THINK ON HEAVENLY THINGS AND FOCUS ON CHRIST

When Jesus walked the Earth, He spoke to the Disciples in natural metaphors. In my dream, Christ spoke to me in the same fashion and gave me word pictures of Himself and of man. He revealed to us that both the saved and the unsaved were entering into a new paradigm of history. Each in his chosen direction, whether it is righteous or evil, will be in the extreme.

As I dreamt, he showed Himself as king, servant, man, God, the Way, as Revelation, and as the only one who could fill the empty void of hope found in mankind's psyche today. Granted, there are some nasty things on the horizon but if we do not fear, get our eyes off of the world, think on heavenly things, focus on Jesus through prayer, study (His Word), and our love for Him, we, as believers, will have a good spiritual 2014 and beyond. Christ is our hope of glory and soon coming husband.

Christ is not coming for a wounded, defeated, or limping Bride. He is coming for a holy and righteous Bride who is on fire for Him. He wants a bride who has a passion for Him and not just church on Sunday and Bible study on Wednesday (although these are great), but He wants a bride with a sold out mentality toward Him 24/7/365. He gave His all, including his life for us. . .it is now our turn.

. . .that he might present the church to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish [Ephesian 5:27 KJV].

As I metaphorically revisit and look out the 11th floor window, God continues to give me glimpses of things that are coming to the world. In my spirit, I do, in fact, perceive the collapse of the American dollar, a new currency, and a food shortage. I perceive a national gun registration, national gun confiscation, and eventual martial law. I perceive open borders. I perceive Obama as our first king and dictator for we are already mirroring the days of Octavius. America or the world will not fare so well this year or the next, but do not fear, we belong to the Lord and to His kingdom. We are in the world, but not of the world, and no one can snatch us out of His hand. War also looms on the horizon.

We are fast approaching the return of Christ. The signs are everywhere and unless other Watchmen start warning the people as well, they will not know that the day of the Lord is imminent and they will not be able to prepare for His coming.

2014 is the year of focus, favor, and of a great awakening. We should rightly be aware of the world around us and of the corrupt political climate, for it gives us keys in terms of the current place in prophecy. The Bible does warn us to be sober and vigilant. It also warns us to be aware of the signs of the times. However, do not fear, all these things must happen but the end is not yet. Instead, think on heavenly things for our lives are hid with Christ in God. We will just not dwell on or worry about what the world is doing but focus on Christ and His kingdom for His is our kingdom. What the Bible says WILL happen, and no one can change or fix it. If we haven't influenced the world enough to change its course in 2000 years, or changed God's mind in terms of eschatology. . .

It is Christ who saves, not the government. Ronald Reagan said it best and it is one of the reasons why progressives cringe at his name. He said, “In this present crisis, government is not the solution to the problem. Government is the problem.”

Since 9/11 we’ve been under judgment by God but we are in a period of grace right now. God always gives us the grace after judgment and a time to repent. If we do not repent, He brings more judgment. Alas, this period of grace is soon to end in 2014 for the world. So think on heavenly things and focus on Christ. Here are just a few Scriptures to help in this endeavor and for your edification. Speak them out loud because faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of Christ.

John 3:16
John 10:28
Romans 8:31-39; 10:17
Colossians 3:2, 4, 5
Hebrews 11:1; 12;2
1 Peter 3:15

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