Larry Sparks: "British Isles/UK and Europe: It's Time to Reap What You Have Sown!" - The Elijah List

Larry Sparks: "British Isles/UK and Europe: It's Time to Reap What You Have Sown!"

 The Elijah List Apr 12, 2019

From the desk of Steve Shultz:

I sure enjoy reading the promises and plans of God over the nations of the earth.

As we read words like this, it should excite us for what God also wants to do in our own nation as well.

Larry Sparks shares this awesome prophecy he recently recevied over the British Isles/UK and Europe:

Even now, I prophesy, "British Isles and Europe, it's time for you to reap what you have sown into the nations of the earth!" What have you sown? I believe the Holy Spirit told me, "They have sown revival and reformation into the four corners of the earth."

Also included are specific prayer strategies from Larry that we can be praying into. Let's get behind this word over Europe and what God wants to do through His Church there! (To Subscribe to the Elijah List subscribe here.)

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"British Isles/UK and Europe: It's Time to Reap What You Have Sown!"

Larry Sparks, Dallas, Texas

Recently, the Spirit of the Lord said to me: "It's time for the UK and Europe to reap what they have sown."

At first glance, such a statement might produce some fear and trembling because of how we are religiously bent to think. Often, when we consider the concept of sowing and reaping, we think of how nations have sown bad things, and thus, should brace themselves for the judgment or wrath of God.

While God does have the right to judge nations, we need to also consider that the word "judgment" also includes "evaluation." And remember, our God is the One who doesn't want any people – or nations – to perish (see 2 Peter 3:9). I believe He is evaluating nations right now and He wants you to know that He has seen the seeds you've sown into the earth!

It's a Fullness of Time Moment!

Even now, I prophesy, "British Isles and Europe, it's time for you to reap what you have sown into the nations of the earth!" What have you sown? I believe the Holy Spirit told me, "They have sown revival and reformation into the four corners of the earth."

The King James Version of Galatians 6:7 uses the terminology of sowing and reaping. I like how the New Living Translation puts it: "...You will always harvest what you plant." Europe and UK: for many years, you have been planting and seeding Heaven's agenda as you have sown revival and reformation across the globe. God sees and God remembers.

Heaven has taken account and it's now a fullness of time moment where what you have sown, you will reap. (Photo via Pixabay)

I was born in the USA and I presently live in Texas. While I believe in a healthy love for one's homeland and nation, I also believe it's vital to express our appreciation to other nations for how their spiritual investments have impacted our nations. I write as a citizen of the United States right now, desiring to give honor to how your nations have touched the planet!

I'm grateful for the correspondence that Evan Roberts had with Intercessor Frank Bartleman in Los Angeles, as I have no doubt that what God was doing in Wales (Welsh Revival) in 1904 somehow jumped over the ocean and had a measurable impact on birthing the Azusa Street Revival of 1906. Wales, it's time for a fresh outpouring!

I'm grateful for the Smith sisters for praying a mighty outpouring of God's Spirit into the Hebrides Islands back in 1949 during the Lewis Awakening/Hebrides Revival. God sees Scotland, and I believe His movement in that nation is evidenced by the powerful prophetic community that is being raised up there!

I'm grateful for how Evangelist Steve Hill (Brownsville Revival) was touched by the power of God at Holy Trinity Brompton (in 1995) and that touch of God was powerfully released on Father's Day 1995 in Pensacola, FL.

England, it's time. There are an increasing number of churches that carry the fire of the Holy Spirit throughout the country. My friends with the Ramp (a youth and young adults ministry based in Hamilton, AL) have received a mandate to build a church in Manchester. The Lord says, "Look around! Consider the activity of My Spirit, both overt and covert, for this activity is evidence that I am moving and My movement will only increase."

Justified by Grace

I'm grateful for what God exported out of Germany through a priest named Martin Luther. Because of his impact, we recognize that through the Blood of Jesus we have direct access to God Himself. We are justified by grace through faith.

I'm grateful for the reformation culture exported out of Geneva, Switzerland under John Calvin, which gives us a powerful picture of a city under the influence of Kingdom ideas.

I think of George Jeffreys, the Welsh evangelist who operated in signs, wonders and miracles and founded Elim Pentecostal Church. It's interesting how this evangelist had a direct impact and influence on German-born evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke.

Time prevents me from going through revival and reformation history, person by person, recognizing the global, spiritual impact of European and British leaders on the nations of the earth. For all you've sown, it's time to reap. So, how do we respond to this prophetic word?

Here are Some Strategies to Pray Through and Act Upon:

• We agree with prophetic words through prayer and intercession. We do not agree with the secularism and darkness we see having influence on these nations. We don't pretend the problems aren't there in the name of faith; we simply pray based on what God is saying about Europe and the British Isles.

Don't pray the problem; pray the solution.

• We volunteer to be "sent ones," released into the harvest. By and large, this does not mean you are called to "minister" in a church setting; you are called to be the Church in whatever sphere of influence, job, trade, or educational institution you've been assigned to. The Lord is building His Church; it just looks a whole lot different than we think. You are filled with the Holy Spirit to go to the people and places in your sphere of influence and function as a prophetic problem-solver. For as you deliver solutions to the problems and crises that have stumped everyone else, you will be given platforms to reveal the "Source" of your supernatural solutions: the Holy Spirit, Christ in you! (Photo via Pexels)

• We make room for the Holy Spirit in our local church gatherings. It's impossible to see culture shift without a local church that maintains an open atmosphere to the supernatural movement of the Spirit. I prophesy, Europe and UK – may the fire of God burn strong in your churches! I even see some of the ancient landmarks of faith, the cathedrals and beautiful sanctuaries of old, coming alive again with the fire of God.

• I see intercessors and prophets becoming key voices in this season, as you will be receiving prayer strategies from Heaven that you are called to prophesy and decree over your cities, regions, and nations.

• The Spirit of the Lord will sovereignly remind you of past promises and prophecies for your cities and nations. These words were never meant to become "forgotten things," they are Heaven-sent strategies to help us effectively pray and war in the spirit for the destinies of our nations.

• I specifically see people praying over the ground in these nations, declaring: "Spring up, oh well!" (see Numbers 21:17). The Lord is saying, "My Bride will once again sing the 'song of the well'" in Europe and the British Islands." (To Subscribe to the Elijah List subscribe here.)

Larry Sparks, MDiv
Equip Culture
Email: equipculture@gmail.com
Website: www.LarrySparksMinistries.com

Larry Sparks is a prophetic author, speaker, and lecturer on revival. He presently serves as publisher for Destiny Image (destinyimage.com), a Spirit-filled publishing house pioneered by Don Nori Sr. in 1983 with a mandate to publish the prophets. Larry is fueled by a vision to help the Church community create space for the Holy Spirit to move in freedom, power and revival fire, providing every Believer with an opportunity to have a life-changing encounter in the Presence of God. 

In addition, Larry is a regular contributor to Charisma Magazine, he conducts seminars on revival, hosts regional Renewing South Florida gatherings, and has been featured on Sid Roth's It's Supernatural, TBN, CBN, the ElijahList, and Cornerstone TV. He is author of Breakthrough Faith, The Fire That Never Sleeps with Michael Brown and John Kilpatrick, compiler of Ask for the Rain, and co-author of Arise with Patricia King. He earned a Master of Divinity from Regent University and enjoys life in Texas with his beautiful wife and beloved daughter.

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Holly Watson: "It's Time to Emerge! The Billion Soul Harvest Has Begun!" - The Elijah List

Holly Watson: "It's Time to Emerge! The Billion Soul Harvest Has Begun!"

The Elijah List Apr 11, 2019

From the desk of Steve Shultz:

Sometimes it feels like we are sitting in front row seats for the awesome things God is doing right now...it also seems all of creation is expressing the birth pains of something phenominal that's about to take place.

Holly Watson's most recent word shares some great insight into what we can expect in the days ahead. She shares:

"In Strong's Dictionary the word 'sign' is the Hebrew word ōth. All throughout Scripture from Genesis to Revelation we read of examples where God used signs as evidence to demonstrate His movements upon the earth. Signs are a flag, a beacon of light, a prophetic marker, a signal and a banner. They are supernatural tokens of the miraculous appearance of God, orchestrating events to awaken man to His sovereignty and wonder-working power."

What sorts of signs is Holly referencing? Read on to find out. We are surely living in exciting times! (To Subscribe to the Elijah List subscribe here.)

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"It's Time to Emerge! The Billion Soul Harvest Has Begun!"

Holly Watson, Costa Mesa, CA

"It's time to emerge!" I heard Holy Spirit shout this phrase into my spirit as we crossed over into a new season. Immediately I thought of Lazarus, as Jesus called Lazarus out of the grave, despite the unbelief of others. By all appearance's sake, Lazarus didn't have much hope of coming back to life; at least that was until the resurrection power of the Holy Spirit moved through Jesus and broke down the walls of man-made assumptions.

"Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, 'Lazarus, come forth!' And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, 'Loose him, and let him go.'" (John 11:43-44)

Lazarus was a sign and a wonder to those who doubted in the sovereignty of God. When Jesus resurrected Lazarus back to life, the power of God was on display for all to see. Lazarus was a living example of how God caused a turnaround in the bleakest of situations. The name Lazarus means "Whom God helps" or "the assistance of God." The story of Lazarus is a perfect example of a 12th hour miracle, sparking faith in the unbelieving!

"I am making a way where there seems no way, and I am calling My Church to emerge into a new place of power and glory."

"Here am I and the children whom the Lord has given me! We are for signs and wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwells in Mount Zion."(Isaiah 8:18)

All the Signs Are There—Pay Attention!

If you live on the West Coast or have watched any of the media outlets lately, you have probably seen the reports about the migration of butterflies moving up the coastline from the deserts of Mexico. Over the past several weeks, it's been quite a phenomenon to observe as Holy Spirit speaks through the signs and wonders of nature. No matter what your opinion is of California, the hand of God has definitely been on display through the movement of these Painted Lady butterflies.

"This shall be the sign to you from the Lord, that the Lord will do this thing that He has promised." (Isaiah 38:7)

I was driving in my car recently when I heard Holy Spirit say, "All the signs are there. Pay attention!" A few events foreshadowed this prophetic message from the Lord, as I had been tracking with Holy Spirit through the manifestation of the signs of God working miraculously in our midst. Not only had Holy Spirit populated old prophetic words in my inbox dating back to the year 2015, but the Lord had been speaking to me about a revival angel who would be awakening the earth through the signs and sounds of harvest.

"And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow."(Matthew 28:2-3)

In Strong's Dictionary the word "sign" is the Hebrew word ōth. All throughout Scripture from Genesis to Revelation we read of examples where God used signs as evidence to demonstrate His movements upon the earth. Signs are a flag, a beacon of light, a prophetic marker, a signal and a banner. They are supernatural tokens of the miraculous appearance of God, orchestrating events to awaken man to His sovereignty and wonder-working power.

In Deuteronomy 6:22, Scripture says that God showed signs and wonders great and grievous before our eyes. In Luke 21:25-28, we read that the evidence of signs appearing on the earth will signal the coming of the Son of Man, at the end of the age. The appearance of signs led the Israelites through the wilderness through a cloud by day and a fire by night. God spoke to Moses on the backside of the desert through a burning bush, shifting Moses and the Israelites into a new era, by a sign appearing in an unexpected and out-of-the-ordinary place. In Judges 6:36-40, when Gideon laid his fleece before God, God responded to Gideon by giving him a sign as an answer to his prayer.

Jesus showed many signs and wonders to awaken unbelievers to who He was. Holy Spirit performed signs through the hands of the apostles as they were sent as "Fishers of Men," fulfilling the Great Commission.

There's no doubt that the physical manifestation of miraculous signs is a part of the DNA of God! Scripture exhorts us not to seek after signs (Matthew 12:39). However, the appearance of signs confirms, affirms and leads us into the heart and will of the Father, while His Spirit makes Himself known through the evidence of signs. (Photo via Unsplash)

"And let it be, when these signs come to you, that you do as the occasion demands; for God is with you." (1 Samuel 10:7)

The Billion Soul Harvest

As the West Coast has become a witness to the sight of these beautiful butterflies soaring up the coastline, "the billion soul harvest" prophecy by Bob Jones has definitely resonated in many of our hearts. It's not uncommon for this beautiful breed of butterfly to make its way north during the spring of each year. However, this year, 1 billion butterflies are forecasted to migrate to their new home in the Northwest, after having sojourned through the state of California.

According to news reports, the emergence of this beautiful breed of butterfly is due to the elevated levels of precipitation accumulating on the West Coast after 7 years of prolonged drought. The outpouring of rain saturating the dry and barren soil, has created prime conditions for harvesting a billion butterflies. What makes this story even more intriguing, is that these 1 billion butterflies migrated from the backside of the wilderness, only to find an abundance of wealth in an out-of-the-ordinary place, and unexpected land! God chose the sign of these butterflies and the conditions in which they originated from to send a message to the Church, that the billion soul harvest has begun!

I hear the Spirit of the Lord say, "Now is the time for My Church to arise and shine for her light has come. Where barrenness and a depletion of life have inflicted a rebellious and lost generation, a harvest of new souls are emerging for such a time as this. I AM moving in new ways and in new power in the most unexpected places in the land.

"I am making a way where there seems to be no way, and I am calling My Church to emerge into a new place of power and glory. The phrase 'cast your net on the other side' is My meter for pulling in an unusual harvest of souls. A mass amount of 'refugees' (including the homeless, the outcasts, the prodigals, a lawless generation, and illegal aliens) will come to know My name and the power of resurrection life. I am birthing a new move of My Spirit through unexpected sources. I am choosing undercover vessels to make My name well known and famous. I am no respecter of persons," says the Spirit of the Lord. "And I am giving new life to those who surrender to My call."

"There's no doubt that the physical manifestation of miraculous signs is a part of the DNA of God!"

"They sowed fields and planted vineyards that yielded a fruitful harvest, He blessed them, and their number greatly increased..." (Psalm 107:37-38)

The Mantle of Paul Cain

On February 12, my husband and I were sitting at our dining room table when a "suddenly" came upon us. I had been in a time of preparation for a local service through prayer and fasting, when a mantle dropped from Heaven and rested upon my shoulders. As I felt the effects of what was transpiring in the spiritual realm; Holy Spirit then took me into a vision where I saw mantles being distributed to the saints of God, in specific and strategic regions. I hadn't expected the placement of this mantle to feel so weighty. However, I realized soon enough that the call upon this mantle was for a bold, radical and outrageous generation. It wasn't until a few days later that I discovered the well-know prophet, Paul Cain, had gone on to glory. This happened during the exact time my husband and I had this supernatural encounter with the Lord.

"Then it happened, as they continued on and talked, that suddenly a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire, and separated the two of them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into Heaven. And Elisha saw it, and he cried out, 'My father, my father, the chariot of Israel and its horsemen!'....Then he took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him..." (2 Kings 2:11-12, 14)

Paul Cain was known as a "Latter Rain Prophet" who prophesied the end-time stadium revivals. I've never met Paul Cain in person, and before this encounter with the new mantles I had very little knowledge about the man or his ministry. However, I believe this too is a sign from the Lord that a new generation of prophetic evangelists are being commissioned and mantled afresh with a double portion of anointing and power. I believe a new impartation for stadium revivals are being awakened at this hour to touch a generation with a radical move of the Spirit.

A changing of the guard has occurred! A sweeping move of God is prepared to blaze through the land as the Church makes her mark on the world! An on-fire remnant of not only Millennials, but end-time, chosen generals of the faith are merging streams to host a move of God in shocking and startling ways. "Unpredictable" is the word I keep hearing! When the right streams align at the right kairos moment in time, Heaven touching Earth will bring mighty demonstrations of God's glory!

"For thus says the Lord of hosts: 'Once more (it is a little while) I will shake Heaven and Earth, the sea and dry land; and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,' says the Lord of hosts." (Haggai 2:6-7)

The Revival Angel

A few weeks ago the Lord showed me a revival angel being released upon the earth. When I saw this revival angel, the West Coast was highlighted as a place where the resurrection power of God would occur. I saw a great shaking in the spiritual realm for the state of California, as the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles was an epicenter for the Spirit of the Lord to move through with miracles, signs and wonders like never before.

I saw the appearance of this revival angel as a prophetic marker of how the Father is desiring to move across the land. An outbreak of glory in the most least likely places, to reach the most least likely faces is what the billion soul harvest is all about! (Photo via Pexels)

Even though deep darkness covers the face of the earth, and the evidence of the earth groaning with birth pains is on the heart of every Believer, the Spirit of the Lord is sending signs to His people of an end-time emergence of the billion soul harvest.

This is the Church's greatest hour! God is calling an Esther generation to arise and be a voice while accomplishing great Kingdom exploits. The Spirit of the Lord says, "All the signs are there. Pay attention. It's time to emerge!"

"Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!" (John 4:35) (To Subscribe to the Elijah List subscribe here.)

Holly Watson
Kingdom Revelations
Email: admin@kingdomrevelations.org
Website: www.krgo.org

Holly Watson is a prophetic voice throughout the Body of Christ, called to share the Father's heart to His Church. Her passion is to equip the saints of God to be Kingdom-minded and prepared. The prophetic word through Holly's blog, Kingdom Revelations, is read across the nation and around the world. She resides with her husband and family in Southern California.

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Walk Through. I’ve Parted the Waters for You. - Now Think On This by Steve Martin

Walk Through.

I’ve Parted the Waters for You.

“God said to Moses: "Why cry out to me? Speak to the Israelites. Order them to get moving. Hold your staff high and stretch your hand out over the sea: Split the sea! The Israelites will walk through the sea on dry ground.” Exodus 14:15-16, THE MESSAGE)

When the Holy Spirit starts moving in a gathering of His people, things begin to happen. The anticipation is building. The atmosphere is stirred. The prophetic ministry starts to flow. I love it!

On April 7, 2019, in the Sunday morning service of Antioch International Church in Fort Mill, South Carolina, the worship team had completed our last song on the list. Two hours before that, the leader Toni Bogart had seen me sitting in the back-row chairs of The Barn auditorium, as I had gotten there early to listen to the team practice, starting around 8 am. I was not scheduled to be one of the vocals that day, but shortly after their practice start, Toni called me out and asked if I wanted to join them for the worship. Of course, I said, “Yes!” (She told me later that two others had been scheduled but weren’t able to make it that day.)

When the meeting began two hours later, as is the norm we finished the first song before Dr. Peter Wyns came to greet the people. From that point on all gathered were free to leave their seats and participate in communion at the front table as the next progression of songs were sung. I don’t recall the list exactly, for I hadn’t seen it until then. Of the five songs, I had heard two before, and asked the Lord to help me! One was sung by Kari Jobe, entitled “Worship the Great I Am”, and another I knew by the worship artist Julie Meyer, “Unto the Lamb”. These two were last on the list.

Even during practice, I could sense the anointing of the Holy Spirit on them.

When the Holy Spirit moves in my spirit prior to receiving a prophetic word, my heart begins to race a bit. I sense the extra energy excitement come, and so I prepare to hear what He has to share. Most commonly it is only one word, making me trust in faith that more will come as I begin to speak forth. Or in this case, sing out.

But as the worship time was ending, there hadn’t seemed to be the right time to share the word I was getting, so I assumed it wouldn’t be today.

Dr. Wyns had come back to the platform podium and had one of his youngest grandsons, Asher Enns, join him, to tell us of Asher’s dream he had had that previous night. From what I could hear, in the dream he had seen a “spiritual bomb” exploding over Israel. That was good, catching as much as I could from above them. (I found out later the reason I couldn’t hear the platform mics that well was because they were not in our stage monitors.) Peter and Asher then left the podium.

Pastors Jesse and Elizabeth Enns then came up. Liz had a prophetic word. Again, it was hard to hear what she was saying, but I am glad Matt Wyn’s production team (Harry Cogan, Tiffany Bryant, David Lopez, Luke Bender) record these times, and then also live stream on YouTube. I hope to hear fully later.

While this was going on, Toni was continuing to play on her keyboard. The Holy Spirit then spoke to me quietly in my head, saying now was the time that I had an open door to sing a prophetic song I thought was to have been for before. So, I stepped forward a bit and sang.

“The waters have parted for you. The waters have parted for you. Walk through. I parted the waters for you.”

I repeated this simple phrase a few times, with my eyes closed as I usually do, to concentrate on His voice. I was not aware that Peter had again returned to the platform for the third time and was exhorting the people to begin to pass through the waters that the Lord was opening for them. Waters of deliverance, healing, and salvation. By this time a few had come to the altar area already, and then Peter began welcoming others to join them. The Holy Spirit was moving among His people.

For those who have walked with the Lord for any measure of time, this is not unusual, having the Holy Spirit give a prophetic word or song through people, followed by a response from those within hearing. And yet, this was a bit more special. Almost all the congregation had come forward, seeking to receive what the Lord was freely offering.

Personally, I will recall this day in the months to come, knowing that many, many more moments like this will be experienced here. The Lord is moving at Antioch. The former spiritual wells dug during the decade of the former Heritage USA in the 1980s, long ago filled in over the past three decades of time, are being opened once again in this place.

On the other hand, the prohibiting waters that have kept people from crossing over, into freedom and release to accomplish the Lord’s will, are being parted, and His people are walking through, leaving behind bondage, sickness, hurt, pain, and unforgiveness. The time has come. Now is the time.

May you know of the Lord’s heart to take you through the parted waters, even as He did with Moses and the Hebrews, the Israelites. He has come to take you over, to walk through. He has parted the waters for you also.

It is a faith journey, but He is the One who is Faithful to carry you through. Trust in Him.

He is also bringing forth the unplugged springs of living water, for refreshing and much, much more. His heart is for the nations!

“For the Lamb at the center of the throne will shepherd them, will lead them to springs of living water, and God will wipe every tear from their eyes.” (Revelation 7:17, Complete Jewish Bible)

The Passover Lamb, Jesus Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach, is giving us fresh springs to drink from and is declaring that now is the time to walk through the parted waters also.

Shalom and ahava (peace and love in Hebrew).

Now think on this,

Steve Martin

Founder/President

Love For His People, Inc.

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Tornadoes - Now Think On This by Steve Martin

Tornadoes

Steve Martin

“And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.” (Revelation 22:17, NKJV)

Fifty-one ago, on May 15, 1968, an F5 tornado tore through Charles City, Iowa, injuring 450, killing 13 and causing an estimated $30 million in damage (in 1968 dollars.) Living just 44 miles to the south at the time, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, I remember the devastation and heartbreak. I was in 7^th grade, and just glad it wasn’t us, though it very easily could have been.

Charles City, Iowa tornado May 15, 1968 (Visual Journalist)

Tornados are not fun. They quickly come and quickly move on, often leaving behind years of rebuilding and restoring of property lost, and lives that may not be.

Fast forward to today, while sitting on our home front porch swing, at our Charlotte, North Carolina home on a very pleasant Sunday afternoon spring day, I was resting a bit from the busy activity done earlier for our congregation. I dozed off a bit. Not uncommon these days!

Between moments of light sleep and some prayer, I envisioned tornadoes popping up across the United States map. Here, there. In many places, I could see these destructive forces all across the land, in various and numerous places. Even in places where they normally don’t occur.

Was this the Lord causing this supernatural action? Was this the devil? Back to this in a moment.

It is common practice for our local and national weathermen (and women) to state that “Mother Nature” is causing upsetting occurences whenever something out of the norm comes into the weather pattern. Be it tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, or other fierce precipitation – “she” gets the credit or is the reason for the season.

If one believes the Bible as I do, there is no “Mother Nature”. But there is Father God, the Creator. Being He oversees what goes on, whether He brings it on Himself or permits the satanic forces to act for His purposes to be revealed, my eyes are going to stay fixed on Him.

In the Old Testament, we know that the Lord God brought the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In Genesis 19:24-25 it clearly states, “Then the Lord rained brimstone and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah, from the Lord out of the heavens. So He overthrew those cities, all the plain, all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground.” (NKJV)

He also will send His wrath again, as it clearly states in Revelation 6:12-17 (NKJV), “I looked when He opened the sixth seal, and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood. And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its late figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind.

Then the sky receded as a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved out of its place. And the kings of the earth, the great men, the rich men, the commanders, the mighty men, every slave and every free man, hid themselves in the caves and in the rocks of the mountains, and said to the mountains and rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to stand?" (emphasis mine)

The same God, from the beginning through the end in the Word, both in the Old and New Testaments, rules and reigns, and judges that which is evil in His sight.

On other occasions Jesus, God in the flesh, the Son of Father God, rebuked the destructive forces of the weather, as it so happened in Luke 8:23-25 (NKJV), “But as they sailed He (Jesus, Yeshua) fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water and were in jeopardy. And they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Master, Master, we are perishing!"

Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. And they ceased, and there was a calm. But He said to them, "Where is your faith?"

Our Father in heaven is in control of all things, always, and in all places. I may not know every time if His judgment or His permissive will is being enacted, but I know He is in control.

So back to the “vision” I saw in my semi-sleep state. Were these tornadoes I saw of the Lord, or the devil? Were they for good, or bad?

Personally, I think both.

The Lord’s word says that in these final days He is going to be shaking the heavens and the earth. He even says it will be all things that are shaken, to reveal that which alone will stand. 

“See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, "Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven."  Now this, "Yet once more," indicates the removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire.” (Hebrews 12:25-29, NKJV)

Charles City, Iowa tornado May 15, 1968 (Visual Journalist)

In the natural, and the spiritual, the Lord is the One shaking things up. He is going to shake up His Body, the Church, to tear down that which man has produced over the centuries, setting in place their rules and regulations, not His. And trust me, our congregations and synagogues have a lot of junk in them that needs to be taken down and out.

And He is going to shake up and destroy those who have shaken their fists at God, denouncing His purposes and plans, believing they are the ones who rule as kings and queens of the universe, and rulers of their own destinies. They will in time have to think again.

So, are the tornadoes in the “vision” I experienced natural or spiritual? I tend to believe they are both. 

God the Father, Jesus Christ His Son, and the Third Person of the Trinity, Holy Spirit, are on the move. They are performing their acts, both in the natural and the spiritual, out of their eternal love, to draw all mankind unto Them. They are shaking things up, as if through tornadoes and other forces that get our attention.  Hopefully, these will wake many people up - both in the Church to get them out of their slumber and the world out of their pride and haughtiness.

Some will need a natural shaking to happen before they will look up. Others will need a spiritual act of God in their life before they will look up.

Whatever it takes, we want the Lord to save His people, reveal His plans, and bring about His eternal Kingdom in our lives.

Even so, come Lord Jesus, come.

Shalom and ahava (peace and love in Hebrew).

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Steve Martin

Founder/President

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Now Think On This #404 - in the year of our Lord 03.31.19 – “Tornadoes” – Sunday, 4:40 pm.