Many apologies. I've disappeared as sorts. I've been trying to focus on the events surrounding me right now and have been avoiding this blog for the most part. I love the spiritual company here and am most certainly looking forward to meeting you all (perhaps in the next life). But being here reminds me so specifically what is about to happen, and its something that I like to pretend to ignore.
I've been heavily fretting about the path that is in front of me right now, with the knowledge of current world events so transparent to me. I feel as though our spiritual "work" will be tenfold when the dam breaks. I am trying to focus on spreading seeds of belief, but I feel as though my work will be specific when I see certain signs start to appear more quickly. I feel more each day that my actions and mental preparations are guided directly by the Lords hand.
I feel that I have an understanding of how future events will unfold as sorts, and what I must do. I have been worrying too much recently, and I had a very profound dream two nights ago, one that I could not shake. Please read? :]
There's a car in front of me. It's me driving this car, but I'm looking at it from a 3rd person perspective. Its dark and I'm driving down an icy road slipping all over the place, almost hitting traffic or road barriers. I drift a bit and try to correct the steering and end up crashing into this glacier/snow mound that is next to the road. The car pushes through the glacier about 10 feet and comes to a stop. I get out and fall through a weak spot in the ice into a tunnel. I start sliding down the tunnel, looking up and seeing crystals embedded just behind the ice. The crystals are every color and form a line down the tunnel, and I slide down the path. I feel compelled to punch through the ice wall, and as I do I pull out a crystal sword. I do this a second time on the other side of the wall and pull out a crystal shield. Both of them clear and harder than any normal shield and sword, but both weighed almost nothing. The tunnel ends in a large underground crystal cavern, and I slowly slide to a halt. The room is illuminated by the crystals behind the ice, they start to light up the room more as I start to walk around and examine where I am at. I see tables set up in rows with a variety of items. There was food, backpacks, cooking supplies, weapons, armor, and many specific items to help me. I gather what I feel I need and walk through a doorway.
I'm teleported? Everyone is in fear around me. There's a giant man-eating serpant in the main water way/ watering hole. I see it swimming around looking for flesh to devour. I trick it into a small cove and I build a metal gate to keep him confined. The serpent trying to break through and cannot, it stirs up the water violently. The water becomes really muddy, but soon it settles and the serpent is revealed. A dead and lifeless thing.
I felt like I was nudged by God. I couldn't shake the dream, and I've meditated on its simple message.
Now that I've hopefully passed a small message of hope to you all, I have found something interesting. September 11th – the 7th year anniversary will be here in 10 days. YB and I discussed lightly how this might be an important date. I've been keeping my eyes and ears open to any signs, and have found the recent LHC news to be disturbing. Scientists around the world are trying to shut it down before its Sept
10th/11th “doomsday date”- http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1051070/Landmark-experiment-unlock-secrets-Big-Bang-cause-end-world-say-scientists-court-bid-halt-it.html
It seems like right at and around Sept 11th some crazy things are going to happen. Keeps your eyes open and we'll see what happens right? I'm a skeptic with most “signs” but occasionally something hits me harder than normal, and I feel as this date will be important. I do love you all and I hope we can continue with some form of communication. FF, Sandra, and YB you are in my prayers and it saddens me that Stephen's site was shut down. Do not despair! The end is near but soon I will see you all in paradise.
//Josh
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Josh
That was uplifting!
Bless you muchly.
Annon
Josh,
It's great to see you back, and thank you for sharing that dream. Thank you also for voicing the reason you have been avoiding this site...it makes sense.
I spent part of this weekend reading through American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America, and it has made me believe even more that September 11th (9 days away) will be used by the devil to stir up the Religious Right. Homosexuals, Liberal Christians, Anti-war and Anti-government protesters will probably be demonized, targeted, and will take the blame for whatever is ahead of us. In the kingdom of Satan up is down, black is white, and lies are laws...The only way for us to stay safe is by the power of God.
Josh,
I love your words in your dream of the serpent being a 'dead and lifeless thing.' This will be Heaven on Earth when Satan is bound and no more evil.
Picking dates is tricky business, as you have said before, young brother, but if you and Josh are being moved by the Holy Spirit, I appreciate the warning. It will be a hard day to get up and pretend like it is a normal day as we have become accustomed to doing in the ensuing chaos that surrounds us. Indeed, the only way to stay safe is by the power of God. All we can do is continue to trust in Him to guide us. The countdown begins...
I don't know much about dreams, but I like that the Lord provided everything you needed in your dream Josh, and I know it will be the same in the real scenario. This is why we do not need to fear.
I will share a dream that I had fairly recently that was one of the most vivid, if not the most vivid, I have ever had. I was watching myself in a very small box of a room yelling at someone. When I first started watching myself I could feel my anxiety and apprehension but it was soon lifted and I was so empowered that it was hard to believe that I had been anxious. I wondered who I was yelling/preaching at and turned to look to see who it was across from me in the tiny room, and there was none other than George W. Bush, with his hands up over his head and sliding down the wall to a crouching position, but he could not get away.
So, there is my dream for whatever it is worth, if anything, but I know that I am ready to stand up and battle.
Hanna, Ike and Josephine - and it is only the beginning...what are the chances of this many storms right after another? They were calling Gustav the 'storm of the century.'
The Christian right at the other site are calling for war in any way shape or form anywhere so the US election can be halted because they just don't want to take a chance on the evil Obama getting into office - playing right into satan's hands. It would be funny if it weren't so serious, but even so I can't help but chuckle sometimes.
Josh, thanks for your blessings and I am glad to have you back also. We know ignoring it will not make it go away and our Lord is with us so even though it might be easier said than done, do not fear. Fear is the enemy and I cannot help but think that this is what the LHC machine is all about. Maybe the evil ones are planning to make it appear that the world has ended...why on that date inquiring minds want to know.
Love you all so much and my prayers for strength go out to all.
Keepin' the faith - always.
As far as I know, the news has not even reported this disaster:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080902/ap_on_re_as/india_floods
And of course, we cannot forget Russia who just today said there will be 'an answer' to all the NATO and US ships on its borders.
Forever Faithful, I think your dream reveals a very deep and significant truth. When you were "in yourself", you were strongly affected by your anger and apprehension, but as you were "lifted up", your apprehension dissolved, and you developed a clearer vision of your enemy (and hopefully pity). George Bush can't escape, as long as he has refused to repent. He is being cornered by the consequences of his actions, one way or another, and it's a terrible spiritual place for anyone to be. When you were lifted out of yourself, you were lifted in your spirit. That's my take on it, anyway.
I don't recall feeling any pity for him. I can't say that I would feel pity or would pray for God's mercy for any of the truly wicked. Rather I would accept His vengence and judgment as just and perfect as all His ways are. It would be a most horrifying spiritual place to be but choices are made and no fear of the Lord is not a good choice. Evil is the enemy which is different from those that are lost and the Lord has taught us to hate evil, not pity it. I cannot wait to witness His enemies become His footstool and in this I will be rejoicing.
Georgia is amassing along S.Ossetia's border and tens of thousands are protesting in the streets for Russia to get out of Georgia.
Hanna is heading your way and my thoughts are with you and all those in the path of these storms. They are not letting people back in their homes in New Orleans and you can't help but see the staging of a riot. Minneapolis is a mess and what they are doing there is a travesty. And you're right, young brother, people will be calling for calm and safety from these 'threats.'
An elderly woman asked me today what I thought of the elections so far. I told her nobody wants to hear what I have to say about it, but I told her that it probably won't take place at all. She said that's impossible because there is a law that it has to take place. People just cannot even begin to entertain the thought that this is possible here in America - the country that they love so much. I wanted to ask her who she thought was going to uphold the Constitution in a national state of 'emergency' but chose not to after she told me it was my civic duty to vote otherwise I have no right to complain about anything. If only it were that simple as people still believe it is. How shocked are they going to be for not even being able to think of the possibility, much less witness it. So, I have put myself out there with saying this (suspended election) to people, and if I am wrong, then I am wrong, but I feel so strongly about this that I am comfortable with taking a 'wait and see' attitude and I am sure that you guys are being moved in the same way about 9/11. All things will be revealed and it is amazing watching it unfold as the world continues to turn as usual.
Our God is simply amazing and I praise Him in all His ways.
Thank you for the fellowship young brother and for sharing all your insights.
Got to send a shout out to our sister Sandra, who is desperately missed...love, prayers and blessings.
Love to all.
Stay watchful.
I was flipping channels the other day and paused at the TBN channel(Turner Broadcasting Network) because someone was mentioning 911 and they were calling for everyone on 911 at noon to go to your local courthouse or police station and pray for God to reign down His mercy on America and to turn our hearts and minds towards Him. It's a nice thought but most likely won't happen and shouldn't we be doing that everyday anyway?
I was looking so forward to the radio show tonight, and then I realized I missed it last night because of the Labor Day holiday. Were there any new callers? I would appreciate any info from anyone. Now I have to wait another whole week..darn holidays!
I can't help but wonder if some of us are doing what Josh said, avoiding this site so it is easier dismissed. I know I am still missing everyone and keeping all in my prayers.
Love to all.
The new prime minister of Pakistan was attacked, but is safe:
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=9570153&ch=4226714&src=news
Forever Faithful,
I don't think you missed much with the radio show. I was hosting the show last night, and Peter called in to give his support about half-way through. We continued talking about the Antichrist, about looking outside for the enemy, instead of inside...et cetera. I was more nervous than I thought I would be, and hope that someone who hasn't heard these things might have been exposed to the show.
I think that you might be right about where everyone has disappeared to...God knows, I'm tempted to walk away from it all...
It's ugly to watch these things unfold, and it's disheartening for me to have my friends in their mid-20s getting married, having kids, worrying about small personal problems.
What's the point in studying matters that most people just don't care about? That's one of the big questions, and that is what makes me believe that we'll need this knowledge soon...even though it may seem right now that we've been wasting our time...it's not over yet. I hope the others come back.
Hosting the show by yourself...good practice for when we have to stand alone. Good job young brother. And I understand your feelings of disheartenedness (is that a word?!) so incredibly well. 'What is the point in studying matters that most people just don't care about?' I too know we will need this knowledge soon and we will be prepared to stand up for Him when the time comes. Let the world have the world, youngbrother, for soon it will all disappear. The Lord knows who is willing to stand up for Him and who is not. Everything is going to be revealed and I pray to not be found lukewarm or cold as most of the world will surely be. Our reward is in Heaven and it will be oh so much more glorious than anything this world has to offer. I couldn't walk away now even though sometimes I think I want to. Many are called but few are chosen. I have my arm stretched out long and tall in the hopes that He will find me good enough in some small way to pick me to bring His light to this darkened world.
I also hope the others come back, if not, there will be two gathered in His name, and I am honored to be here with you.
Cheney is over visiting Georgia and most likely finalizing plans.
Love you young brother. We are in this together and this comforts me.
Hosting the show by yourself...good practice for when we have to stand alone. Good job young brother. And I understand your feelings of disheartenedness (is that a word?!) so incredibly well. 'What is the point in studying matters that most people just don't care about?' I too know we will need this knowledge soon and we will be prepared to stand up for Him when the time comes. Let the world have the world, youngbrother, for soon it will all disappear. The Lord knows who is willing to stand up for Him and who is not. Everything is going to be revealed and I pray to not be found lukewarm or cold as most of the world will surely be. Our reward is in Heaven and it will be oh so much more glorious than anything this world has to offer. I couldn't walk away now even though sometimes I think I want to. Many are called but few are chosen. I have my arm stretched out long and tall in the hopes that He will find me good enough in some small way to pick me to bring His light to this darkened world.
I also hope the others come back, if not, there will be two gathered in His name, and I am honored to be here with you.
Cheney is over visiting Georgia and most likely finalizing plans.
Love you young brother. We are in this together and this comforts me.
Apologies for the double post; not sure how I did that!
Porverbs 27:12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Proverbs 27:18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
Proverbs 28:5 Evil men understand not judgement: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
The only thing that feels 'right' to me is to seek the Lord with all my heart and my soul and strength; even when my strength is not so strong.
He is with us; we are never alone. He will not abandon us. How great is our God.
I would like to share one of my favorite verses, because I think you will enjoy the reminder, FF:
2 Cor 12:9-10
"(The Lord) said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."
Also, FF, the message we are learning is being sung by many modern musicians, and told in many movies. There are lots of reinforcements everywhere. A worldwide remnant. We should all remember that, and dwell on it when we are feeling alone.
This is a good example:
"Everybody Wake Up", from the Dave Matthew's Band, Stand Up (2005).
Everybody wake up
If your living with your eyes closed
See the man with a bomb in his hand
Everybody wake up
Oh baby it's not easy sometimes
They build these walls ever higher and hide behind them
Seems an odd way to try and make things right
Oh I feel like I go crazy sometimes
Our finest hour arrives
See the pig dressed in his finest fine
The believers stand behind him and smile
As the day lights up with fire
Everybody wake up
If your living with your eyes closed
See the man with a bomb in his hand
Everybody wake up
I Remember the words of the misguided fool
Do unto others as you'd have them do
Not an eye for an eye is the golden rule
Just leaves a room full of blind men
And the finest hour arrives
See the pig dressed in his finest fine
Don't believe him leave and stand behind him and smile
As the day lights up with fire
Everybody wake up
if your living with your eyes closed
see the man with a bomb in his hand
Everybody wake up
Well it looks the monster is being provoked.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/sep/03/uselections2008.joebiden
A good read.
http://www.antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=13401
Interesting days ahead.
Stay blessed and keep watching.
Annon
Doesn't his make you sick to the stomach? It inded does to me.
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/09/03/Palin_says_Iraq_war_is_task_from_God/UPI-66481220457877
2 Cor 12:9-10
"(The Lord) said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
Amen, young brother, and thank you for caring and touching my heart; I really needed that.
Annon, I am right there with you on that - it is so sickening when those who claim to have God on their side use Him for war justification. Not too many more things inspire anger within my spirit than that.
One week to the day for September 'thee' 11th.
That video brings it home how 'it' will happen - we will be going about our everyday lives and business and the warheads will not discriminate against anyone anywhere. Everything will change in one brief minute. Do not fear for these may be the very plans that do not come to fruitition. Our Lord knows what they are going to do before they do it and He is in control - not them.
Trust the Lord in all things.
I love His people. Prayers and blessings.
If it hasn't been noticed, I just wanted to mention that the comment section is gone for YB's new post.
Both Pakistan and Afghanistan are vowing revenge for civilian deaths by US troops; and all we can talk about here is the staged election:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080904/ap_on_re_as/afghanistan
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080904/ap_on_re_as/pakistan
FF, You're welcome. It's nice to be able to return the favor every now and then.
I took the comments down from that post, as it was sort of an addition to Josh's post.
I found some very interesting videos about what's going on in the Twin Cities. The police are really cracking down. This video shows a group of young protesters advancing on a line of cops, and then it shows the cops tossing several smoke bomb and or flash-bag grenades at the protesters without any violent provocation.
There is a series of videos covering the event here.
You are such a blessing.
I copied this from the comment section at Alex Jones' site:
'I never thought I would live to see the day that I thought the Russians would display more ethics and morals than the US ..That day came August 8, 2008.'
and the article; it may be what is coming soon (now) to America:
http://www.infowars.com/?p=4343
The Bible does tell us that this time will be like no other and it already is just that. Living in this world and watching the prophecy unfold just as He foretold is like being on the outside looking in. While it is a very good place to be, it is going to be an even better place to be. I believe Josh is correct in saying that the spiritual work is going to increase tenfold and this is a very exciting prospect for His people. We must be willing to stand up for our Lord and our convictions even if it may cost us our lives. We cannot be prepared for that by ourselves (I know I can't anyway), but the Lord can and He will. Yes, an exciting time as well for His flock and an equally trying time for the wicked and unrepentant. Many of us may be martyred but He will keep and protect His faithful remnant. He will clothe those that come through the tribulation in white robes and imagine this tremendous blessing. There is much to look forward to amid the chaos even during the chaos. Do not let your heart be troubled. The Lord tells us not to fear for a reason so let us not fear and give glory to the One we worship in mind, soul and heart, Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.
Love and prayers to all.
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