Hi all,
There is a lot to share this month!
Peachtree City meeting January 11 – deadline to sign up is December 31!
Scroll above for details. Brian and I will be in Peachtree City (SW Atlanta) on January 11th for one day only, $75 per person, lunch included. We’ve found having a meal together is a great way to get to know each other and make new friends. We are keeping seating limited so we can go with the flow. I’ll teach in the morning sessions, then we will have lunch together, followed by an afternoon session of sharing prophetic things and Q&A. After an afternoon break, we’ll return in the evening for worship and small group prayer.
The current teaching series: The Revelation 3, The man of sin, 666, the age to come
The series offered this month closes out a year long study from Matthew through The Revelation. Next month I’ll start with Genesis and do a similar walk through the Old Testament throughout 2025. These are good for a basic knowledge, history, cultural insights, and revelation the Lord has shown me.
Setting the stage for the Ezekiel 38 war
There are 2 main things going on right now setting the stage for Israel’s war with Russia, Iran, and Turkey. One is that 38: 8, 11, 14 say Israel is living in peace when the invasion comes in from the north. Israel’s current war destroying the terrorist organizations which had brought attacks from Gaza and Lebanon, will mean local peace is attained. Consider how this is being fulfilled: Terrorist organizations are destroyed, Assad of Syria has been deposed, Iran’s ability to defend itself has been knocked out, and so much more. Local peace within the borders of Israel will be the result, and we see it coming to pass before our eyes!
Ezekiel 38: 7 tells Magog (Russia) and their allies to ‘prepare’ and for Magog ‘to be a guard’ for their allies. In other words, they are the force behind the alliance, meaning Russian weapons, personnel and such as a guard among their allies.
The other condition is v4 where God says of the leader of Magog (modern Russia):
God will ‘put hooks into your jaws’ to bring Magog against Israel. Right now we are seeing the hooks (plural) being put into the jaws of Russia. ‘Hooks’ means multiple reasons for Russia, Turkey and Iran to invade Israel. Verses 10-14 say they will look at the wealth of Israel and think they can with an overwhelming force, take a spoil.
Ezekiel 38 also names Libya and Ethiopia (modern North Sudan and north Ethiopia) as allies, so watch for these to also allow Russia to ‘be a guard’ for them in the alliance.
Ezekiel 38:13 indicates Arab nations and possibly the west will confront the aggressors. We could see Saudi Arabia for instance, recognizing Israel, picking up where the Abrahamic Accords laid the foundation. Ezekiel says they will look at Israel as prey and spoil to be taken – which points to peace and prosperity to the point those nations want their resources. That they would do that, indicates they don’t think the west will ally with Israel to try to stop them. Bad miscalculation. For now, look for local peace in Israel while Russia, Turkey, Iran gather strength from afar.
2024 and 2025
This year has been a very challenging year for many of us. I shared in last month’s newsletter about the next 3 or so years being a time to move forward with practical things like getting out of debt, being wise with prosperity, and focusing on relationships in Christ.
I’ve shared with those in our recent Zoom meetings some things the Lord shared earlier this year – a visitation in July where He mentioned AI next year, businesses gaining strength and power with the information they collect on citizens, and the government’s involvement…He had said Congress would hold meetings concerning AI and its use. This word was for the US, but the principles and technology is almost world-wide.
In a Zoom meeting earlier this year I shared what He had said back about 2 years ago: “It is given for a conservative administration in the next term.” But this additional information I’ll share here. He added; “As it stands now, in year 3 and into year 4, circumstances beyond the President’s direct control will come together to cause a severe economic crisis, and more.”
He also said of the US the talk of ‘Christian nationalism’ will be a driving force for liberals, and there is a spirit associated with it. That spirit does not want righteousness in government. When ‘the collapse’ comes, conservatives, Christians, Jews will be blamed for what is wrong with the nation. They will say we are preventing progress. They will want to crush any idea of ‘Christian nationalism’. There was more, but I’ll stop there and just say that we are praying these things can be delayed or stopped.
Leaders being judged
This year saw many leaders being judged and their sins exposed. They are a visible part of the larger judging of ourselves the Lord is asking of the body of Christ. Far more millions are being judged in ways we don’t often think of as judgement.
Long hidden issues in marriages are brought to the surface not by the devil, but by God to be dealt with, for example. The more difficult but usually God’s way, which is to deal with the personal issues that caused the problems in the marriage in the first place.
The same could be said of credit card spending. The Lord is dealing with His people to discipline themselves, to control their lust for things, recognizing that much of it is ‘want’ not ‘need’ as they’ve labeled them up to now. It is hard work to stop using a credit card and pay down the debit, but that too is part of judging ourselves.
Every day issues are the things the Lord is asking His body to do, to judge ourselves. If we don’t, a few years ahead will threaten to take away what wasn’t dealt with now. It’s like pruning a tree, with the issues being the overgrown branches. A gardener will either trim them in the season for trimming, or the coming ice storm a few months later will do the job – but that trimming will be far more painful for the tree.
None of us have ‘arrived’. None are perfect. We are all saved by the same blood and working out our salvation day to day. That is why it is of faith, so that it can be by grace – it’s all about Him, we can’t come to Him of our own accomplishments and holiness. Every day is preparation for the next day, each week preparation for the next week, and so on. As Ephesians 2:7 says, He is already thinking of the ages to come so He can continue to show us His kindness towards us through Christ Jesus.
Paul exhorted the Ephesians in 5:16: “Redeeming the time because the days are evil.” The Greek word ‘redeeming’ is used of our own redemption, that we were ‘bought back’ by the blood of Jesus. To redeem time therefore means to ‘buy back’ time. It means ‘to rescue from loss’. Rescue time from loss. Buy back time, because the days are evil. Take advantage of the time we are in to make the most of it. That isn’t fear, that’s just recognizing the season we are in and what is expected of us. Faith in Christ is serious. It’s time for many to get serious about knowing Him and walking with Him. If you’re doing that, no problem, you know the times and seasons. Amen and come quickly Lord Jesus!
Let us purpose in our hearts to mature in faith, life, and relationships. Let us approach this new year with a determination to set our house in order, with a new zeal for God’s ways in our lives, supported by a network of true friends in Christ.
We continue to give thanks for you. I pray over every prayer request, and for all who donate to CWOWI and KWOWI in particular. Thank you for being part of our lives. CWOWI continues to grow, and people are receiving freedom from good, balanced teaching of God’s Word and ways. Thank you!
John & Barb, Brian and Amy
