctified. So then, the church, in God's eyes, is already ready. The bride of Christ has to be something else!

3. If the Church were "the bride, the Lamb's wife," then the angel in Revelation 21:9-10 would have shown "the Church," not the Holy Jerusalem.

4. Jesus did not teach that his body is also his bride. Paul didn't teach it either.

5. Christians are repeatedly called "sons of God," "the body of Christ," and "the church" throughout the New Testament but are never called "the bride of Christ."

Currently, the main teaching regarding the "Bride of Christ" is that she is the church and must make herself ready. This teaching is inconsistent with the entire Pauline Revelation of the Gospel of Grace.

Because of the free gift of grace, we are already righteous and without spot nor blemish in the Lord's sight. We are already ready! Therefore, it stands to reason that the church can't be the one "getting herself ready." The "Bride of Christ" then must refer to something or someone else! The "bride" must refer, not to the church, but to the Holy Jerusalem, just as the Word of God says in Revelations 21:9-12.

The Unfortunate "Bride of Christ" Doctrine: Readying Ourselves Lies in God's Hands

The "Bride of Christ" teaching says the church has to do something to make "herself ready," to be perfect. If this is true, then there is absolutely no way Jesus will ever return and get us. We can't get "ready" ourselves or achieve perfection by our own doing. It'll never happen. We are not perfect, and we can never be perfect outside of his gift of righteousness. It is just not possible. It will never be possible!

Can't Ignore the Comparison of Worship and Marriage

Though I do not believe that the "Bride of Christ" refers to the church, I do think that the comparison of our relationship to God with the covenants, promises, or vows made in marriage is helpful. The Word does make those comparisons. I don't refute that. God has made a lot of promises to us similar to those we make to each other when we get married.

But as far as my personal relationship with God? I am a friend of God. He is my Dad, and I am His son, too. In the Scripture, it reads "...whereby we cry Abba (literally: "daddy"), Father." The closeness and intimate nature of our relationship with Him has the quality of the relationship between a father and a son, not a relationship between spouses. He is a Dad who has promised me an inheritance and the ability to come boldy to His throne of grace.

Neither Jesus Nor Paul Ever Preached That the Body of Christ is a Bride

They did not tell us the body of Christ is a bride of any kind. Perhaps Israel is the bride, but the body of Christ certainly isn't.

Jesus never told His disciples He would someday be their bride. Paul didn't say we are the bride. In fact, nowhere in scriptures does it ever say Christians are the bride of Christ. Not only that, it just seems strange.

The Term "Bride of Christ" Never Appears in the Bible

While a "Lambs' Wife" is mentioned in Revelations, the term "Bride of Christ" is never used in the Bible. I searched the Bible for the term "Bride of Christ". I couldn't find it. It surprised me when I did that search and came up with no results! And to think, after all these years of hearing how we are the bride of Christ and He will come get us once we have made ourselves ready.

What Does the Bible Say about the "Bride of Christ"?

What does the word say about the "Bride of Christ"? Nothing really. The term "Bride of Christ" is nowhere in the Bible. Aside from being first coined by the Roman Catholic Church, this term has been invented out of perceived inferences of certain passages that says God's relationship to us is "as a bride". These passages are all parables or similes. They are simply making a comparison of our relationship to Him. He loves us and has made covenant promises to us, similar to how a husband loves and upholds promises to his wife.

Again, the passage that comes closest to mentioning a bride from Revelation:

And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel...

Revelation 21:9-12

This passage does not say the body of Christ is the the Lamb's wife. It does not say Israel is the Lamb's wife. It clearly states however that "that great city, the Holy Jerusalem" is the Lamb's wife. In verse 10, it also says that John the Revelator saw that great city descending down from heaven adorned as a bride. He doesn't even refer to it as the bride but that it is adorned as a bride.

Read This Parable from Matthew Again

Matthew 22:1-14 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them. But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen.

The bride is not the subject of this story—the guests are. The commonly accepted interpretation of this parable is that the guests represent the church—how can the guests be considered the bride?

Taking the leap from the guests representing "the bride of Christ" can't be done, but the proponents of the "bride of Christ" concept do it with this passage all of the time!

Read This Parable from Matthew Again, Too

Matt 25:1-13 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

It goes without saying that the ten virgins are not this groom's wife. They are only guests trying to get into the wedding.

Once again, taking the leap from the ten virgins being guests to them being the bride and representing "the Bride of Christ" can't be done. This story is about being ready to be accepted into the kingdom of heaven. How is that done? By accepting Jesus as our Lord.

That story is as simple as that!

Another Argument Lies in Isaiah 62

Isaiah 62:4

Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzi-bah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.

Some have said the Lord would not marry a city, but here the Lord is married to the land. It is not a stretch that He could be married to a city if He wants, as has been indicated in Revelation 21:9-10. God can do what He wants, whether we understand it or not. After all, when did God ever do anything that really made sense to us?

In Jeremiah, God Is Already Married to Israel

Jeremiah 3:14

Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion.

In the Old Testament, the church of Christ had not yet been established. Therefore, there was no church yet; furthermore, the prophet says God isalready married to Israel! There is never any mention of a wedding for Jesus, simply one to the lamb's wife.

Why Do We Always Read Things into the Word?

So, how did some miss that passage and turn the church or even Israel into the "bride of Christ"? Israel makes more sense, but still, I'm not sure why people draw conclusions like these without clear evidence. The very human desire to understand everything has led to people reading into things that aren't really there in order to make some sort of sense out of it.

Preachers Aren't Always Right

Just because it was said by somebody in the pulpit doesn't make it true. The only thing you know must be true is the Word of God. So instead of putting unwavering faith in preachers, examine stories that seem clear to you.

Why the "Bride of Christ" Doctrine Is Important: Christianity Becomes Like All the Other Religions of the World

I used to think the "Bride of Christ" doctrine was an issue of secondary importance. However, with further consideration, I have concluded it is a fundamental concern. What the doctrine teaches causes to do works to become "without spot or wrinkle." Our Christianity becomes just like all the rest of the religions of the world. It becomes a religion of works and not one founded in God's grace. The "Bride of Christ" teaching takes away from us God's grace and gift of riaghteousness. We then become all about works. The Galations were all about works. What did Paul call those Galations? He called them fools.

Other Problems with the "Bride of Church" Doctrine

In addition to devaluing His gift of righteousness, the "Bride of Christ" doctrine also devalues our authority and position in Christ. Being in his body is much more powerful than simply being his bride.

For example, when it comes right down to it, my wife is limited in her authority over me because she is a separate person. It's not that way with the body of Christ. He gave us all of His authority as kings and priests in the earth. We are his body. We have His authority in the earth. That authority is the Word of God He gave us to hear, believe, speak, and live by.

Don't Believe Anything You Hear (Including What I Write) Unless It Can Be Clearly Backed up by the Word

I can clearly backup, with scripture, the fact that the Lamb's wife is the holy city of Jerusalem. But the ones who believe the church is the bride of Christ cannot back it up with obvious scripture.

Reconsidering Doctrine

Luke 20:35

But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage.

Its good to question everything we are being taught. I have always been puzzled by the "Bride of Christ" doctrine. After all, the Word says that we don't marry in heaven in Luke 20:35. I originally didn't think this verse had much to do with the "Bride of Christ" doctrine, yet, on second thought, maybe it does. There is no limiting language in this scripture—if we won't be given in marriage in heaven, then can it even be possible to be married to Jesus, or anyone else for that matter, in the hereafter? My questioning began with the Scripture.

Origins of the "Bride of Christ" Doctrine

The term "Bride of Christ" has it roots in the Roman Catholic Church. You probably know the clergy or priests of the Roman Catholic Church "marries" their church, taking an oath to celebacy. As a result, the term "Bride of Christ" was eventually coined in relation to this practice. Today, this concept and terminology has spilled over into our own fundamental Christian doctrines.

The Play "The Bride"

Several years ago (early '90s), there was a play called The Bride. This play told a story of how the church is the "Bride of Christ." This play was performed in many cities in the US. It was a nice little drama, but it is unscriptural. However, the play helped engrain the "Bride of Christ" doctrine in the public consciousness.

It just sounds nice. But just because the doctrine sounds good doesn't mean its God. Don't believe a thing just because it makes sense at first glance. If its not clearly in the Word, it is not so.

Inferences Don't Establish Truth

As we have established, the notion that we are the "Bride of Christ" is an inference. Building doctrines on inferences will mess us up and get us off the truth. This is the reason the Jones followers got off and drank the kool-aid. I don't know about you, but I'm not going with any doctrine that is inferred.

For example, it can be inferred that the baptism of the Holy Spirit was for the early church only, and that God doesn't operate that way today. For centuries the church, by and large, had been robbed of the comfort, revelation, ability, and power found in the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I'm glad we don't believe that's true anymore.

Also consider that "the church" once believed women shouldn't be in ministry or pastoring or in any leadership positions. That misconception came from inferences as well.

I take the Word literally for what it says unless it specifically says otherwise. For instance, Jesus told many stories that had meanings and were similes. Before He told His stories, He always led the listeners know He was about to tell a parable.

We don't accept those inferences about baptism or women in the ministry as truth anymore, and we shouldn't. Neither should we accept inferences in regards to the "Bride of Christ" teaching.

Clues of Truth

Daniel 12:4  But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

I thought about waiting to post this word until after it's fulfillment in order to protect myself, but my heart says without faith it is impossible to please God, so I'm stepping out in faith and posting it. Time will tell if I heard from the Lord Jesus or if I heard from a deceiving spirit. I also had a dream a while back about a similar topic, so I placed it under "featured post." I was also reminded that many of the messages I have received fall into this same category of hidden truths being revealed and the manifestation of the gifts of God.

                                              Message received 10/16/2017  6:52p.m.

Write sweet one. For I have so many things to discuss with My Body at this time. Many mysteries to be revealed. The uncovering of hidden truths kept secret until now. Many of My true servants are receiving pieces of My divine puzzle for this time, and they must come together in perfect unity in order to have the complete picture. The piece I give to you My sweet is about the manifestation of the sons of God. I will give you bits and pieces of this truth. I give not the entire picture to just one child. Each sees in part so that we may function as a team. All heaven awaits for the revealing of My sons and daughters. Keep watch. Listen for My clues. Release each message by faith as I give it to you. Piece #1 is soon to come. Spend time in My presence. Pray in the spirit to help you hear from heaven. An exchange takes place as you pray in the spirit. Deposits of revelations open doors. Set yourself apart. Be holy as I am holy. Only the holy shall see the Lord.

Hebrews 12:14  Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Jeremiah 33:3  Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.

Why Tongues

Today, on The Call of the Bride website, I read this repost from Kathy Mote. It blessed me greatly, and I felt led to share it here. Thank you Hope for the post. 

"As I was led, I prayed in tongues, and immediately I was aware of a small spirit, taking notes, and gathering what I said. Off it raced to decipher it, for the enemy ever seeks to work against God's Kingdom in us. I am told by the Lord that our prayer language is between us and Him. Not mere gibberish, it is old languages, tongues of angels and of peoples long gone from an ancient time. God knows every syllable, and as we pray as His Spirit gives utterance, it is an outpouring of heartfelt need, a battle plan of action, and our cry to receive. The Lord hears every word we say. The enemy hears as well, but can't decipher our prayer language." 

 Kathy Mote - FB 10/10/17

Let the Son Shine

Isaiah 44:24-26 Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, and He who formed you from the womb: I am the Lord, who makes heavens alone, who spreads abroad the earth Myself; who frustrates the signs of the babblers, and drives diviners mad; who turns wise men backward, and makes their knowledge foolishness; who confirms the word of His servant, and performs the counsel of His messengers; who says to Jerusalem, you shall be inhabited, to the cities of Judah, you shall be built, and I will raise up her waste places...

Romans 8:19  For i consider the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.

Habakkuk 2:14  For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.

                                           Message received 10/14/2017  10:50 a.m.

Jehovah has something to say...Incline thine ear towards heaven this day.

Peace be still My child and know that your God reigns. For I have created the heavens and the earth. Nothing compares to My glorious splendor. Soon all shall see My goodness through My sons and daughters. The manifestation of My children is oh so near. All of creation awaits this glorious manifestation. Come into My gates with thanks. Enter my courts with praise. As the time of darkness approaches so does my light. The two shall soon collide in an unprecedented way. One which has never been seen in all of eternity. Your giftings and callings are currently within you. I have placed them there from the beginning. Why do you think the enemy has come against you? He is aware of what you hold within you. Your trials and tribulations have only further proven your devotion towards your Maker and My great love for you because nothing has stopped you from moving towards My ultimate plan for you. Keep your eyes towards heaven. Listen to My Spirit within you. You are growing into the likeness of My Firstborn Son, Jesus Christ the Risen One. I hold you in the palm of My mighty right hand. My throne is established forever. Nothing shall ever change this truth. The plans of Satan to overthrow My kingdom have already been defeated. It is only a matter of time before He is completely annihilated. Remember My child. I formed you in the womb, and the revealing of the sons of God is right over the horizon. You and all shall see what you truly are in Me. Sons and daughters of the Most High. You shall be like My firstborn, Jesus Christ the Beloved One. I know those who belong to Me. Nothing shall snatch them out of My all powerful grasp. I reign. Soon all shall see and come to the knowledge of the glory of the One True God. You belong to Me My children. Hold fast to that which you have been given. Let nothing take it from you for I have prepared your place from the beginning. Let not doubt torment thee. Resist him immediately. Lord Jehovah reigns! You have been Mine from the beginning of time!

SPECIAL MESSAGE THROUGH JOHN KILPATRICK

                     The Spirit of the Lord said to John Kilpatrick shortly after 11 a.m. today,

                        “Pray for America. America is entering into a season of eclipse.“ 

At this time, he does not grasp the full meaning of this, but he is opening Church of His Presence each night this week (October 9-October 14) from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM for prayer. 

Blow the Trumpet

Amos 3:6  If a trumpet is blown in a city, will not the people be afraid? If there is calamity in a city, will not the Lord have done it?

Jeremiah 50:6  My people have been lost sheep. Their shepards have led them astray; they have turned them away on the mountains. They have gone from mountain to hill; they have forgotten their resting place.

Jeremiah 51:7  Babylon was a golden cup in the Lord's hand, that made all the earth drunk. The nation's drank from her wine; therefore the nations are deranged.

1 Corinthians 14:7&8  Even things without life whether flute or harp, when they make a sound, unless they make a distinction in the sounds, how will it be known what is piped or played? For if the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle?

Prophecy received 10/04/2017  11:17 a.m.

Speak forth My word child. Be a trumpet unto the land. Warn the people to repent or their blood shall be on your hands. Sound the alarm. The land in which you live shall soon suffer great destruction. A place filled with the blessings of Almighty God will soon be desolate because they have turned their backs to the Lord. I have warned for centuries of what happens to countries who do not serve Me. Most do not listen. They live as gods in their own minds, thinking they are making their own choices, but are actually held in captivity by the enemy. Soon all shall see the goodness of God to those who love Me because protection will make the distinction upon these. You must lay everything aside that takes your attention away from Me. You must use your time wisely. Fill your vessel with My word and Spirit. Only these spiritual forces shall be your source of strength in difficult times to come. I know you must work and care for your families, but you must keep your spirit in tune to what My Holy Spirit is speaking. Let not your guard down. Depend on Me to help you to do these things. I am your ever present help. Ask and you shall receive. Depend not on your own abilities. Obey this command and it will free you from the frustrations of self reliance. Place all your trust in Me. Allow My Holy Spirit to keep your will in line with My Father's perfect plan. For those who preach not what the Holy Spirit is saying, these will be held accountable for leading My people astray. All should be teaching My church to repent and to live righteously. I will continue to repeat these warnings for all who have been led astray. I will persist to bring the lost to Me until the very last day. This is what Jesus Christ wants to say today.

All Shall See

I waited for the Lord to give me a clear undeniable scripture reference to confirm this message before I posted it. He highlighted Proverbs 2:21&22

For the upright will dwell in the land, and the blameless will remain in it; but the wicked will be cut off from the earth, and the unfaithful will be uprooted from it.

   
                                          Prophecy received 9/20/2017  2:00 p.m.

Judgment upon your nation has arrived. Those who call on My name shall be saved, but those who resist My Spirit shall be destroyed. Storms and wars are only a small part of what is to come. Fret not My child. I will care for you and your family. Not one shall be lost. All have been warned. The scoffers will be the first to be enlightened. They shall surely see what others have believed. The skies will rain down fire, and the seas shall roar as never before. Hide yourself in Me My child. Pray for those who dont know Me. Pray that I may spare those who have resisted Me. Prayers change things. Yeshua Hamashiach

I had a strong impression after receiving this message that Washington D.C. is the primary target.

Protection Comes from the Lord God Almighty

Psalm 18:1&2  I will love You, oh Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

2 Samuel 22:31 As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.

 

                                          Prophecy received 9/15/2017  10:57 p.m.

Hear My Child. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. A company of mighty angels watch over those who belong to Me, and deliver them from all their troubles. I protect those who belong to Me. I am a gracious and loving Father. I reveal Myself to those who seek My face because they love Me, and not only because they want something from Me. Protection is the word for this hour. The calamities will surround, but I shall deliver you from harm. Trust Me to perform My word. Speak forth My truth and watch as I perform it before you. My angels harken to the voice of My word. Speak it with boldness. I am your sun and shield. I am a shield to all who trust in Me. For verily verily I say unto you, I shall be with you through the storm. Though the rain may beat upon the house vehemently, it shall stand because it is not built on sand. It is built on the Rock of My Son. Jesus Christ the Mighty One.