Last week I was out of town and hopefully many of you were here, engaged in prayer and worship w Michelle. We want and require all of the components of prayer and worship, just as we are supposed to want and require a full gospel. Over and over again the prophets encountering God were told to \u201ceat the whole scroll\u201d. That\u2019s bible-speak for the whole enchilada.<\/p>\n
Thankfully, the work of the Lord will not depend upon any one believer. God continues to be on the move, particularly in these days \u2013 and He\u2019s wanting all hands on deck. Part of the plan.<\/p>\n
TONIGHT, in keeping w the theme PRAYER IN THESE TIMES, I very much want to look at THESE TIMES, and also what the scriptures appear to be telling us about these times. THAT will help align our prayer lives w the things God is doing on earth, as well as in the heavenly realms.<\/p>\n
Several things occurred while I was out of town \u2013 one most notable being my receipt of a news article from friends in Israel speaking of a barely-disguised (except for the spiritually blind) satanic worship event coordinated in seven cities around the world – something that began several years ago in Belgium and is spreading country to country because of its \u201cglobal\u201d and \u201c\u201dworld order\u201d roots. Positioned as a festival of peace and unity.<\/p>\n
The roots of the festival run directly back to paganism, Hinduism, and the occult.<\/p>\n
SOME EXCERPTS FROM THE NEWS ARTICLE (Kehila News \u2013 a Messianic news service in Israel):<\/p>\n
https:\/\/kehilanews.com\/2016\/07\/20\/occult-music-festival-tomorrowland-invades-the-holy-land\/<\/a><\/p>\n Occult Music Festival \u201cTomorrowland\u201d Invades the Holy Land<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The annual festival that uses music as a cover for occult indoctrination stakes a claim in Jerusalem.<\/em><\/p>\n Kehila News Israel Staff Jul 20, 2016<\/em><\/p>\n If the name makes you think of Disneyland, you\u2019re right. \u201cTomorrowland\u201d is a theme section at Disneyland. The original Walt Disney, a great fan of futuristic ideas, said that the Disneyland version was designed \u201cto give you an opportunity to participate in adventures that are a living blueprint of our future.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n The global music festival called \u201cTomorrowland\u201d \u2026has the same goal\u2026 sort of. What is being offered, however, is neither a musical experience nor a technological one. The festival is openly spiritual, weaving \u201cstories\u201d and \u201cfairy tales\u201d in between the musical performances to communicate a hybrid of Luciferian, Wiccan and Hindu religion.<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n This year the \u201cTomorrowland\u201d festival comes to Israel for the first time as the new 11,000-seat Payis Arena Stadium in the Holy City of Jerusalem hosts this pagan missionary outreach extravaganza, choosing instead to see it as \u201cthe world\u2019s biggest music festival\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n This festival began in 2005 in Belgium, and its growth has been impressive. Starting in 2008, it settled on a weekend in late July, and the numbers topped 50,000. By 2012, the headcount was an incredible 185,000 participants. <\/em><\/p>\n In 2013, a companion festival was established in the USA (Georgia), named \u201cTomorrow World\u201d. The following year, \u201cTomorrowland\u201d opened a second base in Brazil. Then in 2015 came the idea of \u201cmirror\u201d festivals, live-linked from different locations via giant video screens. The \u201cMirror to Tomorrowland\u201d festivals enabled youth to \u201cunite\u201d through the mirror and \u201cbe part of the Madness\u201d in six countries: <\/em><\/p>\n Mexico, India, Japan, Colombia, Germany and South Africa. On July 23 (the second day of the 3-day Belgian festival), Israel becomes mirror number 7 to join the madness. The Jerusalem event is scheduled to run on July 23, 2016 from 8:00pm until 4:00am.<\/em><\/p>\n Each year revolves around a theme, and these provide the first clue that despite its billing as a global music festival, \u201cTomorrowland\u201d is not really about music<\/u><\/strong>. The concepts of \u201clife\u201d<\/strong> and \u201chappiness\u201d<\/strong>, the \u201cpower\u201d<\/strong> and \u201cmysteries\u201d of the invisible world<\/strong>, are explored in captivating, high-budget theme clips released well ahead of each festival. Often music is not even mentioned in these introductions. The second clue is that every single intro clip \u2013 as well as the festival kickoff ceremonies beamed from Belgium \u2013 includes the reverent opening of an animated book called \u201cthe book of wisdom\u201d, from which all the festival\u2019s \u201cstories\u201d are drawn. On its cover is the logo of \u201cTomorrowland\u201d, an ambiguous design except for the \u201cthird eye\u201c, the traditional occult sign of spiritual enlightenment. The eye is crowned, symbolizing a claim of lordship over this spiritual power source.<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe book of wisdom\u201d<\/em><\/strong> was mentioned in the video promo clip for 2013 Georgia festival, stating, \u201cThe book of wisdom will be opened in our second home.\u201d In the 2012 video, these explanations and visuals leave no doubt as to the pagan roots of this \u201cwisdom\u201d. The custodians of these writings (portrayed in the clip as bizarre horned characters engaged in various occult activities) are described as a \u201cmagnificent civilization\u201d composed of \u201cfairy-tale keepers\u201d, and they receive honorable mention during the festivals.<\/em><\/p>\n In \u201cThe Arising of Life\u201d<\/strong> (Tomorrowland 2013 Trailer), hints are dropped about an unidentified man who is \u201chidden from civilization\u201d somewhere, and who is unlocking ancient secrets for mankind. This clip invites you to \u201cconnect with the beings who roam in the heart of this magical land\u2026 Just because you haven\u2019t seen something doesn\u2019t mean it doesn\u2019t exist.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe Key to Happiness\u201d<\/em><\/strong> (Tomorrowland 2014 Trailer) \u201creveals a secret behind a magical key\u2026\u201d which acquaints festival-goers with another occult symbol of the mythical pathway to enlightenment: a mythical ancient machine waiting to be reactivated. Here again, we are told that this machine was built for mankind in the past by a mysterious hidden man, who entrusted the key to \u201cguardians\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n Only once does music become a theme (\u201cThe Secret Kingdom of Melodia\u201d, 2015). The short intro teases the viewer by asking where all music comes from. A longer clip presents music as merely a gateway into the spirit dimension, using innocent children as models, but doesn\u2019t answer the question. You get that later at the Belgium festival, which introduces \u201cthe king of Melodia\u201d\u2026 an image embedded in what looks like a Christian cathedral, framed by organ pipes. In fact, the audio reveals church-like organ music playing\u2026 not exactly the favorite genre for party-loving youth, but some things are more important than pleasing fans. Over this background music, the narrator explains that \u201cThe king of Melodia holds all music in his heart. His only desire is to unite the world in a single melody, and giving joy to all who come to his kingdom.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Readers who know their Bibles will remember that as \u201cthe covering cherub\u201d in God\u2019s holy mountain, one particular archangel was endowed with musical ability, described as inlaid \u201ctambourines and pipes\u201d (Ezek.28:13, Hebrew). His Hebrew name, \u201cHeilel ben Shahar\u201d (Isa.14:12, \u201cbrightstar, son of the dawn\u201d) indicates his ability to illuminate the darkness. So when the Belgian \u201cmirror\u201d tells us that the music produced by the king of Melodia has \u201cimmense power, filling the world with illuminating sounds,\u201d we can know exactly which \u201ckingdom\u201d is sponsoring \u201cTomorrowland\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n This year\u2019s theme is \u201cThe Elixir of Life\u201d (Tomorrowland 2016 Introduction Trailer) in which a beautiful Wiccan maiden roams through an equally beautiful forest, consulting a book and gathering ingredients for a spell. The witch tells us that \u201cit is from the past that our secret elixir originates,\u201d and that the necessary ingredients are \u201cin a place where only the chosen ones can enter.\u201d Her cryptic statement, \u201cWe are all connected to her; it is her voice that guides me,\u201d is left unexplained, but Gaia worshipers will understand. She needs one last ingredient to establish \u201cmy road to eternal bliss\u201d, and to find it she has to walk blindfolded \u2013 a common requirement for an occult initiate. <\/u><\/em><\/p>\n THE CONCLUSION OF THE ARTICLE \u2013 A CALL TO PRAYER \u2013 and a list of bullet points for the prayer. <\/strong><\/p>\n What we are seeing, in complete alignment w scriptural prophecy, is the resurgence and even increase in Baal worship. And w that increase in worship is an increase in demonic activity.<\/p>\n Particularly the youth of Israel, disappointed and disgusted in the deadness and religiosity of what they see as \u201cJudaism\u201d by the Pharisaical Hasidim, are turning to the ways of the world. They are demonic.<\/p>\n This kind of activity ought to confirm to us what is happening, globally. We need to be praying people, taking a stand for righteousness. UNDERSTANDING WHAT PAUL SAID 2,000 years ago:<\/p>\n For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. \u2013 Eph.6:12<\/p>\n Eph 6:13 & 18<\/em><\/strong> 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n I sent out an email to many so that folks might pray and intercede.<\/p>\n I am confident many did, not simply from my email alert, but from alerts and notices from saints all around the world.<\/p>\n HERE\u2019S THE GOOD NEWS \u2013 in the way of a promise \u2013 represented in the portion of scripture referred to as the ISAIAH APOCALYPSE \u2013 which I taught on several months ago \u2013 it pertains to assaults against Israel (PARTIALLY fulfilled in past historic events, but never FULLY-FILLLED \u2013 so stay tuned): This particular invasive demonic festival, held the 17th<\/sup> of Tammuz and in the holy city of Jerusalem \u2013 also ought to confirm w us the spiritual relevance of the times and seasons in which we live.<\/p>\n HISTORICALLY \u2013 17th<\/sup> of Tammuz: <\/strong> The fast actually commemorates five tragic events that occurred on this date:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nSadly, the ways of the world are not simply WORLDLY.<\/p>\n
\n13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nIsa 28:5<\/em><\/strong>
\nIn that day the Lord of hosts will be<\/em>
\nFor a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty<\/em>
\nTo the remnant of His people,<\/em>
\n6 For a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment,<\/em>
\nAnd for strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.<\/em>
\nThere is a place of spiritual conflict and resistance to which the saints are being called, and that call is a place of PRAYER and WORSHIP and STANDING ON THE WORD OF GOD.<\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.chabad.org\/library\/article_cdo\/aid\/479885\/jewish\/The-17th-of-Tammuz.htm<\/a>
\nThe fast of the 17th of the Hebrew month of Tammuz, known as Shivah Asar B\u2019Tammuz, is the start of a three-week mourning period<\/a> for the destruction of Jerusalem and the two Holy Temples.<\/p>\n