Son, remember that those who exalt themselves, I will humble, and those who humble themselves, I will exalt! These proud people do not worship Me, or ask for My guidance or seek My blessings. In the end their lives will be destroyed. They will grope around like the blind, thinking that their silver and gold will give them the direction they need. They will receive the wages of their pride; they will become an utter ruin.

Son, if you want to follow Me, then your love for Me must be greater than your love for your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and yes, even your own life; otherwise you cannot be my disciple. But, don’t follow Me until you count the cost; for it will cost you everything you own on this earth. Those who seek Me are humble; for they follow all of My commands. They live their lives by doing what is right. They walk in My truth and love.

Lord, I worship and praise Your name because of Your unfailing love and faithfulness. Your promises for my life and my family are backed by the honor of Your name. For Your name is great: the Name above all names. You are close to the humble and You take care of them. But, You keep Your distance from the proud because that is what they want; they do not love You or even think of You like the humble do. Lord, thank You for letting me get close to You. I know You will work out Your plans for my life.

Son, there are three types of people living today: Those who know Me personally, those who know of Me, and those who refuse to acknowledge Me.

To those who refuse to acknowledge Me I ask, “Why are you scheming against Me? Don’t you understand that I can destroy you with one blow! Your life of lies is like dust in the air that attaches to everyone who walks by, and I have instructed My children to shake off the dust of your lies from them, to show that I have abandoned you. My power is great, and I never let the guilty go unpunished.” I will now leave them and show them their fate.

To those who know of Me, I ask, “What do you benefit if you gain the whole world, but are lost from Me? Anyone who starts with Me and then looks back at the things of this world is not fit for My Kingdom. If you see people in need don’t go out of your way to ignore them; feeling no compassion to help them, and then justifying your actions. What shame is there in helping needy people? If you are ashamed of Me and My message, I will be ashamed of you when I return in glory.”

To My children; those who know Me, I say, “I have broken the yoke of man from your neck and thrown off his chains. I have given you power and authority, and I am sending you out to tell everyone about Me and My kingdom. You must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow Me. Remember that if you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it, but if you give up your life for My sake, you will save it. So listen to Me, and remember what I say! The harvest is great, but My workers are few, so pray for more workers! I am sending you with authority over all the power of the enemy and nothing will stop you. But don’t rejoice in pride over this power with authority; rejoice because your name is registered in heaven. Do not be worried and upset over the details of life, but remember there is only one thing worth being concerned about, and that is that you listen to Me and do what I do.”

I listened to John Hagee talk about America and how it has left the God of its forefathers and now judgment is coming. It seems this is the same theme for my daily devotionals lately. I too have been led by God to write about what is coming to America. But what John talked about yesterday made me think. First, he wonders how many true Christians there are in our churches, and second, he asks why are we not untied in prayer using the power God has given us.

While driving to work I thought about how many people call themselves Christians and are not, by God’s definition that is. These people that are in our churches are like the ruble who left Egypt with the children of Israel. They only brought discord and confusion to the children of Israel.

What a shock on the day of judgment when they stand before God and they hear Him say, “Depart from Me, I do not know you.” Then I thought about how the people clapped and shouted when John Hagee said things about coming back to the God of our forefathers. It was a great moment, but how many forgot what was said at Sunday lunch right after, or Monday’s drive to work?

Today in my reading there is again the same theme that the people have forgotten the God of their forefathers and are suffering for it. Today we have forgotten God and we are and will suffer for it. Will we repent and pray for a deliver that will stand up against those who bring suffering to Gods children?

Here is what God said today:

Son, your country’s help can only come from Me, the One who made heaven and earth. When I am Lord of your country other nations will say, “What amazing things I have done for them.” When My children pray and in tears they plant seeds of righteousness – they will harvest with shouts of joy. Therefore, My children need to learn spiritual warfare praying because they have no experience in this type of battle. When My children become united and cry out to Me in prayer, I will help them and rescue them.

I have given My message to My children and they have gotten up and went in the opposite direction to get away from My message; hoping to escape having to do what they truly need to do. Oh, why do they run from My help?  I called to My children from their land of the dead, and they have certainly heard Me. My children must become courageous by standing up with truthful conviction and perseverance, instead of  running away from Me.

Son, a new generation has come up in America and they do not know Me or acknowledge Me! They refuse to remember the mighty things I did for past generations. They have abandoned Me, the God of their forefathers, the One who gave them the freedom they have now.

This generation goes after other gods, and refuses to give up their evil practices and stubborn ways. How quickly they turned away from the path of their forefathers who walked in obedience to My word. This generation has heard My message from My prophets that have told them,  “Get ready! For the Day of The Lord is near.” But, they have been deceived by their own pride.

This generation should remember this one thing and take it to heart; to pray for peace in Jerusalem, and to remember, as they do to Israel – so it will be done to them.

Lord, when will all this happen? What will be the signs that will show me that these things are about to be fulfilled?

Son, when the following things begin to happen, watch out! When My children are handed over to the local governments because they obey Me, and when churches are ridiculed and displayed in public to be discriminated against because they are My followers; this will be one sign. When the family unit begins to break up, and a brother betrays his brother to death, a father betrays his own child, and children rebel against their parents, even causing them to be killed on account of Me. Everyone will hate you because you are My followers. I have warned you about this ahead of time! Reader, pay attention! Watch out!

Since you don’t exactly know when this time will come, BE READY! STAY ALERT, and KEEP WATCH! Since you don’t know precisely when I will return, don’t let Me find you sleeping when I arrive without warning, like a thief in the night.  I say to you what I say to everyone: “Watch for Me! Keep praying according to My Word, so that you will not give in to evil temptation.” 

Because I Am the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One, your help comes from Me. I made the heavens and the earth! I will not let you stumble; for I watch over you and I do not sleep

Mark 10:32 “The disciples were filled with awe, and the people following behind were overwhelmed with fear.”

Son, read these words carefully and ask yourself what is going on in your life, fear or awe? Those who are close to Me will be filled with awe, but when you fall behind you will become filled with fear, and the further behind you get the more fear there will be in your life. You must remember and believe that not a single one of My promises will be left unfulfilled; everything I said will come true.

Lord, when I am close to You, I have found that fear leaves me. I will understand that every day is the day You made, and I must rejoice and be glad in it. You are my God. when I praise and exalt You – what can people do to me?

Son, you need to love Me, walk in My ways, obey My word, hold firmly to Me, and serve Me with all your heart and all your soul.  Remember that anything is possible when you believe in Me.

Son, the leaders of your country should take notice of what I say here, “If they cause one of My little children who trusts in Me to fall into sin, they will be thrown into the deepest part of the sea of hell, where there is unquenchable fire, and where the maggots never die!”

These leaders twist justice, and treat My righteous children like dirt. They hate honest judges, and despise people who tell the truth! I know how deep their sins are and I know how deep their rebellion is to Me. They oppress My children who obey Me. It is an evil time for they take bribes and deprive the innocent and poor of justice in the courts. I hate all of these leaders for they show off their shame of hypocrisy and make claim to how religious they are. I will not accept any of their offerings! I won’t even notice them on the Day they are condemned.

Away with your noisy hymns of praise! I will not listen to the music of anyone’s empty worthless praise. By their actions they only bring the day of judgment closer. They drink wine by the bowlful and care nothing about the ruin of their nation. How foolish they have become when they turn justice into poison, and the sweet fruit of righteousness into bitterness. And then they brag about the strength they think they have!

Son, some of My children cry out to Me and say, “If only the day of the Lord were here!” They have no idea what they are asking for. This day will bring great disaster and complete darkness when I do all that I said I would do.  It will be a time with no hope or joy when the end of this wicked world comes, just as I said it would. It will come for the sake of My everlasting Kingdom.

What I want to see is a mighty flood of justice; an endless river of righteous living over all the earth!

Son, some people say they are My children but do not honor Me with their lips, and their hearts are far from Me. They do not even read My word, because they say it is not applicable, and do they have the time. Therefore, My word has no power to effect their lives, they have no understanding because their hearts have become hard.

Son, ask them what will they give in exchange for their souls? These people have eyes, but they do not see what is about to happen.  They have ears, but they do not understand the lies they hear. They have forgotten all that I have done for them. When the time of judgment begins they will deny Me. They have given up on what I can give them, for the lie that they will never have.

Son, tell the leaders of American, “I kept the rain from falling on your crops when they needed it the most. I struck your farms and vineyards so that they will not produce like they used to. Your young men have died and are still dying in wars, and still these leaders will not return to Me. Therefore, I will bring upon America all the disasters I have announced.” Tell these leaders to prepare to meet Me in judgment!

Son, remember that I never do anything until I reveal My plans to My prophets, so what are My prophets saying?

Everything I do reveals My glory and majesty. Every one of My judgments are just and good. My righteousness never fails. All My words are trustworthy. The fear of Me is the foundation of true wisdom, and all who read and obey My word will grow in wisdom. Those who delight in obeying My word will have great joy in seeing all the benefits of faithfulness.. They will not be overcome by evil. My faithful ones will be long remembered. They will not fear bad news because they confidently trust Me to care for them. They are fearless and can face their problems triumphantly. They share freely and give generously to those in need because they know I am their supply. They have influence and honor, and the wicked see this and are infuriated. The wicked grind their teeth in anger because their plans against those who obey Me – fail.

Lord, thank You for Your covenant with me. You have given me Your Name, and I want to honor You in all I do and say. I look to You to lead me Your way.

Son, I can not let sin and rebellion go unpunished! They have rejected My instruction by refusing to obey My word. They have been led astray by the same lies that have been told for centuries that “they have the answers for the problems they face today.” When I speak through My prophets they yell at them to, “Shut up!” So don’t be surprised when these people slander you and tell lies about you; when they surround you with hateful words and fight against you for no reason; when they accuse you of wicked things and request that someone else take your position.

Son, you must go and tell everyone who will listen – everything I have done for you.  Those who refuse to listen are people who do not understand the significance of My life. They do not want to know My word because their hearts are too hard to take it in. Remember, I stand beside the needy, and I will save My children from anyone who condemns them. I stand at your right hand. When you speak for Me and people refuse to listen to you, leave them to fate of all who reject Me and My word. So take courage – for I know all your troubles, and I am here with you!  Don’t be afraid; just believe in My promises to you. 

Lord, help me not to be concerned for my reputation, but for Yours. You are faithful and good to those who listen to You. Let them curse me if they like, but I know You will bless me! I will give repeated thanks to You, and praise You to everyone.

Son, what will people do with this fact that I am the Messiah, the Savior of the world?

In my wisdom I made everything and by My will it all continues to exist and thrive. I am the One that set a firm boundary for the seas so they would never again cover the earth. I cause grass to grow for animals to eat. I allow people to produce their food from the earth; I give the rain that waters the earth.

I know how weak people are. I am compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. I give My unfailing love to those who fear Me. My love for them is as vast as the height of the heavens above the earth. I came to the earth to give people the way home to the Father when they die. Because I have risen from the dead, I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.

Therefore, My children must go and tell everyone who I am. They must teach people to obey what is written in My word, and they need to be sure of this: “I am with My children always, even to the end of the age.”

I know that some of My children will desert Me in the last days. They call Me their Lord, but they don’t honor Me. How can I give them up? How can I let them go? How can I destroy or demolish them like their lives deserves? My heart is torn within Me, and My compassion overflows towards these wayward children of Mine. No, I will not unleash My fierce anger. I will not completely destroy them as their sins deserve. I am the Holy One, and I did not die and rise again just to destroy them. It is My desire that My children come back to Me, and act with love and justice, and always depending on Me for everything.

Lord, may I never forget the good things You have done for me. You have filled my life with so much wealth. May I never forget Your promises and that You are coming again, just as You said.

Yesterday I was very upset about the project I have been working on, and angry with the owner’s manager. He told us that he was not going to pay for approved and signed change orders. While driving home I was asking the Lord to bring judgment down on him, as this has been their practice. Then the Lord began to speak to me about things. He said, “How should I have felt when people whipped Me, laughed at Me, striped Me, and then killed Me? I took it because My eyes were not on them. I kept my vision on what was ahead for Me in glory. I know that you are upset and would love Me to bring judgment down upon him. His time is coming, but let me tell you how I see him. His legacy is: He destroyed people for money. He rules by fear and intimidation.”

Then the Lord said to me, “Look at the pine trees and how tall they are. Man’s pride is like these trees; some men only go up a little ways before they fall painfully, but this man is at the top of his tree of pride, and when he falls it will be devastating. I tell you a truth, if you listen to what I say and don’t doubt, you can do great things. With this type of faith you can say to this mountain that is in your way to move and it will move even with faith as small as a mustard seed. You can pray for anything, and if you believe what I said, it will happen because I said it would for you.

People of this world make the mistake of not knowing Me or My Scriptures, or My power. My teaching is truthful. My judgments are impartial and I don’t show favoritism. No one can hide themselves from Me. I will certainly settle with everyone for what they have done; I know the truth about everyone because I know what they think and what is in their hearts.

People say they are religious and think that their religion honors Me, but they have a false religion, and it will devour them along with all they have that they believe is so valuable. They will be crushed and broken by My judgment. When I return they will admit their guilt and vow to worship Me, but it will be to late! When people finally realize this they will lose heart and be paralyzed with fear, because they have refused to believe Me and repent of their sins in the time they had to do so.

Know this My son, I protect the lives of My children. I will rescue them from the power of the wicked. My Light shines on My children, and My joy will be in those whose hearts are right with Me. For I came to show My children the right way to live, and I want My children to know Me more than anything.

Lord, help me to be Your humble servant, and to do all that You have asked of me?

Son, I am bringing charges against the so-called church of today: There is no faithfulness with the truth, no pure kindness, no true knowledge of Me. They make vows and break them. They steal and commit adultery. They have become people whose hearts easily turn away from Me. They refuse to do what I tell them.

That is why your land can’t be healed. I hear all the weeping warriors with their mourning over the wasting away of the land. Even the wild animals, the birds of the sky, and the fish of the sea are being destroyed. My church should not point its finger at the country’s leaders and pass the blame! My complaint is with the churches of the land who claim to know Me and love Me! The people of your country are being destroyed because they don’t know Me; they don’t love and obey Me. Therefore, since these churches refuse to open their doors to Me – I will refuse to recognize them as Mine. Since they have ignored My word, I will ignore them and their children; I will not bless them or their children. They can keep asking their idols for advice and help, and think they have the wisdom and power to work all the good they hope to see and have in their lifetime! Their longing after these idols has made them look shameful in My sight. They have become fools; blind and naked, unable to see with their eyes, unable to cover themselves from My judgment.

Son, tell My true sons and daughters that since they have never traveled this way before, that I will guide them as their true Shepherd. Tell them to purify themselves, for I am about to do great wonders among them. My children will rejoice that I am with them, and the world will see their joy and know that I am the living God; the faithful and true! My hand is powerful, and I will be their Lord and Savior forever. In these last days, My children will tremble in awe of Me and of My goodness towards them.

So tell My children to worship and kneel before Me because I am the maker of heaven and earth; the LIFE that gives life. I watch over My children who search for Me with all their hearts. They give Me the glory I deserve. They listen for My voice. They will not harden their hearts to Me, like the others. They are not afraid to tell everyone about the amazing things I do.

I will judge the so-called church of today with justice and truth because righteousness and justice are not their practice.

My children have given up brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, children, homes, businesses, properties and even the clothes on their backs – all for My kingdom’s sake. They will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life.

Those who seem great now will be least important in My kingdom, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest. Whoever wants to be a leader, must be a servant, and whoever wants to be first, must fall to the back of the line. I will lift up the humble and true that are before Me night and day.

My son, what do you want Me to do for you? Remember that everything is possible with Me!