Dear Global Christian Warriors,
Join us on this 21 day repentance journey to study His Word on Judgments. The point is to repent now to be fully His, as His Judgment unfolds. God willing, we will also include each day a suggested issue to repent of. We hope to bless you, to edify you, to strengthen you with His Word, consistent with 2 Timothy 3:16-17: "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."
TODAY'S REPENTANCE REFLECTION:
Judgment Vial #3 ~ A Fish Out of Water
Christians have long been associated with the Fish Symbol. It is said the First Century Church used this as their secret symbol and a readily recognizable identifier to determine who was with the brethren. The "Messianic Seal," a combination of a Fish symbol entwined with a Menorah and Star of David, has been found among archeological digs in Jerusalem dating back to 2000 years ago.
In the Bible story commonly known as "Abraham's Bosom" we see "The Great Divide." The "rich man" has gone to the grave without Christ and Lazarus is now being comforted by Abraham. I think this story is a great allegory for today's lesson:
23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
~Luke 16:23-24 (KJV)
Abraham reminds him that they have reached a juncture where there is no more "passing over" from side to side. Lazarus can no longer reach him in order to assuage his thirst.
Then the "rich man" (who symbolizes someone who had access to abundant spiritual blessings and spiritual opportunity while still alive) asks if Abraham would send Lazarus to testify to his "father's house" and his "five brethren." Abraham wisely tells him: They ALREADY have had Moses and the prophets. Let them hear them! (verse 29).
But here's the clincher of this story: Remember that Lazarus was the name of the person Jesus raised from the dead in front of a huge crowd! Listen carefully to the "rich man's" next request as he is now in a place of torment:
30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
~Luke 16:30 (KJV)
Consider the irony here as this has ALREADY HAPPENED yet they DID NOT REPENT! Of course, this is a shadow and type of Jesus Christ's resurrection. Abraham rightly now proclaims Judgment upon him and his family!:
31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
~Luke 16:31 (KJV)
Vial Judgment #3:
4And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood.
5And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.
6For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.
7And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.
~Revelation 16:4-7 (KJV)
If the Judgments in Revelation were listed as weather events, we might describe them as follows:
The 7 Seals are "Category 1" ~ SOME DAMAGE
The 7 Trumpets are "Category 3" ~ DEVASTATING DAMAGE
The 7 Bowls/Vials are "Category 5"~ CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE.
Let's look again at the "layering" affect and exponential intensity found in all of the Seal/Trumpet/Vial Judgments:
Seal Judgment #3: The Black Horse of FAMINE (Hunger abounds)
Trumpet Judgment #3: BITTER WATERS ~33% loss of fish/sea life
Vial Judgment #3: NO MORE FRESH WATERS ~ 100% loss of fish/sea life
Thus, at this stage of the Revelation Judgments, not only is there no cool water to assuage the thirst of tormented people anymore, we can clearly see there are no more "fish" on the planet either. There is no one to model a resurrected life through the Holy Spirit. The Saints are removed and there is NO ONE who can pass over this Great Divide anymore and offer you a drink. Truly a catastrophe!
“How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?”
~Romans 10:14 (KJV)
So, in the spiritual world, the churches have gone from Spiritual famine, to Bitter waters, to DEAD, just like the cursed fig tree. Jesus cursed the fig tree because it wasn't bearing any fruit. Jesus warned the churches in Revelation about this exact thing:
15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
16So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.
~Revelation 3:15-17 (KJV)
Here in the United States, there is the start of skyrocketing gas prices, "supply chain" breakdowns, escalating food prices and shuttered churches. It is quite obvious that God is removing His Hand of protection and blessings from the nations which were originally founded upon a Judeo-Christian ethic.
Rapidly on the heals of these "broken seals" comes the Trumpet Judgments. Perhaps the "great red mountain" thrown into the sea is the complete financial collapse of the United States. That will be "bitter waters" indeed for the rest of the planet.
These Judgments are meant to show us what we REALLY need. We don't need any more fake political "peace deals." We need the Prince of Peace.
"For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit. They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse,” says the LORD.
~Jeremiah 6:13-15 (Berean Study Bible)
We can't live on "bread alone." We need "bread providers" --Truth speakers! The "fish" who will feed the hungry!
“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
~Matthew 4:19 (Berean Study Bible)
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
~Matthew 4:4 (KJV)
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
~Romans 10:17 (KJV)
Through these Judgments, God is trying to create in us a SPIRITUAL HUNGER AND THIRST for Him!
It's time to REPENT personally and nationally!
In the natural realm, our potable water comes from two sources: Surface Water and Ground Water. Surface water comes from snow and ice melt off which then runs into our rivers, streams and lakes. Ground Water comes from rain that seeps into the ground and then is stored in natural aquifers. It must bubble up in natural springs or be pumped from the ground by a dug well.
As persecution and tribulations ramp up on Planet Earth, let's pray for melting hearts, bubbling up passion, and more laborers to pump the water.
Stay thirsty, my friend.
Next up: The 4th Vial Judgment begins...Scorched by the Son.
Stay Tuned.
It's time for us to REPENT before all hope is gone. The Lord Himself : sanctifies and cleanses us, His Bride, with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish." (Ephesians 5: 26-27)
~Jonah 3:8-9 (KJV)
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Brothers and sisters in Christ: You and I were born for such a time as this. We are to minister to others during the serious shakings ahead, expected in all nations. Studying the 21 signs of Judgment, our faith is built up to preach to others to find Him NOW. To do so, we need today to build up our spiritual strength through times of private repentance. We can also share times of fellowship, sharing testimonies of repentance to encourage us further.
The fear of God is not a terror that He is against us or will strike without cause or warning. Rather, the awe, the reverential fear of God, produces wise, healthy actions, as when the midwives feared God more than Pharaoh, and saved the male children, including Moses.
During these 21 days, as your doctor and the Lord may direct, you may also wish to fast as the Lord leads. Removing old sin strongholds spiritually may also act as a blessing to detox your body physically.
When you repented to come into His Kingdom, you became a vessel filled with His Holy Spirit. We are to fear, have an awesome respect for, the Living God, not fear of man, nor fear of death.
Join us in this spiritual journey to study His Word on Judgments and to repent to avoid Judgment.
You may want to ask "where did this surface in me?" Is it a generational curse? How does it show up in my character today? If you confess that sin pattern, the Lord will forgive you. You can then sincerely repent, replacing that stronghold with His Holy Word.
A key one is found in Matthew 28: 18: " And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth."
No need for a theologian. The word "all" means ALL.
Revelation 1: 17-18 could not be more clear: "And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, 'Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death."
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First Layer of Judgments: THE SEALS
REPENT!
Second Layer of Judgments: THE TRUMPS
REPENT!
WOE, WOE, WOE. The three woes begin.
#7) Day #14: The 7th Trumpet Judgment ~ Woeful Note
The kingdom of the world has become
the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah,
and he will reign for ever and ever.
~(Revelation 11:15).
THERE IS NO MORE REPENTANCE.
GOD'S WRATH IS UPON THE WORLD.
Third Layer of WRATH Judgments: THE VIALS
#1) FESTERING SORES AND BOILS ~ On those who took the "Mark of the Beast."
#2) SEAS TURN TO BLOOD ~ everything in the sea dies.
#3) FRESH LAKES AND RIVERS TURN TO BLOOD ~ no more fresh drinking water.
#4) SUN SCORCHES INTENSE HEAT ~ no more protective shield around the planet (ozone layer?).
#5) BLACKNESS DESCENDS ON THE EARTH ~ people chew their tongues in agony but refuse to repent as their hearts are impenetrable.
#6) LIES, like boastful frogs, COME OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF SATAN, THE ANTICHRIST, THE FALSE PROPHET ~ accompanied by demonic "signs and wonders." The Battle of Armegeddon.
#7) FINAL DESTRUCTION OF EARTH BY GIANT HAILSTONES AND EARTHQUAKES ~ Cities collapse. No more mountains or islands.
IT IS FINISHED
Vengeance of the Lord for all martyrs
and slain prophets.
If you have not already joined us, do please join our ongoing project to call on God's Solution to end our physical drought in the Western States of the USA, as well as ending the spiritual drought in every nation . www.endingdroughtgodsway.com
This 21 day repentance journey, this one focused on Judgments, is part of our ongoing cleansing as His Bride, getting ready to meet Him as our Bridegroom.
A special page on all of these signs of His Judgment has been set up on that website. Please join us!
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An overview of God's Hand in this repentance ministry is presented in this recent zoom call. May it encourage you: https://youtu.be/wCur1s4e97I
Do you see repentance as vital for our times? To our knowledge National Day of Repentance is the only Christian ministry focusing solely on personal and national repentance in every nation and applying it in our lives.
No church, no denomination supports us, only YOU! Though we work as volunteers, costs and requests for food pour in each day far beyond our capacity to fulfill these requests.
Would you please pray for us? And then give from a cheerful heart as the Lord leads? THANK YOU--whatever the amount you give, you'll receive a blessing--- 2 Corinthians 8: 2-4 and Luke 8:3--- and Fruit that will abound to your spiritual account, Philippians 4:17.
God bless you.
Pastor Jeff Daly
National Day of Repentance
pastorjeff@repentday.com
Every Wednesday NDR hosts a one hour zoom call focusing on one sin pattern that we all have. You'll have private time with the Holy Spirit to review that sin with Him and then have time to confess it, as well as to repent, fully put it behind you, replacing that old stronghold with His Word. JOY follows repentance! The call is at 11 AM pacific, 2 PM eastern, 5 AM Thursday, Eastern Australia time. Direct Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87050808691?pwd=ZkMvM3VtTDF6TUFCKytDdE9vZ0V0UT09 Password 1221
