DEEP IS CALLING! The Hungry Heart: Seeking the Secret Place by Bobby Conner

Deep Calling unto Deep

This is a season when the saints of God will discover that true intimacy is stirred in the secret place of the Most High, a desire not merely for power but for His living presence.
The first step toward the "secret place of the Most High" (Psalm 91:1) begins with a desperate, hungry heart.  This longing draws us to seek true, deep intimacy with Christ. One can hear the cry of David’s longing heart in Psalms 42:7:

“Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; All Your waves and billows have gone over me.”

Beloved, now is the time to go deeper into the Word of God in order to go higher with the Lord. The Spirit of God has stirred this desire! He has been fanning the flame of discontentment within the hearts of God’s people, resulting in a deep hunger for not merely the power of God but the presence of God.

David's Burning Desire

Many in our day can relate with the hungry heart of David as he pens the Psalms. These love poems to God are filled with the heart-cry of a man seeking for a deep, personal relationship with the Lord Himself. Again and again, David expresses a burning desire to intimately know the Lord on several levels of experience. First, he desires to know the Lord face to face.  In this regard, I so appreciate the Message Bible Psalms 63:1-4:

"God—you’re my God!I can’t get enough of you!I’ve worked up such hunger and thirst for God,traveling across dry and weary deserts.

So here I am in the place of worship, eyes open,drinking in your strength and glory.In your generous love I am really living at last!My lips brim praises like fountains.

I bless you every time I take a breath;My arms wave like banners of praise to you."

And from Psalm 42: 1-2: 

“As the hart pants after the water brooks, so pants my soul after You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?”

David's Repentance

David has gained the knowledge that he cannot find the soul satisfaction and fulfillment that he deeply desires from other relationships. He now desires to know the Lord as a Person with whom he can share times of intimate fellowship. When he fell short of this experience, David repented before the Lord.

“I acknowledged my sin to you, and my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.” Psalm 32:5 NKJV

Now, after coming clean with God David is free from all guilt and condemnation and he can say from within the depth of his being:

“You are my hiding place; you shall preserve me from trouble; you shall surround me with songs of deliverance.” Psalm 32:7 NKJV

David has come to understand that only the Lord can satisfy the longing of his soul. He has completely abandoned himself to the Lord as his "hiding place."

David's Trust

As a result of this deep heart rending repentance, David then desires to know the Lord as one in whom he can place infinite trust.  In Psalm 56:11, David the Psalmist writes:

“In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do to me.” 

There is a bold clarity in the expression of David's trust and expectancy in these words as they flow out from a heart of love, appreciation, and worship. With clean hands and a pure heart David discovers he has been brought into a new level of intimacy with God, the Lord spoke to him and imparted this very encouraging promise:

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with my eye. Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, else they will not come near you.” Psalm 32:8-9 NKJV

David’s repentance has brought him into such an intimate closeness to the Lord ("I will guide you with my eye"), that David is able to sense the desire of the Lord concerning him, apart from words being spoken.  Seeking to take David even further into true intimacy, the Lord exhorts him to be both responsive and obedient:  “Do not be like the horse or like the mule.” As followers of Christ we should not be self-willed, like a horse, nor should we be stubborn like the mule. Our goal is to become easy to lead, swift to obey. Desiring to fully follow the Lamb wherever He will lead.

Unwavering Desire and Focus

We also desperately need this same clarity of Spirit-led protection and guidance that David experienced. As world pressures and religious confusion increase, we must heed this exhortation in the Word to unconditionally make the Lord our portion, He alone is our impenetrable rock, and refuge (see Psalms 59:16-17)!

Psalm 91 promises deliverance and victory in the time of trouble to those abiding  in God’s presence.  “He that dwells in the secret place of The Most High.” This “secret place” is a place “set apart” where we can withdraw from the activities of our everyday life experience. Here, we will be able to clearly hear with our spiritual ears, and then appropriate His Words into our spirit and digest them until they become a personal reality within us. Only as we learn to act upon the Word of God does our life start to transform and true change occurs. (see James 1:22). It is as we walk in the light of the Word of God that we will be delivered from stumbling in the dark (see Psalms 119:130).

There are many distracting influences that seek to draw us away from a sincere devotion to the Lord. These forces have absolutely no power or control over us, unless we allow them to do so. There must be within each of us an active resistance to anything that will hinder our times of fellowship with the Lord. It is when we resist the devil that he takes flight from us (see James 4:7).

The Lord will not over-ride our will, He will urge us and prompt and provoke us, but the choice must be from our heart. He will guide us, but we are given the freedom to choose our level of response to Him in every area of our life encounter. We must abide continually in an attitude of choosing to respond to His wooing of our hearts into this place of “a secret abode of intimacy with Him.” 

The foe of our soul will do all he can to distract us away from our quest for the secret place. The enemy's strategies that pull away from this secret place are many and manifold:  there continually lurks in the shadows the desire for success, recognition and earthly security against what might happen. If allowed, these things will step forward to obscure Jesus. Our goal is to truly seek first the Kingdom of God (see Matthew 6:33). As this becomes our quest then everything else will find it’s proper place in our life.

We easily forget His promise in John 16:33. “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Here, Jesus is saying, “Do not fear, in Me you will have peace.” He has promised to care for us, for He is our Good Shepherd. As we have need, we can freely partake of all that He won on the Cross in our behalf (see Romans 8:32-37)!

Set Our Affections Above

If we are not receiving His care and protection, we have either chosen the wrong dwelling place or we have set our affection on something or someone other than Christ Jesus, our King. When this happens, He patiently waits, ready to help us when we finally turn to Him.

In Romans 8, we are presented with exhortations, promises, and the marvelous word that “all things work together for good to them that love God” (to those who make Him their secret abode who have learned to rest in HIM). Then comes the encouraging word, “If God be for us, who can be against us?”

Victory is guaranteed, as we put our trust completely in Christ Jesus and seek this place of rest in His presence (see Psalms 16:11). As we do this, we will be eternally grateful and satisfied! Abiding in Christ’s presence produces the peace that surpasses all understanding. 

Bobby Conner

PUTTING YOUR PAST BEHIND YOU - TRIUMPH OVER YOUR PAST — AND BOLDLY FACE YOUR FUTURE

Dear Believer, we have entered a new season.  It is the season of a fresh start! We are in a divinely appointed time of refreshing and restoring (Joel 2:25):

"So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, The crawling locust, The consuming locust, And the chewing locust, My great army which I sent among you.  You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, And praise the name of the LORD your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; And My people shall never be put to shame."

Do not let the pains of the past keep you from embracing the victories of your future! By friend Bob Jones would say; “the past is just that” - the past. This is a new day in which you may boldly declare, "Old things have passed away!" (Isaiah 48:6-7)  

God Offers Forgiveness!

One of the sweetest words in any language is the word forgiven!  God promises that even if your sins are red like crimson bright, obvious, glaring, unmistakable they have been forgiven, washed white as snow because of the Crimson Blood of Christ!  (Isaiah 1:18) 

I am not talking about just a few sins or a handful of mistakes, but each, and every betrayal, sin, and offense is under the Blood of Christ; every sin and mistake is forgotten and erased!  Beloved, it makes no difference how twisted and tangled your life has been or is right now:  through the shed Blood of Christ at Calvary, God has made all forgiveness and grace abound toward you!  

Heaven and earth may pass away, but "His compassions fail not" (Lamentations 3:20-21).  Why?  Because Christ Jesus already bore our sins and iniquities!

"Because He poured out His soul unto death, And He was numbered with the transgressors, And He bore the sin of many, And made intercession for the transgressors."  (Isaiah 53:12)

God Forgets Your Past!

Through our repentance, God always makes a way to free us from our past.  Scripture states that God removes our sins as far as the east is from the west (Psalms 103:12). Brothers and sisters in Christ, take this encouragement to heart:  shake off your past failures, and set your focus on the fresh new day, and begin experiencing your future victories!  

Remember this important promise: 
"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death."  (Romans 8:1-2) 

The Lord has already lavished you with abundant, extravagant, forgiveness and grace to empower you to leave behind every past sin and failure. Over, are the days of regret, doubt, and fear, along with the many missed opportunities and failed relationships. The seasons of backsliding and passivity, the detours of the works of the flesh, are finished!

As we believe His Word of forgiveness and set our heart to seek the Lord, we will find overwhelming grace and mercies for each day (Jeremiah 29:12-13). Never give up; never give in again to a mindset of guilt and failure (Hebrews 10:35). You were created by your Maker to carry His glory and Presence into a lost and dying world.  God has confidence in you (Deuteronomy 28:13).  Remember, you are His choice (Ephesians 2:10), chosen for "such a time as this" (Esther 4:14).   

God Redeems Your Wounds!

It is by the stripes of Jesus Christ that we are healed (Isaiah 53:5)!  Take comfort in this, dear Believer: any wounds that you have suffered will become significant avenues of healing for others.  When we are healed from our wounds, then we receive the needed grace for healing others!  

We bring Christ's healing and comfort to others in the areas in which we personally have been afflicted (1 Thessalonians 5:11).

God Brings Breakthrough!

God is even now releasing divine favor to us for accomplishing great exploits for His glory.  In Psalms 84:11 (NLV), we learn how He lavishes His blessings of grace and glory:

"For the LORD God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right." 

Even if you have not succeeded in previous days and years, do not lose heart!  God is saying, “Try again!”  It is time to regroup and try again, knowing that failure is never God’s plan (Jeremiah 29:11). You will see doors open that were closed to you previously. God is granting breakthrough. 

I pray that your entire family will experience the overwhelming love and favor of God as you leave the past behind and boldly take hold of the blessings and promises of God!

Be sure to see my other articles as they will both help and encourage you. 

Bobby Conner

God Restores and Refreshes! by Bobby Conner

Dear Believer, we have entered a new season.  It is the season of a fresh start! We are in a divinely appointed time of refreshing and restoring (Joel 2:25):

"So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, The crawling locust, The consuming locust, And the chewing locust, My great army which I sent among you.  You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, And praise the name of the LORD your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; And My people shall never be put to shame."

Do not let the pains of the past keep you from embracing the victories of your future! By friend Bob Jones would say; “the past is just that” - the past. This is a new day in which you may boldly declare, "Old things have passed away!" (Isaiah 48:6-7)  

God Offers Forgiveness!

One of the sweetest words in any language is the word forgiven!  God promises that even if your sins are red like crimson bright, obvious, glaring, unmistakable they have been forgiven, washed white as snow because of the Crimson Blood of Christ!  (Isaiah 1:18) 

I am not talking about just a few sins or a handful of mistakes, but each, and every betrayal, sin, and offense is under the Blood of Christ; every sin and mistake is forgotten and erased!  Beloved, it makes no difference how twisted and tangled your life has been or is right now:  through the shed Blood of Christ at Calvary, God has made all forgiveness and grace abound toward you!  

Heaven and earth may pass away, but "His compassions fail not" (Lamentations 3:20-21).  Why?  Because Christ Jesus already bore our sins and iniquities!

"Because He poured out His soul unto death, And He was numbered with the transgressors, And He bore the sin of many, And made intercession for the transgressors."  (Isaiah 53:12)

God Forgets Your Past!

Through our repentance, God always makes a way to free us from our past.  Scripture states that God removes our sins as far as the east is from the west (Psalms 103:12). Brothers and sisters in Christ, take this encouragement to heart:  shake off your past failures, and set your focus on the fresh new day, and begin experiencing your future victories!  

Remember this important promise: 
"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death."  (Romans 8:1-2) 

The Lord has already lavished you with abundant, extravagant, forgiveness and grace to empower you to leave behind every past sin and failure. Over, are the days of regret, doubt, and fear, along with the many missed opportunities and failed relationships. The seasons of backsliding and passivity, the detours of the works of the flesh, are finished!

As we believe His Word of forgiveness and set our heart to seek the Lord, we will find overwhelming grace and mercies for each day (Jeremiah 29:12-13). Never give up; never give in again to a mindset of guilt and failure (Hebrews 10:35). You were created by your Maker to carry His glory and Presence into a lost and dying world.  God has confidence in you (Deuteronomy 28:13).  Remember, you are His choice (Ephesians 2:10), chosen for "such a time as this" (Esther 4:14).   

God Redeems Your Wounds!

It is by the stripes of Jesus Christ that we are healed (Isaiah 53:5)!  Take comfort in this, dear Believer: any wounds that you have suffered will become significant avenues of healing for others.  When we are healed from our wounds, then we receive the needed grace for healing others!  

We bring Christ's healing and comfort to others in the areas in which we personally have been afflicted (1 Thessalonians 5:11).

God Brings Breakthrough!

God is even now releasing divine favor to us for accomplishing great exploits for His glory.  In Psalms 84:11 (NLV), we learn how He lavishes His blessings of grace and glory:

"For the LORD God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right." 

Even if you have not succeeded in previous days and years, do not lose heart!  God is saying, “Try again!”  It is time to regroup and try again, knowing that failure is never God’s plan (Jeremiah 29:11). You will see doors open that were closed to you previously. God is granting breakthrough. 

I pray that your entire family will experience the overwhelming love and favor of God as you leave the past behind and boldly take hold of the blessings and promises of God!

Be sure to see my other articles as they will both help and encourage you. 

Bobby Conner

Embrace The Limitlessness Of GOD — And Discover His Endless Possibilities by Bobby Conner

Beloved! This is my 47th year to be preaching the Word of God, I’ve averaged speaking five times a week for all these many years. Here is my confession! The more I know about God and His amazing grace the more I understand I barely know HIM.

Ponder these verses:

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unfathomable (inscrutable, unsearchable) are His judgments (His decisions)! And how untraceable (mysterious, undiscoverable) are His ways (His methods, His paths)!For who has known the mind of the Lord and who has understood His thoughts, or who has [ever] been His counselor?Or who has first given God anything that he might be paid back or that he could claim a recompense?For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. [For all things originate with Him and come from Him; all things live through Him, and all things center in and tend to consummate and to end in Him.] To Him be glory forever! Amen (so be it).

                                                                                                 Romans 11:33-36 (AMP)

Exceedingly Abundantly Above All

In an electrifying prophetic experience, the Lord Jesus Christ, said “Bobby, I give you My personal permission to attempt to exaggerate what I am about to do!”  Amazed by this remarkable suggestion, I asked Him for a Scripture reference.  The Lord Jesus promptly answered, “No problem!” and spoke these verses fromEphesians 3:20-21:

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Consider the Message Bible's version of this Scripture:

God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, His Spirit deeply and gently within us. 

Exceedingly Abundant Plans for Your Life

For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great are His mercy and loving-kindness toward those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him.

                                                                                          Psalms 103:11

Beloved saints, God desires to take you to new levels of victory in every area of your life, spirit, soul and body (Romans 8:37).  I can tell you with great confidence that the very best days for the people of God are right before us, not behind us!  Indeed, God can do anything (Genesis 18:14) and has outstanding plans for each and every one of us, plans that are “exceedingly abundantly” more wonderful and sure than we could ever imagine or guess or request!  

We simply cannot exaggerate what He is about to do because His work in our hearts and lives will always surpass all that we could possibly think or imagine!

God’s spectacular plans for you are only for your good (see Jeremiah 29:11).  Even if you are facing great hardship, take heart:  we have His precious promises as our comfort, joy and security.  No matter what trial you are experiencing in your health, finances, marriage, children or with your loved ones, God has unimaginably great blessings in store for you as you simply turn to Jesus, to His Spirit within you and His living Word (see Romans 8:28).  We know that each and every one of His promises are true: His Word promises a certain, divine turnaround.  All heaven and earth may pass away, but God's Word never fails you!  Never, no never!

Exceedingly Abundant Intimacy 

The Lord specifically wants to increase your capacity for intimate communion with Him.  He longs to speak to you “deep unto deep,” Spirit to spirit.  Just as the Lord promised the prophet Jeremiah, He assures us that He will answer our cries to know Him and commune with our Maker: “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show you great and mighty things, which you know not.”  This word translated mighty (Strong’s 1219) is from the Hebrew bâtsar, which means to be isolated, inaccessible by height or fortification, fenced, walled up.  The Lord is saying here that if we call to Him, He will absolutely reveal what has been inaccessible to us, the “mysteries of the Kingdom” secured within His magnificent heart of love, that which has been “exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think”!

Cry out, beloved, with the Apostle Paul, “That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection…….!” (Philippians 3:10).  He will answer this prayer in a measure that exceeds your wildest dreams!

Exceedingly Abundant Wisdom

The Lord Jesus Christ also wants to give you “exceedingly abundantly above all” of His wisdom so you can make better decisions.  Consider James 1:5: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” In Psalm 32:8, we have His promise: “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go:  I will guide thee with mine eye.”  This is a sure word of prophecy!  We have the Word of the Lord and the mind of Christ to provide abundant, extravagant wisdom every hour of our lives.

Take this Scripture to heart: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and HE shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5).  This Hebrew word translated lean is (Strong’s 8172), shâ’an, which means to lean, lie, rely, rest on, stay.  We are called to stay and rest upon the promises of our God, the mind of Christ, not upon our own reasoning or observations, however well meaning.  This is a call toextravagant dependency, childlike faith and trust (see Psalms 55:22).  If we offer the Lord our exceedingly abundant leaning, relying, resting and trusting, He will respond with His exceedingly abundant wisdom and guidance!

Exceedingly Abundant Anointing

Christ also longs to give you a stronger anointing so you can have greater influence for the Kingdom.  Consider Psalm 92:10: “But my horn (emblem of excessive strength and stately grace) You have exalted like that of a wild ox; I am anointed with fresh oil."

Having “exceedingly abundant” anointing for every occasion empowers us to work the works of God on earth, for “He that said he abide in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.”  This superabundant anointing not only empowers to perform the very same signs, wonders and miracles as our Master, the Lord Jesus Christ, but enables us to understand His will and speak His truth in every situation.  According to the Word of God you are a “senior representative” of Almighty God, sent out with power to function (see 2 Corinthians 5:20). Never forget Christ Jesus stated that “all power in heaven and earth has been given to HIM and now He commissions us to flow and function in this power (see Matthew 28:18).

Meditate on this most amazing promise from the Lord: “…you have an unction from the Holy One, and you know all things.”  The Hebrew word translated “unction” in this verse is (Strong’s 5545), the Greek chrisma, derived from chrio (Strong’s 5548), which means to smear or rub with oil; to consecrate to an office or religious service; to anoint.  We have been smeared with the Holy Spirit, consecrated to the office of royal priest and king to serve our Lord God!  This anointing is given freely, liberally, exceedingly abundantly to you, dear saint.  Believe this promise and begin to act on the unction that has already been given to you, to work the works of the Kingdom on earth.   

Exceedingly Abundant Provision

Your Father God also wants to bless you with exceedingly abundant provision in your finances and ministry-workplace so you can be a greater blessing to others (2 Corinthians 9:6-8). Christ Jesus states if we are faithful in our giving, others will give back to us in an overwhelming manner (Luke 6:38).

I urge you, dear believer:  when faced with outstanding bills and debt or problems in your workplace, ministry or investments, do not become stuck, weak, impotent, stagnant or paralyzed in the same old ruts of fear, doubt and unbelief. Submit to the God of peace, resist these demons and they will flee from you (James 4:7).

Remember, these “emotions” of fear and anxiety are not just negative emotions but actual demonic spirits and strongholds with an assignment to destroy your life and rob you of your destiny (2 Timothy 1:7).  Instead of receiving and agreeing with these demons of fear and unbelief, receive instead His Holy Spirit and His precious promises regarding His provision for you. 

Beloved, His Word is rock-solid truth (Matthew 7:24-27).  Stand on that Rock of Christ and begin to act accordingly, casting all your cares on God, giving abundantly and freely to others as the Spirit leads, and rejoicing greatly that your Father is certainly doing "exceedingly more" than you can ask or imagine in your finances, career, ministry and investments.  Do not look at the news from Wall Street, the global markets’ ups and downs, or the financial forecasts offered by mere mortals—but look to your eternal, omnipotent and omniscient Creator to release abundant provision into your life and the life of your loved ones!  

Exceedingly Abundant Glory

The Lord Jesus Christ is inviting you to lift your vision up and above your natural circumstances and situations to fix your eyes on Him and His Word alone (Psalms 34:5).  As we do this, beloved, we can expect to see the exceedingly abundant glory of God fill the entire earth! 

Above all else, accept His invitation to come up higher into the realms of glory (Revelation 4:1-2) by focusing on Christ your Provider, Redeemer, Deliverer, Guide and Healer.  Do not focus and dwell on your difficulties, no matter how painful this may be to your flesh (Isaiah 26:3).  God is inviting you to turn your eyes upon Jesus and away from your natural, earthly challenges because He has brand new frontiers of the Spirit for you to explore and higher mountains of faith and glory to climb 

Your walk with Christ should never be monotonous or mundane; on the contrary, it can be filled with “exceedingly abundant” adventures and exciting exploitsbeyond what we can imagine. Each day with Jesus can bring thrills and great excitement about His ever-increasing glory upon the earth and within each and everyone of us.  Every day, we are invited to fall more and more in love with our precious King and beloved Savior.

There is so much more to life in Christ than we can ever imagine (Psalms 36:9).  In His Presence we find true fulfillment and lasting joy, “joy unspeakable and full of glory” (Psalms 16:11, 1 Peter 1:8).  Do not allow yourself to be distracted by the trials of this world; rather, choose this day to bask in the radiance of His glory, believing in the “exceedingly abundant” love, mercy and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ within you!

Bobby Conner – Eagles View Ministries

Behold! The Centricity Of Christ! by Bobby Conner

February 12, 2016

In an electrifying prophetic experience I was shown an emerging glory cloud covering the entire Body of Christ. As this cloud emerged I watched as Masterful hands with hammer and chisel forged this statement into the cloud of Glory: “THE CENTRICITY OF CHRIST!”

At the completion of these words chiseled in the cloud, as Heaven’s host joined in victoriously shouting out the declaration, all heaven and earth shook with the proclamation.

NOT WHAT BUT WHO!

Behold the Lamb in His Glory!

These are days of destiny, filled with wonder and excitement. The awe of God is returning to the people of God, filling the heart of God’s people with great expectation. 

Something new and revolutionary is at the door—but the question is not what is at the door, but Who. A cry for the manifest Presence of God is about to be answered (see Isaiah 64:1). Every eye shall behold His brilliance and magnificent Glory (see Isaiah 40:3-5) and every veil shall be removed in order to behold the Lamb in His Glory (see 2 Corinthians 3:18). 

Indeed, much will be discovered in these revelatory days concerning the Glory of God and the God of Glory. Now is the time for every child of God to behold the Lord Jesus in His revealed Glory (see John 1:14).  The Word of God plainly declares that the entire earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Glory of God.

For the earth will be filledWith the knowledge of the glory of the Lord,As the waters cover the sea.—Habakkuk 2:14

 As we prepare the way of the Lord, the entire earth will behold His grandeur—and God’s plans for these end-time days will result in the entire world discovering that His Son, Christ Jesus, is King of Kings and Lord of Lords (1 Timothy 6:15)!

These are some of the most exciting days in human history. Prepare for the dawning of a new day!  

Behold God's Warnings! 

Yes, we are living in unprecedented times.  We are observing end-time events unfold before our eyes.  Intense anticipation is building within the saints of God.  However, we are also clearly beholding the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy concerning the condition and conduct of humanity at the end of the age (see 2 Timothy 3:1-5).  

In many places and among many people, it is the norm to mock and belittle Christ Jesus.  Mocking’s and blasphemies, however, are about to come to a sudden halt. We would do well to take time to read the “coming attractions” of Revelation 19:11-16:

Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written:  KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. 

Let the heathen rage:  his mind is filled with vain, blasphemous thoughts.  God will bring a swift end to mockery and scoffing (see Acts 12:23).   Scripture states that every knee will bow and every tongue shall confess that Christ is Lord: 

Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.    (Philippians 2:9-11)

Let this warning flood the earth—starting with our own hearts:

Why do the nations assemble with commotion [uproar and confusion of voices], and why do the people imagine (meditate upon and devise) an empty scheme? 

The kings of the earth take their places; the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and His Anointed One (the Messiah, the Christ). They say, 

Let us break Their bands [of restraint] asunder and cast Their cords [of control] from us. 

He Who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord has them in derision [and in supreme contempt He mocks them].

He speaks to them in His deep anger and troubles (terrifies and confounds) them in His displeasure and fury, saying, 

Yet have I anointed (installed and placed) My King [firmly] on My holy hill of Zion.

I will declare the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, You are My Son; this day [I declare] I have begotten You.

Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations as Your inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth as Your possession.

You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them in pieces like potters’ ware.

Now therefore, O you kings, act wisely; be instructed and warned, O you rulers of the earth. 

Serve the Lord with reverent awe and worshipful fear; rejoice and be in high spirits with trembling [lest you displease Him].

Kiss the Son [pay homage to Him in purity], lest He be angry 

and you perish in the way, for soon shall His wrath be kindled.

O blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) are all those who seek refuge and put their trust in Him! (Psalms 2:1-12).

Behold the Harvesters!

The Spirit of God is, at this point in time, harvesting the harvesters and reaping the reapers. Why?  The Body of Christ is standing at the verge of the greatest harvest the world has ever seen—the harvest at the end of the age when all seeds become fully ripened and mature fruit, both good seeds and evil seeds.  

Never forget:  the Lord will have His harvest. In the midst of the world's confusion and chaos, the Kingdom of God is advancing swiftly across the nations. The Spirit of God is anointing ordinary people to do extraordinary exploits for the Glory of God (see Philippians 2:13)—and countless multitudes are turning to Christ.  Soon, more than one billion people will be brought into the Kingdom. 

Beloved, be confident: you were born for this day.  Don’t delay: move forward in victory, taking your place as a harvester andas an overcomer, embracing fully the destiny God has planned for you (see Ephesians 2:10).  

Truly, as stated in Esther 4:14, we are in the Kingdom for such a time as this. You can know for certain that the Kingdom is in you for such a day as this.  Take your stand be a bold and brave beacon of God’s love and light.

Bobby Conner