Sarah BranchI must say I went to bed in South Africa last night feeling so strong and positive and knowing that God has prepared me for such a time as this, he brought me back here at this exact time. However shortly after that my friend messaged me to say they’re fetching passports because they were busy burning down their neighbours house, warnings that they will be targeting the farms next and while I lay in the dark I just thought this is something else, with our bags packed at the door incase, our babies sleeping, I was listening to every sound around us, my dad out fighting fires on farms that are being set alight, wondering what all these people will do that have lost their livelihoods , The food shortage there will be, I woke up feeling quite fearful for the first time and over whelmed with what is going on around us.
But as I woke up I had messages from a few friends without me letting them know how I was feeling telling me it is time to worship! I have received the song “I raise a hallelujah” 3 times now and my sister was playing it all day yesterday. She said out of the ashes hope will arise! And we are here to build again in this world. To be his light!
I got a message from God to write down two weeks ago while I was still in Zambia before any of this was happening yet. I didn’t quite know what to do with it or who to shout it out to so haven’t shared it with many people but have had so many confirmations and am so excited to share now! God is preparing his church, things are getting dark all over the world this is not only happening in South Africa but in the darkness his light shines the brightest and he has already over come the world! So long as we are on this planet we are here to do his purpose!
This is the message :
“There will come a day, when all will look upon my face and know he is Lord.
the beginning and the end
I have come to save my people from destruction on the earth. They will not perish or die but have eternal life, all who look upon my name for hope and protection i am their shield of safety and I grant them success and prosperity. Now do not doubt my words of encouragement. They are more precious than rubies and gold. They last for all eternity, I am coming soon Amen.
I asked God, What do I do with this information?
Shout it, shout it from the roof tops, I am coming, I am coming soon! Prepare for war!”
Now we are in South Africa 2 weeks later with absolute chaos breaking loose! Through it all God is still in control over his loved ones and we are still being used for his purpose amongst the chaos for as long as we are on this earth! Do not lose hope with what is going on around us, prepare for war that he is taking us into, the spiritual war to win souls and be the brightest light during the darkest time! It is time to lift up our praises! I encourage us all to stop being filled with fear by watching the news and the terrible things happening and lift your eyes to Jesus to guide us through it all!
I have been reminded of this scripture:
2 chronicles 20:
“After this, the armies of the Moabites, Ammonites, and some of the Meunites declared war on Jehoshaphat. Messengers came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army from Edom is marching against you from beyond the Dead Sea. They are already at Hazazon-tamar.” (This was another name for En-gedi.)
Jehoshaphat was terrified by this news and begged the Lord for guidance. He also ordered everyone in Judah to begin fasting. So people from all the towns of Judah came to Jerusalem to seek the Lord’s help.
Jehoshaphat stood before the community of Judah and Jerusalem in front of the new courtyard at the Temple of the Lord. He prayed, “O Lord, God of our ancestors, you alone are the God who is in heaven. You are ruler of all the kingdoms of the earth. You are powerful and mighty; no one can stand against you! O our God, did you not drive out those who lived in this land when your people Israel arrived? And did you not give this land forever to the descendants of your friend Abraham? Your people settled here and built this Temple to honor your name. They said, ‘Whenever we are faced with any calamity such as war, plague, or famine, we can come to stand in your presence before this Temple where your name is honored. We can cry out to you to save us, and you will hear us and rescue us.’
“And now see what the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir are doing. You would not let our ancestors invade those nations when Israel left Egypt, so they went around them and did not destroy them. Now see how they reward us! For they have come to throw us out of your land, which you gave us as an inheritance. O our God, won’t you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help.”
As all the men of Judah stood before the Lord with their little ones, wives, and children, the Spirit of the Lord came upon one of the men standing there. His name was Jahaziel son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite who was a descendant of Asaph.
He said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. Tomorrow, march out against them. You will find them coming up through the ascent of Ziz at the end of the valley that opens into the wilderness of Jeruel. But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the Lord is with you!”
Then King Jehoshaphat bowed low with his face to the ground. And all the people of Judah and Jerusalem did the same, worshiping the Lord. Then the Levites from the clans of Kohath and Korah stood to praise the Lord, the God of Israel, with a very loud shout.
Early the next morning the army of Judah went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. On the way Jehoshaphat stopped and said, “Listen to me, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be able to stand firm. Believe in his prophets, and you will succeed.”
After consulting the people, the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the Lord and praising him for his holy splendor. This is what they sang:
“Give thanks to the Lord;
his faithful love endures forever!”
At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the Lord caused the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves. The armies of Moab and Ammon turned against their allies from Mount Seir and killed every one of them. After they had destroyed the army of Seir, they began attacking each other. So when the army of Judah arrived at the lookout point in the wilderness, all they saw were dead bodies lying on the ground as far as they could see. Not a single one of the enemy had escaped.
King Jehoshaphat and his men went out to gather the plunder. They found vast amounts of equipment, clothing, and other valuables—more than they could carry. There was so much plunder that it took them three days just to collect it all! On the fourth day they gathered in the Valley of Blessing, which got its name that day because the people praised and thanked the Lord there. It is still called the Valley of Blessing today.
Then all the men returned to Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat leading them, overjoyed that the Lord had given them victory over their enemies. They marched into Jerusalem to the music of harps, lyres, and trumpets, and they proceeded to the Temple of the Lord.
When all the surrounding kingdoms heard that the Lord himself had fought against the enemies of Israel, the fear of God came over them. So Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.”
Fast and pray for Gods direction, take your positions that he has directed you to take and then praise! As they started to praise their enemies turned on each other and killed each other off. It was Gods battles not theirs, but they did go into battle praising God.
We have prayed over our homes, farms and country, we have taken our positions and it is now time to PRAISE!! And bring hope out of the ashes!