Spiritual Warfare: Surviving the Battles

I am convinced the LORD has been preparing the Church in America for the coming persecution. As the end draws nearer, Satan has increased his efforts to wage war against the Bride of Christ. His violent rage strikes the earth with great force, because he knows his time is short. Those who have eyes to see bear witness to the persecution moving in from the four corners of the earth. Those who have ears to hear have heard the battle cry upon winds from the east.

For nearly a quarter of a millennium, American Christians have benefited greatly from the spoils of the US Constitution and an overall acceptance of Christianity in the public square. The tides are now shifting. The storm clouds can be seen in the distance. The forces of the enemy have grown stronger. And sadly, the American Church has been in slumber. Many are blinded by the seductions of this world. 

This deep understanding came to me through three separate dreams; and there will be those who do not see what I have seen within the earth.

“Then they will deliver you up to oppression and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name’s sake. Then many will stumble, and will deliver up one another, and will hate one another. Many false prophets will arise and will lead many astray. Because iniquity will be multiplied, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end will be saved. This Good News of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world for a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.” (Matthew 24:9-14 WEB)

In the first dream, oppression fell upon the entire earth as darkness struck humanity; man and woman stood naked, shackled and chained under militant restraint.

In the second dream, a “cleansing camp” of labor forced the hands of its captives to bend a knee or die; men, women and children “cleansed” from the earth before the eyes of many.

In the third dream, the battle moved into the neighborhoods and churches; innocent blood of pastors, teachers and leaders spilled forth in the streets and the underground churches prevailed.

I believe God has used the events of this past year to help awaken many in the Church, but many are still sleeping. I have cried out before the LORD and poured out my heart through intercessory prayer that God might open the eyes of the saints and reveal to each one this persecution that shall come quickly; this generation shall bear witness. 

Jesus said, “Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.”

Regarding those enslaved by the enemy, they are as a mob wandering in the desert. Those among them kill the spirit and murder the innocent. They devour flesh and commit adultery, including incestual acts and other sexual perversions. In the mob are also those who practice witchcraft, those who thieve, many drunkards and cheaters, slanderers and gossips. Those who abuse and take advantage of others, including little children. The mob is horrifying and repulsive to look upon, and their stench lingers in the air.

Their feet are cut and calloused. Their lips are parched and cracked. Many are full of sadness, and depression can be seen in their faces. Others are imprisoned by hate, and anger bleeds forth from their eyes. Their hair is matted and dirty. Their clothes are torn like rags, hanging from their bony bodies. They have traveled this desert together, and yet they are utterly alone in the world. Pain and anguish shoot up their legs and through their bodies with each passing step through life. Their tongues are dry and parched, sticking to the roof of their mouths; no water to be found in this desert of darkness. With each moan of anguish, their lips crack open and bleed. Death has gripped their lives, yet they are unable to escape its sting.

As the mob draws closer and closer, the voice of one shouting in the desert cries out: “You who bear witness to the mercy of God! Listen to the Word of the LORD and obey the commands set before you! You drink from the Living Water, yet your words bring death and destruction to many. Too long, dear brothers and sisters, have we spoken judgement over the earth! Too long have we stood by while the desolate in heart stumble blindly through the desert without a guide! We have been given shade from the scorching heat and endless access to the great pool of Living Water set before us, and yet we hoard it day and night as if it were our own to do with as we please. Listen, dear brothers and sisters. Please, heed my words!”

The spirit of indulgence and division testifies against the Church in America. Judgment has come, and persecution will rise up. But do not be afraid. Do not lose heart. Do not give into the distractions of this world. For the battle cry of the LORD is powerful! The forces of His Kingdom are great! Nothing can stand against His Mighty Angels! The LORD has spoken. The Church will be strengthened. His Bride will be restored. The wheat will be separated from the chaff and the chaff will be thrown into the fires of hell! The faithful will be saved and inherit eternal life! 

“For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh; for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds, throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience when your obedience is made full.” (2 Corinthians 10:3-6 WEB)

But woe to you who know the truth of life and death and speak not truth and life over the mob that approaches from a distance and is now here! For if the watchman receives a message of warning and yet remains silent, he is held responsible for the deaths of those who did not hear!

God is doing a new thing within the earth. It is your responsibility to discover what this means. Seek the wisdom of the Living Word by the Holy Spirit. As it has been given to me, the Church will be united and strengthened. That which is LIGHT will be seen as darkness by many. The LORD hardens the hearts of men and wields the kings of the earth for His Glory. New spiritual awareness will rise up in our sons and daughters. They will see visions and dream dreams. They will prophesy and speak truth; an outpouring of the Holy Spirit will be given to the remnant. New gifts will be distributed for the Glory of God and for the edification of the Church. Many who have been shackled and chained by the enemy will be set free by the POWER of the LORD.

For the LORD says: “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

The Lion of Judah speaks a banner of love over your household and cloaks you with a mantle of grace. Prepare your hearts and ask the LORD to guide you in all things truth; it is in this truth that you and your household shall survive the battles of this age. And fear not; the LORD is with you. He has conquered the enemy and has won the war. The Lion of Judah stands with you and fights each battle with great power and authority over all the earth. Amen.