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About Richard Barker

I watch and blog about international events and Kingdom developments within churches from a prophetical perspective of the Holy Bible, as well as contemporary prophecy. Thus, am interested in revival and indicators of Jesus Christ's promised return. My musings may be found on richards-watch.org

‘The Watcher’s House’ city mirrored in today’s media (FP #162.4)

If you’ve started reading Kathy Laity’s prophetical novella The Watcher’s House, as in the previous post, you will have been Inside the House and noted the similitude to the words Chuck Pierce’s team brought on ‘Time to Climb!’, at the close of this post.

Its 4th installment The Crisis Comes, cites Birmingham as where the fictional ‘plague’ starts. Thus, we should note this location has now been mirrored in news media!!

Thank you Lynne Holder for bringing this to my attention under a satirical email heading: ‘NEC owners of ARENA Birmingham who refused Franklin Graham now to host virus’. (Thereby citing ‘Pride’ Closes UK Cities To The Gospel, Hence ‘Plague’ Cancels All Events?)

PS – 5 May:

Midlands 5may

Weekend Reading: novella published 2014 prophesies plague in UK (FP #162.3)

This month there’s been more references popping up on items of a prophetical nature from six years ago. (The first related to the media mirroring my ‘bulldozer’ vision – three #45 entries at Fulfilled Prophecies refer.)

One directly connecting the prophetic with the current pandemic is a story penned by Kathy Laity, and which Malcolm Sim of Fire International Ministries kindly drew to my attention

Kathy informs Prophetic Releasers for UK Revival, “In 2014 my book The Watcher’s House came out. It’s a prophetic novella based around heavenly encounters but primarily the four teenagers journey to heaven, each encounter Jesus in a different form of healing before gathering the leaves from the trees for the healing of the nations, to bring back with them to earth because there is a pandemic raging. The parallels with what is happening globally are striking and I’ve sensed there‘s a key within the book. I’ve been pondering it for days, then today Lana Vawser released a word about it’s time to release the leaves for the healing of the nations…[per Rev 22 – RB: that No. again!]

“I’ve been releasing a couple of chapters a day…on my blog because it’s so relevant for what is happening with the covid19. It’s a teenage novella which carries hope and promise. If you’re interested, I’ve just posted the third instalment. The link is below.

THE WATCHER’S HOUSE

The Beginning
The Watcher waits at the world’s edge. In this thin place he is always watching. Eyes closed, visions flit across his inner mind; terrifying videos, throbbing with sound.
          ‘They must come soon,’ He murmurs, ‘The whole world depends on them – the whole world!’
          His eyes snap open. He begins to pace, back and forth, back and forth, his long coat flapping behind him. Periodically, luminous Messengers arrive with news of gathering perils.  He collates the information, studies his charts, paces once more deep in thought.
          At specific moments he climbs to his observatory.  Scanning the night sky he gathers data to confirm his growing knowledge. From there, he ascends to the Library of the Courts, seeking out ancient annals which warn of this coming age.  There his discoveries are confirmed.  As his finger rests pointing to words of an ancient text, he muses, ‘So, it has finally come to this!’  He slaps the book shut, gathers his flowing cloak around him and begins the long but hurried descent back to his observatory. Two glowing Messengers accompany him, fully aware his mind is preoccupied. Their duty is to deliver him back safely.
          Once more he’s found muttering. ‘But who are they? What are their names? When will they be revealed?’  Outside he scans to the furthest horizon: north, south, east, west and spies a Messenger arriving as fast as light itself. It skims the horizon flashing as a bolt of lightning, hidden from all but the experienced eye.
          The approach stills The Watcher.  He recognises the One who comes to deliver this message.  Bowing, light shimmering and sparking off him, the Messenger greets him. ‘They are prepared.  They come even now.  This is their hour.’

An enticing narrative, so I encourage you to read How It All Starts (lower on page).

One of Kathy’s friends just having reread The Watcher’s House comments; “I read it a couple of days ago and loved it again. So apposite for these times. Who could have known or seen into the future six years ahead? Only The Father and the Son!!”

MOREOVER, in view of the whole story’s prophetical nature I was pleasantly surprised to see its content echoed very recently by Chuck Pierce’s prophecy team in this update on his prophecy on the pandemic, The Nations In Turmoil:

Your Time to Climb!

God says, “I am releasing a new level of faith within My people! What you did not see in the last season you will now begin to see. You will now begin to see and ascend in a new way. Reach up and climb the waterfall before you. As you reach up, a stairway will form to where I am taking you.

“Climb what I have set in front of you! Climb what I have set in front of you! Although the enemy has laughed and said you will never get to the top and through the next door, this is your time to climb the stairs I have placed in front of you. I am already behind that door at the top of the stairs and laughing at your enemy.

“In this season of overcoming joy, begin to release your laugh and experience My freedom that will enable you to overcome. Even though you may feel you are at the point of absolute failure and defeat, My angels will help you ascend…step by step…and cause you to keep pressing forward.

“I am opening a new portal in the heavenly realm and assigning new angels to help escort you up into the heavenly places and back onto the earth. I stand in the heavenlies and laugh, and I cause you to stand in the earth and laugh at your enemies. For at this time and this season, I will cause you to laugh at your enemies as an overcoming and victorious spirit rises within you as you have not had in times past.

“There is a new source of wind in the earth. This movement is not just My breath that is going forth, but the wind created by the wings of My angelic hosts. I am releasing a unique host to create winds to blow away occult coverings, and to bring forth winds of refreshing and rain from the atmosphere.

“There are things I am beginning to shake within you that will cause a new breath to come into you. As you ascend, you will be positioned on My new trajectory of advance.” (Prophetic word given by: Brian Kooiman, Sheryl Price, Chuck Pierce, Mistie Lohse, Eleanor Roehl, Lisa Lyons, and Dee Dee Roberts)

7 years-old prophetic journal note on ‘Corona Virus’ (F/P #162.2)

Martin P emailed me three weeks ago as follows about what a friend, whose surname I’ve deleted for confidentiality, had unearthed in her prayer journal. (Emphasis mine):

Dear Richard,

I am enclosing the transcript of a prophetic word that was given to a friend of mine, Jill C… I have known her for 6 years or so, and she is a part of a prophetic group in Tunbridge Wells. I can validate her and her openness to the Holy Spirit.

Last night (RB: 5th March) she was prompted to open one of her journals from 2013 and the transcript is the entry for that day. We prayed about the relevance of this forgotten and re-discovered word, and I think the Lord was encouraging me to send it to you for consideration. If you think there is value in a broader sense to publish this you have Jill’s permission. She only wants these words to be used for God’s Glory.

It will be 7 years in May this year since she received the word. David is her husband.

Please pray if this is of relevance. Thank you for considering this.

Every blessing,  Martin P

Journal Entry – 14.05.2013

I woke up with the words:

“8 Particles of Genetic Indeterminate”

NO idea of meaning – looked up on the internet and it is to do with viruses such as HIV. [Also had a picture of a young blonde woman sadly walking away from her man [?]]

I said to David that morning, I had real concerns about the fact that due to toxicity and all the injections [innoculations] children and young people [teens to twenties] have – they may have very little immunity for dealing with viruses etc – noted the “Corona Virus” mentioned [later in the day].

 Then Daniel Ch 10 V 11 ‘…..understand the word that I speak to you, stand upright for unto you I am sent – when he had spoken the word I stood trembling.’

 Matthew Ch 8 V 15 .. ? Church ministry?…..’and He [Jesus]  touched her hand and the fever left her and she rose to minister to others.’

 ? Prophetic word on coming Epidemic and the Churches’ role – bringing others to Christ?

I have not looked at this entry, which is part of my journaling over the years, but it saw it while sorting my paper-work out yesterday and I ran up the road to the URC prayer group and shared it with our minister and later that day went across to Martin to share it as it had been such a shock to see the name Corona in this write-up nearly 7 years ago!

Jill C  06.03.2020

Dogmatic dog-collar’s false teaching re Covid-19 – Yinka Oyekan

Further to the closure of my footnote in the previous post, here’s the dream Revd Yinka Oyekan, senior pastor of The Gate in Reading and president-elect of the Baptist Union, posted on his Facebook last Monday, and which confirmed my opinion of the pompous claims against recognised prophets as appended to my recent blog:

‘I had an interesting dream last night, I saw a minister in a dog-collar teaching people that this COVID19 was a judgement on the nation and using Jesus’ Name. The Lord’s anger flared at the suggestion and He woke me up to pray…

‘So this morning I read the scriptures again that revealed God’s intent for humanity. Jesus healed everyone who came to him and had compassion on the poor and sick, this he said to me is my heart to help the oppressed, to help the poor and to help the weak.

‘My advice – please don’t get sucked in by words which call this Covid 19 a judgement – God loves humanity and wants to protect it.’

Another prophecy of 2019 revisited re. coronavirus – the Lord reveals its origin (FP #162.1)

I’m grateful to Geoffrey Pick for permission to publish his review posted last Sunday on Prophetic Releasers – Community (private group on Facebook):

A ONE YEAR-OLD PROPHECY SEEMS TO SPEAK OF Coronavirus Covid-19

Just under a year ago a prophecy from Lisa Tierney mentioned a multi-coloured crown (the meaning of the Corona virus’ name being ‘crown’ virus). There is much more and I quote from the prophecy, sharing the significance in italics, as below:


‘MY LIGHT SHINES THE WAY BELOVED! It dispels the Darkness, which flees before it! (Covid-19 is killed by light exposure).

‘Father says that he will hold back the Weapons of Destruction that the Enemy wants to use against us. (COVID-19 began too close for comfort to China’s Military Virus Research and could have potential to be harnessed for use as a weapon).

‘…it calls to die to our flesh, our own agendas and plans.(Normal work social and pleasure life have had to be cancelled as nations lock-down society and national boarders … holiday travel blocked)

‘…prophets and intercessors, working closely together, (Prayer and prophecy goes up as never before)

‘Lisa’s Word was published nationally on April 19th 2019 in UK Prophetic Words Blog – which was Good Friday [hint] –

(Many prophecies point to Passover as the point when Coronavirus will be defeated by “the blood on the doorposts”)’

Read the word in full at > A Word for the UK – HIS MULTI-COLOURED CROWN

RB’s Footnote:

An interesting discussion within this group of prophetical brethren developed on the origins of the global pandemic. I raised a question about the virus’ origin that generated an interesting flow of information in parallel with dealing with true and false prophets, questions over whether or not the situation is direct from the Lord and how it relates to scripture and End-times – even believers’ confusion over it all. Even so, I’m blessed in knowing two decisive scriptures on this issue for sharing as soon as am able to do so in this inordinately hectic time!!

And so I mulled all those matters over in my mind last Monday night. 

Upon waking Tuesday morning I asked the Lord, “Is the pandemic from You?” ~ Then got an immediate answer: “No, it is man-made!!”

Later that day I came across Revd Yinka Oyekan’s Facebook posting of the previous day about a dream of his that brought me confirmation, especially on the End-times (Dogmatic Dog-collar’s False Teaching re Covid-19 refers). He replied to me, “The signs of the end times being upon us are not yet fulfilled, this formed part of my weighing the dream.”

2019 prophecy of new life out of national paralysis revisited (F/P #161)

Veronika West has revisited a word she brought last year, which most folk regarded as clearly relating to the paralysed state of parliamentary government within Britain.

However, on Tuesday she notes, “Interesting to read it now in context of LOCKDOWNS AND THE SUSPENSION OF ALL GATHERINGS” and republished on her Facebook.

Thank you to Angus MacKillop for drawing attention to His Kingdom Prophecy version published 5th September 2019 (click title below for link). Note reference to Time (which I’d so happened to refer to in commenting upon a request in Prophetic Releasers group for prayers for London, and to which Veronika had reacted) – as well as Donald Trump’s remark in the previous post to “timelines”:

THE BIRTHING OF A NEW KINGDOM ERA IS NOW UPON THE UK

I heard the spirit say, “Some will say the nation has become paralysed and stuck by divisions and indecision.

“But I say, no!!  This nation is not in a state of paralysis or stagnation, but rather a state of temporary suspension, yes!

“A divine delay as My Spirit now moves upon the hands of the clock that govern Time over this land, yes!

“So watch and pray, for it is but for a moment of time, a kairos moment, look and see for a small window now stands open before this nation, ha!!

“A portal and a gateway for the rivers of My Glory, so arise My Ecclesia and let your voices be heard.

“Let the cry of repentance go forth across this land and let the call for a demonstration of My Righteousness and Justice be heard, for even now, there are those who look but do not see!

“As warrior angels of awakening and breakthrough are now ascending and descending upon the soil of this land, to the North, South, East and West.  So get ready!

“For the birthing of a new Kingdom Era is now upon this nation.

“Listen!  For the sound of deep groanings like a mother who cries out in the pain of childbirth is being heard.

“But watch and listen, for a turning and a shifting is now taking place in the realm of The Spirit over this land.  The sound of deep groanings will soon give way to the cry of new life and new beginnings!”

Blessings to you all ~ by Veronika West

Trump refers to a ‘timeline’ to Easter Sunday for reopening

BREAKING NEWS report with press interview:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/embed/p087ky0m/52029518

The following Twitter video reveals how special Easter Sunday is to Donald Trump, and the specific reference to a ‘timeline’ suggests he may be aware of prophecies (eg. here) about the pandemic losing its power by Passover. (thank you Chris Moyler):

https://twitter.com/KarluskaP/status/1242539013677989890?s=09&fbclid=IwAR2-FpKMxj_EF0uoMUxC0aAYB8fAEY2hrZu1BueLHAQ3esl6hdU38evGmgc

[Am rushing this out for information so my apologies for only one prophetic link.]

TBN: full video of Dr Sharon Stone’s word on Coronavirus

For readers who are not on Facebook, and been thus unable to watch the fuller version of the extract by which Tomi Arayomi closes “This is not the end of the World. This is a Distraction” (blogged here), I’m grateful to Liz Evans’ team at Love Has A Voice for this link of Dr Sharon prophesying and teaching of 4th March:

Dr Sharon Stone Prophesies – TBN Partner Time 16 March

Please note that after running this video the viewer may be asked to sign up with TBN, so I trust my copying over the link works and that TBN receives all due accreditation.

Personal invitation to join global prayer, Thursday 26th March

UPDATE 26th March

Thank you to those who have registered for the upcoming GATHERING: ONLINE – KOREA! We are amazed at how the Global Family is coming together at this time. Mantles, ministries, and anointings are marrying one another for the sake of His purposes and glory at this hour. We have exceeded the maximum capacity of 10,000 registrants for the event, and the numbers are growing steadily.

Considering the further increase of participants following promotion by various leaders and ministries, we have decided to broadcast the event on Youtube and Facebook, along with each of the 7 interpretation channels. Live versions of the event will be offered in: Continue reading

Update: Chuck Pierce continues on his previous re ‘pandemic’

Further to recent postings, here’s Chuck’s article of 13th March on The Elijah List:

The Nations in Turmoil: Declare, “The Fear will be Overcome by Laughter!”

EU’s foreign policy at the heart of its eventual fall (FP #13.18)

NB: This post was drafted in July 2018 and remained unfinished but now serves as an introduction to a post on the effects upon the EU of the coronavirus pandemic:

Background

Those who’ve read what David Noakes brought in November 2015 as being of the Lord may recall His urging the UK to leave the unrighteous nature of the EU; a part of which reads: “Rather than rely on Me and my faithfulness to you, you chose, for worldly purposes, to join yourself to an institution which has denied my Name and refused to acknowledge Me in its councils. My fierce anger is upon that institution on account of its rebellion, its defiant rejection of me and its hardness of heart towards my ancient people Israel.

In looking two months ago at Iran’s dual strategy against President Trump’s halting the internationally agreed nuclear accord created by his predecessor, we read about the EU’s deep opposition in the person of Federica Mogherini, its High Representative for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy. A few days earlier we’d learned about an American’s dream of the EU as a monstrous spider’s web covering the whole continent and then considered God’s sign language, all of which led a post before that on Iran in which I draw attention to the High Representative’s office having been created by the EU’s 10-nation Western European Union’s Recommendation 666, together with a video that opened with her.

The Revived Roman Empire Continue reading

Tomi Arayomi: “This is not the end of the world. This is the Distraction!”

Tomi Arayomi shares an encounter he had with the Lord at 3am yesterday concerning the Corona virus. He provides a succinct summary of recent prophecies, closing with  Dr Sharon Stone’s insight on the pandemic as an illegal, two-pronged demonic attack. God has shown Tomi and other Prophets it is a distraction and, whilst many prophesy doom and gloom, this global pandemic is no coincidence.

Chuck Pierce prophecies of Sept 2019 & Jan 2020 re. the coronavirus pandemic

Just received > In announcing the postponement of the Mentoring Day and Prophetic Conference in Windsor scheduled for April, Dr Sharon Stone of Christian International Europe apologises for the inconvenience and says,

‘We hope to proceed with our May Mentoring day on the 9th May 2020.  It is going to be an exciting time where we will be continuing with our Prophetic Praise and Worship and Emerging Prophets track as well as our National Prayer.

‘We pray that you will remain in faith and not in fear.  Click here to read the prophetic word released by Chuck Pierce (at) last September’s Head of the Year conference.  We would love for you to pray into it.’

Regarding my posting on the tide turning for the coronavirus pandemic, it’s interesting to read in the Charisma News link about Stephen Strang’s interview of Shawn Bolz, who shared why he felt the Lord told him the end of the coronavirus is near. 

Strang continues (emphases added):

Prophet Chuck Pierce says God told him something similar. Back in September of 2019, he prophesied that the “nations would come into turmoil until Passover” (April 8-16).

‘Then on January 26, 2020, he gave a prophetic word that a “massive plague-like invasion would test us through Passover.” Cindy Jacobs gave a similar prophecy to Chuck on Jan. 3 regarding the first three months of this year. She told Chuck that he should be cautious about how much he travels.

“I had gone 570,000 miles last year and was weary from all the travel and warfare,” Chuck says. “She actually shared that the Lord was saying that I needed rest, but I recognized the admonition to be a caution on my travel for the first three months of 2020. Therefore, I have watched the Lord make sure I’ve had more time to rest and write, and I’ve actually stopped most international travel during these three months.”

‘It’s important we listen to what the prophets are saying about this matter. Even though the media gives us facts, those who listen carefully to God’s heart can give us spiritual insight.

‘Chuck points to two passages in the book of Joel as Scriptures that are prophetic for this hour:

“Do not be afraid, land; exult and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things! Do not be afraid, beasts of the field, because the wild pastures flourish, because the tree bears its fruit; the fig tree and the vine yield their abundance. And children of Zion, exult and rejoice in the Lord your God, because He has given to you the early rain for vindication. He showers down rains for you, the early rain and the latter rain, as before” (Joel 2:21-23).

“Hurry and come, all you surrounding nations, and gather there. Bring down Your warriors, O Lord. Let the nations be roused, and go up to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; for there I will sit to judge all the surrounding nations. … Multitudes, multitudes, in the valley of decision! For the day of the Lord is near in the valley of the decision” (Joel 3:11-12, 14).’

Read in full > Chuck Pierce Prophesied ‘Massive Plague-like Invasion’ in September.

Yvonne Coombs’ vision of eagle’s nest – time to go higher!

Nests of Abode Readied!

I was dancing with Jesus as an eagle swirling round as we went up and broke through the firmament and we came to a mountain top among the stars and there was a mighty nest and we sat on a round red sofa. I looked on the floor of the nest and saw a telescope, a compass and a pair of golden scissors.
I understood the telescope was to see far and with precision to give focus.
I understood the compass to navigate and guide.

I ask “why the scissors Lord ?”

“You have authority to sharpen swords
you have authority to cut out cancers
You have authority to cut out the tongues of liars
You have authority to cut red tape
and you have the authority to cut new patterns into the earth!”

God is taking those who are ready to fly out with him, to nests on great mountains where ALL AUTHORITY is given and you shall be fully equipped. The sword of the spirit (the mouth of command) is stamped in AUTHORITY FROM ON HIGH!

Get used to the altitude!

Isaiah 40:31
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.

[Facebook: Yvonne’s Paintings – y.coombs.art]

RB Footnote: Yvonne’s vision is especially exciting in view of my first encounter with a prophet back in 1996 and her eye-popping reaction, as in my explaining why I write. Also, the severed chain represents the invisible chains that I felt fall off me upon my repenting and burning artifacts from my past occultic activities, as told here.

Watch works of God’s glory go viral…(Covid-19) antidote in April – Veronika West

Once again Veronika goes well out on a limb on her Facebook, so we can not only weigh and test but also track for accuracy throughout this year. (Events proved the actions and timings brought in words and visions on Brexit and change of Prime Minister to be correct)

Tuesday 17th March 2020

Saturday 14th March:

“AN ANTIDOTE IN APRIL…GREAT MERCY POURED OUT IN MAY…JOY, STRENGTH AND COURAGE COMES IN JUNE….THE SOUND OF THE ROAR OF THE LION OF JUDAH IN JULY…GOING UP TO THE HIGH PLACES IN AUGUST…SIGNS, WONDERS AND GREATER MIRACLES IN SEPTEMBER…INFILLING AND OUTPOURING COMES IN OCTOBER…NEW LIFE AND NEW BEGINNINGS IN NOVEMBER…AND GREAT VICTORY OVER THE WORKS OF THE DEVOURER AND THE SPIRIT OF DEATH IN DECEMBER”…!

I heard these words in the realm of the Spirit early hours of this morning,

“WATCH! FOR DIVINE ANSWERS AND AN ANTIDOTE WILL EMERGE IN THE MONTH OF APRIL..AS MY GREAT MERCY IS POURED OUT IN MAY…HA! REJOICE AND BE OF GOOD COURAGE AS JOY AND STRENGTH SHALL COME IN JUNE…AND THE SOUND OF THE ROAR OF THE LION OF JUDAH WILL BE HEARD IN THE MONTH OF JULY…AND MANY WILL ASCEND TO THE HIGH PLACES ON THE MOUNTAIN IN AUGUST…AND SURELY I TELL YOU SEPTEMBER WILL BE A MONTH TO REMEMBER AS SUPERNATURAL SIGNS, WONDERS AND MIRACLES ARE MADE MANIFEST…BUT WATCH! BE READY TO RECEIVE IN OCTOBER AS A GREATER INFILLING AND OUTPOURING TAKES PLACE…NEW LIFE AND NEW BEGINNINGS WILL SPRING FORTH IN NOVEMBER…AS THE WORKS OF THE DEVOURER ARE DISMANTLED AND THE POWERS OF THE SPIRIT OF DEATH ARE OVERCOME IN DECEMBER…SO WATCH AND PRAY, FEAR NOT AND BE STILL FOR THESE ARE THE DAYS OF ELIJAH, A GLORIOUS REMNANT WILL ARISE AS THE NATIONS RAGE BUT MY LOVE WILL REMAIN STEADFAST AND MY GREAT MERCY WILL MAKE A WAY, MY JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS SHALL RULE AND THE SOUND OF SEVEN TRUMPETS WILL HERALD A GREAT HARVEST OF SOULS IN THE SEASONS AHEAD”…!

UK Day of Prayer & Action re Covid-19 – Sunday 22nd March

[After a few hours dealing with readers’ Fb comments and hindered by google’s inability to search thoroughly – dare I say, skewed searching! – plus online journalism obscured by torrents of advertising (Daily Mail), at long last I’ve found news issued at midnight on a day of national prayer during this ‘pandemic’!  Despite the nature of the situation, this announcement isn’t featured prominently but is just one of several items! PS 18th Mar, for the record: found article written by Anglican archbishops especially for the DM – In the time of dread we must all be good Samaritans: Archbishop of Canterbury JUSTIN WELBY and Archbishop of York JOHN SENTAMU says we should been (sic) looking out for friends and neighbours during coronaviral crisis. ] The following statement appears in Church Times’ Day of Prayer and Action: Light a Candle, say Church Leaders (click to read article) – intriguing it’s ‘22‘ yet again :

LIGHT A CANDLE OF HOPE: A NATIONAL CALL TO PRAYER IN THE MIDST OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

This Mothering Sunday, 22 March, we are calling all churches to a National Day of Prayer and Action. At such a time as this, when so many are fearful and there is great uncertainty, we are reminded of our dependence on our loving Heavenly Father and the future that he holds.

At 7 p.m. this Sunday, light a candle in the windows of your homes as a visible symbol of the light of life, Jesus Christ, our source and hope in prayer. Whether you are continuing to worship as congregations or not, we have the great privilege and freedom to be able to call upon God, wherever we are, individually and corporately, for healing in our nation. We would pray for all in leadership at this time, making decisions about the containment of the Covid-19 virus, for those working in health and social care, and especially for the most vulnerable, whether elderly or those with underlying health conditions. There are already stories being told of wonderful acts of kindness across neighbourhoods. Alongside your prayers, take the opportunity to telephone or email someone who is isolated, buy some additional food for your local foodbank, or offer to deliver shopping for an elderly neighbour. We may not be able to touch physically, but we can make connections in so many other ways. In the meantime, do please attend to all the government health advice that will be issued, and look out for resources from your specific church governing bodies. At least for those of us in the global North, we do seem to be in unusual times, and wisdom and flexibility about worship gatherings are a key part of our Christian discipleship during this period. We note that this call to prayer and action comes on Mothering Sunday: a time of thankfulness, remembering especially mothers who have served us, often in very costly ways. It is also a very mixed day for many. For some the remembrance is painful, and for others Mothering Sunday is a reminder of disappointment or loss. In many ways, this period under the shadow of the coronavirus will be prompting similarly diverse reactions and so it seems especially appropriate that the call to prayer is made this Sunday. At this time of uncertainty join in with the National Day of Prayer and Action, lighting a candle of hope. “Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5.7 Presidents of Churches Together in England: Archbishop Justin Welby, The Archbishop of Canterbury Cardinal Vincent Nichols, The Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster Revd Dr Hugh Osgood, The Free Churches Moderator Archbishop Angaelos of London, CTE President for the Orthodox Churches Pastor Agu Irukwu, CTE Pentecostal President The signatories are supported by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, Cytûn, the Church of Scotland and the Evangelical Alliance.

Jarrod Cooper: What I sense God is saying about the Coronavirus

“Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,
For wisdom and might are His.
21 And He changes the times and the seasons;
He removes kings and raises up kings;
He gives wisdom to the wise
And knowledge to those who have understanding.
22 He reveals deep and secret things;
He knows what is in the darkness,
And light dwells with Him.” (Daniel 2:20-22)

Today I began to pray about the Coronavirus pandemic and its effect upon my nation and the world, and as I prayed, I vividly saw God’s throne standing strong over a dark ocean of fearful global events. Immediately I was led to the verse: “The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned…

Continue reading at What I sense God is saying about the Coronavirus: — JarrodCooper.net

Wanda Alger: TWO words from the Lord concerning Coronavirus

On Friday, March 13, I woke up with the word, “RIOT FOR THE LORD!” The word struck me as extreme and I hesitated to embrace it until I looked up the word “riot.” Though commonly understood as a “violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd,” the Lord was highlighting another usage. A riot is…

Continue reading at TWO WORDS FROM THE LORD concerning Coronavirus — wandaalger.me

PS to Monday newsmix – Justin Welby on Wuhan pandemic

Thank you ‘unholyjoe’ for providing this link to Anglican Ink buried deep in cyber-space!

Archbishop of Canterbury Message on Wuhan Virus Pandemic

Published 14th March, in my humble opinion, it’s full of pastoral pleasantries but lacks  any spiritual leadership whatsoever on behalf of the UK. Little wonder journalist Heffer nor myself could find it (I tried for ‘Welby national prayer call’ – but too simplistic!) 

Monday newsmix: US President Trump proclaims day of prayer; Primate Of All England Welby, British PM Johnson…well..um?

Catching up with weekend emails I note in his blog As we face this crisis, the President has asked us to pray… American author and blogger Joel Rosenberg quotes an official proclamation issued on Saturday in full. I’m referring to it here for information in order to contrast the leadership of a Christian-led federation of individual states with a once-Christian united kingdom of four nations…(all emphases mine):

THE UNITED STATES

Proclamation on the National Day of Prayer for All Americans Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic and for our National Response Efforts

POTUS Donald Trump even quotes scriptures, and embraces devotees of all religions,  in his opening paragraphs: 

‘In our times of greatest need, Americans have always turned to prayer to help guide us through trials and periods of uncertainty.  As we continue to face the unique challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, millions of Americans are unable to gather in their churches, temples, synagogues, mosques, and other houses of worship.  But in this time we must not cease asking God for added wisdom, comfort, and strength, and we must especially pray for those who have suffered harm or who have lost loved ones.  I ask you to join me in a day of prayer for all people who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and to pray for God’s healing hand to be placed on the people of our Nation.

‘As your President, I ask you to pray for the health and well-being of your fellow Americans and to remember that no problem is too big for God to handle.  We should all take to heart the holy words found in 1 Peter 5:7:  “Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you.”  Let us pray that all those affected by the virus will feel the presence of our Lord’s protection and love during this time.  With God’s help, we will overcome this threat….’

NOTE how this ‘newbie’ Christian draws his short proclamation to a conclusion:

‘As we come to our Father in prayer, we remember the words found in Psalm 91:  “He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.”

‘As we unite in prayer, we are reminded that there is no burden too heavy for God to lift or for this country to bear with His help Luke 1:37 promises that “For with God nothing shall be impossible,” and those words are just as true today as they have ever been..’.  

THE UNITED KINGDOM

That makes a HUGE contrast with ‘Great’ Britain where no Head of State or national leader – secular or spiritual – has done anything similar to unite the nation in prayer!!! 

In A nation confronting its own mortality needs spiritual leadership. So where is Justin Welby? journalist Simon Heffer reminds readers,

‘With an absence of word-mincing unusual in his office, the Prime Minister has warned that some of our loved ones will die because of the coronavirus. He has urged individuals to rally round and do what the state cannot, and ensure those in isolation are looked after. Our political leadership has not concealed just how fundamentally life could change for all of us.  It amounts to little less than a recalibration of our existence…’

Heffer then points out and asks:

Mr Johnson began to articulate this; but the crisis takes us into philosophical questions about the nature of society and our place in it that go beyond the training or experience of a politician. They border on spiritual matters. The Prime Minister would presumably be the first to admit he lacks the authority required of a divine spokesman. When faced with matters of life and death, especially on this potential scale, our culture – even if we are not religious ourselves – demands something more elevated. And that brings us to the Archbishop of Canterbury.

‘As deaths rose and coronavirus cases multiplied last week, the Primate of All England, spiritual leader of the Established Church, was notably silent. Given we were being warned of a possible death toll that would remove a higher proportion of our population than at any time since the Great War, did the Almighty’s Anglican vicar on earth have something to say? He did not. Perhaps Justin Welby has been saving up a grand pronouncement for the Lord’s Day. If so, it may prove welcome, but would have come far too late…’

It makes a notably deep contrast with Welby’s call a year ago to a national day of prayer over leaving the EU, albeit unaware of the dozens of prophecies in this regard!! 

PS >> http://anglican.ink/2020/03/14/archbishop-of-canterbury-message-on-the-wuhan-virus-pandemic/

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