Category: PROPHECY

AWAKENING, FAITH (THE GOD KIND OF FAITH), Kingdom Business, Praying In Tongues, PROPHECY, Spiritual Growth, UTTERANCE

THE SAIL BOAT DREAM

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On September 22, 2016, I dreamt that I was out in a sailboat sailing on a river. 

There was a great stone (big rock) adjacent to the river and in the mist of some trees. 

We had word that the stone was about to explode. 

We were currently not moving as we had encountered an obstruction. The waters of the river were flowing nicely. 

I recall adjusting the kick-up rudder to clear the obstruction to be able to sail on. 

The Stone did explode as we began to sail and flow freely. 

As I have said before in this work, the interaction with God in the process is regular. This dream is a good example. 

The message (interpretation) to me is clear; the Stone is the Lord Himself. The river is that which flows from Him eternally (Utterance), the trees are the people (the Saints). The explosion is symbolic of the Spirit of the Lord being poured out on all flesh in this end time. 

The obstruction that was overcome by the navigation adjustment is symbolic of the Enemy. The navigation adjustment represents the Church (Ecclesia) adopting proper protocol where walking in (and by) the Spirit (of the living God) is concerned. 

Utterance is spoken forth through the Saints throughout all the World. 

 

 

DISCERNING OF SPIRITS, DIVERS KINDS OF TONGUES, FAITH (THE GOD KIND OF FAITH), INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES, Kingdom Thought, PROPHECY, The Great Commission, UTTERANCE

THE INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES

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How does one interpret Tongues? This is the question that I hear most often about Speaking in Tongues.

Tongues, for our purposes here has its first mention in the book of Mark, reading:

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; (Mark 16:17)

If you are a believer, you should be speaking in Tongues.

The second mention of Tongues is in the Book of Acts, Chapter 2.

 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (Acts 2:1-4)

Speaking in Other Tongues is introduced to the 120 visitors to that Upper Room meeting that day. Those gathered there were from different areas and spoke different languages (tongues). They heard their languages as being spoken by those who did not know their language (vs 5-11).

And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? (Vs 12)

Peter said to them:

But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;

 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

 And on my servants and on my handmaidens, I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: (Acts 2:16-18)

The essence of the pouring out of the Spirit of God is Tongues. He pours it out incessantly (Acts 2:33). Visions, Dreams, Anointing, Light, Revelation, Faith, Prophecy, Power, Healing, Deliverance, Wisdom, Shalom and much more are the by-production of this “Living Water” (John 7:38).

God works by His Word (John 1:1-4). The purest form of His Word is Tongues or as He is commonly called, Unknown Tongues.

The primary use of Tongues equates to Him proclaiming those things which He decrees through His Mouthpiece; His Body, the Church even the Church Members (The Saints).

These transactions are meant to be done in private. Even when “Speaking in Tongues” happens in the church building during the Assembly it should occur in “ones own space”.

Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. (1 Corinthians 14:19)

The Bible tell us that when Speaking in Tongues in the “open” Assembly there is to be the “Interpretation of Tongues”.

The Bible says this:

If any man speaks in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.

 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. (1Corinthians 14:27-28)

Tongues (divers kinds of Tongues with the word divers being added by the translator) with Interpretation of Tongues is equal to Prophecy. These Spoken Manifestations are given for the edification (building up), exhortation (encouraging) and comfort of the Local Assembly.  

One simple thing to remember is that when Tongues or Divers Kinds of Tongues with the Interpretation of Tongues happens GOD IS ALWAYS IN THE ROOM.

God is in the room giving the Utterance when meditational Prayer in the Spirit or when Ministerial Tongues with Interpretation happens.

HE IS GIVING THE UTTERANCE. We, His Body are a co-laborer. His Spirit works through our spirit with the natural tongue being the mechanical part or necessary apparatus for the execution. HE GIVES THE INTERPRETATION.

We do well to keep our minds (souls) out of this Spiritual/spiritual transaction.   

Kingdom Business, PROPHECY, Sanctification, Spiritual Growth

“GIVE ME WHAT BELONGS TO ME” A lesson about Tithing

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This is an older dream of mine that I previously posted on the edreamsandvisions.com website.

A few days ago, I dreamt that I was gathering the mail from my now deceased father-in-law’s mailbox. The mailman had just delivered the mail. When I opened the mailbox, along with a few assorted pieces of mail there were two large stacks of money. There were thousands and thousands of dollars.

My first thought was “could this be my money?” Wasn’t my mailbox though. As I gathered up the money, two of Mr. A’s children nicked a few bills from the top of one of the bundles. They said, “daddy won’t mind, going to just get a manicure.”

As I went in to present the bundles to Mr. A, we determined that one of them was his and that he didn’t know who the other one belonged to. I guess this meant the other one was mine or at least my job to haphazardly try to find the true owner.

Meanwhile as I had been slow to slide on over to Mr. A his very large pile of green, he said to me sternly, “give me what belongs to me.”

Now, there were other persons in the room. Some were siting at the table where he and I were sitting. Now as I passed his bundle on over to him, he at once started to disperse the smaller bundles from his larger one to those is the room.

These folks were worker associates of his. They apparently did all the legwork and it was time to be paid. He slid money bundles to those at the table and I recall him tossing one over his left shoulder to a person sitting back in the corner.

I knew that this was a lesson about tithing. He went about remitting to those owed at once and fully. I had been asking the Lord to give me clarity about tithing and this was His answer. It was clear to me that I should go at once to the third chapter of the Book of Malachi. Malachi 3 is the go-to text at tithes and offerings time in the Church.

It is my intent to sort through the referenced scripture and to show you what I see but for now, in a few words, what God showed me is that tithing is a principle and mandate for now as it always has been (vs 4).

We are admonished that we will be thoroughly judge and that faithful giving is a thing of righteousness (vs 3).

In verse 6 He says, “For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore, ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.” “Ye sons of Jacob are not consumed” basically means that the tithes and offerings is not a thing of the past but is ongoing. No change.

Read Malachi chapter 3.

COVID-19, DISCERNING OF SPIRITS, END-TIME, PROPHECY, THE RAPTURE, THE WORD OF KNOWLEDGE, THE WORD OF WISDOM

THE HARBINGER

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Harbinger: something that foreshadows a future event: something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come

On December 24, 2019 I had a dream. I called it Laser Cluster-Missiles. Now I know that the dream was about Covid-19. The dream occurred before there was wide-spread knowledge about the virus.

God showed me that there would be many deaths. He did not say how the virus would be brought under control. I will put a link to that dream at the bottom of this post.

On February 13, 2020 I dreamed that the President is dead. This dream is also posted to my blog and a link is below.

There was no clear foul play, but there he was, lying there dead. This dream was one that I fully expect to manifest. I expect to wake up one day to see this in the news.

There are two other of my dreams that fit into this story. One of them is about an earthquake and the other is about an airplane crash.

I believe that the referenced dreams are all Harbingers relating to the end-time.

End-time events are happening in the earth and the greatest of these, The Rapture of the Church” could occur at any moment.

Note worthy: regarding the earthquake dream (Matthew 24:7) I expect it to happen any day now and will cause many to dedicate their lives to the Lord and the airplane crash dream speaks to separating the wheat from the tares (Matthew 13:24-30). Be the wheat!

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD AND GOD. HE IS THE ONLY PONTENTATE! 

LASER CLUSTER-MISSILES

 I DREAMED THAT THE PRESIDENT IS DEAD  

WAIT, WHAT? EARTHQUAKE

JUMBO JET CRASHES

 

 

AWAKENING, DISCERNING OF SPIRITS, END-TIME, FAITH (THE GOD KIND OF FAITH), Kingdom Business, PROPHECY, The End Time Church

MANIFOLD WISDOM FOR THE PRINCIPALITIES AND POWERS

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Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. (Ephesians 3:8-12)

And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. (Romans 16:20)

WE HAVE OVERCOME YOU BY THE  BLOOD OF THE LAMB, AND BY THE WORD OF OUR TESTIMONY, AND WE KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE.

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THE BLOOD OF A DEAD MAN

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For seven years after the Rapture of the Church (which could happen at any moment), God will impose the Tribulation and the Great Tribulation upon the earth. A time (one year), times (two years) and half a time will be the duration of each.

The Rapture will signal that God is now absolutely going to pour out His wrath on all upon the earth. This will be the worse time ever on the earth. A time only eclipsed by eternity in hell itself. Do not be that person!

Matthew 24:6-8 says this about the beginning of an unbelievable precursor to the End Time.

And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in diverse places.

All these are the beginning of sorrows.

So, you see, the handwriting is on the wall. I assure you that the Coronavirus is a wake-up call to the Church and to the world. I believe that the Lord showed me prophetically this event in a dream.

Further, I believe that the Lord showed me in yet another dream that the End-Time is near-by. This time it is an earthquake — the costliest earthquake in history. I think it will come soon.

Revelation is the book of the bible the tells us about the events leading up to the end of the world as we know it (inclusive of the Rapture of the Church and the tribulations) and the beginning of a New Age. All the corruption brought about by the fall will be burned with fire and the earth will be made new.

It is chock-full of not-so-pleasant themes. One of those themes has to do with blood. Here is a dialogue in which the Father is asked when He would revenge the atrocities endured by Christians converted during the tribulations and later martyred:

And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:

And they cried with a loud voice, saying, how long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. (Revelation 6:9-11)

In the Bible we find many occasions where God avenges the blood of His servants. Scriptural references include Matthew 23:34-36, Psalms 58:10, Genesis 4:15 and Deuteronomy 21:1-9 are a few of them.

As mentioned, we see blood often as God pours out His Wrath in Revelations. In chapter six we see the moon become as blood. In chapter eight we see the third part of the sea became blood; And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.

In chapter eleven we see the two witnesses having power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.

In chapter fourteen, we see the Lord began to cleanse the Earth of the unsaved as thus: And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God. And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs (vs. 19-20).

This passage uses the symbolism of grapes in a winepress to describe the eventual defeat of the wicked in the end times. As grapes are crushed and broken to release wine, the bodies of God’s enemies will be smashed in a bloody defeat. Taken in literal terms, this verse describes a cascade of blood some five or six feet (2 meters) high and 180 miles (290 kilometers) long. Most interpreters see this as primarily symbolic. 

So, you see, lots of blood. And this only starts the conversation. Now, more about the blood of a dead man. Somehow, I imagine this to be blood in a congealed state. Every living soul in the sea died. Here is the scripture reference.

Here is a link to all the blood verses in Revelation.  

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THERE IS A TRAIN A COMING

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In the nineteen sixties, there was a popular song being played on the radio entitled People Get Ready. It was a popular song but with a distinct religious, even Christian flavor.

For 2000 years now believers have eagerly awaited and anticipated the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. The widespread revelation of the Rapture of the Church is more recent in Christendom. The hope of His coming, though, has been persistent and is eminent. 

The Bible speaks of two categories of  people to be dealt with in the end-time. Sometimes referred to as sheep and goats, they are the sinners and the believers. Eternity for these two different groups will be vastly different.

I assure you that the current Corona-Virus (COVID-19) matter that has caused the whole world to be locked down is a wake-up call to the masses. If you are not already saved, you would be wise to give it some serious thought right now.

I have no rights or financial interest in the copyrighted material that I am including in this post.

People Get Ready

Curtis Mayfield
People get ready, there’s a train comin’
You don’t need no baggage, you just get on board
All you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin’
You don’t need no ticket you just thank the lord
People get ready, there’s a train to Jordan
Picking up passengers coast to coast
Faith is the key, open the doors and board them
There’s hope for all among those loved the most
There ain’t no room for the hopeless sinner whom would hurt all mankind
Just to save his own
Have pity on those whose chances grow thinner
For there is no hiding place against the kingdoms throne
People get ready there’s a train comin’
You don’t need no baggage, just get on board
All you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin’
You don’t need no ticket, just thank the lord.
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Curtis Mayfield
People Get Ready lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc, Royalty Network
 
 

 

Praying In Tongues, PROPHECY

COVID-19 and the RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH

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In December I posted a dream entitled Laser Cluster Missiles. The Lord gave me this dream prior to there being public knowledge of the so-called Corona-Virus or COVID-19.

You are probably aware that this virus is one of the most menacing pestilences to ever arrive on the earth. This thing has literally caused the whole earth to stand still. 

There have been other great plagues on earth before killing hundreds of millions of people and it looks like this one has the potential to cause a substantial number of deaths if it is not quickly brought under control.   

When I had the dream that I referenced above, I titled it Laser Cluster Missiles because that is what the Lord told me to call it. All I could see in the dream was the people falling dead. There was no evidence of bullets, bombs or other projectiles — just folks falling dead. 

It wasn’t until perhaps April that I had the revelation that the dream was about the Corona/Virus. Knowing what I have come to know about COVID-19, it made perfect sense to me to call it Laser Cluster Missiles. That is exactly what it is. It attacks with laser accuracy. The virus appears to contain an almost infinite number of ways (hence cluster) to attack the body. It becomes a projectile or missile when it is sneezed or coughed out.

So what does this have to do with the Rapture of the Church? Maybe even, what is the Rapture of the Church?

First, the Rapture. One day, in the not to distant future (no one knows for sure when) the Lord Jesus Christ will snatch (Rapture) those people of the earth that are His (Christians) up to Heaven to be with Him. We will abide with Him for about seven years while the Tribulation and Great Tribulation takes place on the earth. The worse events imaginable will occur during this time and God will protect the Church from them by translating them to Heaven.

There is one other thing about the dream that was brought to my attention a few days ago and it was this. At the end of the dream I exited the safety of the egg-shaped pod that I was in and entered up  some stairs. 

At the time, I though that it was just stairs and that I was rejoining the people in the mall. Lately, though, I have began to wonder if the Lord was showing me that the Rapture is near!!!

There is no further end-time prophecy pertaining to the Rapture. It could happen at any moment. Are you ready?

Here is an interesting article that I cam across today regarding COVID-19.

  

 

 

 

 

 

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“the manifold wisdom of God”, JUST WHAT DOES THAT MEAN

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To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. (Ephesians 3:10-12)

Okay, let’s work on that for just a little while. This is good stuff! Much of my work for the present days, weeks and likely months if the Lord tarry will be centered around the CaronaVirus. It may be that the CaronaVirus (COVID-19) is the event that will catapult the world into the Tribulation/Great Tribulation.

First, who are the principalities and who are the powers? The principalities are the top ranking demons or devils. Satan an/or Lucifer fit that bill. They are the guys who burn the midnight oil devising plans to steal, kill and destroy mankind and anything or anyone associated with us.

The powers are a second tier of the heavenly bad guys. They are like bad cops to whom authority, and discretion as to how to use that authority are given. They may mete out justice (or injustice) any way they see fit. 

They are the cancer in your body. They are the evil spirits in your children. They are blindness. They are ODD, OCD, ADHD and a long list of other diseases, infirmities and disorders. They work to viciously destroy unto death, us.

The context of Manifold Wisdom for our purposes here is to make known to those renegade spirits with a little more clarity what the Lord meant when He says this:

And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.

And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. (Revelation 6:13-14)

Here what we see is the fallen angelic host of heaven being cast down to the earth when the atmosphere or firmament necessary for them fly continuously above the earth is “rolled together.”

This is one of the many events that will happen during the tribulations. 

Manifold basically means many or varied. We, The Church are charged with advising the principalities and powers of them all. I believe that the referenced Wisdom comes primarily as a result of Praying in the Holy Ghost (Praying in Tongues). 

Let’s get busy.

PRAISE THE LORD!

 

 

 

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CORONAVIRUS, COVID-19 THE PROPHETIC DREAM

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Back on December 2019, I posted a dream. I now know that the dream was about the COVID-19 (The Corona Virus).

At the time, I thought “what a strange dream?” As it turns out though the Lord was giving me a WORD OF WISDOM (PROPHETIC look into the future). More importantly, He was prompting me to get the word out that COVID-19 is a “WAKE UP CALL”.

The seriousness of this current day event that literally shuts down the whole world from my standpoint shows the strength of the MOST HIGH. I do not believe that He caused it but, I know that He is allowing it for His own purposes.

You see, I believe that we are rapidly approaching the End-time. I know. however, that the events of the End-time are outlined or given in the Bible. 

The expected End-time will occur bringing wars, famine, earthquake, rivers and oceans of blood, destruction of the great empire Babylon, demons being released into the earth and a whole long list of the most terrible things imaginable. My point is that COVID isn’t.

The message of the dream is that I and all those of like faith as me will float through this turbulent time in great comfort (well reasonable comfort). 

Our charge at this stage is to do THE GREAT COMMISSION. FOCUS is the watch word. Discipline is the necessity. LOVE & FAITH are the essence!

Go, check out the dream.

 

 

AWAKENING, DISCERNING OF SPIRITS, DIVERS KINDS OF TONGUES, FAITH (THE GOD KIND OF FAITH), Praying In Tongues, PROPHECY, Spiritual Growth, UTTERANCE

Protocol For Speaking in Tongues

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Questions and answers

 

What is Speaking in Tongues? 

Speaking in Tongues is Supernatural UTTERANCE given by the Holy Spirit in a language that is unknown to the speaker. Speaking in Tongues is God speaking through Believers. 

How do I begin to Speak in Tongues? 

There is a long answer to this question and a short one. The Lord is leading me here to present the short one. Repent of your sins, received Jesus Christ the Resurrected Son of God as your Lord and Savior. Join a Church where Speaking in Tongues is part of the Doctrine. Be Baptized in Water. Have the Elders (Leaders) of the Church pray with you and lay hands on you for Baptism by the Holy Spirit. Praying in Tongues will happen at the time of Baptism by the Spirit as you yield your tongue to the Lord. 

If your desire to be filled by the Holy Spirit with the evidence of Speaking in Tongues does not happen immediately, just stay in Faith for God to fill you with His Spirit with the evidence of Speaking in Tongues and He will lead you on to Higher Spiritual Levels forthwith as you earnestly desire. 

How do I Interpret Tongues? 

Interpretation of Tongues is a Supernatural operation done by God manifesting through a Believer interpreting Divers Kinds of Tongues previously presented either through another Believer or the Believer revealing the interpretation. So, you do not. He does. 

What are the benefits of Speaking in Tongues? 

Speaking in Tongues serves to strengthen the believer Spiritually. Speaking in Tongues is the Gateway to operating in the Spiritual Gifts. “He that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself” (1 Corinthians 14:4). 

Is Speaking in Tongues a Spiritual Gift? 

No, speaking in tongues is not a Spiritual Gift in the sense normally thought of.  

The twelve Spiritual gifts of 1 Corinthians chapter 12 are: The Word of Wisdom, The Word of Knowledge, Prophecy, Decerning of Spirits, Diverse Kinds of Tongues, Working of Miracles, Gifts of Healing, and Interpretation of Tongues. Divers Kinds of Tongues and Interpretation of Tongues are Spiritual Gifts. 

Speaking in Tongues is the sign or evidence of having received the Holy Spirit. 

How are Speaking in Tongues, Divers Kinds of Tongues, and Interpretation of Tongues different? 

Divers Kinds of Tongues and The Interpretation of Tongues are Spiritual Gifts or more accurately, Supernatural Manifestations of The Holy Spirit (actions taken by the Holy Spirit) and is for Ministry. Speaking in Tongues is a prayer language for Exalting God and edifying the Believer. 

Is Speaking in Tongues of the devil? 

No. The devil does, as with most things of God, offer a counterfeit operation. 

Does Speaking in Tongues make me more spiritually powerful? 

Yes. Speaking in Tongues edifies the Believer. UTTERANCE renders Revelation. “And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel” (Ephesians 6:19). But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost (Jude 1:20). 

 Is it okay for me to Speak in Tongues in Church? 

This is the $64,000 question. The answer is mostly no. Speaking in Tongues is for private prayer and the Exalting of and Communing with God. Divers Kinds of Tongues with the Interpretation of Tongues are for Ministry in the Church Open Assembly. 

Should there be an Interpretation of Tongues every time I hear them? 

Yes, when in the Church Open Assembly. This process must be effectively managed by the Leader in the Pulpit to assure that there is no confusion. “If any man speaks in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God” (1 Corinthians 14:27-28). 

Is there absolutely no time when Speaking in Tongues other than Divers Kinds of Tongues is permissible in the Local Assembly? 

The Bible does not speak to this, but I have observed in Church Assemblies where there had been obvious solid instructions pertaining to Speaking in Tongues and Spiritual Manifestations thus: sometimes during the Altar Call the Congregants would all pray softly in the Spirit to undergird the Prayer that was coming from the pulpit. This is done with the hope that those unsaved persons would be convicted in their hearts to come forward for Salvation. I have also observed that during Healing and Deliverance Ministry the quiet orderly Praying in The Spirit from the pews to be quite aggravating to the demons. Yep, said it, demons! 

Such prayer was always done within the space of the individual member and without any disturbance whatsoever. In other words, decently and in order. These are immensely powerful times of prayer. 

When should I Speak in Tongues? 

Pray always, day and night. Common sense applies. “But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditates day and night” (Psalms 1:2). “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints” (Ephesians 6:18). 

What is the best place for me to Speak in Tongues? 

Anywhere where you are not intruding into the privacy of someone else. 

 What is the difference between Talking in Tongues, Praying in Tongues, and Speaking in Tongues? 

These terms are interchangeable. 

Should all Christians Speak in Tongues? 

Yes. “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues” (Mark 16:17). 

Did Speaking in Tongues cease? 

No. “For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call” (Acts 2:39). Here Peter Utters Revelation regarding The Infilling of the Holy Ghost and Speaking in Tongues. 

 Tongues of Men and Angels, what does that mean? 

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing” (1 Corinthians 13:1). The word charity is translated from the Greek word agape which is also translated as love. 

This scriptural passage is used by some to make a case against the validity of the use of Tongues by the Church today. 

If we more closely examine the meaning of the word “though” as used in this passage, we see that it is translated from the Greek word “ean” which means if. So, does not indicate that Paul speaks with the tongues of men or angels, but means if that were the case, that absent love, it would be of no effect. 

I found no other reference to “Tongues of Angels” in the Bible. 

Was there speaking in Tongues before Pentecost? 

No. There is no evidence of Speaking in Tongues prior to the time of the Church or the Dispensation of Grace. 

Does praying in the Spirit mean Praying in Tongues? 

Yes, generally when a Saint speaks of praying in the Spirit he is referring to Praying in tongues. 

What Should I do if Speaking in Tongues is not Taught in my Church? 

Pray to the Lord for instructions. This matter must be Prayed through. 

Is it scriptural for my Pastor, Praise Team Leader, or other Leader in the Church, to pray in Tongues during an Open Assembly where no Interpretation is offered? 

No. Nowhere in scripture can such a demonstration be found. We are told in 1 Corinthians Chapter 14 that Interpretation of Tongues should accompany the Speaking of Tongues (Divers Kinds of Tongues) in the Assembly and absent such Interpretation that the Saints should remain quiet. We are told that all things should be done decently and in order. No exceptions are made for the Leaders in the Church. Disobedience of this rule is the greatest cause of confusion regarding Speaking in Tongues. Speaking in Tongues in the Assembly is not supposed to be soulish utterances from someone in the Pulpit but an UTTERANCE from God through the Spirit Filled Saint for the Exhortation, Edification and Comfort of the Church. 

Must I be water baptized to Speak (Pray) in Tongues? 

Yes. The scriptural pattern indicates the necessity for Water Baptism. 

“And he said unto them, go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:15-16). “Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men, and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:37-38). Here Peter, after preaching the apparent first post Pentecost sermon admonishes new converts to Repent, be Baptized and be Filled with the Holy Ghost (which would have been evidenced by their Speaking in Tongues). There are several occasions cited in the Book of Acts where the writer made it a point to point out that there was Water Baptism prior to the Baptism with the Holy Spirit. 

Paul was Baptized immediately after having Received the Holy Ghost. “And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou came, hath sent me, that thou might receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized” (Acts 9: 17-18). 

Here is what happened to the Gentiles at Cornelius’ house when Peter preached the Gospel to them – “While Peter yet spoke these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all of them which heard the word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. Then answered Peter, can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days” (Acts 10:44-48). 

And while there was no apparent reason for Jesus to Speak in Tongues, we see that even He was Baptized (by John in the Jordan) before receiving the Anointing of the Holy Spirit. “And it happened in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Mark 1:9-11). 

What spiritual attributes should I exhibit to know that I am ready to be Filled with the Holy Spirit to Speak with Tongues? 

Having a fervent desire for the things of God; to know Him and to obey His Statutes is required. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33). 

Love and Faith are necessary. The Fruit of the Spirit that are imparted to new Believers are foundational for those who wish to learn to live in the spirit before God. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law (Galatians 5:22-23). 

At what age is it ok for a child to Speak with Tongues? 

I do not know. Urgent prayer petitioning the Lord for clarity is in order where you are disturbed in your spirit about the youthful age of someone who is Praying in Tongues. 

What are the dynamics of Speaking in Tongues? 

“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this spoke he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)” This passage from the book of John 7:38-39 speaks of rivers of living water flowing out of the belly of Believers. This is no more than a description of a Believer Speaking in Tongues. The river (UTTERANCES) is flowing being poured out by the Lord. “Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear” (Acts 2:33 NIV). 

Believers may immerse themselves into this flow at will. When to start and stop the Speaking in Tongues is controlled by the Believer. Believers may sometime feel a burden to Pray in Tongues because of a dream, intuition, or a word of knowledge. The Believer will co-labor with the Lord Praying in the Spirit until the burden is lifted. This exercise of Praying in The Spirit (Speaking in Tongues) is to be done in private. 

As mentioned before, Divers Kinds of Tongues is a so-called Spiritual Gift. This UTTERANCE is by the Manifestation (Anointing) of God as the Holy Spirit comes upon the Believer. Authority and Power upon the Words will be in evidence. Interpretation of Tongues must follow with the same level of intensity as Ministry for Exhortation, Edification and Comfort of the Church and usually during the Church Assembly. 

What should I do if I find myself in a situation where there is much speaking in tongues and no interpretation? 

You should leave. 

How can I be sure that when I am Speaking in Tongues that it is of God? 

These two scriptures verses should help you with that. If you proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, it will be Him that Speaks through your spirit. “Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost” (1 Corinthians 12:3). “Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesses not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God” (1 John 4:2-3). 

“Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” (Matthew 7:9-11). 

 

 

AWAKENING, DISCERNING OF SPIRITS, PROPHECY, The End Time Church

CREPT IN UNAWARES (AND HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT)

| THOMAS HART CLEMENTS

We find these three words in the in the 4th verse of the book of Jude. Jude has only one chapter:

For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness (unbridled lust, excess, licentiousness, wantonness, outrageousness, shamelessness, insolence), and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

In 2 Peter chapter 2, verses 2-3 we see a confirming or similar scriptural passage:

But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

 What are these Prophets trying to tell us? Who are these persons that they are warning us about? Could this be one of the most important messages that the Bible offers? Is this God Code of the Highest Order to the Church?

Let’s look at how Jude and Peter refer to these fellows: before of old ordained, Ungodly men, false prophets, presumptuous, self-willed, natural brute beasts, spots and blemishes, adulterous, beguiling, sinners, covetous, showoffs (sporting themselves), having cursed children, wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest, filthy dreamers, These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots; Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever.

Now remember those mentioned are leaders in the Church. I believe, though, that we see a ray of light in 2 Peter 2 at the end of verse three where we find “whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.”

The Holy Spirit seems to be saying that judgment (of those referenced atrocious entities) is at hand.

But, lets take a closer look and name these guys. The vail has been turned back the time for the prophetic words of Amos Chapter 9 verse 13 to become manifest. It reads in part “Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth seed.” This is God-speak for the Church shall overtake Satan’s Kingdom and that the works of the devil shall be destroyed (1 John 3:8).

So, who are these individuals and where did they come from? Let me just cut to the chase. Paul, in the Book of Ephesians, Chapter 6, verse 12 cautions us that “we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” This statement is not metaphorical.

We see more talk about principalities in Romans Chapter 8, verses 38 and 39 where the Apostle Paul tells us these principalities are not able to separate us from the Love of God. Colossians Chapter 1:16-17 tells us that they were created (as was everything that was created) by and for Jesus Christ.

Jesus does tell us that He saw Satan (the head of the principalities) fall as lightening from Heaven. The book of Enoch says that this occurred during the second day of The Creation. We know that he got into trouble with the Father because of pride (Isaiah 14:11-13). Ezekiel Chapter 28 sheds light on the woes of Satan (Lucifer) as God deals with the Prince and King of Tyrus, apparently the man and the principality (in the heavenlies) that influences the man.

Further, we see in the Book of The Revelation, Chapter 12:3-5 that when Satan was cast out of Heaven that one third of the angels of Heaven were cast down to the earth.

Jude verse 6 (And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.) details still another group of fallen angels. One other likely vast group of demonic entities are the off springs of the Jude and 2 Peter referenced angels who’s spirts are still on the earth.

Those angels that were cast down to the earth with Satan are likely the so-called “principalities, and powers, and the rulers of the darkness of this world, spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 10:12).

The unraveling of the mysteries as to who these “certain men” are is that they are demon-possessed men. Possessed by the referenced principalities and or their demonic agents. They are doing everything that they can to thwart Kingdom Work.

They have been hiding in plain sight for God only knows how long. But they are now visible, you guessed it, in the heavenlies.

The Lord has commanded the Church as per this scriptural passage:

And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. (Ephesians 3:9-12)

That is the charge. We can find these guys most anywhere. Aside from the local church, another sure bet is to check out the clouds in the heavenly. Want to see? Look here. Look carefully. These are real-time taken pics.

Clouds they are!!clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; (Jude vs 12) These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever. (2 Peter 2:17)

DISCERNING OF SPIRITS, DIVERS KINDS OF TONGUES, FAITH (THE GOD KIND OF FAITH), INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES, Kingdom Business, PROPHECY, Spiritual Growth, The End Time Church, THE WORD OF KNOWLEDGE, THE WORD OF WISDOM, Uncategorized, WORKING OF MIRACLES

THE FRAGRANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

| THOMAS HART CLEMENTS

I have noticed lately that there is a fair amount of discussion about a fragrance, a very pleasant fragrance, being experience by folks usually of the Christian variety. The stories range from false alarm accounts where what the person was smelling a timed released deodorizer in the bathroom to clear bona fide occasions where intense worship, prayer, fasting or otherwise seeking the Face of the Lord had taken place.

A few months ago, I met with a friend to share with him some things that the Lord had shown me about ten years ago having to do with God’s purpose for him. The dynamics of the meeting were very powerful as it was led by the Holy Spirit. The interesting thing is that I kept sensing this fragrance. This Fragrance is not natural but is Supernatural.

The Fragrance was very strong, (though not unpleasant) and because I didn’t know at the time what (Who) it was I thought that it was the deodorant that I had recently began to use. I hadn’t had a deodorant before that carried such a strong scent and didn’t want to walk around smelling like that. It seemed pretty strong!

I added deodorant to my Costco shopping list and I thought that that would be that. But “that wasn’t that” and I still experienced the Fragrance. Then, as now, about two or three times a day He reminds me of His presence with a gentle spray of a sweet and for me unidentifiable and undeniable scent. It is as if I am surrounded with It as It falls upon me afresh. I know it is His way of reminding me of His promise of when he said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.”

I wish that I could say to you that the Fragrance of the Holy Spirit is like this or like that, but I just don’t have a frame of reference that I can point to. I am comfortable saying that if you know yourself to be called of The Most High and are earnestly willing and obedient, it may be that His Enabling Power has come close to you and is even as “The Spirit Upon“ for Kingdom Service (such as The Spiritual Gifts) whenever and wherever needed.

Just last week, I enjoyed this lovely Fragrance while in Sunday’s service. It was delightful and plentiful as it filled the Sanctuary. So much so that I asked one of the Saints that was sitting near me if she could smell it. She looked at me as if to say, “what planet did you just drop in from?”

I now sense the Fragrance often when just walking by people or just walking down the street when no one is in sight. Even when a car goes by. The other day I went to the Food Lion to get a loaf of Rye bread for sandwiches. As I headed to the checkout stand I sense the Fragrance as I walked by a nice lady. I walked down a little ways, and decided to go back to for a quick encounter of the Holy Ghost sort.

I told her that I was aware of a new phenomenon and asked her if she had heard of the “Fragrance of the Holy Ghost”. She gave the kind of response that spoke “well maybe or maybe not”. “Tell me more.”

I was pretty sure that she was in the Church and that she was filled with the Holy Spirit (Word of Knowledge) and she nodded yes when I verified this with her. I shared a little bit about my experience with the Fragrance and even shared a theory.

I told her that I was thinking that perhaps the Fragrance is upon the Angels, gathered on them as they come and go into the presence of God to minister to the Saints or those who shall be heirs of salvation.

We saluted each other with a “Praise the Lord” and I noticed a cheerful look on her face as I headed for the checkout.

The following is from The Book of Enoch:

And there I saw Trees of Judgment, especially vessels of the fragrance of incense and myrrh, and the trees were not alike.

And above it, above these, above the mountains of the east, and not far away, I saw another place, valleys of water, like that which does not fail.

And I saw a beautiful tree, and its fragrance was like that of the mastic.

And by the banks of these valleys I saw fragrant cinnamon. And beyond those valleys I came towards the east.

And I saw another mountain on which there were trees, and there flowed out water, and there flowed out from it, as it were, a nectar whose name is styrax and galbanum.

And beyond this mountain I saw another mountain, and on it there were aloe trees, and those trees were full of a fruit, which is like an almond, and is hard.

And when they take this fruit it is better than any fragrance.

And after these fragrances, to the north, as I looked over the mountains, I saw seven mountains full of fine nard, and fragrant trees of cinnamon and pepper.

And from there, I went over the summits of those mountains, far away to the east, and I went over the Red Sea, and I was far from it, and I went over the Angel Zotiel.

And I came to the Garden of Righteousness, and I saw beyond those trees many large trees growing there, sweet smelling, large, very beautiful and glorious, the Trees of Wisdom, from which they eat and know great wisdom.

And it is like the carob tree, and its fruit is like bunches of grapes on a vine, very beautiful, and the smell of this tree spreads and penetrates afar.

And I said: “This tree is beautiful! How beautiful and pleasing is its appearance!”

The following scriptural passage is beneficial:

And the Lord said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight:
And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy:
And thou shalt beat some of it very small, and put of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, where I will meet with thee: it shall be unto you most holy. (Exodus 30:34-36)