IThe THRESHER may 2009
Gloria M. Vittner. editor; marigold2b@hotmail.com
"Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument, having teeth, thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and the wind shall scatter them; and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel." (Isa. 41:15,16 KJV)
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IN THIS ISSUE -
It's possible some of these topics may be omitted, and others added; this is a work in progress, last minute changes are possible - GV
"I am asking My own people to help others understand
the "DAY OF THE LORD." So many of My pastors are teaching false doctrines
to placate My people. That is very sad indeed because they simply turn
them away from Me, away from TRUTH FOR I AM TRUTH. (John 14:6)
"Again and again in My Word it tells you that you should not look forward to the DAY OF THE LORD. It will be a day of darkness and gloom. (Isaiah 60:2) It will be a day of reckoning. CAN YOU ENDURE THE DAY OF HIS COMING? (Malachi 3:2 AND Isaiah 65:15)
"The DAY OF THE LORD is a day of terror and millions will be slain. (Isaiah 66 - all) Many of you feel that you can go to Heaven for something that you do not do, rather than the things you do that are positive. HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW ME? HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SPEND IN MY PRESENCE? Stop singing songs that claim I will come smiling and blessing. I AM COMING AS THE KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS with a sharp two-edged sword in My mouth to slay millions. You try to ignore the Old Testament but My Word tells you it is there for an example for those who live in the End-times. Also in the New Testament it says that I will watch as ALL WHO REFUSED TO LET ME BE LORD OVER THEM WILL BE SLAIN AT MY COMMAND. (Luke 19:27)
"Isaiah 13:9 tells you again that first I will exterminate the sinners. (Matthew 13:39-43) This also tells you that I will have all weeds, tares, and stumbling blocks gathered and burned.
"Why do some of you cry out to go first? WAKE UP, MY PEOPLE and get TO REALLY KNOW ME, AND TO KNOW MY WORD. Many of you are under great deception just as My Word tells you. (ll Thessalonians 2:3) Remember that I am not coming to simply bless My obedient servants but to slay all who have refused to allow Me to reign over them. Does that sound like all mankind will be saved just as the false teachers are claiming?
"AGAIN I TELL YOU TO WAKE UP AND TRULY BEGIN TO KNOW ME AND UNDERSTAND MY WORD, BUT NOT JUST A FEW NICE PROMISES THAT YOU WISH TO CLING TO. (Ephesians 5:6) I BESEECH YOU TO LEARN TO ACCEPT TRUTH, ONLY THOSE WHO LOVE TRUTH WILL ONE DAY BE WITH ME! (received by Katie Jordan) "
(Jesus is not coming twice, and there is no mention of a so-called "secret" rapture in the Word. It's just not there.)
The
Curse Causeless Shall not Come (Prov.
26:2)
I WAS meditating on this verse recently, while undergoing some physical trials of my own. I asked the Lord, what have I done? I repented of everything I could think of that might not have been pleasing to God; and wondered what I did that a curse should come upon me! And then this thought came to me: What about Isaiah? What sin did he commit that he should be tortured to death? And what about the many martyrs dying and suffering in China and around the world today, BECAUSE of their Christian witness? Have you heard of "Fox's Book of Martyrs"? And have you seen these verses in the book of Hebrews? (Heb.11)
"Women received their dead raised to life again: (35) and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: (36) And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover, of bonds and imprisonment; (37) They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about, in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; (38) (Of whom the world was not worthy;) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. (39) And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: (40) God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect." (Apart from us)
So why is it that we American Christians, are considered by some to be immune from hard experiences? Sickness, loss, etc., persecution! That Satan could not possibly send something hurtful, something that causes us or our loved ones, suffering? Are we better than Paul? Are we more holy than Isaiah? Are we more superior than dedicated Chinese Christians, who are even now suffering because of their faith? That certainly God would not allow it, because we American Christians are certainly going to be saved from all tribulation, we're just better that the ones who came before us, and who are being persecuted RIGHT NOW around the world?
Wake up. Rethink your private interpretation of the Word! You just might be wrong! What is the cause? If you are a committed Christian, living for God, THAT is a cause as far as Satan is concerned!
Refreshing Breezes for the Weary - Priscilla Van Sutphin
"I heard the Lord say - Repent, so that times of refreshing may come upon you. For I do not desire that you enter a time of great persecution without the strength you need to get through it, and the power you need to do great exploits in My name. Come before Me with THANKSGIVING in your heart that you have been kept for this hour. For I tell y ou I WILL use you mightily to demonstrate the KINGDOM OF GOD. The Spirit of Might will come upon you with great power to give you COURAGE in this hour to confront the enemy, and to go through whatever comes. YOU NEED THIS POWER GREATLY, so come to Me and WORSHIP in the spirit of holiness, and I will give you what you need.
"Do not be dismayed by the faces and plans of evil, for anyone who is in ME has been transferred from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of LIGHT. You are my LIGHT SABERS!! I will shine through you to dismay the wickedness of this world. But you must BELIEVE with all your heart and die to all your flesh to receive what you need. I will help you. Just as ME. For whomever asks and believes, will receive the GRACE they need.
"I am sending refreshing south winds to RESTORE ALL THAT HAS BEEN STOLEN, and to empower you to do great exploits in My name. This is what I have called you to. This is what I have planned from the beginning of time. Have I not said, that I am not a man that I should lie, nor a son of man, that I should change My mind? Come to me and I will remove any of the unbelief left in your heart beloveds. For this is the source of many ills. Do not be afraid to come into My presence. I AM the Lover of your soul. There is no one who loves you as I DO. I told you I would NOT leave you comfortless.
"...Intimacy with Me is the only way you will avoid all the mind control and harshness that is coming. HOW CAN YOU LOVE YOUR ENEMIES IF YOU ARE CURSING THEM AND HATING THEM IN YOUR HEARTS? or if you are bitter and angry? ONLY I can give you what you need. Only I can give you the balance when it is appropriate to be angry, and yet not sin. Only I can give you what to say when witches curse you to your face. For the boldness of the wicked will increase dramatically as the antichrist is given more and more power.
"At the same time, My judgments have started, and you will hear terrible things even from reputable sources about those who call themselves by My name, but who have never been truly repentant or healed. Many will be exposed and brought into court, as they refuse to humble themselves before Me. Judgment begins with the house of the LORD. It has started. The sword is loosed against the Sauls in the land, against the Jezebelic spirits. Repent from your own control. Repent from your own intolerance. Do NOT gloat over those who are exposed for their misuse of their office. For I do not find joy in the failure of My people.
"...Yes I am bringing My judgments, but I am also empowering MY own to do great exploits. The BLOOD My Son shed is ENOUGH! It is enough to transform a homosexual. It is enough to transform a freemason!.....But if you are still intimidated, rather than empowered, how will you STAND? I will remove the roots of intimidation if you ask!...Do NOT DELAY beloveds, for the time is shorter than you think!"
A WORD from Phyllis Ford
"I am calling forth my sons and daughters from near and from afar. I am calling forth my watchmen to come forth, for this is a time of coming out and going in, says the Lord.
This is a serious time for leadership in the body, for I am accessing and dealing with my leaders. I will set up new leadership and take down old leadership for their sin and uncleanness has come before me. But as the light comes in this time, it will shine upon all things, and that which has been done in the dark will come to light. For I will have a people of integrity, says the Lord of hosts. There will be a new unity and gathering that will come out of the new wave of leadership that I am raising in this hour.
"I believe we have entered into a time where the month, the season, and the hour has come to the point of some serious change coming out of the Body of Christ like never before. This is not just a new beginning but a day of deliverance and judgment upon the enemy's camp, death to our flesh (the selfish wills of our way) and setting our priorities in order. Remember the Exodus: the power of Calvary was all possible through divine intervention...These events point to a time of deep, continuous prayer and intercession in seeking the face of our Lord during a serious time.
Persecution is a Blessing - Steve
Grable
"Three Reasons Why Persecution is a Blessing"
"No, I have not lost my mind but in the spiritual sense, we all have! I do not suffer well nor do I want my children, grandchildren, loved ones or total strangers for that matter to endure the incredibly difficult times that are coming upon America and the rest of the world.
"With regard to the Church:
We have not just fallen asleep; we have not just lost our 'First Love.' It is much worse, it is because of 'Four Sins.' The number 'four' represents, Trial, inspection and examination.
1. Slumber 2. Laziness 3. Ignorance 4. Disobedience.
The Lord speaks to the seven churches in Rev. 2 & 3. Laodicea: Of all the Seven Churches, her state is in the greatest peril. She (we) have stepped beyond that place of simple correction in to a place called apathy. Apathy defined by Websters: Lack of feeling or emotion: impassiveness. Lack of interest or concern: indifference. We have become passe, unfeeling, without emotion and full of indifference. It is a true statement, "familiarity breeds contempt!" Because we have become so familiar with the blessings of God, we now have become contemptuous in our ignorance. The Church has every version of the Bible available, every study guide, books, CDs, freedom to attend any church we wish and we can visit any God centered event and openly speak about the things of God without fear of reprisal. But that is about to change, this age is quickly coming to an end and very soon, there is coming a time of great persecution!
The Lord says of us, that we have an "attitude of ingratitude," saying we are rich and we do not need anything, when we are really wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked! So exert yourselves and turn from your sin! The Lord was saying, it is not just your slumber issue, it is not just your laziness, or even your ignorance and disobedience but they have culminated into Apathy!
1. Desperation: Drives us to: 2. Repentance: Repentance brings Times of Refreshing found in Acts 3:19- 20 Therefore repent and turn to God, so that your sins may be erased; so that times of refreshing may come from the Lord's presence. When we hear the word repentance, a shiver might run over us. We suddenly feel that we are under the surveillance of the Holy Spirit and our first impression is to run...it is a gift when we are able to receive correction.
How will we contend with the horses that are coming, if we are struggling to keep up with the walkman? How will we deal with things that are coming upon us, the truly harsh times if we are currently finding difficulty in staying close to Him and keeping the faith?
3. Unity. Eph. 4:11,12, 13 Until we all come into Unity! That is the intended end, that is the goal, that the Bride of Messiah put on her purity, the character and the Beauty of the Lord.
A New Normal is Coming! The Church is about to become "like Job'; placed on display like trophies on God's mantle. We will be those "Trophies of light" that will be used to draw men out of their darkness into the kingdom of God. We will be magnets of attention both for good and evil, for time for "is of the essence" for the fields are ripe unto Harvest!
There's a SHAKING Going on!- Robert
Ricciardelli, Visionary Advancement Strategies; he ministers at
churches and conferences worldwide, teaching practical ways to advance God's
kingdom into every sphere of society.
TO BELIEVERS who are the least bit observant, it is clear that there's a shaking going on within the world's systems, the church's systems and individual believers. The shaking we are experiencing today is a move of God, who wants to live and move and have His being through His people. He wants to change the world through us!
God is bearing down on established systems of men, whether they be government institutions or institutional churches. He is truly shaking all things so that the only place we can find security is in Him. He is making it clear that He is a jealous God, jealous for our love, our affection and our very lives. During this season, He is giving us a tremendous opportunity to go a better way, to walk in His eternal ways, and to love with His supernatural and transforming love.
Because we have continued to make the wrong things the main things, He is causing us to have to face and accept this important truth: it's all about Him. We have relied on government systems, yet Jesus paid very little attention to Caesar and made it clear that Caesar was to be given only that which was his. Certainly we are not to entrust ourselves to these systems or rely on them for sustenance that can come only from Him.
The Lord is bringing a mighty shaking to man-made religious, government and other structures in this hour. He is beckoning us to be free. He does not want anyone or anything to interfere with His personal guidance for each of His children. "One last shaking, from top to bottom, stem to stern. The phrase 'one last shaking' means a 'thorough housecleaning, getting rid of all the historical and religious junk so that the unshakable essentials stand clear and uncluttered.' (The Message, Heb. 12:26,27) "Whose voice then shook the earth; but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven./And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain."
"None of these organizations (church systems) is necessarily wrong but often they point to men or methods rather than releasing people to hear from the Father themselves. Scripture-inspired control that is described as 'protection', 'covering' or 'obedience' often enslaves those whom Christ has set free.
"When we become free from systematic controls and false 'coverings', Jesus can rule and reign within us and to guide us into all truth. But we will continue to chase experience, chills and frills as substitutes for the real thing until we decide to use our brains, common sense, and at least an ounce of discernment. A friend of mine recently made a profound comment about what we are seeing. He said, 'We have taken a quart of His Spirit and three quarts of humanity and called it a gallon of God."
"The shaking we are experiencing today is a move of God, who wants to live and move and have His being through His people. He wants to disciple and transform nations through us! He is working a divine exchange by demanding that His plans prevail over ours.
"The rumbling we hear will continue until our revelation of Him increases to the point that we begin to walk powerfully in the reality of His purposes for each of us. As we yield our will to His, He will empower us to present His supernatural kingdom to the world. His power and love will pour out of us as we allow Him to use us to bring about His purposes. Let us now choose to embrace the shaking, examine ourselves and shake more of the flesh away to reveal His Spirit."
A
Last Word (We are aware
that the following quote could be very discouraging to some, but Thresher
exists to proclaim the truth re. the possible fate of the U.S., if it continues
in its present direction)
"We have so deceived ourselves as a nation that we are living with the expectation of blessing while a curse is upon us. We still beat the dull drum of prosperity while judgment is at the door. We continue to deny God, question His sovereignty, mock His omnipotence, dismiss His counsel and reject His nature, yet still have the audacity to not only expect, but demand that He arise and save us." - Michael Boldea, Jr.
Jeremiah 2:27-28, "For they have turned their back to Me and not their face. But in the time of their trouble they will say,'arise and save us.' But where are your gods that you have made for yourselves? Let them arise, if they can and save you in the time of your trouble."
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:they shall prosper that love thee." Psa. 122:6