Marilyn C

Oh you have a tender heart towards God, bro. The Lord would value that. Hadn`t heard of Carrie, so I looked her up and listened. very sweet & touching. I posted this song for `Figure of Eighty,` as I thought she may prefer a man singing.

Hi 1to3, Yes, there are lots of `symbols` around but that doesn`t change God`s word. You see Daniel saw those 4 contemporary kingdoms coming up one at a time just before the Lord sets up His rulership through Israel. The first 3 lose their authority but are allowed to continue for a while. That is not possible with `Babylon etc` as they have long been judged and gone.

I was just thinking about this and realise you are seeing prophecy more as for people and what God would say to them. That was not common many years ago. The prophetic that I grew up with was a message from God for the congregation. Both are good, though I tend to think too much emphasis is now placed on the personal prophetic and can easily turn into `fortune telling,` if you know what I mean. Now, that is a good move to keep those `picture` to yourself. I suggest you ask God for the interpretation and then pray into that situation. That shows to God you are responsible but not looking for accolades. God will release your prophetic gift in His time.

Hi Charlie, God gives the overview of the 4th beast in Dan. 7 then goes on to describe the rise of their leader. In Dan. 2 there are 5 kingdoms and the `divided kingdom,` is the same as the 4th contemporary beast in Dan. 7. Dan. 2 kingdoms are an overview of the times of the Gentiles ruling the world. Dan. 7 gives the 4 contemporary kingdoms that arise just before God brings in His kingdom rule through Israel. The mix up of those 2 scriptures have led people off into the wrong direction. As we can see it is obvious that the EU is nowhere near a `terrifying beast,` whereas Islam has been shown to be exactly that and mounting.

Hi Starise, Yes, I do know of Graham Cook. I would say his book would be helpful. Not that I agree with all his eschatology. Now I mentioned the scripture as a starting point and then I led into a prayer, which we know is not a prophecy. However, if you do that over time you will get a flow so when you do receive a prophecy from the Lord your mouth is ready as having practiced as it were. Remember the gift comes through the vessel which isn`t a robot. I believe the spiritual listening will develop as you practice with God`s word and praying out loud on that topic. Now we are both musicians and we know when God gives us a flow, however, we had to practice over the years, the notes, chords, arpeggios, keys, etc and thus our hands were `tuned. ` So now, I suggest, tune your mind and mouth to God`s word and get a flow. all the best, Marilyn.

Hi Charlie, I believe God`s word tells us that the `little horn,` is the Assyrian, from Islam. He will be the leader of the most terrifying Federation this world has ever seen. When God deals with the Russian Federation and Iran etc, soon then there will be a Political Vacuum in the Middle East. This will be the time for that leader to arise, a step at a time - regional, national, and then Internationally.

Thanks Vine Abider, The devotions you post are really the only encouraging thread in the General Discussions. I do look forward to them. As you said it is so clear and explains really well how all of us are His Body. What a privilege, and I`m looking forward to seeing us all in glorious splendor praising the Lord in His heavenly home. regards, Marilyn.

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Hi figure of eighty, We can all identify somewhat with you for we have all been driving ourselves into the ground at some time. And God wont wrestle the wheel of our lives off us. It is our choice to surrender to His loving arms and place our lives in His hands. I will go and post a song I believe is especially for you at this time. It will be in the Music video section. Marilyn.

Just asking. Have you, VA or any others reading heard sermons just on the Lord Himself - His character, His Names, His Titles. Like the devotional said, Focus on Christ. Yet how many talks and discussions do we have actually on Christ?

Now I understand where you are coming from. We`ve been to some prophetic conferences too, mainly in the `90`s. And yes, Paul does say by the Holy Spirit that all may prophecy. That said the ministry of a Prophet a different in that it is the person who prophecies in a greater sphere. The Prophet is one of the 5-fold Ministries of Christ to the Body of Christ. He works alongside the Apostle who has the Father`s heart and is not a CEO of an organization, (as some think). The pictures etc are more in the line of `a word of knowledge.` Some times you can `read the mail,` as we call it, meaning you can get an understanding of the situation the person is going through. This is not always appropriate to blurt out but for your understanding so you can pray with understanding. Let me give you a sharp example. In the early`80`s I was teaching in a town and took along another teacher to a special meeting. The speaker called this other teacher out the front and said, "You are like a jagged tin can....` Well, that went down like a ton of bricks, you can imagine. The speaker should have prayed into the situation having had that insight. eg - "The Lord would say you are precious in His sight. And you feel the drawing of His Holy Spirit to know Him more.....` etc I have noticed from my grandmother`s prophecies that she kept, (they were typed in those days) that often the prophecy started with a scripture and then was expounded. perhaps you could practice saying a scripture of God`s character and then expounding it. eg. `Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised.` As we praise the Lord this morning for He is a great God, and as we lift Him high in our midst we exalt Him. Exalt Him who is high above all, exalt Him who reigns over all, exalt the one who died for us, ....Let us raise our hands and exalt the Lord who is worthy of our praise.....` Hope that gives you some thoughts to go on.

The `iron and clay` represent the two aspects of Islam - Sunni and Shiites. Oct. 7 is but a taste of this terrifying beastly group which is waiting for their leader to arise.

Yes, thank you so much for that beautiful song, that enables us to lift our hands in worship to Him.

Hi Starise, Good topic. I grew up in a fellowship that had Prophets and those who prophesied. I saw the difference over time and also saw the character of those who gave the word. Generally, I would say that the prophecies that came forth (often in torrents, and with a Scottish, or English accent) were about the Lord Himself and His work among the people. I have grandma`s books she obtained from the Welsh convention once a year and the prophecies are wonderful. Not at all like you may hear in places today, which can be more like fortune telling.

Hi Neighbor, That`s really good that your fellowship and others you know that are going through God`s word carefully. all the best, Marilyn.