The Latter Times
Sept 1st, 2007
Scribe: Priscilla Van Sutphin
1 Tim 4:1-5 NKJV The Great Apostasy
Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, 3 forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; 5 for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
I heard the voice of the Lord say…
“ There are many still under the illusion that these are NOT the latter days yet. There are many still sleeping, and in great apathy and complacency about these times. I have told you of many difficult and perilous things to come. It is in My Word, and My Word changes not. I have told you to come away with ME to be in My presence more and more, that you see these days approaching. But many are too busy to come, and when the instigation comes, will be in shock at what is happening before their eyes.
Many in Hitler’s days were also in shock at how a nation could suddenly be brought so low. Many in these times, are just complacent and indifferent, as if it won’t really happen. Many have the ability to prepare and help others, yet are only focused on themselves, and not really preparing adequately. The youth and young adults in America are all caught up in entertainment and just eeking out a living, which is hard in this time. THEY DO NOT KNOW what is coming. They are living LIFE AS USUAL. They will be thrown into shock and suddenlies without any warnings because of the brainwashing they have been under with humanism, vain philosophies of men, whoredoms, and entertainment. You can see the lawlessness arising can you not ?
WHO of YOU will go for US and tell them what is really going on ? Who of you has actually DONE SOMETHING TO WAKE UP this nation ? A FATHER PROTECTS HIS FAMILY. A MOTHER protects her young. It is not evil to have a heart motivated to protect others. You pray and that is well, but where are those who will STAND UP AGAINST THE EVILDOERS LIKE JOHN THE BAPTIST AND PROCLAIM the TRUTH, and convict others of their sins ? Do you think that your lukewarm gospel will change anything ? Do you not see the compromise in your churches and in your hearts ? Do you not see the growth of UNBELIEF even in your leadership ? WAKE UP, WAKE UP, WAKE UP, OH DAUGHTER OF ZION, for you are close to awakening, but still asleep.
When I pour out the Spirit of ELIJAH, many will persecute those whom I’ve chosen to awaken the church and convict it of it’s whoredoms. WILL you be among those who confront and help pray and cleanse the church ? Or will you be among those who align themselves with the accuser and tell them to shut up ? You see I WANT SOME RABBLE ROUSERS ! I WANT those who are NOT AFRAID of the status quo seekers. I want those who will RISE up with the Spirit of John the Baptist and convict the cold hearted adulterers! But what will you do when I loose it ? What side will you take ? Will you be on the side of holiness, or the side of apostate churches who care not for the Son of GOD, and are full of unbelief, doubt and skepticism ?
DECIDE THIS DAY WHOM YOU WILL SERVE, for there is no compromise in MY KINGDOM. THERE IS NO WAY TO ESCAPE the persecution to come. YOU CANNOT PLACATE EVIL. You cannot make peace with liars and deceivers, the greedy and evildoers. Many yes will turn from their wickedness, but many will not ! Many will turn for a time, but be reticent to endure the hard times and betray many innocent lives.
Have you prepared your heart in MY PRESENCE to be able to endure what is ahead ?
ARE YOU READY ? ARE YOU READY beloveds ? Can you love your enemies yet ?
Or are you still walking in your flesh, undiscerning and uncaring towards others ?
Will YOU CARE ENOUGH TO SHARE WITH THE LOST. OR WILL YOU ALLOW THEM TO FALL INTO HELL WITHOUT ANY WARNING ? I WANT YOU TO COME OUT OF YOUR COMFORTABLE PEWS, AND SEATS FROM WITHIN THE CHURCH AND WARN THE LOST, AND DEMONSTRATE TO THEM MY LOVE. You cannot serve two masters, or you will love the one and hate the other.
For many of you, your comfort is your GOD. You like being comfortable.
You say “ I’m not comfortable doing that !” or I just don’t think that I should be the one to say that to them.
You don’t want anyone to make waves, to prick your conscience, or to speak of the hard things, yet the world is dying and in need of MY TRUTH. I tell you now, that if you will NOT GO, you will be taken to other places where you will HAVE to speak, or suffer great loss. What will you do when they come to you and ask you WHY YOU DIDN’T tell them ?
Isa 2:2 NKJV Now it shall come to pass in the latter days That the mountain of the LORD's house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all nations shall flow to it.
You must tell them to FALL ON THE ROCK, or the Rock will fall on them !
Yes I AM LOVE, but I am also JUSTICE. I AM FAITHFUL AND TRUE, and if you are too afraid, you, like in Gideon’s time will be disqualified from My army. If YOU LOVE OTHERS AS I HAVE LOVED YOU, YOU WILL WARN THEM and tell them what is to happen. Show them MY WORD. SPEAK MY WORD. DEMONSTRATE MY LOVE.
Caring is also PROTECTING OTHERS, and not just yourself. If you truly spend time with ME, you will be motivated towards MY HEART. AND MY HEART ACHES FOR THE SOULS WHO ARE YET NOT IN MY KINGDOM, FOR THE SOULS YET NOT FREE FROM THEIR BONDAGES. When you reach out to others, you are reaching out to ME. For I said, that if you give a cup of water to the least of you, it’s as if you gave it to ME. WAKE UP OH CHURCH ! WAKE UP FROM THE SPIRIT OF SLUMBER AND STUPOR that has come upon you !”
Rev 1:17-18 NKJV And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, "Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. 18 I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.
Rev 2:8-11 NKJV
"And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, 'These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life: 9 "I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
11 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death."'
Rev 2:13-17 NKJV
13 "I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells. 14 But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. 15 Thus you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. 16 Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.
17 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it."'
Rev 2:18-29 The Corrupt Church
18 "And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, 'These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: 19 "I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first. 20 Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols. 21 And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent. 22 Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of their deeds. 23 I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works.
24 "Now to you I say, and to the rest in Thyatira, as many as do not have this doctrine, who have not known the depths of Satan, as they say, I will put on you no other burden. 25 But hold fast what you have till I come. 26 And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations —
27'He shall rule them with a rod of iron; They shall be dashed to pieces like the potter's vessels' — as I also have received from My Father; 28 and I will give him the morning star.
29 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."' NKJV
Revelation 3 NKJV The Dead Church
"And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, 'These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: "I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. 3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you. 4 You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. 5 He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.
6 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."'
7 The Faithful Church
"And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, 'These things says He who is holy, He who is true, "He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens": 8 "I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. 9 Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie — indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. 10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. 11 Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. 12 He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name.
13 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."'
The Lukewarm Church
"And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, 'These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. 17 Because you say,'I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing' — and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked — 18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. 21 To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
22 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."'" NKJV
Dan 8:18-23 NKJV And he said, "Look, I am making known to you what shall happen in the latter time of the indignation; for at the appointed time the end shall be. 20 The ram which you saw, having the two horns — they are the kings of Media and Persia. 21 And the male goat is the kingdom of Greece. The large horn that is between its eyes is the first king. 22 As for the broken horn and the four that stood up in its place, four kingdoms shall arise out of that nation, but not with its power.
23 "And in the latter time of their kingdom, When the transgressors have reached their fullness, A king shall arise, Having fierce features, Who understands sinister schemes. 24 His power shall be mighty, but not by his own power; He shall destroy fearfully, And shall prosper and thrive; He shall destroy the mighty, and also the holy people.
25 "Through his cunning He shall cause deceit to prosper under his rule; And he shall exalt himself in his heart. He shall destroy many in their prosperity. He shall even rise against the Prince of princes; But he shall be broken without human means.
26 "And the vision of the evenings and mornings Which was told is true; Therefore seal up the vision, For it refers to many days in the future." 27 And I, Daniel, fainted and was sick for days; afterward I arose and went about the king's business. I was astonished by the vision, but no one understood it.
Gen 13:13 NKJV But the men of Sodom were exceedingly wicked and sinful against the LORD.
Hos 3:5 NKJV Afterward the children of Israel shall return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They shall fear the LORD and His goodness in the latter days.
Jer 23:19-20 NKJV Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD has gone forth in fury — A violent whirlwind! It will fall violently on the head of the wicked. 20 The anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has executed and performed the thoughts of His heart. In the latter days you will understand it perfectly.
Jer 30:23-24 NKJV Behold, the whirlwind of the LORD Goes forth with fury, A continuing whirlwind; It will fall violently on the head of the wicked. 24 The fierce anger of the LORD will not return until He has done it, And until He has performed the intents of His heart. In the latter days you will consider it.
