Brood of Vipers!

A Tree Known by Its Fruit

Matthew 12:33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. 

34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. 

35 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.

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Christians what does your Bible, the Living Word of God, say?

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 

15 that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. 

16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 

17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

(Bold emphasis mine)

Those who fail to read their Bible for themselves are at great risk in eternity!

1 Corinthians 8:11 And because of your knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?

Reading the Word is critical, you need to know what is behind the face, truth or deception.

Going full circle - Will you stand before Him as Sheep or Goats?

The Son of Man Will Judge the Nations

Matthew 25:31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 

32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats.

Nations

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From Strong's Exhaustive Concordance # 1484 as used in the verse of Matthew 25:32 (Nation = Ethnos) a race or tribe.

A look around at our kingdom, America, today brings on an emotion of sadness and righteous anger!

70 years ago as I was being taught the basics of life and it's meaning my parents taught me:

• Love God with all your heart and soul
• Respect your elders and seek their wise counsel 
• Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
• Everything you do goes full circle; as you do to others so it will be done to you

Today as I look around America I see:

• Terrorism to include mass shootings and be-headings
• Elders being thrown away into nursing homes and abandon by family siblings who can't be bothered to care for them
• Almost a complete lack of love for God and fellow humans

When you stand before Him will you be among the sheep or the goats?

Matthew 25:31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 
32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats.
33 And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. 
34 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 
35 for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 
36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’
37 “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 
38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 
39 Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ 
40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’
41 “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: 
42 for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; 
43 I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.’
44 “Then they also will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ 
45 Then He will answer them, saying, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’ 
46 And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

Today many in America who claim to be Christian throw their parents out with the trash and don't appear to love anyone but 'self'.

There are no visible fruits!

Matthew 7:15 [ You Will Know Them by Their Fruits ] “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

Matthew 7:16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?


Matthew 7:20 Therefore by their fruits you will know them.

Going full circle, is it true? As you do unto others so it will be done to you. Find out by reading this mans short story. Click the link here > ‘I was forbidden at the Gates of Heaven…’

THE END of the age - REJOICE

You are privileged to be living in the time of the end, many previous generations have looked forward to this time!

You were picked by God to live in these times, now that they have arrived are you ready?

Romans 8:29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.

Romans 8:30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.

Ephesians 1:5 having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,

Ephesians 1:11 In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, 

Will you be alive to see this event?

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Has Satan been keeping you too busy to prepare for the greatest event in the history of the world. Don't be like the five virgins that had insufficient oil for their lamps when it's time to go and meet Him!

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins

Matthew 25 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 
2 Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 
3 Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them,

How to keep your lamps full and yourself ready should be your first priority in today's world.

Only those who diligently seek Him will be ready! Only those who are abiding in Him will find the secret place of protection. Psalm 91

Hebrews 11:6  But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

A Word today: 'The Time of the End'

"You live in the Time of the End, My Children. You will see what many before you desired to see. Are you ready for all that is coming"? (Read More)

Keys to complete the race

• Diligently seek Him
• Abide in Him - in the Word which is spiritual food; three (3) meals a day like you do for your flesh (in addition, snacks throughout the day are very helpful)
• Be His friend

John 15:15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.

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Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Let Your Joy be full in Him

Who among us is without sin? No one - not one! In the garden Adam walked with God and then he sinned and everything changed! 

God  commands Adam, expelled from Eden, to live in the Cave of Treasures. (Source - First Book of Adam and Eve)

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Communication moved to a new level

Since Adam and Eve sinned, as descendants, we all begin life here.

Psalm 51:5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me.

We are not walking in the garden with Him but he is within our heart and available 24/7; when emergencies arise check His directory.

Heavens 911 directory: all lines open 24/7. Call by clicking the link.

To ensure that you have a good connection begin with this prayer.

When you have sinned: Psalm 51

When in sorrow: John 14

When people seem unkind: Psalm 27

When you worry: Matthew 6:25-34

When you are in danger: Psalm 91

When God seems far away: Psalm 139

When your faith seems weak: Hebrews 11

When you are fearful and lonely: Psalm 3

When you are critical and bitter: 1 Corinthians 13

When you need Paul's secret to happiness: Colossians 3:12-17

When you need to explain Christianity: 2 Corinthians 5:15-19

When you feel down and out: Romans 8:31-39

When you want peace and rest: Matthew 11:25-30

When the world seems bigger than God: Psalm 90 Colossians 1:15-18  Hebrews 1:10-12

When Christians want assurance: Romans 8:1-30

When you leave home for work or travel: Psalm 121

When your prayers grow narrow and selfish: Psalm 67

When you want courage for a task: Joshua 1

How to get along with fellowmen: Romans 12

When you are depressed: Psalm 27

When your pockets are empty: Psalm 37

When you loose confidence in people: 1 Corinthians 13

When the world seems to be growing smaller: Psalm 19

When you have a broken relationship: Matthew 5:17-24

Hebrews 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Amen

White

What comes into your mind in relation to the word 'white'?

I know it's December and in the northern hemisphere many will say they are hoping for a white Christmas.

Like this one

This picture was taken at the days first light, can you imagine how quiet it was? Following a heavy snowfall all the normal sounds seem to disappear into the snow resulting in absolute quiet, it's awesome!

Is it quiet in Heaven? If you have read any of the numerous reports given by people that have had an opportunity to visit heaven and return they say heaven is filled with music, unspeakable joy, and a completely overwhelming love! Even the flowers and trees sing!

Silence in heaven occurs only once in the Bible.

Revelation 8:1 [ Seventh Seal: Prelude to the Seven Trumpets ] When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.

Before we leave the thought of a white Christmas to focus on the word 'white' from a Scriptural perspective here is the forecast for this year.

What are your chances for a white Christmas in America?

I'm living in a dark blue area of our country - yea! In fact we have snow now, not very much but it's a start.

White in Scripture; In a scriptural sense, purified from sin sanctified. Psalms 51

A Prayer of Repentance

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba

Psalm 51 Have mercy upon me, O God,

According to Your lovingkindness;

According to the multitude of Your tender mercies,

Blot out my transgressions.

2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,

And cleanse me from my sin.

3 For I acknowledge my transgressions,

And my sin is always before me.

4 Against You, You only, have I sinned,

And done this evil in Your sight—

That You may be found just when You speak,

And blameless when You judge.

5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,

And in sin my mother conceived me.

6 Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts,

And in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom.

7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;

Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

8 Make me hear joy and gladness,

That the bones You have broken may rejoice.

9 Hide Your face from my sins,

And blot out all my iniquities.

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God,

And renew a steadfast spirit within me.

11 Do not cast me away from Your presence,

And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.

12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,

And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.

13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways,

And sinners shall be converted to You.

14 Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God,

The God of my salvation,

And my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness.

15 O Lord, open my lips,

And my mouth shall show forth Your praise.

16 For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it;

You do not delight in burnt offering.

17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit,

A broken and a contrite heart—

These, O God, You will not despise

Brothers and sisters are you dressed in white anxiously waiting for the Bridegroom to come for you? or Have you backslid a bit and just appear to be whitewashed.

Matthew 23:27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, 

but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness.

Revelation 3:5 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.

Brothers and sisters in America and the entire world please join me in praying Psalm 51 so our Lord and Savior will shower us with mercy in the days ahead.

Silence in heaven for about half an hour is rapidly approaching please join me in a cry for mercy to our Heavenly Father in Jesus name!

Amen 

The gospel of the kingdom

Did you know the gospel of the kingdom is to be preached to all creatures?

Colossians 1:23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.

Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

The gospel of the kingdom defined (King James Dictionary (KJD))

The history of the birth, life, actions, death, resurrection, ascension and doctrines of Jesus Christ or a revelation of the grace of God to fallen man through a mediator, 

including the character, actions, and doctrines of Christ, with the whole scheme of salvation, as revealed by Christ and his apostles. 

This gospel is said to have been preached to Abraham, by the promise, "in thee shall all nations be blessed." Galatians 3:8.

Christ will share all these things with you personally if you are just now looking for the Truth of what life is really about. Go to the gospel of John and ask Him to share His life with you as you read it.

When Jesus preached the gospel the sick were healed, the captives set free, the blind see, the deaf hear, and the dead were raised!

Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

Matthew 9:35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.

Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed;

Luke 7:22 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them.

The apostles had the same results when they preached the gospel and we should see those same results in church today!

Meet Him at the cross and ask Him to show you these things are true!

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Galatians 1:11 [ Call to Apostleship ] But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man.

I have personally witnessed the power of the living God when His gospel is presented under His anointing. I have seen the lame healed, the captives freed, curses broken, cancer healed, and spoken with those raised from the dead!

It is for today!

AMEN 

Promise

In Scripture, the promise of God is the declaration or assurance which God has given in his word of bestowing blessings on his people. 
Such assurance resting on the perfect justice, power, benevolence and immutable veracity of God, cannot fail of performance. (source, King James Bible Dictionary)

His promise

Eternal Life with Him for those that believe 

1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him.

John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Have you considered His promises when faced with uncertainty, doubt, fear, illness, death, rumors of war, pole shifts, or incoming asteroids? 

2 Corinthians 1:3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;


2 Corinthians 1:4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

When you are struggling and being overwhelmed do you consider only what is seen or do you include the spiritual? 

Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Knowing god's promises can turn the tide in your favor.

A Word from the Lord today.

Do you think there is middle ground between Heaven and Hell?

Middle Ground

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Middle ground is shifting in this image and there is still time to move to safety; would you retreat or move forward? You really can't make a choice without knowing what is behind you as you as you look at the road in front of you.

The picture of the road is a representative view of our reality today in a world of chaos. Is there any safe place? Physical reality = sound, sight, touch, smell, and taste. 

As Christians we know life is eternal for us.

John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. 

28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. 

29 My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

John 12:24 Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. 

25 He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 

26 If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.

Those who are not Christian perish for eternity.

Matthew 25:41 “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:

Where is the middle ground? There is none, no middle ground!

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Matthew 6:24 [ You Cannot Serve God and Riches ] “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

Luke 16:13 “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.”

Joshua 24:15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

As humans we are all 'ONE HEARTBEAT' away from either of these destinations for eternity. Have we done all that we can for those we know who are lost?

About three weeks ago the Lord asked us to cry out for mercy and lift their names up before Him that they might be saved. (read more here)

Ephesians 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us,

AMEN

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Truth

What is truth?

Truth resides in God and He is the standard from which all truth comes. The truth will set you free and brings with it justice.

Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, A God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He.

The Truth Shall Make You Free

John 8:31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 

32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

33 They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, ‘You will be made free’?”

34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. 

35 And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. 

36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

The Living Word

The Living Word can be found at the Cross

He is Truth, let His Word come alive in your heart and be transformed!

To the Jew and Gentile alike.

Acts 11:17 If therefore God gave them the same gift as He gave us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could withstand God?”

18 When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life.”

All of life's questions can be answered in the Living Word; mans input and assistance is not required, the Holy Spirit will teach you all things. 

Faith

Faith is a gift from God given you by grace

Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Hebrews 11:1 [ By Faith We Understand ] Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

1 John 4:20 [ Obedience by Faith ] If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?

Does your faith move you into action? It should if you want to see results; when you step out in faith, God who is the giver of faith, ensures the result. Through your weakness He is glorified as He was with David when he confronted Goliath. 

By Faith They Overcame

Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days. 
31 By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.

Jericho

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As Christians you were born again by faith and that faith was given to you by God who in His mercy saved you by grace through the Blood of His only Son Jesus Christ.

At that moment you became a new creation from the DNA level throughout your entire physical and spiritual being. REJOICE HE LOVES YOU! 

These men pictured above with shields, swords, and horns did not physically knock those walls down; God did based on their faith which they demonstrated during the seven day march around Jericho. They stepped out in faith because they believed Him who gave them the faith.

You stepped out in faith when you answered the alter call and were saved. Since that saving moment have you stepped out in faith in other areas of your life? If you answered no you are really missing out because He wants to bless you for your obedience demonstrated by stepping out.

If you wait to see what God is moving you toward before taking that first step you'll be disappointed and will have listened to the enemy of our souls by holding back.

I would have missed many blessings during my lifetime had I not taken the first step in faith toward things I could not see at the time. It's like learning to ride a bike with dad holding it upright while you get a feel for it; when you have reached the point riding by yourself you will be 50 feet in front of him before you realize he is no longer holding it upright.

Your faith grows with baby steps in the beginning but with continued practice you grow into adulthood. 

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

The key is to diligently seek Him and practice stepping out in the direction He is leading you. Small steps lead to a full stride with practice.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Read Hebrews 11 it will build your faith by example.

URGENT! - Making a List and Checking Twice - URGENT!

When you pray for those you love who are lost have you ever prayed that the Lord would send His angels to talk to them face to face?

Those who are close to you often will not talk to you about things that cause them discomfort, such as sin, repentance, and the cleansing Blood of Jesus who gave His life for them... Would an angel of the Lord or the Lord Himself get their undivided attention?

He got Johns attention on the isle of Patmos

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Revelation 1: 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet, 

11 saying, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,” and, “What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.”

12 Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw seven golden lampstands, 

13 and in the midst of the seven lampstands One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band. 

14 His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes like a flame of fire; 

15 His feet were like fine brass, as if refined in a furnace, and His voice as the sound of many waters; 

16 He had in His right hand seven stars, out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and His countenance was like the sun shining in its strength. 

17 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.

Those of us who have been paying attention know that America has been weighed in the balance and found lacking. Judgement has been proclaimed, repentance has failed to appear, in it's place only rebellion has stood up to be recorded; but what is in the Judges heart?

His Word

"My People, you are in a season of prayer. This means I desire you would avail yourselves of My Mighty Power through praying My Will in this time. 

I will multiply your answers now if you will do this because I greatly desire to show mercy to those who do not know Me yet, just as I showed mercy and saved you.

Cry out to Me for mercy, for none can save as I do. Call out their names that they may be brought up before Me, and I will send angels on assignment to bring it to pass". (Read more)

I'm making a list and checking it twice, please do likewise and together let us cry out for mercy!

As with any word brought forth and shared; take it to the Lord in prayer and verify it with Scripture and then follow His lead and what He puts in your heart.

 Brothers and sisters my heart is breaking over my beloved country and what it once stood for, His Glory! For those of you who might be pilots, America is in a dead-mans spiral and my children and grandchildren are going along for the ride - Heed His request and cry out for mercy while lifting their names up before heaven! 

When God speaks things happen! AMEN