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LEGAL LANDMARK victory for free speech in UK!

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WOWEE this fantastic ruling against Church of England school illegally dismissing a Christian teacher for her opinion, is a most welcome turnaround in Britain’s as a police state. Maybe The Tinderbox Prophecy and confirmatory PS is in play!

SIXTEEN years less two weeks ago in my first posting, The Endgame Is Now In Play, I cite an exceptionally knowledgeable source warning of grave dangers against free-speech:

‘However, this is just one instance of the growing persecution of believers, principally through a policy supposedly promoting toleration but that’s now a tyrannical tool of intolerance – Equality & Diversity. There are other powers of suppression. Even the previous director of MI5 warns about UK sleep-walking into a police state (‘Abject nonsense’ responded a gov’t minister who lives on another planet).’

SO, here’s today’s news from Christian Concern (emphases mine):

‘Kristie Higgs has today won her landmark free speech case at the Court of Appeal.

In a seminal judgment for Christian freedom and free speech, the Court of Appeal has reversed a ruling which defended the dismissal of Kristie Higgs from Farmor’s School in Gloucestershire for raising concern on Facebook about extreme sex education and transgender ideology being taught in her son’s Church of England primary school.

The groundbreaking decision, handed down this morning by Lord Justice Underhill, Lord Justice Bean and Lady Justice Falk, re-examines and re-shapes England’s law on religious discrimination.

The dramatic six-year legal battle has been supported by the Christian Legal Centre from the beginning. Mrs Higgs, 48, was represented in court by barrister, Mr Richard O’Dair.  (Continue reading here…)

President Trump publicly gives glory to and thanks Jesus Christ!

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“Therefore, whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.” 

First published 20 October 2020, now updated with new video:

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The Tinderbox Prophecy – Michael M Bennett

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The Endgame is now in play!

On Sunday Michael Miles Bennett emailed as below, but upon preparing I realise it fits exactly with the Bible prophecy in my first post of 16 years ago this month, as above:  

Dear Richard,

Previously I sent you a dream dated 1st October 2021 – which you added to your Blog [Published in ‘October Surprise’ – Mon 18th: Is Two Presidents Prophecy about Obama & Biden? as second of two dreams, updated in 2021 Dream of Biden and £ Note Fulfilled.]

I do not have such large-scale foreshadowings very often, but do both hear and see from the Father fairly regularly. I do not normally pass these on. However, after some consideration a word I received on 30th January 2025, does seem to be suitable for your Blog – if you would like to publish it. It is very brief.

 “I declare that the globalist regime seems like a rock – as firm, as solid as a rock, but in reality it’s a tinder box, and the tinder will burn and the box with it.”

 That’s it. I’m calling it the Tinderbox Prophecy.

Interpreting it was, at first, rather a joke for me. I felt that it was obvious that, as centre right parties rose in the EU, Reform in Britain and Trump came to power in America, it was obvious that globalism would collapse. Indeed, arguably, with the rise of Russia, China, India, the BRICS+ Economic group globalism is already over. But, it quickly became clear that such an assumption was incorrect. The Tinderbox word was not mere encouragement for me.

Indeed, it is clear that the globalists will ‘fight back’. The attempt on Donald Trump’s life in the summer was an example of that. The Starmer regime in London is another. The EU continues, despite opposition in various nation-states. So long as the Box remains – a cabal of super-wealthy individuals – their finances can be used to exercise undue influence.

One problem with this foreshadowing is that it is not at all clear how the global, historical movement into the Time of Jacob’s Trouble, the Tribulation, including the reality of global government, which then breaks up into the ten kingdoms can form, (if the current version of, what we might call, the ‘premature antichrist system’ of) globalism, is destroyed. The entire edifice will need rebuilding. However, if my understanding of the Divine Plan is correct, the current collection of globalists are being rejected – not least by the Satanic system, Daniel’s Fourth Beast. How we get to there, from here, is not at all clear to me – at present.

So, the tinder is the government and non-government organisations (finance, socialism and whatever else is used) that run globalism, using legalism, murder and force, at least in the West. The box consists of those globalists and their financial power bases that have worked towards creating the antichrist system pictured in Revelation, Daniel, Ezekiel and two of the gospels. If the TInderbox word is correct, then the entire edifice will be destroyed – the tinder will burn and the box with it. That is how I interpret the word.

On Saturday 8th February 2025 I was thinking about publishing this Tinderbox Prophecy, by offering to your site. I quote from my journal:

“Thinking about publishing the Tinderbox Prophecy this morning when I saw the following:

“The wooden Tinderbox – a cube – surround and contained an image of the world – earth.

“This develops the Tinderbox Prophecy. It is not just the world that will be freed – by consumption of the ‘tinder’, but also the box.”  MMB

 I accept that the ‘tinder’ is already burning. I await the flames curling around the Box.

Yours M Miles Bennett

RB FOOTNOTE:
Most readers are aware that upon opening my Bible in 2008 to check wording of Jesus’ parable of the wheat and tares I inwardly heard “This is All about to be fulfilled!” 
So, let’s check Matthew 13 (NKJV,  courtesy Bible Gaateway.com):

The Parable of the Tares Explained

36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.” 

37 He answered and said to them: “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are the sons of the wicked one. 39 The enemy who sowed them is the devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels. 40 Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age. 41 The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, 42 and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”

POSTSCRIPT > click to read Veronika West’s brief post of very next day, 9 February, and which I saw only afterwards..

2022 Prophecy Fulfilled: Veronika West and Kari Lake ‘storm’ – The Voice of America!

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For newer readers here’s the background to my personal interest in Arizona as not only through family connection with Tucson and region but also my first overseas  ‘blogging buddy’ Tony Puccio was then living there. Hence, my keeping tabs on election fraud in Maricopa County and on Kari Lake’s laudable ambition to become state governor.:

So, now consider our sister Veronika’s reporting: “Over a number of weeks, I have been led by The Holy Spirit at different times to pray specifically for a lady called, Kari Lake*, a woman whom I believe has the spotlight of Heaven upon her in this hour.”

The Lord spoke more fully on Christmas Day 2022, as reported in America: the Hour of Testing: is Kari ‘Lake’ a sign? …

“The word ‘Lake’ was heavily impressed upon my heart, to which I immediately replied, ”A sign? A sign of what LORD?”  To which The Holy Spirit suddenly quickened to me, Mark 4:35-41, the storm on Lake Galilee.

We all know this story well, a story which tells us of how Jesus stilled the storm that broke suddenly on Lake Galilee, as the disciples were crossing over to the other side. (To be honest, in that moment, I personally felt like I was in the midst of a storm.)

However, I believe, given my own storm at that moment, this was precisely why The Holy Spirit would choose to speak this Word to me concerning ‘Kari Lake’.

As I said, the name “Lake” was highlighted to me, and as I began to stop and listen to what The Holy Spirit was saying in that moment, I knew why He had me praying and paying attention to what was unfolding politically, concerning this particular lady.

(Ha! There are times when we can’t see the wood for the trees, until The Spirit of Revelation begins to spell it out for us!)

Suddenly, it was made clear to me, that the ‘Prophetic Sign’ was indeed in her name, (this is just how God often speaks to me) and as I felt such a weight of the Anointing on the word ‘Lake’, I began to pray in The Spirit for more Understanding and Revelation.

Now as I prayed, I heard these Words,  ”Watch and Pray!  For a Nation now in Divine Transition to the other side, will be tested. 

Watch!  For a sudden and fierce Storm, sent to derail a Nation’s Destiny, will become the catalyst for a Great Awakening, Reformation and greater Restoration.

I say to the Nation caught in-between, ‘Peace!  Be still!’ 

I say, ‘Fear not!  Awake and Rise in the Power and Authority as Kings and High Priests, and you will overcome in great victory’!”

Hence, when Kari’s election bid failed I sensed the Lord had something much greater for her and I didn’t know of her background as a journalist and that President Trump nominated her to head-up Voice of America, as reported on His Kingdom Prophecy .

LATEST

For more visit Kari’s Telegram channel (Preview facility available), “Follower of Christ. Wife to Jeff. Mother to Ruby & Leo. Trump-Endorsed Candidate for U.S. Senate!”

2007 Prophecy Fulfilled: Kim Clement on God’s President anointed for “another, two terms”!

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Thank you Alan White for reminding me of this previously ‘lost prophecy’ that was published herein on 20 September 2023, as below. NOW we can note its accuracy, as in red text, so thank and praise You Lord.

‘8 Nov 2022 #houseofdestiny #kimclement #trump  Donnè has found a lost prophecy that her father, Kim Clement, gave in 2007 about President Trump having two terms.’

“Now, God says, a President that I will bring into the White House and they will say ‘He is ungodly, he does not know God‘. But ahha, even as Jesus disguised himself for a great feast so I have disguised this man’s heart, and when he comes to the White House not only shall he be Mine but he shall pray as a man that has never prayed in the White House.”

“Is anybody excited about this?!

“That same man, that same man, says the Spirit of God, shall put his feet onto this platform, and God says, they will say ‘how did this take place?’ Laws shall change. Young men and young women shall have access into the kingdom, and with authority into politics, and with authority into the industries that now have been controlled by Darkness because of this man that shall rule for another, two terms.

“For two terms, God said.

“Do not fear for the Lord says there will be no unnecessary, unnecessary stuff. But there will be things that men shall question. Fear not for you shall sit in that seat, and suddenly My Spirit shall come upon him and baptize him with a fire and with anointing, says the Spirit of the Lord.”

Come on! Come on! No more war! No no more War! No more war! No more war!! No more war! [Applause] [Music]

[Applause] song…
Time for war has gone
Time War has gone
Peace shall reign the streets, as they have,
not like before [Music] time for was has gone
Time for peace has come, and I will walk in your streets again,
[Music] and the house they call White
shall receive a man [Music]who stood in your night
and the house that you call White, shall receive a man, a knight.
(Music)
Fought for you, in your night
[Music]
[Music]

Further Reading: This blog has published a long series on President Trump’s heart for and recognition of the Kingdom of God, the latest of which on 2.12.24:

Is Donald Trump’s heart for God’s Kingdom? – part 7: 11 reasons he’s called by God

On-target Inauguration day prophetic warning of great demonic contention – Veronika West

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This warning brought by Veronika West four hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as President moved into fulfilment the very next day with direct confrontation at the post-Inaugural prayer service in the National Cathedral, Washington D.C.

Catholic Archbishop Vigano has since exposed the alarming hypocrisy of Episcopalian ‘bishop’ Budde and global leaders profiting from illegal immigration / human trafficking, as well as satanic agenda and strategy.

NOTE WELL; this ‘bishop’ is on record as not only having crazily objected to Donald Trump having held and displayed a Bible without her permission outside a church that had been burned down during riots – yet not remonstrating with culprits or rioters; but also as having personally DENIED Jesus’ death and Resurrection.

Thus, unless she’s renounced satan and that sin, she’s not only guilty of apostasy but also is a heretic and thereby unfit to have any role in that prestigious prayer service and is rightly rebuked by the President.

Also, Archbishop Vigano ‘goes to town’ on apostasy in exposing globalist elite’s hypocrisy on how religious and civil leaders PROFIT from LGBT agenda and illegal immigration, as in this extract (emphasis mine):

‘And if the Evangelicals already have women priests and bishops, Bergoglio is preparing to join them by appointing a “Prefectess” of a Dicastery of the Roman Curia and replacing the Cardinal Governor of the Vatican State with a women.

The Trump Administration will be able to effectively counter these ecclesiastical subversives only by bringing to light and punishing the scandals and crimes that they are still covering up and by which they are controlled under blackmail, no more and no less than the exponents of politics and civil society.‘

TWO PROPHECIES

WARNING AMERICA: 7 DAYS OF GREAT DEMONIC CONTENTION

America: As I have been praying throughout this powerful and poignant Day, I was given a clear and precise Prophetic Caution — A Specific Warning — this Evening!

I heard, ”Pray Daughter! Tell My Watchmen that the next Seven (7) Days will be Days of Great Demonic Contention as My Governing Hand brings a severe Course Correction to The Nation(s).
Watch and Pay Attention! Shields must be raised — specifically over the next Seven Days!
I say to My faithful Remnant — Rejoice! For a great Battle has been Won on this Day you call ‘Liberation’.
But look — and look again!
For a greater War unto Divine Restore has only just begun, as the enemy will seek to block out the Light of the Sun that heralds the Dawning of a New Golden Era now on the Horizon!”
Postscript Pay attention to the picture on the wall!

PPS (inserted 6 Feb)

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/unveiled-hypocrisy-bishop-who-chastised-trumps-immigration-policies/

URGENT: EXPOSING THE ASSIGNMENT OF SATAN AGAINST THE SAINTS

Pay attention to the Prophetic Timeline!

This morning, I had a brief conversation with one of our faithful and dedicated intercessors in our Nation.

We both expressed our concerns about the ongoing Spiritual Warfare many are facing, particularly in the realms of weariness, tiredness, anxiety, and depression.

The atmosphere around us is heavy with oppression and a pervasive spirit of heaviness — there is much in the way of Satanic Warfare.

Now, as we were talking, The Holy Spirit broke into our conversation and I heard, ”This is a Daniel 7:25 moment!”

“… and he shall wear out the saints of the most high.” Daniel 7:25 AMPC.

As many of you know, The Spirit of Revelation speaks much to me through numbers, but immediately my attention was drawn to numbers Seven (7) and Twenty-five (25).

Seven (7) is the number of completion, perfection and divine order.

For me personally, it speaks powerfully to The Seven Spirits of God — The Spirit and Power of Elijah made manifest — The battle of Two Altars rising: the ruling powers of Baal vs The Spirit and Power of Elijah!

Twenty-five (25), I saw as God speaking to the year 20(25) — but also to the new Hebrew Year (5785 = 25) … (55555) … the Season of Grace, Grace!

But then The Holy Spirit began to show to me ‘A Prophetic Timeline’ with the recent inauguration of US President Donald J. Trump and I saw prophetically, that we have crossed a threshold in The Realm of The Spirit.

We have literally stepped through and into a New Door in The Realm of The Spirit — a Door of “War unto Divine Restore” — a Door that will lead us to War for The Destiny of Nations like never before!

I heard these Words: “A Door to Kingdom Reformation and Restoration of Nations!
A Door to a New Era of “The War of Two Altars — the clash of two kings and two kingdoms is now rising”!

The Holy Spirit then shows me that the same ‘demonic assignment(s) of weariness’ that have been unleashed upon The Saints in this hour and season, are the same demonic assignments — the same demonic ruling powers of oppression and persecution — that came against Daniel, and that was over his Nation!

Pay attention!

God shows me, our Prophetic Timeline is; ”Daniel 7:25 …. Daniel 9”!

So, we have entered into a “Daniel 7:25 moment/ time” …. which then leads us to Daniel Nine (9) — Daniel’s Prayer of Repentance for a Nation!

I am shown the increase of demonic assignments against The Saints proceeds the power of Repentance that will bring a Turning and a Returning of Prodigal Nations.

The Holy Spirit shows to me, ”This is what Satan fears…!”

The Clarion Call to Repentance has been released into the atmosphere and over The Nations in The Valley of Decision.

A Righteous Standard has been raised in President Trump returning to power!

The Altar Call of Daniel Nine (9) is the stitch in time that will save a Nation!

Now, as I remained listening, The Spirit of Revelation then says to me, ”The Strategy of Heaven in this hour that will counter the assignment of Daniel 7:25, is found in Hebrews 10:25” …. “and let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another — especially now that the day of His Return is drawing near!”

Ha! The Book of Faith holds the key to breakthrough in this hour, and gives us the strategy for countering the assignment of Satan that comes to weary The Saints.

Prophetic Meaning;

Ten (10) — Divine Order. God is Reordering, Resetting and Realigning Nations!

Twenty-five (25) — 2025 … (5785) = (25)! 55555 … Grace! Grace!

Listen friends, Satan is doing everything he can in this hour to stop our gatherings, to stop our coming together in Unity and One Accord!

Satan knows there is great Power and Authority released when The Ecclesia come together to Legislate and to Declare!

Satan fears our gathering together!

Satan fears the Prayers of Repentance!

Saints, it’s time to gather, to engage and to establish God’s Kingdom in The Nations.

The Kingdom suffers violence — and violent must take it by force!

“And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” Matthew 11:12 emphasis added.

Postscript

Important! The Holy Spirit shows me; the next Twenty-one (21) days and then the next Twenty-one (21) months will be highly contentious in the area of Demonic Warfare — but Angelic Activity and Assistance is about to be seen like never before.

Incredible testimonies of Healing and Miracles — and then a sudden — and greater — breaking through, and a Manifestation of Victory across Nations!

Listen! In the next Twenty-one (21) days and the following Twenty-one (21) months, many will hear The Clarion Call to “take the 21 day Daniel Fast*”… and they will do this corporately and personally as The Spirit leads — and as they obey powerful manifestations of the supernatural will break out.

““But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself” Daniel 1:8.

*The Daniel Fast is abstinence from certain food types for a specific period, usually 21 days. The Fast guidelines derive from Daniel 1:8-14, wherein Daniel and his friends chose to abstain from rich and luxurious foods and only ate vegetables and drank water. The Fast is to focus on simple, plant-based foods and eliminate indulgences from one’s diet.

Blessings to you all.
~ by Veronika West

Bible Update: President Trump’s Inauguration deals with evil – Jonathan Cahn

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First, a reminder of the miracle:

More scripture relating to Trump assassination attempt – Jonathan Cahn & Veronika West

“Today, it was my great honor to sign an Executive Order banning the chemical castration and medical mutilation of innocent children in the United States of America. Our Nation will no longer fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support so-called “gender affirming care,” which has already ruined far too many precious lives. My Order directs Agencies to use every available means to cut off Federal financial participation in institutions which seek to provide these barbaric medical procedures, that should have never been allowed to take place!” https://t.me/real_DonaldJTrump/17794

“When future generations look back on this time, they will look back in horror, unable to fathom how the Left normalized and glorified the butchering and mutilation of our children.  We just lived through an era of unprecedented evil.”  https://t.me/bioclandestine/4523

NOW, A MUST-WATCH & RECALL…

‘What just happened? What does it mean? What will the future bring? Revival or judgment? Is there an ancient mystery, a template from the Bible that gives us the answer?’

Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;
Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness;
Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!  (Isaiah 5:20 NKJV, BibleGateway.com)

Notable points of Messianic rabbi Jonathan on Trump’s second Inauguration:

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Startling confirmation of Holy Spirit’s move at Trump’s Inauguration

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In God-incidental Holy Spirit surge on Trump’s entry for Inauguration I recount the totally unexpected move of God in our lounge that unequivocally proved that He really is involved in blessing that event. Briefly,

There was a MIRROR-IMAGE ACTION ENTRY as my wife Nina came into our lounge walking towards our television at EXACTLY IN TIME WITH Donald Trump walking into the US Capitol Rotunda Arena’s entrance towards the podium over 3,600 miles away!!!  As they do that Holy Spirit falls in power upon Nina > non-stop ZAP!

This can only be because the Inauguration and taking Oath of Office is not only in total accordance with His specific purposes but also His specific appointing of Donald Trump, as in Romans 13.1

UPDATE CONFIRMATION

The following Saturday morning whilst we walked in a local woodland, I asked Nina about the details of what happened on Monday, BUT she immediately had to grab my arm to enable her to stay standing and not fall to the ground! Just recalling what happened fired her up once again with yet another Holy Spirit continual electrical toe-to-head-to-toe tingling, up and down non-stop!!

Thus, we were blessed with an unequivocal strong confirmation of the Lord’s appointing and anointing Donald Trump.

SELAH!

PS (17/2): Not to overlook the evidence of Aaronic anointing, as in scripture:

More scripture relating to Trump assassination attempt – Jonathan Cahn & Veronika West

The symbolism of Bible and Gavel in Donald Trump’s Oath of Office

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Further to the recent posts, Veronika West expands upon the prophetic symbolism of what she received in her Submission, and which helps to further my understanding of the immense Godly power behind and in these events – and in closing confirms our direct experience of the Lord’s Presence:

“Bless you Richard. So much in the Prophetic is taken literally, and yet some is rather figuratively speaking and points to a higher spiritual dimension and meaning. I know that in fact traditionally it’s the left hand that goes onto the Bible and the Right hand that is lifted to take the Oath.

In this prophetic context I was speaking to the Right hand being that which represents Power and Authority (the Gavel is in fact usually held in the Right hand of a Judge)…and so it’s figuratively speaking to reflect the Gavel in the right hand of God,…Justice coming down,…Scales being Re-balanced as Trump takes the oath of office.

Either way my friend, it’s clear that his right hand was clearly lifted…the Bibles were beside him and so there was a very public demonstration of the Stand he was making and the Honour that he has for the Word of God. Rushed or not God was in the moment and so that’s all that counts.”

Moreover, it is thus highly significant that the presentation of the Oath was undertaken by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, John Roberts.

Finished at 17:47.

God-incidental Holy Spirit surge on Trump’s entry for Inauguration – as in UK

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Being the start of the week with usual chores and catch-up online, I set our TV recorder to record BBC’s live afternoon coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration (we’re 5 hours ahead of Washington). There being a church house group that evening, we planned to watch the event’s recording on Tuesday evening >>> BUT GOD!!!

So, Monday afternoon I was here at the pc in the upstairs office and dear Nina out of the house. I went downstairs for a late afternoon cup of tea and decided to switch on the TV in the lounge, then kettle in the kitchen and heard BBC commentators on their coverage of the event. Next, cuppa in hand, I sat to sip on the sofa and stayed glued!

IT JUST SO HAPPENED after they announced Donald Trump’s entry onto the Arena’s stage I heard our front door open and Nina came through the sliding-door behind me into our lounge…

And her being at the opposite end of the room gave her direct sight of Donald Trump entering to thunderous applause at 16:42 (12:42 USA)…

THEN NINA GOT SUCH A GREAT SURGE OF HOLY SPIRIT’S POWER THROUGH HER BODY SHE GRABBED ONTO AN ARMCHAIR TO HELP HER STAY UPRIGHT!!

Immediately, I understand the Holy Spirit here in UK is connecting directly with USA and THEREBY CONFIRMS THE HOLY APPOINTING OF PRESIDENT TRUMP.

So, I messaged Veronika West and her response by return: “HA!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥GLORY”

Also, I alerted our inter-church men’s Bible study group only to be met by unbelief as most Christians in the UK are not yet awakened from mainstream media’s narrative. The difficult ‘discussion’ continued the next day, but when back online last night this confirmation popped up on Facebook:

I comment, “YES YES YES THANK YOU LORD. Confirms my and my wife’s deep surge in our spirits since Holy Spirit struck her during 47’s Inauguration ..”

Rachel comments further:

‘The term forceful in this context emphasizes the decisive, powerful, and undeniable nature of the separation God is bringing. I was surprised to hear this particular word, but nevertheless its what is happening. It conveys that this is not a subtle or gradual shift, but a deliberate and impactful move of God that will make the distinction between the true and the counterfeit unmistakable. Its his sovereign power at work.
There will be of course exposures and removals. A great shaking among the church like never before. His body will shine brightly just like Isaiah 60:1 says. The brilliance of the Lord is is upon her face!’

SELAH!

Correction/update of prophecy on Trump taking Oath of Office

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In hearing the Lord last November, as published in her urgent submission about Trump taking the Oath of Office, Veronika West writes of her reaction to its enormity:

‘As I listened, I began to pray fervently in The Spirit, and the burden of The LORD only increased as I saw a great War over The Oval and Oath of Office.
Satan knows that as soon as President Trump lays his right hand upon The Bible, the gavel will fall and a sudden mega-shift and a supernatural lifting and tipping of The Scales of Justice and Judgement will take place over The Nation!

Now, with these things still swirling in my heart after my prayer time, I went out to meet with some leaders in the afternoon, and not long into our conversation, one of the leaders said to me, ”Let’s pray for protection over Trump taking The Oath of Office — because that’s where the battle is!”

Veronika assumed Trump would follow the customary practice of placing a hand upon the Bible, but that didn’t happen much to the dismayed concern of some Christians and to many anti-Trumpers’ great delight!

I noticed during the Inauguration that it took a few seconds for the children alongside VP Vance taking the Oath of Office to move aside and thus enable First Lady to move forward, but Chief Justice John Roberts eagerly got into his role and started too soon.

EXPLANATIONS:

1. CBS News: Trump didn’t put his hand on the Bible at Inauguration – Here’s What To Know About The Tradition (emphasis mine)

‘While it is common for incoming presidents to place their hand on a Bible while taking the oath of office, it’s not a legal requirement.

Article VI of the U.S. Constitution states that “all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.”

First lady Melania Trump held two Bibles — one given to Mr. Trump by his mother when he was a child, and the Lincoln Bible, which was used at Abraham Lincoln’s 1861 inauguration. ‘

2. An answer citing unknown source:

3. My reaction; perhaps it’s an ‘optic’? (US slang: public understanding of a situation after seeing it shown in the media, and its possible political effects):

Upon reading the above I thought possibly not putting hand upon Bible may be another strong ‘optic’ – in 2017 Trump swore the Oath and in continuation as ‘wartime president’ during Biden’s ‘term’ he’s still in office and doesn’t need to repeat touching on the Bible.

4. Others:

‘Naughty!’ – ??

CONCLUSION:

Apparently it is not necessary to make the Oath with hand once again on a Bible after having done so previously.

Also, as well-informed observers know, Trump declared he’s a “wartime” president” and thereby the C-in-C during a military operation. Hence, when Biden flew in the USA his planes never carried the SAM (Special Air Mission) callsign or were covered by official no-fly exclusion zone – and his ‘inauguration’ did NOT have proper military canon salute.

Inauguration Intercession – Wanda Alger

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Probably most of my readers will be aware of this prayer published on Friday by Wanda Alger, but we repeat this prophetic declaration made in the Name and Blood of Jesus Christ:

Heavenly Father, we come this weekend as believers of Christ in the nations, to lift up President Donald J. Trump, and the Inauguration of his presidency. As many evil forces have risen up against this confirmation, we lift our voices to stand in agreement with heaven’s purposes in this hour. We know that because of our collective voice we have heaven’s authorization to overturn any right the enemy may claim to disrupt this change of administration and rule.

We declare that this transition of power will succeed without delay or disruption and that every plot and scheme of the enemy would fail. May Your enemies be blinded in their steps and immobilized in their plans. May every plan to circumvent and hinder this Inauguration and subsequent rule be stopped and rendered useless and without power. Because of our collective faith and trust in You, we thank You for the increased fear of the Lord that has fallen upon America and the enemies of our God.

Thank You for causing the opposition to tremble and shrink back due to the presence of Your mighty hand that is bringing true justice and righteousness back to this nation.

We bless the angelic armies that have been stationed around President Trump’s administration and all the ground forces assigned to his detail. May they know they are backed by a heavenly host that far outnumbers any enemy threat. Even as they fulfill their duties to serve and protect, may they be awakened to Your presence and activity.

May the power of Your Holy Spirit be tangible to all who have been assigned to administer this process. We declare that none will be harmed, injured, or thwarted in their assignments, but rather strengthened and empowered from on high to perform their duties with speed and effectiveness.

Over those cities and jurisdictions where the enemy has laid claim, we declare that any plans of wickedness or destruction would be quickly exposed and extinguished. We declare safety and protection for all citizens and freedom from enemy threats and attacks. Empower Your people to stand firm in faith and resolute in bringing righteous administration back to the land. Empower governing leaders to walk in the fear of the Lord, to do what is right, and rule without hesitation. May every demonic assignment and scheme become dust and ashes in the presence of a holy God.  

We declare that President Trump will rule in the midst of his enemies, not backing down or wavering due to threats or intimidation. May his ears become deaf to the assaults from his enemies and may those who seek his life answer to You for their wicked ways.

Thank You for placing a shield about him and his family, preventing any attacks or assaults to touch them. May President Trump know that it is Your hand and Your sovereign purpose that is keeping him and sustaining him in his divine commission.

We declare that he would show no fear towards evil, but overcome it with a zeal and passion for Your laws which bring life and liberty to all. We thank You that his heart is in Your hands and that You will direct it according to Your will and purpose.

Bless and empower all who have been elected and called forth to align with Your will in bringing truth and justice to this nation. Thank You for answering our prayers and going before us to deliver this nation from evil. May this Inauguration be marked by Your Presence and demonstrate the will of a holy God.

May this nation be blessed once again to shine forth Your light and demonstrate that our hope and trust is anchored in You, alone.

Scriptural references: Joshua 2:9; Proverbs 10:29-32, 21:1; Ps 38:12-15, 64:6-9, 89:14, 91:11-12, 97:1-6, 110:1-2, 133, Isaiah 8:12-13, 41:10-11, Romans 13:1-3; Eph 6:13

Prophetic Warning: Trump, Washington, Israel, Iran – Barry Wunsch

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This afternoon while sitting resting in my living room chair, the Lord spoke to me out of the blue. I felt an urgency on it, not only for the next few days but for the weeks and months to come.

I knew by the Spirit of God that this is directly linked with the Presidential Inauguration of President Trump.

Shared in obedience and with the fear of the Lord. Here is the word. Respectfully submitted, Barry Wunsch
“Barry, tell my people that there is a great illusion coming in the sky!
The enemy is about to pull some things out of his bag of tricks.
You are about to see a show that is not real.
It is a massive plan to bring and release fear into the earth.
The evil kings and rulers, the Cabal and deep state are being used as pawns to the enemy to usher in one world government.
This is bigger than America the Beautiful.
Warn My people that the illusion in the sky is intended to provide a veil for these Cabal evil kings to bring harm to the Nations.
The enemy has created a plan so elaborate, so deceptive that even the very elect can be deceived.
It is multi-layered to impact not only righteous leaders coming into power, but also to ignite global conflict that will try to tip the scales against My plans and destiny for the Nations.
Barry, call My people to prayer and fasting!
Barry, tell My people to prepare to stand up!
The clock is ticking.
Things will soon be underway!
The countdown is on the clock.
There is no stopping what is coming.
Watch and see with your own eyes what I am about to do!
Follow My lead!
For I am about to blow upon My people with the wind of My Spirit. I am about to open up the gate wide for the End-time revival harvest!
The Nations are about to shake!
What you are about to see is only the beginning!
Gird yourselves up in the Spirit!
Push back fear!
Push back the enemy!
There is a revolution being released across the Nations!
I am bringing visitations to those who I am calling forward at this time.
I am tapping them on the shoulder.
As you humble yourself and follow Me and My ways these evil kings and regimes will be taken out with all of their evil agendas and plans.
Arise My people!
Stay close to me, it is critically important!
Do not make a move without Me going before you and leading the way.
For the right move at the wrong time is the wrong move!
Keep your eyes on Washington DC there is more going on than you see.
Watch for the enemy from within!
Keep your eyes on Israel!
Watch over Iran!
Things are not as they seem!
I am exposing every trap the enemy has set!
It is time to flush out the enemy and all his pawns for the time for Justice is at hand.
I have called President Donald J Trump to lead.
And lead he shall.
There are events at hand, that will bring My dearest son Donald closer to me than ever.
He is going to step into what I have called him too on his knees before Me.
He cannot do on his own what I have called him to do.
I am bringing him an upgrade, however it may come in a way no one expected – especially him.
Raise your shields once again.
Lock them together in unity one with another and with Me and let’s together advance the Line for My Kingdoms sake!”
Holy is the word of the Lord.

Most Sincerely,

Barry Wunsch

The Canadian Hammer

Reprise: prophecy of Trump’s hand upon the Holy Bible – Veronika West

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Published at His Kingdom Prophecy on 13th November 2024:

So yesterday, November 12, 2024, I was praying in my wee prayer hut, when suddenly I was taken into an open Vision, where I saw President Trump standing on the Presidential Podium.

He was about to put his right hand upon the Bible to take The Oath of Office, when I heard The Spirit say, ”Daughter, there is a War raging over The Oval and Oath of Office!”

Then I heard The Spirit of Revelation say, ”Listen! Watch and Pray, for the next sixty-eight (68) days will determine the divine trajectory of a Nation in The Valley of Decision!
I say Watch and Pray — for there are many deadly pitfalls along this way.
Again I say, Remnant — Watch and Pray! Shields up and Swords drawn — for the road to Inauguration Day shall be marked by treachery, treason and great trouble, for there is a battle still raging over The Oval and Oath of Office — and My Covenant Promise!
So pray! I say Decree! Decree!! Decree!!! — and it shall pave the way and forge a highway that My Glory may come, that My Will may be done, and My Word may be established.
Pay attention! Be alert and on guard, for a sound has been heard in the deeper realms — a cry of the birth pangs of a Nation now in the midst of delivering, has drawn in the great Dragon that is now circling.
For I say, this is a Day of War for Divine Restore and Liberation from the ruling powers of Jezebel and the great dragon of Leviathan!”

As I listened, I began to pray fervently in The Spirit, and the burden of The LORD only increased as I saw a great War over The Oval and Oath of Office.
[RB. NB:] Satan knows that as soon as President Trump lays his right hand upon The Bible, the gavel will fall and a sudden mega-shift and a supernatural lifting and tipping of The Scales of Justice and Judgement will take place over The Nation!

Now, with these things still swirling in my heart after my prayer time, I went out to meet with some leaders in the afternoon, and not long into our conversation, one of the leaders said to me, ”Let’s pray for protection over Trump taking The Oath of Office — because that’s where the battle is!”

Those words served as powerful confirmation of what I had heard in the morning prayer time!

Friends, our Prayers in this hour and for the next sixty-eight (68) days must predominately target President Donald J. Trump taking The Oval and Oath of Office, for that’s where the enemy greatest threat and fear will be, as God brings a Nation into the fullness of its Kingdom Destiny!

Postscript

Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, The President shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:—

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Battle Fire – Chris G Bennett

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22 AGAIN!
Posted an hour ago by Chris G Bennett and I spotted it’s God-incidental number of likes… (Please bear with Facebook’s close formatting as not yet on HKP)

BATTLE FIRE

Another rerun from long ago that seems so appropriate for today!

I saw clouds of thick black smoke rising, flames everywhere. I heard the cries of those in the thick of it – screaming, pleading, begging. I saw angels darting in and out of the inferno, swords stabbing, cutting, inflicting damage. I saw demons fleeing as fast as they could, and I even saw Satan far off cursing as he watched His forces driven to the brink of Hell and falling into the burning sulphur.
“Is this my imagination Lord? “
“No!”
“What am I seeing then?”
“You are watching another battle in the heavenlies. I am driving Satan back to make way and make room for Holy Spirit to bring revival!”, said the Lord.
“But what is your purpose in showing me this?”, I asked
“So that you can see and smell that Hell is as real as I describe it in My Word. So you can warn people of the danger of them making a bad choice!”
With that, I caught a smell of the sulphur, I felt the heat of the flames, I felt the fear of the demons, and I sensed the hatred of Satan!
The Lord continued, “Tell My people – the time is short, the harvest is great, and the labourers are still few. Tell them not to waste an opportunity. Tell them to speak out as I prompt them and give them the words. Tell them I do not want to lose any whom I have marked for salvation. Tell them. Tell them!”
His words echoed through my mind as I continued to watch battle being waged. I watched and saw a mighty eagle soaring, flying round watching carefully.
“See”, He said, ”Holy Spirit is preparing to land. He’s looking for the places prepared for Him. He brings with Him more than you can ever imagine. He brings My presence, healing, salvation, peace, the fire of another Pentecost!”
“Another Pentecost, Lord?”
“Yes, even that is prepared for you! Wave after wave after wave. Outpouring here. Outpouring there. Wherever needed!”
The vision faded. The memory remains.

CGB

RB Footnote: Not regarding myself as intercessor few hours ago I sent an arrow prayer for the Lord to give his angelic warriors on ramparts protecting His word burning tar to pour down onto demonic attackers besieging His territory and servants.

Trump Trial Travesty – Update 2, sentence and rebuttals

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Update 1 is Veronika West’s recounting of the Lord alerting her to the significance of 10th January and days leading into Donald Trump’s second Inauguration as President. That very same day is when, after long deliberate delay following a travesty of a trial, its judge will sentence the outright ‘trifecta’ winner of the 2024 presidential election!

Yesterday, The Gateway Pundit reports Judge Juan Merchan as writing last Friday.,

“This court finds that neither the vacatur of the jury’s verdicts nor dismissal of the indictment are required by the Presidential immunity doctrine, the Presidential Transition Act or the Supremacy Clause,”

Merchan said Trump will not serve time behind bars and allowed him to appear virtually at his sentencing this week…’

My post of 3rd June 2024 linked below offers an in-depth refutation of the trial:

Trump Trial Travesty – 34 grounds for miscarriage of justice

Note well the reprehensible facts, such as not only gagging Trump on speaking about the trial but also the prevention of key expert witnesses’ testimonials – a kangaroo court similar to Stalin’s show trials!!

More postings herein may be read under this blog’s Law category. Now let’s read this:

The expert often consulted on US Constitutional Law as Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law, Jonathan Turley, begins his column in The Hill as follows,

‘At 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 10, 2025, the curtain will fall on the longest performance of “Hamlet” in history. Acting Justice Juan Merchan will finally decide whether “to be or not to be” the judge to sentence Trump to jail. (Spoiler alert: He appears set to avoid a jail sentence and likely reversal.)

Since Trump’s conviction in May 2024, Merchan has contemplated his sentencing options. This was to be the orange-jump-suit moment many longed for over years of unrequited lawfare. They will likely be disappointed. As some of us noted after the verdict, this type of case would often result in an unconditional discharge or a sentence without jail time. That prediction became more likely after Trump was reelected in November. Limits on Trump’s freedom or liberty would likely result in a fast reversal, and Merchan knew it.

While various pundits predicted that Trump “will go to jail” after the trial, more realistic lawfare warriors had other ideas. The next best thing was to suspend proceedings and leave Trump in a type of legal suspended animation. Merchan would hold a leash on the president as a criminal defendant awaiting punishment.

But the whole point of a trophy-kill case is the trophy itself. Merchan will not disappoint. While indicating that he is inclined to a sentence without jail or probation, he will finalize the conviction of Trump just 10 days before his inauguration. In so doing, he will formally label the president-elect a convicted felon…’

Here’s the opening part of President Trump’s rebuttal and denunciation:

..continue reading at Office of Donald J Trump on Telegram (Preview screen available). Note also:

https://t.me/rattletrap1776

PS

BREAKING: Trump Launches Legal Challenge to Halt Judge Merchan’s Sentencing in Junk Hush Money Case

Trump Trial Travesty – Update 1, prophetic alert to 10th January

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I’m covering the weekend’s news of this Friday’s ‘judicial’ sentencing of Donald Trump in two parts, the prophetic and then his and legal scholar’s reaction. So, first take prayerful note of this accurate prophecy posted in mid-December (note number of comments):


AMERICA: URGENT PROPHETIC ALERT: 10th January — 20th January 2025

While driving to an appointment today, The Holy Spirit suddenly took me by The Spirit into the Month of January 10 (sic) 2025. In that moment, I found myself standing in the spiritual realm, on that specific date, and I was made acutely aware by The Spirit of Revelation that this date held great significance. The Holy Spirit then spoke to me, saying,

“Daughter, I say, from this day, January 10th, until the day of Inauguration on January 20th, My People must watch and pray, for these will be days of great and intense spiritual contention in The Realm of The Spirit, for Satan will seek to bring forth a plan of destruction that will threaten the Destiny of a Nation.”

Friends, I submit this for Prayer.

During these specified ten days, I hear The LORD calling for His People to Rise as Watchmen on the walls!  This will be a time for fervent Intercession, for tearing down strongholds, and for declaring His Truth over every lie and demonic assignment that will seek to arise.

Prepare your hearts!

Seek Him diligently — and He will reveal the Warfare Strategies we need during this time!

Though the enemy desires to sow discord, fear and even destruction, The Spirit of The LORD says,  “Fear not, for I AM raising up a Remnant who will Declare and Decree Peace, Unity and a Smooth Transition of Power for the fulfillment of The Kingdom Destiny of a Nation.

I say Watch!  For The Eagles will soar at The Sound!”

Blessings to you all.
~ by Veronika West

Continued in Update 2, Sentence and Rebuttals

New Years’ Day verse, Marked Ones prophecy – “Amos 3:7 Operatives”

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Please forgive me for hastiness of this personal ‘journal jotting’ but am starting late in days at 17:22 hours before beginning our usual long weekend…. On 1st January I quickly posted the following on the blog’s Telegram after having read and perused the relevant chapters of scripture. So here it is in sequence:

So I read the full chapter and noted especially 2Cor 5 begins and I contemplated the dichotomy of personal dwellings:

Awaiting the New Body

For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.2 Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, 3 because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. 4 For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. 5 Now the one who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.6 Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7 For we live by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9 So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.

On taking on-board Paul’s thoughts I was reminded of and compared them with John 14:

Next, revisiting what Veronika West published on New Years Eve I was reminded of the sign I’d seen 30 years ago on me whilst worshiping in Tilehurst Free Church :

‘I heard The Spirit say,
“2025 — will mark the beginning of The Rise of The Marked Ones!
Yes! For 2025 will be the beginning of a True and Divine Definition of The Office of the Prophet — and there shall be a Supernatural Manifestation of the Purity of the Prophetic Ministry like never seen before.
For there will be a Rise of the Broken and the Contrite, for the Pure in Heart will not only see Me, but they will carry and demonstrate My Power and Authority as My Servant-Kings on the Earth!”

These rising, shining, Glory Carrying Servant-Kings will arise from obscurity and from the Hidden Places, to take up the Mantle of a new breed of Prophetic Voices that will speak forth Words, that will resonate and reverberate with the heart of The Father in The Nations of the Earth.

The Words in their Mouths will not merely be echoes of the past seasons, or a regurgitation of the old wineskin, but their Words will carry the weight of His Glory upon them, their Words will come forth as powerful declarations that will shift atmospheres and transform lives.

The broken will find healing, the lost will discover their True God-Breathed Identity, and the captives will be set free through the bold proclamations of these yielded and Holy and Chosen Vessels.

In this Next season, the distinguishing true Mark of this new breed of Fire-filled Prophets will be their unwavering humility, their uncompromising convictions for Truth and a deep Love and Compassion.

Ha! They will not seek the limelight or recognition — but instead, they will seek the Audience of the One True God, they will be content to serve in the shadows, lifting and raising up others rather than seeking to elevate and promote themselves.

The purity of their hearts will attract the Manifest Power of The Seven Spirits of God like a magnet, allowing for unprecedented encounters with The Glory.

Signs, Wonders and Miracles will mark and define them, and bring a Holy Distinction to their Ministry and the Supernatural Manifestations that come forth from this new breed of Mighty Reformers, will be rooted in Love and Mercy.

Watch! For God is now raising up a new Kingdom Generation that will move in The Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding that will reflect where true Power and Authority lies — not in the display of human ability and might, but in the gentle touch of His Grace that brings to birth Restoration and Reconciliation within The Nations.

And as the world teeters on the brink of chaos and destruction, these Pure Prophetic Voices will serve as beacons of Light and Radical hope, shining brightly in the ever increasing darkness.

They will call forth the True Identity and Destiny of Nations, and will wear the Mantle of Priesthood interceding with Divine Revelation and discernment even as Daniel did.

Many will come to know the King of Kings through their Holy, transparent and passionate lives, for the true authenticity and Integrity of their walk will draw others to the heart of The Father.

The heavens will open at the Sound of their Voices, and a fresh wave of Divine revelation will pour forth, to unveil and reveal the Hidden mysteries and Secrets of virgin Dimensions of His Glory for such a Time as this.

The True Remnant will no longer be satisfied with surface-level knowledge, but they will thirst for a deeper understanding and a demonstration of the Ways of God.

In this pursuit, they will find themselves standing in awe of His Majesty and Grace.”

Let’s get ready!

Prepare your hearts — for I hear the Sound of Rattling on the Earth and the Roll of Thunder in the Heavens, for His Resurrection Breath — the Winds of Revival — are now beginning to blow, and the ground and the Foundations of Nations, are now being set for a Great Awakening.

Listen! The sound of New Life — New Beginnings — is Rising, and those who rightly align and position themselves in prayer and humility will stand to see and witness the unfolding plans and purposes of Heaven in the Earth realm.

Look! The Birthing of a new Kingdom Era — a new Wineskin of the Prophetic — is upon us, and those who have been faithful in obscurity will suddenly find themselves elevated and accelerated in God’s Kingdom Agenda on the Earth.

Watch! For this is a Kairos Time, a time of greater Preparation and Acceleration, the Birthing of a new Kingdom Age of Divine Manifestation of Revival and Miracles is at hand!

Arise! Shine! And step in with Boldness, Courage and Great Faith! This is the Moment when the New and Ancient come together, when the Kairos and Chronos collide!

Faith and Expectation are Rising for what is about to come forth!

Though the Vision has tarried, behold, I do a new thing! It shall now spring forth!

The Hour of Divine Restoration and Kingdom Reformation is now being Birthed and The Nations of the Earth shall see The Glory of The LORD revealed!

Blessings to you all.’
~ by Veronika West
PERSONAL

Having breakfast and devotional time then finishing all that on Telegram I emerged from our office and this descriptive word got dropped into my spirit after having checked what OT prophet Amos had received.

The Lord is training and graduating those in the prophetic movement to become:

“AMOS 3:7 OPERATIVES!”

“Surely the Lord God does nothing,
Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.
8 A lion has roared!
Who will not fear?
The Lord God has spoken!
Who can but prophesy?”

May you be blessed with a Special New Year

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May all my readers and visitors be thoroughly blessed in living in this Truth and receiving a fresh baptism in the Holy Spirit:

https://www.biblegateway.com/

Also, for more please visit this blog’s Telegram channel Richard’s Watch

 

New Year, New Focus: praying in the Spirit – Neil Mackereth

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During Monday morning catch up with emails and responding to a discussion I was pleased to receive from dear Neil an urgent email, “…as it is time-critical for the New Year”. Therefore, please consider what the Lord has led our humble brother to share about strategic praying:

NEW YEAR, NEW FOCUS – PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT

About 3 weeks ago, I started writing an article on how to pray in a time of national crisis. I opened with: “Watching the world spiralling downwards in disarray, and feeling overwhelmed by the evil influences that appear to be controlling most aspects of society, I have felt totally inadequate. Where do we turn when we discover that those organisations, once thought to be bastions of truth, justice and good governance, turn out to be biased, corrupt and venal?”

Then, unexpectedly, the Lord led me in a different direction (sort of!). The Lord told me to examine the root causes of today’s dysfunctional society, before considering how to pray.

However, I pressed on with researching what the Bible has to say about prayer. I soon realised that the Bible contains so much Scripture relating to prayer that a full analysis would take years! Pondering this, I came to the conclusion that my approach and commitment to prayer lacked direction, seriousness, urgency and, above all, that I was ignoring the guidance God was trying to give me, i.e., that I should study why society is so polarised.

As it happens, I was also trying to trace my family tree, which was proving a diverse and complicated exercise. In a flash of insight, the Lord gave me a glimpse (an impression) of two immense family trees, both emanating from Abraham, one through the line of Isaac and the other through Ishmael. For a few moments, I felt the pain, the bitterness and resentment of the “un-chosen”, the rejected, those who perceived themselves as having been dispossessed. Fertile ground for demonic influence. I saw the spiritual reality of deep-rooted hatred, and understood that killing the perpetrators of evil in the worldly realm does not stop the evil threads of disaffection and alienation from growing, from generation to generation. Rather the opposite, it increases the hostility.

For example, you might think that after the revelations of the holocaust, the defeat of the Nazis, and the execution of Nazi leaders, the spirit of antisemitism would be dead. Not so, it has returned with a vengeance! In the same vein, a missionary who witnessed the execution of Mau Mau leaders, was convinced that the defiant shouts by the men being led to the gallows: “I’ll come back, I’ll come back” were manifestations of the demons that possessed them, rather than from the men themselves.

What is my point? As Paul says in Ephesians 6: “our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” and “pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests”. In other words, we are to pray in the real but unseen “heavenly places”, against the demonic hordes in the kingdom of darkness, where Satan rules. We catch glimpses of warfare, and the “rulers” and “authorities”, in the “heavenly places”, in scripture, e.g., in Daniel 10, Revelation 12, 2 Corinthians 10.

So, in seeking to determine what might be undermining the effectiveness of my prayers, the Lord has made it clear to me that my efforts have not been focused in the spiritual realm (“heavenly places”), and I have not sought to know (understand) my enemy. Time spent gathering information (“intelligence”), and seeking to recognise the enemy’s aim, is seldom wasted! Lucifer’s pride and ambition led to his seeking to exalt himself above God (Ezekiel 28:11-19) and to his downfall (Isaiah 14:12-14) Now known as Satan (the adversary), he seeks to undermine God’s plans for the redemption of mankind, and the second coming of Jesus. He roams the world sowing seeds of hatred and dissention through deception, deceit, envy, pride, unforgiveness, selfishness, etc. His aim is to so polarise society that God’s people become isolated, demoralised and ineffectual.

Paul and the NT disciples understood the essential nature of prayer as a weapon of spiritual warfare, and I’m sure many prayer warriors since (e.g., Rees Howells) have, and are today, fully effective in their intercession. I, however, recognise that I have under-appreciated the value of praying in the spirit, rather than in the flesh.

The Lord encouraged me to revisit, and study carefully, 2 Chronicles 7:14:

“ If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

This is a conditional promise of God, requiring 4 actions on my/our part as believers – “God’s people”.

If we fulfil God’s guidance, the 4 conditions i.e., humble ourselves, pray, seek His face and stop our wicked ways, then God promises to hear, forgive us and heal our land. It sounds straight forward, so why is our land in such a mess? First, I suggest that humbling ourselves (God won’t do it for us!) requires much more focus and determination, and it is something I have not addressed earnestly enough. Humility requires an act of the will, a determination to submit ourselves to God and to His word. Love and obey God, love our neighbours as ourselves, submit to one another. It should never be below my dignity to lie flat on my face before the Lord (yes really, not just thinking about doing it!).

The second and third stages are prayer and seeking God’s face. I believe the first stage is foundational, i.e., humility is necessary before prayer. We then seek to be in God’s presence, to talk to Him to hear from Him and, in the process, we should not be trying to impress others who may be praying with us.

The last requirement is to turn from our wicked ways. Surely that can’t mean me! Well, it is not addressed to non-believers, prostitutes, drug addicts, atheists, thieves etc., it is addressed to us, God’s people. Judgement begins at the house of God (1Peter 4:17) – I do not take the gospel of God, His precepts and statutes, anywhere near seriously enough. I continually “err and stray” from His ways. I can be opinionated, resentful, critical, dismissive, judgemental, unsupportive, hurtful, disrespectful and generally disobedient in all sorts of ways. I tell you the truth, the closer I come to God, the more I recognise my wicked ways. For me, conviction of sin and repentance is an ongoing process.

Clearly, the 4 conditions are challenging, but if we succeed, God promises to hear, forgive our sin and heal our land. Looking at this the other way round – if our land is not healed, it follows that we, God’s people, are not praying appropriately (James 4:3). We must diligently persevere in requesting the healing of our land.

God always keeps His promises: “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” (2 Corinthians 1:20). We can see examples of His absolute trustworthiness, expressed in the promises to (covenants with) His people Israel, and their survival over thousands of years (see recent article “Israel in the End Times”). Also, the incredible fulfilment, in accurate detail, of vast numbers of Biblical prophecies (about 85% so far). However, while I believe it appropriate to point these things out in prayer, I don’t think it right for us to “claim” or “demand” anything because of God’s promises.

Lastly, never quench the Spirit by ignoring an impulse to pray.

May the Lord bless, guide and encourage us all in our prayer life this coming year.

Amen

Footnote:

Neil Mackereth is author of SIGNS The Significance of Bible Prophecy, whose inspiring evening classes on End-times I attended twelve years ago at Winchester Vineyard church. So you  may wish to Meet Neil Mackereth, author of ‘SIGNS’

I’m reminded of Apostle Paul’s strategic insight at 2 Cor 2:11 “for we are not ignorant of satan’s devices”!