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Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Trials of Faith Prepare Us For Battle (3)
David Eells - 11/1/23
Surrender Ownership
Samuel Fire 5/11/23
I dreamt that I was with my family and with other brethren.
We all decided to have a group BBQ at a water park. (The water park represents the apostate church where they go to be entertained while only playing in the water of the Word. The BBQ represents fiery trials for the flesh to be a sacrifice.) This park had a bunch of wild animals, which were treated kindly and were dotted around the area being left alone. They were like a theme to the water park. (The wild animals represent unsaved worldly people around us and in the apostate harlot church, who are part of the beast kingdom.)
We were all having fun and were going to go for a swim. One of the neighbor adults was hesitant due to a fear of the animals and didn't know if they were dangerous. I said, “The worst animal here is a duck that is completely harmless and cute, which would just paddle nearby.”
We were then all waist deep in water splashing, and the children were excited and having fun with shouts of glee.
Suddenly I saw someone grab my laptop. They decided to use it and wanted to swim at the same time. I was gritting my teeth and being as lenient and kind as I could. In the natural I would have gone berserk and kept it safe and far away from anyone else. (God uses family and even brethren to try us and crucify our flesh.) (This kind of fiery trial is what the BBQ is doing... the flesh is being burned up when we do not give into it. Psa 39:3 My heart was hot within me; While I was musing the fire burned:…)
Suddenly, they had it in the water with them before I could react. Then as expected, the laptop got wet and stopped working. They were trying to drip off the water to get it to work but to no avail. I was upset and grabbed it from them and said, “If you wanted to do this, have the expectations to replace this. All my life’s work is on this, and I need to use this all the time.” They all fell silent. (Even when someone is being used by God to crucify our flesh, we are to NOT react in the flesh. We are to forgive and love them just as Jesus did.) (Pro 17:17 A friend loves at all times, but a brother is born in adversity.
1Pe 4:8 above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins: 1Co 13:7 [love] beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.)
I then felt sorry, and I repented to Father for my heart and reaction to them and the whole situation. I felt that our Father would easily replace it and I shouldn’t get upset over something our Father had provided and everything belongs to Him. (It is the Holy Spirit who convicts us when we are wrong and brings us into the image of Jesus for all eternity, so we can let go of everything that isn’t Holy and isn’t the Word of God.) (Many do not repent and justify their feelings and actions towards others who behave in weakness or ignorance. It is a gift of God to repent when we realize we have reacted in the flesh in a situation.)
Trials Passing Through The Harlot Church
Tianna Fire 1/21/23
I dreamt that Samuel and I were journeying in a red van (We are covered in the blood of the Lamb.) to a good place (the Promised Land) with many other brethren in the back of the van. Samuel was driving and I was in the passenger seat next to him. We stopped in a town where they were professing Christianity. We only wanted to be there for the night to rest and then continue our journey. (There are many who claim Christianity, but they are part of the harlot church who look and act like the world. We are to pass through these church denominations.)
We met the leader of the town; his name was Cornelius. (In the New Testament there was a Roman centurion named Cornelius, which means “of a horn.”) Everyone in the town tried to make us feel welcome, although they were not spiritually on the same page as us, they were still kind. (Most of Christianity are not spirit-filled and mind the things of the flesh.)
Cornelius gave Samuel and I a tour of a house. The house was absolutely perfect and the type of house I would like; it was small with an open living area with only one bedroom and two bathrooms. Literally everything in the house was exactly how I would want it. One bathroom had a deep bath and a nice shower that was set up with climbing steps that I thought our son would love. In the dream, I kept repeating how this house was what I would like and how awesome the design was, and I would have it all the same way. (In our journey to the promised land, God knows our weaknesses and what our flesh would be tempted with, which we learn to say no to, and die to.)
At the end of the tour, they said that if we stayed in this town that they would let us have the house for free. (This sounds like the “prosperity gospel” of worldly comforts.) I knew this house would be better than I expected, however I certainly did not want to stay in this town and I wanted to be regularly around people who are on fire for God and want more of Him and are growing in Him.
I knew this was the enemy tempting me. (We are all faced with the desires of the flesh, and are tempted to compromise? We have to forsake all to follow the Lord and not given in to our flesh.) (1Co 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.)
We tried to get alone with the brethren we traveled here with, but we were unable to because there were so many people in this community, and they just kept wanting to talk. I found out from one brother that he was also tempted with a free house. (The harlot churches tempt the flesh with worldly comforts, and nothing about growing up in the Lord and the crucified life. Pro 5:3 For the lips of a strange woman drop honey, And her mouth is smoother than oil: Pro 7:21 With her much fair speech she causeth him to yield;...)
It was now night and everyone was gathered around a fire. We felt that we should leave this place right now, so we went to find the brethren to tell them we were going to leave. All but one of them agreed to leave, this one person decided to stay in this town. (Many people desire to stay in the comfort and ease of the denominational churches. In the parable of the Sower, this person represents those where the seed was sown among the thorns. Luk 8:14 And that [seed] which fell among the thorns, these are they that have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.)
We looked for the van to leave but we couldn't find it anywhere, so we decided to just walk the rest of the way.
We all planned to meet in a forest just outside of the town. On our way out, some people noticed we were leaving, and they started chasing after us. We ran to the meeting spot and together we started running through the forest. We didn't know where to go but felt in Spirit when to stop and where to turn etc. A few of the brethren gave up running and they didn't want to stay in the forest so they just went back to the last town. (The apostle Paul exhorts us to continue in the race and endure to the end. 1Co 9:24 Know ye not that they that run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Even so run; that ye may attain.
Heb 12:1…lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,) (Not everyone who starts out with us in the race continues to the end. Many fall away and go back to their worldly ways. Many of Jesus’ disciples chose not to continue to follow Him in John 6:66 (Notice the number) because they felt His words were too hard for them to hear and to do them. Also we see in the 6th Book, Romans 6:6 (666) knowing this, that our old man was crucified with him, that the body of sin might be done away, that so we should no longer be in bondage to sin.)
We ran until the next day, and at around midday we arrived at another town. We jumped over a fence to get into the town and searched around not wanting to draw attention to ourselves. Samuel heard the Lord say that He would provide another vehicle in this town to continue the journey. While we were in this town a few people got distracted with food in a marketplace and they decided it was too much to continue the journey. (Many Pentecostal people get in idolatry with food and get weighed down with the world.)
They wanted to settle down and stay in a place where they would always have access to food, water, shelter and other comforts. (So they didn't have to contend with the trials of living by faith and chose to go back to the worldly comforts and fleshly satisfaction. Paul says in Php 3:19…whose god is the belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things. 2Ti 2:3-5 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier. 5 And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.
The Israelites didn’t like the Manna in the wilderness. They longed for the flesh pots and the foods they were accustomed to in Egypt where they were in bondage to the old man. God’s people are being called out of Egypt to follow the Man-child Jesus into the wilderness where they lived the crucified life, where they were to deny self and learn to rely completely on God to provide.)
We met a few people in this town who wanted to join us. The Lord blessed us with a green van (Green represents life) and more brethren, although we had lost all the brethren who started out with us, except one. (Again, in the parable of the Seed and the Sower, only one went on to bear the fruit of Christ. Mar 4:20 And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.
Not everyone continues with us. As we have seen some have come and gone from us and we will see this in the Tribulation period too. 1Jn 2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they all are not of us.)
We continued our journey in the green van, not wanting to get distracted and keeping watch to make sure we didn’t give into the flesh but persevere in getting to our desired destination. Php 3:14 I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (The high calling of Christ to be in the Bride and manifest the 100-fold fruit.)
Cleansing Idols From The Heart
Anonymous12/10/22 (David’s notes in red)
I sought the Lord regarding idols in our heart and heard:
“Be aware of idols of ‘insecurity’ and ‘selfishness’. You need to reshape and rethink on how you perceive the life in Christ. (He is our example.) Col 3:3-4 For ye died, and your life is hid with the Christ in God. 4 When the Christ, our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory. Eph 4:22-24 that ye put away, as concerning your former behavior, the old man, that waxeth corrupt after the lusts of deceit; 23 and that ye be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and put on the new man, that after God hath been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.
Insecurity is where you want or require something, that when put to the test of does it promote eternity with Me, would be thrown out into the fire. I supply all your needs and desires for your heart. Continue to replace the earthly and always put Me first and keep a watch for the things that could be contrary to My Word. (Remember that we own nothing, we are only stewards handling it for God. Luk 14:33 So therefore whosoever he be of you that renounceth not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. Father will supply our every need, not necessarily our every greed.)
Mat 6:33 But seek ye first his kingdom, and righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you. Php 4:19 And my God shall supply your every need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Psa 37:4-5 Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart. 5 Commit thy way unto Jehovah; Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass.
1Th 5:6 so then let us not sleep, as do the rest, but let us watch and be sober. Selfishness is where there is pride and misunderstanding, especially what has been taught and learned through the world’s ways, comes between us. Pro 13:10 By pride cometh only contention;… 1Co 10:24 Let no man seek his own, but each his neighbor's good.
Php 2:4-5 not looking each severally to his own things, but each severally also to those of others. 5 Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. The renewal of your mind is the best place to begin, to be cleansed and sanctified. After these things are put into check and aligned back according to My Son and My Word, you can receive and manifest 100fold!
Rom 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, well-pleasing to God, your spiritual service. 2 And be not fashioned according to this age: but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, that ye may prove what is the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God. Col 3:10 and have put on the new man, that is being renewed unto knowledge after the image of him that created him:
Luk 8:8 And other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundredfold.... Mar 10:29-30 Jesus said, Amen I say unto you, There is no one that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or fields, for my sake, and for the gospel’s sake, 30 but he shall receive hundredfold now...
Like when a bath is filled up with water. You get in, and the water rises. When you get out, you can fill it up all the way. The objects within (idols) are of no value and when removed, then they enable more room to be filled with Me. Aim and focus on the hardest and most hidden of evil. This is self. Learn to hate the concept and mindset of being an individual. Instead, you need to incorporate My Son as He is the perfect replacement.
Psa 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; And renew a right spirit within me. Joh 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. Pro 8:13 The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.
To get past all of self and anything that is carnal and fleshly, you need to seek and find and rout out all the things that can be of this type. Keep an eye and ear on the self (watch out for outward evil manifestations) and bring it into the Light for full exposure. Eph 5:8 for ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord: walk as children of light.
Eph 5:11-13 and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them; 12 for the things done by them in secret it is a shame even to speak of. 13 But all things when reproved are manifested by the light: for everything manifested is light. (Psa 18:28 For thou wilt light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness.)
Speak it out, and pray it out, and know that it is a process for it all to go. (Sanctification or holiness is a process where God shows us what needs to be cleansed and gives us the faith that we were cleansed.) Believe that you are at the end of your current state, and are already perfected in Christ. It is just the flesh and soul with understanding that needs to catch up. Col 1:27 to whom God was pleased to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the nations, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
Jas 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; 3 knowing that the proving of your faith worketh patience. 4 And let patience have its perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing. (1Jn 4:17 Herein is love made perfect with us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as he is, even so are we in this world.)
The Seed
Samuel Fire 1/13/23 (David’s notes in red)
I saw a giant oak tree dropping acorns (the seed) from its branches. The tree was praying that these seeds would sprout. (We are like this tree when we sow seeds that we expect will bring forth fruit.)
Some animal, maybe a squirrel, grabbed one and broke it open, but for some reason was startled and dropped it on the ground. (The little beast natures in our life seek to devour the seed that it become unfruitful.) It landed where a smaller tree had been knocked over and it fell in the soft fresh dirt near it. (The soft fresh dirt represents the good ground in the heart to receive the seed of the Word. Joh 12:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a grain of wheat fall into the earth and die, it abideth by itself alone; but if it die, it beareth much fruit.)
The oak tree somehow knew this and was pleased because that would be a good spot to grow. (Throughout the Bible, God likens people to trees; Israel is like the fig tree. Hos 9:10 I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the first-ripe in the fig-tree at its first season: Mar 8:24 And he looked up, and said, I see men; for I behold them as trees, walking. Isa 61:3 …that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.)
(Jer 17:7-8 Blessed is the man that trusteth in Jehovah, and whose trust Jehovah is. 8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters,... neither shall cease from yielding fruit. Mat 12:33 Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fruit. Father plants them where He desires and causes them to grow and bear fruit. But those that do not bear good fruit prove not to be His and are cut down.)
I then saw us at Burger King restaurant where we basically gave all our food to a young couple, who we prayed for and shared the Gospel seed with them. Then we bought more food and this time we drove off to eat somewhere else. (This represents constantly sowing our seed into people.) (We always feel edified when we share the seed with others. Ecc. 11:6 In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thy hand; for thou knowest not which shall prosper, whether this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good. According to the parable of the Sower, 3 of 4 do not bear fruit. We don’t know who will “hear” and receive it, but we sow the seeds to many people and the Lord causes the fruit to bear forth in His own.)
(As seeds drop into the ground and the husk dies so it grows and bears fruit, so our flesh is to die to everything carnal and worldly so it can grow and prosper in the life of Jesus. The Word of God in the parable of the Sower is the seed that brings forth that life.)
Travel To Peace
Anonymous 1/4/22 (David’s notes in red)
I dreamt that my husband and I were journeying to a place named Tully. (Tully: Celtic/Irish origin means “peaceful, flood, and from the hill”. Tully was a very beautiful place, it was very green, perfect temperatures and was like a paradise on earth, with all earthly delights. (The earthly delights represent trials of fleshly lusts we must overcome, and Jesus is our peace as He leads us through the wilderness towards this Mt Zion, and we continue to abide in Christ Jesus (heavenly). Joh 16:33 These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.)
To get to this heavenly place we had to follow a long path that went through many different towns. All the land to get there was very green and a tropical climate and the path went through the center of the land. As we began this journey to Tully, most of it seemed to go very easily, there were no struggles or difficulties. (In the beginning of our walk we may not experience much tribulation but it does lie ahead for “Through much tribulation shall you enter the Kingdom”) Then we saw the first town ahead we had to pass through.
This town also looked so very beautiful, and all the land here was green. However, I saw in spirit an extremely deep ocean trench just before entering this town. The trench was hidden by of all the green grass, and if someone walked through this particular area, they would fall into the trench. It was extremely deep and honestly, it was very scary.
(The deep ocean (waters) represents the nations of the world where some fall back into their old lifestyles like the parable of the sower. Rev 17:15 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the harlot sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues. The grass represents the flesh (1Pe 1:24 For, All flesh is as grass…) which hides the danger. The trench represents the hidden snares, and traps laid out by our enemies to try to entrap us. Psa 140:5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside;...
Psa 35:7 For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit; Without cause have they digged a pit for my soul. Psa 119:110 The wicked have laid a snare for me; Yet have I not gone astray from thy precepts.) But it was revealed to us so that we would not fall in it. (The Lord leads us by the Spirit revealing the enemies' plans and the way of escape.)
In the next scene I saw that we had somehow safely made it through the town with the hidden trench and we were being introduced to the man who founded the town. This man was extremely rich and very evil. He was telling us how and why he founded it. The logo for the town was an orange and white crab with navy blue as the background. (Crabs roam on both land and sea; they hide and use their claws to catch and hold their unsuspecting prey.)
I knew this man had evil desires and intentions. As he was talking, he did not seem to have any issues with us. He showed us the town and it looked beautiful but there was so much hidden agenda. (“They hide and use their claws to catch and hold their unsuspecting prey.”)
He took us to this underground motel that he owned. (Crabs hide underground above or below water) The rooms went extremely deep underground in water, very deep like an ocean trench and it was so very dark. There was an elevator that quickly descended underground; there was one room per floor. He showed us one room which was laid out like a large, tall motel room. One half of the room was filled with water containing sharks. In the other half was water containing an octopus. (Both are predators)
When we returned from the underground motel, we met the man's wife who seemed friendly, and I couldn't understand how she could be with such an evil man. We shared the gospel with them both and spoke about our Lord and the woman was receiving but the man was not. It appeared that this man held nothing against us, despite his evil intentions. (I.e. hiding his evil intentions. I was reminded how Christian Children go to college to get a higher education to get better job but they are often spiritually killed by liberal professors as Satan’s helpers hiding there.)
I said to the man that I am believing and hoping for God to give him repentance, even if it is only a short time before his death, I want him to repent and be with our Lord. (Bless everyone, with truth in love NENT Luk 6:27-28 But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to those hating you, 28 bless those cursing you, pray for those reviling you.)
We said goodbye to them and went to leave the town when we overheard some men shouting. We went over to them and saw how they were trying to stop six Christians from following Jesus. The Christians refused and were threatened and then they took them to the underground rooms containing the sharks and octopus. It was made known that they put the Christians in there to kill them but if they survived, they would be taken to another underground area containing lions to kill them. (Christians are persecuted, and killed, in covert and overt ways everywhere. We are to be steadfast in the faith, despite the physical risks. Mat 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up unto tribulation, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all the nations for my name's sake.)
(Mat 10:28 And fear not them that kill the body, but cannot kill the soul: but rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in geenna.)
Two of these people survived the sharks and octopus and were taken to the underground room of lions. The men then said that they wanted my baby son. I either said it aloud or in my mind, ‘No because Jesus has set us free from sin and death and we won't physically die because it's not us living’. They started chasing me, and I knew that they couldn't touch me, but I wasn't sure about my son, so I ran out of the underground cave with them chasing me. I started flying forward and off the ground. I asked God to take my baby now up to Heaven, like Enoch and Elijah were taken and that God won't let him physically die. I lifted him up to Heaven, while flying and I saw him be lifted up higher and higher out of my arms. (NENT Rev 12:5 And she was delivered of a son, a male, who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and unto his throne.) I woke up.
AIDS In Water
Marie Kelton 10/14/23 (David’s notes in Red)
I had a dream, that I was telling someone that the government or the D-S was putting HIV/AIDs in the water. (There have been many prophesies about this happening and the D-S are always up to de-pop-ulation. But behind all this, God is in control. He will use this to test His Saints to see if they will believe His Word and trust Him for His protection, that no weapon formed against us shall prosper. (Mar 16:18 …they shall take up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall in no wise hurt them:) For many, this will be a judgement that we hope will bring them to repentance.)
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The Cross
Samuel Fire 10/1/22 (David’s notes in red)
I looked at a bible cover, that we read occasionally when near the kitchen, and as I looked at the symbol of the Cross, I felt the Lord say:
The cross, it is an upside-down sword. A declaration of victory. There are no more foes to battle and it is pushed into the earth (Just like the long end of the cross is pushed into the earth) just as a victorious knight would do at the end of battle. It is done, it is finished! NENT Luk 11:22-23 but when a stronger than he shall come upon and overcome him, he taketh from him his whole armor wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. 23 Who is not with me is against me; and who gathereth not with me scattereth.
Joh 17:4 I glorified thee on earth, having accomplished the work which thou hast given me to do. Joh 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. 1Co 15:57 but thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
(Praise God for He has already done it ALL, He has given us the grace to overcome the flesh and to get through every trial, He has given us the faith in His Word, He HAS set us free from the power of darkness, (He has redeemed us out of the hand of our enemies.) He HAS set us free from the curse of sin and death, it is finished!)
Glory to Father God Almighty ♡
Question Regarding Chest Pain
Anonymous 9/9/22 (David’s notes in red)
I had been having chest pain and I sought The Lord asking what was causing it and this is what I heard.
The Lord - “You asked of Me to deliver you and heal you; I already have and your faith in your soul is lining up with the Spirit. The Spirit is now in charge over you. Your soul cries to Me and aches and yearns for Me. I have heard and will manifest in you more. Where it hurts is the body. It has had damage and sin, and this opposing habitat of evil is being cleansed – it does not like or want to let go. Each time My hand (Angel) and in prayer with thanks and praise to Me, I am destroying this and creating in you a clean heart. The flesh needs to be scrubbed and stripped and all wounds exposed to the truth, light, love and Holy Spirit. I Am digging deep into all roots and flushing out all this.”
(Eze 36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.) (Heb 12:15 looking carefully lest there be any man that falleth short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby the many be defiled;) (Ephesians 5:26 that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word.) (Psa 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.)
The Lord said, “Your soul and mind is set on Me and the body proclaims Me on your lips - the body must obey My Spirit. As the body learns and realizes it cannot do anything without your will, soul and mind, it obeys Me. Then it tries to resist Me but loses every battle.
DO NOT CONDEMN YOURSELF IN BEING OBEDIENT TO ME!
The pain is ongoing and will be filled more with My love, Spirit and Truth. Continue to voice it out (speak with your heart) the Living Waters and think on My Son’s life. (blood, life and wine) Let go. Tell the body – obey. Each time it hurts – I Am here with you. Remember, My Son did all for you and showed that the toughest challenge has a greater reward – which you can endure, and the victory was done at the cross.
The pain you feel is Me cleaning you up of all that is not welcome or required by me. It hurts because was stained for too long. Now as it is gone you also hurt from something you never felt truly before. This is My real love for you. Be in joy, I made you new. My Son desires you and no pain or flesh or evil or lies or unclean vessel – nothing can come between Me and you and Our marriage for eternity.
Bless you for your reward will come more each moment. As the wind, and breath and heart beats, you come to Me even closer. I will not forsake this amazing work I have done, and you have proven to Me – even before you realize it – that I want you. I perfected it all for My glory. All this pain/hurt is no more as my words prove it all – and the last is death – it is defeated even at the beginning. I AM THE ALPHA AND OMEGA, THE EVERLASTING – and you already are with Me!
What hurts is that way because it is cast out forever and cannot win.
WE ARE VICTORIOUS IN CHRIST JESUS – I LOVE YOU!”
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Son Of Perdition
Hello Brethren! God bless you. Thank you for joining us. We’ve been into some deep studying here of the end times and revelations of the Word and Father, we just ask You in Jesus name that You would be here with us today. Lord, anoint me to be able to get these points across to my brethren Lord, and that You would bless them to be able to perceive and understand these revelations and we trust in You, Lord because You’re the Great Revelator, we’re not. We trust in You to open our understanding into blessings today in Jesus name. Amen.
Well, brethren, I think that what I'm going to share with you today is concerning the real true nature, and the real true story of the Son of Perdition. You know, years ago when I was writing an article called the Son of Perdition in my in my book on our site, America's Last Days and the book is called Hidden Manna For The End Times. I was writing the article on the Son of Perdition. I was in the midst of it and a brother with the gift of prophecy called me. He said he found out about me because he sat down his computer one day and the Holy Spirit spoke to him the address to type in. And in those days I had a very complicated address. It wasn't simple at all, and he typed in this address and ended up at my website. And he was very enthused with some of the things he found there.
And so he called me and he said, “David, you’ll never guess how I found out about you?” I said no, so tell me. So he explained to me how the Holy Spirit gave him the address and then he started sharing something else with me, he said, “You know, the Lord told me that next month I'm going to see the Son of Perdition.” And I kind of came back at him, I said, “Well, I don't know how that's possible that you should see the Son Of Perdition next month.” Because I knew what the Bible had to say about when the Son of Perdition was going to be revealed, so on and so forth. And when I said that the Holy Spirit just said, “Be quiet.” “You're writing this article on the Son of Perdition,” (which I was doing at that particular time.) “And when you get through with it, he's going to read it and he's going to see the Son of Perdition.” I said, Okay.
So I didn't say anything to the brother, but, sure enough, it was the next month when I got through with it and I sent it to him and he read it and he said, “I see it, I see it!” Because it has been hidden, folks, it's been hidden from the wise and prudent, and revealed unto babes, that's God's way. And I want to tell you something that the Son of Perdition is a corporate body of people. I shared with you a few teachings back, how that the Lord gave me a word of knowledge and wisdom years ago. He said to me, “Everything that happened in the Gospels and in the Book of Acts will be repeated in the end time, except the cast of characters will be multiplied many times over.” And what the Lord showed me is what happened in the Gospels and Acts. That whole scenario is repeated except the characters like Jesus and like the apostles and like Judas and like the Sanhedrin and the Roman government; these all became multiplied on a worldwide scene. And they're being enacted again now.
I want to remind you of Isa 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. which means “God with us.” The word sign there is the word “oth” and it means, “to come” literally means to come. “Oth” is like the word, omen. It's a sign of something to come, and in Chapter 7 and Chapter 8 it speaks about Immanuel several times.
And but in verse 17, there's another sign. In Isa 8:16 Bind thou up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples. (Disciples is not the common word in the whole testament.) 17 And I will wait for Jehovah, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him. 18 Behold, I and the children whom Jehovah hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel. As you know, Jesus did signs and wonders and his children did too. He called them his children, his disciples, His signs and wonders.
If these people were for signs also, a sign of something to come, then Judas Iscariot was a sign of something to come. He represented also a large corporate body in our day. Fathers pass on to larger and larger groups in a geometric progression. Like Israel at the beginning was a man, but Israel, as you went on, was a corporate body of people. So we had this sign of Judas, and the Lord told me that this was a sign of a corporate body of people to come, and that everything that happened there is going to happen again.
So let's examine this a little bit. Now Jesus said in Joh 17:12 While I was with them, I kept them in thy name which thou hast given me: and I guarded them, and not one of them perished, but the son of perdition; (That was Judas.) That the scriptures might be fulfilled. Only one of the people that the Lord had chosen to walk with him, the Son of Perdition perished. You know in Joh 13:18 …he that eateth my bread lifted up his heel against me. Judas represented a corporate body of people. That in our day will lift up their heel against the people of God, their brethren. Jesus told us that this would be a corporate body in Mat 24:10 And then shall many stumble, and shall deliver up one another, and shall hate one another. Notice that Jesus said many would stumble and deliver up, just like Judas delivered up Jesus. But now it's delivering up one another. It's delivering up the corporate Body of Christ, and since the Body of Christ needs to go to its cross, it needs a corporate body of Judas. And this is God's plan, folks.
We're going to study a lot in 2 Thessalonians. This also speaks of a Son of Perdition that I'm convinced that almost nobody knows about. 2Th 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, touching the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together unto him; Notice it's talking about the coming of the Lord and the rapture the Saints. 3 let no man beguile you in any wise: for it will not be, except the falling away come first, and the man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition. Notice what he said, folks. The very opposite of what most people say it says here, is what he's saying. He said, “the coming of the Lord for his Saints is not going to happen except the falling away comes first and this man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition.” People say what they're never going to see this contrary to what the scripture says. The word falling away here is the word apostasia, where we get our word, apostasy. It means, “a defection from the truth.” Just as Judas was hidden in the midst of the Body of Christ in that day, and “one revealed until there was a falling away.” The same thing is going to happen in our day.
Judas represents a corporate body of the Son of Perdition who's hidden in the midst of the Body of Christ today, that will be used to deliver up one another. This I'll tell you, in the name of Jesus and I think we can prove it pretty well from the Scriptures too. Jesus at the time of the Last Supper, for instance, when Judas did end up delivering the Lord up, Jesus was asked by the disciples, who it was that would betray him? And of course, they all said, “Is it I?” and “Is it I?” That I they weren't sure of themselves even. Joh 13:26 Jesus therefore answereth, He it is, for whom I shall dip the sop, and give it him. So when he had dipped the sop, he taketh and giveth it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. 27 And after the sop, then entered Satan into him. Notice two things entered into Judas here, Satan and the SOP. There's a connection here; it's a type and a shadow. The Lord said to me when I was reading this one day, He said, “SOP, S.O.P. Son of Perdition.” I thought, “Wow!” You say, David, that's just in English. I know it, but I don't care. I know what the Lord said to me and it really makes sense, SOP, S.O.P. Son of Perdition. That's what He said.
You know Satan entered into Judas at that time making him the mark. We studied the mark a while back. We found out that the mark represented both the word and the name. It was the character of God that He used to recreate His image in His Body. Well, this is what was created in Judas and it wasn't the image of Christ. It was the image of Antichrist. And you know what he became? He became an abomination of desolation. And I'm going to explain that to you.
First, I want you to look at a little bit of timing here with me. Jesus taught these disciples, including Judas for 3 1/2 years. At the end of that 3 1/2 years, the son of perdition fell away. He was revealed to the disciples who he was and he betrayed the Lord, and he became desolate. The word desolate in the text means without God, he became desolate, in that God forsook him, he became reprobate and as you know, he hung himself. Well, in accordance with this type, the Man-child is going to teach for 3 1/2 years, the corporate Man-child. Remembered that Jesus was going to be manifested in our day as a first fruits corporate body too, called the Man-Child in Revelation 12. So the Man-child is going to teach also for 3 1/2 years the disciples among whom is, I might say, some “Sons of Perdition” and this will bring us to the mid tribulation, when the Bible teaches that the mark, the image and the abomination manifests. Now what I'm going to prove to you is that that mark and that image and that abomination has to do with Judas in the Body of Christ. It happens at the exact same time according to the Scriptures.
Now first I want to point out to you that, that God used the hand of Judas; it was his plan. God put him in the midst of that body. Jesus answered them, Did not I choose you the twelve, and one of you is a devil? (Joh 13:21). See, He knew from the beginning, the Bible says who it was that would betray him. He told the disciples, “One of you shall betray me.” He said, “One of you.” He had faith that was going to happen because it was supposed to happen. One of you shall betray me, he said. …And what thou doest do quickly? (Joh 13:27) He told Judas at the last moment. See, this is a job that God wants to done. God is using the hand of Judas. It's his plan. He's not going to depart from it. Act 2:23 him being delivered up by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, (This was God's plan.) Ye by the hand of lawless men, did crucify and slay. God used the hand of lawless men. Now this is the word lawless here just happens to be the same word in 2 Thessalonians where it says 2Th 2:3 …the man of sin. (The word sin there, is lawlessness, the same word.) …berevealed the son of perdition. The son of perdition is the man of lawlessness and God used the hand of the son of perdition. Notice, He used the hand of a man of lawlessness to crucify the Body of Christ, and so it's going to be in our day. I've seen many of these folks. I've seen quite a few of them come against me in this ministry. And of course, they do humble you, they do crucify you. They do have a wonderful work in your life.
The Lord said to me one day when I was looking into this, one of those words of knowledge He gave me, He said, “Look up Judas Iscariot.” So I did and Judas is a Hebrew word that means, “to use the hand.” Wow! There it is again, “to use the hand.” So I looked up Iscariot and I found that Iscariot came from two words. Is, which is a Hebrew word for “man.” And “cariot” is a Babylonian word for “city.” Now if you put that all together, here's what you come up with, “to use the hand.” (Hebrew in this case it's Christian because we've been grafted into the olive tree.) “To use the hand of a Christian man who is a Babylonian city.” This was proven to me all through the scriptures after the Lord showed me this about this city that's in the midst of God's city. You know the Son of Perdition is a city of Babylon, a corporate body of people that are hidden in the corporate body of the City of God; God's people. So you've got an evil city, an evil corporate body of people in the midst of a righteous city. In other words, you've got a Babylonish temple in the midst of a true Temple of God.
Mat 5:14 ye are the light of the world. A city, that set on a hill cannot be hid. He said his disciples were a city. And here you've got this Babylonian city, “Iscariot,” a man who is a Babylonian city in the midst of them that doesn't belong there. You know the falling away and the mark will separate the spiritual harlot city from the true city of God. It will separate the spiritual harlot temple from the Temple of God. This is God's plan. The Body of Christ won't be ready to meet him until this happens. I'm going to prove that to you.
Judas was a type of the end time, Son of Perdition who betrayed Christ to the Sanhedrin. And the Sanhedrin in that day was the corporate false prophet. That's right, there was a corporate false prophet in Jesus's day and it's a much larger corporate false prophet in our day. There's no place in the Bible that says that there is one false prophet, not any place. There is a symbol of the false prophet in Revelation Chapter 13 and people call it the false prophet. But there's no words to say that. Jesus said there were many false prophets. That's a body there, a body of people. The second beast in Revelation 13 and we'll talk about that a little later.
Well, like Babylon was guilty of the blood of the Body of Christ and Revelation 18:24, so Judas was guilty of the blood of the Body of Christ. You see the parallel there? And Mat 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up unto tribulation… (See, it's happening in a corporate way. It's going to happen in a corporate way) and shall kill you, and you shall be hated of all the nations…. (That’s the Beast Kingdom) for my namesake. And then shall many stumble. (Which is to fall away. Remember the falling away of the Son of Perdition?) Many shall stumble and shall deliver up one another and shall hate one another 11 and many false prophets shall arise. And she'll lead many astray. So you see, folks, it is going to happen just the way Jesus said. The people are looking at the types and the shadows, and they're basically repeating the types and the shadows, but not interpreting them. Jesus interpreted them for us.
Paul said in 2Th 2:4 (the son of perdition)he that opposeth and exalteth himself against all that is called God or that is worshipped; so that he sitteth in the temple of God, setting himself forth as God. Twice he talked about exalting self and setting self forth as God. We'll look at that in a minute. First, I want to look at this word, he says “Sitteth in the Temple of God.” The word for Temple here is the word “naos” and it is used nine times by the apostle Paul, like in this case. And in every case that it is used, it is speaking about the spiritual temple of God's people in every case. Now the word temple, by the way, is used 71 more times, but it's the word “hereon”. And it's always used as the literal temple. What are we saying? What we're saying is that the Son of Perdition sits in the temple, but it's not a physical temple, it is the temple of God's people. Just like Judas sat in the midst of a temple. It was the Temple of God's people, the Body of Christ. And of course, the people who see only the letter they're pointing you towards something that's going to happen over there in the Middle East, they think. Which has nothing to do with your life and will be no help to you in the situation that you're about to find yourself. “The letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.” (2Co 3:6)
Just as Judas was in the body of the believers, the latter day, Son of Perdition will take the mark, (Which of course identifies him as a member of the body of the Beast.) and will sit in the midst of the Temple of God's people. So you've got a personal temple of Judas himself being in the midst of the Temple of God's people.
And this verse goes on to say, an abomination, which maketh desolate. It is an abomination for the beast to be in the Temple of God's people. And that's exactly who Judas was, and that's who Judas, the Son of Perdition in the future will be, because he will take the mark of the beast. He will have an abomination that maketh desolate. Everybody who takes that mark, as you know, will be desolate. God will depart from them. They will be what the Bible calls reprobate. Reprobate is a word used in the New Testament for the departure of God from an individual temple. But desolate is the term that's used for the corporate temple.
Tit 1:16 They profess that they know God; but by their works they deny him, being abominable... There it is. These people who claim to know God, but their works don't prove that they don't agree with that. They claim to know God, but their works proved them to be abominable. That's an abomination in the midst of God's temple, when a person that does this, they profess they know God, but by their works, they deny Him being abominable and disobedient. There's not any premium put on obedience today. But if you're not obedient, you're abominable. And profess they know God. But by their works, they deny being abominable and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. And there is the word for desolate that concerns the individual temple. See, we are a body of temples that that is made into a holy temple according to Ephesians.
Notice that the son of perdition “exalts himself” in the verse that we just looked at “and he sets “himself” forth as God.” Do you know that that's pretty common? With the people who are disobedient and abominable whenever they go their own way, do their own thing, who is ruling in that temple? The Beast or God? Well, the flesh is, self is ruling in that temple. And you know, these parables are meant to hide these wonderful revelations from the wise and prudent, but revealed unto babes. He doesn't want the Pharisees to find out about it, and he don't want their people to find out about it. Because this is revelation that He's reserved for His children. So he “exalts self” to rule as God in his individual temple, which is in the corporate temple. So you've got a Babylonish temple in the midst of God's temple here. And by the way, there are many sons of perdition. So you're talking about a corporate temple in the midst of a corporate temple.
Rom 16:18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; You know what your belly represents? Something that cries out to be served and I tell you what, you serve it pretty good too, don't you? The belly represents “self” to the Jews that represented “self” They don't serve Christ, they serve their belly just like it says. He exalts “himself” he sets “himself” forth as God; Where? In the temple of the People of God. and by their smooth and fair speech, they beguile the hearts of the innocents. Oh yes, these sons of perdition, some of them are pretty smooth talkers. And they might be pretty impressive to some people, but they won't be to the right people, Php 3:18 For many walk, of whom I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: You know the cross, of course, is something we need to embrace. It is the death of self. You know why they don't want the death of self is because their belly is their God. They want to serve “self.” They don't want to serve Christ. If you don't take up your cross and follow Him, you will serve self, but you will also be reprobated at the end.
And in verse 19 whose end is perdition. (There they are, the sons of perdition. They serve self rather than serving Christ.) …their end is perdition, which is a word meaning destruction. They will be destroyed. whose God is the belly. They're sitting in the Temple of God serving “self” “Self” is ruling in the people of God. …whose God is the belly and whose glory is their shame, who mind earthly things. What is this? This is what we talked about earlier. About the spiritual mark of the beast. The mark on the hand or on the forehead? The forehead, meaning the mind. Those who walk after the mind of the flesh serve their belly. They have the spiritual mark of the beast, and as we saw earlier, they will take the physical mark of the beast.
Now Judas also was an apostle. He was ordained to be a leader in the corporate temple. As some sons of perdition will also be in our day. The Beast will be ruling in the temple. See, if you have the spiritual mark of the Beast and you mind earthly things and you're walking after the mind of the flesh, which Paul said in Romans chapter 8, you must die if you do that. So if you mind these earthly things and you're sitting in the Temple of God, that's the Beast ruling in the Temple of God because you've got the “mark of the Beast” that identifies you as a member of the body of the Beast.
Now folks, let me tell you, we've got a corporate temple worldwide and in the midst of this temple, increasingly, the Son of Perdition will be coming to rule. You say, “David it looks like pretty much like that, now.” “Yes, I agree with you.” That is absolutely right. Before the end, we're going to prove which of these people will repent and which of them will go on into perdition as Sons of Perdition ruling in the body.
Now the Son of Perdition will take the mark, which is the final abomination that maketh him desolate. Kind of like the straw that breaks the camel's back. God says, thus far and no more, basically. They become the image of the Beast in the apostate temple, in the corporate apostate temple of all of the Sons of Perdition. And here's the proof, Dan 9:27 and he shall make a firm covenant with many for one week. We saw this was the spirit of the Roman Empire. The principality that that brought Rome together and ruled over the world. Because the rest of that text also speaks about the Prince of Greece and the Prince of Persia, and they're all talking about all the Princess there are principalities. And he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease. And upon the wing (or pinnacle) of abominations shall come one that maketh desolate.
Now, back up a little bit. Let's look at this, He shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease. We found out what the sacrifice was of the true Christian. It is to present their bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God, which is our reasonable service. (Rom 12:1) But when you take the mark of the beast, you no longer serve God because you're a member of the Beast you're now serving “self”. You're serving the beast; you're serving the flesh. And so, a person that goes into this covenant comes into agreement in this covenant, and takes the mark of the beast, that is causing “the sacrifice and the oblation to God to cease.”
Folks, there is a continual burnt offering that has been offered since the time of Jesus, and it is the Christians who have sacrificed their life taking up their cross to follow him. They are continually a burnt offering. They go through the fiery trials to burn up the wood, hay, and the stubble in their life. That is their sacrifice of their body. But I want to tell you that there are others in our midst that will not touch that with a 10-foot pole. That is not their plan. They don't want to lose their life in this world. Jesus said, if you don't lose your life in this world you won't gain your Zoe life, your higher life, your heavenly life.
So this covenant and this mark that identifies these people is the cause of the sacrifice and the oblation to cease. And on the wing (or pinnacle) of abominations… Let me tell you that the pinnacle of abominations is the mark. Because just like Revelation 14 tells us that anybody that takes this mark is reprobated. They are going to be tormented day and night forever and ever in the presence of the angels. They are reprobated.
So, upon the pinnacle of abomination shall come one that maketh desolate. That is, the mark of the beast. And I want to say that for the corporate temple it is the image of the beast in the temple. The image of the beast, as we saw, the image or the icon, is created by the charagma or character. And the character is the word of God, Jesus Christ for our Kingdom. But the Beast also has his character. And it is being imprinted on the people who walk after the flesh, the mind of the flesh and the works of the flesh. They are serving their fathers, like Jesus told the leaders, “You're of your father, the devil.” That was the leaders of Judaism.
So this makes them desolate, which means, of course, deserted by God. Even unto a full end and that determined shall wrath be poured out upon the desolate. There they are, these people will go through the wrath of God, not the righteous. They'll go through the tribulation, but they won't go through the wrath. The wrath is that year in which the Sons of Perdition will go into and be destroyed. And of course Judas hanged himself, which is a spiritual thing, of cutting off the breath, or the spirit of life. He cut himself off from the spirit of life. The word, breath and spirit are the same in Hebrew. That's the spiritual type there.
Now the corporate Son of Perdition will take the mark and he will go back to his Christian assemblies to fulfill the word. Mat 24:15 When therefore ye see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let him that readeth understand). Watch carefully now, When you see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken by Daniel standing in the holy place.? No, literally the Greek word here is “a” holy place, but since people thought well, there is only one holy place, their theology got in there, so they just put it the way they wanted it. But did you know the Textus Receptus, which so many people rely on and commend, the ancient manuscripts, and the numeric pattern or the Numeric Bible all say, “a” holy place. “The” is not in their, the Received Texts, ancient manuscripts or numeric pattern; it's not there. “A” as opposed to “the” holy place implies individual bodies of believers that the son of perdition are in the midst of. When you see the abomination of desolation standing in a holy place; what did he tell you? Flee! That's the time of Great Tribulation, great tribulation. That means the 2nd 3 1/2 years. When you see that, that's the end of the peaceful time of being taught for 3 1/2 years by the Lord.
2Th 2:6 And now ye know that which restraineth, to the end that he may be revealed in his own season. Now what keeps, or what restrains the son of perdition from being revealed? We have verse 3 Accept the falling away come first, the man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition. See the thing that restrains the revealing of the Son of Perdition is the falling away, it has to happen first. When Judas fell away, everybody knew, Aha, it's Judas! They were asking the Lord moments before. Well, so the thing that restrains the revealing of the. Son of tradition is the falling away. Just as the pattern with Judas clearly shows, he was hidden in the midst of the body, and the disciples didn't know it until the falling away happened. Then suddenly they realized Judas was the one Jesus was talking about.
2Th 2:7-8 for the mystery of lawlessness doth already work: only there is only there is one that restraineth now, until he become out of the midst. See the one that's restraining the coming of the Lord is the Son of Perdition in the midst of the body. I'm going to explain this in just a minute. …until he become out of the midst, he is restraining the coming of the Lord because he has to come out of the midst of the Body of Christ first. And this “become out of the mist” is what it says in the Greek numeric pattern. It's what it says in the Received Text, and it's what it says in the ancient manuscripts. So why did they translate it differently? Well, in the original is very clear what we're talking about here.
And the verse goes on, 8 And then shall be revealed the lawless one, whom the Lord Jesus shall slay with the breath of his mouth, and bring to nought by the manifestation of his coming; And truly, when the Lord comes into your life, He is putting to death that old son of perdition, because there's a little bit of him in all of us, true. And he is in the body; he has to be put to death in the Body so that the body is spotless and blemishless.
Notice that the Lord is restrained from coming until the Son of Perdition “become out of the midst” of God's people, the temple. Peter said the lawless are them that walk after the flesh, in the lusts of defilement. There is a defilement in God's temple. The lawless being in the mist of God's temple, they are a defilement. They are a spiritual mark of the beast. An image of the beast in God's temple. They shall, in their destroying, be destroyed. Then what did he call them? Spots and blemishes. Wow, the man of lawlessness, the son of perdition is spots and blemishes in the Body of Christ. Revelling in their deceivings while they feast with you. Yes, they are deceivers. They are in our midst; they're not committing to discipleship. They walk after the flesh, they're not denying their life and they're not taking up their cross, but they feast with us. [2Pe 2:8-13]
God is coming for a spotless and blemishless bride. How can it be? We have spots and blemishes. Well, what did it say? …Until he become out of the midst. That's restraining the Lord from coming because in the body there are spots and blemishes. These people in the corporate body are the spots and blemishes. Clearly, the Bible says that in Matthew 13. It says that the Lord's going to gather the tares and bundle them into bundles to burn them, but he's going to gather the righteous into his barn. Listen, a portion of the Antichrist beast is in the midst of the true Temple, and they have to come out. 1Jn 2:18 Little children, it is the last hour: and as ye heard that antichrist cometh, even now have there arisen many antichrists; Notice, they heard the same thing we've heard, that Antichrist cometh, but I want to tell you, even now, there are many antichrists and many of them are in the Body of Christ too, because he's fixing to say that right here, you have heard that Antichrist cometh, and even now have there is many antichrists whereby we know that it is the last hour. And some people argued that probably John didn't really know what the last hour was, but I want to tell you it was the last hour of the covenant that the Jews were being reprobated from who had disobeyed Christ and refused to step over into the faith era. It was the last hour of their covenant. Now we're coming to the last hour of our covenant. The last hour then was a type and a shadow of the last hour now.
And what did he say? Listen very carefully. “They” who was they? These many Antichrist. 1Jn 2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; They went out from us. Antichrist. We recognize Antichrist as the beast in the world, and that's true. The whole world is Antichrist, according to 1Jn 4:3 and every spirit that confesseth not Jesus is not of God: and this is the spirit of the antichrist, lives in them, is Antichrist. That's what John says. If that be true then the whole world is Antichrist and we know that that's true.
But let me point out to you that that body of Antichrist is also in the Temple of God. They are these people who walk after the mind of the flesh and the works of the flesh and have his mark, just as the people of God have the mark of God in the mind and in the forehead. In the mind and in the hand, that is the works of Christ and the mind of Christ. The people of the devil are the same way, “they went out from among us and they were not of us.” Didn't Jesus say, did not choose you, the 12 and one of you is a devil. 19 …for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they all are not of us. Now, why did they have to come out? Because in that day, just as in our day, the Son of Perdition has to come out of the midst because he is that Babylonish temple that's in God's temple that defiled temple, that’s in the midst of God's temple. The spots and blemishes that are in the midst of God's people.
Now let me read this to you. Some of you probably have never really understood this text in Mat 13:24 Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field: 25 but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares also among the wheat, and went away. So we know that there's tares among the wheat. Notice it said, the Kingdom of heaven, not the kingdom of the world. The kingdom of heaven, is likened to a man that sowed good seed and among this good seed was sown tares. You know what that means? Among the Body of Christ there are these tares. 26 But when the blade sprang up and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. Why? How can you tell the difference? Because a tare has a very tiny little fruit, there's very little fruit compared to the great big fruit of the of the wheat. 27 and the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? Whence then hath it tares. 28 And he said unto them, an enemy had done this. That's right, these people are sowed into the Body of Christ by the enemy. They are not true members of the Body of Christ, but they're hidden in the midst, just like Judas was a son of perdition, a son of destruction, a son that will be destroyed, so to speak.
And the servants say unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? 29 But he saith, Nay; lest haply while ye gather up the tares, ye root up the wheat with them... Now, why do you mean that? Because folks, let me tell you, the wheat needs the tares to come to maturity. We need the sons of perdition to bring us to our cross; that's their job. Jesus knew that. That's why he chose 12 and one of them was the devil. So here's what he says in verse 30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather up first the tares,… Now this bothers somebody cause he's talking about gathering up the first the tares. Folks, that's what's going to happen. There is going to be no rapture before the son of perdition is revealed before the falling away. That's what we just read very clearly in the black and white. It's not even deep, you see. …Gather up first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them; but gather the wheat into my barn. Well, that's God's Kingdom. That's God's temple we're talking about here, “gathered up first the tares.” See the mark of the beast in the middle of the tribulation, is to gather up first the tares and bundle them. Birds of a feather flock together. When Judas came out of the midst, guess who he gathered around with? When he came out of the mists, as a matter of fact he gathered with the Pharisees, didn't he?
Now when he gives the interpretation of this in verse 40As therefore the tares are gathered up and burned with fire; so shall it be in the end of the world. 41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom… All things wasn't in the original folks. There's no Greek word for things. They shall gather out of his Kingdom all that cause stumbling and them that do iniquity. Do you believe it? Yes, the whole reason for the tribulation and the mark of the beast and these things is so that God gathers together into bundles these people that cause stumbling and do iniquity and he's going to do that first before He gathers the Saints, did you notice? 42 and shall cast them into the furnace of fire. He's bundling them up in order to throw them into the wrath of God. …there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the son in the kingdom of their Father. Notice, He gathers the tares into bundles first, in order to throw them in the fire. But then, because they're bundled together because the birds of a feather have flocked together, suddenly God's people shine forth in the Kingdom of their Father. Why is that? Because now the spots and blemishes are gone. The bride has now become the spotless and blemishless bride. You see, folks, they're leaving our Kingdom. Remember the parable at the beginning? He said, the Kingdom of Heaven is likened to a man that's so good seed in his field. But while men slept, the enemy came and sowed tares in the man's field, the Kingdom of heaven.
Look, folks, we're not talking about who flies away first here, it's talking about who's leaving whose kingdom. They are leaving our Kingdom, the spots and blemishes. Not only corporately, but individually are going to be washed away. In your individual temple you’ve got spots and blemishes too. You know, it's little bits and pieces of the son of perdition in there I suspect. At any rate, he'll come to nought by the manifestation of the coming of Christ in you. And that was 2 Thessalonians says basically. Not just in you individually, but in you the corporate body. Boy, it's neat that things God's hidden in His word, it's just so awesome.
You know, he says that they're going to shine forth as the sun. Sun glory they've grown from star glory to moon glory to sun glory. The Bible says if we behold as in a mirror the glory of the Lord will be transformed into that same image, from glory to glory, even as from the Lord's spirit, and Paul explains, these three glories in 1 Corinthians 15. You know what that's saying? That God is going to cleanse his individual bodies in the temple. He's going to cleanse the corporate body of the temple. He's going to cleanse the spots and blemishes that are in His Body so that it is a beautiful, glorious church, complete and ready to serve Him. We're going to know these sons of perdition when we see them. They're going to do the same thing that the first Son of Perditiondid. There will be no reasoning with these people. They don't have the Spirit of God in them to give them a conscience, or at least they won't act that.
Jesus was the most righteous man on the face of the earth, obviously. And yet Judas very unreasonably turned against Him, tried to manipulate Him and turn against Him and turned to the harlot and the beast to crucify Him. The harlot of that day, of course, was apostate Judaism and the false prophet was the Sanhedrin, and the beast was the Roman Empire that was ruling over the people of God. Judas used the harlot of that day and used the beast to crucify Jesus. That's exactly what's going to happen today. They're going to deliver up one another and many shall stumble. Many are going to fall away, in which the son of perdition will be revealed, and at that time they will use the harlot of our day, which is not necessarily apostate Judaism, but apostate Christianity, is the harlot you're going to worry about. They're going to use the harlot of our day to crucify the Body of Christ. They're going to use the beast of our day, the revived Roman Empire, the worldwide revived Roman Empire that's coming on the scene right now. They're going to use that to crucify the Body of Christ. I suspect folks that most everybody, every local body will have some of these people; at least one. You know the local body that Jesus chose to have together as a type and a shadow, there was one in the midst. He had a purpose. They have purposes in our day.
We generally don't choose to go to our cross without help. God is sending us help. I'm not talking about a physical cross. I'm talking about the cross Jesus said we would have to take up. The Cross of death to self. We're called to die to self. Jesus was as a lamb led to the slaughter. Many times these people will mercilessly persecute us, speak against us, rail about us, lie about us, you know, accuse us to everyone around us. But they're just a bunch of lions, sons of perdition that are there to bring us to our cross. They have a good work. They are bad, demon possessed people, but they have a good work. You know that God works all things together for our good. That has to include these people. They are for our good or He wouldn't permit them. Jesus wouldn't have chose one purposely knowing he was the son of the devil. Oh, he was very religious, let me tell you. Judas went out there and did miracles with the best of them or they would have all suspected him. They didn't suspect him, they even suspected themselves before they suspected him. “Is it I, Lord? Is it I?”
See the son of perdition wasn't revealed until the falling away came, and that happened about the middle of the tribulation period. When the mark of the beast is demanded, these people who have no Christian fortitude, who have no power from God in their life will take the mark. Judas was a thief, he was a liar. He proved he had no power of God in his life. These people will take the mark of the beast. They will be doing it for 3 1/2 years if you ask me. The beginning of it will be in the middle, but they will be attempting to put this on everybody and these people because they don't want to face their wilderness, they don't want to face death to self in the wilderness. They're going to do this, they're going to be an abomination that maketh desolate. These spots and blemishes are going to be cleansed out of the body. That evil Babylonish temple that's in the midst of God's temple will be removed. They will be bundled together. They will be their own Babylonish temple and Judas being an apostle and leader in the church. Let me tell you that the Babylonish temple has a bunch of leaders that are just like that. And I can tell you God has a plan for him. He's got what He calls the wrath of God. He will give them time to repent during the Tribulation period that is coming to prove who's who, who's the wheat and who's the tares. But at the end of that time, He will destroy him. God bless you, brethren.
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Trials of Faith Prepare Us For Battle (2)
David Eells - 10/22/23
The Desert Shed
Anonymous 4/20/23 (David’s notes in red)
I dreamed that I was given an opportunity to go stay at an Airbnb for a few weeks for free, and I was going to spend that time fasting and focusing 100% on God to get closer to Him. (It is good to fast from the world and the flesh to seek God. An Airbnb represents trusting in the heavenly provision for food and covering.)
I wasn't sure where the Airbnb was because someone took care of all the details and paid for it so it was free for me. (This is a spiritual place where Jesus paid for everything and has taken care of every detail of our lives with His life.) I had to go on a small private plane (representing being led into the wilderness through heavenly places in Christ.) to get there, and the plane flew into a desert (wilderness) where there was literally no one else. (It is our individual fellowship with the Lord like a feast of individual tabernacles.) There were barely any trees and the dirt was a bright orange color. (The dirt represents the flesh and its bright orange because of the burning heat of the sun/Son in the fiery trials of the wilderness.)
As we flew further out into the barren desert, I started feeling God's presence stronger and stronger; I assume it was because it's more into God’s creation and there are less spirits out there. (When we go into the wilderness, that’s where the Lord reveals Himself to each of us personally. The desert is where we learn to trust and be dependent on God only. Moses (a type of the Man-child) fled Egypt into the desert and was there 40 years (1st time), which was his tribulation before he was qualified to lead the Israelites through the desert (2nd time) for another 40 years. Jesus fasted for 40 days in the desert where He was tempted by satan, and He spent much time alone in the desert mountains fasting and praying. The apostle Paul received the revelation of Jesus Christ and the Gospel from the Lord while he was alone in Arabia.)
As I was looking down, my flesh had slight fear of how strong God's presence was and I knew that the old man was dying just by being here and the Holy Spirit was rising. Pro 9:10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Psa 119:120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; And I am afraid of thy judgments.
The plane landed in the desert area next to a silver shed. (The silver shed represents our spiritual tabernacle in the wilderness. Silver is the refining and purifying away of the dross (flesh). Pro 17:3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts. Psa 12:6 The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.)
There was a small old-looking house not far from the shed that looked abandoned. (The small old, abandoned house represents our old carnal life which we gave up to follow the Lord into our spiritual wilderness.) I got out, and the pilot said he would pick me up in a few weeks, and he went back into the air, and I went and walked around the shed. There was no internet service for reception (no worldly electronic distractions) and no way to get help from man or self-works. The Airbnb was a large open plain shed without a door. (The veil has been torn by what Jesus did at the cross so we can come directly into the presence of our Father in the Holy of Holies.)
Inside, it had a table with chairs, (to partake of the Table of the Lord) there was a small room with a door, and inside to the right there was a bed. (to enter the rest) Located outside the shed was an outdoor shower and toilet. (This represents cleansing our soul of the defilements of flesh and spirit; our sanctification. It is done outside because nothing unclean can come into the Holy of Holies.)
Although there wasn’t much there, I was completely satisfied. (The soul is satisfied and sustained with the Word in the presence of the Lord. Isa 58:11 and Jehovah will guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in dry places, and make strong thy bones; and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.) This is a place in the wilderness with no distractions of the world. (Rev 12:6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that there they may nourish her a thousand two hundred and threescore days. (3 ½ years)
I explored the area and found that there was a cliff edge over the ocean and the land was so very high up. (This represents Mt. Zion and the promised land high above the ocean representing the peoples tribes etc..) The temperatures were not as hot as I was expecting but it was still warm with a nice breeze. (When we go willingly into our own wilderness to let the Lord do His refining work in us, the trials are not as hot as they could be if we resist what God wants to do in our sanctification process. 2Co 12:9 And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.)
I spent the time here growing closer to the Lord and staying here was a big help to crucify my flesh spiritually and physically.
Saved From Leviathan
Marie Kelton 7/10/23 (David’s notes in red)
During the meeting I had an open vision of a desert place. (The wilderness) I saw a stone or concrete slide that was next to a small body of water. The water was a turquoise color. (Turquoise is a blue-green color and often associated with “waters of the Caribbean.” These waters appear very clear and blue because they are shallow, and there is a lack of Plankton, which are a crucial source of food in the sea. These waters could represent taking a vacation, which the world does. It represents a distraction from the daily grind. But the Body of Christ should stay focused on eating the Word of God and continuing to serve the Lord.) I saw my spirit man get on a slide and slide into the water. When my spirit man went into the water, it was very deep. In the water was a huge, long black creature; I knew it was Leviathan.
Leviathan (the serpent) swam around my spirit man, like it was about to attack her. My spirit reached up like she was trying to escape. I then saw the hand of Lord come down and pull my spirit man out of the water and placed her on the land that was on the other side of the body of water. (Psa 18:16-17 He sent from on high, he took me; He drew me out of many waters. 17 He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me. Psa 31:8 And thou hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy; Thou hast set my feet in a large place. Psa 94:18 When I said, My foot slippeth; Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, held me up.)
My spirit man then turned toward the desert with her back toward the body of water. (I knew that meant that I had to continue to walk through the wilderness.) (We should not entertain vacations from the wilderness training grounds for the promised land is where that leads.)
I asked the Lord what the body of water was, the Leviathan was in. I heard Him say, "Waters of deception." (These are fleshly appealing luxuries we cannot afford if we want to win the race.) Eph 5:6 Let no man deceive you with empty words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience. Col 2:4 This I say, that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of speech.
The Lord will destroy the old serpent when He’s done tempting us. Psa 74:14 Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces; Thou gavest him to be food to the people inhabiting the wilderness. (Babylon is being plundered to build the Kingdom.) Isa 27:1 In that day Jehovah with his hard and great and strong sword will punish leviathan the swift serpent, and leviathan the crooked serpent; and he will slay the monster that is in the sea.)
Light Track
Samuel Fire 1/11/23 (David’s notes in red)
I saw a tall mountain (Mt Zion) from a distance. Then I saw many people making a journey to the top. (Many people start out with us on the Way to holiness and maturity.) However, most of the people took different paths to get there. Some did follow the same parts of another’s path but took diversions and added length and time to the journey. (We are to follow Jesus and keep His ways, not turning to the left or the right. When we try to go another way, it takes more time and effort, and if we are diverted we have to start over. The Israelites’ journey through the wilderness could have been a very short journey to the Promised Land but sin, rebellion and unbelief made it longer and some died there.) Deu 5:32-33 Ye shall observe to do therefore as Jehovah your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. 33 Ye shall walk in all the way which Jehovah your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.
I then saw who resembled to be the Lord Jesus at the very peak and there was a path He made for them to follow along the mountain. (The Lord leads us up to high places; He is calling many to come and follow Him.) (Isa 30:21 and thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it; when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. Psa 23:1-3 A Psalm of David. Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.) Psa 5:8 Lead me, O Jehovah, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; Make thy way straight before my face. Pro 8:20 I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;
It seemed that each of the people making the trek up the mountain had a map and some ignored it, and some followed as close as possible. (The Word of God (Jesus) is our map. When Jesus called His disciples, He said, “Follow Me” and “I am the way”. Some follow Jesus closely and others ignore what God has said.) Joh 1:1 In the beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Joh 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life:…
(Psa 119:105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path. Psa 43:3 Oh send out thy light and thy truth; let them lead me: Let them bring me unto thy holy hill, And to thy tabernacles. Pro 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life)
It felt that all these people making the journey to the top are brethren with different trials and types of life (And different callings), that’s why there were different paths. NENT Eph 1:4 even as he chose us in him before the world’s foundation, that we be holy and without blemish before him in love: Jer 1:5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee; I have appointed thee a prophet unto the nations.
Then I saw in another vision, individual light rays coming from a lightbulb, illuminating a room. All the light rays travelled outwardly separately and independent of one another and filled the room with the light source. (The source of Light that filled the room is the Lord Jesus, and the room represents each individual who make up the one Body of Christ.) Joh 8:12 Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.
(Joh 12:36 While ye have the light, believe on the light, that ye may become sons of light. 2Co 4:6 Seeing it is God, that said, Light shall shine out of darkness, who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.)
NENT Rom 12:4-5 For even as we have many members in one body, but all the members have not the same office: 5 so we, the many, are one body in Christ, and severally members one of another.
Then I saw how if the direction of the light rays were to return to the source, the quickest path is to go directly in a straight path. But each ray was never in the same spot as another, and none would reach the source if being diverted or blocked. (Jesus said His words are spirit and life and our born-again spirit returns to the Lord.)
(Joh 3:13 And no one hath ascended into heaven, but he that descended out of heaven, even the Son of man, who is in heaven. Eph 4:10 He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things. Ecc 12:7 and the dust returneth to the earth as it was, and the spirit returneth unto God who gave it.) Isa 40:3 The voice of one that crieth, Prepare ye in the wilderness the way of Jehovah; make level in the desert a highway for our God. Psa 107:7 He led them also by a straight way, That they might go to a city of habitation.
Seeking In Secret
Anonymous 12/17/22 (David’s notes in red)
I heard in prayer and The Lord spoke:
He said, “Shut out everything.” (Close off all distractions, the enemy always uses everything he can to distract us from seeking God’s presence and to distract us from staying in God’s rest.) (Seeking His will through the trials is a test of Faith and devotion to the Word. Just as Job gave acknowledgement and glory to God during his trials. Job 1:8 And Jehovah said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job? for there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and turneth away from evil.)
He said, “Prayer closet.” (Dedicate more of your time to God and His Spirit, not the flesh.) (“You have not because you ask not.” Being intimate with God in prayer has eternal rewards. Distractions will try to steal this time with God.)
He said, “Have patience.” (Knowing that your prayers will be answered in His perfect time.) Jas 1:3-4 knowing that the proving of your faith worketh patience. 4 And let patience have its perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing. Rom 5:3-5 And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness; 4 and stedfastness, approvedness; and approvedness, hope: 5 and hope putteth not to shame; because the love of God hath been shed abroad in our hearts through the Holy Spirit which was given unto us. (“He that endureth to the end shall be saved.”)
He said, “Speak out when you can see the enemy attack, call out to Me.” (Alert the Saints and respond to duty. God sends these tests to cause us to get in line with His Word so the enemy has no advantage.) (There is safety in numbers because some brethren may have overcome some specifics that we have not encountered. It is not only Christ in you, but in your brothers and sisters too.)
He said, “Turn up the heat, get into deep, fervent and desperate prayer!” (“The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous man availeth much.” “Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”)
He said, “Laugh the enemy to scorn for he does this all the time.” (Calling out the enemy’s bluff and stay in the resolve of Jesus and the truth of the Word.) (The majority of trials are enemy lies, or a twisted truth to deceive. Symptoms, curses and afflictions – never last. Only Jesus is the everlasting!)
He said, “That test is to turn it all back for what it is.” (Refute and retake the stolen things back from the enemy.) (Act 3:20-21 and that he may send the Christ who hath been appointed for you, even Jesus: 21 whom the heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, whereof God spake by the mouth of his holy prophets that have been from of old.)
He said, “In humility give all gratefulness that nothing is done for you or to you, unless I allow it.” (Praise God in all things, praise Him for He is in control, and we can trust Him only.) (Psa 149:6-9 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand; 7 To execute vengeance upon the nations, And punishments upon the peoples; 8 To bind their kings with chains, And their nobles with fetters of iron; 9 To execute upon them the judgment written: This honor have all his saints. Praise ye Jehovah.)
He said, “Seek Me in fear and gladness for everything.”
He said, “Bring the life of Christ into the open.” (Reveal the greatest of things for all to experience.) (Joh 10:10 The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.)
He said, “Love all and be showing the example of Him.” (God through us to others.) (Rom 13:8 ASV Owe no man anything, save to love one another: for he that loveth his neighbor hath fulfilled the law.)
He said, “See that nothing is allowed into Me unless passes the test of being in the image of My Son.” (Nothing of self or evil can ever imitate.) (A final result of our trials is more of Christ revealed. “Christ in you the hope of glory.”)
He said, “As you look to Me by the Word and heart, you can see I look through all things.” (There is nothing that can be hidden from God.) (Only the wicked do not believe He sees all and will do anything about it.)
He said, “When you see that you need Me in everything and when you are that desperate, you can see Me in others too.” (Everyone is in dire need for more of the Lord Jesus and His salvation.)
He said, “Pray in tongues and write down interpretation you get.” (Exercising the gifts to be trained and gain experience.)
He said, “Seeking the Lord in servitude and want.” (Nothing for selfish gain) (But to serve the Kingdom.)
He said, “Draw close to Him” (Honestly and sincerely prefer The Lord as priority always.) (Talk to Him for He desires our fellowship.)
He said, “Fan the flames that burn the traps and attacks.” (Nothing can withhold you when the fire of the Lord burns everything evil. Praise and worship engulfs the evil.)
He said, “Add to the fire the fuel of the Word and continue to add each verse in thought as it burns.” (Keep the fire burning with explosive power)
He said, “The light shines as the flames burn brighter in the zeal and desire of the Father.” (Love burns so hot, it eliminates all darkness.)
(Return us Lord into Your wonderful garden and keep us hedged around and protected from all evil, under Your wings, in Your promises.)
The Fiery Trial to Overcome the Flesh
David Eells
You know, we have to make decisions. Every day we’re faced with a decision. If you decide the easy way, which is the flesh way, then you say, “Okay, devil, you can rule over this flesh.” That’s what you’re really saying. Of course, we can see it across the country, too – people who are so-called Christians rising up against the government and actually being used of the enemy who is going to invade this country. But God said, My power is made perfect in weakness (2Co.12:9). (9) And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for [my] power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (10) Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
We need to see how the power of God comes to those who will enter into weakness of self. The commands, many of the principles, but also the commands of God, are to put us into a position of weakness. If you obey the commands of Christ, you will be weak and you’ll cease from your works. You will not be able to handle the situation yourself. You will have to trust in God to do it, if you obey His commands. (2Co.13:4) For he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth through the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him through the power of God toward you. Weakness brings the power of God.
Weakness brings crucifixion in the flesh, but it also brings the power of God to bring resurrection. Resurrection life is what we’ve all wanted from God, but many times we won’t pay the price for it. We ask God for the fruit of Jesus to live in us, but before you can have the fruit, you have to give up the lust. The two war against one another, they seek to occupy the same territory in your life. They can’t both live together. The lust must be crucified in order for the new man to live in you and for the fruit to be borne. Anger and forgiveness can’t be in the same place. You can do one or you can do the other, but you won’t do both.
Christ was crucified through weakness. He obeyed God’s word to Him. As a matter of fact, it appears to be a command to Him and He passed on that command to us. To me, it’s one the most important commands in all of the Scriptures for those who want to bring forth fruit. (Isa.50:5) The Lord God hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backward. (6) I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair; I hid not my face from shame and spitting. (7) For the Lord God will help me; therefore have I not been confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame.
You’ll recognize this as a prophecy about Jesus. But His ears were open to the Lord’s command and His command to Jesus was that He was to give His back to the smiters and His cheeks to them that plucked off the hair. That command has been passed on to us. It wasn’t a request; it was a command. (Mat.5:38) Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: (39) but I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. (40) And if any man would go to law with thee, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
(41) And whosoever shall compel thee to go one mile, go with him two. (42) Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. The reason I say that this is such an important command of Jesus is because of our human nature. The lusts of the flesh rise up against a person who wants to obey these Scriptures. You can imagine in your mind turning the other cheek, either in word or in deed or in action of some kind, and you know what kind of lusts rise up inside of you when you try to do this.
There’s a war that goes on inside you when you do this. Jesus fought that war. (Gal.5:19) Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these:] fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, (20) idolatry, sorcery (from here on you can identify these as having to do with this command), enmities, strife, jealousies, wraths, factions, divisions, parties, (21) envyings (maybe some of these don’t apply so much), drunkenness, revelings, and such like; of which I forewarn you, even as I did forewarn you, that they who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. These things must be put to death.
You know, the Lord has given us a method to put these works of the flesh to death. He spoke to me one time and He said, “You don’t get resurrection life before you get death.” That was at a time I was trying to bring some people into resurrection life and they weren’t entering into the death part. If you want fruit, these lusts have to die. They have to die on this side of Heaven. That’s the purpose of God. God’s grace delivers from sin; it doesn’t just cover sin. Yes, it’s wonderful that it covers sin, but that’s just for the meantime so that you can have fellowship with God until you manifest its full deliverance.
Jesus came to do away, to destroy the works of the devil and that’s what we’re talking about here. Most of these lusts are affected by just one command of Jesus and they’re put to death by obedience to just one command of Jesus, and that is, “Resist not him that is evil.” It’s one of the most important and most neglected doctrines in all of the Scriptures. This regards bearing our cross of death to self. We are to resist the Devil and to defend the weak.
Let’s read on. (Gal.5:22) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, (23) meekness, self-control; against such there is no law. (24) And they that are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts thereof. Well, the Lord said that we had to take up our cross and follow Him as in Matthew 16:24. We just saw that “he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth through the power of God” (2Co.13:4).
If we’re going to enter into the resurrection life of Jesus in the earth, we have to enter into this death. We have to take up our cross. I don’t think many people realize that Jesus always bore a cross. It wasn’t just at the end of His life. He bore a cross His whole life by denial of self. He “hath been in all points tempted like as [we are, yet] without sin” (Heb.4:15). And “each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed” (Jas.1:14). Jesus was “of the seed of David according to the flesh” (Rom.1:3).
I know a lot of people don’t believe that, but I’m just quoting what the Bible says. According to the Spirit, He was the Son of God (Romans 1:4), but according to the flesh, He was of the seed of David. You know what? He was tempted. That flesh Jesus had was real flesh. He was a great God because He came down in the likeness of sinful flesh and overcame sin in the flesh (Romans 8:3).
But He bore a cross all of His life and that cross was to deny self, to deny the old man to live through Him. He wouldn’t permit the lusts of the flesh to speak or to live through Him. And we have to take up our cross and follow Him or we cannot be His disciple. Taking up our cross is to walk as He walked. We probably won’t be called upon to bear the physical cross of Jesus, but we’re definitely called upon to bear this spiritual cross that He always bore as to the denying of self.
The commands of Jesus put you in a position of weakness. If you obey them, your flesh is going to squirm and it’s going to writhe and it’s going to try to rise up on the inside of you. It’s going to tell you, “No, don’t believe that doctrine,” but it’s just too prevalent, too common in the Scriptures to deny it. Jesus said, “resist not him that is evil” (Mat.5:39). I tell you, your flesh rises up on the inside of you and it says, “No, no, no! Hit back, talk back, do something, get even!” That flesh just doesn’t want to die. It’s a crucifixion.
You can always tell when the flesh is in trouble because it squeals like a stuck pig. If you don’t ever go against it, you don’t ever hear it squeal, but I can tell you that the commands of Jesus are going to put you at variance with the flesh. They’re going to cause the flesh to be seen by you very plainly. It’s easy, before you read the Scriptures, to think you’re doing pretty well, that everything’s alright. Then you start reading the Scriptures and you see commands like this and, if you start to obey them, you’ll find out what lives in you. You’ll find out what’s way down inside of you when it shows its ugly head and when you go against it, that’s where the power of God takes over.
We want the fruit of the Spirit, but before the fruit of the Spirit comes the crucifixion of the lusts. Jesus taught us. He was an example to us. A lot of people think He was an example so that we wouldn’t have to die. No, Jesus didn’t die so that we wouldn’t have to die. Jesus died so that we could die. I’m talking about dying spiritually, dying to self, not about dying physically, but dying to self. He died to make it possible for us to die.
Those who refuse to take up their cross and follow Him, those who refuse to obey His commands, are refusing to be disciples. It doesn’t matter that they call themselves Christians. I want to show you that Jesus turned the other cheek, but He did it as an example to us. When Jesus was before Pilate and the Sanhedrin He resisted not the evil. He did turn the other cheek. (Mat 27:12-13 ASV And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then saith Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?) He had the power to say “No” to the flesh. He had more power than the disciples understood He had because they thought they were going to save Him with the sword.
(Mat.26:52) Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. He said, “Don’t you know I could call more than 12 legions of angels (Matthew 26:53)?” Look, Jesus had power they didn’t know of to keep from going to the cross. He didn’t have to resort to man’s arm of the flesh. One angel in the Old Testament killed 185,000 men in 2 Kings 19:35, and Jesus is talking about calling 72,000 angels here. That’s power! Christians need to realize that their power is not in the arm of the flesh. Their power is in the Kingdom of Heaven, but that power shouldn’t be used when you’re going to the cross. That power should be used to fulfill God’s Will.
In the very next verse after Jesus said, “Don’t you know I could call more than 12 legions of angels?” He said, “how then should the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be” (Mat.26:54)? We want the Scriptures to be fulfilled in us, which is the manifestation of Christ; however, they won’t be fulfilled, if you refuse to go to your cross. Just as Jesus had a free will and He could have called the 12 legions of angels, we have a free will and we could, in many cases, walk away from our cross. But that doesn’t mean we won’t be faced with it again. We will be faced with it again and again because God is merciful. And we’ll be faced with it until we get it right or just run out of time because we are running out of time.
We’ve been put here to bear fruit and we’ve been given a certain amount of time to do that. There’s a door closing on the other end of this life. My wife saw a vision like that, on a treadmill. The door ahead was closing. We had to run faster and faster in order to get through the door before it closed. The treadmill was imperceptibly picking up speed going in the opposite direction and we had to run faster and faster. That’s the way the world is. The world is picking up speed going in the opposite direction, but there’s a door closing.
We’re running a race but, let me say, this is not a race against one another; this is a race against time. There’s a door closing. You have to bear fruit or else you’ll be called what the Scripture and Jesus called an “unprofitable servant” cast forth into outer darkness (Matthew 25:30). There’s no such thing as bearing fruit without the cross. I’m going to point out just a few of Jesus’ commands and show you that when you obey them, they put you in a position of weakness. You cannot defend yourself. You cannot hit back. You cannot do any of the things that your flesh wants because, if you do, your flesh will live and it will get stronger.
(Rom.8:13) For if ye live after the flesh (in other words, if you walk in submission to the flesh), ye must die; but if by the Spirit ye put to death the deeds of the body, ye shall live. We want the new man to live and there’s only one way that can happen – the old man has to die. They live in the same house. The spiritual man was supposed to go into the Promised Land and kill that enemy and live in his house and we are, in one parallel, that promised land. That spiritual man is Christ in us and He’s the spiritual man in every one of us Who seeks to take over this vessel.
(1Pe.2:18) Servants, [be] in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. (19) For this is acceptable (the literal translation is actually “grace”), For this is grace, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully. Grace? That’s right. God sends us through grace down here on this earth. Sometimes we don’t look on it as grace, but it’s wrongful suffering. He calls it grace. That’s the original word there. We have to go through suffering. (Act.14:22) … Through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.
We must go through suffering because the flesh doesn’t die without suffering. If you’re not suffering, then you’re not ceasing from sin. Peter said, He that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin (1Pe.4:1). That’s because when you’re suffering, when the flesh is suffering – and I’m talking about that entity of the old man in you, the mind of the flesh in you – when that old man is suffering, it means that he’s not getting his way. I’m not talking about this physical flesh suffering, you understand. I’m talking about that entity that lives in us that wants to gratify self. If he’s not suffering, you’re not bearing the cross; you’re not obeying the commands of Jesus.
So Peter called it “grace” here. (1Pe.2:20) For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted [for it,] ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it,] ye shall take it patiently, this is grace with God. The last thing we want is to do right and to have wrong done to us in return. We want justice. We want our rights. The flesh demands its rights, but the flesh is a dead man. We reckon the old man to be dead unto sin (Romans 6:11) and dead men don’t demand rights. Dead men don’t have rights. You can slap them on one cheek and they’ll turn the other one every time. That’s the way Jesus commanded us.
If you want that old man to die, then don’t feed him. Just don’t obey him and he’ll die. This is grace with God. (1Pe.2:21) For hereunto were ye called…. We were called to suffer wrongfully, to suffer in what the world would call “wrongfully.” In other words, we’re called to suffer when we do right. (1Pe.2:21) For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps: (22) who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: (23) who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously. But when we are called to defend the flock from wolves we should point out their sin as was done in scripture.
In other words, Jesus left judgment, wrath and payback in the hands of God, concerning self. Peter said Jesus left this example to us so that we should follow in His steps. Every day we’re going to have an opportunity to do this. There’s just no way you could live in this life without having an opportunity to do this. Don’t waste your time. Redeem the time (Ephesians 5:16), the Scripture says. This is what we’re here for. Suffering is one of God’s greatest methods, to put to death your flesh so that Christ can live in you.
(1Pe.3:13) And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good? (14) But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed [are ye:] and fear not their fear, neither be troubled; (15) but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: [being] ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear: (16) having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.
(17) For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing. (18) Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit. We can see a spiritual type there in the life of Christ. When he resisted not the evil, he was put to death in the flesh, but he was made alive in the spirit. This is a spiritual type for us because, if we want to be made alive in the spirit, we must be put to death in the flesh. (1Pe.4:14) If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed [are ye;] because the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.
(15) For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other men’s matters: but if [a man suffer] as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name. (17) For the time [is come] for judgment to begin at the house of God: and if [it begin] first at us, what [shall be] the end of them that obey not the gospel of God? (18) And if the righteous is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and sinner appear? (19) Wherefore let them also that suffer according to the will of God (That doesn’t fit the prosperity doctrine very well, does it?) commit their souls in well-doing unto a faithful Creator. Commit your soul unto a faithful creator.
Jesus obeyed His own command in Matthew 5:39 and He was crucified for it. I can imagine several places where He could have interjected just a little bit of truth and totally turned the situation around, such as when He talked about, “destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” (Joh.2:19). Of course, he spake of the temple of his body (21), but that’s not what was brought out at the trial by the Sanhedrin and I never saw Him even objecting to it, though He knew what He was meaning. He didn’t bother to stick up for Himself.
There’s one person from the Old Testament who really impressed me with his understanding of not resisting him that is evil and that’s David. He obeyed this. I’ve seen probably a half-dozen to a dozen good examples of where David obeyed this doctrine. He seemed to be way ahead of his time in an understanding of what it was that pleased God. He seemed to be almost walking in New Testament revelation in some areas of this resisting not evil and it definitely bore fruit in his soul.
(Psa.38:12) They also that seek after my life lay snares [for me,] And they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and meditate deceits all the day long. (13) But I, as a deaf man, hear not; And I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth. (14) Yea, I am as a man that heareth not, And in whose mouth are no reproofs. (15) For in thee, O Lord, do I hope: Thou wilt answer, O Lord my God. David put his trust in God to bring about justice, just as the Lord did (1 Peter 2:23), and not with his own tongue, nor in his own strength. In fact, as we read on here, you’ll see that David knew and understood God’s purpose.
You know, it’s a fiery trial when you resist not the evil, no matter what form it is. This so-called righteous indignation rises up on the inside of you wanting justice, but listen, folks, we can’t afford justice. Nobody reading this can afford justice. We want mercy. With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful (Psa.18:25). If you get justice, you’re in trouble. Did you know that? God gives justice to some and He gives mercy to others (Romans 9:21-23). Christians get mercy. The world doesn’t always get mercy. But, I’ll tell you what, the only thing we better show to the world is mercy because God’s going to be merciful and forgiving to those who are merciful and forgiving. And to those who are not merciful, He’s going to give justice. Mat 18:34-35 ASV And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due. 35 So shall also my heavenly Father do unto you, if ye forgive not everyone his brother from your hearts. Justice is not what we can afford.
Everybody doesn’t even get a revelation of God in this world, but they get justice because every man is going to reap what he sows (Galatians 6:7). People ask, “What do you do with the wicked who never hear the name of Christ?” No problem. They’re going to get justice being judged by their own conscience. Everybody in this world is going to at least get justice, but the Christians, the true Christians, are going to get mercy and grace.
God’s not doing wrong by doing that because He’s at the very least giving justice to people. But we better pray that we don’t get justice because that means we’ll pay for what we’ve done and what we are doing that is wrong. David understood this and Jesus understood this. So David says, “for I said, Lest they rejoice over me: When my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me” (Psa.38:16). (17) For I am ready to fall, And my sorrow is continually before me. (18) For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
(19) But mine enemies are lively, [and] are strong; And they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied. (20) They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good. (21) Forsake me not, O Lord: O my God, be not far from me. (22) Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation. (39:1) I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me. (2) I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; And my sorrow was stirred. (3) My heart was hot within me; While I was musing the fire burned; [Then] spake I with my tongue: (4) Lord, make me to know mine end, And the measure of my days, what it is; Let me to know how frail I am.
You know, when David resisted not the evil, when he kept his mouth shut when he was really being pressured to speak up, he said the fire burned in him. Have you ever felt that fire? I have. It’s just like a real fire burning in you. It’s a fiery trial that’s come to prove you and to burn up the wood, hay and stubble.
You know, we’ve been told that the fiery trial is in the next life, but that’s as big a lie as has ever been told. (1Co.3:12) But if any man buildeth on the foundation gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, stubble; (13) each man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself shall prove each man’s work of what sort it is. Here is where you go through the fiery trial to burn up the wood, hay and stubble, not in the next life. The Bible says “the day shall declare it.” There are no days in eternity.
This is where the fiery trial comes. But you can avoid the fiery trial very easily. All you have to do is not obey the commands of Jesus. If you don’t obey Him, it’s easy to avoid those kinds of trials and quite often we’ll go around them, but what we’re doing is putting off the day of crucifixion and the day of bearing fruit. God wants to motivate us with many, many Scriptures that today is the day of salvation. Today is God’s day of deliverance 2Co 6:2 (for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, And in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation):
I found many places where David understood this. One of them is when Nabal’s herds had been protected by David and his men out in the wilderness (1 Samuel 25:16). By the way, Nabal means “fool.” And David’s men were sent to Nabal to get some supplies for his men, who were living in the wilderness, and Nabal answered them very roughly and sent them back without any help (1 Samuel 25:10,11,14). So David had decided, “I’ll just go over there and take his head off” (1 Samuel 25:22).
Meanwhile, Nabal’s wife, who was a very understanding and wise woman, decided she was going to go meet David and ask his forgiveness and she did (1 Samuel 25:24). And one thing she said is, “Thank God that the Lord has withheld you from avenging yourself at your own hand” (1 Samuel 25:26,31). She said that twice. Then David thanked her for her part in bringing that to pass (1 Samuel 25:32,33).
You know, there’s something wrong about us avenging ourselves with our own hand. (Rom.12:19) Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath [of God:] for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord. He said, if you do this, “thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head” (20). In other words, it’s God’s job to repay. If we repay, then God has to whip us because we’ve been commanded over and over not to repay. If we do it, He’s going to whip us, but He doesn’t have to whip them.
I’ll give you an example. If you have two kids and you tell them, “Now, look, don’t you hit back. If so-and-so does something to you, you come and tell me; I’ll take care of it. If one of them hits back, then the other one has already gotten his punishment. In that case, why should I hit him again? I’m going to have to hit you since you’re the one who needs the whipping because you disobeyed me.” Here’s the point. This is the way God does things. If He tells us. “Don’t do it,” there’s a purpose in it. (Eph.6:12) For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual [hosts] of wickedness in the heavenly [places]. What we can do must be done in the spirit; it must be done through the power of faith. It can’t be done in the flesh. We can be used of God to speak prophetic words that bring judgment on those who harm and kill his people but this should not be personal vengeance.
Let me show you a really good example of this from David. (2Sa.16:5) And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, there came out thence a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera; he came out, and cursed still as he came. (6) And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left. (7) And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Begone, begone, thou man of blood, and base fellow: (8) the Lord hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned …
Well, I don’t know if Shimei knew it or not, but David had opportunity about three times to kill Saul. It was in his hand to do it and he wouldn’t do it. He wouldn’t resist the evil. He wouldn’t repay. He left that to the Lord and the Lord took care of that. The Lord used the Philistines to take Saul and almost his whole family out (1 Samuel 31:6), but He didn’t blame David for it. David even had to dodge some of Saul’s spears and his evil spirits (1 Samuel 18:11, 19:10).
And Shimei continued his railing… And the Lord hath delivered the kingdom unto the hand of Absolom thy son; and, behold, thou art [taken] in thine own mischief, because thou art a man of blood. (2Sa.16:9) Then said Abishai the son of Zeruah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse the lord my king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head. (10) And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? Because he curseth, and because the Lord hath said unto him, Curse David … Do you see that? “The Lord hath said unto him, ‘Curse David.’”
David wasn’t wrong here. The Lord works all things after the counsel of His Own Will (Ephesians 1:11). He sends wicked people to us to crucify this flesh. It’s His purpose to do that, just as He sent and used the hand of wicked men to crucify the Lord. (Act.2:23) Him, being delivered up by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye by the hand of lawless men did crucify and slay. God used these vessels of dishonor. He used the people of Israel and He used the wicked Roman empire to crucify the Lord, as the Scripture says.
It’s the same way with us. He put us here in the midst of a bunch of wolves. Jesus said, “I send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves” (Luk.10:3). We have been put here for crucifixion and the world is designed to crucify us. If you don’t understand that, you don’t understand the sovereignty of God. God designed this world to crucify us. Jesus was the lamb slain from the foundation of the world (Revelation 13:8). Stop and think. The lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Before Adam fell, God designed a Savior. Do you think we’re in Plan B? Nope. We’re in Plan A. There never has been a Plan B because God is sovereign. He designed this world to manifest sons and to do that you have to have a fallen nature to begin with. You have to have somebody who does not deserve God’s goodness. That’s where you have to start out because God wasn’t creating angels.
If He was creating angels, He wouldn’t have had to make man at all. God didn’t want angels. He wanted somebody who was fallen and picked up by the grace of God. You remember what Jesus said to one of the Pharisees? (Luk.7:40) And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Teacher, say on. (41) A certain lender had two debtors: the one owed five hundred shillings, and the other fifty. (42) When they had not [wherewith] to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most? (43) Simon answered and said, He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
(47) Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, [the same] loveth little. In other words, “Who is forgiven much, loveth much.” See, we’re going to know how to love God because we don’t deserve anything. We have fallen and have been picked up by grace, not by our works, by grace. We don’t deserve anything but justice, but pray you don’t get it because God’s grace and mercy is far above justice. That’s why we have to be graceful with other people. Don’t give them what they deserve; you may get what you deserve. (Mat.7:2) For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you.
Don’t think that you’re going to give somebody justice because you’ll get it back. Give them mercy. Give them grace. God will judge them. God may even judge them out of your mouth, but understand that it won’t be with your flesh. The prophets spoke judgments. In the book of Revelation, prophets speak judgment (Revelation 11:6). I’m convinced that everything that happens in the book of Revelation comes out of the mouth of God’s children. Many of the curses today that are coming upon this world are coming out of the mouth of God’s children.
In fact, I’m convinced that all of them do. God is bringing judgment and He’s doing it through His people. They’re speaking that judgment, but they’re not doing it with the arm of the flesh. You know, we can’t rise up against this government (Romans 13). If you do, God promises, “all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword” (26:52). But, we can tear down this government because God has a Kingdom that’s coming. The saints are going to possess the Kingdom and they’re going to take it from the beast. And they’re going to do it in the spirit realm. They are not going to do it in the flesh. In the flesh, they must be crucified. In the flesh, you must cease. You must desist. You must resist not him who is evil.
In the spirit realm, we can do many mighty things. God has planned it that way so that your spirit man will be strong, but your flesh will be weak. That’s the way God’s salvation, God’s deliverance, is going to come. David understood that the Lord had commanded this and we need to understand this, too. All we have to do is read Job to see that circumstances are the same today as they were back then. (Job 2:10) … What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?…. And you know what? Job repented after God answered him in chapters 38-40. He repented of his self-righteousness. He repented in Job 42:1-6 and God gave him back what he’d lost in Job 42:10. But God used crucifixion in Job’s life. Job wasn’t physically doing wrong things; he wasn’t in outward immoral disobedience. His problem was self-righteousness. He had to repent and God brought this against him to bring him to repentance.
David, too, was put in a position of crucifixion by God. God sent this enemy against him and David understood that. And he said, (2Sa.16:10) And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? Because he curseth, and because the Lord hath said unto him, Curse David; who then shall say, Wherefore hast thou done so? (11) And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, who came forth from my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more [may] this Benjamite now [do it]? let him alone, and let him curse; for the Lord hath bidden him. “The Lord hath bidden him.” Think about that the next time people come against you and want to put you on the cross but you keep wanting to climb down. We do want to climb down off that cross, but you can’t drive the nails. God has designed the wicked to put the cross in the ground and drive the nails. That’s their calling in this world.
God has vessels of honor and vessels of dishonor. He has vessels of grace and vessels of wrath. They’re all going to do His Will, one way or the other. All things serve the Lord and He works all things after the counsel of His Own Will (Ephesians 1:11). If you understand this, you can walk in grace and peace in this world, no matter what comes against you, because God put you there for a purpose. He put you there to be crucified and He put you there so that you would learn to use the weapons of your warfare (2 Corinthians 10:4).
You know, sometimes the Lord sends the devil against you just so you can defeat him. He’ll send him against you. He’ll send the enemy against you but He doesn’t want you to go against him by wrestling with flesh and blood (Ephesians 6:12). Remember that the Bible says, “resist not him that is evil” (Mat.5:39). On the other hand, it says “resist the devil” (Jas.4:7). “Resist not him that is evil” is talking about man. We don’t wrestle with flesh and blood. When they wrestled with flesh and blood in the Old Testament, that was a type and shadow of them wrestling with principalities and powers. Go back over there and read the names of those kings and the names of those tribes that were conquered and study in the Hebrew what those names mean. You’re going to find out they’re all the lusts of the flesh and demon spirits.
That’s who the Israelites were spiritually wrestling with and everything that happened to them was a type and a shadow for us. (1Co.10:11) Now these things happened unto them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come. So go back to the Old Testament and look at it carefully. You’ll see what they wrestled with. Today we think we’re supposed to carry on an Old Testament-type warfare in the way we war with people, but you can’t grow if you do that and God will chasten you if you do that because you’re rebelling against His Word. And David said, “the Lord hath bidden him” (2Sa.16:11). (12) It may be that the Lord will look on the wrong done to me, and that the Lord will requite me good for [his] cursing of me this day.
David is saying that the Lord will pay him back good for his resisting not evil. If the Lord’s going to bless you for it, go ahead and let them curse. Didn’t Jesus say you’d be blessed when men would curse you? Absolutely (Matthew 5:11). Didn’t He say the spirit of grace and the Spirit of God would rest upon you? Have you ever experienced that? I have. When I first learned of this doctrine, the Lord put me in situations where I did, by His grace, turn the other cheek and I felt the power of God on me for going through that. It’s just a great anointing that comes upon you when you obey God in the place where you want to defend yourself and you refuse to do it. You, instead, leave it in the hands of God and you won’t defend yourself.
If you do defend self, then the old man will live; he’ll climb down off that cross. Even though he’s crucified, he’s not totally dead yet, so he can still climb down. It’s true that we have to reckon him dead (Romans 6:11), but until he is dead, don’t let him live; don’t feed him. Do you know what fasting is a type of? Well, when you fast, you’re not feeding the flesh. What does it do when you don’t feed it? It gets weak. What does that do? It makes the spiritual man strong. There’s a reason for fasting and there’s a spiritual type. The whole chapter of Isaiah 58 is talking about spiritual fasting, about denying yourself, so we see that they had a revelation of that in the Old Testament, too. (2Sa.16:13) So David and his men went by the way; and Shimei went along on the hillside over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust. (14) And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary; and he refreshed himself there.
Well, that wasn’t the end of the story. David never did do anything to Shimei but his son Solomon had him killed because he rebelled against his commands and left the city. It’s hard to comprehend why Shimei was so against David. My guess is he was a low-life who just didn’t want to understand the situation here. Anybody who was on Absalom’s side and saw righteousness in Absalom and not in David, and saw righteousness in Saul, and not in David, was in trouble. He was a sick son of the devil.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Trials of Faith Prepare Us For Battle
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David Eells - 10/18/23
Saints Advance In Training
Anonymous 9/20/22 (David’s notes in red)
The other night I asked the Lord, “Why do I always get attacked in the spiritual?” For example: battles with witchcraft, fear etc. Then I heard (paraphrasing): “We need to conquer in the Spiritual, so when it happens in the physical, it will be done. For example, if people physically try to hurt us, we don’t give into fear or doubt but instead believe that they can’t touch us, no weapon formed against us will prosper and they can’t touch us.” (We speak and act in faith bringing into existence the things we need or want to happen and overlook those things in natural that tend to cast down our faith. This is walking by faith in the spirit.)
I then dreamt that David Eells, Michael, (Michael means, “who is like God”) a very dear sister and I, along with many other brethren were staying at this home. It had many buildings, kind of like a school and we all lived there. It was located on a big hill right next to a beach and there was a forest area surrounding the building on the other side. The beach water was only around 30 meters from the building’s location. Since it was sitting up on a hill, when you looked out from there, we had a very nice view of everything around the area. The closest neighbor was very far away. (A training school for UBM and a blessing.)
Michael was leading our study classes. He was speaking to us all as he showed us around. I followed very closely to Michael; I was at his back the whole time, asking questions and speaking with him. Other brethren (that I didn’t know) were following a distance behind me. I felt a little guilty that maybe I should stop following Michael so closely and walk behind the others, but I had so many questions for Michael, and I wanted to hear every little thing he said. (Jesus said inMat 7:7 Ask and you shall receive, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you. Mary chose to sit at the Lord’s feet listening to Him.
There was much talk about the Man-child and many end-time events. We were all extremely hungry for God. (These people are drawn to Him. Psa 65:4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, That he may dwell in thy courts... Mat 5:6 Blessed are they that hunger and thirstafter righteousness: for they shall be filled.)
At one point, all the brethren were in a large room with a giant screen taking up almost a whole wall. We were seated on couches and watched an Outreach Zoom meeting on the screen, there were many people that we didn’t know…
I remember hearing some of the elders discussing that we all should be fellowshipping with each other more every day, not in a religious way, but letting the Holy Spirit determine how long we fellowship for each day. But it was emphasized to be communing with brethren more every day, not on self or worldly things, but to be in deep prayer together, in the Word and discussing Father and Jesus in Spirit and Truth. (Because of the many curses from the factious satanistsin order to divide it is important for the Body to stay accountable to one another. One of the devil’s tactics is to get people isolated from the rest of the Body and take them out with division. The enemy has used their slander, deception, witchcraft and many curses to divide the flock. They are only able to get those who disobey the Word, which keeps us safe.
Heb 3:12-13 Take heed, brethren, lest haply there shall be in any one of you an evil heart of unbelief, in falling away from the living God: 13 but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called To-day; lest anyone of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin: Heb 10:24-25 and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works; 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day drawing nigh.
We pray for unity and for all to be together in one accord waiting for the anointing to come like they did at Pentecost, when they received the promise of the Father.Act 1:14 These all with one accord continued stedfastly in prayer, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place. Act 2:46-47 And day by day, continuing stedfastly with one accord in the temple...)
Our Training
From one part of the building, you could see further down the beach. Between the water and the side of a cliff there was a pathway. On the front of this path sat a cannon. David Eells said when the canon goes off, the enemy will start coming to us from over there. (The cannon represents the approach of the enemy and could represent “the first trump”, and the beginning of the tribulation - Rev 8:7) We were told that we had to exercise our faith and believe the Word. No weapon formed against us will prosper, we are dead to sin and alive unto God in Christ Jesus, it’s not us that lives but Christ that lives in us, we tread on snakes and scorpions and nothing will harm us, etc.
The cannon soon went off and I ran over to the spot where I could see the enemy coming out of the forest and water near the cannon and they were moving towards us. I saw weird, creepy looking creatures that I have never seen before, some white, red, black, different shapes and sizes. They were creepy. In the natural, what I saw was scary and caused fear, panic, doubt, unbelief, which I had to cast off. (Luk 10:19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread uponserpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any wise hurt you.) They quickly advanced to the building and some people tried to hide in the building, but the creatures walked straight through the building to them. (Their fear is faith in the enemy and the curse.)
Some people ran but they couldn’t run fast enough to get away, there was no escape. I was constantly battling fear and doubt. I was trying to only think on scripture and speak it, believe it and not give in to what I was physically seeing. Some creatures tried to grab me but I thought, “No weapon formed against me can prosper, they can’t touch me.” and it went on to someone else. I walked around the buildings witnessing the brethren fighting these creatures using the Word and God being faithful to His Word. But those that didn’t have faith and use the armor of God, were taken out by these creatures.
I was outside and more of these creatures approached me and tried to get me but I knew that they couldn’t touch me, and they knew it too as soon as I thought that. Then suddenly, I jumped so high onto the top of a really tall tree, and I could see the enemy below and everything from afar. I was able to fly from tree to tree quickly. I had a view of everything that was going on. I was protected and kept safe throughout the whole training, even until all the creepy things went away.(This represents abiding in the heavens in Christ where is every spiritual blessing.)
This whole dream felt like training and preparing for the end times and Man-childto lead us.
Learning Faith On The Training Grounds
Anonymous 12/8/22 (David’s notes in red)
I dreamt that I was a part of a team, and we were practicing for a real battleagainst the enemy team. (The enemy is in the kingdom of darkness and the real battle is saving souls for the Kingdom of God.) My team was located in a fenced area (representing an environment which is controlled by the Lord) around about the size of a football field. Outside of the fenced area was all bush and it felt like this place was hidden in the middle of bush. (Jesus said the “field” is the world. It felt like it was hidden because it is not seen in the natural, and represents the heavenlies where our battles are fought.)
There was only a single gate that led into the fenced area and it was located at the front. (Jesus is the Door to His sheepfold. He controls what is let in. All trials, etc.) The fence perimeter was extremely tall and thick, and it was see through, and up on top of the fence it had sharp spikes or barbed wire and electric fencing, so that no one could climb over. (There is only one “gate” or way into Heavenly places where God’s people are, the Lord Jesus Christ. Also, the perimeter is fortified, like the Fortress of the Almighty.) NENT Joh 14:6 Jesus saith to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but through me.
The first 20 yards inside the fenced area was sand and then it led into water. (The seed of Abraham are as the sand. The water is our life in the “washing of the water with the Word”.) Most of the area was water but towards the end of the water there was around another 10 yards of high levelled ground, like a plateau. (A place in God that only the washed can reach.) The water was shallow until about halfway through you had to swim or tread to stay afloat. (The head and mind must be washed too.) Then it became shallow again towards the end. (This fenced training area is a progression of our Christian spiritual growth and walk, as we shall see. We all start out our walk with limited knowledge of the Kingdom of God. The number 20 means redemption; we’ve been redeemed by the blood of Christ. The sand here represents the seed of Abraham. Gen 22:17 that in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heavens, and as the sand which is upon the seashore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;)
(The water is the Word. Shallow waters mean having little experience in the ways of God and still allowing the flesh to live. As we grow in knowledge and experience using the armor of God, which is the Word we can abide in deep water where we must swim in, which puts to death the old man. Ten represents completion and attaining the high-level ground which represents Mt Zion.)
(I thought of these verses regarding the waters. Eze 47:2-5 Then he brought me out by the way of the gate … and, behold, there ran out waters on the right side. 3 When the man went forth eastward with the line in his hand, he measured a thousand cubits, and he caused me to pass through the waters,waters that were to the ankles. 4 Again he measured a thousand, and caused me to pass through the waters, waters that were to the knees. Again he measured a thousand, and caused me to pass through the waters, waters that were to the loins. 5 Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass through; for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed through. (Meaning a place of death to self like Baptism.)
Our team was in this area training and preparing for when the enemy team would come in to fight. (Our walk to become like Christ is constant training and exercise. This is our sanctification process. Eph 4:12 for the perfecting of the saints, unto a work of ministry, unto a building of the body of Christ: Eph 5:26 that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of the water with the word.)
We were building up our Faith and Truth in God, speaking scripture and praying for each other. (In fellowship, we give and receive from each other growing up in Christ learning from each other. Each member of the body serving the whole. We share the Word and personal testimonies of our trials, praying together so we can all benefit.)
(Act 2:42 And they were continuing steadfastly in the teaching and the fellowship of the apostles, the breaking of the bread and the prayers. Luk 6:40 A disciple is not above his teacher: but every one when he is perfected shall be as his teacher.)
We looked over and saw a large group of people marching towards us from the outside and marching over into the front door to get inside. (The door represents Christ, the head or mind which is part of the soul where we first permit or refuse thoughts of the enemy, choosing the mind of Christ or the mind of flesh.) The enemy team were all wearing black hazmat or black combat gear, which covered their entire body, and you couldn't see anyone's eyes or any skin. (The enemy can be the demons or also man in whom demons work through, they are clothed in works of darkness.)
No one had any weapons. (Our weapons are not carnal but spiritual against the enemy. 2Co 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh 4 (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds), 5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;
For someone to be taken out, they had to be touched first by the opposite team.(Touched by evil represents not sanctified or separated from it.) It was kind of like the game, Tag. However, the other team’s goal was either to get us all out by tagging us first, or to get all their team members to the other side of the water near the plateau. I felt that the higher-level ground at the end was our special place and the heart of our team. (We have to guard our heart, which is the soul, which is where we bear the fruit of Christ. The enemy wants to keep us from maturing in Christ to 100-fold perfection. The best defense is offense so we fight the battle with the Truth of the Word of God.)
(Pro 4:20-23 My son, attend to my words; Incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep them in the midst of thy heart. 22 For they are life unto those that find them, And health to all their flesh. 23Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.)
I remember thinking maybe we could just shut and lock the only door and then the other team couldn't get in. (Close all open doors that you recognize where the enemy could come into your life, by first confessing any sin with repentance giving a clean conscience so we can then have faith and keep walking in Christ. Other doors you may not recognize and so a trial ensues so that you overcome the hidden things. Eph 4:27 neither give place to the devil.
People on my team were located all over, some were at the front near the door to try and touch as many people as they could first, to get them out. (When we sharelight with the darkness they lose their power.) Others were waiting in the water in the hope to get the enemy when they tried to swim across. I was standing at the back at the high-level ground watching it all. As the enemy team came through the door, they immediately charged at my team members. My team were all so scared, they ran from them and swam through the water to get to the ground I was standing on.
It was announced that my team had failed and the enemy instantly de- spawned from our entire area. Our team gathered together, and we were told in spirit that we need to have faith in God's Word; The Faith that the enemy is already defeated. Faith that the enemy can't touch us or do anything against us. Faith that we have all power over the enemy. Faith that we are already in the victory, we have already triumphed. Amen!
Jos 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. (Col 1:23 if so be that ye continue in the faith, grounded and stedfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel which ye heard,… Col 2:7 rooted and builded up in him, and established in your faith, even as ye were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.)
It was made known to us that our greatest weapon was Faith and to manifest the conquering of the enemy, we need to believe and Trust our Lord and His Word.(The enemy works hard to steal our faith. 1Jn 5:4 because whatsoever is begotten of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that hath overcome the world, even our faith.) Another round started up and the enemy started marching over again to enter the door. I again was located on the higher ground watching and others in the water and some near the front door.
The enemy came charging in, and I watched a man on our team that was standing near the door tag everyone that came near him. (This represents capturing every illegal thought immediately at the door. 2Co 10:5) People on the other team couldn't even touch him so they started running around him to get past and run after other people.
That brother was so bold in Faith, not giving into doubt or unbelief that the enemy couldn't touch him, however he could touch the enemy. He got so many people out, but there were so many of them that he couldn't get them all. (All of the different members of the Body of Christ have different gifts and talents; and everyone is essential in the Kingdom to battle as One.)
The enemy ran to others on my team and some of them tried to stand in Faith without moving but gave into doubt when the enemy faced right in front of them, so they got tagged out. Some others tried to stand in Faith but gave into doubt, and they got taken out too. Others just ran straight away to where I was. There were only a couple of people on our team that were left standing, however there were too many of the enemy coming to take them out on their own.
When there were only a couple of people left on our team, all of the enemy surrounded them alone and they got attacked with much doubt and unbelief because they were alone against this giant team. We failed again and the enemy de-spawned. We gathered together and we all felt in Spirit that we are a team, we are all one and need to work together. Our team needs each and every one of us to stand together and to overcome. We need to be strong ourselves, so we can be strong for each other. We are all one. We are as weak as our lowest member.
(1Co 12:20 But now they are many members, but one body. 1Co 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
Php 1:27-28 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you or be absent, I may hear of your state, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the gospel; 28 and in nothing affrighted by the adversaries: which is for them an evident token of perdition, but of your salvation, and that from God;)
Again, the enemy started marching towards us and entered through the gate. There were mostly brethren waiting in the water this time. The three men with the boldest faith waited on the sand at the front door and tagged everyone they could so that there wouldn't be as many of the enemy making it into the water. (When we love Jesus and keep his commandments, we love the brethren by laying down our lives for each other, we are bold in faith. 1Co 13:13 But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love.
When the enemy got into the water most of the people on my team stood strong and tagged the enemy out. But still a few got scared and swam away, or they gave into doubt when the enemy came right in front of them and they got tagged out.
The enemy de-spawned and we had to start again. This kept going on until every person on my team stood strong in Faith, kept their ground and tagged out all of the enemy. Everyone needs to know how to use the Armor of God. Eph 6:10-18 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
13 Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore,having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 with all prayer and supplication praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.
I watched some brethren chase after the enemy to get them first and others just stayed in one spot touching the enemy when the enemy came to them.
It took a few more rounds but ended up with everyone on our team successfully defeating the enemy. Praise God! (Thank You Lord for the trials so we learn to use faith in the Word and endure to the end. The final goal is Christ. This is our daily battle. Together we share and fellowship for all of us are in the Kingdom as One in Christ NENT Php 3:12 Not that I have already received, or am already made perfect: but I follow on, if so be that I may apprehend that for which also I was apprehended by Christ Jesus.
Php 3:14 I follow on toward the mark unto the prize of the upward calling of God in Christ Jesus. Luk 9:23 And he was saying to all, If any would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
2Co 4:8-10 we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not over-perplexed; pursued, yet not left behind; smitten down, yet not destroyed; always bearing about in the body the dying of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus be manifested in our body.)
Defense
Samuel Fire 3/30/23 (David’s notes in red)
I saw a man in a shop being accused of doing something he was not guilty of doing. (Just as Jesus was falsely accused, so those who follow in His steps will be.)
He paid for an item he did not break and for other items with what little he had. I saw how, despite a bad experience or answer, he gave love and provision when it was undeserving, and this completely shocked the store owner and those who accused him. (Jesus always had pure Holy Love, especially to those who hated, mocked and abused Him, He still had mercy, love and compassion on them. Just as Jesus did, so are we to have love, mercy and grace towards all, especially to those who are being used as vessels of dishonor and are being used to crucify our flesh and old man.)
The man was ridiculed but he did not say a word in defense. Accused, but still smiled and helped people around him. (1Pe 2:21-23 For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:)
Then, angels came and surrounded him, nourished and blessed him. God was pleased His reward is in Heaven in abundance.
Faith To Continue To Stand
Anonymous 1/16/23 (David’s notes in red)
I saw a man standing boldly on a pallet, in Faith physically and spiritually. He was standing up high above in the sky and below him was the earth. He had such confidence in the Lord and believed the Word and tried to live it.
His face was towards the Heavens looking higher above. I felt the Lord was pleased with him. (He reminded me of St Stephen looking towards the Lord in Heaven.) NENT Act 7:55-56 But being full of the Holy Spirit, he fixed his eyes on the heaven, and saw God’s glory, and Jesus standing at God’s right hand, 56 and he said, Lo, I behold the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing at God’s right hand.
I then saw the pallet he was standing on disappear. The man was then tempted to look beneath him (taking eyes off Jesus) to see he wasn't standing on anything. Would he give into fear of falling and doubt, because he naturally had nothing to stand on? (The Lord removes what are worldly ways to show our reliance on Him in all things.) NENT Heb 12:1-2 Therefore now we also, having so great a cloud of witnesses encompassing us, let us lay aside every weight, and the easily besetting sin, and let us run with patience the race set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before him endured a cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right of the throne of God.
I felt that this was a test to see if he will continue to look above towards the Lord and keep standing in Faith that he will stand without anything physically holding him, because he believes God is holding him. Or give into fear of what he is seeing in the physical. (Safety is in living by faith and not by sight.) (Like Peter had faith to step out of the boat and walk to Jesus but then he took his eyes off Jesus and began to sink. Mat 14:28-30 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters. 29 And he said, Come. And Peter went down from the boat, and walked upon the waters to come to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.)
I then heard something like “Will you keep standing through faith or fall because of fear?” (The enemy tries to make us fail. But when we trust in the Lord we can ascend higher into Heavenly places in Christ.) NENT Joh 3:31 Who cometh from above is above all: who from the earth is, from the earth he is and from the earth he speaketh: who cometh from heaven is above all. Pro 3:5 Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding.
Partaking of the Bread and Sufferings
Marie Kelton 9/15/23 (David’s notes in red)
During the meeting, I had an open vision of being in heaven. My hair was its natural color (God’s creation should show submission to Him.) I was wearing a long lace head covering and I was kneeling. (Marie represents the Bride of Christ who is veiled and in the position of humble submission to His will.)
I saw the Lord walk up to me, His eyes were a flame of fire (Rev 19:12 And hiseyes are a flame of fire,...), and He had a flame of fire in His right hand. (This represents the Word of righteousness. Jer 23:29 Is not my word like fire? saith Jehovah…
1Co 3:12-14 But if any man buildeth on the foundation gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13 each man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself shall prove each man's work of what sort it is. 14 If any man's work shall abide which he built thereon, he shall receive a reward. Rev 2:17 … To him that overcometh, to him will I give of the hidden manna…
The flame of fire then turned to what I knew was Manna. I knew He wanted me toeat it. (The Manna is the Word of God, Who is Jesus, the Living Bread from heaven. We need to eat it so we can have His Eternal Life in us. Joh 6:48-51 I am the bread of life. 49 Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. 50 This is the bread which cometh down out of heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. 51 I am the living bread which came down out of heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever: yea and the bread which I will give is my flesh, for the life of the world.)
Then, a Goblet appeared in His hand. He handed the Goblet to me. And I drank from it. (What came to me was the cup of suffering, to partake in His sufferings.)(Mat 26:39 And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Mar 10:38-39 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink the cup that I drink? or to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? 39 And they said unto him, We are able. And Jesus said unto them, The cup that I drink ye shall drink; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized)
(We eat the Body of Christ, which is the Word of God for He is the Word made flesh. We drink the blood because the life of the flesh is in the blood – Lev 17:11. Partaking of His life and nature is suffering the loss of our old life and nature. Baptism represents the death and burial of the old man and coming up represents the resurrection life of the new man in Christ. The baptism of the Holy Spirit empowers us to be able to drink the cup of suffering, which is the death of the old man. This enables us to partake of His holiness.)
(1Pe 4:12-13 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you: 13 but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy. Php 3:10 that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death.)
(When we choose to overcome in the midst of these trials and tribulations and sufferings like Jesus did we are taking up our cross to follow Him and be His disciple.)
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Protection And Provision For Man-child And Bride (3)
David Eells –10/15/23
The Man-Child Escapes
Anonymous – 2021 (David’s notes in red)
I had a dream where I was watching in third person, a young man who had blonde hair and blue eyes. (This man represents the corporate Man-Child ministry who is submitted to the sun/Son with heavenly sight.)
The man stood in the lounge room of my Gramps. He was speaking the Real Good News to Gramps and the Holy Spirit moved upon him, and he fell to his knees looking at the ground, crying a godly cry and begging God for forgiveness and thanking Him for Jesus. He saw his sin and realized his desperate need for Jesus, and he called on our Lord with all of his heart, soul and body.
It was made known that he had surrendered his life to God. I then saw gold and white sparkles all around Gramps. This blonde man knew in spirit that he had to quickly leave. He left Gramps there with the Lord and went to go walk out the door. I felt that Gramps was about to be taken up to Heaven. (Heavenly places in Christ)
(Taken up to heaven represents being born from above in order to return there and given a new Spirit to be a new creature in Christ. Joh 1:12-13 But as many as received him, to them gave he the right to become children of God, even to them that believe on his name: 13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
Eph 2:4-6 but God, being rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace have ye been saved), 6 and raised us up with him, and made us to sit with him in the heavenly places, in Christ Jesus:)
Just before he got to the door, he looked down the corridor to his left and saw Gramps’ wife standing there with a furious facial expression. It felt that she had such hatred for him and wanted to kill him. Her eyes were red (meaning danger, violence and aggression) and the demons could be clearly seen in her.
The man quickly went out the door as she chased after him screaming at him in utter rage. I watched this man run down the street, and every person came out of their houses to try and get him. (Coming out of their houses and going after this man represents that they can no longer hold back the contempt they have for God. They are no longer being restrained.) All the people had either green (meaning envy or jealousy) or red eyes and the demons were clearly seen in them. They were all so angry and had such hatred. They were screaming and threatening. Some of the people had shovels, pitchforks and other items and acted as if they were ready to kill him.
(All these people represent those who are of the world with an antichrist spirit who hate the Word, and righteousness, like the factious, the apostate harlot church, those with a Jezebel spirit, and the beast. They are all used to persecute the Saints of God. In the Gospels, the Pharisees, and all the religious leaders plotted and sought to kill Jesus because of their jealousy. Jesus told His disciples that as they hated me, they will also hate you, because of me. Joh 15:18-25)
NENT Luk 6:22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall ostracize you and reproach, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake. Rev 17:6 And I saw the woman [the harlot] drunk with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the witnesses of Jesus. And when I saw her, I wondered with a great wonder.
All the people were acting like zombies, sort of like the zombies in the movie ‘I Am Legend’. They were fast and had so much supernatural energy and they could smell that this man was close and that’s how they knew he was there. (Zombies represent all the ‘walking dead’ who are of the worldly Beast; they are “dead” without eternal life because they do not believe in Christ. 1Jn 3:14 We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death. And in the Harlot church, Rev 3:1….I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and thou art dead.)
The blonde man was super-fast and no one could catch up with him. He ran past them all, not looking to the left or right or behind him. (Luk 4:28-30 And they were all filled with wrath in the synagogue, as they heard these things; 29 and they rose up, and cast him forth out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong. 30 But he passing through the midst of them went his way.)
The man’s presence felt pure, innocent, peaceful and he was calm and gentle. I felt that he had compassion for everyone. He felt bad for those that were against him, but he was so grateful to God for His grace. (The Man-Child body will manifest the complete nature of Christ in them, walking as He walked.)
I watched this man as he ran through the streets where the people came after him in anger acting like zombies. The man ran to a street where no one was yet out in the streets, when a woman came out the front of a house and she was acting normal. He spoke the Word to her and she fell to the ground praising and worshipping God and began thanking Him for Jesus. I saw the same gold and white sparkles go around her. I felt that she too was about to be taken to Heaven. (Heavenly places in Christ)
The man knew he had to leave now so he left, not looking back as he knew he had done what God wanted him to do. He was done in this town. (The Man-Child ministry and disciples of Christ will fulfil the great commission to go into all the world and preach the Gospel from town to town. Mar 1:38 And he saith unto them, Let us go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also; for to this end came I forth. Mat 10:23 But when they persecute you in this city, flee into the next ...)
Multitudes of people all came out of their houses chasing after him in anger. I was zoomed-out so I could now see a larger area. I saw thousands, maybe tens of thousands of peoples in different hordes, all chasing after this man, but none could catch up to him. (Joh 7:30 They sought therefore to take him: and no man laid his hand on him, because his hour was not yet come. Joh 10:39 They sought again to take him: and he went forth out of their hand.)
I saw the spots that the sanctified lady and Gramps, were now just a little light in a bubble. Apart from them everything else was dark with zombies all running. (God’s children are protected in a bubble and seen as lights of glory in the spirit realm. Mat 5:14 YE are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.) NENT 2Co 4:6 Because it is God that said, Light shall shine out of darkness, who shined in our hearts, unto enlightenment of the knowledge of the glory of God in Christ’s face.
The man ran out of this town and into another. When going into town he spoke to a few people about the Lord and then went into the center of the town. (Luk 4:43 But he said unto them, I must preach the good tidings of the kingdom of God to the other cities also: for therefore was I sent. Mar 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation.)
On the front of a building, it had a ‘Wanted’ sign with a picture of what the man looked like in the previous town. But now he looked like a completely different person. He still had blonde hair and blue eyes but his face and hair style looked different to how it was in the previous town. (Col 3:3-4 For ye died, and your life is hid with the Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory.)
But it seemed like his face would change every time he went into a new town. (The Man-Child is a corporate body of many brethren who are manifesting the life of Jesus in their own bodies. He will appear to be a different person every place these men minister the Gospel.) So, people couldn’t recognize him unless they heard what he said. (Mat 15-17 He saith unto them, But who say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jonah:for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father who is in heaven.
Luk 8:8 And other [seed] fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Luk 10:16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that rejecteth you rejecteth me; and he that rejecteth me rejecteth him that sent me.
Joh 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father that sent me draw him:... Joh 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.)
It felt that everyone in the country knew about this man and they were all trying to find him. He went inside a public building packed with people. He spoke to one man about our Lord in front of everyone, and a few guys overheard and went and grabbed a security guard. The security guard arrested the man and took him upstairs and locked him in a room and called ‘federal police’ or something high-up like that. NENT Act 21:33 Then the colonel came near, and laid hold on him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and inquired who he was, and what he had done. (Like the Romans did to Paul)
The guard left him alone in the room but before he even finished closing the door, I saw the man walk through the wall on the other side and went out of the room and walk straight through the building out onto a balcony where he just jumped off. (The Man-Child corporate body will be walking in the anointing of the latter rain and in the Spirit. They will be able to walk through solid substances, like as Jesus passed through the midst of those trying to take him. There will also be many translations out of harm's way, and we have examples in the Bible of the angels setting the disciples free from prison by chains falling off and doors unlocked and opened before them.)
No one even knew that he was gone. (Like when an angel sprang Peter out of prison before they could kill him.) He went on walking though the town speaking to those he knew would listen. Soon there were groups of people again chasing after him and he left the town. (Paul was chased from town to town.) NENT Act 5:19-20 But the Lord’s angel by night opened the doors of the prison, and brought them out, and said, 20 Go ye, and stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this Life. 25 And one came and reported [that] Lo, the men whom ye put in the prison are in the temple standing and teaching the people.
The next town he came to, he didn’t speak to anyone, but he walked through the city. My perspective then zoomed-out and I saw three missiles shoot and destroy this entire area where the man had been. It destroyed the buildings and many people died. I saw the people in this country and the reaction to everyone that had tried to kill him; they were all cheering and they were so happy. (This is how they felt and reacted to the death of the ‘Two Witnesses’ because they hated their righteousness and preaching the Gospel. [Rev 11:3-12] Rev 11:10 And they that dwell on the earth rejoice over them, and make merry; and they shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwell on the earth.)
Then I saw the man appear in a bush in the middle of nowhere. I felt that he had been translated to this area just in time for the missile to go off. Everyone else was convinced he had died, and they were celebrating and stopped looking for him. (The Lord will translate His people out of nuclear blasts and all kinds of destruction and troubles. We have a Psalm 91 Passover.)
NENT Act 8:39-40 And when they came up out of the water, the Lord’s Spirit caught away Philip; and the eunuch saw him no more, for he went on his way rejoicing. 40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached the gospel to all the cities, till he came to Cesarea.
I watched the man walk over in the bush to this barbed wire fenced enclosure. There were many people behind the fence, it seemed that they had been captured and being held there. (This sounds like the many FEMA camps that are being set up for the rebellious Christians and others.) Most of the people inside came running over to him as if they knew who he was and they were desiring to hear him. He spoke the Word of Truth to them and many believed and repented. (Many people in captivity will be repenting and ready to hear the Good News of the Gospel.)
I then saw the man standing on top of the highest mountain (On top of Mount Zion.) looking down towards all the towns and places where he had travelled, and I felt he had done everything he needed to do.
Our Heavenly Protection
Marie Kelton 8/11/22 (David’s notes in red)
I had an open vision of the Lord sitting next to me. He said, “Eat from the hand of God.” He then opened his hand and I saw food in it. (We have been given this time to eat the Bread from Heaven which is life to our soul. Joh 6:51 I am the living bread which came down out of heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever: yea and the bread which I will give is my flesh, for the life of the world. Pro 9:4-5 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him, 5 Come, eat ye of my bread, And drink of the wine which I have mingled. This represents the body and blood of Jesus.)
I then saw two big angels standing by the side door with spears in their hands in the living room.
I was asking the Lord about the demons that attack my mind all the time. One of the angels walked up to me and I could hear the clacking of his armor. I knew he was there to help me. (Yes, the angels are here to minister to us in our need. Heb 1:14 Are they (angels) not all ministering spirits, sent forth to do service for the sake of them that shall inherit salvation?)
I asked him to help me with the spirits who were attacking me. (Mat 7:7-8 Ask, and it shall be given you... 8 for every one that asketh receiveth... Joh 14:14 If ye shall ask anything in my name, that will I do.)
I then saw a huge demon to my right. The angel took his spear and stabbed the demon with it. When the angel pulled out the spear, I saw black liquid on it. I then saw two angels walking with a demon in between them. They were holding it up. The angels then stopped, and the demon was kneeling.
(Php 2:9-11 Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name; 10 that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Eph 6:12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Col 2:15 having despoiled the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.)
Zion Will Escape Captivity
Scott Davis - 07/24/2010 (David's notes in red)
I had this dream, I believe it was early morning. In this dream, I was standing in a very large city, so wide and deep I couldn't see its edges. (Christianity) I was looking into it from the north to the south, so I could see east, west and south as far as I could see.
I saw little off-white rectangular buildings. The city was set on a hilly surface but not mountainous, and the rectangular buildings were different in height - some were taller, some smaller and some were higher up than others because of the hills they sat on within the city. (This represents different levels of maturity in the sects of Christianity.) I was deep into the city, I believe more north, when water began to rise. Now I couldn't tell if the water was rising or the city was sinking or a combination of both, but it didn't matter, as the only way to survive would be to make it to higher ground. (This represents spiritual growth and maturing in Christ, walking in a more heavenly life.)
The floor of this city was made of small rectangular stones perfectly set and arranged without cracks or imperfections. (This represents the simple foundation that Jesus is the Son of God Who gave His life as a sacrifice for us. Describing New Jerusalem in, Isa 54:11-13 …I will set thy stones in fair colors, and lay thy foundations with sapphires. 12 And I will make thy pinnacles of rubies, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy border of precious stones. 13 And all thy children shall be taught of Jehovah; and great shall be the peace of thy children.)
As I looked out into the city, the water began to flood the city, swiftly and steadily filling the lower areas first. (The beast enemy coming in like a flood with those living on a lower level coming into captivity first.) I was alarmed but not in any panic and just began to move to higher ground that was behind me. (Isa 54:9-10 For this is as the waters of Noah unto me; for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah shall no more go over the earth, so have I sworn that I will not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee. 10 For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed; but my lovingkindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall my covenant of peace be removed, saith Jehovah that hath mercy on thee.)
As I turned to look north into the city and move toward it, I walked about a few feet when I saw a majestic building I had never seen before because I hadn't been looking in that direction. Now I saw this sight: This building had stairs that surrounded it that slowly rose to its doors, and it looked like a library, a monument and a temple -- all in one. (Zion/New Jerusalem) As I stepped onto the grounds of this building, I noticed the water stopped rising and everything else was submerged and under water, except for this majestic building and its grounds within the city. I was in awe at the sight and at the fact the water stopped at the building's grounds. Then I woke up.
I believe this is Zion and the Man-child (Revelation 11:1). The most wonderful thing about the dream was I was standing at least on the building's grounds and was safe from the rising waters. (This looks like Christian City with Zion in the midst. The areas being flooded is the same area the Beast conquered in the Assyrian invasion of Israel and Judah [2 Kings 18:11-13; 19:20-37]. Like this wonderful building, only Zion, which represents holiness, faith and maturity [Psalms 15; 24; 125] escaped. So it will be. Christianity will go into captivity but Zion, a type of the Bride with the Man-child at her head, will escape. Zion is a library of the knowledge of God, a monument of witness to God and the temple of God, all in one.)
Supernatural Provision Travel
Samuel Fire 3/20/23 (David’s notes in red)
I had a dream that Tianna and I were in a car, or a large van, in the back seat. I didn’t see the person driving. Tianna was sitting very close to a newborn child which felt like our second child, and David was in the far backseat in a child’s seat. There was only one child’s seat in the vehicle (Except you become as a child, like the David Man-child body, you will in no wise enter the Kingdom of Heaven.) David and Michael were sitting with Tianna, and I was sitting across from them. We were altogether as a close group.
The police then stopped us and they saw us all protecting and caring for the baby, but since we had no spare child seat, I thought we were in trouble and going to be fined. They saw the very cute child and commented how it’s okay as you are all doing your best and the police let us drive on. (God always has favor on His righteous people and because we were in God’s will He protected us and showed us favor through men in police authority.)
(Pro 16:7 When a man's ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Rom 8:31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? 1Jn 3:22 and whatsoever we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.)
Next, we were sitting in a train with many carriages. We had all our belongings with us and other people on the train had theirs, and we were going somewhere, but I didn’t know where. People kept leaving and getting on at each train stop. Each time the train stopped we were witnessing to people all we could.
One guy was a tattoo shop owner and did drugs and alcohol. He was drawn to the truth and repented, and he wanted to give something to us in return. So, he asked, “How do we get money?” and I said, “God provides. I used to do stock market trading but now we live by the Word.” He said he would draw an image on the back of my white shirt. I was like ‘Okay’ as I didn’t want to offend him by refusing his request, and it is only ink and a shirt. Afterwards I asked Tianna what was written on the shirt as I couldn’t see it. She said, “Stocks in Scriptures gets you blessings.”
(Investing our lives in the Word and seeking the Lord and His righteousness, He will bless in all we need to do the work of the Kingdom. It is all done by His grace and faithfulness. Eph 1:2-3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ: Psa 37:3 Trust in Jehovah, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on his faithfulness.)
Then another guy, who didn’t say anything at all as we witnessed to him, and I felt he was German. He nodded a lot while both of us spoke to him. He had no emotion or facial expressions but just kept looking at us. Then after we talked to him, he suddenly got up and went to his belongings and just grabbed everything he had, which were really expensive items and gave them to us. He kept going back and forth carrying loads of items. (By seeking Father and doing His will, He provides all of our needs. Luk 12:31 Yet seek ye his kingdom, and these things shall be added unto you. Php 4:19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.)
NENT Luk 10:7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such as they have: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. Luk 6:38 give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye measure it shall be measured to you again.
The train then had a lengthy stop and I felt I should go find bags for all these items we were just given so we could take them off the train when we got to our destination. I asked Tianna and she said, okay. I was worried if I left that I would not make it back and miss the train and be cut off from Tianna and David. (Some people will miss the last train out because of worrying over stuff or trying to bring it all with them.)
When the doors opened, I saw market stalls, but nothing was set up yet. (A great setback to the marketing of buying and selling is here. Giving here brings it back multiplied when you need it later.) There were tables and shading set up, but the workers had not yet set out any items to sell. I ran out and asked the people at the first stall if they had bags. The first lady said no, but the office does. Another lady, who was like a manager, said the office is this way and pointed. I then ran to the office and said to the man there, “I need bags and I’m on that train and I can’t miss that train!” He said, “Calm down.” (An answer to stress and anxiety. Jesus said of the flowers and birds, how they are provided for and they don’t store up.) Just as he said this, the manager lady came in and spoke up for me saying, “It’s true, he needs them now.”
The man started to give me paper bags and I thought, no I don’t like paper bags, they tear and break so easily, why not strong plastic or garbage type ones. (The people of God took what supplies they could to go into the wilderness. No doubt this allayed some of their fears so they could go but shortly it was all gone and faith had to bring them through.)
Just as I thought this, they found a roll of plastic garbage bags and I reached out my wallet to pay for them and saw that my wallet had thousands of dollars in it! I had no idea how they got there. I was going to give a $100 to the man for the bags, but I felt that Tianna would ask why I gave him so much. I was then given the roll for free, and they smiled; then I ran and I made it back to the train. Then I woke up. (Jesus said, Freely you have received freely give. We can do this because it will be there multiplied when we need it.)
New Jerusalem – The Restoration of David’s Throne
We read in the Bible that God always repeats history: (Ecc.3:15) That which is hath been long ago; and that which is to be hath long ago been: and God seeketh again that which is passed away. What we will study here is Biblical evidence that God is bringing again the Kingdom of David. Of course, He brought it in Jesus’ time and He’s bringing it again in our time. I’d like to look at a few parallels, so we can learn more about the Man-child and the Bride.
We know that when Jesus came, that was the Son of God coming in the body of a Son of David. That would be the Man-child body in these days. As we’re going to see, this was in order to manifest through that Son of David His presence upon the earth and to bring forth the Covenant. (Act.15:14) Symeon hath rehearsed how first God visited the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. (15) And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, (16) After these things I will return, And I will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen…. “I will return” is speaking of the Lord’s return. But also, it says here, “I will build again the tabernacle of David.” Why “the tabernacle of David”? Why not just “the tabernacle” that was used by Israel since the time of Moses? He said that because He is identifying a restoration of the time of David and, of course, Jesus came as David. “I will build again the tabernacle of David,” not the Temple as a building, but the tabernacle.
In the time of David, there was only a tabernacle, which represents the temporary, mobile dwelling place of these bodies as a temple for the Lord. Also we are headed into the wilderness tribulation where a mobile tabernacle is needed. He goes on. (16) … And I will build again the ruins thereof, And I will set it up: (17) That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, And all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called. So this tabernacle of David is for the restoration of the Gentiles, to bring them into the Kingdom, make them a temple/tabernacle for God and to restore again the time of David. He’s restoring everything about the Kingdom concerning David, which was a type and a shadow of Christ’s time and of the end-time.
And, as we’re going to see, not only was He restoring the tabernacle of David, but He was restoring a city of David. (Heb.12:18) For ye are not come unto [a mount] that might be touched, and that burned with fire, and unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest. He’s speaking here about the restoration of Mount Zion. This was in general to the Hebrew Christians, not just the Hebrews at Mount Zion or in Jerusalem. He tells the Hebrews in that day that he is not talking about a physical Mount Zion in Jerusalem because this text says, “For ye are not come unto a mount that might be touched.” He continues, but ye are come unto mount Zion (22). So it’s not a physical mountain that we can touch; it’s a spiritual mountain made for a spiritual people.
We’re not physical Jews, we’re spiritual Jews, born-again Jews. The spiritual man is a Jew, “Christ in us”, not the natural man. We have a King David being raised up over us and that’s the Lord Jesus Christ. So you see that we have come unto Mount Zion and the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which [voice] they that heard entreated that no word more should be spoken unto them (19). The Israelites told Moses, “Don’t let God speak to us. If He speaks to us, we’ll die. You go up there and talk to God for us.” (Deuteronomy 5:23-25).
They wouldn’t touch the mountain. Moses was the one who climbed the mountain; Moses was the one who received, as the firstfruits, the glory of God. In fact, he came down with the glory of God all over his face; he shone. Moses even had to put a veil upon his face in order to deal with the children of Israel. The veil, the New Testament tells us, is the flesh. Moses was glorified in spirit and soul underneath that veil of flesh.
The Israelites didn’t want any more Word to be spoken to them and they were fearful. (20) For they could not endure that which was enjoined, If even a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned. Of course, the beast represents the old man, the carnal life. They knew that to climb that mountain they would have to lose their old life to enter into the presence of God because the mountain represented holiness; it represented death to self, death to flesh. (22) But ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable hosts of angels.
So we see the heavenly Jerusalem is being restored for the heavenly people, the spiritual Jerusalem for the spiritual people. The spiritual Tabernacle is not physical anymore; it is God’s people, the people who will be traveling through this coming wilderness. That’s why we need the Tabernacle, because we’ll be traveling through the wilderness. (23) To the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect. That’s what this mountain represents. On top of Mount Zion is the heavenly Jerusalem. The mountain represents the city in which David was king and in which the presence of the Lord dwelt.
We know that Jerusalem itself represents the Bride. John was told, Come up hither, and I will show thee the things which must come to pass hereafter (Rev.4:1). He was shown the heavenly Jerusalem: (Rev.21:2) And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband. … (9) … Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the wife of the Lamb. (10) And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. It was coming down out of heaven from God, as it is today.
As a matter of fact, Revelation chapter three says the same thing. That’s very important because some people don’t believe that Jerusalem is coming down now. We need to know that God is rebuilding Jerusalem in spirit, soul and body because Jerusalem is the Bride and right now the Bride is upon the earth. Jesus said to the Church of brotherly love, Philadelphia, in (Rev.3:12) He that overcometh, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out thence no more: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God, and mine own new name. The name (Greek: nature, character, and authority.) of the Lord will be on this Bride. We see the city “cometh” (present tense). It’s coming down out of heaven. It’s still going to be coming at the end, down out of heaven, except at the end, the Bride will have her new body and she’ll be visible to all creation as she is coming down out of heaven upon the earth.
Right now, the Bride is being born from above, spirit and soul, but we don’t see those things. We see that God is restoring this Mount Zion, which is the Kingdom of God on earth. For 2000 years we’ve been in a falling-away state, a backslidden state. God’s people were taken captive to Babylon, to false religion, false ideas. They missed out on the true Gospel that they need to cause them to walk as Christ walked in the Kingdom. Right now, once again, just as in Jesus’ day, God is restoring the tabernacle of David. He is restoring the Kingdom of God. He is restoring the New Jerusalem, which is the Bride, and He’s restoring the place of David as king.
The virgin Mary was prophesied by the angel Gabriel, God’s chief messenger angel, that she was going to bring forth the fruit of Jesus. (Luk.1:30) And the angel (Gabriel) said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. (31) And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. In Revelation 12 we’re told the exact same thing. The woman arrayed with the sun with the 12 stars over her head brings forth the Man-child. So this is a parallel, except in our day we’re talking about a corporate birthing of a Man-child because every time history repeats, it repeats with larger groups of people. This individual woman, Mary, brought forth an individual Man-child.
The woman in Revelation 12 represents the Church and she is bringing forth a corporate Man-child. She is corporate and the Man-child is corporate. (32) He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David. So, once again, we see the restoration of the kingdom of David, the tabernacle of David, the city of David, the mountain and now the King.
In the last chapter, we discovered that God was going to raise up a Man-child, a corporate Man-child of David in these days and that they were to lead the Bride, to be the head of the Bride. We know that Jerusalem was the Bride, according to Revelation. We also know that David dwelt in Jerusalem and he lived and ruled over the people in Jerusalem, which is, in general, where the leadership of the 12 tribes dwelt. The representation of the leadership of the 12 tribes was there and so was the tribe of Judah. David led them; he was their head.
There are many similarities between the Man-child and the Bride, like being caught up to the throne and all the parallels that they’re all caught up to the throne. But we also discovered in the last chapter that there are two thrones. There is a throne of David and there is the throne of the Bride. (Jer.3:17) At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the Lord; and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of the Lord…. Of course, Jerusalem is a lot bigger throne than the throne of David because we’re talking about a much larger group of people. The Bride is not all of the Church. We’ve been lied to about that because in every other place in the Scriptures the types and shadows prove that this is just not the case.
As we know, Jerusalem wasn’t all of Israel. There were the 12 tribes that were spread throughout the kingdom and there were the other mountains throughout the kingdom. These were not all members of the Bride. Obviously, we have to make room for the bridesmaids, the friends of the Bridegroom and all the others who join the Marriage Feast. So we see that the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David (Luk.1:32). Now wait a minute – He’s the Son of the Most High, but He gives unto Him the throne of His father David. That means He has two fathers!
We know from John, That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which born of the Spirit is spirit (Joh.3:6). Jesus was the Son of God in His Spirit (Romans 1:4) and He was the Son of David according to the flesh (verse 3). In other words, God used Mary, through the seed of the woman, to bring forth the Man-child, to bring forth Christ. So He was truly Son of man and Son of God, and so it is also in the end-time.
Just as in Jesus’ day, when God sent the Son of God into the flesh of a son of David, so it is that God once again is going to send the Son of God to earth to dwell in the flesh of a son of David. It isn’t the flesh that the people can glorify, it is the Son of God Who dwells inside. He can use any flesh. Man gets neither the credit nor the glory, but the Son of God Who is coming into our midst is not only coming into His Davids, He’s coming in His Bride and He’s coming in His people everywhere through their ministry. (Col.1:27) … Christ in you, the hope of glory.
The Scripture also tells us to “see” Him in the mirror. (2Co.3:18) But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit. This means, of course, that as we walk by faith, we believe that we’ve received Christ in all of His nature, all of His righteousness and all of His truth. We believe that there has been a reconciliation, an exchange, as we walk by faith and see Him in the mirror, reckoning that we don’t live anymore, but He lives in us. Then righteousness is imputed to us and God brings it to pass.
The firstfruits of these, of Christ coming to be manifested in His people, is the David Man-child ministry. Gabriel goes on to say, and he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end (Luk.1:33). When Jesus came in a body of the son of David, that was the beginning of the time that Jeremiah 33 speaks about, when “David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel” (Jer.33:17). That was not fulfilled before Jesus came along because there were thrones that a seed of David did not sit upon and, even at Jesus’ time, Israel was being ruled over by the Roman Empire.
But we know that when Jesus came, from then on forever, He is the One Who sits upon the throne, the One Who rules over the House of David. That He ruled in a body of David at that time was a sign, a symbol, that He is going to rule through a body of David in our time. He says, “And of His Kingdom there shall be no end.” That makes Jesus the One Who is the very center of importance.
The Bible says, He that sayeth he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked (1Jn.2:6). How is it that we are members of the body of Christ? It’s when we walk in His steps. The Lord has shown me in the New Testament that that’s exactly the way everybody brings forth their heritage because we can only abide in Jesus when we walk in His steps. Different people are called to different ministries in the New Testament and we are spiritual offspring because we have received their spiritual seed into our life. So that heritage has been passed on to us and walking in the steps of Jesus is the only way we can prove that we are His seed.
Now what is the throne of David? We’re told more about the throne, for instance, where the Queen of Sheba visits the son of David, Solomon, the prince of peace, representing Jesus Christ. Solomon is a symbol here of both Jesus Christ in His day and Jesus Christ in this day. He’s coming in both cases as a “seed of David,” not a physical seed of David in our day, but a spiritual seed of David. The Queen of Sheba says to Solomon, Blessed be the Lord thy God, who delighted in thee, to set thee on his throne (This is speaking about the throne of the Lord. We think about a throne up in heaven but we see here that God has a throne on earth.), to be king for the Lord thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them forever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do justice and righteousness (2Ch.9:8). In other words, God is going to use vessels down here as His new leadership for the Church. He is delivering God’s people from the Saul leadership and He is bringing them this time to the David leadership.
This is not going to be anybody glorifying flesh here; this is going to be the Lord, once again, coming in humble flesh in order to do His work and to be the spiritual leader over His people. When Jesus came to sit upon the throne of David, the people around Him didn’t see flesh being glorified there. Obviously, they expected someone to come as a king and rule over flesh but they were very mistaken, so they did not recognize, nor accept, Jesus for Who He was. Once again, I believe that the Lord is coming in humble means, not the kind of king that the world would look for.
Notice, “to set thee on his throne.” That term is also used here: (Rev.12:5) And she was delivered of a son, a man child, who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and unto his throne. Well, can we suppose that the Man-child is not caught away to heaven, as we think of heaven, but to heavenly places? This does not exclude THE heaven either. This Jerusalem that God has restored, that Paul said the Church had come to, was “heavenly Jerusalem.” It’s a spiritual place on earth, in a mountain, a spiritual mountain called the Kingdom of God on earth. And now we see that the David whom God raised up, both in Jesus’ time and in this time, is the one in whom the Son of God lives.
That David is sitting upon God’s throne on earth. He said, He that overcometh, I will give to him to sit down with me in my throne, as I overcame, and sat down with my Father in His throne (Rev.3:21). Jesus overcame and He sat down on the throne of God, which, once again, is an earthly place though a spiritual place. The kingdom of David has been restored, both in Jesus’ day and in our day. Of course, Jesus, the Son of God, rules in both bodies of the son of David.
The Bible says that the Lord will shepherd His sheep. How is He going to do that? He spoke specifically in Ezekiel 34 of David doing it, but at the same time He said that He would shepherd His sheep. How is He going to do it if David does it? It’s very simple: He’s coming in David to do it. And He’s coming in all of us who love the Lord and depart from unrighteousness. He is coming in us; He’s coming in a firstfruits to rule and to reign, to lead God’s people back to the ways of righteousness, to rebuild the tabernacle of David and the kingdom of David.
The Queen of Sheba said, “to set thee on His throne, to be king for the Lord thy God.” In other words, this Man-child leadership is coming as the seed of David and it’s going to be God, in them, ruling. I previously pointed out, At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the Lord; and all the nations (Gentiles) shall be gathered unto it, to the Name of the Lord, to Jerusalem (Jer.3:17). Jerusalem represents the Name of the Lord, which is the nature, character and authority of the Lord. So, we see a throne within a throne. We see David’s throne in Jerusalem but we see all of Jerusalem as the throne and also the Bride. This is what God is restoring. He is restoring the kingdom of David; He’s restoring the Bride and He’s restoring the Bridegroom. Yet again … the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride (Jer.33:10- 11) will be heard in Jerusalem.
John the Baptist verified Who Jesus was. (Joh.3:25) There arose therefore a questioning on the part of John’s disciples with a Jew about purifying. (26) And they came unto John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou hast borne witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. (27) John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it have been given him from heaven. (28) Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but, that I am sent before him. (29) He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, that standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice….
Jesus was the first-fruits, but there was a first-fruits unto Him. The disciples John saw following Jesus at the time, those first-fruits unto Christ in those days who followed Him out of apostate Judaism, those are who the Bride was in that day. “He that hath the bride is the bridegroom.” Jesus, Who was the Man-child born of the virgin, was also David as King and all these types and shadows are coming together to show us that He was the Bridegroom. David was the head of Jerusalem and was the head of the Bride while being a member of the Bride, as he ruled in Jerusalem, which the Bible says is the Bride. Here we see Jesus leading His disciples, who were the Bride that He was raising up and teaching, as the firstfruits and head of that body. He was raising up the firstfruits from out of the apostate denominations of Judaism.
Once again, God is going to raise up a Bride and the Bible says in Song of Solomon that she’s one, she’s the choice one of her mother. He called her there the Shulamite, which means “perfect one.” He’s once again raising up a body of believers that are one, not defiled with all the women that Revelation 14 speaks about. This body of believers is not broken up into sects, divisions or strifes, which Paul said in Galatians chapter five was the work of the flesh.
Once again, God is bringing together a Bride out of the apostate denominations of Christianity, parallel to those in Jesus’ day who were coming out of apostate Judaism. God is doing His awesome work again. Once again, we’re about to see the Bridegroom guiding the Bride, raising up the Bride, being the head of the Bride. Who is that Bridegroom? It is Jesus Christ, coming to fellowship with His Bride, in another seed of a son of David, which was what Solomon represented as the seed of the son of David.
Remember that Jesus, John and Paul all spoke about a great “falling away” that would immediately follow those days in which Jesus raised up the kingdom of David on earth again (Acts 15). What does a great “falling away” mean? It just means that when they were walking in the power of the Spirit, in the truth of the Son of God, in repentance and all the things that we call the full Gospel, there very quickly came a backsliding, a “carrying away to Babylon.” This is according to type. All through the Scriptures, when God’s people backslid, their city Jerusalem was destroyed. This happened following the Book of Acts, where it talks about raising up the tabernacle of David.
Not very long after that, in 70 A.D., natural Jerusalem was destroyed. Spiritual Jerusalem was destroyed, too, when they departed from the spirits of just men made perfect (Heb.12:23), as he called it. They fell into the Dark Ages and there was a falling away of the power of the truth, a falling away of the power of the signs and wonders of the full Gospel in the people who were His Bride. The people in our day who are members of the body of the Bride are going to look just like those people who followed Jesus. There won’t be any difference. Jesus is coming again to restore all things that have been taken from us over the years. He’s going to restore, once again, the kingdom of David. He’s always been King on the throne over His true people, but now He’s going to restore the kingdom of David on earth.
Now let’s look at Jeremiah again: (Jer.33:10) Thus saith the Lord: Yet again there shall be heard in this place (He’s talking about Zion in Jerusalem), whereof ye say, It is waste, without man and without beast, even in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, that are desolate, without man and without inhabitant and without beast. God is going to restore that city. He’s bringing His people back to this born-again city because the city is the Bride. That city will be born spirit, soul and body, just like the individuals who make up the body of that city. It’s going to be restored spirit, soul and, ultimately, body at the end when they see the Lord Jesus return.
We see here in Jeremiah that after a time of falling away, a time of the destruction of that city, God is going to restore it. (11) The voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that say, Give thanks to the Lord of hosts, for the Lord is good…. The Lord is very plainly saying that once again in this city, these things are going to be heard; these things are going to be seen.
How is it that the voice of the Bridegroom is going to be heard? The Bridegroom is Jesus Christ, so how is His voice going to be heard? His voice is going to be heard because He has come once again in the body of the Man-child and the Bride which have come out of the denominations, the sects, the apostate teachings of Babylon. They’re coming back to Zion. Babylon represented a falling away into captivity, an apostasy. Now they’re returning out of that apostasy to the true Zion, which is returning to the Word, returning to the gifts, returning to the Giver and returning to the presence of God. The presence of God, His Temple, was in Jerusalem; it wasn’t in Babylon. And once again, in these days, this is what God is restoring. He’s given me visions of it over the years.
Now we see that, once again, the voices of the Bridegroom and Bride will be heard in this city. Not only that, He also promises us this: (12) Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Yet again shall there be in this place, which is waste, without man and without beast, and in all the cities thereof, a habitation of shepherds causing their flocks to lie down. Once again, we’re seeing the parallel, the Bride and the Bridegroom, the shepherds causing their flocks to lie down. Then He goes on to talk about the restoration of the kingdom of David in our day. The rest of this chapter is all about the shepherds that He’s raising up, called the Branch.
In Jeremiah 23, they’re called the New Shepherds that God was going to promote over His people and they’re called the Branch there, also. And here in Jeremiah 33, He speaks about the Branch of David in verse 15. The corporate name of this body of the Branch of David was called “The Lord Our Righteousness.” “Our” meaning, of course, that it’s a corporate body.
Up until the time that Jesus came, the following verse was never fulfilled: (17) For thus saith the Lord: David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne the Son of David. He has come, once again, in a Man-child, in order to raise of the house of Israel. And now there has always been a David because Jesus, from generation to generation, is the head over His people. He is the eternal Son of David and so David shall never lack a man to sit upon the throne of Israel. There have been good shepherds who ruled according to Jesus the Word in their hearts. As we’ve seen, thrones can be very corporate in the end-time.
We discovered in Jeremiah 3:17 that all Jerusalem is a throne. That’s a big throne! And when He says, He that overcometh, I will give to him to sit down with me in my throne (Rev.3:21), what do you think that means? Some people think, “Oh, it’s just talking about a throne up there in Heaven somewhere.” But no, there is a very present manifestation of this because the Bride is going to sit down next to the Groom on the throne and Who is the Groom? The Groom is Jesus Christ manifested in His sons of David in this day. God is raising up the Kingdom of David again.
Jerusalem, the Tabernacle, the King – He’s raising it all up. Is it a spiritual thing? Yes, of course. It’s not physical because we don’t pass on our seed the way natural Israel did. Our circumcision is of the heart and not of the flesh, Romans 2:29 tells us. Once again, we see that David will forever rule upon his throne. It doesn’t matter what vessel he rules through.
(Jer. 33:20) Thus saith Jehovah: If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, so that there shall not be day and night in their season; (Notice here: As long as there is night and day, God is never going to break His covenant to have a seed of David upon His throne. (Jer.33:21) Then may also my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he shall not have a son to reign upon his throne; and with the Levites the priests, my ministers. (22) As the host of heaven cannot be numbered, neither the sand of the sea measured; so will I multiply the seed of David my servant, and the Levites that minister unto me. Notice: He’s going to multiply the seed of David to sit upon the throne, to be new leadership and a head to the Bride.
Esther is a really good example of the Bride, who represents Jerusalem, being used by the Lord to save the rest of Israel. The capital city of God’s people is Jerusalem, so we see here the same thing. Here is a very interesting passage about the Jewish marriage feast from the Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia of the Bible, under “Marriage” (page 97):
Note: My comments are outside the double quotes. I’ve also added some underlining for emphasis.
“The bridegroom was the king for a week.
This is talking about the last week, Daniel’s 70th week, because the marriage feast was the last seven days before the bride and groom went to the groom’s home. Where is the Groom’s home? Well, it’s in Heaven. The last seven days are the most important seven days, or seven years, as each one of these days in Daniel’s 70th week represents a year (Daniel 9:27, a shabua, a “seven” or week).
But the last seven days are very prominent because the last seven days that God’s people were in Egypt were called the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Now, once again, we are coming to a seven day-year Marriage Feast, which is the last seven days before going to the Groom’s home and the last seven days of unleavened bread before they leave Egypt, a type of the world.
During the last seven days, the Jews also celebrated Succoth, which means “tabernacles,” so the last seven days also represent seven days in a temporary tabernacle before they tore it down and went to their permanent home. We are also going to our permanent home. God has given us a permanent body. This body is just a temporary tabernacle and we’ll only have it until the end of the seven days. Then God is going to give us that new tabernacle.
So this last seven days is very important all through the Scriptures. In fact, all of the feasts have something to do with the end times.
“The bridegroom was the king for a week” (the seven-day marriage feast). This time it’s seven years.
“During the whole week, their majesties wore their festal clothes” (as they obviously sat upon the throne) “and did not work, and merely looked on at the games, except that now and then the queen joined in a dance. Accompanied by his (the bridegroom) friends.” (John the Baptist called himself the friend of the Bridegroom and, by the way, the friends of the Bridegroom are not the Bride) “with tambourines and a band, they went to the bride’s house.”
Where is the Bride’s house? We know that the Groom’s home is in Heaven, so we know that the Bride’s house is here on earth. Where is the Bride now? Here on earth. She is being born from above – spirit, then soul and then, ultimately, body, right here on earth. So the wedding party goes to the Bride’s house, “where the wedding ceremonies were to start.” The ceremonies went on for seven days (representing seven years).
“The bride, richly dressed, adorned with jewels, usually wore a veil which she took off only in the bridal chamber.” The veil represents several things: In 1 Corinthians 11, the veil represents a woman’s submission to her husband, but a veil also represents not being able to see this husband clearly until a certain time. Isn’t that something? In other words, they’re going to the groom’s home and at the very end she is able to see clearly, without a veil, what the groom looks like.
“Escorted by her companions, the virgins,” (The virgins are not the Bride, but the virgins have a part in the ceremony at the end.) “they take their lamps at night, usually very late at night,” (like the parable in Matthew 25 says) “and they escort the bride and the bridegroom to the groom’s home.” That’s their part in the marriage ceremony. The home is obviously in Heaven.
Let me explain here that the bride, during the time of the marriage feast, is betrothed to the husband. She has all the rights of a wife, except she has no personal contact with the groom. The Bride, during the seven days of the Marriage Feast, is a story of the Book of Esther. The Book of Esther is all about her exercising her authority over the Beast and over the people of God to deliver them, in a time when the Beast was seeking to wipe them out.
That is an awesome story that we’ll study in the next few chapters. But the Bride has all the rights of a wife who is the queen and who is under the authority of the Groom. And she will exercise her authority the same way Esther exercised her authority to save the people of God. Mordecai said to her, Who knoweth whether thou art not come to the kingdom for such a time as this? (Est.4:14). What time was that? It was the time to save the people of God from the Beast. We have a surprising thing that’s about to happen.
Purim is a celebration of events being turned around. The Beast, Haman, was going to destroy all the people of God and he had raised up all of his kingdom to do this, yet the authority was given through Esther the Bride to all of the people of God to make a stand for their life. Many of the people of the kingdom under Ahasuerus became Jews because the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them. We’re talking about a great revival of people coming out of the world and becoming members of the body of Christ, becoming God’s people. The whole story is in the Book of Esther, from beginning to end, of a great revival and a saving of God’s people.
We have the idea of nothing but a massacre during the Tribulation. Yes, there will be a massacre of a lot of people who are tares among the wheat and goats among the sheep, but of the true people of God, the ones who are actually spiritual Jews, we’re going to see God’s salvation manifested in many powerful ways as they “stand for their lives”. He will deliver His people in a time much like when Moses came to deliver God’s people out of Egypt with great manifestations of God’s power. Moses represented the Man-child in his time, Jesus and David in their times, and Joseph in his time, so we see that more than one Man-child has been manifested to bring the knowledge of God’s salvation.
When Jesus led the Bride (“he that hath the bride is the bridegroom”), He led them into the knowledge of God, for instance, such as the knowledge of provision in the wilderness. When Jesus multiplied the fishes and the loaves, it was because He led the Bride into the wilderness, like Moses led Israel into the wilderness and there they received the supernatural provision of God. There is nothing to fear about these days to come. The Lord is sending a leadership; He’s sending the power to multiply the fishes and the loaves, and for manna to come out of Heaven. Jesus said that He was that provision from God; He was the manna (which, actually, is translated “man” in one place in the Old Testament). He was the Man Who came out of Heaven, Who gives life to the world. Moses was a provision in his day.
Don’t worry about the time to come. Put your faith totally in the Lord because the Lord is raising up a provision and the Man-child is the beginning of that provision that is going to be passed on to the Bride. The authority of the Bride, which is a much larger group of people, is going to be felt throughout the world. The fear of the world, as they see God’s provision and His angels round about His people, His protection, will come upon them so that many of the people of the world are going to want to become “Jews”; they’re going to want to become Christians in the coming days. We have a great revival coming, folks, and things are going to be turned around.
Many have thought that the only thing we’re going to see is a massacre, but I have news for you: the Feast of Purim is going to be fulfilled, the great celebration of the salvation of God’s people from the Beast. That’s what Purim is all about. Read it – it was a great surprise.
Many people read that and they wonder, “How does this fit with all the terrible things I’ve heard about the times to come?” Well, we need to put our faith in the living God. If you don’t have faith in God, the devil will take advantage of you. He will be able to conquer you. If you believe what the devil says, what your carnal mind speaks to you constantly, he is able to take advantage of that. You are giving him permission to rule over you. What we have to have is a renewed mind. We have to take up the shield of faith to quench the fiery darts and the destruction that is coming.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Protection And Provision For Man-Child And Bride (2)
David Eells - 10/11/23
UBM Going To Solomon's Temple
Vanessa Weeks 2/6/23 (David’s notes in red)
In a dream, we of UBM were sitting together in a circle in a home. We were talking about us all going to Solomon's Temple. This was very exciting to us and then David stood up and we were about to follow him there. I remember one asking David questions about this trip. (David got all the materials for the building of the temple but Solomon built it.) 1Ki 7:51 Thus all the work that king Solomon wrought in the house of Jehovah was finished. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated, even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, and put them in the treasuries of the house of Jehovah. (In a parable David conquered the enemies as a warrior as is happening now. Then in the second phase Solomon, meaning peaceful, reigned in peace and built the temple. We are meaning the temple made without hands, the Church.)
After this, we were having a meeting and we all received a very strong anointing, and several of us were prophesying and moving in the Spirit. We were flowing in the gifts of the Spirit, and it was amazing. I can't explain how wonderful this was as the presence of the Lord was like I had not known.
I remember a lady who was visiting with us in this meeting and she had friends with her and said to us, "We don't know what country you will be in." I think this was in reference to us going to Solomon's Temple. I know she was amazed at what she and her friends saw but I don't think she received the anointing. (This anointing will come upon those who have gone through the fiery trials of purification and death to the old man, and ready to receive it. They are walking in sanctification and overcoming the persecutions from factions, etc. The disciples received the gift of the Holy Spirit the first time when they were altogether in one accord waiting for the promise of the Father, Jesus told them they would receive.)
I received for this dream by faith at random Eze 44:9; in context Eze 44:4-9. 4 Then he brought me by the way of the north gate before the house; and I looked, and, behold, the glory of Jehovah filled the house of Jehovah: and I fell upon my face. 5 And Jehovah said unto me, Son of man, mark well, and behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears all that I say unto thee concerning all the ordinances of the house of Jehovah, and all the laws thereof; and mark well the entrance of the house, with every egress of the sanctuary. (This is pointing out what it means to be a part of God’s Temple and what it means to depart from His Temple as the factions do.)
6 And thou shalt say to the rebellious, even to the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: O ye house of Israel, let it suffice you of all your abominations, 7 in that ye have brought in foreigners, uncircumcised in heart and uncircumcised in flesh, to be in my sanctuary, (The faction is removing these from the house of God.) to profane it, even my house, when ye offer my bread, the fat and the blood, and they have broken my covenant, to add unto all your abominations. 8 And ye have not kept the charge of my holy things; but ye have set keepers of my charge in my sanctuary for yourselves. 9 Thus saith the Lord Jehovah, no foreigner, uncircumcised in heart and uncircumcised in flesh, shall enter into my sanctuary, of any foreigners that are among the children of Israel. (This is not a physical temple. Only those circumcised in heart may enter this temple and that means born from above. Their flesh is circumcised at Baptism by faith as Paul taught.)
Shopping Center
Anonymous 6/10/23 (David’s notes in red)
I dreamt that I was visiting a town called Sunshine Coast and I had to go into the large shopping center there to get some items for my son that I couldn't get anywhere else. (Sunshine Coast represents “Babylonish Christianity” where the sun/Son is shining the Light of the Gospel. Everyone is first born with Babylonish ideas about God and His desires. We come out as we search the scriptures and repent of our fleshly ways. Mat 5:45 that ye may become sons of your Father who is in the heavens; because he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and good, and sendeth rain on just and unjust.)
I didn't want to draw attention to myself, and I especially didn't want to see anyone that would know or recognize me; I wanted to be hidden and to quickly go in grab the items and leave. (We should remain hidden in Christ when among the apostates.)
I walked through the shopping center to a specific shop. As I was walking, I looked to my side, and saw my birth mum and stepdad walking toward my way. (These people represent the religions and preachers we started out with.) I really didn't want them to see me, and I didn't want to speak with them. But praise God He either made me invisible to them or to look like a different person, because they walked straight past me as if I wasn't there.
I was so very happy and grateful to the Lord. (As much as lieth in you be at peace with all men. Many apostate love and respect their ways far more than truth. Occasionally God opens a door in a heart.)
If they had seen me, they would have rushed to me wanting my attention, to talk about worldly things I wouldn't want to discuss with them because they don't want Jesus yet. (We cannot have fellowship with those who are not drawn to the deeper life with Christ. However, we can witness Christ to them.) (Ecc 1:2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; vanity of vanities, all is vanity.)
I knew then that God would not only keep me spiritually hidden but physically hidden especially people that I didn't want to see me. When going through the shopping center, I saw so many people from my past that should have recognized me when they looked at me, but they did not see me as the person I used to be. I believe the Lord made me look like someone they didn't recognize and I was so very grateful. (We are a new creature in Christ and the “old man” is dead. There were many times after His resurrection that Jesus was not recognized by people until He revealed Himself to them.)
I was then able to quickly go to the specific shop I had intended and purchase the items I wanted for my son, and they were on sale at 80% off, praise God! There was also no waiting line so I was able to pay for it and leave quickly. The next store I wanted to go into was right next door so I quickly ran in and the cashier gave me all the items I wanted for free. (Mat 6:33 But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. . Everything we need was provided in Christ.) (Rom 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely give us all things?)
(Psa 84:11 For Jehovah God is a sun and a shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.)
On my way out of the shopping center, I was given free food, although I didn't want to be at the shopping center, God blessed me with the items I needed for free or at a very cheap price, praise God! Php 4:19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Diving For Treasure
Samuel Fire 7/16/23 (David’s notes in red)
I saw a scuba diver. He would regularly go to a certain area where there was an old shipwreck. (The old shipwreck is a representation of those who have left UBM and the teachings, because they fell into witchcraft and faction. 1Ti 1:19 holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith: 1Ti 1:20 of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.) (Many of these people are held in torment for years never able to break out of their demonic prison. One day some will have opportunity again to be free and they will appreciate it far more.)
He liked searching this vessel for treasures and brought many items home to share and sold some of value. (God’s people are the gold and silver vessels, the real treasures in the Lord’s house. Many of them have been deceived and the value of the Word they once had has been stolen from them. Some of these people will return to the Truth and be restored. This could also be a timing thing regarding Cyrus/Trump and the Man-Child. Ezr 5:13-15 But in the first year of Cyrus king of Babylon, (America is a type of Babylon and the World.) Cyrus the king made a decree to build this house of God. 14 And the gold and silver vessels also of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, and brought into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon,…15 and he said unto him, Take these vessels, go, put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in its place.)
His family were delighted with the findings, but also always concerned about his safety. He went out again and he got separated from his boat due to a change in tides and winds from a large storm past the horizon he was not aware of. (There are changes happening and a spiritual shifting taking place and a large storm is on the horizon. We need to be watchful in prayer and discerning of the times and seasons.
We need to stay with Jesus in the same boat! Mar 4:37-39 And there ariseth a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling. 38 And he himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion: and they awake him, and say unto him, Teacher, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.)
He surfaced and was a bit worried and didn't know what to do. He then prayed for help because he was sorry about doing his own thing. Just as he finished, a shadow cast on him. It was his boat passing his right side! He swam to it and drove back. (Tribulations make us serious about pleasing the Lord when we find we are doing our own thing. When we repent He delivers and protects us.)
The next time he wanted to go, he took his family and some extended family and their boat and had a family time. This man and his brother from childhood were the only ones with experience in diving so the two of them swam for treasure. The brother pointed underwater at a strange item several yards from the wreck on the floor. (Moses turned to his right to investigate a burning bush.)
They both swam over to it and found it was an old treasure box stuck in coral, which had grown tight around it. They kicked and used a crowbar to pry it free. They were taking quite a while and were supposed to surface soon to prevent decompression sickness, but they kept at it. Then, success!
They broke the box free and both men tied an item with a GPS tracker to it and quickly returned to the surface. They told the others what they had found and took a break to eat food. Then the two men took a rope and tied it to the box and the family pulled this box up to the surface. (Many who repent of their lukewarm life will repent and find God’s abundant provision.)
It was very heavy and took the second boat and a few more ropes and innovative thinking to bring it into the boat. When they opened it, they found it full of old golden coins. (In the natural, the Man-child and Bride have been promised abundant provision for the coming days of tribulation provided for those who have repented like this dream. Trump as a type of Cyrus will provide for the rebuilding of the real temple of God, His people coming out of the Babylonish world. God spoke to Cyrus in Isa 45:3 and I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that it is I, Jehovah, who call thee by thy name, even the God of Israel.)
Each person grabbed a full hand full and the rest they said they would sell and divide the money evenly. The coins they held they would choose, even each child had a big double handful to match an adult’s hand size. He and the brother said they would not ever dive again and focus on family and prayer, because it was God who saved him and blessed them all!
(This is also a warning not to get caught up in seeking the riches of this world. Jesus said we must renounce all that we have to be His disciple and so we truly own nothing, but are stewards of all to be shared to benefit the Kingdom and provision for God’s children. 1Ti 6:9-10 But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Also, we cannot serve God and money. The Man-Child and Bride have been tested with this too. Luk 16:9 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends by means of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when it shall fail, they may receive you into the eternal tabernacles. (Seek to bring eternal life to all who will listen.) 10 He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much. 13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.)
(The Man-child and Bride will be blessed spiritually and physically and used by the Holy Spirit and Jesus to bring His Kingdom on earth.)
Good Things Coming To The House Of David
Vanessa Weeks 7/11/23 (David’s notes in red)
In a dream, I was out on David's patio. I was riding a small vehicle clockwise around his patio set. (Going to the right and it may have to do with going forward in time, as in clockwise.) As I did this I was saying, "Her walls are salvation and her gates praise." (This is from Isa 60:18 and is about the good things the Lord will do for Zion, the house of David.)
Isa 60:14-22 And the sons of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee The city of Jehovah, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel. 15 Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man passed through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.
16 Thou shalt also suck the milk of the nations, and shalt suck the breast of kings; and thou shalt know that I, Jehovah, am thy Savior, and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. 17 For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron. (This is a great economy for Kingdom people.) I will also make thy officers peace, and thine exactors righteousness.
18 Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, desolation nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise. (Notice that Inside Zion is the fullness of salvation.) 19 The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but Jehovah will be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.
20 Thy sun shall no more go down, (Zion will not lose Son glory.) neither shall thy moon withdraw itself (They will always reflect the light of the Son.); for Jehovah will be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended. 21 Thy people also shall be all righteous; they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified. 22 The little one shall become a thousand, and the small one a strong nation; I, Jehovah, will hasten it in its time. (Speaking of a huge revival.)
I was also speaking that since Jesus is in me and His name means Salvation, that His salvation is in me to help others. 2Co 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit.
Then I went on the grass and sat down against the wooden fence. (There is no fence there in real life but it is like a wall. Her walls are salvation.) A seal appeared on the patio and then where I was, and sat down right by me. (I think seal is a play on words about the Lord sealing the Bride and Man-Child.) (End of dream.)
While praying about what the seal represented the Lord reminded me of John 6:27 NENT Work not for the food which perisheth, but for the food which abideth unto eternal life, which the Son of man shall give you: for him the Father, God, hath sealed. (The spiritual man is Christ in us, who is sealed.)
John 3:33 NENT Who hath received his witness hath set his seal to this, that God is true. Rev. 7:4 NENT And I heard the number of the sealed, a hundred and forty-four thousand, sealed out of every tribe of Israel's sons:
Lion Of Judah Sets The Captives Free
Eve Brast 9/9/20 (David’s notes in red)
I had this dream on my grandmother’s birthday. Her name was Sally. (Sally means ‘princess’ and is a nickname for Sarah.) (Grandmother represents the ancient true Church. Sarah was the mother of the seed of Abraham who we are by faith. But the modern Church must be delivered to come into this.)
1Pe 3:3-6, Whose adorning let it not be the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on apparel; 4 but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. 5 For after this manner aforetime the holy women also, who hoped in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands: 6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose children ye now are, if ye do well, and are not put in fear by any terror.
I dreamed that I was standing off on the right side in the sanctuary of an old Catholic church cathedral like the historic ones that you see over in Europe. (Catholicism is A "mother of harlots” meaning many apostate churches came out of her. All of them are included in this mother’s body.) Catholic means, "Universal” representing the worldwide, apostate, Babylonish church system.)
I was nearer to the back of the church where the front doors were located. The doors were double doors made of polished wood with ornate carvings in them and I could see that all the pews were also very ornate and made of the same polished wood. The cushions on the pews were a faded evergreen color and there were many colorful statues all around inside the sanctuary. (The faded evergreen cushions represent the fading or loss of the true gospel that brings eternal life to those that hear. The apostate church is full of leaven and idolatry.)
I was observing the many people who crowded this church. They were all sitting quietly and they seemed to be waiting for something. (Maybe for a priest or preacher to teach them.) They seemed to have been there for a long time waiting but no one showed up. (Representing those who have been in captivity to the apostate religious system for many years but they need to hear the gospel.)
Suddenly, a very large male lion (Representing Jesus, the Lion of Judah, coming in the Man-child body of reformers.) came through the front doors of the cathedral and leaped up onto the top of the pews right in front of me. His front paws on the back of one pew and his back paws on the back of the other pew. In the dream I knew that this lion was ready for mating. (The Lion of Judah wants only His seed, which brings forth His life in the people. They are full of the seed of man and not God, which doesn’t bring new birth.)
I watched as the lion lifted his head and let out a fierce and angry roar of jealousy like he was staking a claim and dominion over all the people in this church. (This roar represents the threat of the Lord’s judgment against the apostate Church which we have been warning of. The DS leftists will loose their anarchist troops against the apostates in burnings and killings and destruction.)
Amo1:2 And he said, Jehovah will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the pastures of the shepherds shall mourn, and the top of Carmel shall wither. Verses 9-12 Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of Tyre, yea, for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they delivered up the whole people to Edom (Those who hated and persecuted their chosen brother Israel, a type of the Church in our day.), and remembered not the brotherly covenant:
10 but I will send a fire on the wall of Tyre (DS Babylonish US), and it shall devour the palaces thereof. 11 Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of Edom (Those who hate and kill their brother.), yea, for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever: 12 but I will send a fire upon Teman, and it shall devour the palaces of Bozrah.(The Edomite sheepfold)
The morning before I began to put notes in this dream we received by faith at random these confirmations of the Lions Roar of threatened judgment. Amber got: Joe 3:16-18 And Jehovah will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem (The Bride); and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but Jehovah will be a refuge unto his people, and a stronghold to the children of Israel (as a type of the Church, many of whom will turn from idolatry with the apostates and run to the shelter of abiding in Jesus, the Word).
17 So shall ye know that I am Jehovah your God, dwelling in Zion my holy mountain: (The revelation that the people in apostasy got when the Lion roared below.) then shall Jerusalem be holy, and there shall no strangers pass through her any more. (Then the fruit of Jesus, the Word, will be borne in His people and they shall be blessed.)
18 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the mountains shall drop down sweet wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the brooks of Judah shall flow with waters; and a fountain shall come forth from the house of Jehovah, and shall water the valley of Shittim.
Sue Gilbert got: Jer 25:27-31 And thou shalt say unto them (The text describes the cup of wrath against all nations.), Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Drink ye, and be drunken, and spew, and fall, and rise no more, because of the sword which I will send among you.
28 And it shall be, if they refuse to take the cup at thy hand to drink, then shalt thou say unto them, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Ye shall surely drink. 29 For, lo, I begin to work evil at the city which is called by my name; and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished; for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith Jehovah of hosts.
30 Therefore prophesy thou against them all these words, and say unto them, Jehovah will roar from on high, and utter his voice from his holy habitation; he will mightily roar against his fold (of apostates as in this dream); he will give a shout, as they that tread the grapes, against all the inhabitants of the earth. 31 A noise shall come even to the end of the earth; for Jehovah hath a controversy with the nations; he will enter into judgment with all flesh: as for the wicked, he will give them to the sword, saith Jehovah.
Back to the dream: It seemed like I was the only one who witnessed any of this and heard his roar. But as soon as the roar went out over the congregation, they all suddenly sat up straight and got a revelation. They all quietly arose from their pews and began filing out of the sanctuary. (The revelation is this, apostasy is not truth and will not save. They feel a need to shelter from this storm in God. They will seek knowledge of the Lord instead of depending on religious leaders who have no answers or salvation.)
They began to go into the back part of the church where all the Sunday school rooms were and the large cafeteria where the food was to be served. (We see below that the church changed hands to a new Pastor at this time.) Hos 11:8-12 How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how'shall I cast thee off, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how'shall I set thee as Zeboiim? my heart is turned within me, my compassions are kindled together. 9 I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee (The New Pastor); and I will not come in wrath. 10 They shall walk after Jehovah, who will roar like a lion; for he will roar, and the children shall come trembling from the west. 11 They shall come trembling as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of Assyria (The beast); and I will make them to dwell in their houses, saith Jehovah. 12 Ephraim compasseth me about with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the Holy One. (The New Bride leadership, the Man-child reformers.)
Isa 42:13-17 Jehovah will go forth as a mighty man; he will stir up his zeal like a man of war: he will cry, yea, he will shout aloud; he will do mightily against his enemies. 14 I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry out like a travailing woman; I will gasp and pant together.
15 I will lay waste mountains and hills, and dry up all their herbs; and I will make the rivers islands, and will dry up the pools. 16 And I will bring the blind by a way that they know not; in paths that they know not will I lead them; I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. These things will I do, and I will not forsake them. 17 They shall be turned back, they shall be utterly put to shame, that trust in graven images, that say unto molten images, Ye are our gods.
(When the apostate people knew they needed salvation and answers, because of judgment, the Man-child showed up. Hos 5:14-15 For I will be unto Ephraim (Called literally the “fullness of nations” in Gen, 48:19. Like its New Testament equivalent, the Universal Church, both fell into apostasy.) as a lion, and as a young lion to the house of Judah: I, even I, will tear and go away; I will carry off, and there shall be none to deliver.
15 I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me earnestly. 6:1 Come, and let us return unto Jehovah; for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.
2 After two (thousand year) days will he revive us: on the third (thousand year) day he will raise us up, and we shall live before him. 3 And let us know, let us follow on to know Jehovah: his going forth is sure as the morning; and he will come unto us as the rain, as the latter rain that watereth the earth.(Jesus in the Man-child body of reformers comes in the anointing of the Latter Rain.)
Then the scene changed and I found myself in the Sunday school nursery. I had an infant boy, 3 weeks old, that looked like he was of middle eastern decent laying on a changing table in front of me. (Representing the birth of Jesus in the Man-child ministry.) (3 weeks is 21 days or 3x7. In the Bible the number 21 is a symbol of perfection and maturity. It symbolizes the divine wisdom: “mirror of eternal light, which pierces and penetrates all grace in its purity.”
There are 21 chapters in the Gospel of John and 21 attributes of Wisdom.) I was putting a yellow diaper on him. (He was clothed with the sun/Son) I realized that I was his mother and that he belonged to me. But I wasn’t familiar with the father and wondered at the fact that he was so genetically different from me. I thought in the dream, "How can this be that I gave birth to this baby when I didn’t know his father?” (This is repeat of history in our day) to the story of Jesus’ birth. I believe this baby represents the manifestation of the Man-child out of the Bride body.)
(Also, this is a virgin birth of the Man-child as the son of David. It was the "seed of the woman" that bruised the serpent’s head. The Son of David came through Mary who didn't know the father. The Son of God came in the Son of Man. The Spirit man came in the flesh of man. Rom 1:3-4 concerning his Son, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, 4 who was declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead; even Jesus Christ our Lord.)
Many of my friends and family were coming to see the baby (Representing the promise of household salvation) along with many of the people from the sanctuary of the Catholic Church. (Many apostates will turn to the Lord. Many revelations of great evil in their churches will become known now that will open their eyes.).
It was very crowded and people were lined up outside of the room waiting until some left in order that they could come in and see the baby. (Many people will come from all over to see and hear the Man-child ministers.)
My best friend from high school, Renee’ (meaning rebirth), managed to bypass all the people (representing those born out of the apostasy) and she came up to me and looked at the baby and smiled at me and was telling me how special and important this baby was. She said, “Look at all these people who have come to see him!”
(Renee’ reminds me, in this dream, of the prophetess Anna who prophesied over Jesus when His parents took Him to the Temple for circumcision. Luk 2:36-38 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
37 and she had been a widow even unto fourscore and four years), who departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day. 38 And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.)
After this, I left the Sunday school area with many other sisters and we went to cafeteria that was connected to the Sunday school classrooms and we stood in line to get our food. (The Sunday school represents the humble beginnings of the Gospel, the Word which we heard in the beginning. We must become like little children to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, Jesus said.)
We got up to where the cafeteria workers were handing us the plates of food. (The food is spiritual food, the manna from heaven, the word of God that gives life, protection, deliverance, healing, etc.) They told us that all the food was free from now on, per the orders of the new Pastor (Shepherd) of the church. (The apostate pastors have plundered the people. The new pastor, Jesus, commanded “freely you have received, freely give” and “get you no gold or silver in your purses”.)
This morning in our morning meeting I received, by faith at random, Isa 55:2 (in context 1-11) 1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
2 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. 3 Incline your ear, and come unto me; hear, and your soul shall live: and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. 4 Behold, I have given him (Jesus in the Man-child body) for a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander to the peoples.
5 Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not; and a nation that knew not thee shall run unto thee, because of Jehovah thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee. 6 Seek ye Jehovah while he may be found; call ye upon him while he is near:
7 let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return unto Jehovah, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith Jehovah.
9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. 10 For as the rain cometh down and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, and giveth seed to the sower and bread to the eater; 11 so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.)
We were so happy that we didn’t have to worry about having money to eat anymore. Pro 23:23 Buy the truth (with a life of seeking truth), and sell it not; Yea , wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. (God is calling for a Jubilee for His people.
(We are free in Christ, no longer in bondage to men or religion. The Man-child body will declare this Jubilee/Liberty as the Man-child Jesus did: Isa 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me; because Jehovah hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; )
Judy received in our morning meeting on 9/10/20, Jer 34:13-17 Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: I made a covenant with your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage, saying, 14 At the end of seven years (After entering the sabbath of ceasing from our own works and religion) ye shall let go every man his brother that is a Hebrew, that hath been sold unto thee, and hath served thee six years, thou shalt let him go free from thee: but your fathers hearkened not unto me, neither inclined their ear.
15 And ye were now turned, and had done that which is right in mine eyes, in proclaiming liberty every man to his neighbor; and ye had made a covenant before me in the house which is called by my name: 16 but ye turned and profaned my name, and caused every man his servant, and every man his handmaid, whom ye had let go free at their pleasure, to return; and ye brought them into subjection (After the freedom Jesus brought us into, men fell into factious religious bondage of denominationalism), to be unto you for servants and for handmaids.
17 Therefore thus saith Jehovah: ye have not hearkened unto me, to proclaim liberty, every man to his brother, and every man to his neighbor: behold, I proclaim unto you a liberty, saith Jehovah, to the sword, to the pestilence, and to the famine; and I will make you to be tossed to and fro among all the kingdoms of the earth.)
(Isn't it amazing that at this time almost all countries have agreed to a Jubilee in which debt is being dissolved between nations and peoples. This will also set them free from the elite’ economic system of debt which has plundered the world for them. In like manor God will scatter those who hold God’s people in bondage bring about His promise to make one flock with one shepherd.)
I went over to a table and set my plate down and decided to go and invite others to the cafeteria to eat with us. So, me and another sister from UBM went out into the streets around the church to find others and bring them in to eat. We saw a brother standing near a stone wall with his arms crossed and looking around like he was waiting for something or someone. (That someone is the Lion of Judah who will set the captives free. The Messiah/Man-child has come to feed His people but many like the Jews don't recognize this yet.)
We went up to him and told him to come with us into the cafeteria to eat with us. But he refused to leave that spot. I was really worried because he wouldn’t come with us and I was expressing my concern about him to the sister that was with me all the way back to the cafeteria. I was so concerned that I couldn’t eat until I found a way to bring him in.
He was our brother and I was grieved because he was unbelieving about our invitation. He insisted on waiting for something that he thought was still coming but it had already come. Then I woke up. (The gospel is that salvation, spirit, soul, body and circumstances has already come by way of the sacrifice of Jesus. Many are waiting when all they have to do is believe and confess the Word.)
I asked Father for a word by faith at random for the brother that wouldn’t come with us and my finger was on ‘hunted sheep’ in Jer 50:17 Israel (Like the Church) is a hunted sheep; the lions have driven him away: first, the king of Assyria devoured him; and now at last Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath broken his bones. (The beast has driven them away from the revelation of the gospel.)
I asked Father for a word by faith at random for this dream and my finger was on, ’take away the wicked from before the king’ in Pro 25:5 (in context 4-5) 4 Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner: 5 Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
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Protection And Provision For Man-Child And Bride David Eells - 10/8/23 Word To The David Man-Childs Deborah Fenske – 9/21/23 “My son, you have fought the good fight. You have run well. And you are about to win the race. Keep fighting. Keep running. For you, and for mine who have learned well, and are running well, the prize is just a head. It won’t be long now for what you have been waiting for while exhorting, and encouraging everyone in faith to believe, and by faith to receive. It won’t be long. Only take courage. You have fought well, learned well, lived well, and taught well the sum of My words, the truth. All that you have endured coming against you, and against UBM, and all lives I have touched through you, have come against Me. We have been in this together. I will not leave you or forsake you now. What I raise up, and who I lift up, no one can take down. Stay strong. Remember well My faithfulness.”
Provision For The Man-Child And Bride Tianna Fire - 4/28/23 (David’s notes in red) I dreamt we were driving around Australia, but instead of hot desert it was like Canada with snow and very cold. (Winter represents Tribulation) So, we went into the lobby and noticed many people waiting. A man who worked there to quicken things, was reading out the names of people who had already prepaid in full for their accommodations; when their name was called, they would go to him and get their room key in an envelope. Samuel and I stood close to the man, and he read out a few names and then he said the name, “Samuel Fire” and we were shocked as we had never been here before and we had not made a reservation or anything, we hadn’t even planned to be here. (The Lord has all our days planned for us if we trust and follow Him. Isa 65:24 And it shall come to pass that, before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.) Samuel went up to the man and he was handed an envelope with a room key, and we went to the elevator to go up to our fully paid hotel room. I opened the envelope and there was also a receipt and it said that there were 3 nights fully paid for. (The receipt is our redemption paid for by blood of Christ Jesus and the 3 nights represents how long He was dead in the tomb before His resurrection. Rom 3:24-25 being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 whom God set forth to be a propitiation, through faith, in his blood…) It included all meals, and there were all these free vouchers and free tickets to see places around the town. (The blood of Jesus has paid in full for every need we may have, and our Father’s grace and desire is to bless us in everything. Php 4:19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Eph 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ:) One of the free things included was doing a tour on a houseboat and there was an abundance of free food and other items there. Samuel prayed for the meaning of this dream, and he heard, “In the belly of the earth for 3 nights and to be freed and paid for. Your journey will go beyond the earthly areas and reach past the spiritual. You will have complete access to Me and the Kingdom. There will be blessings, and your duty will have Heavenly results for eternity.”
Bride Gets Rich Before The Storm Eve Brast - 2018 (David’s notes in red)
(I Believe Eve is representing the Bride in the dream below because Eve was the Bride of the first Adam and the corporate Bride, represented by Eve will be the Bride of the last Adam, Jesus.) I dreamed that I was in a large, covered ocean bay for cruise liners and mega yachts. There was a special party room for the wealthy elites where the offices were located that managed the port docks in this bay enclosure. I walked inside the party room and there were many very wealthy people standing around and socializing. The men all wore tuxes, and the women were dressed in evening gowns and formal wear. They were all decked out in very expensive fine jewelry. They all behaved towards me as if I were one of them even though I wasn’t dressed like them. At one point an old woman with silver grey hair came up to me. She reminded me of my great grandmother who had been a very wealthy woman in real life. She had a necklace of large pearls around her neck. She handed me a check for 8 billion dollars. (8 is the number of Jesus, and new beginnings and billion represents all needs supplied. Psa 45:9-12 Kings' daughters are among thy honorable women: At thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir. 10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; Forget also thine own people, and thy father's house: 11 So will the king desire thy beauty; For he is thy lord; and reverence thou him. 12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; The rich among the people shall entreat thy favor.) After this I went out of the party room and down to the docks where there was a large white boat like a yacht. I and several others went down into the belly of the boat where there were many rows of wooden benches with an isle down the center like an old one room church from the 1800’s. There was a row of circular window ports on each side of the boat corresponding to each row of benches. After we were seated, the boat embarked on its journey. The waters were fairly calm at first but then the storm came, and the waves were tossing the boat around violently. There were times when I thought the boat would sink because the ocean waters were covering the port windows almost constantly. This is all I can remember. (The Storm is almost here and the Bride shall endure in faith.)
Obedience In Provision Anonymous 3/30/23 (David’s Notes in Red) I had a vision of an average man. He was suddenly blessed with a very large abundance of money and a driven calling from God. (There are many prophecies of the Man-child being abundantly blessed to build the Kingdom of God.) The man was then led to buy all these businesses and houses that were for sale, and he owned almost a whole city. (Many people represented by the houses will be coming into the Kingdom in Spirit and Truth.) In so doing and led by God, to change a country and giving hope and faith by his example in servitude. Every one of the businesses and houses were for those in need. Housing the poor and the faithful in Christ; businesses were used for His Glory according to the Word and Christ and gave spiritual truth and provision for all their needs to be met. In return, all those he helped then participated with their gifting or their profession and many helped in genuine love as one community for God, and it grew. The changes even convinced many non-believers not to change it back to what it had been. (I felt this is our deepest desire to have His Kingdom be established here and now in the physical, not for our own selves but to fulfil the needs of others.)
The Bride's Supernatural Provision And Work Eve Brast - 09/13/2008 (David's notes in red) I had a dream. It was midnight and my grandmother had died and I had received a large inheritance from her estate. All of a sudden, a golden car appeared in front of me. (Eve here represents the Bride, the true child of the ancient Church, who gave us a large and valuable inheritance: the way of Christ.) I had been walking along a city street heading north. Hurricane Ike was tearing up the south portion of Texas. (Ike is short for Isaac, the promised Man-child, who will bring judgment on the world as Moses did and the white horse rider will in hopes of repentance from the people of God. The Man-child is also the head of the Bride like Mordecai [meaning little boy] brought Esther into the provision and protection of the King's house.) It was starting to mist in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area but I wasn't getting wet. (Wet here would represent the curse of the "water of the Word", which, according to our inheritance, the Bride is not under – Gal 3:13) The car did not have legal tags on the license plate. It was brand new. I got into the golden car and started driving it. A small white sticker appeared in my hand and I placed it on the rear license plate. (God will make the Bride legal in many supernatural ways so that they will not have to worry about any provision.). This is not the way of those under the natural laws of the world but the way of the sons of God who will begin to walk in the Spirit.) I felt desperation and an urgency to go and check on all the brethren! I supernaturally drove all over South and East Texas, checking on my brethren and ministering comfort to them. (As in Esther, the Bride ministered from the ability and safety of the King's house; she will care for the people of God who are in the world.) The golden car never got wet and neither did I. (As the water from the storm, Ike, destroyed many as the curse, but not any who have appropriated the inheritance.) As I drove around, I was being watched everywhere I went and there were very few people in stores or on the streets. It was very dark. (As the Bride moves about freely, she will see no electricity and the stores empty, with Martial Law, which are a sign of things to come.) I had started in the south and headed north. Then, as I had finished ministering in east Texas, and was headed west to my new home that used to be my grandmother's, (The house of holiness and power that the early Church Fathers had -- the house of the King) four men had spotted my illegally placed tags on the license plate and had alerted Michael Chertoff (Secretary of Homeland Security), who then ordered a massive search for me. ("Michael" means "who is like God" in Hebrew. "Chertoff" means "of the devil" in Russian. "Homeland" reminds everyone of the Nazi era. Anyway, the beast in whom the devil lives will be looking for the Bride, just like Haman did in Esther.) I passed a police officer with a radar gun standing outside his squad car. I drove past him, unconcerned, and he acted like he didn't even notice me. (The Bride will travel in the Spirit, breaking the laws of nature, even during Martial Law, and will escape detection when it serves God's purpose.) I pulled into the driveway of my grandmother's home that she had left to me. It was still raining outside but I and the car were still dry. I felt like I was walking in another dimension (in the Spirit of the Kingdom there is no curse.) because I could feel great desperation and devastation all over Texas but my world was calm and dry and peaceful. I saw darkness and misty rain and law enforcement everywhere, but I knew that most others were experiencing heavy rains and winds and floods and great loss! (The curse from Ike is a sign of things to come that will be even more terrible but it will bring revival.) I was not married in this dream, nor did I have any children at this point. (Eve is the Bride-to-be of the last Adam, Jesus.) I went inside the house; it was elegantly furnished and immaculate. (The Bride at the beginning of the seven day Marriage Feast has all the benefits of a Queen.) There was a double stainless steel refrigerator packed with food and full pantries stocked with all kinds of provisions. I had never owned any of these types or qualities or car or home or food before in my whole life. Nor had I ever experienced such peace and comfort. (There will be perfect peace and provision for God's Bride. PTL!) I had lived "hand-to-mouth", on the edge of destitution, up until this point in my dream, always just trusting God. I had owned nothing. (The great trials of faith are coming to an end for the Bride. God's provision in times of the curse is complete, as we believe. Phl.4:19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. The Bride will distribute the benefits of the King's house to the queens, concubines and virgins, as in Song of Solomon.) I had pulled the tag sticker off the rear license plate and wadded it up and stuck it in my right front pocket when I had gotten out in the driveway. (She no more has to appease the world; she is now fully walking in the Spirit.) After I had checked out the kitchen, I went out into the garage. There was a large, full moon-shaped grave dug on the right-hand side. I thought, "That was a strange shape for a grave!" (The full moon represents death to self since it is dead.) In the grave was a Texas State Highway 60 MPH speed limit sign. (The full moon-shaped grave with the 60-mph sign means 60 fold moon glory that the Bride begins the tribulation as.) As I looked at it, I was a little sad but relieved at the same time and, at the same time, disgusted! I reached into my pocket and threw the wadded tag sticker into the grave. Then the car license plates appeared in my hand and I threw them in the grave, also. (The law of the sticker, plate and speed limit were on the old man who has now died. She will be dead to the law of the harlot church which the beast will persecute her for, as in Jesus' day. The heavenly spirit man who can move at the speed of thought is exempt. I once was translated halfway around the world, breaking all the natural laws of man. I broke every speed limit, didn't even buy a plane ticket and bypassed customs. I have prayed for gas and didn't have to pay for it; prayed for money and didn't have to borrow it. I was, according to the law, medically neglect because only God healed me.) I walked back into the house and changed my clothes. (Put on the new life and walk of Christ – Rom 13:14.) Suddenly, my son Elijah appeared in front of me, holding a bowl of ice cream and he thanked me for it. I just looked at him and smiled. I didn't say anything to him because I knew I couldn't take any credit for the provision! (Elijah was the spiritual man who was translated, breaking the speed limit, and couldn't be killed or arrested by the 50 soldiers who sought for him – 2Ki 1:8-10. He had every supply by the ravens, brook and angels. And it was all grace from God. As Jesus raised up two corporate witnesses among the Bride who followed Him, so Moses and Elijah will be raised up with the Bride's provision.) I walked into the living room and looked at the front page of the newspaper on the coffee table. There was a picture of the four men who witnessed me driving with illegal tags. Two of the men looked like Brad Pitt and the other two looked like John Travolta. The picture on the newspaper started moving and I could hear their false accusations of me to the reporter and to the FEMA people. (Just as actors were found by the Pharisees to falsely accuse Jesus, so there are the factious who falsely accuse the Bride. Haman falsely accused the body and the Bride was one of them but she escaped the beast and went to the King.) At that point my cell phone rang and my friend Cindy said, "Eve! Do you realize that you are being sought by 70,000 people right now?!" I said, "No, I had no idea". This didn't bother me. I was happy because I knew they would find me and learn what the Truth was. (The Bride's gift to be preserved and above the laws of nature will cause many to seek her out. In 2Sa 24:15, 70,000 Israelites died of the plague but Jerusalem, the Bride, was not affected.) After this, I looked out the front door and there was a police truck parked on the street facing left in front of the house. It was dark inside the truck and I couldn't see the officers, but I knew they were watching the house, but I also knew they were forbidden to harass me or arrest me. Then I woke up. (Jesus delivered us from the curse of the Law, having already become our curse – Gal 3:13. God is sovereign. "When a man's ways please the Lord, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him".)
The Light Attracts Anonymous 5/14/23 (David’s notes in red) I dreamed that the UBM brethren and I lived in a community on a mountain, and it was surrounded by forests and could only be accessed by walking. (Psa 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. This was only accessible by walking with the Lord. The mountain represents Mount Zion, who is the Bride, where only those that partake of the unleavened bread of the Word dwell together in unity as a Body. The promises of the Word can only be accessed by walking in His Word. Jas 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only. Those who are only hearers are soon gone.) A few of us had to travel to a faraway city, I forgot why, but we didn't have any money or any means to get to the city. We went on foot and it would take too long to get there on foot alone. (Luk 10:4 Carry no purse, no wallet, no shoes; and salute no one on the way.) The Lord told us to go check inside a Bible. (The Bible has the promise to all provision.) Inside it had many $100 notes, and we knew that the Lord had put money there for us. We heard from God that it was to be used to travel to the city, and the Lord will provide the rest of the money we need along the way. (Php 4:19 And my God shall supply your every need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Our Father’s promises are in the Word. Everything we need is provided for in Christ.) So, we ventured out on foot until we got down the mountain, and out of the forest, to a road where we caught a bus and then a train into the city. The city was next to the ocean, and it was gigantic. The city felt like it was a different world and it was so unfamiliar to us. (We are not of this world and it is foreign to us. Joh 17:16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.) We got off the train and were led to a specific motel where we stayed. It was a shared room with four beds, a kitchen, bathroom and open plan lounge room. It was bigger and better than we needed, and we paid for three nights to stay there. (Our Lord Jesus stayed in a ‘tomb’ that couldn’t hold him for three nights.) Our first night there, I had a dream that we walked past this specific building, and it had a red brick lodge that was surrounded by a spikey black fence, and next to it was a black shut-up building that was entirely black, and all the windows were blacked out and it was very dark. But there was a small light attached to the building that was on, and the light shined onto the street next to the building. And on the road was this giant white occultic symbol on the road. (2Co 11:14 And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light.) (As we have seen, Satanists seek to entrap God’s people with their witchcraft and Voo-doo but they cannot keep the elect.) I woke up and told the brethren about the dream I just had. Later that day we walked throughout the city praying in tongues, and we went past areas that had buildings with occultic symbolism and dark strongholds; and we did spiritual warfare against it all. (Eph 6:12 For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh, but against the principalities, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spirituals of the wickedness in the heavenlies. 18 with all prayer and supplication praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.) We got to the other side of the city and went into a shop, where we bought the things we needed to take back to the brethren. Everyone was watching us as if we clearly stood out and were from somewhere else. (We are the light and representation of Christ. Mat 5:14-16 Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but upon the lampstand and it shineth unto all those in the house. 16 Thus let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.) Together in unity, we all decided on the things we needed and the things we didn’t. There was no argument or disagreement, but complete unity as if we were one of mind, and everyone there witnessed it. (God is removing those who are disobedient to the Word which makes us one. thorns in the side. The true Body is in one accord. Rom 15:5-6 Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus: 6 that with one accord ye may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Php 2:2-4 make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; 3 doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; 4 not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.) There was a man in there that kept following us around the store. He stood watching us from afar, but always kept us in his sight. He seemed intrigued and curious about who we are and what we are doing. When we got to the checkout the cashier totaled the cost to $300, and then a random man stepped up and said he would pay for it, and we praised God for His provision. We kept walking around the city praying aloud and in spirit, breaking strongholds. The man from the shop kept following us all day but from afar. It didn’t bother us because we knew God was in control and we felt to only talk with him if he spoke to us first. At one point I turned around and smiled at him and he was shocked because he was trying to appear as if he wasn’t following us. (Mat 26:58 But Peter followed him afar off, unto the court of the high priest, and entered in, and sat with the officers, to see the end) It was nighttime now, so we started walking back to the motel, still praying. I looked to my left and saw the exact same building from my dream. I told the brethren that it was the building from the dream, all the details were the exact same. So, we stopped and prayed specifically for this place for a while, and I felt there were a few people inside the building that were Satanists and they could feel something changing in the spiritual. (Dreams are often given as warnings and prompt us to pray down enemies and fight in the spirit.) As we were heading back to the motel, it was made known to us that the man from the shop was still following us and there were two other Satanists that were in that red brick building that were also following us. We got back to the motel and stayed the night. The three men that followed us stayed outside of our room watching and waiting for us, but we felt no fear, only peace and rest in God, knowing that He is in control and will not let us be harmed. (Isa 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.) The next day we felt God wanted us to go back home so we called a taxi to come pick us up to take us to a bus station. The taxi arrived and we went out of the motel room straight into the taxi which took us to the bus station. It was made known to us that the three men had arranged to follow us in a black car, they followed us the whole way in the taxi and on the bus until we got off the bus at the edge of the forest. (The satanists love to stalk us this way looking for any way they can accuse us.) We walked through the forest, back to the community where we lived, the exact same way we had left. It was a long time of walking, and the three satanist men were still following us on foot from a distance. As we got closer and closer to the UBM brethren, the presence of the Lord grew stronger and stronger and more intense; with an abundance of pure love, peace, joy, beyond words. We arrived at the village and there was a giant playground with swings and climbing structures and slides, where all the children were playing while several adults were there watching. Some were praying, and others were reading. There were about 50-100 people in the community. The elders were in a separate area together in deep prayer seeking the Lord. Joe Britts who was an elder in the dream, came out and said that he heard from God that, “The enemy keeps trying to distract us all from seeking God and we all need to spend more alone time in God’s presence.” Everyone there listened and their spirits bore witness to this Word from the Lord and in complete agreement. As the three men got closer and closer to the village, it was as if evil and darkness was shedding off from them and they were becoming cleaner and cleaner as they came to the village. They all fell face down in complete fear and reverence to God as they could feel His presence, and they could see His Love and Jesus in all of us. (The elect among the satanists will eventually be converted. We are near this point now. Php 2:10-11 that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to God the Father’s glory.) They could see there was no error in following Jesus’ ways, and that it was the Truth and their eyes were opened. They were given a new heart so quickly, that from just being in God’s presence which was manifesting through us, they had complete repentance without even yet understanding the Gospel, but it was because of Jesus’ presence. They so quickly let go of everything evil and cried out to God in front of everyone, and they were changed and became completely new spiritually and it felt as if they were babies that had just been born. (Joh 3:5-8 Jesus answered, Amen, Amen, I say unto thee, Except one be born of water and Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 What is born of the flesh is flesh; and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said to thee, Ye must be born from above. 8 The Spirit breatheth where he willeth, and thou hearest his voice, but knowest not whence he cometh, and whither he goeth: so is every one born of the Spirit.) Everyone prayed for them and shared the Gospel and Truth of the Word and had Holy Love and forgiveness towards them. They came into complete unity with us, and the Word and they grew very quickly in Jesus and had much zeal and passion for the Lord. They eagerly wanted to go share Jesus with everyone back in the city but were waiting for the right time to go back. It was as if when in the city they could see Jesus and the light without knowing it was Jesus, and their conscious bore witness that Jesus’ way is truth and they wanted Jesus, that’s why they followed us. (Joh 14:6-7 Jesus saith to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but through me. 7 If ye had known me, ye would have known my Father also: henceforth ye know and have seen him.)
MAN-CHILD AND BRIDE TYPES David Eells The first thing we discover from the types of the Man-child is that he has a history before being anointed. Many are claiming this office without any such history. For instance Moses, Abraham, David, Joseph, etc., faithfully kept the flocks that represent God’s people before coming to rule with the greater anointing of their first throne experience. With this knowledge of the following types of this experience will be in right perspective. Jesus was born of the Woman, Israel, and was first to receive the former rain anointing of the Holy Spirit as His first throne experience. He was tried in His own wilderness experience for forty days and anointed to lead Israel (Luk.4:18). Kings received this anointing in the Old Testament as a type for the Man-child ministry (1Sam.2:10; 10:1,10;16:13). In 1 Samuel 16:13 David was anointed with the Holy Spirit to sit in the throne as King over Israel as a type for Jesus and the Man-child. (Luk.1:32) He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David. Jesus’ work was to rule true Israel, bringing the disciples through the wilderness that He had been tried in. The word “wilderness” is translated “desert” in the Gospels. This is where Jesus taught, fed, and delivered the people from the curse. In type, He was then crucified to Self, glorified, and caught up to the second throne experience. He then returned to minister to the disciples for forty days, representing the forty years between His resurrection and when the harlot, Israel, was destroyed in 70 A.D. At this time the disciples, who were alive and remained, fled to the mountains, representing the Promised Land or heaven. In type, this is when Jesus, Who promised to be with them to the end of the age, was caught up to the third throne experience, which we will explain more carefully later. Joseph was born of the Woman, Israel, and was tried in his own wilderness experience. As a type of the First-fruits he was favored more than all of his brethren by his father, Jacob, whose regenerate name was Israel. Israel represented God to Joseph because, according to Strong’s Concordance, his name means, “He will rule as God” and he was also the father of all corporate Israel, just as Christ is the head of all corporate true Christianity. At this time, Joseph received two revelations that all of Israel bowed down to him as ruler in a type of the first throne experience (Gen.37:1-10). Joseph also brought the bad report of his brethren’s evil doings before his father, like Elijah did at his throne experience on the mountain. Joseph was rejected by his own people (Gen.37:2-4,11,18,23,28) and the Egyptians. Like Jesus, he was falsely accused by the harlot, Potiphar’s wife, and cast into prison where he “preached unto the spirits in prison” (1Pet.3:19) as a type of the dead. In type, by Joseph’s word, the butler was resurrected and the baker condemned. Also, like Jesus, he was then caught up to the throne of Egypt, as a type of the world, in a second throne experience (Gen.41:40-44). Joseph preserved the people of God through the seven years of famine, which was their own wilderness tribulation experience (54-57). In type, he then went to the Promised Land with Israel in the totally dead-to-self state, for they carried his remains with them after four hundred years of bondage as a type of the Tribulation (Gen.15:13; 50:24-25). This was a type of going to the heavenly Promised Land in a third throne experience. Abraham was born from Babylon and, having left Lot in the sin cities of the plain, went through his wilderness to the heavenly Promised Land, which the Lord gave him as an inheritance and type of the first throne experience (Gen.13:11-15). He then returned from the Promised Land to deliver Lot, a citizen of Sodom who had been taken captive by the kings, which is a type of the Man-child delivering the saints in the world, who will have been taken captive by the ten-king beast of Revelation (Gen.14). After delivering Lot, he went to the heavenly Promised Land and saw Melchizedek in the King’s Vale (Gen.14:17-18). (Heb.7:1) For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, (2) to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; (3) without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like unto the Son of God), abideth a priest continually. This clearly makes Melchizedek a type of Jesus, Who after receiving His new body, is totally born from above and has no earthy genealogy. In type, Abraham as the Man-child went to see the Lord in this third throne experience. Elijah went through the wilderness and was caught up to the mount of God as his first throne experience (1Ki.19:4,8). He then returned to the wilderness to teach Elisha, who represents the Woman in Revelation 12:6 (16-17). Also in 2 Kings 2:6-14 Elijah makes a special trip to the wilderness to pass on his mantle to Elisha. Then Elijah was caught up in a whirlwind second throne experience. Elisha, as the Woman Church, then faces forty-two lads or youths from “Beth-el,” meaning “the house of God,” who persecute him in verses 23-24. This is a type of the persecution of the witnesses by immature apostates from the Church in the last forty-two months or 3½ years of the Tribulation (Rev.13:5-7). These forty-two lads, representing the harlot, were torn by the bears or beast exactly as in Revelation 17:16-17. John, on the Isle of Patmos, was a type of the Man-child. He told the Church that he was a “partaker with you in the tribulation” (Rev.1:9). As we saw in the last chapter, he was caught up to the throne of God and given a revelation of the Tribulation wilderness (4:1-2). He was also given a revelation of the apostasy in the Church and told to share his revelation with seven angels, who were to give it to the seven churches (Rev.1:11, 2:1,8,12,18, 3:1,7,14). “Angel” in these cases is the Greek word angelos meaning “messenger” and is also used of ministers in the New Testament (Luk.7:24,27, 9:52). The equivalent Hebrew word in the Old Testament is translated “messenger” when speaking of ministers (Mal.2:7), John the Baptist and Jesus (3:1). Since it doesn’t make sense that John sent the revelation to the churches by angels, he must have sent it by seven minister messengers who in turn shared it with the seven churches (Rev.1:11). This is exactly what Jesus the Man-child did. He shared His revelation with minister messengers, who shared it with the seven churches in Acts and in the Word. Ezekiel was consistently called “son of man” as a type of Jesus the Man-child. He was also caught up to the throne (Eze.1:26) and anointed with the Spirit of God for ministry (2:2). Like John, the Man-child in Revelation, Ezekiel was given a vision of the four living creatures (1:10), and revelations of the seven-year tribulation and captivity (3:15), image of the beast, abomination of desolation, mark of God (5-9), the corporate false prophet (13), the beast kingdom’s attack on the people of God and their destruction (38-39), the wars between the nations, the restoration of God’s people to the kingdom (36-37), the measurements of the restored spiritual temple of God (40-43), the coming of the Lord as the Prince and His inheritance given to the saints (46), etc. What are the chances of John and Ezekiel receiving the same revelation to bring to the Church? Moses was born of the Woman, Israel, and was tried in his own wilderness experience for forty years just as Jesus was for forty days. Then he ascended the mountain of God where he was given authority and anointing to bring Israel through the wilderness to the same mountain, again like Jesus. This was a type of his first throne experience (Exo.3:2-5,12). Moses then brought Israel half-way through their wilderness, by distance, which is a type of 3½ years of the Tribulation, and again ascended the mountain in a second throne experience, again like Jesus. Here he was glorified in soul because his “face shone” (Exo.34:29-35). (Both Moses and Jesus were in this second throne experience for forty days, the number of tribulation.) Moses then continued to bring Israel through the wilderness for forty years to the Promised Land, which, as we have seen, Jesus also did in type. Here Moses ascended the mountain where spiritually his old man died as he was caught up to the heavenly Promised Land, as Israel also entered the Promised Land (Deu.34:5-6; Jos.1:2). This was a type of his third throne experience. As we have seen, even though there are different stages and levels of walking in the presence of God, all fully enter the kingdom in their new body at the same time. (1Cor.15:51)…We all shall not sleep, but we shall all be changed, (52) in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. Moses and Aaron, when seen together, are a clear type of the first and second Man-child, on opposite ends of the New Testament. As we have seen, Moses typified the first Man-child, Jesus. Moses, like Jesus on the cross, put to death the Egyptian, typifying the old man, and left Egypt as a type of the world, to marry a Gentile bride who was one of seven daughters, like the favored Philadelphia Church (Exo.2:12,21). Jesus, as the first New Testament Man-child, will be met, many years later, in the kingdom by the second Man-child of the end time. In the same way Moses, as the first Man-child, was met many years later on the mountain of God by Aaron (Exo.4:27), which represents the first throne experience of the second Man-child in the end time. Clearly, Moses typified God who spoke through Aaron, just as Jesus is God and will speak through the second end time Man-child. (Exo.4:16) And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people; and it shall come to pass, that he shall be to thee a mouth, and thou shalt be to him as God. (7:1) And the Lord said unto Moses, See, I have made thee as God to Pharaoh; and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. Aaron, as the second Man-child, received his authority and instructions from Moses on that mountain and returned to save the Woman in Egypt (Exo.4:28). In the same way the second end time Man-child will receive his authority and instructions from Jesus and return to save the Woman in the world. (Rev.14:1) And I saw, and behold, the Lamb standing on the mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty and four thousand, having his name, and the name of his Father, written on their foreheads. Notice that Aaron, as the second Man-child, actually does the speaking and the signs in Egypt but behind him is Moses, as Jesus, giving authority. (Exo.4:30) And Aaron spake all the words which the Lord had spoken unto Moses, and did the signs in the sight of the people. The chain of authority, to bring the Woman out of the world and through the wilderness, is from the Father to Jesus to the end time Man-child of Revelation 12. We need to lay a little foundation before sharing the types of the Bride being caught up to the throne. The Bride, although a different parable than the Man-child, includes the Man-child. David represented the Man-child as he sat on the throne. David’s throne was called “the throne of the kingdom” (1Ki.1:46-47). The son of David was told that his throne was God’s throne on earth. (2Chr.9:8) Blessed be the Lord thy God, who delighted in thee, to set thee on his throne, to be king for the Lord thy God…. Since the Man-child is the First-fruits of “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” then the Bridegroom lives in the Man-child. This is the spiritual throne to which the Man-child is caught up. This makes him the earthly head of the body of the Bride, for he will rule in the capital city of spiritual Jerusalem, which represents the Bride. (Rev.21:9) …Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the wife of the Lamb. (10) And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem…. (I will point out later how this whole spiritual kingdom is growing in the earth at this time.) Notice that the Man-child, as head, is always typed as a man in the Scripture, and the commands of the New Testament agree. (1Cor.11:3) But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man…. (1Tim.2:12) But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness. This was obeyed in that neither Jesus nor His disciples ordained women as elders. The Greek in “a son, a man-child” in Revelation 12:5 is literally, “a son, a male.” The word “Man” rarely comes from the actual word for male in Scripture, but here it does. It is true that there is only one body. (Gal.3:28) There … can be no male and female; for ye all are one [man] in Christ Jesus. It is also true that different members of that one body; whether men, women, servants, children, etc. have distinct rules in the New Testament, which must be obeyed to be in the Bride or Man-child. Anyone who would like to look further into this can read extensive Biblical proof in our article, “The Word, Women and Authority” on our site https://www.ubm1.org/ Jezebel spirits generally hate us for holding to the truth. On the other hand, Jerusalem, which we see is the Bride, was made up of both men and women. David, who ruled IN Jerusalem, was also a member of the larger Bride body. This capital city and its people, which represented the greater bridal throne, will enter into the nature, character, and authority of Jesus to a greater degree than the rest of the Church, represented by the twelve tribes outside of Jerusalem. (Jer.3:17) At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the Lord; and all the nations (Hebrew: “Gentiles”) shall be gathered unto it, to the name (meaning nature, character, and authority) of the Lord, to Jerusalem: neither shall they walk any more after the stubbornness of their evil heart. Notice that this end time throne is for the Bride, who is being gathered out of all nations through her submission to the throne of David. This gives greater meaning to the statement of Jesus, “He that overcometh, I will give to him to sit down with me in my throne” (Rev.3:21). Jesus, as the Bridegroom, came in a body of the son of David (Rom.1:3) and was anointed to rule on the spiritual throne of David. Those separating from the apostate people of God, and learning to submit to His headship, were typed as the Bride by John. (Joh.3:29) He that hath the bride is the bridegroom…. The Man-child Jesus quickly taught the Bride to come into her kingdom authority under Him. The end time Man-child is also a spiritual body of the son of David, in whom Jesus the Bridegroom lives, and will raise up the Bride into the kingdom authority of her throne. This also shows us how the Groom will celebrate the marriage feast of seven days, with the Bride on earth for the last seven years. What is considered by many a strange verse points this out. Speaking of Jerusalem (the Bride) the Lord said, “For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee; and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee” (Isa.62:5). Notice that the sons of God are not only born of the Church but of the more faithful Bride body within her, and they, as the earthly body of the Bridegroom from heaven, are used by the Lord to fellowship with His Bride during the marriage feast on earth. The Man-child is comprised of the first-born sons of God, in whom Jesus lives, who are the head of the Bride’s body. Just as Jesus is the spiritual head of the Bride, so the Man-child is His earthly body head in whom He dwells. The Hebrew custom of the marriage feast is a spiritual picture that shows the Bride in royal apparel sitting on her throne for seven day/years, next to the King on his throne, before going to the King’s house in heaven. Once again I reference The Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia of the Bible, Page 97 under “Marriage.” My notes are in parentheses. The bridegroom was the king for a week (seven-year wedding feast). During the whole week their majesties wore their festal clothes (as they sat on their thrones), did not work, and merely looked on at the games – except that now and then the queen joined in a dance. Accompanied by his friends (John the Baptist was a friend of the bridegroom – Joh.3:29) with tambourines and a band they went to the bride’s house (which is obviously on earth) where the wedding ceremonies were to start. The bride richly dressed, adorned with jewels, usually wore a veil (symbolizing submission – 1Cor.11:5-13), which she took off only in the bridal chamber. Escorted by her companions (the virgins), the bride was led to the home of the bridegroom (in heaven). This shows that the Bride is already chosen before she sits on the throne at the beginning of the seven days, through which time she is being perfected. Notice that, after sitting on the throne with her Lord for the seven days/years of the feast, representing the Tribulation, on the eighth day, the day of circumcision when the flesh is cut off, they all go to the Bridegroom’s home in heaven. Also notice that neither the virgins nor the friends of the Bridegroom are on the throne during these last seven days/years, only the Bride. Even though we all have been given that position through the promises of God, not all will walk by faith and obedience to manifest it. The whole Church is fond of calling itself the Bride but far fewer will overcome to sit on the throne. As we have already seen, the one who sits on the throne is betrothed to the King and has all the rights and inheritance as though she were married. Let us look again at the relationship of the Man-child head and the body of the Bride. The story of Esther is a prophecy of the end time Bride being caught up to the authority of the throne under the authority and training of the Man-child. Throughout this story Mordecai represents the head and Man-child. The Talmud lists him as a prophet (Megilla 15). Mordecai means “little man” in Hebrew and “little boy” in Persian, both of which mean “man-child.” Mordecai was in the place of the throne before Esther was. (Est.2:5) There was a certain Jew in Shushan the palace, whose name was Mordecai…. Not only was his place in the palace but he is mentioned nine times in various ways as “sitting at the king’s gate” or said to be one of “the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate.” The King, of course, represents Jesus and the king’s gate was the place of the government, the place of judges and counselors. It is likely that all of the subjugate nations under Ahasuerus or Xerxes had representatives to the king there, just as the “seven princes of Persia and Media” (1:14) were there. Mordecai was probably the head of God’s people since the Jews were twice called “the people of Mordecai” (3:6). This governmental head over God’s people represents the Man-child. It is he that nourishes the Bride with the beauty and wisdom that comes from the Word until she comes to the throne, as Esther did. (2:7) And he brought up (Hebrew: “nourished”) Hadassah, that is, Esther…. Even when Esther came to the throne she was under the headship of Mordecai. (2:20) Esther had not yet made known her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him. It was Mordecai who sent “to charge her that she should go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to make request before him, for her people” (4:8). This intercession of the Bride was to save the people, who represent the larger Church body, from Haman, who represents the beast. For some, this battle represents the saving of the inner spiritual man from the beastly carnal man who will seek to kill him. For others, whose carnal man is already dead, this will represent their deliverance from the world beast. The time came when the king took from the beast his symbol of authority to persecute God’s wayward people and gave it, instead, to Mordecai to save them. (8:2) And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And even though Esther had been given the house of Haman, she willingly gave Mordecai the authority over it. And Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman. At this time the king said, (8) Write ye also to the Jews, as it pleaseth you, in the king’s name, and seal it with the king’s ring; for the writing which is written in the king’s name, and sealed with the king’s ring, may no man reverse. Mordecai, the Man-child, passed on the authority of the king to God’s people to stand on the Word and save their lives just as Jesus did to His disciples. (9)…And it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews…. (11) Wherein the king granted the Jews that were in every city to gather themselves together, and to stand for their life, to destroy, to slay, and to cause to perish, all the power of the people and province that would assault them…. God’s people will learn that they are not under the curse of sin or death and that the Word is their sword to defend them. The Man-child and the Church under him will walk in greater and greater authority of King Jesus to destroy the kingdom of the beast with the power of the Word. (9:4) For Mordecai was great in the king’s house, and his fame went forth throughout all the provinces; for the man Mordecai waxed greater and greater. (5) And the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and with slaughter and destruction, and did what they would unto them that hated them. (10:2) And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the full account of the greatness of Mordecai, whereunto the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? (3) For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the good of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed. Now that we see the relationship of the Man-child to the Bride, let’s look at an outline of bride types that coordinates with the man-child types above. Remember that we will explain the spiritual nature of the throne experiences later. Esther, along with all the fair virgins of the kingdom, were gathered into the house of the women to see whom Ahasuerus, the King, would choose as his bride (2:2-3). For taking advantage of everything the King’s chamberlain, as a type of the Holy Spirit, provided, she was loved above all the virgins and made Queen in her first throne experience (13-17). After this time the King promoted Haman, as a type of the dragon/beast (3:1), over the people of God, as another type of the beginning of the Tribulation. The beast then decided to crucify all of the people of God (3:6) and with the permission of the King, set a date to begin this. In one parable, This date represents the middle of the Tribulation. It is here that Esther appeared before the King in a second throne experience to intercede for her people (5:1-3). She received authority with Mordecai to speak for the King and gave authority to the people to stand for their lives and slay the beast kingdom (8:8,11). This will happen from the middle of the Tribulation until the Day of the Lord, when the Bride has fully entered the kingdom in a third throne experience. Then the destruction of the beast will continue as it destroys itself in civil war. The Shulamite bride was born of the Woman, Israel (Sol.3:4; 8:5), tried in her own wilderness experience of being rejected by her own people and was caught up in a first throne experience (6:12). From there she returned (13) to care for God’s vineyard: the virgins, concubines, and queens (7:10-13), who represent the rest of the Church or the Woman. These are also typed as her little sister who come to maturity through her ministry (8:8-12). Within the Bride is the new leadership for God’s people, which will be used by God to bring them to maturity (Mat.21:41). She then was caught up to the third throne experience when she married Solomon. We also see the bride in Psalm 45, who fulfills this same type. As we have seen, the Church goes through seven years of tribulation called the wilderness (Rev.12:6; 17:3). Joseph, as the Man-child type, fed Israel through seven years of famine, foreshadowing the Tribulation. Moses, as the Man-child, fed Israel half-way through the wilderness by distance, representing the first 3½ years. Here he faced God on His mountain in a second throne experience and was glorified when his “face shone” with the glory (Exo.34:29- 35). He then took them the rest of the way to the Promised Land, representing the second 3½ years. Only then did the manna from heaven cease, for then, in type, they entered fully into the kingdom of heaven and no longer needed it (Josh.5:12). Jesus, as the Manchild, took born again Israel 3½ years into their wilderness before also being glorified. This also represents half-way through the Tribulation. In order to fulfill the same type as Joseph and Moses, who went all the way through the Tribulation, Jesus would have had to continue His ministry after His glorification, which He did. He was caught up to the throne of God in a type of the second throne experience and stayed there only a few hours before returning (Joh.20:17,19-20,26). He then passed on His Spirit and authority to the disciples (21-23) for a space of forty days (Act.1:3), which is the number of tribulation. This forty-days’ ministry represented the forty years between Jesus’ glorification and the destruction of the harlot of apostate Israel in 70 A.D., when the disciples escaped to the mountains, representing heaven. In perfect parallel, after Moses’ face shone, he also took Israel forty years through the wilderness to the Promised Land. With Jesus’ forty-day type, that was “for every day a year,” as God said. (Num.14:34) After the number of the days in which ye spied out the land, even forty days, for every day a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, even forty years. That forty years represented the last 3½ years of the Tribulation. Now we see that, in type, Jesus also took them all the way through their tribulation to the Promised Land. He also appeared to the disciples to guide them in the book of Acts, which represented the second 3½ years to show this type. (Act.16:7) And when they were come over against Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia; and the Spirit of Jesus suffered them not. As further proof of this, after His glorification He told them, I am with you always (Greek: “all the days”), even unto the end of the world (Greek: “consummation of the age”) (Mat.28:20). He said He would be with them all the days until the consummation of their age, which was 70 A.D. when the harlot of apostate Israel was destroyed as the saints fled to the mountains at the end of their tribulation. In parallel, we can see the end of the seven-year tribulation is “all the days” “unto the consummation of the age” of the Church, when the modern day harlot will also be destroyed as the saints flee to the kingdom. From these types we can see that the Man-child will be with the Woman Church, in various stages of Sonship, through the seven years of tribulation. In the last 3½ years the Man-child will be in the form that Jesus was during His forty-day ministry after the first 3½ years of His ministry. In this form Jesus walked through walls. (Joh.20:26) …Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst. However, Mary thought He was the gardener (20:15). The two disciples on the road to Emmaus walked with Him, carried on a lengthy conversation, ate with Him and yet thought Him merely human (Luk.24:13-35). He was the manifested Son of God in spirit and soul but not yet body. In type, at this end of the first 3½ years He still had flesh and bones. (Luk.24:39) See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye behold me having. This is the same state symbolized by Moses’ glowing face as he carried Israel through the last half of their wilderness, by distance symbolizing the last 3½ years of our tribulation. That glowing face represented a glorified spirit and soul under a veil, which the Lord said was the flesh in Hebrews 10:20. The body glorification comes at the end of the seven years when we shall all be changed to enter the Promised Land together. (1Cor.15:51) Behold, I tell you a mystery: We all shall not sleep, but we shall all be changed, (52) in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump. Briefly, there are three throne experiences in order to manifest Jesus or complete Sonship in the Man-child First-fruits, who will then lead the Bride in these experiences. The first one is after the Man-child’s personal wilderness experience at the beginning of the Tribulation and involves the full manifestation of Jesus in the spirit. The second one is after bringing the people half-way through the Tribulation and involves the full manifestation of Jesus in the soul. The third one is after the Tribulation and involves the full manifestation of Jesus in the body, meaning the sons will have a born again, heavenly body. The bride had a seven day/year wedding feast before going to the groom’s home. The Bride has the position of sitting with the Bridegroom/Man-child in betrothal for the seven days of the two throne experiences, but the marriage is not fulfilled until after the seven days, when she sits with her husband in the third throne experience. After the seven years of tribulation, we are told in Revelation 19:7 “the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.” This is the time when the whole bridal procession goes to the Bridegroom’s home joined by the resurrected saints of old. It is here that some of those saints may have entered bridal glory to join in that company while others may be virgins or friends of the Bridegroom. In that case, the saying of John the Baptist would not be just a type. (Joh.3:29) He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, that standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is made full. On the other hand, these are the days when the greatest revelation of the testimony of the Word will manifest the Lord in the greatest body of believers the world has ever seen. (2Th.1:10) When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be marvelled at in all them that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day.
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Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
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Walk In Heavenly Places By Faith (8) David Eells – 10/4/23 What Is Perfection? David Eells A believer is accounted perfect by faith! He claims his perfection by faith (Heb. 10:14) For by one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified. As he walks in this faith, God is able to manifest perfection in him. If the unbelieving apostate Christian claims that he is always going to be a sinner (contrary to God’s word) he will have what he says according to Jesus. (Mar. 11:23) Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou taken up and cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he saith cometh to pass; he shall have it. (24) Therefore I say unto you, All things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye received them, and ye shall have them. (Mat.8:13) And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; as thou hast believed, [so] be it done unto thee. (Mat.9:29) ...According to your faith be it done unto you. The same thing can be said of Sanctification or Holiness. Study and see if these things are not so. There is no more important study if we want to grow up in Christ for "as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee". We must believe only the Word. The "seed" in the text of parable of the Sower is sometimes "sperma" in Greek. Jesus said that the seed is the Word. Only the seed of the Word can bring forth the fruit in our heart. It is God’s sperm and brings forth after His kind, but only in the good ground. Jesus said some would be "a hundredfold". This is not souls won by us for this crop is grown in our heart. (Mat.13:23) And he that was sown upon the good ground, this is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; who verily beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. (Mat. 13:19) When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, [then] cometh the evil [one], and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his heart. This is he that was sown by the way side. If we believe man rather than God we will miss the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Php. 3:12) Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect: but I press on, if so be that I may lay hold on that for which also I was laid hold on by Christ Jesus. (13) Brethren, I count not myself yet to have laid hold (I.e. He has not yet manifested perfection.): but one thing `I do', forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, (14) I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Pressing forward to manifest perfection,) (15) Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded: and if in anything ye are otherwise minded, this also shall God reveal unto you. This is perfect by faith. Perfection is ascribed to: Noah: (Gen. 6:8) But Noah found favor in the eyes of Jehovah. (9) These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, [and] perfect in his generations: Noah walked with God. Jacob: (Num. 23:21) He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob; Neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: Jehovah his God is with him, And the shout of a king is among them. David: (1Ki. 11:4) For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods; and his heart was not perfect with Jehovah his God, as was the heart of David his father. Asa: (1Ki. 15:14) But the high places were not taken away: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect with Jehovah all his days. Job: (Job 1:1) There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and turned away from evil. Zacharias and Elizabeth: (Luk. 1:6) And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. Perfection is implied concerning many others: Enoch: (Gen. 5:24) and Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. Elijah: (2Ki. 2:11) And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, [there appeared] a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, which parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. Daniel: (Eze. 14:14) though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord Jehovah. Scriptures relating to perfection: (Gen. 17:1) And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, Jehovah appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be thou perfect. (Deut. 5:32) Ye shall observe to do therefore as Jehovah your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. (Deut. 18:13) Thou shalt be perfect with Jehovah thy God. (Josh. 23:6) Therefore be ye very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left; (1Ki. 8:61) Let your heart therefore be perfect with Jehovah our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day. (1Chr. 28:9) And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind. (1Chr. 29:19) and give unto Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palace, for which I have made provision. (Job 9:20) Though I be righteous, mine own mouth shall condemn me: Though I be perfect, it shall prove me perverse. (21) I am perfect; I regard not myself; I despise my life. (Psa. 18:32) The God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way perfect? (Psa. 37:31) The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide., (37) Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; For there is a [happy] end to the man of peace. (Psa. 101:2) I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way: Oh when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. (Psa. 106:3) Blessed are they that keep justice, And he that doeth righteousness at all times. (Psa. 119:1) Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. (2) Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart. (3) Yea, they do no unrighteousness; They walk in his ways. (Psa. 119:96) I have seen an end of all perfection; [But] thy commandment is exceeding broad. (Pro. 2:21) For the upright shall dwell in the land, And the perfect shall remain in it. (Mat. 5:6) Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. (Mat. 5:48) Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. (Mat. 19:21) Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. (Luk. 6:40) The disciple is not above his teacher: but every one when he is perfected shall be as his teacher. (1 Cor. 2:6) We speak wisdom, however, among them that are fullgrown: yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nought; (2 Co. 7:1) Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. (2 Co.13:9) For we rejoice, when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting. (2 Co. 13:11) Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same mind; live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you. (Eph. 4:11) And he gave some [to be] apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; (12) for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ: (13) till we all attain unto the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a fullgrown man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ; (Php. 1:10) so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ; (11) being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. (Php. 2:15) that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world. (Col. 1:21) And you, being in time past alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works, (22) yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and without blemish and unreproveable before him. (Col. 1:28) whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ; (Col. 2:9) for in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily, (10) and in him ye are made full, who is the head of all principality and power: (11) in whom ye were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ; (Col. 3:14) and above all these things [put on] love, which is the bond of perfectness. (Col. 4:12) Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God. (1Th. 3:10) night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?; (1 Th. 3:13) to the end he may establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. (2 Tim. 2:1) Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. (2 Tim. 3:17) That the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work. (Heb. 6:1) Wherefore leaving the doctrine of the first principles of Christ, let us press on unto perfection; not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,; (Heb. 10:14) For by one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified. (Heb. 13:20) Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, [even] our Lord Jesus, (21) make you perfect in every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom [be] the glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Jas. 1:4) And let patience have [its] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing. (Jas. 1:25) But he that looketh into the perfect law, the [law] of liberty, and [so] continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing. (Jas. 3:2) For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also. (1 Pet.5:10) And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you. (1Jn 2:5) but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him; (1Jn. 3:6) Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither knoweth him. (7) [My] little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous: (8) he that doeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. (9) Whosoever is begotten of God doeth no sin, because his seed abideth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is begotten of God. (10) In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother. (1Jn. 4:12) No man hath beheld God at any time: if we love one another, God abideth in us, and his love is perfected in us; (1Jn. 5:18) We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.
Rivers Of Living Water Samuel Fire - Mid 2019 (David’s notes in red) I sought deliverance of spirits I did not know much about, but knew they were not Christ and they had to go. A brother and sister who follow Christ, led me through deliverance with scripture, and I confessed and repented of any sin related to these spirits. As they prayed and I felt these spirits leaving, in my mind I was praying in the Spirit in Tongues, thinking of The Lord Jesus. I went over the thoughts of my deliberate and intentional complete life giving to Christ in the baptism I had, and scriptures such as “His Blood removes all spots and blemishes, washed whiter than snow”. In a state of relaxing to not hinder The Lord to do as required, I did not want to restrict Him in any way; it was at this moment I started to have a vision. Throughout this vision I spoke out loud what I saw immediately to the two next to me. I first saw what seemed like a covering or a sheet, completely obscuring my eyesight to only see a clouded view of white light. I couldn’t see any dimensions, just this white light with no variance or tone difference. There were not any floors, or structures; completely just blank white area everywhere I looked and perceived. Faintly, very far off, much like the distance of stars at night; a red, similar to a traffic light stop signal color slowly came into view. It came closer and brighter, and eventually was as close to me as though across opposite to me but not that it was within arm’s reach. Because I was calling out everything I saw to the fellow brother and sister, I heard them speak out, “Command to confess ‘Is Lord Jesus come in the flesh?’” This I did, as I remember also the scripture regarding this, to test all things unto God. As soon as I spoke out this, the red light withdrew. It departed very quickly, almost instantly. I then only saw the white area and resumed to think on The Lord, but was confused and thought, ‘What is going on?’ Then, a really beautiful blue color appeared, similar to a midday clear sky blue. This was immediate and filled all in front of my peripheral view and came very close to where all I could see was this vibrant blue light. I immediately said, ‘Confess Lord Jesus is come in the flesh.’ The most soft and sweet voice replied, “Yes, My Child come.” I felt and saw this light seem to reach out a hand. I was very hesitant and very cautious. The last thing I wanted was to interact to go where any evil things try to trick me. It was though this light knew what I thought. I remembered the time I came to Christ and was sure this is the Lord Jesus Himself. I was amazed and knew that this was just like the feeling I had when I had a revelation of God and the Lord Jesus. (I received a HUG that was from Christ.) He then ‘smiled’ at me, as I only saw a blue light form, and He gently lifted His other ‘arm’ and pointed ahead. I looked ahead to where He pointed and the view changed as the white light lifted and I saw hills of beautiful clean green with few bushy trees dotted around. It felt He pointed at a particular tree at the peak of a hill and to go to this spot. So, not knowing I moved there and seemed to sit down and rest under the shade and lean on the trunk. My view changed to look down a hill to a river which had a forest of trees along side of it. This river was so clean that I could see the bottom. I felt so compelled to run down and jump in. (Rev 22:1-2 And he showed me a river of water of life, bright as crystal, (Representing the pure Word) proceeding out of the throne of God (In our heart) and of the Lamb, 2 in the midst of the street thereof. And on this side of the river and on that was the tree of life, (The tongue of the righteous) bearing twelve manner of fruits, yielding its fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.) The pure word flowing from the heart of the pure will bring life wherever it goes.) Upon nearing close to the river’s edge there were other beings, whether they were other humans or angels I have no idea. (Others also partaking of the pure Word) They were all playing and splashing and being very happy and playful. All I could see was happiness and hear laughter all around. Smiles and joy were on everyone. Full of energy and excitement I just ran into the river and plunged in completely submerging under that every part of me was under the water. (The Baptism of the death of self) Coming out I then felt very strange like a very young child, around 9 years of age. I had this urge to run over to everyone I saw nearby and play ‘tag’ and touch everyone I could out of shear excitement and joy to be among everyone there. (We must become as little children to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Mat 18:3 and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.) Then the vision faded and stopped, and I saw in the physical, but the feeling of it all was echoing and I had difficulty in focusing on the two brethren next to me. I was in such joy as though all this ‘dirtiness’ left, and I felt truly loved and accepted. Please know of all my love to all who read this. Know and believe He loves you more and He can show you this. Praise be to The Lord of Hosts and King of kings forever. Glory, Honor and Might to Him for Our Father for all eternity!
Journey To God Anonymous 2/24/23 (David’s notes in red) My heart desires to be as close to God as possible, and I want it all the time but there’s always things trying to prevent it, and I wondered why. Then I felt this in response: I saw a very long straight road that went up and down hills and it was sometimes flat. (I felt that this meant that He is always here with me every moment and He is everywhere all at once, but to obtain the relationship and closeness that I want with Him, permanently and every second it is a journey to get there. The long road is the journey to be as close as possible to our Father and Jesus, although it seems so far away in time, in God’s eyes it already IS. The hills are different trials and bumps in our walk, but we always want to stay on the right and only path to our Father, no matter what trial, tribulation or distraction comes our way.) The sky was blue, and the sun was shining and there were many trees on either side of the road. But there were also houses and animals and so many things on either side. (There are so very many distractions in the physical and spiritual that try to hinder us from seeking His presence every moment and going deeper into Him. In the vision although God’s creation is beautiful it can also become the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and pride of life. It can be a distraction because it is all passing away and all that matters right now is going further into Jesus and with our Heavenly Father. The houses, views, animals etc. all represent different distractions and these lusts.) (1Jn 2:15-17 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vainglory of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.) Further in the distance where the straight road was going was a large body of water like the ocean but just before that there was a large amount of bush that could only be accessed by walking. (I felt that the bush that can only be walked through and not driven through, is walking with Jesus and great tribulation and/or greater dying to self. Not being able to drive is letting our Father guide us and have control of our lives or letting Jesus take control. If we let Him take control when going through the trials, He will guide us to Him, and the right way and we won't get lost. But if we try to guide ourselves or go our own way, we can get lost, hurt or worse, we will die before our time. So many things can go wrong when bushwalking; snakes, tripping, etc. and it’s hard to see far because of the bush everywhere. But God is high above and can see all and more than we can see, so we need to pray for His wisdom and knowledge and understanding.) Above the water, I saw the Father watching but as if He was waiting for me. (I felt the water represents fully dead to self and fully manifesting the Word, rivers of living water, and resurrection life. The Father above all, is seeing, watching and waiting for all His plans and precepts to play out or manifest. I felt once we get through the road, bush, and the water, we will be even closer to Him than we desire or could imagine, every moment permanently. We want to be as close to Him as possible every single moment, but it is a journey for us to get there and for every part of our soul and body to get there. God put the desire in us to want to be with Him and to be even closer to Him, as He wants us to be with Him and as close to Him more than we want it.) (This journey is a faith walk as described above.) The sun is always shining bright. The Son is always showing His light, to all who walk on the earth, have the chance to choose His way, His life. (The Son’s light allows us to see the path to God and how to get there just as the light of the sun shows the road, bushes and path and bush and the Father above. If it was all dark and without the sun, we couldn't see the pathway. Just as without the light of Jesus’ Word and the light He made through His sacrifice, we couldn't see the way to the Father.) (Jesus is the Light; He is the Word of God and the path of righteousness which He leads us on. Psa 119:105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path. Psa 43:3 Oh send out thy light and thy truth; let them lead me: Let them bring me unto thy holy hill, And to thy tabernacles.) (The people that get distracted on the journey, can still look over and see the path and the right way because Jesus already prepared it, and His light shows it. But they choose to still look away from the path and to look at the distraction. People come along and point them to the right path, and they look over the right way for a little, because the Son is still shining, they can still see it, but they continue to not choose the right way. But they can see it as everyone in this earth can see the light, Jesus in the spiritual just like they can see everything when the sun is out in the physical.)
Surrounded In A Shell Anonymous 3/12/23 (David’s notes in red) I saw myself with this shell all around me, it was black and looked like hard plastic and it reminded me of plastic containers, however rather than being a rectangle shape it was a weird shape to fit my physical form. (This hard shell could be our own creation of a protective barrier we place around ourselves from being hurt by the world, caused by rejection and pain from others, fears, etc. It represents the old nature of man, the flesh. It is hard like the outer shell of a nut, or clams. It is black from a life of sin before being saved by the Lord.) I saw the Lord grab the shell and rip it off me so quickly and easily and it felt like a Band-Aid quickly being ripped off. Although the shell was really hard and thick and in the natural, it would be hard to cut it, let alone to rip it, but it was so easy for the Lord. (We can't succeed or be set free from evil or our past heritage in our own strength. Only Jesus has the power and strength to remove all the evil from our lives and set us free from our sins by His finished work at the cross! It is His grace and faith in the Gospel that truly saves us!) All the shell fell to the ground and all that was left of me was my form as a glowing warm light. (Christ in you, the hope of Glory!) Col 1:27 to whom God was pleased to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: (Only faith in the good news has power over sin. Gal 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ liveth in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.)
Where The Heart Is Marie Kelton 8/12/22 (David’s notes in red) The Lord gave me an open vision of my spirit man walking in my old home. (This body) All the lights were on. As I got to the hallway everything went dark, the light was only shining where I was standing. The vision changed and all the lights were on again. The Lord was standing at the front door on the inside. (The Lord comes into our hearts to live, and He is the Light of the truth. Rev 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Joh 1:4-5 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not.) I saw there was arguing in the house. I knew the Lord wanted to heal me from all that went on while I was there. I had asked the Lord why in the vision, was I at my old home; I heard, “Home is where the heart is.” (Jesus and our Father live in our hearts when we get saved and our home is not of this world but the Kingdom of Heaven. Joh 14:23 …If a man love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. Joh 17:16-17 They are not of the world even as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth. The Lord knows all the thoughts of our hearts. He wants us to surrender our old self life and the past to Him and put it all behind us, so He can heal every wound. When we are saved, we become a new creature in Christ, and we belong to Him by the sacrifice of His redeeming blood. With our hearts surrendered to Him through faith, we have a right to grace opens the door to all the healing benefits.) (Psa 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds. Psa 34:18 Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit. Php 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself yet to have laid hold: but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before. Isa 43:18 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. For they have passed away in Christ.)
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