Prophetic Word: What is Going On?
(This word has been heavy on my heart and there’s a lot to it, but I hope that you will read it all the way through because the Lord had a lot to say!)
First off, I felt the Holy Spirit say there are two groups of people right now who need this word:
Those who don’t know (or believe in) the Lord at all and are most likely completely unaware of the spiritual things that are going on right now.
Those who know the Lord and believe, but do not have the discernment of the Holy Spirit to see or understand what is going on spiritually.
Now, before anyone in the second group immediately gets offended (that is the times we live in, after all), there are a few things He wanted me to clarify about that before we even get into the word itself.
Saying you don’t have spiritual sight/discernment to see what is going on spiritually right now is not an insult or a judgment. It is simply a reality - some have it and some do not. But, God’s desire is for all of His people to have open eyes (this is why 2020 is all about having perfect spiritual vision!). So, that’s exactly why He brings words like this - to help people see what they cannot and to hopefully move further toward spiritual discernment.
It is very possible to know God, love Jesus and even have the Holy Spirit and not have spiritual discernment. Discernment is a gift of the spirit. The Greek word for it (Diakrisis) means being able to distinguish, discern, judge or appraise a person, statement, situation or environment.
Spiritual gifts are acquired and developed by surrendering ourselves to the Holy Spirit and continually communing with Him.
The Holy Spirit gives the gift of discernment so believers are able to clearly distinguish between and recognize the works of God, Satan, the world and the flesh in a situation. Which is exactly why the Church needs this gift to warn believers in times of danger and/or to keep them from going astray with false doctrine/teaching.
“My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.” -Hosea 4:6
So, now that we have that out of the way… the most important thing for everyone to recognize and understand is that there is a spiritual battle going on right now. And what we see in the world is just a manifestation of it in the natural.
First, let me take a moment to address those who are “in the world” (meaning you don’t know God) and do not have spiritual sight because the devil has blinded you (“Satan, who is the god of this world has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe.” -2 Cor. 4:4), the best way I can describe it to you (as crazy as it sounds) is to think of movies like The Matrix or The Truman Show. (If you haven’t seen them or even watched them recently, seriously… go back and do it now.)
This will help you to understand at the very least that what you see with your eyes is NOT what’s really happening. It’s a distraction, deception and a method of control so you will stay “blind” or “asleep.” And no, before you say it… this is not conspiracy, it’s prophecy. It’s all right there in the Bible. And it’s why all of us Jesus followers look so crazy to you, running around testifying to everyone, because we want you to “see” too! But, this is why everything feels so “surreal” or “like a movie” to you. Because it’s not real. And you have been programmed/groomed through movies and TV for a very long time to feel that way (but that’s a whole other subject for another day).
It’s also why those of you who are “in the world” (and even believers who aren’t walking in the Spirit) are so “shaken” right now - because everything is being SHAKEN at once. Not even just with the coronavirus and racial tension, but also abortion, suicide, sex trafficking, abuse, even the weather and natural disasters. God is shaking everything there is to be shaken and that’s Biblical too.
“They have neither knowledge or understanding, they walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.” -Psalm 82:5
“This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘In a little while, I will once more shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land.’” -Haggai 2:6
Simply put, God’s “shaking” means He is doing just what it sounds like - disrupting and stirring up everything that is not of Him. It feels unsettling, chaotic and confusing because it is. That’s what life is like without the Lord and He is speaking right now… loudly!
Ok, now we move on to the second group and the bulk of the word - for those in the Church. The “believers” and followers of Christ.
First and foremost, it has never been more important for us to live by faith and not by sight. And this, unfortunately, will be a BIG shift for many believers because it’s not just an abstract concept or an encouraging phrase anymore. It’s a reality and an essential truth. And many have been lulled to sleep by the world and a very watered-down Gospel message.
“Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. You must warn each other every day, while it is still ‘today,’ so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God.” -Hebrews 3:12-13
“This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” -Romans 13:11
So, now that we understand that we cannot go by what we see with our natural eyes… what IS going on? (And then we’ll talk about why it’s so important to understand all of this right now.)
I am not going to reiterate everything I already talked about with the virus. You can see that in the “Layers of the Virus” word. But basically, it is a physical attack from the enemy and a spiritual attack to spread fear and panic, as well as a move in the natural to advance certain evil agendas of man. However, God has also allowed it and used it to “shake” everyone and expose what they really believe and rely on, as well as hopefully call them back into a real relationship with Him.
But now, things are accelerating and being pushed further by the enemy and his forces in the world. The main thing that is happening and the biggest deception that believers HAVE to wake up to is that what is being presented as “good” is evil and what is actually good is being called evil. Again, this is Biblical! And was foretold in Isaiah 5:20 - “What sorrow for those who say that evil is good and good is evil, that dark is light and light is dark, that bitter is sweet and sweet is better.”
This is one of the BIGGEST DECEPTIONS the enemy is using/will use in this time. So, believers have to have open eyes to see it! In fact, I talked about it in the post - “Open Eyes.” We have to remember that EVIL WILL NOT LOOK LIKE EVIL. IT WILL LOOK LIKE LIGHT!
“Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.” -2 Cor. 11:14
“Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light. But when it is unhealthy, your body is filled with darkness. Make sure that the light you think you have is not actually darkness.” -Luke 11:34-35
What is actually good will be presented as bad. Which is exactly what we’ve seen happening already with those that are walking in truth and standing in freedom. They are the ones accused of being “irresponsible, crazy, ignorant” or worse. When they are actually walking in wisdom (which comes from God, not man!) and not in bondage.
A perfect example of this is the whole mask debacle. Without getting into too much prophetic stuff, I will share that the Hebrew year we are in right now (5780) is the “year of the mouth.” It has never been more important for God’s people to be SPEAKING the truth of God’s Word and declaring it over their lives and using it to fight spiritual battles. Because, whether you like it or not and whether you’re aware of it or not, you are in a spiritual battle right now. We all are. And speaking God’s Word is one of the best weapons we have.
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” -Ephesians 6:17
Remember, the Word of God is literally what Jesus Himself used to combat the devil when He was being tempted in the wilderness (Matthew 4).
So, the enemy knows this and it is not a coincidence that the mask covers everyone’s mouth. And it is not a coincidence that the virus is being used as a “reason” to keep churches closed or more recently to stop believers from worshiping the Lord.
Again, if you do not have spiritual discernment and are only looking at things in the natural, you will fall for the deception because it is being presented as the “responsible” and “right” thing to do. So, people are agreeing with it and believing what they are told because they are genuinely well-meaning at heart and what to do what they think is right.
But, this is why it’s SO important to know what is actually happening. Because all of this is grooming for what is coming next. You have to remember that evil will NOT be blatantly be presented as evil. It will be presented as “good.” So, if you’re thinking that you won’t be deceived by evil in the last days because you’ll be able to obviously recognize it, then you’ve already been deceived. (I cannot repeat Hosea 4:6 enough!)
When the “next level” happens and things like the microchip are introduced, it will be sold to you as the “good” or “right” thing to do. Because it will help lost children and dementia patients be identified, it will prevent identity theft, or even what they’ve already started - it will hold immunization records so you will know easily whose been vaccinated and who hasn’t.
(I do not feel led at this time to speak in detail about any of these things but they are real, they are important and they are coming.)
This right now is a “precursor,” a “rehearsal” if you will. To groom everyone and see how easily they can get everyone to agree and fall in line. And unfortunately, a great majority of the masses are going right along with it. And the ones who aren’t are the ones being labeled as the “bad” ones.
Again, this is not conspiracy. This is prophecy. The Bible tells us this will happen.
Now, the reason why I can confidently say all of this about not wearing a mask (outside of all the evidence in the natural, contrary to what the media wants you to think) is because of what GOD told me. I am not saying any of this based on anything in the natural or even my own opinion. I am speaking from my personal experience with the Lord.
I am not saying the virus isn’t real. It is and it was purposefully produced and released in the natural & the spiritual (and allowed by God) for a reason. (Although, it is being extremely over-exaggerated by the media.) But, the truth that God is bringing His people to is that regardless, they are truly safe and protected (like Psalm 91 says!) when they are under His covenant. So, they can truly (not figuratively) be free from fear and worry.
It shouldn’t be such a foreign concept. The Word says it, so we should accept it as true as believers. But, unfortunately, things have become so watered-down and we have drifted so far from the original Gospel message that it almost seems foreign for us to believe His Word at face value.
But, I am a prime example of this in action. From the very beginning of this whole virus situation, I have known that I was not in danger at all and had NO fear. Zero. And this is NOT bragging on me, it’s bragging on Jesus. And how He has delivered me. As someone who used to be completely wracked with debilitating anxiety and worry, something like this would’ve completely overwhelmed me in the past. But, when I say that I have had no concern about it whatsoever, it is nothing but a miracle. It is completely supernatural because on my own, it wouldn’t be possible.
Sadly though, a large majority of believers do not live this way. They’ve been taught a watered-down version of the Gospel. So, they honestly think just believing God can’t be “enough.” It has to be God PLUS something else - quarantine, masks, gloves, sanitizer, medicine. It can’t just be God’s promise.
Except that if we go back to the first Passover when God’s people put the blood of the lamb over their doorposts and believed that it was enough to keep the Angel of Death (whom God sent, by the way), it was enough. And now we have the blood of Jesus (the lamb who died once and all for us) over us as our protection.
But, as I’ve said before, we have to truly be in covenant with Him to experience His promises. Which is not just a one-and-done prayer situation. It involves surrender, consecration and the “laying down” of your life. Worshiping not just in word, but in TRUTH.
“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” -John 4:24
This is not to scare believers (except with a healthy fear of the Lord) because it’s actually amazingly freeing news. But, it is to WAKE them up. Before God’s final judgments come.
“Put your trust in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light.” -John 12:36
Just because you say you follow Jesus and are a Christian, doesn’t mean you are really in covenant with Him. It’s not a popular subject and people can and will be easily offended. But, it is a very necessary topic that needs to be addressed. Especially in this hour. (Go back up and read Hebrews 3:12-13 and Romans 13:11 again and let them really sink in.)
Again, this is not a judgment (I wasn’t really in covenant with Him either for 13 years!). It’s a spiritual reality that we have to be aware of and the most important thing we can do is continually stay in a state of humility and repentance so we don’t drift away from Him and harden our hearts.
“Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to the garage makes you a car.”
“Don’t let your lips and your lives preach two different messages.”
“What a heartbreak it would be to live an “almost” Christian life, then “almost” get into heaven.”
“These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.” -Matthew 15:8
These words aren’t to scare you. But, they are to wake you up and move you into action! God WANTS you under the wings of His protection so you ARE safe! It is the safest place for you to be right now!
“For He will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday. Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you. Just open your eyes and see how the wicked are punished.” -Psalm 91
It’s why the Lord has been calling His people back into covenant with Him… back into the “ark” of His presence. Because just like the ark kept Noah and his family safe and protected, the “ark” (being in God’s presence) is what will keep you safe as the world continues to be in turmoil as the last days continue to unfold.
The other agenda (both spiritually and physically) that is taking place right now is to create DIVISION and destroy UNITY.
Not only with the racial tension that is being purposefully pushed right now (Again, not to say it’s not real; but it’s being pushed in a way that has an evil agenda behind it. It is a real issue and I already spoke about it in the post - “Take the Risk.”), but also with the virus.
People are being groomed to believe that they are “safer” when they are apart. It is subtly programming them to only look out for themselves and their immediate family and view others as a “threat” through phrases and hashtags like “stay safe, stay home” and “together apart.” It creates division and an underlying feeling that the only way to stay “safe” is to hide away from everyone and everything.
Which, in addition to creating a sense of fear and panic in the natural, is to cause division in the spiritual. To break up the power that there is in believers getting together.
“For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” -Matthew 18:20
“They will lay hands on the sick and they will recover.” -Mark 16:18b
The enemy knows there is power in the laying of hands, which is why he doesn’t anyone touching each other. In Acts 2, after the apostles received the Holy Spirit, the Church grows rapidly as they behave in a very specific way:
“they were all together in one place” (vs. 1)
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (vs. 42)
“All the believers were together and had everything in common.” (vs. 44)
“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.” (vs. 46)
It is very important to remember that this is when they were 1) doing many signs and wonders and adding to their numbers AND 2) while they were being persecuted and told NOT to meet by the Pharisees and Sadducees.
The Church was growing and the apostles were walking in the full authority and power of Christ at the same time as they were being severely persecuted and told not to meet together. But, they did anyway because they were obeying God and not man.
“Peter and the apostles replied, ‘We must obey God rather than any human authority.’” -Acts 5:29
Although this is the type of spiritual revival that we are coming into, it is again, very contrary to what the majority of American churches have focused on. Which is why many (if not most) Christians are sorely unprepared for these times.
Unfortunately, many in the Church have been under the impression that they would just live out their lives doing whatever they want and then when they die, go to be with Jesus, easy-peasy. But, the Bible paints a much different picture - times of persecution, testing and trials for CHRISTIANS. Not to mention, a period of testing upon the Church that comes from God.
Even many so-called “prophets” haven’t touched these topics or have twisted the words to be more appealing to the masses because they don’t want to hear it.
“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but having itching ears, they shall heap to themselves teachers in accordance with their own lusts.” -2 Tim 4:3
It is the same thing that happened with the people in the prophet Isaiah’s time.
“They tell the seers, ‘Stop seeing visions!’ They tell the prophets, ‘Don’t tell us what is right. Tell us nice things. Tell us lies.’” -Isaiah 30:10
That might sound ridiculous to you or like something people would never say. Except, that is what they say (either outright or in their hearts) when they choose to ignore or deny the truth.
But, it is our responsibility to speak truth not only to the world, but even more so to our brothers and sisters in Christ.
“Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.” -Ephesians 4:25
“But this is what you must do: Tell the truth to each other. Render verdicts in your courts that are just and that lead to peace. Don’t scheme against each other. Stop your love of telling lies that you swear are the truth. I hate all these things, says the Lord.” -Zechariah 8:16-17
It is critical for believers to be aware of what time we are in right now. It is critical for non-believers too, who need to “wake up” and have the veil removed. But, it is especially important for the Church because we have access to the Holy Spirit, so we are the ones that should be walking in discernment and speaking truth to the rest of the world!
Things are only going to increase in intensity from this point forward. There is no “going back to normal.” So, this time will do exactly what it’s supposed to do - SHAKE people and REVEAL where their hearts truly lie.
It will reveal whether believers want to seek God, follow Him, lay down their own will and desires, and seek refuge and protection in Him. Or if they’re going to look to man, the world and even the enemy for their “wisdom” and direction.
“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers.” -Psalm 1:1
God, in all of His mercy and love, is giving everyone a chance to wake up now and come into agreement with Him. We, as the Body of Christ, should be standing out from everyone else. We should be the ones walking in boldness, freedom and power. Not blending in with the rest of the world in fear, panic and timidity.
We’re not in Kansas anymore. It’s time to decide who you serve and go all in.