The Root of Babylon

"There is a deep root
behind the blindness of many
who are being swept away
by the lust of Babylon.

Many believe that I love their the nation
and that it is is established upon My word,
but they do not know that they are seeking
a kingdom built on overturning the ways of My Son.

In place of His mercy they want law.
In place of His love they want enforcement.
In place of His grace they want judgment.

I desire to redeem sinners,
but they desire to reject them.
I desire to embrace the wicked,
but they desire to destroy them.
I desire to bring home the wayward,
but they desire to shame them.

My people do not know My heart!
I gave My Son to save those who are perishing,
but they have used His name to judge them!
My people do not know who they are serving!

When My Son returns,
He will bring justice
to those who were judged,
but He will bring judgment
for those who judged them.

Many will say to Him,
'Didn't we fight for Your name?'
'Didn't we advance Your kingdom?'
'Didn't we defend You?'

But He will answer,
'You did not know My spirit.'

Many will be last
who esteemed themselves first,
and many will be first
who were esteemed to be last."

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Art: "In the Time of the End"

Antichrist Blessings

Blessed are the rich,
for theirs is the land "blessed by God."

Blessed are those who have no valleys and sorrows,
for they are "favored by God."

Blessed are the proud,
for they will take dominion in this age.

Blessed are those who hunger to fight lawlessness,
for they will be filled by it.

Blessed are those who give what is deserved and earned,
for they will receive the same.

Blessed are the pure in doctrine,
for they already see their "God."

Blessed are those who bring peace through war,
for their victorious might proves that "God is with them."

Blessed are those who are "persecuted"
because they force conformity to the law,
for theirs is "the nation God founded."

Blessed are you when people dislike you, vote against you,
and disagree with you because of your "rightness."
Rejoice and be glad, because your cause will be rewarded,
for in the same way they criticize the conquerors who came before you.

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Art: "Reaching Across"

Weeping Again

"My people have chosen
the lies and myths
of the one who steals,
kills and destroys.

'Return to love and mercy!' I cry,
but they mock My values
and accuse My messengers
of being against Me.

They can only see the myth
of their righteous foundation
and that all they have done is
justified in the name of freedom.

What can I tell them that
has not already been written?

In the name of temple and nation
My Son was mocked and rejected.
If the Master was treated this way,
won't they treat His servants the same?

I weep again for the
city they have become."

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Art: "Preparing the Way For Another"

"Come Out Of Her, My People!"

"The remnant I have preserved
of Native Americans
carries a mirror
I have given for America
to see the truth about itself.

I have raised up messengers
among Native Americans
who are opening a door for Americans,
for their escape from reaping
what America has sown.

Repent! Repent!
Let go of your pride!
Listen to My messengers
and save yourselves
from the coming wrath!"

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Art: "Prophetic Fulfillment"

War Fantasies

Fantasy! Fantasy!
Many of My people have taken up
a sword in their hearts
instead of taking up their cross!
Many have exchanged loving neighbor and enemy
for fantasies of fighting spiritual battles!

Woe! Woe! Many of My beloved children
do not know who they are following!
Follow the Lamb! Follow the Lamb!
I have not called you to conquer as a lion
but to follow Me in My sufferings!
I am not the one leading you to love war!

Return! Return to your first love!
Remember when you first believed
and become a child once again,
or you will not be aware
when you know Me no longer
and have come to love another!

Turn back from your love of war
or My coming may not be
a day of rejoicing for you,
for you may not find Me as you expect!"

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Art: "Love of Might"

Creator Is With Us

"I am the One who created all things.
I am the Spirit whom all of creation knows.
I receive the songs and prayers of all who seek peace.

I am He who sees the hearts of My children.
I am He who has heard your sighs
and I am He who knows your longings.

I am He who redeems.
I am He who makes new.
I am He who is with you."

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Art: "Sacred"

The Restorer of All

"Because I am He who redeems
every tribe, tongue, and nation,
I also call out to each in unique ways,
and I have put part of My heart in each one.

But instead of learning to hear My voice in them,
many people in My name have attempted
to silence My witness in 'foreign' cultures
by forcing them to conform to a single culture.

I am bringing healing for the wounds of the nations.
In the last days a great multitude will raise their voices
singing the song of the Lamb in the freedom of My Spirit,
for My redemption is for all tribes, tongues, and nations!

I am the Redeemer of all,
and I am the Restorer of all."

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Art: "Light of Restoration"