War, Famine, and Endtime preparation

War, Famine, and Endtime preparation

 

Many Christians are asleep, in regard to the apocalyptic events that will soon unfold. It is crucial that we fast and pray for God’s direction in how to prepare for the hard times ahead. The Lord showed me in a series of dreams, as well as visions and words, that our economy will soon tank and this will cause panic in the streets. During this time of fiscal unrest, there will be terrorist attacks against this nation from Islamic groups and some of the attacks will eclipse 911. And when there is chaos everywhere, the Russians will take advantage of the situation and they will strike America with small yield nuclear weapons that will initiate world war three, and later China will also join Russia in this war. And eventually China will occupy this land.

 The great war to come, will also cause a famine greater than this world has ever known.  The Lord told me that people will eat their pets, as well as each other. The Lord also showed me that it is crucial that Christians relocate to very remote areas in order to protect their families, as well as their food supply. During this time of war and famine people will be desperate to feed their families and they will kill you for your food, as well as supplies. Out of necessity, people will eventually consume all of the natural resources, including all the wildlife. In Revelation chapter six we read about the four horseman of the apocalypse. The white horse is symbolic of Christ who executes his righteous judgments, then we read of the red horse which is war, followed by the black horse of famine with scales in his hand, then the pale horse of death and Hades follows. As you can see from God’s Word, war is followed by worldwide famine. Also, the time will come when money will be worthless and no one will be able to buy or sell without the mark, number, or name of the beast. It is crucial that Christians prepare asap, for sudden destruction will come and most people will be unprepared.

As I stated previously, we need to be in prayer, as well as fasting for direction from the Lord as to where to relocate to ride out the storm. The Lord has instructed me to relocate to a place of true wilderness, away from all towns and human population. The time will soon come when Christians will need to band together and share their resources in order to survive. In the book of Acts, we read where the early church did exactly this. Those who had an abundance shared with those who lacked, so that everyone’s needs were met, and the Apostles distributed the food accordingly. I believe that this type of community will be necessary once again.

 Mountains can serve as a barrier between populated areas and wilderness, as well as slow down human traffic. I believe that remote mountainous areas are ideal for survival. I would recommend very tall mountains, like the Rockies, or the Coastal Mountains of British Columbia Canada. It is also necessary to live near a good water source, such as a lake, river, or year round creek. It is also a good idea to live near plenty of trees, for firewood, as well as building materials. I would also recommend stockpiling as much food as you can. The dehydrated foods with a shelf life of thirty or forty years are ideal. I believe that it is a good idea to hide your food underground  if possible. It is also a good idea to learn as much as possible about farming, gardening, hunting and fishing. The time will come when there will be no more electricity, gasoline or grocery stores to depend on. When the war comes, society will be set back to primitive conditions.

 According to government sources, if one nuclear bomb were to be set off in the stratosphere above the central United States, it would create an electromagnetic pulse that would knock out the national power grid, as well as all electronic devices and most cars. It would take over a century to get it up and running again. Also according to government sources, if this occurs, ninety percent of the American population will die within one year. Most people are dependent upon Wal-Mart for food and supplies. We all drive cars to work, and trucks, trains, and planes are necessary for transport of food etc. All of our modern conveniences that we take for granted, will come to an end. That is why it is important to learn how to survive.

 I personally believe that the Lord will take care of his children in wilderness locations in the same way that he cared for the Israelites in their wilderness. I believe that nuclear radiation will not affect God’s elect. I also believe that we will once again, see the same type of miracles that we read about in Exodus, as well as Acts. That is why we must learn to live by faith, and not fear, but like Noah did, we need to prepare our ark of safety according to God’s direction.         

 

The truth about the Rapture

 

There is much controversy as to the timing of the rapture, but God’s Word is very clear on this subject and we will explore what it really teaches. This is not a subject that should divide us, but it is critical that we be informed of the truth. The pre-tribulation rapture viewpoint is very dangerous because it teaches people that there is no need to prepare for the tribulation, or hard times ahead, because God is going to rapture you up to Heaven for seven years, then return again to establish his kingdom. This man made doctrine is contrary to God’s Word, and was created by taking scripture out of context, as well as making scriptures jump through many hoops in order to bring about a man pleasing belief.

The Lord Jesus Christ himself told us exactly when he will return, as well as when he will send forth his angels to gather the elect. Christ said that immediately after the tribulation of those days he would return and gather his elect unto himself. NKJV Matt 24:29  “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. ³⁰ Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. ³¹ And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.  Christ said what he meant and was not speaking metaphorically. The pre-trib doctrine teaches that this passage is in reference to the second coming of Christ, seven years after the ingathering of the saints, but Christ said that at this time, he would send out his angels to harvest the elect. This passage alone is enough to establish that the rapture and the second coming of Christ are the same event and that this will occur immediately after the tribulation.

 The Apostle Paul taught that we will not be caught up to meet the Lord in the air until the the dead are raised first, then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them. Paul did not say that we will be caught up to Heaven, but that we will meet the Lord in the air as he returns, this is our transformation into immortality. 1 Thess 4:13  But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. ¹⁴ For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.¹⁵ For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. ¹⁶ For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. ¹⁷ Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. ¹⁸ Therefore comfort one another with these words.

1 Cor 15:51  Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed— ⁵² in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. ⁵³ For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.   If we establish when the dead are raised, then we will know when the remnant who are alive, will be caught up and transformed. Christ said that he will raise the dead on the last day. John 6:39  This is the will of the Father who sent Me, that of all He has given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day. ⁴⁰ And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day.”  Paul said that the dead are raised, and that we are caught up with them at the last trump. The last trump is a reference to the sounding of the seventh angel in the book of Revelation.  Rev 10:7  but in the days of the sounding of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, the mystery of God would be finished, as He declared to His servants the prophets. Rev 11:15  Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!” When the trump is sounded then it is said, “ The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of his Christ”. As you can see, God’s Word clearly teaches that the dead are raised on the last day, at the last trump.

Another interesting fact is that all those martyred within the Great Tribulation will have part in the first resurrection (resurrection of the righteous). If the rapture/resurrection occurred before the tribulation then they would have no resurrection. Rev 20:4  And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. ⁵ But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. ⁶ Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.

God’s Word teaches us that he will protect many of his children in the wilderness during this time of tribulation, these will be the remnant that overcome and that will never see death.  Rev 12:13  Now when the dragon saw that he had been cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child. ¹⁴ But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness to her place, where she is nourished for a time and times and half a time, from the presence of the serpent. ¹⁵ So the serpent spewed water out of his mouth like a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away by the flood. ¹⁶ But the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed up the flood which the dragon had spewed out of his mouth. ¹⁷ And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.

  God did not rapture Noah out of the earth, nor did he build the ark for him, rather he instructed him how to build the ark.  Noah was obedient to God and although it took him 120 years to build the ark, he did not give up. Because of Noah’s obedience to the Lord, we are here today. Like Noah, we need to be making preparations for the soon coming tribulation. I believe that the Lord is instructing people to prepare communities in remote wilderness areas for the time of trouble ahead. We all need to be seeking the Lord with much fasting and prayer concerning where to relocate. The cities, as well as populated areas are destined for judgment. This is not a time for fear but action. If we trust God as Noah did, then we will be obedient to him and follow his voice. God Bless!

War with Russia is Imminent

Four years ago, the Lord spoke to me in an audible voice and said, “War with Russia is coming”! Since then, the Lord has shown me more concerning this. I don’t know when or how this will begin but I do know that it is imminent. I believe that the current tensions with Russia over the annexation of Crimea is creating a hostile environment. This may not be the spark that triggers WW3, but it may help inflame Russia over another event in the near future. Yesterday, Vice President Joe Biden said that if Russia aggresses upon another European nation it will result in military action. Most of the European nations are members of NATO (North American Treaty Organization). All NATO member nations are under treaty to defend the soil of other NATO members as if it were their own soil.

Another concern of mine is Iran. Both Russia, as well as China, are under treaty to defend their ally Iran if they are attacked or invaded. There has been a lot of talk over the years about a military strike on Iran by either the USA or Israel. Israel made that threat again yesterday. The Lord also spoke to me that war with Iran is coming. This may be the catalyst that triggers the war with Russia/China, I don’t know.

I encourage you to read my post entitled, “Visions of the fall of America”, if you have not. I will now clarify what I believe will occur. I believe that war with Russia will begin WW3. There will be limited nuclear strikes. I believe they will originally use small yield nukes, such as backpack or suitcase nukes planted by terrorists. My vision of the nuclear destruction of Kansas City indicates this. At some point China will join Russia in war against America and they will defeat America. China will occupy America for a period of time. I believe that China will turn on Russia and destroy her by nuclear weapons. The book of Revelation indicates that two thirds of the earth will be destroyed by fire, I believe this to be nuclear fire. Joel also mentions pillars of smoke, as well as the sun being darkened and the moon turning the color of blood, this may all result from nuclear warfare.

There is hope for survival through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I believe that the Bible indicates that God will protect many of his children in wilderness areas during this time of Great Tribulation that is coming.

Visions of America's War Campaigns

Nothing escapes the eyes of the Lord, he sees all of the wickedness of man, as well as the suffering of his creation. The Lord is very displeased with America over the unjust brutal wars it has waged under the false banner of freedom. The Lord has given me a number of dreams, as well as visions concerning the American military machine and the abominations it has committed against innocent nations. Many people are under the false impression that George W. Bush was a Christian man who was following God’s direction when he led America to war against Iraq and Afghanistan, the truth is quite the opposite.

Bush admitted that he had an vendetta against Saddam Hussein, because Hussein threatened the life of his father. The USA also had oil interests in Iraq that proved too irresistible to the Bush administration. This was all confirmed by members of Bush's staff who reported that Bush told them to find a way to sell an Iraq invasion to the American public. Secretary of State Collin Powell even resigned after his first term in office because of the illegal invasion of Iraq. Bush's advisor recommended that he use the word freedom to justify the invasion and the American public blindly for the most part accepted the lie.

I would also like to point out that horrible weapons were used against the peoples of Iraq and Afghanistan that are very inhumane, and some of them have now been banned by the Geneva convention. The American military used armor piercing munitions made from depleted uranium. These radioactive munitions set off Geiger counters, as well as caused cancers, and birth defects among the peoples of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as our troops. To this day, many areas of these two nations still set off Geiger counters. White phosphorous gas was used to light up the skies for night warfare, this gas was known to burn the skin off of people. The MOAB bomb (mother of all bombs) was also used to cause severe damage. In all of it's arrogance, America used Iraq, as well as Afghanistan to show off it’s weapons of mass destruction to the world.

God will judge this nation for it’s brutality, because America has ceased to be a good nation. Since America has removed all mention of God from sight and sound, so God will remove this nation from his sight. Abominations such as gay marriage, abortion of the innocent etc. will not go unpunished. I will now share dreams, as well as visions that the Lord has given me.

Back in 2003, shortly after the invasion of Iraq, God gave me this dream. I saw a semi truck trailer that was about half filled with canned food. The food was dispersed throughout the truck to make it appear that the truck was full of food. There were hundreds of Iraqi people lined up for this insufficient amount of food. One lady was crying and grabbing for the food and people were fighting her, as well as others for this food. Then the scene changed to that of a conservative Christian dinner being hosted by John Hagee. The good Christians were seated at round tables with white table cloths on them. They were all fat and eating thick steaks. John Hagee then spoke and said that Bush was God’s anointed President and that God used him to free the peoples of  Iraq, as well as Afghanistan, then the people all applauded. Then I stood up and pointed my finger at John Hagee and began to prophesy, I said something like, woe to you who support this war, for the blood of the innocent is upon your hands. I then also pointed my finger at those seated at the tables and prophesied something similar. God saw the starvation that resulted from this war and his justice will prevail. Water treatment plants were also destroyed in the war and were not repaired for up to three years. Typhoid, as well as cholera were the result. Shortly after I had this dream, it was reported on the news that many food trucks had an insufficient amount of food in them.

In another vision, God showed me the world, and the American flag was above it, and the flag became huge and enveloped the whole world. In another vision, God showed me America taking the rod to the nations that would not submit to it’s will. This was done in darkness according to the Lord. The Lord also showed me that he was not pleased that people were worshipping the American flag. I was given dozens of dreams, as well as visions about our nation but will not share them now. I will however share one more dream that the Lord gave me.

In a dream I was handed two scrolls. I unrolled the first and it contained God’s military offensive, which I believe to be evangelism. The second scroll contained a picture of a black mountain, as well as military plans and then I heard the radio go off, the voice sounded like an old radio broadcast from the 1940′s. It said, “Alert, Operation Stargazer, America’s military offensive continues”. I believe that this dream was indicating that America would continue it's offensive wars into future presidential administrations. The Lord is very displeased with the new Nazi like America that was birthed in 2001. Russia and China are not innocent by any means, they have been very brutal with their own people, as well as have persecuted Christians, and God will judge them also. But America is provoking both Russia and China militarily. America is having war games in very close proximity to their territories, as well as doing flyovers near their military bases. Our government uses the excuse that Russia is aggressive because of it's annexation of Crimea a couple of years ago. But the truth is that Crimea voted to leave the Ukraine and join the Russian Federation. Also, the missile defense system that the US is building in Romania and Poland is adding much fuel to the fire. Both Russia, as well as China are now buzzing our military aircraft and ships, and this could very easily lead to war. After conducting aggressive war campaigns in Serbia, Iraq, Afghanistan, as well as Libya, the USA is in no position to point the finger at other nations. 

I would like to clarify that I love this nation and I pray for it consistently. This great nation was founded as a Judeo-Christian nation dedicated to liberty. This nation was a light to the entire world at one time and our constitution reflects God’s intention for mankind, as well as what I base my political beliefs from. But our nation has now turned it’s back on God and has gone the way of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Dreams of the History of the Lukewarm Church

The Lord is very displeased with the unfaithfulness of many within the church today. Our immoral culture is well ingrained within the church and most who profess to know Christ, deny him by their lifestyle. It is hard to see the difference between the world and the church today. Around four years ago the Lord gave me two dreams of the moral condition of the church today.

The first dream I was standing next to an angel outside of a church building. I noticed the stone church building looked very Gothic in appearance and we proceeded to walk inside. The angel showed me various different rooms or sanctuaries within this building. Each room was a different Christian denomination or fellowship. I understood that the church building that we were in was a Roman Catholic Church and the Protestant denominations and fellowships were her offspring. The RCC is the mother of all harlots and the other churches (her offspring) are harlots, as well. In other words they are adulteress due to sin in their lives. Rev 17:1-15

Next the Angel led me into one of the rooms and he pointed to a glass display case that had wax figures in them that represented the persecution of true Christians by the church throughout the ages. It displayed true Christians being burned at the stake, as well as killed in other ways by the Protestant reformers, Martin Luther, John Calvin and others. It also displayed the drowning of the Ana-Baptists in barrels. The angel said that this was the history of the apostate church.

Then I noticed that I was standing within an Assembly Of God church, very similar to ones that I have attended in the past. The angel walked me down the aisles and pointed to the people sitting in the pews. I noticed that everyone was dressed in wedding garments, the men in tuxes and the women in white wedding dresses with veils. But many were dead rotting corpses still wearing wedding garments, seated next to living people throughout the congregation. I noticed that around sixty percent were dead corpses and around forty percent of the congregation were alive. Since the dead corpses were still wearing wedding garments, this is an indication that they were once born again, but now they were dead in their sins. Those who believe the once saved, always saved doctrine have been deceived by a lie from Satan. End of first dream.

The second dream that I had, I was looking into a prison. I witnessed Christians all dressed in orange prison jumpsuits. I knew many of them from Bible study groups that I formerly attended but they were all prisoners of sin, including one of the leaders. The Lord told me to reach into the prison and pull them out. I understood that the only way to free them was by teaching them the truth about repentance and sanctification (being set apart from the world), in order to be saved we must be born again. No one is perfect but we must press forward and pursue righteousness and not shrink back.
A big reason for this apostasy is the modern day grace message which is way out of balance. It is very true that we are saved by grace and that we can never be good enough to save ourselves and that is the reason why our Lord made atonement upon the cross. But God’s Word is also clear that faith without works is dead. We are called to be a set apart people that bears good fruit. We are to grow in the Lord, as well as to pursue righteousness.

 Within most churches the words righteous, holy, holiness, sanctification, etc are equated to legalism. The reason for this is because most will not endure sound doctrine because they want a feel good gospel instead of the truth of God’s Word. (NKJV) 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, [because] they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn [their] ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. God’s Word also tells us that before the coming of the Lord that there will be a great falling away. (NKJV) 2 Thessalonians 2: 3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for [that Day will not come] unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition,.

No one is perfect but we are called to grow in the truth of God’s Word and the more knowledge we have of the Word, the more responsibility we have to obey it. Christ said that if you love me you will keep my commandments. God’s Word also teaches us that we are to live holy lives. (NKJV) Ephesians 5:27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. (NKJV) 1 Peter 1:15 but as He who called you [is] holy, you also be holy in all [your] conduct, 16 because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” By the power of God’s Holy Spirit we can live a separated lifestyle from the world. We are called to repent of our sins and turn from them. The very word “born again” means to die to our old carnal ways and to be reborn as a new creation in Christ. (NKJV) 2 Corinthians 6:17 Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.” 18 “I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the LORD Almighty”.

Also ponder these Scriptures. (NKJV) James 2:14 What [does it] profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what [does it] profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe — and tremble! 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?

The modern day church is comparable to the church of Laodicea in that many are lukewarm within it. (NKJV) Revelation 3:15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 “So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. 17 “Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’ — and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked — 18 “I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, [that] the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. 19 “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. The bottom line is that many churches today are feeding their members a junk food gospel instead of the meat of God’s Word.

Fasting and Prayer

Introduction: Basically, fasting is not a command, but a very strong suggestion when you need a breakthrough in your life and just to show love and reverence to Your God on a regular basis.
Mel’s parents used to fast three days in a row every single month and they experienced real breakthroughs and miracles on a regular basis. Paul & Marie were true warriors of their faith and they had a marriage that was rock solid.

Do not announce you are fasting as this is between you and God. The only person that needs to know is your spouse. We would highly recommend fasting as a couple as this will strengthen your marriage. You can ask friends and family for basic prayer with or without being specific on why you need prayer and not mentioning that you are fasting.

We all face situations in life that may seem hopeless or unavoidable and God may seem very far away. But the truth is, that God is our ever present help in the times of trouble and He desires to intervene if we will just ask, as well as learn to trust him. God desires for us to have faith in him, as well as his ability to deliver his children out of the midst of the storm. It is not always God’s desire to answer our prayers or even heal our bodies, but we need to learn to trust that he knows what is best for us.

We have been in many crises situations, including now, and the Lord has always made a way out or brought peace through the storm. When we really need a breakthrough or guidance from the Lord, we go on a fast. Fasting is a time honored Biblical principle that many holy men underwent to see the birth of ministries, as well as miracles. The Prophet Daniel fasted 21 days and the result was that God sent the Angel Gabriel to him to give him visions of the last days. After Christ was baptized, he fasted forty days and was tempted by the Devil in the wilderness, after this, his ministry was birthed. Fasting shows sincerity to God, it shows God that you are willing to give up something you love, or need for him. Fasting is making a sacrifice for the Lord. It brings results and is never done in vain because it is also an act of faith.

Fasting is normally the act of giving up food for a period, while praying and seeking the Lord for a need. However, many people cannot fast off food for medical reasons. Yet, there are many ways a person can fast. You may fast, by giving up an activity that you enjoy, such as a sport, television, or music. The Lord will honor anything you give up for him. When fasting, wisdom should be used. A person should never give up water while fasting because this can cause serious medical issues. A person can only go four days without water, the result of dehydration may cause mental breakdowns, kidney failure, as well as death. If a person goes more than a week without food, it may cause seizures, strokes, heart attacks, allergic reactions etc. in some people, others may be able to go much longer. The more you give up for God, the more he will bless your fast.

Tips for fasting: If you have decided to fast, no matter what the length, you already have a reason for this. Do you need a breakthrough in your life, or do you desire to hear God’s Voice better? First, pray about it several days before you decide to dive in. If you get a real check in your spirit that seems as if this is a bad idea, then maybe you should postpone it. It could be that your motives for fasting are not pure, or that you have an underline health issue that would make skipping food a bad idea. Also, ask God for direction on how long you should fast and ask Him to use this time before, during, and after to really speak to your heart.

I am not going to say how often we fast or even mention the lengths of our fasting as this is between us and God, but I will say that neither of us has ever sought medical advice beforehand. That is entirely up to you, as you know your health issues better than anyone does. No matter the length, it is never a good idea to deprive your body of water. Even if only a 24 hour fast, staying hydrated is essential. Some people may say it is not a “true” fast if you include liquid, so I will leave that up to your conscience. Please consider the fact that people have been known to have seizures and other serious medical issues when going without water for longer than a day or two. If you choose to extend your fast beyond one day, we really recommend still ensuring you get protein. “Slim Fast” shakes and “Carnation” breakfast drinks are a great way to get protein without eating. Drinking good quality juices such as “V-8 Fusion” throughout the day is another way to ward off headaches, dizziness, and shakiness. Avoid juices high in acid, such as tomato and orange juices, as this will aggravate your empty stomach. Avoid sugary drinks as the last thing you need is a sugar crash. Some people advise drinking broth, which we have not tried, but if you do, make sure it is low sodium. Some also recommend avoiding caffeine, but we still have coffee once a day.

What to expect while fasting (if you are fasting longer than a day): the second day you will feel worse. Your body is detoxing and you will most likely experience headaches, shakiness, fatigue, dizziness, and moodiness. This is perfectly normal. Again, we highly recommend staying hydrated and drinking protein shakes once or twice a day and juice in between. Get as much sleep as your body needs. It is not a good idea to do a longer fast if working, and it is not really a good idea to drive if going longer than a day. If you feel super terrible, do not feel guilty if you need a few tablespoons of peanut butter or something else high in protein. However, try to avoid all solid food if you can as this shows true dedication to the reason(s) behind your fast. If you go into more than 2 days, you may feel better as your body begins to adjust and it is purging itself from sugar and sodium, but some people feel worse than day 2. Follow the same tips as mentioned. Pray to God to help you endure, but be cautious as well and seek medical attention if you cannot stand or experience other extreme conditions. You very well may experience liquid diarrhea. This is normal as your body is purging itself of toxins and this is another excellent reason to stay hydrated.
   
Your emotions will not be on an even keel. You are not only experiencing uncomfortable physical conditions as your body is deprived of food, but if your heart is truly open, God will want to communicate with you. Your emotions will go from high to low. You will feel joy and peace, and maybe some humility and contrition, but also frustration and anger, especially if you feel like you are not getting the breakthrough you were expecting. God understands, so just be honest with Him during your prayer time.

If your motives for fasting are pure, God will be pleased with you. He may or may not choose to let you know in dreams and/or visions, but be open to His Holy Spirit before, during, and after you fast. If you do not feel as if your prayers are answered, do not be discouraged, for God’s timing is usually not as our own. There is nothing wrong with fasting for 1-3 days then taking a few hours or even days to eat, then returning to fasting again. Fast as often as you feel God is calling you to do.
 
Most people will tell you to go into a fast slowly, but we have always just gone “cold turkey” and started the fast. However, it is a good idea to work up to an extended fast. We will not discourage you from fasting longer than a day, but do not recommend it the first time. Your body will be confused and you will feel sick, but doing 1 day the first time is pretty easy; beyond that may be too difficult and may be too discouraging if you have to break your fast early. Therefore, work up to it, one day the first 1-2 times, then 2 days, then when you really feel you can handle 2 days, then advance to 3. We do not recommend going longer than three days as this often leads to medical issues, but as I just wrote, if you feel the need to go longer than 3 days, take a break in between to eat, then start again.
Conclusion: All in all, the advice here is to pray before, during, and after your fast. Use this time to seek God and not just to sleep all day because you feel weak. Spend extra time in worship and getting into God’s Word as well. Be ready, willing, and able to hear what God may want to communicate to you during this time. If you watch television, this may be an excellent time to turn off or seriously limit the TV as well as the Internet. Do not use this as a time to feel sorry for yourself because your body feels uncomfortable, but each time you feel hungry or weak, meditate on God’s words. Look up in advance scriptures on God’s strength and guidance. Stay focused on why you are fasting and let that issue, as well as God, carry you through. No matter what results you achieve, fasting is never a waste of time and God will be pleased with your decision.

Scriptures on Fasting

Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. – Matt 6:16-18

And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him; and the child was cured from that very hour. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” – Matt 17:18-21

Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. – Luke 2:36-37

As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away. – Acts 13:2-3

The Fear of the Lord

NKJV Job 28:28 And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.’”

Psalms 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.

Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

The fear of the Lord is not evident in the lives of most Christians now days. The Hebrew word for fear in these passages is defined as “Awe” or “Respect”. There doesn’t seem to be any reverence for God or his house anymore. In the past, many churches taught their people to repent of their sins and to allow the Holy Spirit to do his sanctifying work, but this sound doctrine has been replaced by the lukewarm grace message. There is grace for those who repent of their sins and are truly born again, but this truth has been distorted by the man pleasers. Many churches are more interested in making people happy in order to receive large tithes than to teach them what God’s Word really says in regard to salvation, as well as sanctification (Being set apart from the world).

 2 Timothy 4:2  Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. ³ For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; ⁴ and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.
KJV 2 Cor 6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.

Many people believe that there is automatic grace for all of their present and future sins but God’s Word is clear that we are not to continue in sin once we come to Christ. Romans 6:1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
² God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Paul is speaking of habitual sins, known also as bondages. No man is without sin in this fallen world, but we are called to put away the old nature and to be born again by God’s Spirit. We are to be set apart from the sinful crowd, this does not indicate perfection, but we are called to righteousness (right living). We are not to continue drinking in excess, drugging, partying, cussing, smoking, lying or committing fornication, these are examples of habitual sins and there are many. We are to allow God’s Spirit to set us apart (sanctify us), this is a process that is life long. 1Peter1:14  as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance;
¹⁵ but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,  
¹⁶ because it is written,
“Be holy, for I am holy.”

Those who believe that our works doesn’t matter are denying God’s Word. Christ gave messages to the seven churches in the book of Revelation, he told them repeatedly to repent, because he knew their works! Also consider what James says, James 2:14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? ¹⁵ If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, ¹⁶ and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? ¹⁷ Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
¹⁸ But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. ¹⁹ You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! ²⁰ But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? As you can see, our works do matter and that will be evident on judgment day, for EVERY man shall be judged according to his works. Rev 20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. 13  The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. God’s word is clear that faith without works is dead. The Apostle Paul said that we are saved by faith, not by works lest any man should boast. If  Paul meant that we are saved by faith alone, then his doctrine would be at odds with the teachings of Christ, John, Peter, as well as James, but that is not what he was saying. Paul was telling the Jews that the works of the Law of Moses could not save them, it took the atonement of Jesus Christ upon the cross to provide salvation. And Christ said that we must repent of our sins and be born again to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.


I am also very disturbed by the lack of respect shown in God’s house. When we come before the Lord to worship him and to receive teaching from his Word, we need to show respect for the Lord. Christians should dress modestly, as unto the Lord, and not to attract attention from the opposite sex. I also believe that we should be physically clean and wear our best clothes out of respect. This does not mean that we must be flashy in our appearance, but to wear whatever our best attire may be. Church should not be a fashion show either, we are not in a competition, we are there to worship the Lord. Also, if a poor man is made to sit in the back because of his appearance, then we are showing prejudice and sin. But there is a trend to look tacky, in order show humility within many churches today and that is disrespectful to the Lord. People dress up for weddings, funerals, as well as work and job interviews to show respect, then why not do the same for the Lord? In biblical times, the Jews immersed themselves in mikva’ots before entering the Temple. This ritual purification was commanded by the Law, so the people would be clean when coming before the Lord. The priests bathed, as well as wore clean, spotless garments when ministering unto the Lord. Yet, today we have preachers wearing tee shirts and cut out jeans or shorts while preaching. I believe that the spiritual condition of the church is reflected by the irreverence that is shown today.

Also, many churches allow disco tech style dancing during their so-called worship services. This, as well as the so-called Holy Ghost hop is lewd, as well as shameful, in God’s house. The majority of the dancing done during worship services is an affront to a holy God. Also the religious rock concerts going on in God’s house is bringing in an unholy spirit. The majority of Christian rock music is demonic. Many churches are now experiencing counterfeit revivals because of their lukewarm preaching and irreverent music and worship. The fear of the Lord is lacking among most today. In order to replace the apostasy(Great falling away) with a true revival, we need to teach repentance, holiness, as well as respect for the Lord, as the churches of yesteryear once did!!

Pornography Destroys Lives

This article is about the dangers of adult pornography and does not necessarily go into depths of the dangers of child pornography; that is an issue all onto itself!

First, we want to make several things clear:  we do not believe men are the only offenders.  That brings us to the other thing we want to make clear: we do not see pornography as just naked pictures, but sex scenes in movies and books can be pornographic as well.  People, particularly women, can be just as addicted to smutty novels as men can be to naked pictures of women.

Society will tell you it is the spouse’s fault if his/her mate looks at pornography.  Julie just read a statement yesterday that said something like, “your husband looks at pornography because you are not properly arousing him and you must work harder to do so.”  We wish we had copied the statement, but it was on MSN under an article about sex myths in marriage.  Well, the writer of the article just wrote a BIG LIE!  Just like it is not your fault if your spouse cheats, it is not your fault of he/she looks at porn! It is the offender who needs deliverance from sin.
Matthew 5:28 “But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Pornography is not a victimless sin.  Your family will always suffer if you allow viewing such filth to corrupt you. If you make it clear that you do not see anything wrong with looking at naked women to whom you are not married, you are teaching your children it is okay to demean women and that their mother is not enough for you.  You are raising them to be disrespectful of women and see women as only sexual objects.  If you have/had a daughter, how would you feel if men were ogling her the way you lust over someone else’s child?
Jeremiah 23:24 Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?” says the Lord; “Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the Lord.

Yes, we are very well aware that most of the people in the magazines and web sites are there by their own choice.  Yet, the viewer does not know this as absolute fact.  That young-faced adult could very easily be a child forced into the sex trade very much against his/her will.  Now, you are not only supporting smut, you are supporting robbing children of their innocence.  Do you think those viewers ever think of that?  They would if suddenly their missing child showed up on a pornography site.  This does not just happen in foreign countries; sex trade for under age children is a very real problem in this country too.  
Mark 4:22 “For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light.

It is a proven fact that pornography creates serial killers and rapists.  Ted Bundy is probably one of the most notorious serial murder/rapist that admitted his addiction to porn is what peak his interest in killing.  We are not saying all who are addicted to porn become killers and/or rapists, but it is a very, very real trend.  Just as an alcoholic starts to need more and more booze to get him drunk, so the smut addict needs more and more provocative images to turn him on.  He searches out other types of porn, often leading to live performances, and when he cannot get satisfaction, it is a very real possibility he will take it by force.

Pornography is so easily acceptable that men/woman of all ages are walking around continually seeking visual stimulation.  The way women dress becomes more and more obscene every year. Women and even children dress in shorts so short their butt cheeks hang out, their tops are see-through, and they have no problem bending over in a skirt so short you know what color underwear they have on.  There is very little modesty left in our society.  It makes it very difficult for those who choose to dress modestly because men have been trained to believe that all women want is to be drooled over and gawked at.  We hate this because we are married and extremely loyal to one another.  Also, because it makes Julie’s skin crawl as she does not know what these strange men are thinking as they very openly lean their heads out of car windows to stare, or very obviously look her up and down.  It has gotten to where she hates going out in public at all and very rarely goes alone.  It is because men are so full of lust they see every woman as a sexual object and have no problem making her feel uncomfortable.  And it doesn’t matter if he has a wife with them or if we are together as a very obvious couple!

Pornography is also a huge problem with Christians because the church has the culture well ingrained within it. Mel was shocked by a comment made by a leader of a home Bible study group.  He asked the people, “Do you know why over 50% of Pastors view some form of pornography?”  Then he remarked, “Because they are human that’s why.”  This man is the product of the modern day lukewarm church that tolerates everything. God’s Word teaches us that we must repent of our sins and be born again in order to be saved. To be born again means to put off our old sinful nature and to become a new creation in Christ.  God’s Word is clear that we must not touch what is unclean!
II Corinthians 6:17 Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.”

 Here are some startling statistics:  The photograph was invented in 1839, and in just 11 quick years the word “pornographer” was seeded into our dictionary. Pictures of prostitutes were sold at an alarming rate. When surveyed, 53% of men who attended Promise Keepers said they viewed pornography that week. More than 45% of Christians admit that pornography is a major problem in their home. An anonymous survey conducted recently by Pastors.com reported that 54% of pastors admitted viewing porn within the last year. In an online newsletter, 34% of female readers of Today’s Christian Woman admitted to intentionally accessing Internet porn. One out of every six women who read Today’s Christian Woman say they struggle with addiction to pornography (Today’s Christian Woman, Fall 2003). The problem is that the churches are failing to preach on repentance, as well as holiness and have replaced the truth with their form of perverted grace doctrine. There is not grace for un-repented sins. Christ’s atonement on the cross is only for sins that we repent of, as well as sins committed in ignorance.

This is not an easy subject to end, so we will end with this:
Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.”