Dear Saints.
As I was praying to the Lord what He wanted me to write today, I kept sensing that He wants me to encourage you. If you're like me and you've been watching for His return for awhile now, it's easy to get frustrated and even disappointed on the rapture roller coaster that never seems to end! We get into this trouble when we rely on man to give us dates instead of just keeping our eyes on Jesus. We also get ourselves into trouble when we constantly keep watching the news and see all the evil growing and growing and we allow our enemy to whisper doubts in our ears.
It's easy to forget how much the Lord loves us. I know, for myself not having an earthly father and growing up insecure, it is often difficult to actually believe Jesus loves me. We each know our own faults and shortcomings and let's face it, we often wonder who, in their right mind, would love us? But the truth of the matter is, God adores us. The love of God is completely different than human love, which is always conditional and selfish. God loves us just because, and it has nothing to do with our character, qualities, or actions. In this day and age when there are so many threats surrounding us, it's important to remember that, because if we can truly believe in God's love, we will not be afraid.
Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. 1 John 4:17-18
If you look around you at the encroaching evil and are afraid, then God's love is not perfected in you, which means you harbor some doubt about God's love. If you truly understood and believed in His Love for you, you would have NO fear. Why? Because that kind of powerful love allows no evil or harm to touch the object of that love. If we could only grasp the deapth, width, breadth and height of God's love!
I watch a pastor on You tube who has a prophetic ministry. I've been watching him for years and I know he hears from the Lord. Recently the Lord gave him several Words to extend to the Bride, those who will be raptured, so I will pass them on here;
First of all, the Lord said His love and grace are Outlandish! This pastor said he would have never used that word, but the Lord was clear. Outlandish is something strange or bizarre or alien, which means that the Lord's love for us is something so immense, so immeasurable that the human mind cannot comprehend.
Other words from the Lord I believe you'll find comforting
"I have kept you in my heart until the end"
"I have already gathered you, you just don't see it until you get to the house."
"As for my bride, I say, Come up here!"
"Keep looking for the rising of the Son, for the rapture is near, even at the door."
We see the evil rising around us. We see signs of the coming Tribulation already being formed. If you know your Bible, there is no doubt that we are close to the rapture. So, what should we do now?
The Lord wants you to trust in His Love. No matter what comes, no matter what you see. Trust in His Love and that He is coming for you!
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long;
We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:35-39
We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:35-39
Get up each day, give thanks and praise to God, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in your tasks. One of these days, (and soon) that trumpet will sound and our Prince will rescue us from this evil world!
Here's a video from a sister I trust. I've been watching her for years. She has dreams and visions from the Lord. I always ask the Lord to only lead me to true servants of His and keep me from the fake ones. He has warned me off many others, but upon this lady He has put His blessing. I'm not saying that she interpreted her dream correctly, but it is very encouraging and I hope it blesses you.
Maranatha!
Beautiful post and I so needed this message today. Mother's Day is always a horrible day for me and leaves me depressed. Just when I am feeling unloved you remind me of God's outlandish love for me. I had a dream of heaven last night and it was so beautiful. It was weird because I was told I could go in, but I kept looking back for other people. One of them was Anne Frank, which I thought was weird, but it was a dream and our subconscious produces strange things. But I woke up thinking it interesting that I was worried about a Jewish teenager from the holocaust.
ReplyDeleteThe video you put up was definitely something I've wondered before. If we are one in Christ why wouldn't we ascend in the same manner?
Mother's Day is rough for me too, Katy.. so I get it. This post was for me too! But I'm so glad it blessed you.... It's good to know the Lord is using me to help people. So awesome and strange, your dream. Wonder what it means? Anyway, Keep looking up!
DeleteI think the dream means we are ready to go in but we are just waiting for more fellow believers who may be in hiding right now. Pray for the persecuted!
DeleteHi, MaryLu! I was tormented in my mind last week by satan bc he loves to prey upon us when our bodies are weak & we've been isolated from others. By Sun I was convinced (but not really), that no one loved me. Not even the Lord bc why am I having to go through this? But I fought past the dizziness & went to church, fought through it during church, but I realized even through the physical stuff how much I was loved by the others in my church. Then how loved I am by my son & hubby, and then God answered a special prayer for me that I told no one. And I was reminded again how much He loves me. The answer to this prayer is quite exciting & what a surprise! Thank you for your encouraging post! I would never say someone's dream is not from the Lord. No way! Uh uh! But I am confused concerning the dream. Bc not even Jesus knows when He's coming back. Only our Father in Heaven knows the day & time. Maybe it was the Father speaking to her and not Jesus, but the way that she brought it out it seemed like it was Jesus who said that about the day of His ascension. I do know the signs of His appearing are all here! Love you, ML!
ReplyDeleteDiana, I'm so sorry to hear of your continuing physical issues... There's nothing worse than having health problems... especially long term ones. It's easy for the devil to come in and convince us the Lord doesn't care. I struggle with this too. I'm so glad the Lord answered your prayer in an exciting and surprising way! He is so wonderful. His love is outlandish!!
DeleteTo answer your question about this woman's dream. Jesus told his disciples that only His Father knows what time Jesus will return. However remember Jesus was here on earth at that time when the disciples asked Him. Even though He was God, He didn't know everything the Father knew at that time. He was fully man as well, so He relied on the Holy Spirit to direct Him. However, now that Jesus is with the Father in Heaven, there's no way He doesn't know the date... He and the Father are ONE. That's my thinking. But I do trust this woman. I've been watching her for years... Love you back, Sweetie!! Still praying for that dizziness!
Thanks for clarifying that! I wasn't thinking of the fact that he said "“But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father" before His ascension. Like the sister said, Just be ready & continue to do what we're doing. (paraphrased) And I'll add, even more so as we see the day approaching! Thank you for your compassion & prayers! I feel like the Lord is getting ready to do something awesome in my life! I just feel it in my spirit & by the way the enemy is fighting me so much harder! satan doesn't know what the Lord is up to, but he's aware of all the prayers going up for me in Jesus name!
DeleteThanks once again, for continuing to share your thoughts and this precious woman's dream! Even though you may not get a lot of responses to your blog as many read, but do not comment, your blog is very meaningful and helpful to me and so many others!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got to spend time with your family and know that you are comforted in the fact your mom is with The Lord. I pray we go soon, but oh, my heart is so so troubled for what is coming upon this earth.
Be blessed and please continue to share your thoughts and insights!
Your sister in Christ,
Susan
Thank you for your kind words, Susan! That means a lot. Don't allow the evil of this world to trouble you... While we are here, we are protected.. and soon we will be with our Prince! He will not allow His Bride to get run over. Just stay close to Him. Blessings!!!
DeleteI know that I have not commented in a few days but I also really appreciate your insight and posts Marylu. With all that is happening in the world today it's pretty obvious that the tribulations are close to coming. Thank you for all your words of truth and encouragement it really does make a difference. Pam
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pam! Blessings!!!
DeleteI also look forward to reading all your posts. They are always encouraging and confirming. I hope and pray the woman in the video is right and we will ascend the same day Jesus did!!
ReplyDeleteMe too! I hope she's right also!! It's only a few days away!
DeleteI thought the dream was really interesting. As other Watchers that I've been listening to have a feeling about the middle of May. And Christ was crucified April 3rd, from what I was able to pull up. Thinking 40 days after that when He ascended would put us at May 14th. I don't know about you, but I'll take it anyway it comes, I'm so ready to go home. It was a powerful dream and it sure makes sense that the timing could be then, God willing.
ReplyDeleteI know dreams aren't always literal... but this particular woman has never given any dates. She usually just relays her dreams and tells people to ask the Lord for the interpretation. She is a sweet woman of God who has really been harassed over the years by Christians. Anyway, I pray she's right and we leave this weekend. I'm so ready!!!
DeleteLol, "this week end" ! Well, maybe. The sooner the better !
DeleteIt's like, hey what are you doing this week end ? Ah sprry I got plans, I'm being raptured. Wanna come ? Just say Jesus is my Lord and Savior, repent of your sins, and believe !
DeleteHi MaryLu, I'm a little behind on my readings due to spring planting up here in Massachusetts. From a planters view it's a very critical time. So forgive me. After saying that, I truly believe the Lord brought this word to me today in His timing. I woke this morning to a whole different kind of prayer, really worship where God showed me His love, in many way's, and areas I hadnt known before, or realized. Your Pastor friend used the word outlandish. It reminded me of a word the Lord gave my wife some years ago where God showed her His love as "The Extravagant Love of God ". You spoke graciously of God's love in the script Eph 3:14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. I just posted this yesterday! Oh how I love how God orchestrates His beautiful symphony between the Saints. Keeping us in tune !.
ReplyDeleteI love the dream of your friend. And I love her. I agree with her in feeling the Rapture will come in spring or early summer. It has always been a time of renewal. When the NEW springs forth, and life begins. I'll bet Adam and Eve were created in the spring time. Wouldnt it be fitting of the Lord to come at this time. I had a similar dream about my oldest sister, who passed at 20 years old after giving birth to a beautiful son. That was back in 1972. Many years later, after I was saved, I had a dream of her. She was a very beautiful girl. I think the pride of my Mom and Dad. She excelled in everything, was like a second mother to her siblings, and a very joyful person. She was a heavy girl, and I suppose we believe that played a part in her passing. My parents never recovered from her passing. So in this dream, I was in heaven, lazily laying back in a beautiful green grassy field. There was no one around and it was a most peaceful place. In the distance I could see a figure walking amongst the clouds off to my right. As it came closer I saw the figure of a beautiful women, long blonde hair, and a fitted velvet jacket, which was the style back in the 70's. I sat up as she approached and instantly saw that beautiful smile and the shinning eyes that only Chrissy had, and my heart lept with joy. And I could feel that hers did as well. I wanted to hug her so bad, but had the feeling she was not ready to be touched yet ! She had a slight scratch on her cheek, so I asked what is this. She said she had just been made all new and it was a mark from the grinding wheel !
Now I know that might sound odd to you, "a grinding wheel". But I am a machinist. All my life I have built things out of different types of metals. After all the careful machining (shaping) is complete, the final stage to beautifying the piece is to grind or sand it. To polish it and make it shine.
Yeah MaryLu, I believe the Lord is showing us, it is a time for Love. And your friend expresses that as well when she say's, we should simply just continue to what the Lord has set us to do. And that is good works expressed in love.
Love and peace Sister, in Christ our Lord.
The Lord gives you such great visions and dreams, Joe! What a lovely story about your sister. I have longed for the Lord to give me a dream of my mother like that. I loved the grinding wheel! We are all going to be made all new!!! God's love is beyond our comprehension! I can't wait to feel the fullness of it when I'm free of this earthly flesh! Blessings, Brother! Peace and Love to you and yours!
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