Originally published by Lana Vawser Ministries.
Recently I heard the Lord speaking over the body of Christ and His tone was quite strong, “DO NOT BE DISTRACTED BY THE DARKNESS”.
When the Lord spoke, the sense was there is a lot of intensity and battle taking place right now and the enemy is fighting hard in many ways and areas BUT it is CRUCIAL to be looking for what the Lord is doing and what the Lord is speaking.
The Lord showed me that there is a ploy of the enemy right now to ‘distract’ God’s people with his schemes and his plans and ploys and whilst we are not to be ignorant of the enemy’s schemes (2 Corinthians 2:11) what the enemy is doing is not the focus of the believer. The focus of the believer is JESUS! The focus of the believer is to be ferociously focused on Jesus, what the Lord is speaking, and what HE is doing.
The Lord showed me that there was a lure of the enemy right now to attempt to bring God’s people into a place of ‘distraction’ and it was like a ‘lullaby’ to be so mesmerized and focused upon the works of darkness and its intent was to STOP momentum, to STOP God’s people from moving forward and into all the Lord is calling them to arise and walk in right now.
As I leaned into the Lord I felt the urgency of the Lord upon Matthew 4:4. “Man does not live by bread alone but by every word that flows out of the mouth of God”.
The Lord is calling His people into a deeper place of meditation upon the MANNA of the Lord. There is a deeper call from the Lord upon God’s people to COME UP HIGHER and to recognize the times and the seasons and to SEE from His perspective. There is a call from the Lord to discern and perceive the time, to discern and perceive the way of the Lord and what He is speaking. There is a weightier call into the secret place right now where we are being invited to behold His Majesty, to walk deeper in revelation of the power of the name of Jesus, the revelation of Jesus Christ and the POWER of His Word manifesting in our lives personally and in cities and nations.
I heard the Lord say “Many are distracted and fighting the wrong battle. Do NOT be distracted by darkness. This is a MONUMENTAL time, it is a MONUMENTAL moment where I am moving extraordinary and unprecedented ways and if My people are focused upon and distracted by the darkness they will not arise and shine with Me in the ways I am calling them to in this hour.”
The Lord’s voice then thundered around me:
“FEROCIOUS FOCUS! FEROCIOUS FAITH!”
Ferocious focus upon Jesus and deep intimacy like never before (Psalm 27:4, ) Flint like focus (Isaiah 50:7) is the call of the Lord right now, more than ever. Minds stayed upon the Lord (Isaiah 26:3) more than ever. Seeking the wisdom of the Lord (James 1:5) more than ever. The fire of the Lord is falling powerfully in the place of prayer and intercession (Matthew 6:6).
The Lion of Judah is roaring. Can you hear the sound of His Roar arising in the earth? It’s time to align with the ROAR of the Lord in greater ways and NOT the roar of the enemy.
I heard the Lord say,
“So many of My people are meditating on the MEDIA and not the MANNA – come to Me and repent and turn to Me, eyes locked with Me and meditate upon who I am and what I am speaking and what I am doing for this is the hour where My Glory is going to be seen and revealed in greater ways than you have seen. I am going to PREMIERE MY POWER in ways never seen before.
Eyes on Me! Eyes on Me! Eyes on Me! For where do you sit? Your seat is not on earth, your seat is with Me (Ephesians 2:6) LIVE from your seat. Do not allow the psychological warfare that is taking place to have the upper hand over you because of where you place your focus. Focus upon ME and know that I am the One who sits in the heavens and laughs. I Am who I say I AM. I AM THE GREAT I AM! There is nothing I cannot do. Be transformed in the revelation of My nature.
Eyes up! Arms up! Focus, Behold, Praise, Worship, Intercede, Stand and Declare from the place of deep intimacy and revelation of WHO I AM. Do not be distracted by the darkness but recognize you are moving deeper into the time where you will see ME in greater FULLNESS. You are going to see in ways you have never seen WHO I AM, the GREAT I AM! I am teaching and training you, My people, to walk by FAITH and not SIGHT!
The greatest days of seeing the manifestation of My Majesty and demonstration of my DUNAMIS is upon you!!! FOCUS FEROCIOUSLY”
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Lana, This is an important word at this time. I almost have been addicted to knowing more of the bad news and there is an abundance of that. It’s like I find myself constantly needing to get updated with the latest.. I agree the Lord is calling us to something greater… His word. Further we believers need to be reminded of all the ways God made a way for His people. There are so many stories in His word about how he made a way when there was seemingly no way. A real test of our faith is on right now. Holding close to him in faith(even a miniscule amount of faith) is important. Jesus reminds us that is all we need is a little bit of faith – mustard seed sized.
Praying for my brothers & sisters here on Z3 that we will all awaken to HIs ways and promises during this season. Also to have courage… trusting the Lord like the 3 captive Israelites Shadrach, Meshach & Abednigo did when they chose forsake both their careers and their lives instead of bowing to the king’s decree. The fiery furnace was so hot it burned up and killed the men throwing them in, but they were not even singed. God can be exalted in our courage towards Him and our obedience to Him.
I appreciate your words, but I am one month away from homelessness and I have kids. I read somewhere else to not focus on money but God, but how can I not be scared? I don’t have time to get any money before January bills are due. I have just enough for December and I’m done. I feel like God has been preparing me to be homeless, but it’s just horrible to think about. I have no idea if God will provide funds, but I don’t want to live elsewhere, on the street, or in any shelter, or in the forest! I cry to God all the time. I just don’t. I mean it’s scary! Especially with kids. It’s really hard to have faith right now. All I want to do is cry non-stop. I’m already cleaning a bit and preparing my bags, even putting my kids to do it, which is really beyond sad to hear a child speak about preparing to be homeless, but nothing I can do. Don’t wish to give any more details, but please pray for my family. Is there hope God can change things or do we just have to survive through his judgments?
Lifting you and your children up in prayer as I start my prayer time in my latitude. If it is any consolation, Yesterday, the LORD told me to pack a bag but with very little in it, not crammed full, only a toothbrush, towel, smalls – it could be symbolic of being ready and trusting Him for the rest, but I really believe we will all need to flee at some point.
(Matt 24:14) We are expecting a worldwide Great Revival before Jesus’s return, so we are heading into times of the miraculous, including miraculous provision like we have never hitherto seen; God has been setting up resource centres of the word and of provisions all over the world for people like us who don’t have the finances to stock up and there have been dreams of also of some visitors being translated in there (Acts 8:39). At the same time, in the natural will be times of famine and sword. However, God is able to provide for His own at any time, just as He protected the Israelites from most of the plagues in Egypt and provided for them for 40 years in the desert.
Jesus would not give warnings about the Last Days or about fleeing for nothing, unless He intended to keep His own safe. If Holy Spirit can guide believers out of Afghanistan evading the Taliban, He can lead you to safety. “…so that you may have peace. Here on earth, you will have many trials and sorrows, but take heart, for I have overcome the world” is what He told His apostles (John 16:33) and He would say the same to us today as we edge closer to the time of ‘the night when no man can work’ (John 9:4). When the internet goes down as the controlling élite have promised, many of us, me included will not be able to work, so we will all be trusting to God alone.
God will move others to pray for you also and He Himself will be actioning a plan for your next abode. (Previously in life, I stayed with a believing family for 6 months when I had to move unexpectedly). Everything in this life is temporary, we are just travelling through. He who creates new things from nothing can and will provide for you (Rom 4:17). Bless you, sister.
Thank you. I too recently had a dream where God asked me if my backpack was ready. I also had a dream I was wearing a shirt that said “martyr” on it. This makes me cry, but I guess I need to increase my FAITH. I really do. I’m not trusting God at all. I am just very attached to the daily routine of life and I know God has been warning, but I guess I am hoping it is years away. Not very smart, right? I’ve been trying to prepare, but with no funds it’s hard. My daughter was saying, “Well, I need a toothbrush, right?” as she was packing her “homelessness backpack”. I said, “Well, we have no extras, so don’t pack yours just yet. I mean you still need it!” And we sort of laughed. It helped to ease the stress. But, anyway, I honestly don’t know what to do, except pray, which apparantly I need to do much more of. I greatly appreciate prayers! may God be with all of us in these very dark days.
I’m praying for you also. There are times when we are all anxious and afraid. We are human after all. Even the apostles had times when they were afraid and they knew Jesus personally. God understands. I always pray that God will make me brave like Jesus was. Jesus knew he was going to be crucified long before it happened yet he was able to focus on the situation at hand and do the will of his father every day. I always ask Him, how did you do it? Knowing the horror of what was coming, yet not
being moved by that. I think He simply trusted his Father 100%. He was also the one who said. Take no thought for tomorrow, for tomorrow will take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof. If God’s Word says He will take care of you, then He will. It is not necessary that you know how he will do it. That is human reasoning. Blessed are those who have not seen, and yet believe. Pray for mercy and grace and His supernatural help to help you trust Him. He provides coping skills, and the Holy Spirit is your comforter. You will survive and overcome, and the Lord will put people in your path to help you. You are loved, and valued and God will never leave you or forsake you.
Steve Quayle has said many times to his subscribers that if they know any widows, vets, or single moms who need financial help with rent or food to contact him directly. Here is his email: steve777@stevequayle.com. I’ll keep you in prayer. Keep looking at the Lord and not your circumstance. God will show up for you.
Thank you!
“Is there hope God can change things or do we just have to survive through his judgments?”
Answer: we are to *overcome*.
I have been homeless for the majority of these past 9 years, living in tents, shacks and out of a minivan with my dogs. Never did I think of abandoning threm. It has been brutal and part of my training as a Messianic tzofeh (watchman). Yah has been training a cadre of servants in outdoor living. Everything is under His control. Had to drink water straight out of creeks, get rained on, take down my camps because of storms, get bitten by centipedes, even a rat walked on me and urinated on my beard while sleeping in my minivan!😠
Your walk of faith gets steeper now and no one can help you with that. What I can help you with is give some practical advice:
1) Go on YouTube and watch David Canterbury’s 5C’s video.
2) Learn basic knife sharpening. It’s a must. A Lansky or Marbles puck is satisfactory for basic sharpening and cheap.
3) Sewing kit.
4) Dry bag for your books.
5) Shoe Goo for repairs.
6) Ferrocerium rod & lighters.
7) Crest toothpaste with the flakes is very strong and does not need to be used daily.
8) Organize your medications. Udder balm is a must as well as Vick’s Vaporub. I found Vick’s generics from India and purchased several.
See if you can help somewhere in this season and work part time to get the above.
Welcome to the war.
Thank you for your reply. I have been putting together a list and will buy what I can when I can. Praying for you too.
Blackie Thomas on teaching children basic knife skills. Video came out just a few hours ago!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ry-_mXqtfnw
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