“This is the season that many have looked into. This is the season of anticipation. The world looks in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed.
‘Who are they?’ you may ask. These are those who come during these last days upon earth. For they have traveled long; they have wandered far.
They are like the finest wine that I have saved to last. They have gone through many winters. They have suffered the loss of many things. They have not stood in the limelight. They know My voice better than those of the brethren.
They have been alone in the desert. They have been around you in the city. They have been shunned and esteemed not. They have been men of many sorrows. Their roads have not been filled with rosy centers, but they have always looked to the dawn of a new day.
For these are My mighty ones. I have broken them so that they might live for me only. Don’t look for a Saul or someone who stands out in the crowd, for I don’t look on the outward appearance.
But the minstrel will again take up his lute. The mountains will break into song yet again. For the speech that I pour forth in this hour will put all the ancient poets to shame.
For as the horsemen ride across the plain, and famine and pestilence ride upon their steeds, a song will be heard from My warriors. For their spears will pierce the hearts of the enemy. And even though the pestilence rides on, a shout and a cry will be heard from the enemy down below. For even though he is about to pull out all of his arsenal in this hour, he has not known about these sons of mine.
For the world is giving forth its birth pangs, and even now these sons of mine are being birthed.”
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” (Romans 8:18-24)
Author: Stephen Hanson
Stephen Hanson of In His Truth Ministries came to the Lord is a special way in 1975 and has been prophesying regularly since. In these end-time birthing pangs we are to be reminded that judgment must first begin with the household of God. Will we be prepared and ready?
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Thank you for sharing this word. There have been many years of challenges, including the one thing that could never happen, the death of my twin brother. It felt like I lost half of myself when he died & although one never recovers from a substantial loss of the most beautiful soul that has been a part of your world, I found a way through with God’s assistance, love & support. One of my best friends gave me a CD with Casting Crowns’ “Praise You In This Storm”. I listened to it & shut it off part of the way into the song. I was ANGRY at God, the World & every happy person in it that still had their loved one in their life. I made healing a top priority & pushed myself to try & move through the healing process & not lose my relationship with God. I prayed, read countless books, attended Griefshare at my church, attended Hospice sponsored events & other counseling sessions. Finally I reached the point to play the song again. I listened to the verses & cried the entire time but I finally could relate to the verses. I miss my twin brother every day that I do life without him but this devastating tragedy resulted in a stronger & deeper faith in me. Knowing what is coming makes me believe that God has allowed our family to go through many challenges to grow our faith, our trust & to search for Him. I believe that when things truly fall apart, in a scope & scale unfathomable to me, I will truly be able to praise Him for all the storms I & my family endured to strengthen us for a new reality & life. I pray fervently that God will find myself… Read more »
It is only through loss, when Jesus breaks our hearts, that He can then put them back together. I have twin boys, so I understand, only in part, the tremendous impact of that loss on you, expat girl. About 20 years ago, I suffered Intense loss regarding the sickness of a child, and that experience brought a level of mercy toward others in my life that I was not capable of before the suffering. My attitude towards other Christians had much more mercy rather than swift judgment or criticism. It is truly amazing what the Father can do when HE breaks our hearts and then puts them back together. Bless His Holy Name! The Lord Jesus uses our suffering to conform us into His image.
Amen Joseph! Praise be to God! My “brokenness” made me more compassionate, empathetic & less judgmental of people living with illness, constant pain & deep loss. His Works in Us are AMAZING & only with hindsight can we realize & appreciate that our toughest challenges yielded the MOST FRUIT in us!
Beautiful and true Joseph……how the compassion for others can mature when we experience our own excruciating loss and trouble. Oh, the profound wisdom of our Father.
Hang in there my dear. I lost my mum in May this year and trust me, the journey has been excruciating. There hasn’t been a day that I haven’t prayed to God to make it my last. First a miscarriage, then mum. I have more people waiting to greet me in heaven than earth, lol. Amidst all these trials, I clearly heard God telling me ‘TO BE STILĹ AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD.’ His ways are not our ways. I have had visions on visions of mum being happy in heaven, of future events. God started using me only after I realised the vanity in serving this world and turned to him wholeheartedly to use me and let his will be done in my life. He loves you still and has never ever left your side. Our days on this earth is numbered but we cannot even comprehend what he has prepared for us in heaven. The most earnest prayer a saint can ever pray is in the weakest moment of their lives. No one can comfort you better than Jesus. Remember Job, the day I lost my mum the message given to me was,”THE LORD GAVE AND THE LORD TOOK AWAY, BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD.”
Expat Girl,
If your brother knew the Lord Jesus Christ, then it is only a temporary separation. You will have all eternity with him. Our lives here on this earth are temporary, and a vapor and a midst. God has prepared a place for you and for your brother.
Praise God that He is bringing you to a deeper trust in Him. He is perfect in all His ways. We can rejoice for your brother, if he is in Christ. And, yes, it is a process that we struggle to understand. But we can appreciate the hope that we have in Christ, and the banner over us is love.
My husband doesn’t usually have visions. The Holy Spirit just speaks to him directly. But a few days ago he had a vision of Jesus for the very first time. He was at the side of his bed and reached out his hand and communicated without words, “come on, let’s go.” My husband wasn’t sure what it meant but figured it would be revealed but just thought it was interesting. I paused to wonder because I feel like the Holy Spirit is revealing much of this word to me in regards to these “mighty ones.”
Another powerful prophetic word about “More exposure coming in 2016.” From Esther Hadassah. https://www.hiskingdomprophecy.com/more-2016-exposures-coming/ 5 Words in 1 America – Repent! AMERICA: You have called the messengers of Jehovah, liars, who do not know what they are saying, but soon the real liars will be exposed. Those who have said, “Oh nothing can happen because the LORD is on our side….” Brothers and sisters, the LORD says, “Turn to Me, turn to Me, turn to Me now, because the trouble draws nigh. Listen to My prophets and you will live.” I am pleading for mercy and staying on the wall. Where are the real children of Yahweh who truly hear His voice and follow it? Many who call themselves great church leaders in AMERICA will also be caught up by surprise, because they have no idea what’s coming…… and yet they reject prophecies calling them, ‘and Old Testament affair’. Oh America, repent, because Jehovah loves you and wants to save you. Do not take His mercy for granted. Europe: GO back to the LORD! I cry, for the whole word now to just GO back to the LORD-YAHWEH. Distress is going to increase and men will wish they had said,”YES” to Jesus. The sin of many nations is begging God for His wrath. Europe: God is calling for your urgent repentance. I see trouble coming to some very key nations in Europe. One of them is France. Can we help them to pray so that the Holy Spirit can convict them to repentance, because it is not well for France. There is serious trouble about to happen, but the only plea is the Blood of Jesus. France must repent for rejecting Jesus Christ and for Sexual sin. We can plead for their mercy in one accord and pray that the… Read more »
Me and my family have gone through so much loss for so man years and it has taught us to look toward the Lord and fear not. I am praying I am found worthy to be one that this word is referencing! It is exciting really! We are living out the book of Revelation!!! I have NO DOUBT whatsoever that when the bottom falls out, however that looks in the natural, people will know those that have boldly stood for Christ in the past and search us out!! That is been what the Lord has been preparing me for the past year.
The mighty ones…soldiers of the kingdom not distracted or encumbered with the cares of life. Through the fire and pruning they’ve learned to abide in the shadow of the Almighty. They seek first the kingdom and the righteous of God. I asked the Holy Spirit exactly what does it look like to seek first the kingdom? His response was simple yet profound…you seen nothing else.
That seen should be seek…typing without reading glasses.
Actually, i like it with the word see as well, we should only “see” Him , nothing else
Great word Stephen and thank you for your work in the Lord! I pray I am worthy for his blessings!
Lord, count and prepare Me! Thank God for the Message and the messenger.
Thank you Stephen, and thank you for the Scripture
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stephen thank you, for years I’ve been looking for an explanation for my hardships. Am i being punished, attacked, tested, tribulated. and of course preachers make it worse saying i should have this or that and if i dont its my fault because we are supposed to be prosperous and happy. But your word explained it all. I’ve been being broken to identify with Christ. thank you for 16 years I’ve been trying to figure this out and sought out several pastors without any help
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