by Sandy Brunson
We are truly living in the time of the end. I am reading so many
prophetic things that, though disturbing, I know they are the
truth of the matter in my spirit...of how God's general protection
on our land has lifted. America, as a nation divided, in its bold
faced determination to NOT walk in His ways and remain founded
on His truth....has pushed Him to begin to withdraw some of His
protective blessing on the land, on lives, on families, on government,
on businesses, on fortunes, on armies, etc. The list goes on and
on.
Mankind has become SO wicked. They trust in oppression as the
"way it is". People - even God's people - hide behind
the phrase, "this is just the 'way I am' so take me as I
am!" Unrepentant. Arrogant. No intention of changing. Unbending.
Vicious. Abusive. Angry. Stubborn. Insensitive. Scoffing. Mocking.
It is heartbreaking.
In many situations, honest words of truth seem to have "no
effect" anymore. There is no "discussing it". People
rail and spin with "much speaking" to defend themselves
with empty words telling why they are "the way they are"...and
why they have their "rights". Life, in the USA and in
the world...is just NOT what is was. The time of the end is upon
us....and can only get worse if God's people do not humble themselves,
pray, seek His Face and turn from their wicked ways.
Trials and testings of the faith of God's people is at an all
time high. Dear people are dropping dead...getting sick...breaking
covenant relationships, being depressed for long periods of time.
Finances are being gobbled up. Fortunes that were once secure....have
evaporated. The heat of the furnace is 7 times hotter.
This is not speaking doubt and unbelief...it is an honest description
of the realities even Christians are experiencing. Jesus, the
Fourth Man in the Fire, is in this inferno with us. Yet, God asks,
"What will we do in the end?" Will we cling to Him and
stand with Him...or will we give in to the heat?
For 20 years, as a prayer warrior, I have travailed in intercessory
prayer concerning the things I read in the Word of God....over
things He revealed to me by His Spirit about this "time"
...before the time. But the "times" have overtaken us.
God's judgment has begun to fall on wickedness. We must separate
ourselves from it in all its forms if we are to know His continued
protection personally.
In the last 20 years...this nation...and all its people have
turned so many "corners"...that we, as a nation, are
headed in a direction away from our Christian foundation...and
"men and women love to have it so." Hell has come to
earth and most are reveling in it. "Relevancy" has replaced
"revelation". Popularity and polls have replaced prophecy.
Masses of people demand to "have it their own way",
"doing what is right in their own eyes."
While studying the information on the four end time spirits,
in prayer, I had a kind of dream - a vision in which I saw a fortress....during
two different time periods. In the firsttime period, this great
stronghold was a place of safety and protection for those who
lived within. Its impenetrable solid walls were made of a polished
metal, ten to twelve feet thick...strong as steel and several
stories high. No attacking or terrorizing force could enter to
bring harm to those within. The walls were even protected by a
thick camouflage of green, leafy vines...a network of healthy
growth...arising from the life-giving waters which surrounded
the fortress. These thick boughs grew up hanging over the walls
and made a canopy of shade and beauty to offer the inhabitants
within. They also hid the walls from the view of those who might
attempt to attempt harm and enter wrongfully...bringing massive
death and destruction with them.
Behind the thick protection with its coating of camouflage, the
people within lived, worked, played, prospered, pulled together,
and worshipped God without care or concern of outside attack.
Their boundaries were intact....and they were safe. They were
"covered" by the massive protection of Almighty God.
Two huge doors remained securely and tightly shut to keep out
those things that should not enter.
In the second time period....I noticed a several things. The
people inside grew lax, lazy, fat and selfish...thinking themselves
to be in control of their protection and prosperity. They began
to argue and fight with one another, breaking covenants of all
kinds. They became profane, lewd, and violent. They even entertained
themselves with such behavior. They ceased to freely and openly
worship God who had created them and offered them massive protection
and blessings.
The vines slowly parched and began to die....exposing the massive
metal walls all around...to heat and elements. There was no water
at the base of the walls, no moisture for the vines to draw from.
As the water had dried up...so did the vines. The massive doors
were slowly opening. All this happened so slowly...as if over
an extended season, and those inside did not notice at first that
their massive protection was retreating. The covering was being
lifted....and the people exposed...to the hordes of evil that
were approaching.
I woke up very heavy of heart knowing that this was America...yet
Jesus stands over the continents of the earth with His hands outstretched
still...whosoever will...may come!
Come...hide in the cleft of the Rock! Find your daily place of
Refuge in Jesus! Awaken to the Truth...while there is still a
bit of time to be attached to the True Vine and be planted by
the Rivers of Living Water! Get inside His Ark of Safety and remain,
respecting His Authority eternally! Honor the King. He is Lord
and God!
Looking unto JESUS - the ONE MIGHTY TO SAVE and DELIVER US from
ALL approaching evil.
Copyright: Sandy Brunson - Volunteers for Jesus