{"id":158824,"date":"2020-10-25T17:53:09","date_gmt":"2020-10-25T21:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/z3news.com\/w\/?p=158824"},"modified":"2020-10-26T11:00:06","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T15:00:06","slug":"trapped-red-sea-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/z3news.com\/w\/trapped-red-sea-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Our “Trapped at the Red Sea” time"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is why I suffer as I do. Still, I am not ashamed; for I know Him [and I am personally acquainted with Him] whom I have believed [with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in the truth of His deity], and I am persuaded [beyond any doubt] that He is able to guard that which I have entrusted to Him until that day [when I stand before Him]. 2 Timothy 1:12 AMP version<\/strong><\/p>\n

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God doesn\u2019t waste time on the inconsequential, He warns so that we who belong to and remain steadfast in Him, will not fear that which eternally holds absolutely no threat for us.<\/u><\/h4>\n

We must always remember; the condition and safety of our Spirit<\/strong> is God\u2019s focus and priority, as it is Satan\u2019s!<\/h4>\n

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Our \u201ctrapped at the shore of the Red Sea\u201d moment<\/u><\/strong><\/h5>\n

While still largely seen from a distance, it is increasingly evident that \u201cpharaoh\u2019s army\u201d (the NWO\/beast system) is on the move, riding us down. Our situation is eerily similar to that of the children of Israel for we have\u00a0in our own abilities, absolutely no way to escape the onslaught.<\/p>\n

Yet, we as followers of Christ possess that which the children of Israel could have never even dreamed existed! God has graciously provided us with EVERYTHING needed, to be triumphant in these times!<\/p>\n

They had no scripture, but only dimly remembered\u00a0stories<\/em> of a God, who more than 400 years prior had made a promise to Abraham. Yet, enslaved for generations, they were nowhere near and most could no longer conceive of a \u201cpromised land\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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  • WE have The WORD OF GOD \u2013 The Word of Life and the power thereof; serving us as the weapon with which we actively fight and prevail in spiritual battle AND the lamp which illuminates our path.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    They knew only the lifeless gods (idols) of Egypt<\/em>, propped up in a \u201cdeity status\u201d by priests performing limited miracles, by the power of Satan. (This will be repeated under the antichrist.) [Matthew 24:24, 2 Thessalonians 2:9].<\/p>\n

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    • WE have direct access to and an open invitation to boldly come into the very throne room of The Living God<\/em>, to participate in an amazing personal relationship with Him!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      They knew of and greatly feared the powerful\u00a0military<\/em> of their captors.<\/p>\n

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      • WE have Jesus and His mighty armies marching alongside us<\/em>, fighting for and with us! [2 Kings 6:16, 1 John 4:4] <\/strong><\/li>\n
      • WE advance under His delegated spiritual authority, with the ability and even the mandate to while we preach the good news, tangibly exhibit the supernatural power of Him who we preach, by casting out demons and healing the sick! [Mark 16:15-18]<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        They had a few who tried to faithfully pass down the vaguely remembered stories of old<\/em>, which for most of the people amounted to \u201cthe powerless, nonsensical ramblings of old men\u201d\u2026<\/p>\n

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        • WE have the Holy Spirit, who covets being active in our lives<\/em>, leading the desirous on right paths and on to an ever more vibrant relationship with Jesus. He is our comforter, encourager and spiritual \u201cfloatation device\u201d, when the waves threaten to take us under!<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Ancient history<\/u><\/strong><\/h5>\n

          The Israelites experienced the miraculous in spades, yet they repeatedly complained about hardship, brazenly attacked the very nature of God, and actually accused Him of leading them into the wilderness, only to let them die!<\/em> [Exodus 14:11, 15:24, 16:2-3, 17:2, Numbers 14:2-4] They decided that trusting everything to God, was \u201cway too much to be expected of them\u201d.<\/u> In the face of uncertainty and fear, had God allowed it, they would have returned to minimal sustenance and maximum abuse, from those who being akin to members of the beast system<\/em>, thought nothing of killing they and their children at whim.<\/p>\n

          With few exceptions, that entire generation perished, having died unable to enter the promised land and His rest (a type and shadow of Heaven). [Hebrews 3:10-12]<\/p>\n

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          Our reality<\/u><\/strong><\/h5>\n

          Again operating in the miraculous, doing what no one else could do for us<\/em>, Jesus delivers us from our captor (Satan) when we genuinely repent, commit to, obey and participate in a true relationship with Him! In light of this, it is beyond tragic<\/em> that as we\u2019re seeing \u201cpharaoh\u2019s armies\u201d rapidly advancing, and though things haven\u2019t begun to really heat up yet, many are living in debilitating distress and fear.<\/em><\/p>\n

          Most certainly these entities and their goals are real, big and bad \u2013 BUT Jesus, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, is INFINITELY<\/u> \u201cbigger and badder\u201d<\/strong> (more powerful)! Never stopping, He continually acts on behalf of those whom He will ultimately introduce to His Father as His beloved bride.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

          That said, will we be found cowering, crying out in fear, begging to have this cup taken from us or even asking God to let us die, in hopes of escaping the Biblically prophesied horror to come? Will we be heard complaining that what God requires of us is way too much to expect, that He has no right to lay such a load on anyone?<\/em><\/p>\n

          Are we going to, like the Israelites thought to do; willingly go into slavery, abuse and in our case certain spiritual death under the antichrist’s beast system, rather than resolutely traveling the narrow, difficult road of Christ – enduring to the end?<\/p>\n

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          Will you “want to go back” too? [John 6:67-69, Luke 9:62, Luke 18:8]<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n

          OR instead<\/u>, will we cling tightly to a faith guided, laser focus as we follow our Shepherd no matter the difficulty, ultimately arriving in the lush green pastures and refreshing still waters of home<\/em>?<\/p>\n

          Remember, when our grip threatens to give out and slip, HIS\u00a0WILL NOT!<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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          Prophetic \u201cbirthing process\u201d<\/u><\/strong><\/h5>\n

          That which will be “birthed” out of the tribulation is the earthly reign of our Lord!<\/p>\n

          How are we navigating what Jesus compared to \u201cbirth pangs\u201d, with COVID-19 being the prophetic equivalent of a woman\u2019s birth water breaking? Do we understand that as was true for the Israelites, our \u201ctrapped at the Red Sea moment\u201d, will be but the beginning of many tests (birth pangs\/contractions of increasing intensity and frequency), ultimately proving if we will believe, trust and obey God?<\/p>\n

          We\u2019re truly just getting started folks\u2026 Scripture discloses that BILLIONS (with a capital B) will die in these times [Revelation 6:2-8], among them will be many of God\u2019s children, for we are not exempted from trials and tribulation! [Matthew 24:29-31, Mark 13:24-27]\u00a0 Indeed, Jesus forewarned that we should expect troubles for following Him, including extreme persecution and even death.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

          Know too, there is GREAT REWARD<\/strong> waiting for those who endure to the end, remaining faithful to our Magnificent Lord, obeying His commandments!<\/p>\n

          It is the righteous<\/em> who are urged\/welcomed to run into our \u201cfaithful and true\u201d strong tower, where we assured of spiritual safety<\/em><\/u>!<\/p>\n

          A word of warning;<\/u> if the promises we are \u201cstanding on\u201d include only that which appear \u201cgood\u201d to us<\/em>, we are in grave error and DANGER. God “promises” both blessings and curses, with the receipt of either being fully contingent upon on our obedience to Him<\/em>. Common are they who wrongly believe they\u2019re entitled to receive the promises\/blessings of God, while trampling upon His precepts. [Psalms 50:16-17] Many who do this will ultimately renounce their faith, hearing from Jesus \u201cdepart from me, I never knew you\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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          Jesus is very particular about His bride [Ephesians 5:27]<\/u><\/strong><\/h5>\n

          Satan and his henchmen (demon and human) are expert at planting seeds, even full-grown forests of fear, for they know\u00a0that fear and despair cannot and DO NOT co-exist with faith and hope.<\/u><\/p>\n

          The company of souls whom Jesus will proudly present to the Father as His beloved bride, will include NO\u00a0cowards<\/em> (those who have once belonged to Him, but in fear choose to abandon\/deny Him). [Revelation 21:8, Matthew 10:33]<\/p>\n

          Thankfully, God actually walks with us, giving us strength and bolstering our courage \u2013 accomplished in large part through our appropriation of His Grace! God doesn\u2019t expect anything from us that He won\u2019t also make a way for us to accomplish!<\/p>\n

          By the strength and courage found in Him, we MUST have \u201ca backbone of steel\u201d<\/em>, or we may not make it. [Isaiah 35:3-4, Hebrews 12:12-13]<\/p>\n

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          Here am I, send me<\/u><\/strong><\/h5>\n

          Scripture tells that some will be supernaturally protected and provided for, even performing miracles\u00a0while diligently working to introduce others to Jesus. How will potential brothers and sisters in Christ understand the Gospel, unless someone rightly explains it to them? [Acts 8:26-31]<\/p>\n

          In response to His question “who will go for us”<\/u> [Isaiah 6:8], would you gladly volunteer to remain, working alongside He and His armies, snatching souls from the clutching talons of the hosts of hell?<\/em><\/p>\n

          Millions of Christians have been martyred for their unwavering faith in Jesus. These and the multitudes who are yet to join them, would not and will not give up the Savior in exchange for ANYTHING!<\/u><\/p>\n

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          Will you fellowship with these at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

          When in the thickest darkness we cannot see our way, remember that darkness is as light to God – there is NO obstacle big enough to prevent His rescue of our soul!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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