Date: June 1, 2020
On this day I had a short dream. It came in two parts. It transpired in the afternoon, when I lay down for a nap after lunch.
Here is how it transpired.
Sometime back I’d finished my lunch. It was a lovely lunch, the work of my wife’s hands. But I also knew that now, soon enough, I was going to fall asleep, because I was full. I didn’t want to fall asleep, but I knew that I probably would. Not too long after, I did fall asleep.
As I slept, I saw a black horse being commissioned to ride out, and its rider held a pair of scales in his hand. And I knew that the third seal spoken of in Revelation 6 had been opened (Rev. 6:5–6).
At this point, I woke up, but went back to sleep again, and the dream seemed to pick up from the point where I’d woken up.
Immediately after the black horse and its rider were commissioned to ride out, the whole world seemed to take on a hue of black and gray, as if the whole world had suddenly come under the influence of this black horse and its rider. And I knew that there was a worldwide famine, a severe famine.
Then the scene changed. I was in my residence, and I was alone. My wife was nowhere to be seen. It was as if she wasn’t in the picture anymore. And I was walking about my dwelling trying to digest the fact that she wasn’t around. There was no more food in the house, and I knew my local grocery store had no food either. I also knew I couldn’t go and shop for any food supplies, because food supply lines had been disrupted. There was no point in stepping out of my residence to buy food, because there was nowhere to go to buy it. This was the grim reality, and I was in this grim reality. [On June 2, as I was rereading this dream, I felt I had to include the words “No pretribulation rapture” just here. That is why I also had to add the words “This was the grim reality, and I was in this grim reality.”]
In the natural, the situation did not simply seem but was, truly was, hopeless, and I felt the hopelessness. This was weird to me, because with the Lord, no situation is ever hopeless (Ps. 121:1–2). But in the dream, I felt the hopelessness. I also felt weak and devoid of strength. This too was strange to me, because those who trust in the Lord lack no good thing, and the Lord is their strength (Ps. 23:1, 28:7–8, 34:10). Yet in the dream, I was weak, devoid of strength, and in lack. I looked at my empty food cabinets and simply said to the Lord in prayer, “Father, there isn’t any more food. May your Word sustain me.”
I then read the Word. But after some time, I lay down in sheer exhaustion and went to sleep. Then I saw that as I slept in the dream, a figure of light came toward my sleeping form and touched me with what appeared to be a hand (1 Kings 19:5). Sometime later in the dream, I woke up. And when I woke up, I felt as if I’d eaten. I felt full and satisfied. And my strength returned.
Here the dream ended.
I knew the dream was about famine, and I knew it was from the Lord. So I recorded what I remembered. But I also made up my mind to pray and seek the Lord about this dream.
Date: June 2, 2020
In the midst of my quiet time with the Lord, I remembered the dream I had yesterday. And the following words are what I sensed in my spirit: “Famine…it is coming, it has to come, it will come.” I then reread my dream and added all that I felt impressed to add in.
Scriptures
The scriptures that were most impressed upon me were these:
But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life. (John 4:14)
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will not be hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35)
Now on the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink! Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” (John 7:37–38)
Commentary
I believe the scriptures in John that I have shared here are the Lord’s way of reassuring his own that He is willing and able to sustain those who abide in Him no matter where they are or what circumstances they are in, provided they continue to abide in Him.
Confirming Insights
I wasn’t expecting any insights from the Lord concerning this dream nor was I desirous of any confirmations. I thought everything was pretty self-explanatory. But when I prayed to the Lord asking Him if He had anything else for me to include along with this dream or even correct in it, I felt impressed to read the Word of God, as per my usual routine, before I did anything further. So I went and did so.
The first scripture I read was Psalm 119. As I did, I felt some scriptures jump out at me, and they all were relevant to this dream and my feelings and circumstances in the dream.
- My prayer in the dream was not an act of desperation. It was Psalm 119:16b bearing fruit—“I will not forget Your Word.” Because I’d spent time in the Word in times of ease, I didn’t forget the Word in times of calamity. Because I’d sowed life into the Word (spent time in the Word) in times of ease, I reaped life from the Word in times of calamity. All the other insights follow from this one insight.
- With my wife no longer with me, a severe worldwide famine, and empty food cabinets being my reality, my life was down in the dust, but the Lord gave me life through His Word (Ps. 119:25).
- The fact that my wife was no longer around was a depressing reality for me, which I was trying to digest while walking around my dwelling, and I was weary from grief, but the Lord strengthened me through His Word (Ps. 119:28).
- My natural situation in the dream was hopeless, and I felt the hopelessness, but the Lord reminded me, His servant, of His Word, and He gave me hope through it (Ps. 119:49).
- When I lay down in sheer exhaustion and that figure of light came and touched me, His compassion came to me so that I should live (Ps. 119:77).
- I was weak and devoid of strength, as if severely afflicted, but the Lord gave me life through His Word (Ps. 119:107).
- The Lord sustained me as He had promised, and I lived. He did not let me be ashamed of my hope (Ps. 119:116).
It is quite striking to me that the Lord asked me to read the Word, per my usual routine, in order to give me these amazing confirmations, because if He hadn’t pointed them out, I would never have seen them, even if I’d read them a hundred times over!
The Word
The second scripture I read was Ezekiel 22. When I read vv. 17–22, I thought there was a connection between these verses and Psalm 119:119. So I asked the Lord about it. The following is what I recorded next.
The famine will be as a fire, a fire in the furnace of My affliction. I will afflict the world with famine, because all the wicked of the earth are as dross before Me, just as the copper, iron, tin, and lead are the dross of silver. And in the furnace of My affliction, I will melt them; I will melt the silver, and I will melt the dross, but I will make a distinction between the silver and the dross. The fire shall refine the silver but shall separate the dross. Am I a God unable to distinguish between the wicked and the godly? Am I not the One who separates the unrighteous from the righteous? In the fire of this famine, in this furnace of My affliction, I shall make a distinction between people. I shall distinguish between those who are mine and those who are not, and the people shall know that I am Yahweh, the One who distinguishes between the godly and the godless, who separates the righteous from the unrighteous, and who judges between the holy and the profane.
Note: Those who have been called to physically prepare, should prepare as the Holy Spirit leads them, but those who are unable to or haven’t been called to needn’t fear or worry, if they’ve made the Lord their shepherd and continually abide in Him, for such shall not be in want.
Author: Sujit Thomas
Sujit was working in Chennai in late 2015 when the Lord began to nudge him to draw closer to Him. That was the beginning of a major spiritual transformation in his life, and he has not looked back since. As someone who has experienced God’s undeserving love, grace, and mercy personally, Sujit would like people to know that the Lord has no pleasure in the death of the unrighteous, but would rather see them repent and live.
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In this post, I shared some of the Lord’s counsel in preparing for the famine that is to come. Of late, I have been pondering if I should put up what I feel may very well be another aspect of the Lord’s counsel to His people as a way of preparing for the coming famine. I think I have now pondered it enough. So here it is: I believe the Lord’s counsel is simply this: Start writing out a personal copy of the Word of God. The Word of God is not just another book; it is spiritual manna, food for our spirits. It is the bread of heaven, the bread of life, the bread that we may eat and not die. Yes, the fullness is Christ, but one of Christ’s titles is the Word. If you happen to read this comment and the Holy Spirit quickens you to receive it, then no longer consider it as just another comment from me. Rather, treat it as the Lord’s personal counsel to you. He is graciously preparing a way for you to survive this coming famine, a famine that may not be just physical but spiritual as well. Physical preparation may help you survive the physical famine, but can it help you survive a spiritual famine? [You may use whatever translation the Holy Spirit leads you to use.] Remember the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath. She only had a handful of flour and a little olive oil, but the little that she had did not just sustain her but also her son and Elijah, not for a few days, but until the Lord sent rain, which wasn’t until the drought had lasted three and a half years. This miraculous sustenance was not just an act of grace and… Read more »
Bro sujit Thomas,Don’t doubt because it is from the lord .Everything thing there is scriptural. The black horse is coming .The people of God should prepare .Famine is coming .I felt compelled by the lord to confirm it . That’s why God is calling for a deeper fellowship to give direction and wisdom to the church .About 90% of the children of God is oblivious of this truth.
Thanks for sharing the revelation.
Thank you for the encouragement, Harrison.
Famine is coming… Wherever I see this word brought forward by God’s children I confirm it because He also told me of the famine. Many are oblivious to this… They are clueless but God always give us what we need even before we ask. He will provide for His own during this famine like Joseph to the children of Israel in Egypt. Our God is faithful.
Dear Sujit, it takes boldness to write the NOTE at the end of your testimony.. And I believe that this boldness comes from the Lord.
The word tells us that ONE heavenly meal can sustain us for a long time:
1 Kings 19: 5Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep.
Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.”
6And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again.
7A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.”
8So he got up and ate and drank. And strengthened by that food, he walked FORTY DAYS AND FORTY NIGHTS until he reached Horeb,a the mountain of God.
I need to really receive and believe this word. Thank you
You are right about no pre tribulation rapture. Christians should steel themselves for this reality so when times get really tough they do not fall away. Research this for yourselves.
I have seen many Americans write things like “steel yourself “..Jesus said those who draw the sword will die by the sword.Early Christians went through persecution but they relied on God but because of the comfort preaching ,prosperity and pretribulation messages that are peddled by most American preachers and the western preachers at large.Now that persecution is inevitable they are preaching another gospel of “steel yourself”. Where on earth did you learn that Christianity from?And people out of carnality are getting visions of this. Have they read scriptures :Revelation 14:12-13 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. 13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them If any man have an ear, let him hear. Revelation 13:9-10 9 If any man has an ear let him hear. 10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. Did the apostles and prophets you knives in the time of trouble or they believed in God for salvation. What did Jesus Christ told peter when he drew a sword. John 18:10-11 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. 11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? If you chose to follow Jesus Christ no that violence in never as… Read more »
steel yourself means be prepared mentally and spiritually
Slow down there pilgrim. Your rebuff is completely off target and has no bearing because the comments make by ed v had nothing to do with what you were incorrectly assuming. I would also point out that I saw no apology after he explained the meaning of ‘steel’ to you and how it is commonly used..
Harrison, you are mistaken and speaking false teaching. Jesus in Revelation 14:12-13 is referring to judgment on kidnappers and slavers and murderers, not those who rightfully defend themselves and their families, nor does that passage prohibit self-defence. Jesus said, Luke 22:35-36 “And He said to them, “When I sent you without money bag, knapsack, and sandals, did you lack anything?” So they said, “Nothing.” 36 Then He said to them, “But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.” Jesus instructs to buy a sword with high importance when previously He told his disciples to take nothing. Jesus came to give His life for us, and had 12 legions of angels He could have called upon to deliver Him if He wanted, but He knew He had to die for us, so of course He did not instruct His disciples to fight to defend Him. It was prophesied that Jesus would give His life and that His disciples would be scattered. Jesus is returning with flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God and don’t obey the gospel, bringing the wrath of the Lamb. Jesus Christ is the same God of the Old Testament who led the children of Israel in their battles, the great spiritual Rock that followed them: 1 Corinthians 10:4 “And all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ.” Jesus is the leader of the armies of the Lord of Hosts (Joshua 5:14) and the Lord is a man of war: Exodus 15:3 “The Lord is a man of war; the Lord is His name.” This is what God says… Read more »
Gods wrath never for the righteous. Early marthers experience mans wrath….nero herod etc. Pretribulation rapture is the truth. Those who are not ready will go through tribulation experiencing once again mans wrath while shelterd from Gods wrath….not getting stung by the demonic locust…not getting the boils and be sustainend during famine etc. But many christians who after the rapture become true followers of Christ will experience mans wrath with beheadings and percecution.
Blessed are those who are counted worthy to suffer for the Name.
It is written:
It is also written:
Times of trials and testing is from the Lord.
“The Lord called for a famine on the land of Canaan,
cutting off its food supply.
Then he sent someone to Egypt ahead of them—
Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
God bruised his feet with fetters
and placed his neck in an iron collar.
Until the time came to fulfill his dreams,
the Lord tested Joseph’s character.”
Did Joseph suffer in prison? Absolutely. He suffered greatly. But this was not the wrath of God, it was test from God. The wrath of God is for your destruction. The test of God is for your edification….but they can certainly look the same.
Thanks for commenting, Bernie. It is good to be reminded of Joseph’s trials now and then. His life reminds me of Romans 8:28.
Angela I beg you please pray about it humbly.If you study the Jewish feast you will understand rapture happening on the feast of trumpets. In the first six seals there is no mention of the word trumpet (Rev 6:1-9) and revelation 6:5 in the fifth seal talking about tribulation of christians.
Tks. During feast of trumpets 100trumpets are blown in sessions of 33 each. That 99 all together. The last trump they blow just as the sun sets and it diffrr in sound from the other 99. The last hour will between 5 ad 6 o clock jerusalem time.
Angela please just pray and ask God if we will be here for the things to come… He will show you.
Tks. I did. Let us keep on watching and praying. Blessings
1.If that was the case the Apostles should have defended themselves first .Every teaching should be based on what Jesus showed and taught the disciples. Matthew 28:18-20,Acts 1:1-2,Ephesians 2:20.
JESUS told the Christians of the church of Smyrna to be faithful onto death.
Show me one disciple of Jesus after the church formation(Acts 2 ) that used violence.
Steven,James,even peter after the Holy Spirit baptism was caught into prison ,beat them and they rejoice that they had partaking in the afflictions.(Acts 5:15-41).
If any doubts read THE BOOK OF 1 PETER and you will see it yourself.
2.Read MATTHEW 26:52-54
3.Any doctrine is the Christendom must have a basis of at least two scriptures
That was the only time recorded ,no other time .Read (Deuteronomy 19:15,Genesis 41:32,Matthew 18:16,John 8:17-18.)
4.I have observed how quick you are to call people out for teaching false teaching,bible says we must be quick to listen and slow to speak.( James 1:19).Think not for yourself your are a “master” in scriptures.For we see dimly that was the same thing Joshua did think he was helping God,the disciples and Paul.( Numbers 11:27-29,Mark 9:38-40,Acts 26:1-15). My humble advise.
Thanks ,God bless you.
Christopher Harris already gave you very clear scriptures, including the words of Jesus instructing His disciples to buy swords for themselves. When the words of Jesus are disregarded, there is no longer any point in continuing this discussion.
I feel compelled to share an old dream I wrote down some time ago as best I could. It also has a black horse in it. Every time I re-read what I wrote years ago it really stands out to me how many times it includes the word “sign”. Night of Dec 25 2016 I think there were various scenes, many of which I am unable to recall. I remember I was doing an animation of some kind of logo for Donald Trump. ( This is the second time I have had a dream about doing work for Trump ) I can’t recall what the logo was, but I do remember it having a large letter at the start of it and some smaller letters and perhaps the top half of Trump moving. In another scene ( I think some other things happened before this ) I was outside looking up at the top of a sign at the top of a pole, like a hotel sign would be on the side of a road. I saw at the top of it were 3 signs made for Trump and one of them was the animation I had done for him made into a sign. I was surprised to see it had been changed into a Spanish version. I then saw Trump as he came over to shake my hand for my good work. When I shook his hand it surprised me as he shook it with his finger in an unusual position so that it felt weird to shake his hand. He was smiling and I think he seemed a bit younger than I expected. Then I heard someone saying something like the antichrist was riding around the earth and I thought that seemed like something weird to say and… Read more »
Malachie 3 16-18
Thank you for sharing this scriptural reference, Hélène. I had to look it up, because I didn’t know the content of those verses. They lend support to God making a distinction between the righteous and the wicked. When I was preparing the post though, the scriptural reference in my mind, in this regard, was Exodus 8:23.
First sign of famine is the grocery price increase that is happening now.
As I started to read this I looked at the clock and it was 9:10. One minute until 911, or the “emergency”. I have had several times now where I have seen that we have a “small window” to finish preparing for what is ahead. I have seen several times to “have your ark ready” because the time to close the door is upon us. I have not been given an exact time but have felt it will begin in late August- early September. Many of us have been led to prepare for food scarcity and high prices for what is available. (10# of ground beef is currently $75.90!) I also feel the next round of the virus will be deadly and do not take it lightly. I was led to read Psalms 91 on a daily basis 2 days before we first heard of the virus. The Lord also showed me I was to read it FIRST, upon rising. At no time allow fear to enter in. The Lord will be with us, even unto the end.
Hi sujit! I’ve also had a dream of a black horse after I’ve prayed and asked God about where we are in His timeline . More confirmations for me . Definitely good idea to prepare as much as we can .