I am curious to know from some of you what God has been showing you of things to come. How has He spoken to you. I've been wanting to ask this question for sometime. God Bless you all. Brian
Brother what do you mean of things to come?
Blaine
Things to come in this generation. Surely God just isn't speaking to the likes of men such as David Wilkerson or carter conlon, etc...
"to the likes of"
Before I proceed in this thread, how are you meaning the above wording?
Whenever I have seen those words put together in a sentence or hearing it verbally it's said in a derogatory manner.
If that is not how you meant it, please edit it for clarity.
Thanks
Brother, yes, God is speaking to other people. Unschooled, ordinary men and and women are hearing from God. They are having incredible dreams and visions about things that will happen in this generation. But nobody will listen to them. For the simple fact they are not a David Wilkerson or Carter Conlin. But then the Jews did not listen to the prophets or Jesus himself.
Sorry brother. Don't mean to be negative. But the biggies are respected. The unknowns. Well in this forum they stay unknown.
Blaine
Approved it isn't a deragatory way at all. Those were just familiar names everyone here would know. And to be honest this is why I hardly post anything. People read into things all the time.
For the simple fact they are not a David Wilkerson or Carter Conlin.
Carter Conlon was a nobody and probably still considers himself to be such as Brother David Wilkerson saw himself as well.
I know of people that have had dreams and to here them speak of them is crazy talk, none of it makes any sense, they are all over the board with it and they are nobodies, but that doesn't give the right to be right because they are nobodies. Whether your a 'biggie' or a 'smallie' it doesn't matter, it's whom God is letting you speak to in your community.
We have this idea that we have be famous to be heard. If we can minister to the few that God has given us around us, that is sufficient. "Strengthen that which remains". Carter Conlon is the senior pastor of Times Square Church. He went from being an ordinary person who had a morbid fear of public speaking and look where God brought that man from and now he can speak to thousands without having to crawl under a table somewhere and hide. His responsibilities are great. It's not just preaching in the pulpit and screaming out the truth, but it's dealing with ups and downs of people and problems and solutions.
Most of the great men of God were absolute nothings. And just because they were famous doesn't mean that they were always heard. The worse place to be is in the line of fire and these men were the ones who got it first before anyone else would.
Remember Daniel in the bible? He was educated, he was a Statesman, an Adviser to the King, and look at the dreams that that man received and also look at the persecution that came his way even to the point of death.
Jesus was not unschooled, he was not a lazy kid who jigged school. He would have gone to school like all other kids to learn about the law and the prophets.
Matthew was a Tax Collector, to do what he did he had to be educated.
Luke was a Physician.
Paul was educated to the hilt.
I'll respond later regarding the theme of this thread.
Only if some is picking a fight. I am not.And to be honest this is why I hardly post anything. People read into things all the time.
In relationships, you have to clarify things that are said. We don't stop talking just because someone is asking to understand clearly what is being said. The reason why I asked is because we've have had posters really put down David Wilkerson in these forums in the past.
Now that I know your thoughts, we can proceed. So don't be discouraged if questions like this arise. If I heard you say it face to face I would know immediately what you meant. If I knew you I would have no doubts. But since I don't know you and you don't know me, these types of questions have to be asked, it's just the way things are.
I write this post with reverence because I fear using the wrong words as this is the first I'm speaking about this. I can only speak of what the Lord is doing in my life regarding this time in Biblical history.
I was always a very chatty, outgoing person. When I was saved from the "American Cultural Christianity" (after two decades of it), I found SermonIndex and posted here frequently, enjoying the fellowship. I was this way with my church family, too. While I still enjoy the fellowship, it's changed. I've changed.
As I got more into prayer and scripture, I felt I needed to pull back and focus on the Father instead of casually chatting so much. (This is what I felt the Father would have ME do. I'm not insinuating everyone "should.") In the past, I struggled so much with prayer and now that's my calling. I observe the world through the lens of scripture, pray and listen.
In this light, I can say that I see much Bible prophecy unfolding. The draw to prayer has become so strong in this regard for me. I spend more time praying and weeping over the world. It's so strong in me.
I don't "hear" God speak to me audibly. I haven't been given special knowledge or revelation of future events, although I've had personal insights due to my studies and have come to see some of them in the works with increased frequency.
What I can attest to is an ever-increasing sense of urgency and timeliness. I cannot shake this and my only relief comes from time in prayer - only to have it return again and again. I used to pay much attention to the earthly signs and go strictly by those. But just recognizing the signs alone caused me to become stagnant, as if I'd already packed my bags and was waiting for Jesus to return. I've since learned that they are only the signposts to watch for. Our focus must be on the Lord and what He would have us do now while He tarries.
I believe Christ's return is sooner than most realize. I'm wholly convinced of it. While it's wise to recognize that, that knowledge is our hope, comfort and encouragement. It's not our resting place. It's our strength to persevere and continue diligently, relentlessly, with the work He has given each of us right now.
"I am curious to know from some of you what God has been showing you of things to come. How has He spoken to you. I've been wanting to ask this question for sometime. God Bless you all." Brian: gators52
Yes Brian, I have had revelation on some things to come, and each judgment I have been shown comes with a glory to His Church. Below, are a couple of significant Words He has shown me.
http://pjmiller.wordpress.com/2009/08/09/justice-and-glory/
http://pjmiller.wordpress.com/2009/01/03/guest-author-the-end-of-the-american-dream/
I'm coming around to suspecting that we are headed toward a global currency soon. The charter for the Federal Reserve comes up for renewal in 2013 (it was founded in 1913 and given a 100 year charter). It looks to me like they and other central banks in Europe are working together to collapse western economies and proclaim that the only solution is a global currency to solve the mess.
hi, one day ,very soon, the man in the mirror will die and face his eternal judge...naked and alone ...i do not believe my Judge will ask me if i had my end time event theology correct... but did i weep over the condition of my dear friends and relatives that were lost and facing an eternity in torment without hope and with out God? did i love those that God brought my way with the love of Jesus or was i too involved in being mister righteous to even speek to them?did i invest time and money in souls?what was my attitude toward my own popularity and the my stumbled brother who had fallen into error or sin? a thought from jimp "take no thought of tomorrow"
Approved said,
"In relationships, you have to clarify things that are said. We don't stop talking just because someone is asking to understand clearly what is being said."
I don't post often either, but I do like to read the forums and notice the various misunderstandings. However, your straight forward manner caught my attention and your words are a fresh breath of air, worthy of emulating.
Vanessa
Brother Gator,
What I see in the coming generation, i.e. my generation is a group of individuals that are passionate about what they do, good or evil. Many of us are zealous for evil and the things of this world however I see a small group of very passionate people for the better. This group of people will be the ignition as the Holy Spirit sets their hearts on fire more and more.
Do I see a huge revival coming? Possibly but I don't know for sure how visual or visible this revival will be. The only thing I know and hold onto is that as evil increases in this world the Lord matches it with Good. God will not abandon His people and He will protect the remnant as he has always done. Forget individual men and their accomplishments, you can even go to the point of forgeting your own. Our focus should always be going deeper in Christ Jesus and His grace. This will be the Focus of the Remnant, and the Holy Spirit will be the teacher.
I agree with Brother Mgulder. I an sensing in my spirit that this planet is rushing to an event. Perhaps that event will be the return of Jesus in our lifetimes. We may not understand or agree on the particulars. But any who walk with Jesus, regardless of their endtime leanings, sense in their spirits that an event will soon take place.
Would that God make us as the sons and daughters of Issachar to rightly discern these times we are living in. Would that God would give us wisdom in these evil days to understand his kingdom will and purposes.
The cry of Revelations 2 and 3 is he that has an ear let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. That cry is still relevant to us. May we close the door to outside distractions and get before the Lamb. May we inquire of him as to what he is saying in these end times and listen to his counsel. May we hear his commands to be advancing his kingdom purposes.
God is speaking to a kingdom generation. The question we best ask of ourselves....are we listening?
Blaine Scogin
oh my dear brother,
how my heart and spirit rejoiced when i read your witness and testimony to the ministry of secret prayer!
such a ministry is a high calling, its a "buried pearl", and you encouraged me in Jesus, and i want to encourage you as well. God the Holy Spirit always calls deep to deep, i sure like what you wrote, and to the OP(oster)...dont be discouraged, our brother Keith sent the arrow flying True.
much love in Jesus, neil
Matthew wrote:
"my generation is a group of individuals that are passionate about what they do, good or evil. Many of us are zealous for evil and the things of this world however I see a small group of very passionate people for the better."
This is so true.
All one has to do is read the news and you will see evil run amok, unchecked, or so it seems.
Revival? I often wonder about it, but I do see glimpses of it on personal levels, not making a whole lot of noise.
Then one reads of storms that devastate communities and for some reason one will find gems within these accounts: people who felt, experienced its wrath give glory to God for his protection and care. Now, how does one explain that?
Things are going to get worse. Hows that for a prophecy?
I'll even state it confidently with a "thus sayeth the Lord!"
Here it is:
Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. For among them are those who creep into households and capture weak women, burdened with sins and led astray by various passions, always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth. Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men corrupted in mind and disqualified regarding the faith. But they will not get very far, for their folly will be plain to all, as was that of those two men.
.....Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whoma you learned it 15and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of Godb may be competent, equipped for every good work.
So while we all sit around and prophecy and try to impress each other with our super keen sense of spirituality... why dont we just look to the scriptures and see what IT TELLS US.
Of course things are going to worse... DUH! Anyone who "prophecies" that things will get worse isnt prophecying at all. It's not anything prophetic to state the painfully obvious.
...for the BIBLE tells me so.
Krispy
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I really appreciate all who have shared.
Kritical Krispy, Brother no offense but I never asked for a prophetic announcement. I simply asked what other believers were experiencing in their own walk with the Lord. My sheep HEAR My voice.... That's a relational statement friend. Stop being so uptight and critical. Please...
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