Date
sent: Fri, 20 Dec 1996
From: rnkholmes
<rnkholmes@accsoft.com.au>
Dear Friends
I hope the following
inspires you to pray
and seek the Lord Christ. Many false prophets are prophesying 'peace
peace'
when war is rolling across the plains. Many are saying 'God bless you'
when judgment is rising like a storm. On that note seek God, for the
coming
revival will bring both!
THE COMING
STORM
Back in 1993
I was in prayer, when I had
an open vision. That is, my eyes were open, but all I could see was a
storm.
I was looking out west and over the mountains came dark and ominous
clouds-
the rain grew so thick so quickly that I was almost blinded as I
watched.
Then bolts
of lightning began to strike the
ground, but rather than retreating they pierced the ground and cut
swaths
of destruction through the city. I knew thousands were dying in the
city,
and the destruction was terrible. However I could see that none of the
lightning bolts had struck or torn through churches. They were not
destroyed
but rather provided a place of protection.
Then in 1994
I saw this storm again in a
vision. The storm this time came so fast that it was completely
unheralded
by the meteorologists. The Spirit expressly said "In the same way they
did not see this coming, neither will the church at large discern the
judgement
I am preparing. It will come, it will come quickly, it will strike
suddenly,
warn my people to repent, to pray that in judgement, mercy shall
triumph".
The following
vision was once posted at Chavda
Ministries Webpage (Prophetic Perspective Vol 5Part V):
Subject: Bonnie
Chavda's Vision "It Will
Be Very Violent"
Recently, Bonnie
received a vision in which
the Lord showed her things concerning imminent visitation in this
nation.
In the
vision, I was standing on a landmap
of the U.S.A. The states stretched out from me in front and behind. I
was
facing west and above me, from horizon to horizon, was a ceiling of
very
thick, black, angry clouds. Their appearance was that of an
approaching,
terrible storm. In one place, there was an opening in the clouds.
There,
rays of very bright sunlight shown through. Seeing this, I understood
that
a spiritual storm was imminent, and that in the wake of this storm,
hope,
peace, and joy would shine from heaven. I heard a voice say, "This is
the
refreshing. IT WILL BE VERY VIOLENT."
Suddenly, I
was standing on the flat wheat
fields of the midwest. In the distance, approaching at tremendous
speed,
was a terrible cyclone funnel cloud. The earth all around this
appraoching
cyclone was kicked up in a tremendous frenzy. As I watched, a series of
scenes from the movie adaptation of the American classic by L Frank
Baum,
The Wizard of Oz, passed before me. With each picture, a voice
describes
things that will take place as this coming "wind" moved accross the
land.
I understood that It will not be sinners, false religions, or even
political
institutions, including the media, that will most vehemently question
and
oppose the coming "wind". It will be institutions of Christian
Tradition
and influence, including those who claim the "fullness of the Spirit".
I saw the
girl Dorothy, in her humility,
purity, and faith, as a type of the Bride of Christ. She was running
home
as the storm approached. Seeking shelter, she ran into her bedroom and
climbed into her bed. But I knew this place that had seemed, in the
past,
able to bring consolation and sheild from every terror, would not keep
out this storm. The comfort she had found in the familiar things in the
past would not uphold her in what was coming. As the wind surrounded
Dorothy's
whole house, the screens, doors, windows, and shutters were caught up
in
the power of the wind and began flying off.. God said, Everything that
can be shaken will be shaken. Everything in which you have found safety
or comfort but not from Me will be exposed and uprooted."
I found
myself standing in the swirling house
as it was lifted by the cyclone. Looking out, I saw every kind of
debris,
both worthless and formerly valuable, flying around before my eyes.
This
"wind" tested the true strength of things formerly trusted in and
exposed
many things formerly covered. With all the dirt, debris, cows, and
farmers
swirling before me, the Lord said, "There will be those who will call
this
wind demonic because of what it will make manifest. Demons will be
stirred
up, the flesh will be made obvious, things formerly hidden will be
exposed
and seen as they are in relation to My Spirit: BUT THIS WIND IS FROM
ME!"
I realized how human logic and tradition, not being subject to the
spirit,
will misread the appearance of what is to come, and will deny that
Jesus
is driving the wind. But Jesus said, "I have come not to bring peace,
but
a sword," and again, "Anything spoken against the Son of Man will be
forgiven,
but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven." I
trembled
at these words, for I had expected that the visitation we had so long
sought
would come as welcome delight for all. Now I was being warned that it
will
not be so. But God will refresh and empower everyone who gladly
receives
Him in fullness.
Then passing
before me was Myra Gulch, the
school teacher who hated Dorothy's little dog, Toto, because he
constantly
stirred up her chickens! She was peddling by on her bicycle with a
bitter
and determined look on her face. Trapped in the basket on the back of
her
bicycle was Toto. Miss Gluch had tried to imprison Dorothy's protector
and companion, but Toto escaped to accompany Dorothy on her journey.
The
schoolteacher changed and became the wicked witch. The witch was intent
on killing Toto, destroying Dorothy, and enslaving the inhabitants of
the
land of Oz. The Holy Spirit said, "Do you know who I am in this
picture?"
Though this would certainly offend the religious, and surprised me, the
Lord said, "I am 'Toto" -just like Toto is Dorothy's constant
comforter,
friend, protector, and guide, I am with you! Witchcraft wants to
control
the Holy Spirit and put God in a box! Miss Gulch is a picture of the
spirit
of witchcraft working through the arm of the flesh and legalism to
"manage",
define, and ultimately resist God through religious tradition and
control.This
spirit hates the anointing and God's anointed ones because they are
like
the "wind". You don't know where it comes from or where it goes; you
cannot
trap the wind! The Holy Spirit, who is God Almighty and resident Lord
of
the church, but who, in utter humility will never exalt or impose
himself,
will come only where He is recognized, welcomed, and loved. He will be
resisted and spurned by those who have not known him intimately but
have
only known of him or by theological definition.
Then the
Lord showed me who will respond
as God makes up his army in this hour. On her way to the Emerald city
to
see the Great Wizard, Dorothy encounters and is joined by a little band
of other unlikely seekers. They are unified, not because they are
alike,
nor because any one of them is great in themselves, but because they
have
one common goal, to see the Great Oz. There are three who take up with
Dorothy: Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion. Scarecrow illustrates
people
whose childlike faith and simplicity of heart make them appear to be
foolish
to the world and to the carnal minded. His prayer is, "If I only had a
brain!" Of the scarecrows, God said, "I have chosen the foolish things
of the world to confound the wise. In weakness I will be shown strong."
There is Tin Man, whose rusted joints have put him out of action until
Dorothy comes along. He longs for a real heart and when she finds him,
Dorothy oils his rusted joints and returns him to his former vigor. Of
Tin Man, God said, "These are my 'Caleb' people, those who have been
'put
out to pasture.'" Silver haired, retired in the natural, who would be
passed
over by another army, but who have in them that "different spirit" and
a heart that fully follows the Lord. They will receive fresh oil and be
recommissioned for use in this hour! At 80 years old, Caleb declared,
"We
can take the land!" And there is Cowardly Lion, afraid of his own
shadow,
but loyal to his friends even in the face of death. He is a type of
many
who, tho born of the Lion of Judah, have been Intimidated by the spirit
of witchcraft, which hates the anointing. Though once depressed by
their
own weakness, they will ROAR in the day of His army as the anointing of
the Holy Spirit comes upon them. They see a cause and a King for whom
they
can fight! Of this army, God says, "It is not by might nor by power but
by My Spirit!" (Zec 4:6)
This little
army approaches the Emerald City
and rings the bell. The high, beautiful fortress illustrates the
kingdom
of our "inheritance with the saints in light" (Col 1:12). It is also
the
place of visitation and revelation. Hidden in its towers and recesses
are
all spiritual riches, miracles, and power, for all manner of healing
and
signs. Al little door within the gate slides open and out pops the
agitated
face of the doorkeeper. "GO AWAY!" he croaks at Dorothy and slams the
opening.
The Lord said, "The spirit of religion will refuse my army and resist
their
entrance to and possession of the resources of their kingdom." Many who
have held power in religious settings will be threatened by this army
and
will resist it. In spite of them, the army will gain entrance to the
Kingdom.
Once inside, Dorothy and her friends approach the hall where the Great
Oz gives audience to his seekers. I could feel intense power and heat
as
thunderings and fire came forth when Oz spoke. The little band trembled
terribly as they neared the One who would fill all their requests and
transform
them. Suddenly, Toto jumps from Dorothy's arms and runs to a curtain
which
conceals a small room at one side of the altar that reflects the
awesome
face of Oz. Pulling it back, Toto reveals a delightful, wise, and
loving
old gentleman. It is the image of this man, mixed with fire and
thunderings,
that shows forth the Great and Terrible Oz. The Great Oz, before whom
the
inhabitants of the land tremble, is also a gentle grandfather! The Lord
says, "This visitation will bring My church into intimate revelation
and
personal knowledge of Me as I AM THAT I AM, the consuming fire who
removes
My enemies, and as your ABBA, DADDY, your loving Father who has
reconciled
you to Myself through the Blood of My own dear Son!"
As the
vision ended, I was shaken with all
that I had seen concerning God's refreshing coming to America. Indeed,
IT WILL BE VERY VIOLENT. THe Biblical definition of VIOLENT is "make
bare,
shake off, violate, do violence, take away" (Hebrew) and "to force,
crowd
oneself into, to be seized, press, suffer violence, a forcer" (Greek)
"And
from the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of heaven
suffers
violence, and the violent take it by force" (Matt 11:12). Many
individuals
will receive this outpouring, be transformed, and commissioned to
active
duty in the harvest. Others will be offended and oppose the things
about
to be revealed. In some circumstances, it will be possible for
confusion
to reign. The works of the flesh, anger, pride, selfish ambition, and
all
sorts of demons, will be manifest as everything around us is stirred
up.
But those who receive this outpouring will find themselves in a river
of
the Holy Spirit like the river Ezekiel experiences flowing out from the
very throne of God. This river flowed out from His Presence with such
force
that an angel carrying Ezekiel away from the source could not out
distance
the rising waters! The river came first over Ezekiel's ankles, then up
to his knees, his waist, and ultimately forced him to swim of be
overcome.
This outpouring will be a river that cannot be crossed! This river of
the
water of life poured out by teh Holy Spirit will cause us to "learn to
swim". God intends His people to be a habitation of His Presence, a
people
of His Spirit. Where we have depended on getting from one point to the
next by "walking", depending on the strength of our "legs" (natural
ability)
to carry us, we will no longer be able to manuever in this river rising
around us. God says, "Cursed is the man who trusts in the arm of the
flesh"
(Jer 17:5). We will have to become dependent on Him and His power to
understand
and do His will in this hour. The river Ezekiel experienced "caused
everything
to live wherever it flowed" (Eze 47:9), except where it flowed into the
"swamps and marshes". There it turned to salt (a picture of stagnation
and death). The key to this visitation bringing us life is taking in
and
giving out. Receiving and giving it away! Those who would only want
this
river out of personal interest will ultimately stagnate. Those who
refuse
the river will wither and die. Those who try to bring this river into
unholy
places will find that it turns bitter. It is said of these places,
"They
will not be healed" (Eze 47:11). But those who welcome the river to
wash
through, refresh, and cleanse, and make an outlet that the river may
also
flow to others will be revived and become like the trees beside
Ezekiel's
river bearing continual fruit and whose "Leaves are for the healing of
the nations" (Eze 47:1-12). In another place the Lord speaks concerning
His river and says, "In as much as these people refused the waters of
Shiloah
that flow softly, and rejoice in the Rezin and in Remaliah's som (arm
of
the flesh); now therefore behold the Lord brings up over them the
waters
of the River, strong and mighty. He will go up over all His channels
and
go over all His banls. He will pass through Judah, He wil overflow and
pass over, He will reach up to the neck; and the stretching our of His
wings will fill the breadth of your land O Immanuel. Be shattered, O
you
peoples, and be broken in pieces! Give ear all you from far countries.
Gird yourselves, but be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, but be
broken
in pieces. Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing; speak
the
word, but it will not stand for God is with us." (Isaiah 8:6-10). Then
God tells the prophet, ("With a strong hand, He intructed me that I
should
not walk in the way of the people saying:) 'Do not say, "A conspiracy,"
concerning all that this people call a conspiracy, nor be afraid of
their
threats, nor be troubled. The Lord of hosts, Him you shall hallow. Let
Him be your fear, and let Him be your dread. He will be as a sanctuary,
but a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense to both the houses of
Israel,
as a trap and a snare to teh inhabitants of Jerusalem. And many among
them
shall stumble; they shall fall and be broken, snared and be taken. Bind
up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples, whom the Lord has
given
me! We are for signs and wonders in Israel from the Lord of Hosts, who
dwells in Mount Zion." (Isaiah 8:11-18). This word what the voice of
Jesus
speaking by the Holy Spirit through Isaiah concerning His time to come.
Jesus is the same today aas inthe time of His earthly ministry and in
the
time of Moses. Simeon the prophet spoke concerning Him, "Behold, this
Child
is destined for the rising and falling of many in Israel, and for a
sign
which will be spoken against, yes a sword will pierce through your own
soul also and the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed" (Luke
2:34-35).
He has not changed. The Rock on which we stand is a Person, both I AM
THAT
I AM, and ABBA, our Daddy, who knows our innermost thoughts and loves
us
steadfastly. He desires only our good, and He is also a consuming fire!
Let us fear lest our generation be like those who died in the
wilderness
because they did not mix the word delivered to them with faith! We must
let God be God and strive as far as possible to live at peace with all.
Determine to walk in humility and at the same time resolve not to
compromise
this invasion of the Holy Spirit. "IT WILL BE VERY VIOLENT!" It would
behoove
everyone who hears of the work of the Lord in this hour to remember it
was religious leaders, and those to whom the promises had been
delivered
in former generations, who rejected the appearing of the One for whom
they
waited! When he came into their midst, they rejected Him because He did
not come keeping their interpretation of the traditions they stewarded.
Jesus said, "Surely I am coming suddenly. Let him who thirsts take the
water of life freely." (Rev 22:20). As God visits us, if you find
yourself
in the circumstance of Dorothy, longing for more than what you have
experienced
in the past, thirsty for more of God, welcome that wind! Don't be
offended
if He shakes everything in your life. Don't be surprised in He joins
you
to an unlikely army of people who simply want more of Him. Don't focus
on their weaknesses. Focus on your strength together to accomplish His
purpose in our generation. Remember that He is always with us. He
desires
to give us the kingdom and reveal Himself to us more intimately as
Redeemer,
Bridegroom, Companion, and Father! It was Dorothy's longing for more
than
she had experienced that launched her on her great adventure. Her
request
to go "Back to Kansas" symbolizes our return to our First Love, Jesus.
She learned true love, the true value of the things in her life, the
power
of faith, the importance of true friends, and of persistence. It took
passing
through the storm. Jesus longs for true worshippers, "the Spirit and
the
Bride say, 'Come!'" (Rev 22:17). May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ
be with us all! Amen!
Subject:
Doyle H. Millington - Judgement Upon the Church 10/13/04
Date
sent:
Thu, 14 Oct 2004 22:39:46 -0500
From: ANZAC
Prophetic List [mailto:prophetic@revivalschool.com]
Sent: Thursday,
October 14, 2004 12:36 PM
Date
sent:
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:09:25 -0500
From:
"Millington, Doyle H" <dmillington@att.com>
Recently, I
had a very strange dream, and
prayed for interpretation, this is what I received:
I was in two
story house, on the ground floor
in an easy chair reading a newspaper. I heard on the radio
that a
tornado warning was in effect, and several tornadoes had been sighted
in
the area. I thought to myself, "There are always tornado
warnings
and sightings in these parts, but I've never actually seen one
myself..."
and ignored it.
Suddenly,
the wind outside whipped up, and
I went to the front porch. The house was on a great plain, and I could
that several miles away an enormous tornado was devastating the
town.
There was a small boy about six years old in the house (odd as I don't
have any children) and I shouted to him, "Get in the basement,
NOW!
It's the only place that is safe!" Instead, he immediately
ranout
in the front yard shouting, "You can't tell me what to do, you can't
tell
me what to do, I am going to do what I want!" He ran off, and
as
I about to give chase, a tornado came directly into the front yard and
the thought came to me, "If I chase him, we will both die!"
Suddenly
realizing the child had disappeared from sight, I ran to the basement.
For a great
while the storm lashed the house
and several times the noise was so great I was sure the house would
collapse
and I would perish. Suddenly, there was a great
calm. When
the calm came, I looked out a window, and saw an automobile high in a
tree.
There was a man behind the wheel frantically gesturing, and all I could
think was that if the vehicle fell, he'd fall with it and be seriously
injured. As I wondered how I could help him, I realized that
he had
no choice but to abandon the car to reach safety.
Suddenly the
wind roared again, and the automobile
and it's driver were swept away. To my amazement, the tree
the car
had been in was completely unharmed; not a twig broken. All I
could
think was that the man's refusal to abandon the car cost him his life.
Again the
winds raged, and again I retired
to the basement, again worried the entire house would collapse, and I
would
perish in the end Eventually, the storm was over.
Several family
members and I spent days cleaning up fallen branches and debris strewn
in the yard. The house's fascia was damaged, but the house
suffered
nothing serious.
The police
came to investigate the disappearance
of the boy, and his body was discovered in a rain drain.
Several
days had passed, and the corpse was quite decomposed, but the police
identified
the boy by his teeth.
Investigators
concluded he suffered a severe
blow to the left side of the head, then ran immediately to the drain,
curled
into a fetal position, then died.
Lastly, I
saw myself before a judge, being
investigated for the boy's death. I began by telling the judge the boy
was incorrigible, and utterly refused to listen. I greatly
feared
she would prosecute me for not doing more to save the child, but to my
amazement, she just nodded her head and listened. No charges
were
filed.
This is the
interpretation:
God's
judgment is falling upon the land (the
church in America in particular). The warnings on the radio were the
decades
of warnings God has sent America through prophets and Bible teachers. I
ignored them thinking there have always been warnings because it is
written,
"In the last days many will say, Where is the sign of Christ's
appearing?
All things continue the same since our forefather's day."
America
has been hearing warnings for so long, we just don't take them
seriously
anymore. We yawn and go about our business thinking, "I've
heard
this all before, but nothing comes of it..."
The
tornadoes represent God's judgments,
they have come to America, and they will come again (see the part about
the sudden stillness, and then the winds begin to rage a second time...)
The house
represented being found in Christ.
If the boy had stayed in the house, he would have been unharmed as the
house suffered only superficial damage. The boy represented
the average
American Christian (I am persuaded this dream was for America, and
American
Christians in particular.) Their attitude is quite plain, "No
one
is going to tell us what to do; we shall do as we please!" Open
defiance
against an authoritative word is their normal behavior. I am
persuaded
the word to "get in the basement" represents prophets and teachers God
has sent into churches, and they've been wholly mocked, scorned, and
ignored.
The days are coming that people who ignore the prophets will suffer
great
hardships, even losing their lives. God speaks to us to show
us how
to avoid disaster, not to lord or dictate over us ruthlessly.
The blow to
the left side of the head was
significant, it occurred to me that the born-again believer sits on His
RIGHT hand, thus the left side of the head is facing Christ (see
Ephesians
chapters 1 and 3). It also occurred to me that portion of the
skull
is where the speech centers are, and I was impressed judgment does
indeed
fall from God when we won't listen to His Words.
The man in
the car represented those that
attempt to flee the wrath to come in their own strength. I
was impressed
the car represented religious works, churches, church organization, and
religious institutions. Many people believe regular church
attendance
and religious observation will save them. Nothing can be
further
from the truth. They believe the church (organized religion)
has
the power to save them. Remember, I could only think that the
man
would have been saved had he just forsaken the car! But he
was determined
he would not! I am impressed organized religion in America is
a "sinking
ship" and those that won't abandon ship are going down with
her!
Depart from her (don't trust in her to save you, she won't, and can't,
***even if she wanted to) for only Christ's blood shed at Calvary can
save!
Trust in Him and Him alone.
The final
part was a personal message to
me. I often fear that I will stand before Him and be blamed
for not
doing more to help such persons, but God knows that NO ONE can help the
disobedient and rebellious. Only they can choose to repent,
and that
is a matter of free will.
-------
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These below
are a few outside links
to other people/ministries's websites:
The
Only Hope in the Coming Storm
by David
Wilkerson
See also our America
Prophecies page
THE
CALM BEFORE THE STORM! by Pat Gregory, year 2000
Perilous Times Ahead - given to a home meeting, year 2003
Walking in the Light
Related
on-site section: PROPHECIES
PROMISING JUDGEMENT OF THE CHURCH
For examples of my own dreams/visions,
see
MY
VISIONS OR DREAMS DEPICTING STORMS/FLOODS/TORNADOS posted
in my 'Diary
of Dreams'
series.
-Teri Lee Earl
Visions
or dreams about storms are most likely alleghories, perhaps Biblically
related to 'whirlwinds' or other Biblical symbols regarding
storms. I have noticed that most of the dreams/visions about tornadoes mirror
the principle of 1 Corinth 3:10-15 and Matt. 7:24-27.
