Last week I was seeking the Lord regarding the BP Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. I was asking God “where is it going?”
His response… “Do you really want to know?”
I have not pressed further. But my heart is very very heavy, and I fear we may be heading to an extremly serious and devestating future for thousands of folks and hundreds of towns. I fear we may be seeing an econoomic devestation unlike any other, and an environmental castrophie that none can match.
I sense we need a miracle. A miracle that removes the oil. We do not want the oil to go anywhere else – we NEED it to go away.
Is the Coast Toast?
This is what I heard yesterday as I was discussing the situation with my wife and Apostle Mike. As I said it, it hit me strong – like a prophetic utterance…
Is The Coast Toast?
I do not know – but I do know – it seems no other Christian that I can locate has spoken of it.
I have found Hoppi Indian prophecies about a black ocean….
But not a word from other prophets.
In fact, to me – it seems that the Prophetic Voices that were abounding 2 years ago have gone away. It seems no on really speaks for God anymore. The magazines that were big, are now slowly dying away. The big churches seem to be shrinking, the voices less heard.
Is The Coast Toast?
I hope not. I pray not. I can not fathom the extent of this problem – but 18 million barrels and counting has to go somewhere…
Pray for us sinners. Now and at the hour of our death.
Recently I had a conversation via email with a fellow brother and believer. He and I were discussing prosperity. And we all know how the very concept of getting rich and being a Christian seems to contradict each other and cause strife.
Today as I was praying, the Holy Spirit spoke to my spirit and said: “Its not about having money, its about having the ability to do the things you want.”
Now, I can not speak for everyone out there, but I can speak for myself… what is it I want?
- To feed my family. To clothe and protect them. To not get into debt, but to keep the debt I do have paid. To have a nice car (one I enjoy driving and does not nickel and dime me). To have food on the table and in the fridge. To run my air conditioner and to enjoy a time of rest (vacation) a few times a year.
- To do the things God tells me to do. To live and act like a true Christian. To support local missions. To be a giver and help others when in need. To be able to give to help those that need help. To support local and global organizations that are meeting the needs of others and sharing the love of Christ.
- To do what my heart (or God) says when it (or He) says it.
You see – its not about the money – its about having the ability to be a generous person at every opportunity given you (2 Cor. 9:11). To your family, your neighbors, to others. And isn’t this what we all want?
As I was praying earlier today – the Lord spoke to my spirit and said “The year 2010 will go down in history as ‘The Year of Uncertainty’”.
I post this message to encourage all believers – even in these times of uncertainty, you are certain of God’s plans for you. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ”
Jer 29:11 (NIV)
As mankind searches for peace, stability and understanding – we face a certain future.
As mankind seeks out how to be more green, and keep the earth safe – we face a certainty.
As mankind strives to make sense of evil, financial lack or profit, health care and more – we run the race with certainty.
As mankind wonders about the end. About 2012, Armagedon, terrorists and more – we face each day with the certainty of knowing – God is with us.
In this year of uncertainty, one thing remains certain – Jesus Christ.
“Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice.
Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever.
He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes.”
Psalms 112:5-8 (NIV)
For mankind – The Year of Uncertainty.
For the rest of us – The Year of Being Certain.
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
Heb 11:1 (NIV)
Prophet Bill