Monday, January 26, 2015

Prophetic Word for 2015 - Black Tornados and the Lion by Tage Mathisen

Prophetic Word for 2015 - Black Tornados and the Lion 

by Tage Mathisen

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Dream 1: The Black Tornados and the Black Clouds

In the first dream, I was high up on a mountain. There were other people there too and we were all sitting down on green grass. I could see that we were very high up. We had a view on our left side. It was very steep down on that side.

Another special thing in the dream, was that it was totally silent. There was no wind and the silence was so tangible that you could feel it and it was strong. It felt supernatural, like something big was about to happen. It felt as a calm before the storm.

Then as I look up and see behind the people sitting down on the grass, I see that there are some black clouds hanging in the air behind them. The clouds begin forming into the shape of tornados. They start to come down, I cry out, "Tornados!" As I get up, some of the others also get up and we start moving away from the tornados.

I am now leading the other people who followed me and I see a road that goes down hill, but a person tells me to turn the opposite direction to go towards the top of the mountain. I can feel in the dream that my own understanding is saying no, but my spirit is telling me to do it. So I turn to go towards the top of the mountain.

Now, I see a sight that is really terrifying. I look up and what I see are huge black clouds hanging over the mountain. I know that they will turn into a monster tornado, only this tornado will be supernaturally huge, like nothing else seen before. The dream is ended as I am awakened by the alarm on the phone!

Dream 2: The Lion

I am in a big room that has a very high ceiling. I am there with other people. They seem to be younger than me. I have a lot of weapons in this dream (knives and some guns).

Then someone is saying a lion is coming to attack us and I give out weapons to all the others. As we are standing in a half circle in the back of the room we look towards the other side of the room and we can see the lion coming towards us. The Lion looks like it is 3 times bigger than a normal lion. IT IS HUGE!

Suddenly the lion comes to a veil. The veil is transparent and we had not even seen it there before. So the lion is pressing through the veil to get into the room we are in. First the head comes through and we can see how huge the lion is. Everyone is afraid of what is going to happen. We are thinking that we have to kill this lion. As the lion comes through with the rest of its body, it runs towards us, turns towards me and comes right over to me. This happens so fast that I cannot even think.

Then the Lion leans upon the side of me until I am down on the floor. Though he is on the side of me, he is so enormous that he is over the top of me. I am shocked that the Lion is not attacking me in any way, rather he is nuzzling my face and then he takes one arm and front paw and lays over and around my chest area.

Then I suddenly realized that the Lion was the Lord, Jesus Christ!

End of dream.

Hope and Light

First of all I want to say that it is not my intent to bring fear, but to bring hope and light!

Both dreams speak of how our perspective can be off. This is something that the Lord will change through revelation and understanding.

The first dream is showing us a company that is high up on the mountain of God, but not all the way up. It seems very peaceful as they sit in the green grass and rest. Then the two black tornados appear and we have to get away from there. I believe that as we enter 2015 there will be two black tornados that will appear. They will be severe to the world, but the believer who trusts in the Lord will have to arise and move with Him as He leads. The next year will be crucial in many ways.

In 2014 we have had numerous things happen in the world that have brought fear and unbelief. We have learned to watch Israel and watch what is happening to her. As Israel warred with Hamas this year, we can see that even more is building up. ISIS came like a tornado, Russia has come over the border of Ukraine. Ebola has spread throughout west of Africa and some outside. Other Jihadist groups have attacked all over Middle East and in Africa, some also in Asia. Another sign is that the price of oil has fallen down towards 65 USD per barrel. OPEC chose to keep production up as we enter 2015. Iran is in the scope together with Russia and China. Economic sanctions have been given and continues. In many ways it has been an economic war.  Yes the signs are evident that more war and economic trouble is coming.

Since the Lord showed me 2 black tornados coming, I believe there will be two very specific events that will occur, and they will be severe, but not too wide in impact on the earth. A key here will be to watch for Israel and the situation with Iran, and the continuation of building their nuclear weapons. Also, the neighboring states of Israel with Hezbollah, Hamas and ISIS (Islamic State) on the move.

Go to the Top

In the last part of the dream I was told by a person to turn and go up towards the top of the mountain.  The person was an angel of the Lord. We will see much more activity from the angels of the Lord in the next year. Also, God will direct us like Moses to come up to Him on the top of the mountain. He knows that only in Him are we able to get His perspective of current situations. He will also give us more clear understanding and revelation of what is coming. He always tells His friends the prophets.

Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.

What I saw as I turned to go up to the top of the mountain was terrifying. Imagine you look up and you see totally black clouds and that they are tremendous in size. The two black tornados that came first were insignificant and very small in comparison. The clouds I now saw were starting to come together to make a supernatural monster tornado. Only this tornado will be different from the two other smaller tornados. This one is God coming down on the mountain, like He did with Moses.

The Lord showed me that He will come down to meet with those who have been called by Him to meet with Him at the top of the mountain. Those that are called will see Him in all His majesty. Like Moses was given clear instruction, so will these be given clear instruction and it will come with wisdom and revelatory understanding. They will see His glory and they will forever be changed, never to be the same again.

The other part He showed me is that He will come down to set things straight and to put order in many areas. Much of what will happen in 2015 will be an attack on the economy of the world. God will make it clear that you cannot trust Mammon. The downfall of 2008 will be small in comparison to what will happen in 2015. Those who trust in the Lord will be standing firm as they move with Him. He will come down to judge the enemy of His kingdom. Those who encounter Him on the top of the mountain will be filled with His holy jealousy.

Exodus 34:14 For you shall not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.

The glory of the Lord will be upon them as well as within them. Like Moses' face was shining, so will these be the shining ones. Exodus 34:29 It came about when Moses was coming down from Mount Sinai (and the two tablets of the testimony were in Moses' hand as he was coming down from the mountain), that Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because of his speaking with Him. Only they will not cover it like Moses did. The fire of God will ignite them in a way that will change the spiritual atmosphere. Their purpose will be to prepare the way for the Lord, to prepare His people, His bride. The Lord will have His harvest!

Exodus 19:18-20 Now Mount Sinai was all in smoke because the Lord descended upon it in fire; and its smoke ascended like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. 19 When the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him with thunder. 20 The Lord came down on Mount Sinai, to the top of the mountain; and the Lord called Moses to the top of the mountain, and Moses went up.

Exodus 24:15-18 Then Moses went up to the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. 16 The glory of the Lord rested on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; and on the seventh day He called to Moses from the midst of the cloud. 17 And to the eyes of the sons of Israel the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop. 18 Moses entered the midst of the cloud [n]as he went up to the mountain; and Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights.

The Lion

The second dream is very interesting as it shows us more of what the Lord is about to do.
Many have cried out to Him to see Him face to face (so have I) and we long to see Him as He is. We know that He is the whole reward for our lives, there is nothing else that can bring such a fulfillment than to be with Him and become like Him. But, as many times before, when He comes it can be in a way you do not expect or recognize Him to come.

When the lion came through the veil, it was the head that came through first. This represents the authority of the Lion of Judah. That the veil was transparent, in fact, we could not even see it was there before the Lion started to press through it, makes it clear that He is about to break through the veil of our understanding. He wants us to see Him as the King of His Kingdom and to know Him as The Supreme Ruler. His authority is based upon truth and righteousness, but it all will flow out of His perfect love. 

This was revealed to me as He came right at me and it was His love that overtook me. It is His love that is the greatest weapon of all times, our weapons had no use or function against His amazing powerful love.
So these two will come forth in 2015, His Authority and His Love! They will be paired so that you will not have His true authority without love, and you will not have true love without His authority.

God is fighting for us. He will push back the enemy. His Kingdom is unshakable, and it will be more clear in the next year than ever that what can be shaken will be shaken. God has shaken His house for many years now, to cleanse and purify and now He will come down to shake what is not of Him or where He is rejected. His heart is to draw all to repentance
As 2015 will draw to an end and we tip over into 2016, huge changes will have occurred through the whole earth.

Worship Him in Spirit and in Truth

The Lord will deal with idolatry. What is not of Him will be revealed. He will reveal what are only traditions of men, or own agendas, what is of our soul instead of by the Spirit. Those who worship Him with their whole heart and in His light will be overcome by His goodness. TRUE favor and blessings will start to manifest on those who worship Him in spirit and in truth.

Psalm 97 The Lord reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad!

2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. 3 A fire goes before Him, And burns up His enemies round about. 4 His lightnings light the world; The earth sees and trembles. 5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. 6 The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory.

Stay on the path with the Lord. Choose Him and trust Him. Do not give up! The Lord is about to bring huge changes and He will look for those who are faithful to Him.

Be blessed and stay blessed.

Much love and grace.

Tage and Dana Mathisen


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Iran: Goal Remains Israel's Full Obliteration

Iran: Goal Remains Israel's Full Obliteration

Sunday, January 25, 2015 |  Israel Today Staff
A top Iranian general last week reiterated that one of the Islamic Republic’s chief military goals remains the “full obliteration” of the Jewish State of Israel, according to Iran’s state-run PRESSTV.
Iranian forces “will continue and deepen support for the Muslim combatants and fighters in the region until full removal of this very epitome of evil from the geopolitics of the region,” said the chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, Maj.-Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari (pictured), in reference to Israel.
Jafari was responding to last week’s assassination of another Iranian general, Mohammad Ali Allahdadi, who was killed when Israel targeted Hezbollah field commander Jihad Mughniyeh near the border of the Golan Heights.
Iran has long supported, facilitated and directed Hezbollah terrorism against Israel.
Jafari’s remarks also come days before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scheduled to make a controversial appearance before the US Congress in an effort to convince Washington to impose stricter sanctions on Iran.
Israel remains convinced that Iran is seeking to attain nuclear weapons, and that those weapons would be aimed at the Jewish state.
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Sunday, January 25, 2015

It's Urgent That We Stand FIRM With Israel - Steve Strang Report

Wayne Hilsden
Wayne Hilsden (King of Kings Jerusalem)

Strang Report, by Steven Strang, Founder of Charisma magazine
Every once in a while something comes along that is so important it rises above many other things that are clamoring for our attention. Two weeks from now in Colorado, a new organization will be formed uniting Christian ministries who love and support Israel.
It is called the Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries (FIRM). They are holding their Israel Summit from Feb. 4-6 at Resurrection Fellowship Church in Loveland, Colorado.
There are many organizations that support Israel, and most have different functions. Some are more focused on lobbying and working with the Jewish community and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). 
I believe that it is time for Christian ministries to join together to support Israel, even embracing those believers who come from a Jewish background who are often excluded from participation in other pro-Israel organizations.
You know that I have been a big supporter of Israel. I have donated my time and resources helping to do what I could. Now I am throwing my weight behind Wayne Hilsden, the visionary and founder of FIRM. He is the pastor of King of Kings Community Jerusalem in the heart of the Israeli capital.
A Canadian by birth, he has pastored that congregation for more than 30 years. He has written for us numerous times, and I've had the privilege of visiting his congregation and seeing the impressive work, also over time becoming friends.
So when asked me to be involved, I jumped at the chance. I am planning to attend this important summit. I understand that more than 1,200 already have registered and the number continues to grow. Additionally, between 450 and 500 high school students who will be attending Friday's sessions, along with 75 to 90 Youth With a Mission (YWAM) students.
The Israel Summit is for all ages but Wayne says, "it will especially inspire and challenge youth to stand united with the Jewish people as anti-Semitism is spreading like a cancer."
"We'll hear God's heart for the Jewish people and reveal our biblical mandate to stand with Israel at this critical moment in history," Wayne says.
The cost is only $39, which is very reasonable. I urge you to quickly make plans in the two weeks that are left to participate in what I believe will be a historic event.
Featured speakers at the conference include Hilsden, Pastor Jack Hayford, Dr. Michael Brown, Calev Myers of the Jerusalem Institute of Justice and Jewish Voice Ministries International's Jonathan Bernis. Other leaders from Israel and around the world will be in attendance as well.
Billy Graham's daughter, Anne Graham Lotz, voiced her endorsement for FIRM on her Facebook page:
"My good friend, Wayne Hillsden, founded and pastors King of Kings Church in downtown Jerusalem. I have spoken there on two occasions, and each time I've been thrilled by what God is doing in the midst of the city He uniquely loves. Wayne has begun an initiative that is seeking to bring together ministries that stand with Israel during these very difficult days. His first public launch is a conference called the Israel Summit ... ."
Please share this link about the Israel Summit by email and social media to spread the word. Be sure to share this Strang Report as well.
As Wayne says, "There is a sense of urgency, and we need to rally the troops now, especially younger people, for worldwide support of Israel."
Steve Strang is the founding editor and publisher of Charisma. Follow him on Twitter @sstrang or Facebook (stephenestrang).
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Israel Destination: Tel Aviv ✡ "In the Month of Spring"

Today you are going out, in the month of spring. And it will come to pass that the Lord will bring you into the land.

EXODUS (13:4,5)
 

הַיּוֹם אַתֶּם יֹצְאִים בְּחֹדֶשׁ הָאָבִיב וְהָיָה כִי יְבִיאֲךָ יְ-הֹוָה אֶל אֶרֶץ

שמות יג:ד,ה


ha-yom a-tem yotz-eem b'-kho-desh ha-a-veev v'-ha-ya kee y'-vee-a-kha a-do-nai el e-retz

Today's Israel Inspiration

The name Tel Aviv has a rich Hebrew meaning. "Tel" indicates an historically significant mound, with layers of civilization below it, while "Aviv" means springtime and alludes to new and fresh vitality. The modern city of Tel Aviv was formed In 1909, and its founders chose this name because it was the title of the Hebrew translation of a book by Zionist leader, Theodore Herzl. Do you love learning Hebrew? Sign up now for a free, Hebrew word-a-day email.

The Fresh Air of Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv may be best known for its skyscrapers and booming hi-tech industry, but when city life needs serenity, you can be sure you've stepped into Yarkon Park.
 

The Many Benefits of a Religious Life

Serving God is good for your health. Does this come as a surprise?
 

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Noam Chen's stunning photo of the Yarkon river, nature in the heart of the city of Tel Aviv.

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Saturday, January 24, 2015

"Get Ready, The Prophetic Realm Is Increasing" - Dr. Theresa Phillips


Word Of The Lord: "Get Ready! 
The Prophetic Realm Is Increasing!"
Dr. Theresa Phillips, Saint Charles, IL
The Elijah List

While in prayer over 2015, the Lord burst Himself into me. I could feel the presence so very strong. I began to travail over 2015, when the Lord began to speak to me. His first words were:
"NO FEAR, CHURCH. NO FEAR!"

At that moment, I began to sense more of the prophetic coming forth. Different spheres of prophecy for many different people. I waited.

The Prophetic Realm is About to Increase in 2015

"The prophetic realm is about to increase! Some prophets will be emerging with a FRESH revelation which is in tune with Scripture that has been dormant. Yes, dormant, for I have hidden some of My Word for such a time as this," says the Lord. (Photo by Jennifer Page"My Firm Foundation" via elijahshopper.com)

"Oh yes, it's going to be an extremely insightful year packed with REVELATION ahead. Pay attention to the prophets of the WORD. These prophetic utterances will adhere to the Holy Writ while they release REVELATION to My people. Many will become saved in the releasing of the Holy Writ."

Two Types of Prophets, Plus a Warning

"Two types of prophets will emerge: "One will be filled with the precious love of GOD coupled with passion for the Word of GOD. These prophets will show no fear nor discouragement when they speak. They will be kind, reverent, and they will have blazes in their eyes, for their eyes have been seared with the written Word. They will not misuse grace nor will they abuse their place. YET they will be accurate! 

The second will resemble the love of the Lord and have a revelation steeped in mysticism and legends of people of the past. They will have a quiet, subtle pride, making them exclusive...A PART from the Holy Spirit.

"By mid-2015 a FRESH wind of discernment will flow like a river and many battles will be won for those who have seen well," says the Lord, "and I shall perform the vision."

Jeremiah 1:12 Then said the LORD unto me, "Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten My word to perform it."
"Many prophetic people will begin to display outward repentance, leading many into repentance. While they openly repent, this will start a wave of evangelism this land has yet to see. It will begin in 2015."

God Will Give Many of You Rest and Joy

"In 2015, I the Lord will shut some doors of the past and open a realm of joy for the future in the NOW moment. God will give many rest. (Photo via Pixabay)

"Yes, I will wipe out your past and give you a fresh start. Do not struggle within the rest, for in it you will be getting your house in order so that you may live through the days ahead.

"Arise, My sons and daughters. Arise! Go about doing well for others and you will see that that JOY you once had will return with gusto! The JOY will return and, wow, you will be happy! VERY HAPPY! For the days of darkness will cease and springtime will emerge in the spirit of man while he rests in the BODY of GOD."
Psalm 118:15 Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: "The LORD's right hand has done mighty things!"

"During this time I will release inventions, ideas, crafts and arts, and prophecy, and music will emerge for new sound."

The Glory of God...Get Ready to Receive It!

"A new sound of GLORY is coming! I say again, a new sound of glory is coming – coming to the land of America, then abroad.

"Yes, I am pouring out this sound on America, for she has seen her woes. I have felt the Church in America feel faint and often lose heart and patience. Get ready, I am pouring out a new wave of glory to excite you once again...be ready to receive it.

"In this new glory I will release a heavenly sound. It's a new sound accompanied by the sounds of the angelic realm. They will come and minister with you, to you, and for you. They will be fire starters and make many run like the wind."

Hebrews 1:7 In speaking of the angels He says, "He makes His angels spirits, and His servants flames of fire."
"Watch, for there will be seven artists who will emerge together to make a sound. Get ready for that sound...it will be marvelous. Watch for this and enjoy what you hear and see. Yes, seven will come together. They will not all have the same background, but they will have the same heart."

ElijahList Prophetic Resources

A Word For the Women: "Esther-ella, Come Forth!"

"I have hidden a group who will come forth in 2015; they are 'Esther-ellas.' They are the WOMEN who have been in the background. Many will come forth, for they are now prepared to run the race, win the race, and take the reins of many different spheres of influence: the political arena, the judicial arena, the spiritual arena, the musical arenas, corporations, and more. I have called them to these places," says the Lord.

"They will hold themselves with a fresh wave of dignity. They will come forth polished, respectable, and humble. 

They will all have one goal: WIN THE PEOPLE BACK TO JESUS BY VISITATION with the King.

"These women have been well prepared; they have sat, learned, and waited for SUCH A TIME AS THIS. Despise them not," says the Lord. (Photo by Donna Smallenberg "For Such a Time as This" viaelijahshopper.com)

"Esther-ella, come forth out of the ashes into the realm of the King and WIN THOSE LOST. O yes, ESTHER-ELLA, come forth! It's your time!" says the Lord.

"For there are some that will have an audience with Jesus like they never had before. They will be like the ancient ones who have been taught, caught, and released by the Word. Many have been taught by godly spiritual mothers and fathers.

"Those mothers and fathers will emerge strong, and many will seek shelter in their houses, for in their houses they will find teaching. Yes, teaching stations all across the nation with wisdom and fervor of the Lord will release the younger ones and experienced ones with GRACES, POLISH, and FINESSE, and most of ALL, an anointing dispatched from the King's own presence. 

For in the teaching station many will be taught how to become kings and priests. That release will come late in 2015...a release of kings and priests, to empower a nation and nations in peril, for God is Victor and He will not hold back any longer. He wins.

"The latter end of the year will see mighty armies of the nations begin to form as if a battle is raging. I tell you, I will still this battle one more time and say to My Church, 'Arise and shine, for your time has come. I do have need of you,'" says the Lord God.

Some Scriptures to pray about:

Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.
Ephesians 5:14 This is why it is said: "Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."
Isaiah 58:8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.

Let us all pray for the Word of the Lord to be sure, clear, and concise, for surely we are the beloved of the Christ. Happy 2015!

Dr. Theresa Phillips
Chicago Prophetic Voice 

Email: info@ChicagoPropheticVoice.net
Website: ChicagoPropheticVoice.net

Dr. Theresa Phillips is senior pastor of Praise Ministries Church and dean of Praise Christian Seminary in St. Charles, Illinois. Theresa is dedicated to helping you encounter the living God and be filled with His never-ending glory. Pastor Theresa and her husband Robert have started an online publication called Chicago Prophetic Voice. This online publication is intended to help you see and hear the unseen and unheard realms of God as they are portrayed in the written Scriptures of the Holy Bible.

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Friday, January 23, 2015

Commentary: Why Won't Obama, Kerry Meet with Netanyahu?

Commentary: Why Won't Obama, Kerry Meet with Netanyahu?

AP file photo
JERUSALEM, Israel -- Not long after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted the invitation to speak to a joint session of Congress next month, the White House and State Department announced that neither President Barack Obama nor Secretary John Kerry would meet with him.
They cited the proximity of upcoming Israeli elections, saying top-level meetings might give the impression of favoring Netanyahu. The address itself was moved to March, in part to coincide with the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy meeting, which Netanyahu will also address.
This latest diplomatic tennis match has all the earmarks of past meetings between the two leaders.
Remember President Obama complaining to former French President Nicolas Sarkozy on a hot mike of having to deal with Netanyahu every day? Or the time the president left Netanyahu to fend for himself at mealtime? Or when the Israeli delegation was ushered into the White House through a back entrance?
Remember their taped conversations in the White House, with Obama sometimes looking uncomfortable as Netanyahu thanked him for his friendship with Israel?
When Obama came to Israel at the beginning of his second term, he was treated like a king. Israelis will fall over backward if you just say something nice to them. Obama exuded warmth and friendship during his visit.
It seems safe to say that from the beginning, the two leaders were destined to clash. They have differing world views, which makes interaction all the more difficult. Past displays of friendship appear to have been for public consumption.
The Obama administration also expressed support of a Palestinian unity government composed of the PLO's (Palestine Liberation Organization) Fatah faction and Hamas, the Islamist faction ruling the Gaza Strip, which the U.S., Britain and Egypt designate a terror organization. And that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to differing views, such as future borders and the status of Jerusalem.
Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, has been around Capitol Hill a long time. No doubt he's very familiar with protocol between the legislative and executive branches.
Boehner believes a nuclear-armed Iran and Islamic extremism can no longer be put on a back burner. He also sees Israel as a U.S. ally and Netanyahu as a reliable leader.
The bottom line is all the stalling is playing into Iran's ability to become a nuclear threshold state.
Netanyahu knows the stakes are too high to drop the ball. It seems Congress agrees. As such, both appear willing to play hardball with the White House if need be.