“FORTY AND FIVE IS HAPPENING NOW.”  [Spoken Words: November 21, 2008)

I can’t fully explain it but sense this number may relate to the 2 Witnesses of Revelation Chapter 11 and their 42 month prophetic ministry (30 days in the Hebraic Calendar =1 month therefore 42 months = 1,260 days.) But 45 has 3 extra months (90 days) which may suggest that these two prophets are presently in their final preparatory stage.  If this is the case, then we are entering either the final 3 ½ years of tribulation or entering the first 3 ½ years.  (Most likely the final 3 ½ years.) According to scriptures this is also the time when the great city Jerusalem will be surrounded by invading Gentile control for the last 3 ½ years of the prophetic seven year tribulation period.  May we earnestly pray that these two Witnesses will fulfill their role in accordance with GOD’s great Master Plan!!   SilverRose

“And there was given to me a reed like unto a rod and the angel stood saying, Rise and measure the temple of God, and the altar and them that worship therein. But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not: for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months. And I will give power unto my two witnesses , and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days clothed in sackcloth. These are the two olive trees and the two candlestick standing before the God of the earth. And if any man will hurt them, fire proceededth out of their mouth and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed. These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues as often as they will. And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit, shall make war against them, and shall overcome them and kill them. And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and a half and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves. And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another because the two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth. And after three days and a half the spirit of life from God entered into them and they stood upon their feet: and great fear fell upon them which saw them.  And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither and they ascended up to heaven in a cloud and their enemies beheld them. And the same hour was there a great earthquake and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.  The second woe is past, and behold the third woe cometh quickly.” (Revelation Chapter 11)

Immediately after waking up this morning I saw in a vision above my bed an umbrella.  I’ve seen umbrellas in dreams before but like some words in the English vocabulary which have the same sound but have different meanings so it is that the same symbol can also have different meanings. And sometimes it is the simplest symbol that carries the most profound meaning!

Consider that an umbrella is a piece of fabric stretched on a portable and collapsable frame that is utilized for protection from the rain and from the sun. And because I am right handed, it follows that an umbrella is held with my right hand. Metaphorically speaking, the umbrella represents the covering of the Son who keeps us sheltered under His protective shade when the tempestuous elements of life arise to test and try us.  Significantly the right hand is also associated with the Son who, following  the Crucifixion, ascended to the FATHER’s right hand side.

While studying scriptures this evening, I came upon the following Psalm which beautifully conveys GOD’s protective power and describes the vision seen this morning point for point:   

“I will lift up mine eyes [saw umbrella above my bed] unto the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved he that keepeth thee will not slumber.  Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is thy keeper the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand [His protective shade is at my right side: I hold an umbrella with my right hand.] The sun shall not smite thee by day nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth and even forever.” (Ps. 121:1-8)

We, as people of the Faith, are so infinitely blessed to have such an unfathomable loving Lord who unceasingly watches over us.  Even under extreme conditions, HE will suddenly come forth with small but encouraging signs, words and wonders to uplift us. It is always difficult to know which vision and dream to post but I felt moved to share this vision to encourage others who may be parched by the climatic aridity of the desert sun and/or who have become sluggishly soaked by torrential rains. Always be certain that you are never alone but that you are always covered by the Mighty Holy One who created heaven and earth and an entourage of HIS ministering and guarding angels morning, noon and night!   :o)

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God: in him will I TRUST.” (Ps.91:1-2)

Recommended Reading: Psalm 91

With Love in Christ, SilverRose

This morning I prayerfully asked the Lord what He wanted shared with the Church today.  I am not certain if it was before or after the question was posed that I saw in a vision someone dressed in blue denim jeans wearing white and blue running shoes. The emphasis was on the Jeans and on the Running Shoes.

To better understand the vision consider that Jeans were originally created as durable work trousers for the Genoese Navy back in the 1600’s. Because of their resistance to wear and tear, they were also worn by factory workers during WWII before coming into vogue as fashionable casual trousers in the 1950’s. Also consider that athletic shoes are usually composed of an extra layer of shock absorbing material in between the outsole and the insole. Running Shoes are specifically composed of this material in the heels where the runner typically puts on the most pressure while running. Anatomically, the ‘Achilles’ tendon’ is an alternative term given to describe the formal name of tendo calcaneus for the thick tendon which links the calf muscles to the heel bone (the calcaneum from the Latin for heel). Though very far from weak, the tendon can sometimes be vulnerable to rupture during vigorous sporting activity.

Altogether the vision demonstrated someone who is equipped to run the good race and fight the good fight. Within the context of this one vision, white symbolizes purification/purity and blue symbolizes the heavenly Holy Spirit. Legs and feet often symbolize our walk with GOD. That the legs were covered in sturdy blue denim conveys that although overcoming in the earth plane is often laborious, faithful runners can rest assured that they will be equipped with the Holy Spirit when they are under the terms of Jesus Christ’s New Covenant. Still, as runners we can expect to encounter obstacles, duress, oppression and persecution; yet despite our vulnerable Achilles heels we are [insomuch as we stay on course] empowered to crush the serpent beneath our feet and withstand devastating shockwaves with GOD’s supernatural shock-absorbing Spirit.

“And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you Amen.” (Rom. 16:20)

In brief, the vision encourages us to keep running the good race despite all the: obstacles, pot holes, rough terrain, temporary setbacks, harsh climates, and uphill climbs we encounter along the way. And though it is well to temporarily stop for refreshment, rest and take stock of ourselves, we are called to keep going: to never give up but to keep running. This is the marathon of our lives and for our lives!

“Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. For I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word. Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me thy judgments.” (Ps. 119:105-108)

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength: they shall mount up with wings as eagles: they shall run and not be weary: and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Is. 40:31)

Love and blessings to all in Christ, SilverRose

A couple of months ago I heard the Lord calling members of his Church by their [real name] followed by :  “You Will Lose Your Life.”

These words are reminiscent of Chapter 10 in the Book of Matthew wherein our Lord Jesus revealed to His Twelve Apostles [among other things] their mission, warned them of persecutions and instructed them on the subject of the carnal and spirit life:   

“Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I come to set a man at variance against his father and the daughter against her mother and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household. He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.” (Mat. 10:34-39)

The Lord’s Sword is often scripturally compared to the Word of Truth and that when it is revealed it will cause many to come at variance against each other. In these verses we learn that there are no compromises when we follow Christ in spirit and in truth.  We either live a carnal life at the expense of losing our spiritual life or live a spiritual life at the expense of losing our carnal life. Apostle Paul expanded on Jesus’ teachings in this regard when he disclosed that it is only by crucifying the flesh [everything carnal and negative that repels the spirit] and partake of the life-giving fruits of the Spirit that we are exempt from the law and positioned to inherit the Kingdom of GOD:

“This I say then, walk in the Spirit and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest which are: adultery, fornication, uncleaness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envying, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of GOD.  But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections  and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us walk in the Spirit.” (Gal. 5:16-25)

And so it continues even to this day that those who are called in service to spread the Word of Truth, as did the Twelve Apostles, will continue to suffer persecutions and witness variances and discord until the new Kingdom is established.  It’s tragic but true that many will be unable to let go of the carnal things of  life in preparation for the new millennial reign.  But take heart, trust in GOD and persevere! Matthew Chapter 10 also reveals that those called in service this way will be rewarded by the Lord Himself!

 “He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. He that receveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward: and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward. And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you he shall in no wise lose his reward.” (Mat. 10:40-41)

With Love in Christ, SilverRose

“YOU HAVE TO TRUST ME”   [11/1/2008]

“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for suffering of death crowned with glory and honor: that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. For it became him for whom are all things and by whom are all things in bringing many sons unto glory to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren. Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. And again I will put my TRUST in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me. For asmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same that through death he might destroy him that hath the power of death that is the devil. And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject o bondage. For verily he took not on him the nature of angels but took on him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren that he might be a merciful and faithful HIGH PRIEST in things pertaining to GOD, to make reconciliation for sins of the people. “ (Heb. 2:1-18)

 “TRUST in Him at all times: ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us.” Ps. 62:8)

“As for God, his way is perfect: the WORD of the Lord is tried he is a buckler to all those that TRUST in him. “ (Ps. 18:30)

And take the helmet of salvation and the SWORD of the Spirit, which is the WORD of God.”  (Eph. 6:17)

With Love and Trust in Him, SilverRose