KNOW WHO YOU ARE

We are living in the most astounding and yet challenging times in all of human history, and so this calls for us to take extraordinary measures to prepare and prepare well for what lies ahead. Just as in any battle being waged in any arena, in order to be victorious, we must first know our enemy. We can read the scriptures, pray and attend services, live a good and moral life, serve others and minister as we are lead, but if we ignore this one basic fact, that we must surely know our enemy, our destruction will be inevitable. Yes we know that satan is our adversary, that he is our enemy. We also know that he encompasses all that Yeshua is not. We get that. But have we really gotten to know who he is, where he came from, his names and his strategies? Do we really understand enough to discern the different areas of our lives where he has gotten strongholds? Because if we haven't bothered to learn enough about him, he will be successful at who he is in his dealings with us, and we will go on oblivious to our ultimate destruction. The Holy Spirit has put this on my heart recently, as I continue to watch more and more people slip into a comfortably numb understanding of what is really going on around us. So many are acting as if they can continue to operate the way they always have been, feeling 'safe' and 'untouchable' by satan. This is his biggest lie however. These times in which we live demand a different approach than what has previously been affective in the past. We do not have the luxury of time anymore, to sit back and expect the outcome of our choices and decisions to protect us from what has overtaken the world as we know it. We are in the most serious battle of all time, and we are called and expected to be prepared to fight this enemy with the weapons of warfare given to us from our Creator. So let's take a look at who satan was meant to be.

Ezekiel 28:12-19

King James Version (KJV)

¹² Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord God; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty.
¹³ Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.
¹⁴ Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.
¹⁵ Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.

He was created perfect, until pride set in.

¹⁶ By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.
¹⁷ Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.
¹⁸ Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee.
¹⁹ All they that know thee among the people shall be astonished at thee: thou shalt be a terror, and never shalt thou be any more.

He was the anointed 'set apart', cherub that covereth 'to defend, hedge in, join together, set, shut up' (Strongs.) But he began to look at his own beauty and turn his attention on himself.  His name, "Lucifer" means the shining one, as he was created to reflect God's glory. He presumes to assume authority however, in several ways.

Daniel 11:37

³⁷ Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all.

2 Thessalonians 2:4

⁴ Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

Isaiah 14:12-14

¹² How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
¹³ For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:
¹⁴ I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

Now let's look at his names as found in scripture, and how their meanings directly relate to his methods, strategies, and strongholds in our lives. 

NAMES FOR THE ENEMY

Abaddon- "a destroyer", Hebrew                                                                           Rev. 9:11
Apollyon- "a destroyer", Hebrew, a rendering of the Heb word Abaddon, "the angel of the bottomless pit"
Accuser of the brethren                                                                                          Rev.12:10
Adversary- an opponent, the arch enemy,  Greek                                                   1 Pet 5:8
Angel of the bottomless pit-                                                                                    Rev. 9:11
Antichrist- opponent of the Messiah,  Greek                                                           1 John 4:3
Beelzebul-  a dung god, Greek                                                                               Matt 12:24
                                                                                                                             Mark 3:22
                                                                                                                              Luke 11:15
Belial- "worthlessness", "recklessness" , "lawlessness",   Heb                                   2Cor 6:15                       Devil- slanderer                                                                                                      Matt 4:1
                                                                                                                              Luke 4:2,6
                                                                                                                              Rev 20:2
Enemy-                                                                                                                  Matt 13:39
Evil spirit-                                                                                                              1 Sam 16:14
Father of all liars-                                                                                                   John 8:44
God of this world-                                                                                                 2Cor 4:4
Great red dragon-                                                                                                  Rev.12:3
Lucifer-"light bearer or shining one"                                                                        Isaiah 14:12
Man of sin-                                                                                                            2 Thes 2:3
Murderer-                                                                                                             John 8:44
Old serpent-                                                                                                          Rev 12:9
                                                                                                                             Rev 20:2
Power of darkness-                                                                                               Col 1:13
Prince of this world-                                                                                              John 12:31
                                                                                                                             John 14:30 
                                                                                                                             John 16:11
Prince of the power of the air-                                                                                Eph 2:2
Ruler of darkness-                                                                                                 Eph 6:12
Satan- "adversary" , Heb, "accuser", Grk                                                               1 Chron 21:1
                                                                                                                             Job 1:6
                                                                                                                             John 13:27
                                                                                                                             Acts 5:3
                                                                                                                             Acts 26:18
                                                                                                                             Rom 16:20
Serpent-                                                                                                                Gen 3:4,14
                                                                                                                             2Cor 11:3
Son of perdition- "destruction, ruin, waste, loss"                                                     John 17:12
Tempter-                                                                                                               Matt 4:3
                                                                                                                             1 Thes 3:5
Thief-                                                                                                                    John 10:10
Wicked one-                                                                                                         Matt 13:19, 38


So looking at his names in scripture, we get a much clearer picture of who he is, and how his names describe all the ways he infiltrates our lives. He will use the element of suprise, attack us in our strengths, as well as our weaknesses. He uses anger and aggression, accusation and guilt. He will intimidate and confuse, create doubt and/or fear. He distracts and discourages, causes division, unforgiveness, and bitterness. He will cause us to have confidence in ourselves, as he does, rather than give God all the glory He deserves. There are a myriad of ways he uses to derail us. The important thing right now, is that we take a good, hard look at when and where he is getting into our own lives on a daily basis. I've written about it before, it's just that it is so imperative, more than ever before, that we pay close attention to our relationship with Yeshua,and how much of a foothold we have actually given satan to toy with us and our families. Do not think you are resilient, spend some time in prayer, and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you personally how, when, and where the enemy is most affective in your life, and how you can make the necessary, and immediate changes to throw him back out. I write about this because our time is very, very short. We must be equipped saints. Do not hesitate. For those of you who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, tomorrow is not the day to decide to seek Him. The hour is NOW. Do not be found as one who did not choose in time, because you have no idea how long eternity without Yeshua is going to be.              

On a more personal note, I wish to extend a sincere thank you to all who have been praying for my family and I these last few weeks as we have been very ill with the flu. God is so good, and we are all recovered. Praise be to our Healer! Amen!              



 
 

PLEASE PRAY

Dear readers,

I am asking for prayer as I have been extremely ill with the flu these last two weeks. It has been a very difficult sickness, and the recovery has been very slow. Please pray for Father to continue my healing as I am anxious to continue His work drawing in more souls to Him. Thank you so very much,

In Him,
Julie

YOU WERE MADE TO BE COURAGEOUS

For the last two weeks, the Holy Spirit has been speaking very strongly about the condition of the body of Christ. I am hearing how crucial it is NOW to stop being so complacent about our relationship, and take a stand for our beliefs! At what point did the body of Christ lay down and decide the task could not be accomplished? When did we become so weak, so comfortably numb, so apathetic, that we felt it's perfectly fine to sit back in our comfy homes, medicating ourselves with media, food and drink, technology, while it is estimated that 1.78-2 people are lost to hell every second. Do the research yourselves, the numbers don't lie. We can not even begin to grasp the magnitude of this fact. Which generation was it, that lost the passion and the drive to fearlessly proclaim the message of Jesus Christ to all they came in contact with? When did we stop teaching our children about Yeshua? When did it become unimportant to read and study the Word everyday? To pray unceasingly, and instruct our children to do the same? When did we stop truly worshipping our Creator for who He is? I mean, truly worship, on our faces and on our knees before the throne, praying as One and in unity? When did Jehovah take a back seat in our lives and we decide we could handle life on our own? At what crossroad along the way did we feel He hadn't proved Himself capable in the past, and we took control of things?

Hard questions indeed, yes, but deserving of every bit of attention we are willing to give it. What has been our excuse, to become a body, a church, that has completely lost its backbone? Why do we go about life acting as if we are suddenly vulnerable, when He never was? When we do not make our relationship with Yeshua first priority, many of us succumb to anxiety, fear, depression, anger, apathy, and hopelessness.

The Word tells us however, that we are equipped with a supernatural strength in order to fulfill the calling we were created for. If this is the case and we truly have the Divine residing in us, then why isn't all hell breaking loose because of the power and authority of the church of Jesus Christ? Hell does not fear the church! When will we realize that we were not put here to be comfortable? We can not base our doctrine on our personal experiences, but only on the Word of God. God speaks, it is fact and it is authoritative. It may defy our experience, but we must follow fact, and our experience will come in line. It may take a season, but we need to persevere. When Yeshua becomes our primary focus, and the reason we live and breathe, we receive that supernatural strength, so that we can be made well in every situation and circumstance in order that He be glorified! 

The point we don't seem to grasp is that our Father wants what is happening in Heaven to be made manifest here. The Lord's Prayer, that Yeshua spoke to us says simply, "Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven." This is our command. We can not just read it, and then say we believe it. We must take it and grapple with it and live it! We were bought with the precious blood of Yeshua, and His work of grace has not ceased just because somewhere along the way we deemed Him incapable of managing our lives. We are not here to seek easy lives, and easy relationships. The battle must be taken to the enemy in this natural realm. It is our task to prove Yeshua's awesome victory of the cross here on earth in our lifetime.

We have been given courage and fearlessness to win the battle with sin in this sinful world. No, we are not immune from the battle, however, we are equipped by the Almighty with all power and authority to be more than conquerors! When Yeshua truly resides within us, we are immovable, unshakable, unstoppable, and invincible. We were made to be courageous! Our inner man is infused with the new wine of the spirit of Jesus Christ and we can have a new life everyday in these old, dying bodies, in a dark and dying world.

May our prayer be that we are filled with His abundant grace and mercy to overflowing, completely resilient to our physical weaknesses and human frailties, ever reaching for the face of our Creator, walking in a boldness that makes all hell tremble, and as souls that are completely and utterly kept by the power of the Almighty, sold out for Jesus! If we don't show the world Yeshua, who will??

Hallelujah Yeshua! Amen!

Exodus 19:5

King James Version (KJV)

⁵ Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:

Deuteronomy 31:6

⁶ Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Psalm 37:3

³ Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

Proverbs 28:1

28 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Psalm 37:5

⁵ Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

Matthew 6:10

¹⁰ Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Matthew 7:7

⁷ Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Hebrews 4:16

¹⁶ Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

1 Corinthians 16:13

¹³ Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

¹⁷ Pray without ceasing.

2 Timothy 1:7

⁷ For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Psalm 91

91 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

² I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
³ Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
⁴ He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
⁵ Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
⁶ Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
⁷ A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
⁸ Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
⁹ Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
¹⁰ There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
¹¹ For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
¹² They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
¹³ Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
¹⁴ Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
¹⁵ He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
¹⁶ With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

REMEMBER ME AND YOU WILL SUFFER WELL

During the times when you struggle the most, the times when you feel most alone, I would ask that you remember that I was the best example, in that I've shown you it can be done. This life, this walk, and everything that you go through. My divine nature, in a human body. My divine nature, in your temple. There should be no difference. Because of My sacrifice, a way has been made for you for all eternity. Because of My suffering, you were created to suffer well. In this, I mean that you have Me as your example. You have My lead to follow, the work has already been done. My grace is enough for you. The end is known, it is only up to you to walk in My footsteps, steps that have already trodden the many sorrowful paths that you must now tread. Rejoice My children at the challenges that present themselves to you, for it is in these challenges that you can rise to the occasion, that you can live victoriously through each one, your eyes focused on Me, eagerly awaiting your reward in My Kingdom. I was born to die for you, you were born to die to self. My life was given so yours could be lived more abundantly. You have been given My power and My authority in all matters. When realized, our potential together in unlimited. Your purpose in this life is so very simple. It is a full, deep, and intimate relationship with Me. When you are seeking Me with everything you possess, I will supply your every need. I will care for you as an heir to My Kingdom, because this is what you are.

I was misunderstood by many as I traveled and preached about My Father. I know what it is to be misunderstood. I was without material posessions, and I know what it is to be poor. I was judged for speaking the truth of the Father, and I know how you feel when people judge you. Only the Father and I know hearts. I was challenged at My teachings and contradicted, even when I only spoke truth. I know how you feel when you face so much opposition. I was betrayed and left alone by My closest friends, so I know the pain of rejection and feeling completely, utterly alone. I was accused even though I was innocent, and so I know how you feel when you suffer condemnation unjustly. I was persecuted because of lack of knowledge, and so I know how you feel when you suffer the same. I was handed over to evil men, who only wished to destroy Me and everything I represented. In this, I feel your pain as evil closes in around  you, more and more each day. I was finally beaten, crucified, and left to die, alone, and unloved by most. Remember Me. Remember this, in order that you may walk uprightly and with all authority given to you from Heaven, advance My Kingdom. All else ceases to matter in this life. Will you lay down your life for Me? Will you lay down your pain and suffering so that I may be glorified? For you who answer yes to this question will suffer, but saints, you will suffer well. It is for this that you were created. 

Your Suffering Servant Messiah,
YESHUA 

1 Corinthians 3:16

King James Version (KJV)

¹⁶ Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

Isaiah 43:15-21

¹⁵ I am the Lord, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King.
¹⁶ Thus saith the Lord, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters;
¹⁷ Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they are quenched as tow.
¹⁸ Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
¹⁹ Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
²⁰ The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen.
²¹ This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.

Hebrews 2:9-18

⁹ But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
¹⁰ For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
¹¹ For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
¹² Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.
¹³ And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.
¹⁴ Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
¹⁵ And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
¹⁶ For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
¹⁷ Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
¹⁸ For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

Philippians 3:10

¹⁰ That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

Romans 5:19

¹⁹ For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

Romans 6:3-6,11

³ Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
⁴ Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
⁵ For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
⁶ Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.

¹¹ Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 8:16-17

¹⁶ The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
¹⁷ And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

2 Timothy 2:11-12

¹¹ It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
¹² If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:

Luke 9:23

²³ And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

John 10:10

¹⁰ The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

2 Corinthians 12:9

⁹ And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

⁹ And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
¹⁰ Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Matthew 28:18

¹⁸ And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

DREAMS OF FIRE/STORMS AND PROTECTION

Several nights ago, I had a dream that a fairly large body of believers were gathered on my property, having a camp meeting so to speak out in the back of the yard, preparing for a soon mission trip. I was facing the back of the property, and suddenly, without notice, in the blink of an eye, three of the four sides of the property were completely engulfed in flames, ablaze, with thick, black smoke bellowing around us and coming towards us. The shock at the fact that there was no warning, really caused me to immediately have anxiety. I mean, how could I be looking out one minute at trees and shrubs and the next blink of my eye I see a blazing inferno around me? I said out loud, "this can't be possible". I started shouting orders to several of the people to get the hoses, although my heart knew this would be futile against such a massive fire. Yet in my human nature, it was what I began to do. I started to run towards the north, the only side where there wasn't fire, feeling a trememdous fear try to overcome me. There's no way out of this I thought. "God! Where are you in this? Why is this happening? We are your people!!" As I came around the side of the house running, I was immediately stopped by what felt like two large hands holding me on my shoulders. I froze. Then I heard a voice speak, "I have told you that you have nothing to fear. Trust in Me and I will protect you." As I came around the front of the house, the most amazing thing about this was, there were firetrucks on the street outside the gate, but they were leaving! One of the trucks was finishing with wrapping up his hose, and as I quickly looked back to the fire, it was out, and there was grey smoke and nothing but charred trees and ashes on the ground. Faster than I or anyone could react to this fire, our Lord had already taken care of it, and we were under His protection the entire time. I had such a sense of awe and of peace, knowing that He actually GOES BEFORE US! This is the meaning for me of this dream. We will definitely be experiencing radical times, but we MUST know that He does have our backs, that we are nothing in our own efforts, that even when the situations present insurmountable in our minds, HE HAS SEEN US THROUGH! Hallelujah Yeshua, Keeper of our souls.

The very same night, my oldest daughter had a dream as well. In hers, she was walking somberly with head down through a beautiful tall, yellow, grassy field. She was watching from behind, as if watching herself. To the left were hills with many trees, the left sky filled with dark storm clouds, thunder and lightning. To the right were more hills with trees, but all on fire, the smoke just as black as the sky to the left. The scene then flashed white and came back, but this time, she was walking with a young man, who looked to be around 19 or 20, hand in hand, walking in the same somber manner with head down. He then turned to her and said "No matter how hard things get, I will never leave you." The dream then ended. My daughter is not sure whether this man represented someone, or something, but the message appears clear.

Our God is indeed with us, and will never forsake us, no matter how bad things get.

Genesis 15:1

King James Version (KJV)

15 After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

Psalm 16:1

16 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.

1 Chronicles 22:18a

¹⁸ Is not the Lord your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side?

 

 

Deuteronomy 31:8

⁸ And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

NOTE ABOUT ATHEIST DREAM

Dear readers, I have temporarily taken the atheist vision of Heaven off the blog until I further research the author's forum. Questions have arisen from several readers concerning the author's belief presently. As with all posts from me and of anything I copy and post on my blog, I pray that you would always read with discernment and understand that I  always do my best to accurately represent the Word of God and matters concerning the Kingdom, and would never intentionally post anything contrary to what the bible teaches. Thank you for your understanding and prayers.

Julie