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Signs And Wonders (Lakeland #1)
Bob Neumann, May 18, 2008
Over the last 4 weeks I have had a virtual deluge of posts from people asking my “thoughts” or “feelings” about what is occurring in Lakeland, Florida. Now I have been concerned about the PRINCIPALITY over central Florida since I was told to be in Lakeland for one night in 1995. October 31st, 1995. On Friday morning I went to my email box and found 64 posts asking about this issue. It was only an accumulation of 8 hours. The one that THE MOST HOLY SPIRIT GUIDED me to was an “http” link. Here it is…http://www.charismamag.com/fireinmybones/
There I went and found myself on CHARISMA MAGAZINE’S online editorial by J Lee Grady. As I read it I felt THE GRIEF of THE MOST HOLY SPIRIT. I responded to that post and it is the 71st in the list. So once again I am “interacting” on the WWW.
After reading the editorial and the comments posted I was struck by several things, the most glaring is that no one could DISCERN what was going on and that the prayers asking for guidance and instruction have not been answered. Because Mr Grady had no answer for three weeks, so he sought guidance from men. He also decided to give three specific pieces of advice. None are directed by THE MOST HOLY SPIRIT. But in the third point he made, THE REAL PROBLEM was exposed.
3. Beware of hype and exaggeration. Our hearts are crying out today for a genuine move of God. We want the real deal. We’ve read about the Great Awakenings of the past and we long to see our nation overcome by a wave of repentance. The church is in a backslidden state, and our nation has rebelled against God. We are desperate!
Why would obedient servants of THE HEAVENLY FATHER who can readily HEAR HIS VOICE. The answer is simple. THE SAINTS OF GOD do not. Nor is anyone with an intimacy with GOD scrounging around for WHAT ABBA gives freely. What is clear to me the desperation in Mr Grady’s own words, is exactly what I have been hearing from individuals for years trapped in churches. What Mr Grady and most of those who responded to him are not aware of is that all of this was for-spoken by the Prophet Amos.
All what I am about to say I “said” in a posting to Charisma late this morning. In fact two Postings have not been posted. Which tells you someone, somewhere did not like what I had to say as guided by THE MOST HOLY SPIRIT. Tough on them I declare LOUDLY!
Amo 8:11
11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD
Amo 8:12
12 And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, and shall not find
AMEN. AMEN.
The problem is that in three verse we have AMOS 9:1 and no one will IGNORE THIS for it is about to happen. America and THE APOSTATE CHURCH turned away from THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL YEARS AGO. We have no real call to repentance from what is happening in LAKELAND. Many compare it to “THE WELSH REVIVAL”. That is a LIE FROM THE PIT! In WELSH whole populations of CHURCHES and CITIES called out TO THE MOST HIGH for forgiveness and lives changed drastically. Bars and taverns closed…. for years. Miners in the coal mines changed their speech. Stopped swearing and cursing and TURNED TO GOD! The evidence of changed lives has been documented and shared in AMERICAN CHURCHES for years.
Most comments on the CHARISMA website, and I took the time and effort to read them all, is about whether the “SIGNS AND WONDERS” happening in LAKELAND are of GOD. Many are asking, “What are LYING SIGNS AND WONDERS”? Just seeing this manifestation of two “end times” prophesies chills my spiritman.
“Manifestation” is a term thrown around by those who are concerned about the numerous little quirks of these events over the last twenty years that the opposition has “labeled” as “God Sent Revivals.” Those “concerned” have an opposing label for the same events and declare them as “OF THE DEVIL”. Unknowingly many who have aligned themselves on either side of this argument are part of some of the GREATEST PROPHESIES of JESUS HIMSELF and THE OLD TESTEMENT. As THE MOST HOLY SPIRIT slowly brought me to awareness and understanding two things have occurred in my own life.
First is a continuously increasing FEAR OF THE LORD. Frankly the concept of HOLY DREAD has become clear to my mind and my spirit. It goes far beyond any possible teaching originating from any man or denomination. This is so important that I have already been told that I will soon be required to teach this on the www. Which means there are facets and aspects of this Action ALMIGHTY GOD is now doing I will need to learn. Second is an understanding of THE TRUE PLAN OF GOD unfolding minute by minute. Many have “talked” about it over centuries, but we now see it come to the END and we will learn how far and above human knowledge and wisdom THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL ACTUALLY STANDS. This too was spoken throughout scriptures, but we are indeed childishly unaware of so much.
So in obedience I am beginning a “series” of articles/teachings many will label from their “personal” limitations. That is a direct concept I have received as I slowly type this out. THE MOST HOLY SPIRIT is in complete control. It might help many who read this and what will follow to understand THAT A SOVEREIGN GOD has HIS HAND ON EVERYTHING. All HIS SERVANTS are humans who are of flesh and blood. We have personalities and aspects of individuality that ABBA FATHER will use to give unique flavors and aromas to what HE IS COOKING UP and now lays before HIS CHILDREN.
So let all HIS CHILDREN do as what David sings about, “OH TASTE AND SEE THE GLORY OF THE LORD”. Go ahead, right now! Look up this psalm and read it with all desire to begin to comprehend all what is there for them. Let all HIS GOOD SERVANTS came and take their portion of REAL MEAT. Come now and partake for you need this to strengthen and nourish many who have been hungry for so long.
Now let us begin…. SIGNS AND WONDERS. FOUNDATIONAL TRUTH….
Exd 7:3
3 And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and multiply my signs and my wonders in the land of Egypt
This verse is the FIRST MENTION of the two terms we “understand” and “label” as “signs and wonders”. Many should now study chapter 7 of EXODUS to learn the CONTEXT where GOD ESTABLISHES all of this.
Clearly ALL SIGNS AND WONDERS belong to THE GOD who sent MOSES back into EGYPT. HE IS DOING SO FOR A PURPOSE.
ALL SIGNS AND WONDERS are allowed to occur. They tend to occur just AFTER a HARDING OF HEARTS has taken place. Again GOD PERSONALLY CLAIMS TO BE DIRECTING THIS ACT HIMSELF.
Now let everyone think about LAKELAND, PENSACOLA, and EVEN TORONTO.
All three have been a dividing factor among many who have shouted either YEA or NAY. Both are right, both are wrong. But they all have one thing in COMMON, all hold their opinion strongly. Whether it is to what degree or level they took themselves of how they have acted on their position will be how they themselves will be weighed and measured.
GOD’S ORIGINAL SIGNS AND WONDERS WERE THE TEN PLAGUES. IT IS FOUNDATIONAL in our belief systems. But none of us really comprehend it all. Which is why I am doing what I now do and I hope someone out there will receive as THE MOST HOLY SPIRIT DESIRES.
So now let me take this to the RED LETTERS in Mathew 24:24
24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect
It has been happening, and is now in full blossom.
And as in Exodus 7:3 something precedes signs and wonders which ultimately HARDENS MEN’S HEARTS. Actually two things, FALSE CHRISTS and FALSE PROPHETS. In Greek the term we translate as “false christs” is a single GREEK term “pseudochristos”. We say today FALSE CHRISTS as individuals. Maybe…. but “christ” really simply means “anointed”. The real warning is of “FALSE ANOINTINGS” which precedes “false prophets”.
JESUS first warns us in
Mat 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves
Again, if you study the context of this verse and the entirety of Matthew chapter 7, you will see a conundrum created. Right at the start JESUS states: “Judge not, that ye be not judged.” This is a WAR CRY by one of the DIVISIONS that have been created by THE MOST HIGH and HIS SIGNS and WONDERS at Lakeland, Pensacola, Toronto, and so many other places. Only, if I might quote Winston Churchill, Matthew 7 “is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” For after warning us of false prophets/ravening wolves, HE instructs us…
Mat 7:16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles
Mat 7:17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit
Mat 7:18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither [can] a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit
Mat 7:19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire
Mat 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
We are told to “KNOW THEM”… awareness and being alert to the problems they cause is not JUDGING THEM PEOPLE. Sure you have made an evaluation of the bad fruit. You see it, smell it, and maybe even taste it before you throw it out.
So what do we do when we are faced with BAD FRUIT and it’s source? Some say we have to stand on the roof and shout it out. Some say we have to expose it and force everyone to see it. Some have placed accusations, formed indictments, presented evidence, made judgments, and are eager to EXECUTE A SENTENCE. Which is where verse 1 comes into everything dramatically.
As a good servant, we are to be beck and call to THE KING OF KINGS. As a good soldier, we do our duty and obey the ORDERS HE GIVES. That is all there really is. Very few who say they are Christians see any of this as simply as I place this before you. Now they have the rights to say and do as they choose. Which explains verses 21, 22, and 23….
Now this is just the beginning of a new journey. Basically I am taught as I go along. My orders are simple… “FOLLOW ORDERS”….
Until the next lesson….
TO GOD BE ALL GLORY…
Old Dog
Bob Neumann
Marion, NC