The crucible of prophecy in Damascus by Bill Wilson

Israel is currently defending the Golan Heights from Iran's hostile bases in Syria by launching very precise missile strikes. The presence of Turkey, Iran, al Qaeda, the Muslim Brotherhood, Islamic State, Hezbollah, Hamas and other enemies of God and of Israel in the Syrian theatre has many wondering about the Isaiah 17 prophecy about the destruction of Damascus. There is much speculation about whether we are now entering into the end time scenario written so much about by the prophets in the Bible. Certainly, the crucible of prophecy is being stirred and heated, but we must pay close attention to the actual words and context of the prophets to discern current events.

 

According to the prophet Isaiah, 17:1, "The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap." Many point to this verse to speculate when and how Damascus will be destroyed. If we study the context of the prophecy, Chapter 10 begins with prophesying judgment on Assyria and Ephraim (one of the tribes of Israel) for attacking Israel. Damascus is named as one of the Assyrian's vassals. Damascus also is included in end time judgment accounts of Egypt, Babylon, Moab, Assyria, Ethiopia, Tyre, Philistia and others. This demonstrates the near and the far of prophesy. Some of this was fulfilled historically; other parts of it are yet to be fulfilled.

 

There has been a lot of talk that this is the time that perhaps Isaiah's prophecy will be fulfilled. Damascus, after all, is hardly a city nowadays. It is maintaining a heartbeat after years of civil war and fighting that includes various al Qaeda terrorist groups, Hezbollah from Iran, Russian interests, American interests, Turkey, the Islamic State, and, of course the Assad government. The ingredients are there for the total destruction of Damascus. Damascus may be devastated by this massive gathering of many forces, but it is not the total destruction prophesied by Isaiah. As with most prophecy, it often appears to be fulfilled, but in types and shadows, layers, and signs before it is ultimately fulfilled.

 

The context of Isaiah 17 is judgment on nations that come against Israel, beginning in Chapter 9 and continuing through Chapter 24. The phrase "In/At that day" is mentioned no less than four times in Isaiah 17, a short chapter of 14 verses. This phrase is an indicator for the Day of the Lord, meaning when the Lord returns to judge the nations that came against Israel. Verse 7 says, "At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel." Verse 11 speaks that the harvest shall be a day of grief and of desperate sorrow. Context is key. It's irresponsible to take just one verse and develop a scenario or doctrine around it. In Syria, we are seeing prophetic movement, but we will know when God fulfills the prophecy. It will be clear.

Have a Blessed and Powerful Day!

Bill Wilson

www.dailyjot.com

Beware of communists in political party clothing by Bill Wilson

The Democratic Party is housing communists and passing them off as progressives-a word used to gain general public approval of communistic ideals. Failed presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is one such individual. He is introducing a federal jobs proposal that would guarantee every adult American a $15-an-hour job with health benefits. The Hill reports that two additional Democratic Party presidential hopefuls, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) have expressed support for similar proposals. Our economy, religion, speech--pretty much the entire Bill of Rights--are threatened by sweet sounding proposals laid as snares to liberty, baited by emotional self-righteousness.

 

With guaranteed government jobs and mandatory healthcare the government would have control over the financial and physical lives of every individual in the nation. This is where the guarantees of free speech and freedom of religion come into play. Jesus said in Luke 4:18,19, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord." He commissioned us to make disciples and to carry on his mission. The fundamental mission of government is far different than that of church.

 

From a Christian worldview, it is Christ's people, not a centralized government, that must minister to the poor, and provide healing, restoration, comfort and vigilance over Liberty. The earliest account of American history provided by Mayflower leader William Bradford indicates that the ability to worship freely was the central theme of the Pilgrims. And in that, he writes, "We are knit together as a body in a most strict and sacred bond and covenant of the Lord, of the violation whereof we make great conscience, and by virtue whereof we hold ourselves straightly tied to all care of each other's good." And they proved this when they were dying sometimes two or three per day in their care for one another's health.

 

When the Pilgrims were starving while trying to grow food communally, Bradford gave them their own land to till, which turned the colony around. He says, "The failure of this experiment of communal service, which was tried for several years, and by good and honest men proves the emptiness of the theory of Plato and other ancients, applauded by some of later times--that the taking away of private property, and the possession of it in community, by a commonwealth, would make a state happy and flourishing; as if they were wiser than God....community property was found to breed much confusion and discontent, and retard much employment which would have been to the general benefit and comfort." Beware of communists in political party clothing lest we repeat this disastrous example.

Have a Blessed and Powerful Day!

Bill Wilson

www.dailyjot.com

Prophetic Word by Debra Lowe

 I hear your cry My children, those who desire to be holy.  I Am requiring more from you, and as I require more from you, I will give more to you.  A special anointing shall rest upon you as you desire more holiness from within, I shall anoint you fresh and you will be fully graced to do it.  You will out run those weak areas in the past says the Spirit of grace and mercy and you will stand strong and bold.  You will represent me well, as I place upon you insight and wisdom, insight and wisdom beyond what you have acquired before this season.  

     Yes, I hear the Lord saying, great wisdom shall come in these hours, but there shall be a requirement says the Lord for that wisdom.  You are required to walk out that wisdom that I Am giving you in these final hours and it shall confound the wisdom of this world.  It shall not be like the usual church wisdom, you are walking into the realm of hearing and doing as I speak.  You are about to break some boundaries, you are about to break some things that have been the norm.  I have placed a special anointing upon you and with that wisdom shall come the ability to accomplish that work that I have required for you to do.  I have helped you to have a desire to please Me, a hunger to please Me, a passion to be righteous, a longing to be holy and that can only come from Me.  I have brought you to this moment in these final hours, yes it is the final hour, look around and understand and discern the season, many are falling away, but you still stand, and staying whole, staying strong and staying holy, know that you shall bear much fruit in the days and times that are ahead says the Lord.  I require from you in this season to be bold, strong and to not back down, to hold steady to My word, and to speak the word for many lives are dependent upon you speaking truth into their lives says the Lord.  If you hold back says the Lord many souls will be lost because you did not speak truth into that atmosphere.  I have anointed you to be bold and strong and not look at men's faces for this is the requirement that I have, do not fear men faces.  It is a requirement of holiness, not only to speak holy, but to be holy, to live a life that is pleasing unto Me.  Separate from this world's system and all that is defiled.  I anointed John the Baptist and he went into the wilderness to seek My face and there was a special anointing upon his life that separated him from the world and the things of this world.  So there is a special anointing right now that I Am pouring upon My people to separate them from this world and the things of this world, so that when you speak many shall have ears to hear that would not have heard before.  Many shall be astounded by the words that come from your mouth in power.  They will even recognize that it is not you, but they will recognize that you have been with Me says the Lord.  So I am saying this is the time to come away with Me, come away to the wilderness where you will hear me, and the things that you say will be sharp and cutting words to divide between the pure and the defiled, but at the same time they will be healing words, they will be redeeming and restoring words for all who will hear with their spirit ears.  For too long you have cared about how you have said what My word says, for too long you have cared about who you have hurt with My truth, so you have watered My word down and made it ineffective to those I have sent you to.  I say unto you, truth will hurt and it will separate, but for those who are willing and who want to be saved, redeemed and restored, they will hearken to the words that you say.  Many will fall but it is better that they heard the truth by the words that you speak, rather than falling by fabled words.  So I say to you, be bold, be strong and allow that anointing to make you a vessel fit for My service.  We have been waiting on you.  Do you not understand that all creation have been moaning and groaning and travailing waiting for you, My children.  The sons and the daughters of the most high God with My words in their heart and on their lips and doing exactly what I say, when I say.  This is the time and the season!

 

     "For [even the whole] creation [all nature] waits eagerly for the children of God to be revealed." (Rom. 8:19)

     “So come out from among unbelievers and be separate,” says the Lord, “And do not touch what is unclean; And I will graciously receive you and welcome you [with favor]" (2 Corin. 6:17)

     "A highway will be there, and a roadway; And it will be called the Holy Way.  The unclean will not travel on it, But it will be for those who walk on the way [the redeemed]; And fools will not wander on it." (Is.35:8)

     "preach the word [as an official messenger]; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and [faithful] teaching.  For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine and accurate instruction [that challenges them with God’s truth];" (2 Tim. 4:2-3a) 

 

Love,

 

Pastor D.

 

Reinhard Bonnke – Liquid Fire

Eating lentils regularly could prevent the need for several medications: They nourish blood vessels and improve blood flow, pressure, circulation

(Natural News) According to a study, lentils can help significantly reduce “dangerous blood pressure levels.”

Additionally, new data also showed that lentils could reverse deteriorating blood vessel health.

The researchers explained that the study, which was conducted on rats, proved that consuming the health-boosting food regularly can effectively prevent the increase in blood pressure which occurs as we grow older.

Based on the findings, eating lentils can also reverse the changes that occur in blood vessels due to high blood pressure.

Dr. Peter Zahradka from the University of Manitoba, the lead investigator for the Canadian study, explained that this is good news because lentils are a “non-pharmacological way of treating diseases associated with blood vessel dysfunction.”

The findings are a continuation of two earlier studies. The first was a clinical trial that showed how eating legumes – particularly a combination of beans, chickpeas, lentils, and peas – could boost blood flow to the legs of patients diagnosed with peripheral artery disease. This condition is connected to coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease.

The second study found that lentils could effectively block high blood pressure. (Related: Probiotics for your heart: Eat yogurt twice a week to reduce risk of heart attack in those with high blood pressure by up to 30%.)

Dr. Zahradka added that the most notable finding of the recent study illustrated how lentils could change the physical properties of blood vessels to make them resemble the vessels found in healthy animals. However, human studies are required to confirm these findings.

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Dr. Julianne Curran, Pulse Canada’s director of nutrition, scientific, and regulatory affairs, concluded that lentils could be part of a simple, cost-effective dietary strategy that can help address cardiovascular disease. Pulse Canada is the national association that represents the growers, processors, and traders of Canada’s pulse crops.

In 2012, a study from the University of Toronto, led by Dr. David Jenkins, discovered that eating more pulses (e.g., beans, chickpeas, and lentils) helped lower the risk of heart disease by managing a patient’s blood sugar levels.

Foods that can help fight high blood pressure

If you or someone you love has high blood pressure, eat more of the foods below:

• Bananas – This fruit contains potassium, and fresh produce is a better source of potassium than supplements.
• Beets – Beets are full of nitric oxide that can help open the blood vessels and lower blood pressure. You can make juice from beets, or you can cook and eat the whole root.
• Berries – Blueberries are rich in natural compounds called flavonoids. These compounds can help prevent hypertension and lower blood pressure. Other sources of flavonoids include raspberries and strawberries.
• Dark chocolate – This healthy treat is linked to a lower risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Eat at least 100 grams of dark chocolate daily to help lower your risk of CVD.
• Garlic – Garlic can help minimize hypertension by increasing the amount of nitric oxide in the body.
• Herbs – Herbs are a healthy substitute for salt if you love eating flavorful dishes. Sources include basil, cinnamon, rosemary, and thyme.
• Olive oil – Olive oil is a healthy fat, and it is rich in polyphenols, the inflammation-fighting compounds that can help lower blood pressure. Additionally, this healthy fat is an excellent alternative to butter, canola oil, or commercial salad dressing.
• Pomegranates – According to a study, consuming a cup of pomegranate juice once a day for at least four weeks can help lower blood pressure. However, before you buy pomegranate juice check the packaging. Added sugars can negate the health benefits of pomegranate juice.
• Leafy greens – Leafy greens are another great source of potassium which helps the kidneys eliminate more sodium through urine. This then lowers your blood pressure. Sources include arugula, beet greens, collard greens, kale, romaine lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, and turnip greens.

You can read more articles about the health benefits of lentils and other natural remedies at Healing.news.

I Am a Righteous Judge By Glynda Lomax

 

   Many who are called by My Name do not really know Me. Their belief in Me is very small and will not sustain them in what is coming. They worship an image in their mind of who (they think) I should be, and it is not who I am.

   I am the mighty Jehovah who led My people Israel through the desert sands and saved them from Pharaoh’s army. I am the mighty Jehovah who defeated their enemies as they took the land I promised to them and their fathers. I am the great God who created all you see, and who will in the end also destroy it for the sin that has come upon your world.

   I am a loving God – I am Jesus who bled and died for the sins of the world so long ago, but I am also a righteous judge as My Word declares. I am also He who sits on the throne whose foundations are justice as well as mercy (by offering us righteousness) and these who do not really know Me do not believe in My Justice.

   I have given much time and space for the nations to repent of their sins, of not spending time with Me or giving Me the worship due My Holy Name, but that time is quickly running out. Darkness is approaching and the time of the end is upon all peoples.

   Know Me now. Know Me as the God of all Mercy, yes, but also know Me as the Righteous Judge of all the Earth for soon it is My Judgment you will see all around you.

Revelation 21:1 

• 1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

Ezekiel 36:23

• 23 And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall know that I am the Lord, saith the Lord God, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.

Psalm 89:14 

• 14 Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

Watching and Warning by Christine Beadsworth

I have noticed a definite shift in what the Lord is showing me in my dreams. For many years, my focus has been the preparation of the Bride, but since the beginning of the year 5778, I have received a considerable number of warning dreams. Some show great disaster unfolding by the hand of man, such as the nuclear explosion over an American city. Others have depicted natural disasters to come. With these dreams comes a sense of responsibility to release a warning, so that other saints may pray and get further revelation, in order to be fully prepared and know what the Lord would have them do. I do not find it comfortable receiving or sharing these words but who are we to decide what God must reveal to us. We are entering days unlike any other and my heart breaks at the thought that much of the Church is woefully unprepared both spiritually and naturally for what is at the door. With this said, I had a strange dream on 12th April in the morning watch. I do not yet have full understanding of all the elements of the dream, but this morning I had such a sense of urgency to release what I have and trust the Lord to speak by His Spirit to others who are able to add understanding. Please feel free to write to me if the Lord shows you anything further about the elements of the scene I saw unfolding. In the dream, I walked outside, followed by someone else, and it wasnight. There were no stars but a huge full moon had just risen over the horizon on the right (east). In front of it, I saw a large number of tiny red pin lights, almost like fireflies, clumped together, but they were not on my level, but high up, close to the moon. Then in the blink of an eye, they changed formation to form the outlines of a house, and while I was staring at this, they again swiftly changed into another formation before disappearing from view. Then I said to myself, "Is that really the moon?" and I saw thousands of black flapping wings moving away from the moon towards the left of the dark sky (westwards). I thought initially they were bats, but then I looked up straight above my head at the expanse of dark sky, and I saw dark angels with huge wings flying head to toe across the whole expanse of the sky. There was not one inch of the sky that was visible. It almost looked like a bumpy dark storm cloud situated low overhead. I knew these were the same beings that had looked like red lights before and I was witnessing a huge release of dark angels. Then someone behind me said, "It's Jupiter's birthday/ birth day" and I woke up. In the dream, it seemed like what I witnessed was a release of troops from the kingdom of darkness, which may be connected to the unfolding war in the Middle East and prophetic end-time events occurring at this time. The number of demonic angels was beyond counting and very disturbing to behold, as I knew they were on specific assignment under satan’s orders. When I woke, the scripture in Zech 5:9-11 came to mind about the angels with big wings that carry the vessel containing the woman called wickedness to Shinar (Babylonia) to build it a house. Shinar is the place where Nimrod built his first cities. Zec 5:5  Then the angel who was speaking with me went out, and said to me, Now lift up your eyes and see what this is that goes forth. Zec 5:6  And I said, What is it? And he said, This is the ephah that goes forth. And he said, This is their form in all the earth. Zec 5:7  And, behold, a lead cover was lifted up, and a woman was sitting in the middle of the ephah. Zec 5:8  And he said, This is wickedness. And he threw her into the midst of the ephah; and he threw the lead stone over its opening. Zec 5:9  And I lifted up my eyes and looked. And, behold, two women came out. And the wind was in their wings; for they had wings like the wings of the stork. And they lifted up the ephah between the earth and the heavens. Zec 5:10  And I said to the angel who was speaking with me, Where are they going with the ephah? Zec 5:11  And he said to me, To build a house for it in the land of Shinar; and it shall be made ready and placed there on its own place.  Nimrod was a mighty hunter against the Lord and was responsible for the building of the tower of Babel and the above scripture speaking of building a house for this woman called ‘wickedness’ in Shinar brings to mind those red lights making the formation of a house in front of the full moon. There are many who say that America isthe modern-day Babylon and so the building of this ‘house’ may speak of the setting up of a seat for the antichrist to rule from, along with great wickedness being released in the earth. Google tells me Jupiter was the Roman sky god whose symbol is a lightning bolt; his equivalent being Zeus among the Greeks. One of his most ancient epithets isLucetius (“Light-Bringer”), obviously connecting to Lucifer.  The scripture about satan falling like lightening from heaven came to mind  when I read about the lightning bolt symbol and I suspect the mention of Jupiter’s birthday may refer to the unveiling or bringing into open view of the antichrist, accompanied by a huge release of dark angels. The stork is a bird associated with birthing in folklore and the ones carrying the ephah to Shinah had wings like a stork. Notice also in the following scripture that the dragon and his angels fought in the heavens before being cast down to earth. Rev 12:7  Then war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels went forth to battle with the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought. Rev 12:8  But they were defeated, and there was no room found for them in heaven any longer. Rev 12:9  And the huge dragon was cast down and out--that age-old serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, he who is the seducer (deceiver) of all humanity the world over; he was forced out and down to the earth, and his angels were flung out along with him. Satan was forced down to earth and his angels along with him. No doubt this is the time when he fully inhabits the man waiting in the shadows for hisendtime role as antichrist, and terrible persecution breaks out against believers (Rev 12:17). Thankfully the woman who has brought forth the manchild is carried by the wings of a giant eagle to a place of protection during the 3&1/2 year rampage of the dragon. The mention of Jupiter’s birthday has puzzled me since I had the dream because I wasn’t quite clear what the Lord was showing me. On September 23rd last year, the Revelation 12 sign appeared in the sky and Jupiter, which had been in the womb of the constellation Virgo for the length of a pregnancy, emerged from that place in the depiction of a birthing. This was interpreted by many in church circles as the depiction of the manchild coming forth in Revelation 12 and the accompanying release of kingly anointing as Jupiter is known as the king planet. Apparently the same constellation was in the sky in 2BC when the wise men began their journey to see Jesus. Satan is the master counterfeiter and so it makes sense to me that he would also desire to use the appearance of a similar constellation to announce his imminent coming forth. In that scenario, the Rev 12 sign on Sept 23rd was announcing the coming of the antichrist in the year to follow. But why was the Lord showing me in my dream of the 12th April that it was Jupiter’s birthday when these dark angels were released? It didn’t make sense to me to depict something that happened 7 months ago. So I decided to investigate the timing of what I had witnessed.

From what I could find out on Stellarium, Jupiter is close to the rising full moon on April 29/30 2018, and they are in the constellation Libra, the scales, which speaks of judgment and justice. In the dream, I was personally viewing the moon and as I am in Cape Town, South Africa, I assume what I saw was from that vantage point.  As I came out of the building I saw the moon to my right rising in the east. At this time, Jupiter would appear very close, if not almost at one with the moon from where I stood. Could the red lights I saw be connected with the planet Jupiter in the same region of the night sky as the moon? I decided to investigate the dates around the coming full moon which was in my dream and was disturbed by what I found. April 19 to May 1 is the Blood Sacrifice to the Beast for those who worship satan. Fire sacrifice is required on April 19. Then April 30 to May 1 is Beltaine Festival, also called Walpurgis Night, two of the most important occult periods in the calendar year. (No wonder I saw the release of countless thousands of dark angels on this night) This is the time of year when they believe Ba’al or Bel was killed and sent into the underworld, to be resurrected by hislover sister, Anat. Remember Baal is also known as Jupiter or Zeus! May 1 is the Illuminati's second most sacred holiday, during which human sacrifice is required. It was on the night of April 30th through to May 1st 1776 that the Illuminati was founded. So the scenario depicted in my dream occurs on a sacred day for the occult world. Many have speculated that the recent air strikes in Syria mark the beginning of WWIII. The ultimate goal of this war is to usher in the New World Order with the antichrist as the ruler of the world. According to former Illuminati satanist, Doc Marquis, once World War III begins the antichrist will arise on the world scene in 13 weeks (91 days). THere are 13 weeks from Friday 13th April to Friday 13th July, and this is the fist day of the month of Av, the month when both temples were destroyed and Jerusalem was ravaged by the enemy. On the 19th April 2016, the Institute for Digital Archaeology (IDA), with Mayor of London Boris Johnson, unveiled their replica of the Triumphal Arch at Palmyra in Trafalgar Square. The 19th April is first day of Feast to the Beast celebrated by all who worship satan. This arch is actually the gateway to the temple of Baal/Jupiter and so the erection of the replica in various chosen cities worldwide has been a definite strategic mapping and preparation for people of the world to enter in and worship the antichrist, who is soon to appear, bringing ‘peace’ after the orchestrated chaos of those working to bring in the new world order. How interesting that the original arch and temple complex is in Syria, the very nation embroiled in the first stages of what I believe to be WWIII. Of course, there are no coincidences with Illuminati planning. There is far more going on that what meets the eye. Saints, although I still don't feel I have full understanding concerning the reference to Jupiter's birthday in the dream, the last two weeks of this month of April are still definitely a time to be on heightened alertness, praying much and seeking the Lord’s face. There is coming a huge unleashing of dark angels along with much wickedness in the season we are entering. Seek the Lord for angelic protection for your loved ones and pray for the saints in the Middle East. Get oil for your lamps. Selah     Fresh oil Releases website

Preparing in Advance Surviving an Imminent Attack: Protecting Yourself From Radioactive Fallout For Weeks After The Weapons Go Off

• Preparing in Advance Surviving an Imminent Attack: Protecting Yourself From Radioactive Fallout For Weeks After The Weapons Go Off 

Father God Says: It's Time For A PRAYER-WAR! by Victoria Boyson

The Lord wants to blow the doors off of what we think we know about prayer!

I recently heard a story of a Christian man who'd died and, as he ascended to heaven, he was surrounded by a violent propulsion of lights all around him. He knew at once these lights were the prayers of those on earth who had interceded. Their prayers were shot up to heaven in powerful anticipation of their importance to the heavenly Father. It seemed more to him that they were fireworks of war than the prayers of the saints.

Our Father is constantly, even ardently, waiting to hear our prayers and react to our call. Indeed, our simple requests are missiles in the war of the heavenlies and we are His secret weapon. We are not sending up wishes or hopes, we're sending up petitions to our loving Father, who's anxiously waiting to hear our requests as if hearing the council of generals of war. Your prayer instantly activates movements and strategies in the heavenlies which directly effects the realms of earth.

In our world, we fight under an oppressive cloud of unbelief. Even many Christians are cynical of miracles and hesitate to credit prayer for the answer. This is what the enemy wants; it is his primary weapon against the prayers of the saints. If you've experienced disappointment in prayer in the past, understand that is also apart of the battle against intercession. We've entered a new season: the season of the CROSS. It's time to try again... and even when it looks impossible, believe God for the impossible to become possible.

Father God says: YOUR PRAYERS ARE EXTREMELY POWERFUL! You are the light of the world and My secret weapon. You can move mountains by warring in the heavenlies for the victory of angels as they fight for you!

Recently, the Lord downloaded to me what He called "three prayer-wars" that were examples of the wars we are to be waging in the heavenlies to effect the world we live in.

Prayer War in Acts
Acts 12 is the first example of what the Father refers to as a "prayer-war." King Herod Agrippa captured and killed the Apostle James. It so pleased the Jews, he captured the Apostle Peter as well and held him in prison, locked in chains between two guards with soldiers stationed at the door. A Band of Christians heard Peter was in prison and came together to pray in earnest for his deliverance. They knew what Herod had planned. And as they prayed, the Lord released an angel into his prison cell to awaken a sleeping Peter, release him from his shackles and lead him to freedom without the guards even realizing what transpired. He led him to the very home where the Lord's followers were in prayer on his behalf.

Not only did this tiny, seemingly insignificant group of intercessors see Peter delivered through their prayers, but shortly after, King Herod Agrippa was killed by an angel of the Lord and consumed by worms. So, through their prayer-war, they saw a major victory. For, it was the murderer who died not the Apostle Peter!

Do you see the power of a small group of prayer warriors? They waged war and had tremendous victory!

Seven Days That Changed The World - The Prayer-Wars of WW2
In April of 1940, the allied forces of France, Britain, and other Allied forces were unprepared for the battles they fought in the beginning of the war and were outmaneuvered by the Axis powers. Forced to retreat, the German army pushed these young boys back until their backs were against the English Channel. With no foreseeable place for them to go, Churchill prepared to announce that a third of a million soldiers had been captured by the German forces.

On May 26th England's King George the Sixth called for the first day of national prayer and Britain devoted itself to prayer in an unprecedented way. Photos show long lines waiting to get into packed houses of worship to prayer all over the country.

As a result, an urgent call went out for boats of all shapes and sizes to cross the English channel to rescue the besieged army. Over 800 vessels were the answer to the call. And, astonishingly, Hitler, for no conceivable reason, ordered the German army to halt, and for three days the Germans stood idle. Had they continued their pursuit against the Allies, it would have most assuredly been a tremendous victory for them. Futhermore, a violent storm rose over the region, grounding the German fighter planes that had been killing thousands on the beaches. And just like that a "great calm descended on the Channel, the like of which hadn't been seen for a generation" allowing the famous miracle evacuation to take place.

The Allies thought they would be fortunate to rescue 25,000 British soldiers, but by the time the Nazis were ordered to renew their attack, 338,000 soldiers were rescued off the beaches of Dunkirk. Churchill called it a miracle and truly it was. But we also know it was the victorious result of a war in the heavenlies fought by the saints on their knees calling out to the heavenly Father.

The second day of prayer was called on August 11, 1940 as German Field Marshal Goering commenced the first stage of his Battle of Britain with German fighter planes being released to attack the British Isle. Yet, only a small group of British fighter pilots shot down around 180 well-trained Nazi Bombers at a rate that could not be explained by Radar Air Command, prompting Churchill's famous quote, "Never have so many owed so much to so few"

On September 8, 1940, the third day of prayer from the nation led to angels-sightings in the sky over Britain. Even though the Germans sent 5 fighter planes with every single bomber during the next weeks of raids, they still lost 185 planes to the British who incurred relatively small losses. German General Goering prepared invasion barges, but a great storm rose up and blew them away. The Nazi invasion of Britain was postponed, giving the Allies more time to arm themselves.

On March 23, 1941, no one knew Hitler had planned to attempt another invasion of Britain, yet faithful King George called again for a 4th national day of prayer. Soon after, a great earthquake created waves with terrifying gales which blew the Germans' ships 80 miles off course. Yugoslavia, which had surrendered to Hitler, changed its mind that same week and began organizing a resistance against him. Ethiopia was liberated from the Axis leader Mussolini. The Italian Navy lost many cruisers and destroyers as they fought the British Navy in the Mediterranean who in turn suffered no damage and lost no men. As a result of the submarine earthquake, Hitler suddenly changed his mind entirely and gave up his plans to invade Britain and decided to attack Russian instead against the council of all of his advisers!

On the anniversary of the war, the King called for the 5th day of prayer on September 3, 1942. The next day at Palermo, the entire Italian fleet was sunk in the Mediterranean. And the next month the 8th army saved Egypt (and subsequently the land of Israel) from being invaded by Hitler. 

The 6th day was called on September 3, 1943 for the fourth anniversary of the war. That same night Italy surrendered to the allies.

In the Spring of 1944, as the time for the d-day invasion approached, King George called for the 7th time for the nation to pray. And General Dwight Eisenhower said, "If there was nothing else in my life to prove the existence of an Almighty and Merciful God, the events of the next twenty-four hours did it."

http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/life/Miracles__Angels/39906/p1/ (pt.1)
http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/life/Miracles__Angels/39907/p1/ (pt.2)
https://www.premierchristianity.com/Blog/How-a-day-of-prayer-saved-Britain-at-Dunkirk


Our Prayer War
In the fall of 2012, the Lord showed me the intentions of a group of world leaders who would attempt to gain control of America and use it to terrorize the world. They knew that, without control of America, they would never succeed in their one world government.

I was heart sick as the Lord showed me their plans. But tenderly He told me He could not yet promise they would be unable to accomplish their plans. Indeed, He said their victory would depend on the reaction of the Light of the World - the church. Yet, He promised that if we would fight for our world, He would save it. This war is not a war about politics. We are not at war with each other. We are at war with the same principalities that have attempted to conquer us from the very beginning.

I cried out to Him, "Lord, what can we do?"

He said, "If My church will not fight them, who will?"

Suddenly, I realized how the enemy had tried desperately to keep us fighting one another, so we wouldn't come after him, and how he'd tried to keep our prayer focused on the symptoms of sin rather than the cure to sin - Jesus Christ. All in an attempt to keep us from fulfilling 2 Chronicles 7:14, "Then if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and RESTORE THEIR LAND."

Since that time, I've seen many, many prayer movements rise up all over the world for America and truly, we need it! One prayer call was Azuza Now 2016, which brought 120,000 prayer warriors together to pray for the promise of Azuza, as prophesied separately by William J. Seymour and Maria Woodworth-Etter in 1913, that the Holy Spirit would be poured out again 100 years after the Azuza Street Revival, and it would an even more powerful outpouring than before.

Indeed, if we think for one minute that our victory in prayer was for the outcome of an election, we are misdirected. Our prayer war cannot be for anything less than the awakening from the Lord that was promised: For the Church to become the vessel of the Lord and carry mercy and love to the lost.

Our war has not been won, for truly, it has just begun. We need Jesus! He is our ONLY HOPE! We're not fighting a political war, but a spiritual war for the souls of mankind and for the hope of the world. We must continue to fight with 2 Chronicles 7:14 and contend for the promise of the Holy Spirit as they did at Pentecost!

The Father says to His children, "Let this be said of your generation HERE and NOW: 'Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven,' (Psalm 107:28-30)"

"Your response to the Chaos around you should be: 'do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.' (Philippians 4:6-7)."

"For surely, If you ask anything in My Son's name, I cannot turn away from you. Seek Me, turn away from sin and carnality and EMBRACE ME! Lock yourself away with Me and surrender your heart to me and I will give you peace even in the midst of chaos. I will be glorified as you pray in My Son's name and trust Me to hear you.

"You are entering a NEW SEASON, truly, the greatest season mankind will ever experience. I want to reveal My wonders to you, I want to show Myself glorious through you! Give me your trust, open your heart and surrender to Me. Together, we will transform the world!

Pray this with me: Father God, I want all that you have for me. Help me to be everything you need me to me. I surrender my heart and mind to you and ask you to wash me in your FAITH. Give me the strength of your JOY and the liberty of HOPE! Forgive my unbelief and saturate me in you so I can trust you! In Jesus' name, amen.

VICTORIA BOYSON is co-pastor of Faith Church Conroe, in Conroe Tx. As well as the founder of Victoria Boyson Ministries and Women of Impact Ministries. She is dedicated to raising up an army of powerfully equipped believers who will revolutionize their world and bring in the harvest. She is passionate about the church operating in extraordinary authority Christ won for them and to awaken believers to their victorious reality. Through revelations of the Holy Spirit and the Word, she and her family are breaking down strongholds which have kept the church from fully realizing the great commission.

She's been writing for the prophetic ministry, The Elijah List, since 2004 and before that worked for Francis Frangipane ministries. Along with her husband, she's worked in pastoral ministry since 1992, and travels and speaks throughout the US. Based out of the Houston, Texas area, she lives with her husband and together they have 4 grown children. She is the author of REVOLUTION: The White Horse Rider, God's Magnum Opus: The Value of a Women, AWAKENING: The Deep Sleep, His Passionate Pursuit and The Birth of Your Destiny.

www.faithchurchconroe.com
www.victoriaboyson.com

Faith by Debra Lowe

    Arise.  One word can cause the enemy to be scattered, and I say arise, and I said arise!  Can you hear me?  As you arise, I will arise too.  This is something you must believe, it must go beyond words alone.  Here Me, too many times you are crying out the same thing over and over again but you must step over with those words, "I will arise".  You are warriors, and warriors do not give in to defeat, warriors are not quitters, warriors fight when the times get hard, warriors keep moving regardless of what they see, warriors are determined to win.  I say to you as I arise in your life that I will carry over you a battle sign of victory and I will decree over you the victor in this battle, as long as if you do not quit! If you continue on says the Lord, you will win, the enemy fears your faith and the words of your heart mixed together.  For the battle is not for the weak and the timid, but the battle is given to My bold ones says the Lord, for I have anointed you with My fresh anointing to be able to stand in the midst of whatever is going on to bring peace in the midst of chaos.  

     As you sing victory you will come closer still.  Remember the woman with the issue of blood, for 12 years she she did everything known to get her help.  She never gave up, and one day her words and her faith brought her deliverance.  If you remain, stay in hope, hold on and grasp victory, no matter what it looks like, it may seem a long ways off but your faith will will bring your deliverance, aid and help.  Remember the prophet standing on the mountain and the hand of God that was bringing rain seemed such a long way off but it got closer still, as he decreed and declared his faith, something happened in the supernatural to bring a suddenly.  If you decree, declare, and prophesy over your life there will come a suddenly.  Do not give up, do not quit, do not lose hope, stay focused on the victory, for the victory is inevitable to those who believe.  Victory is coming to you.  It may seems so small that you can barely see it, but it is getting stronger as your words stay filled with faith.  It is something that belongs to you because you have stood and withstood to the enemy and you have stood on My word.  So victory is your says the Lord and it does not matter what it looks like, what it feels like.  All that I hear is your cry of faith of victory.  I will respond says the Lord, I can not help but respond when I hear the sound of faith coming through the atmosphere, I am responding even now.  I Am sending forth My ministering angels to go throughout the land to bring it to pass for you because I see faith and I respond to faith says the Lord.  No matter how small it is, I respond says the Lord.  As I hear your faith cry it comes closer and closer to My heart says the Lord and it excites Me to have My people declaring.  They see My word, they see My face and they understand that it belongs to them.  Begin to sing over your life, a consistent sustained song, sing every day of the week that victory is yours.  Victors say I am not looking at what I see, I am only looking at the word of God which is consistent and faithful, it is trustworthy, it is dependable and I can trust and be built upon that rock that never moves, that foundation that never decreases, I can depend on Him.

     “Arise [from spiritual depression to a new life], shine [be radiant with the glory and brilliance of the Lord]; for your light has come, And the glory and brilliance of the Lord has risen upon you." (Is. 60:1)

     "For everyone born of God is victorious and overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has conquered and overcome the world—our [continuing, persistent] faith [in Jesus the Son of God]" (1 John 5:4)

     "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (Rom. 10:17)

Love,

Pastor D.

Thank You

Thank you to whoever ordered the bucket of flour for me.

God bless you,

Suzanne

Your Daily Necessities By Glynda Lomax

  My people, the day is coming very soon when you will be forced to choose between your faith in Me and your daily necessities – the very food you eat, the shelter you live in. Remember when this day arrives, I am all you need. I am able to provide a roof over your head when there is no roof. I am able to bring food out of nothing. I have done it for My people before, and I can do it now. I can sustain you every minute of your life when you walk through total desolation.

   Cling, therefore, to your faith in Me and do not worry for what you will eat or what you will wear. Be sure now while there is time that you are storing up oil as the wise virgins. Be sure that you are spending time to get to know Me. If you redeem the time left to you now, you will not lack then. This is the only way. All those who do not know Me will do without in that time, or they will trade their souls for what they eat. Each person will make this choice.

Revelation 13:16-18

• 16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
• 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
• 18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.Enduring faith

Matthew 24:12-13

• 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
• 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.Wise virgins

Matthew 6:25

• 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Matthew 25:8-13

• 8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
• 9 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.
• 10 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.
• 11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
• 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
• 13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.Trade birthright for soup

Ephesians 5:16

• 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Genesis 25:33-34

• 33 And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
• 34 Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.

Debit Card Hacked by Suzanne

Well, shoot.  Someone hacked my debit card and bought $149.00  on it.  Talked to the bank and they cancelled my card.

When your income is Soc. Sec. this is a very bad thing.

Please pray protection in Jesus' name.

Suzanne

A Season of Acceleration by Cindy Jacobs

Many of you feel like you have so many dreams, but they're stuck. But the Lord would say, "I am in a season where I'm bringing suddenlies to pass. I'm in a season of acceleration."

And you would say, "But, Lord, I don't feel the acceleration."

The Lord would say to you, "Trust me in that, for if you will begin to dream again, and if you would begin one by one by one, to decree: My provision is coming, my dream is coming, and the money I need for my capital for my business is coming."

The Lord says, "You must understand that there are powers of darkness in the Heavens that do not want your blessings to come. So, begin to decree. Get up in the throne room, and speak the decrees, and you will begin to see things shaken loose. You will begin to see the change has come, and you will begin to see the blessings flow," says the Lord.

So, don't be discouraged, but understand, as you begin to decree from the Heavens down, so it shall be.

SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by MARSHA BURNS

When you find yourself mired in disappointment and discouragement, you must struggle to get free.  Change your focus to find your hope and strength in developing a strong and viable relationship with Me, says the Lord.  My kingdom is your bulwark, a place of safety both now and forever.  Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Prophetic storm on the horizon by Bill Wilson

There are a series of stories in the news recently that show how the Ezekiel 38 prophecy of a coalition headed by a leader from modern Turkey brings a host of enemies against Israel in a colossal end time battle in which God saves Israel and declares in Ezekiel 38:23, "Thus will I magnify myself and sanctify myself: and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the Lord." Currently, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the "Palestinians" in Israel, Israel, and Iran are all locked into a curious mix of politics, military effort and intrigue that is whirling around the Middle East and gathering the end time players together like the building of a prophetic storm on the horizon.

 

Turkey's dictator Racep Tayyip Erdogan is making a move in Syria to destroy the Kurd fighters who are a mainstay against the Islamic State. Many believe that Erdogan wants to eliminate the Kurds in general and do a land grab along the Syrian border. At the same time, Turkey and Russia are collaborating on the building of a Russian-made nuclear power plant on Turkey's Mediterranean coast. In addition, Turkey has agreed to purchase Russia's long-range S-400 missile system and the two countries are building a pipeline to transport Russian gas to Turkey. AP reports that Russian "president" Vladimir Putin, Erdogan and Iranian "president" Hassan Rouhani are expected to hold a summit in Ankara to discuss Syria's future.

 

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stirred the prophetic pot by speaking out of both sides of his mouth. The Atlantic reports that bin Salman said that Israel has a right to exist as a nation. What bin Salman really said, however, was, "I believe that each people, anywhere, has a right to live in their peaceful nation. I believe the Palestinians and the Israelis have the right to have their own land." This is a dualist statement in that the Palestinians claim all the land in Israel. He also said that Islam was a religion of peace and that the "triangle of evil": Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood and Sunni terrorist groups (ISIS and al-Qaeda) were seeking world conquest. He didn't mention that Saudi Arabia was the birthplace of al-Qaeda, and supports the Muslim Brotherhood. He also denied that Wahhabism exists.

 

Saudi Arabia does not recognize Israel as a nation. The Saudi Crown Prince does not recognize Wahhabism, a radical evangelical sect of Islam originating from Saudi Arabia. The Crown Prince recognizes the Muslim Brotherhood and al-Qaeda as an evil triangle with Iran, but fails to mention that Saudi Arabia is known to support these terrorist groups. Iran and Turkey are working together with Russia as a unifier. We can see how eventually the diverse forces of Ezekiel 38 can be brought together to fight against Israel, which includes modern day Turkey, Iran, Sudan, Libya and even parts of Saudi Arabia. What appears to be isn't and what is secret is brewing a prophetic storm on the horizon.

Have a Blessed and Powerful Day!

Bill Wilson

www.dailyjot.com

The Endeavors Of Mankind In The Present And Future by Samuel David Myer

Last Trumpet Ministries, PO Box 806, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Phone: 920-887-2626 Internet: http://www.lasttrumpetministries.org

"If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable."

I Corinthians 15:19

"But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in [all] holy conversation and godliness, Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness."

II Peter 3:10-13

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life."

John 5:24

In this issue of the Last Trumpet Newsletter, we will thoughtfully consider the endeavors of mankind in the present and future and the ultimate conclusion of time that is coming. The men and women who inhabit this world understand that our time on planet Earth is limited. Attention to this very fact is drawn in James 4:14 which tells us,"Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away." Scriptures also tell us that the world itself will one day grow old and wear out. Isaiah 51:6 tells us, "Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished." As Christians we know that, yes, this world will come to an end someday, but we have the promise of God's unending salvation.

There are others, however, who have not embraced the glorious promises of God and the assurance of everlasting life through Jesus Christ our Lord. These include men and women who are considered to have the most brilliant minds of all humanity. Such was the case with the world famous physicist Stephen Hawking who passed away on March 14, 2018, at the age of 76. Hawking, who was confined to a wheelchair because he suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is commonly known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, was well-known for his teachings on evolution, black holes, and the theory of relativity. He also vehemently opposed the existence of an intelligent God. "I regard the brain as a computer which will stop working when its components fail. There's no heaven or afterlife for broken down computers; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark," Hawking once said. (1) Despite his atheistic views, Hawking did seem to have a fascination with the end of the world. According to a report by CNBC, Hawking's final paper, which is currently under review, is entitled "A Smooth Exit from Eternal Inflation" and predicts the end of the universe. (2) The report also notes that Hawking had previously predicted that Planet Earth would become a "giant ball of fire" by the year 2600. (3) This prediction may not be far off. In II Peter 3:10 we find the words of the Apostle Peter which declare, "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up."

It is apparent that the scientific community understands that our world's days are numbered. As such, in what is a futile attempt to outsmart God, plans are now being made to colonize space and other planets. National Geographic published a story on March 3, 2018, with a headline that states, "There's Only One Way for Humanity to Survive. Go to Mars." The story features an interview with scientist Michio Kaku who has written a new book entitled "The Future of Humanity." In this book the author pointedly declares, "Either we must leave the Earth or we will perish." (4) Considering this belief that the world is doomed, it is not surprising that Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla Motors and the space exploration company known as SpaceX, is now readying a rocket that he claims will soon be able to travel to Mars. The space vehicle is supposed to be completed by 2019, and plans are underway to send a cargo mission to Mars by the year 2022. "We are building the first ship, the first Mars or interplanetary ship right now and I think we'll be able to do short flights, short up and down flights, probably in the first half of next year," Musk said at the South by Southwest conference in March 2018. (5) Musk also told his audience that the first humans who endeavor to travel to Mars will likely die. "For the early people that go to Mars, it will be far more dangerous… It's difficult, dangerous, good chance you'll die, excitement for those who survive," declared Musk. (6) Additionally, American President Donald Trump floated the idea of establishing a new military branch known as the "Space Force." "Space is a war-fighting domain, just like the land, air and sea. We may even have a Space Force, develop another one, Space Force. We have the Air Force, we'll have the Space Force," Trump suggested. (7)

In I Corinthians 15:19 the Apostle Paul writes, "If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable." Indeed, I would truly feel miserable if I thought this present life is all that we will ever have. Yet, I know that the hope of mankind is not a new home in outer space, nor is it a colony on Mars. Rather, our hope is in Jesus Christ. In John 5:24 our Saviour tells us, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life." I urge every reader of this newsletter to put your hope, trust, and faith in God. If you have not yet repented of your sins and dedicated your life to Him, I urge you to do so now.

A Tale Of Two Bombers

For those who follow news headlines, it is obvious that we live in a dangerous world. There is peril on every continent, and yet, when faced with dangers up close and personal, it is a rather shocking experience. The city of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, a place that I have called home for more than thirty years, is described by our Chamber of Commerce as a "picturesque community" surrounded by lush farmland and a tranquil lake. Looks can be deceiving, however.

On March 5, 2018, the city of Beaver Dam was rocked by an unexpected explosion at an apartment complex. It was later revealed that the occupant of the apartment who perished in the explosion, had been making numerous bombs. "It appears to look like he was making bombs because of the explosion," said Beaver Dam Police Chief John Kreuziger. (8) Upon investigation it was discovered that a large amount of explosive material remained in the building and would require drastic action to neutralize. "These materials are so sensitive they cannot be handled and cannot be removed [from the] affected apartment unit," Kreuziger reported. (9) Enlisting help from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, a plan was devised to detonate the remaining explosives on March 7, 2018. (10) However, the controlled detonation failed to eliminate all of the explosives, and a state of emergency was declared. It was quickly determined that the entire apartment building would have to be destroyed, and residents were told they would lose most of their possessions. (11) On March 15, 2018, with volunteers from more than twenty fire departments on hand, the building was set ablaze and consumed within hours. "The fire burned hot enough to accomplish what we need to do. The FBI bomb squad and chemist have confirmed that no explosive materials remain on site," said Beaver Dam Fire Chief Alan Mannel. (12)

The explosives maker was later revealed to be 28-year-old Benjamin Morrow. (13) He appeared to be a normal young man who had been homeschooled and later attended a Christian college in Florida. His motivation for making these explosives is completely unknown, and many lingering questions remain. Just what did he intend to do with these bombs? We can only wonder what plans were interrupted, but it could very well be that it was a divine act of protection that there were no further injuries. We thank God that our friends, family, and the people of this city were kept safe.

Oddly enough, even as Benjamin Morrow toiled in his apartment with his deadly explosives, another young man was terrorizing the city of Austin, Texas, with homemade explosive devices. On March 2, 2018, a 39-year-old man was killed by a package bomb that had been left on his porch. Ten days later, a 17-year-old boy was killed by another package bomb that also injured his mother. On the same day, a 75-year-old woman sustained injuries from another bomb. Two bicyclists were injured when a bomb utilizing a tripwire was set off on March 18, 2018. The next day, a package exploded at a Fedex facility near San Antonio, Texas. (14) As more than 500 law enforcement personnel hunted for the person responsible for these senseless acts of violence, questions swirled about who might be responsible. "My mind was racing this morning. Is it a former oil-field worker that's extremely familiar with explosive devices? Is it a former military EOD (explosive ordinance disposal)? Former fire/police officer that's got training in bombs?" wondered Clint McNair, a former detective from Garland, Texas. (15) On March 21, 2018, authorities revealed that the suspect believed to be responsible for the bombings blew himself up in his car while being pursued by the police. The suspect, we have been told, is Mark Anthony Conditt, a 23-year-old man from Pflugerville, Texas. Those who knew him were shocked to learn of the allegations against him, and one neighbor described him as "smart" and "polite." (16) What is causing these seemingly normal young men to become killers? Is it mind control? Is it demonic influence? One thing is certain: our world is fraught with danger, and the devil will use anyone he can to wreak havoc.

A Call For A Revolution

If you ever need an example of how fractured the United States of America is today, simply bring up the topic of gun control in a room full of strangers. There are many Americans who affirm their right to bear arms in accordance with the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, and there are others actively seeking to establish new gun control regulations. There is great animosity between the two sides, and in recent weeks, the rift between them has grown more pronounced.

On February 28, 2018, American President Donald Trump offered his opinions on the topic at a meeting with American lawmakers. "We can't wait and play games and nothing gets done. We want to stop the problems," Trump declared. At this same meeting, President Trump publicly accused Republican Senator Pat Toomey from Pennsylvania of being afraid of the National Rifle Association, or NRA. (17) In his most surprising statement, Trump stated that guns should be taken away from anyone deemed to be dangerous without due process. "Take the guns first, go through due process second," he said. The entity responsible for deciding who is too dangerous to own a gun was not specified. His other proposals include new legislation that would expand background checks for individuals buying firearms and raising the age at which Americans could legally purchase such weapons to 21 years old. (18)

As is the case with most controversial issues nowadays, the topic of gun control has led to protests and rallies all over the United States. Many of the protestors are America's youth. Among them, Parkland, Florida, school student David Hogg has emerged as a leader of the protest movement. Sadly, he has shown himself to be a foul-mouthed individual with no respect for older generations. "When your old (expletive) parent is like, 'I don't know how to send an iMessage' and you're just like, 'Give me the (expletive) phone and let me handle it.' Sadly, that's what we have to do with our government; our parents don't know how to use a (expletive) democracy so we have to," Hogg said in an interview. (19) The hatred and disdain evident in his words are astonishing.

On March 24, 2018, Hogg gave a rousing speech at the March for Our Lives Rally in Washington, D.C. His speech was surprisingly eloquent given the nature of his profanity-laced tirade mentioned above. He is either a remarkable speechwriter or someone wrote the speech for him. "The cold grasp of corruption shackles the District of Columbia. The winter is over. Change is here. The sun shines on a new day and the day is ours. First-time voters show up 18% of the time in midterm elections? Not anymore. Who here is going to vote in the 2018 election? If you listen real close you can hear the people in power shaking," Hogg declared. In one notable moment, the young orator defiantly raised a clenched fist in a manner reminiscent of the communist salute. Hogg also appeared on the television program "Good Morning America" and stated rather matter-of-factly, "Today we are going to start a revolution." He then went on to say, "We will change America with or without these politicians." (20)

Although Mr. Hogg and many other protestors will say that they have no interest in abolishing the Second Amendment, on occasion the real agenda does become evident. Another speaker at the March for Our Lives was the 9-year-old granddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr. At this event Yolanda Renee King, who was almost certainly coached, told the crowd, "I have a dream that enough is enough. That this should be a gun-free world. Period." (21) Whoever told this little girl to say these words obviously seeks a total disarmament of the people.

As we continue to hear calls for stricter gun control measures, it should be noted that gun laws already exist in this country. For example, background checks are usually performed when someone buys a gun and convicted felons are prohibited from owning firearms. Could more rules be put in place? Certainly. Would criminals abide by these rules? Certainly not. If the government ever decides to confiscate all firearms from the American people, there are many who would likely not give up their weapons without a fight. Thus, a gun-grab could easily start a war. There could be exceedingly dangerous days ahead.

The Hyper-Invasive Nature Of Technology

There was a time in this country when the American people valued privacy. Future generations, however, may never have a private moment as the world becomes increasingly open and connected thanks to new advances in technology. Companies such as Facebook and Google now collect extraordinary amounts of data regarding their users, and the things they know about people are truly amazing. A report published by TechCrunch on March 23, 2018, puts it bluntly. "Facebook knows literally everything about you," the headline declares. The article goes on to detail how Facebook not only saves every thought and picture you share and every message you send while on their website, but they also track other websites you visit, too. Additionally, if you use Facebook's service on your smartphone, there is a good chance they are collecting information about every message you send, every phone call you make, and the names and numbers of your contacts. (22)

In another development, Google has released a new "smart camera" called Clips. This device is placed in the user's home and is constantly watching all activity within its vicinity. The camera, which costs about $250, then uses artificial intelligence to capture candid moments of your family and pets and whatever else might be happening around you. (23) Not only is technology becoming more invasive, but users are voluntarily placing these devices in their homes.

Google already has the ability to track the movements and whereabouts of smartphone users who use the operating system known as Android. In fact, it was revealed in March 2018 that the police department in Raleigh, North Carolina, presented Google with a warrant demanding information about every smartphone user within a specific seventeen acre area. (24) Google has also partnered with the United States Department of Defense to develop artificial intelligence for use with drones. The program, which is called "Project Maven," allows drones to accurately detect and identify objects in thirty-eight categories while also tracking the movements of individuals. (25) Thus, Google has become a de-facto extension of the American government.

The Robots Have Arrived

In recent years we have been told repeatedly that the robots are coming. It seems that they have now arrived. In fact, you might see robots roaming the aisles at Walmart shopping centers very soon. These new robots are six feet tall and equipped with a variety of cameras and sensors tasked with monitoring the inventory on the shelves and checking price tags. Using artificial intelligence, these sophisticated robots can scan an entire aisle in about ninety seconds and are smart enough to avoid collisions with objects or people. "We boxed it in with four TV cameras earlier and it made a decision on the fly as to how to figure out a way around so that it could carry on with its job. That's the most rewarding thing, when it successfully navigates a really complex and dynamic space and just gets on with the job. It's unobtrusive, it just carries on," gushed Martin Hitch, the chief business officer at the robot's manufacturer, Bossanova. (26) Walmart is currently testing these robots at fifty stores in the United States. (27)

Meanwhile, a fast food restaurant in Pasadena, California, has installed a new robot they call "Flippy." Using thermal imaging and camera vision, Flippy is tasked with cooking hamburgers and cleaning the grill. "It detects the temperature of the patty, the size of the patty, and the temperature of the grilling surface," explained David Zito, the chief executive officer at Miso Robotics. Zito was also quoted as saying, "The kitchen of the future will always have people in it, but we see that kitchen as having people and robots." (28)

Even as robots wander about in Walmart, more and more driverless cars are beginning to populate American roadways. However, it is no longer just passenger cars that are being fully automated. A company known as Waymo, which is owned by Alphabet Inc., is now testing driverless freight trucks in Atlanta, Georgia. (29) This development is likely to cause anxiety amongst American truck drivers who could eventually be deemed unnecessary once the technology is perfected. More concerning is the potential for devastating accidents. Although automakers insist that driverless vehicles are perfectly safe and will ultimately reduce traffic fatalities, a recent accident in Tempe, Arizona, is challenging the validity of these claims. On March 18, 2018, a driverless car, owned by the ride hailing company known as Uber, struck and fatally injured a 49-year-old woman. In response, Uber halted all further testing of autonomous vehicles on public roads and issued a statement saying, "Our hearts go out to the victim's family. We are fully cooperating with local authorities in their investigation of this incident." (30) Despite the accident, plans are still underway for more driverless cars to be deployed. General Motors is hoping to launch a robot taxi service next year. (31) Additionally, Waymo has reached a deal with Jaguar to produce 20,000 driverless cars. The vehicles will be unleashed on American roads in about four years. (32) Ready or not, here they come!

In February 2018 former Google executive Eric Schmidt attempted to assuage fears regarding the dangers of robots and artificial intelligence. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Schmidt was quoted as saying, "Everyone immediately then wants to talk about all the movie-inspired death scenarios, and I can confidently predict to you that they are one to two decades away. So let's worry about them, but let's worry about them in a while." If Schmidt was trying to make people feel safer, he did not do a very good job. He further went on to say, "The other point that I want to remind everyone, these technologies [artificial intelligence] have serious errors in them and they should not be used with life-critical decisions. So I would not want to be in an airplane where the computer was making all the general intelligence decisions about flying it. The technology is just not reliable enough - there [are] too many errors in its use. It is advisory, it makes you smarter and so forth, but I wouldn't put it in charge of command and control." (33) Considering this statement, is it really such a good idea to put driverless cars and trucks on public roads?

In closing, it has become evident that there are constricting forces at work in this world. In recent weeks the social networking website known as Facebook and the video sharing website known as YouTube have greatly increased censorship efforts. According to a report by Bloomberg News, Google has hired 10,000 new moderators to police YouTube content, and they are actively removing thousands of videos on the website. According to a YouTube representative, some of these deletions were an error. "As we work to hire rapidly and ramp up our policy enforcement teams throughout 2018, newer members may misapply some of our policies resulting in mistaken removals," a YouTube spokeswoman said. (34) Nevertheless, this trend could be an indicator of things to come, and it could become increasingly difficult to publish content online.

As we grow ever closer to the return of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, there is a great spiritual darkness in this world, but the light of God will shine on. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:14-16, "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

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