The Final Test

28 February 2023 / 7 Adar 5783

6-8 March 2023 / 14-15 Adar 5783 / The Festival of Purim

Final Update: 28 March 2023 / 6 Nisan 5783

I began this article on the 30th Anniversary of when me and my family were miraculously rescued from a Bible Study group that turned out to be a cult. I find it significant that I Am making final touches during The Festival of Purim, in light of the Story of Esther.

I encourage you to read about this young woman, and how God used her to help save her people from the Wicked One who was attempting to bring about the annihilation of the Jewish people. By the way, Satan is still seeking to utterly destroy God’s people Today!

I Am concerned about how the Devil is deceiving so many people, something of which I have been warning about for sometime now. I have great compassion for those who are “walking with the enemy” unawares, and I pray God will give me the words to say that could help free some innocent souls who are caught in the Devil’s trap.

What I Am going to reveal is quite contrary to the teachings of many of the religious leaders of our day, and I have never heard it taught before, but I see the “Great Tribulation” as one last chance for those who are under the delusion of the Devil, to turn from their sin, and the lies they have believed, and earnestly call upon God for mercy!

For those who hold to the “pre-tribulation rapture” view, it would be extremely disturbing to find out they were wrong all along, if they find themselves in the midst of “the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.”

This is a “salvation issue,” and people really need to be prepared! The enticement to follow “the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,” will be very great during that “time of testing.” Something as serious as “the salvation of souls,” can be easily dismissed if you are under the influence of Satan! (1 Peter 1:9)

Undeniably, anyone who willingly commits this “unforgivable sin,” the wrath of God “will be poured out without mixture into the cup of His indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.” (See Revelation 14:9-11)

God said that only those who have “kept the Word of My patience,” will be spared from that “time of trouble,” and while I greatly desire to be faithful to God’s word, He is the Judge and determiner of when the “appointed time” will be, and who will go through it.

Noah was on the earth when God saved his family during the flood when He destroyed all of mankind due to their wickedness, and I don’t presume to understand how God will “keep” those who are faithful to Him during that very Dark time, but I know He will!

Please read this next passage with a heart to know the Truth!

Revelation 3:7-13 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith He that is holy, He that is true, He that hath the key of David, He that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept My word, and hast not denied My name.

Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.

Because thou hast kept the word of My patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from My God: and I will write upon him My new name.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”

Should we face the “anti-Christ” during the final reign of “the son of perdition; who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped;” let us pray that we will pass that Final Test! But realize, it is only through genuine faith in the true Christ that any of us can make it unto the end!

Ever since God opened my eyes, I’ve had a burning desire to share my testimony in order to warn others about Satan’s tactics. Considering the apostate and compromised condition of so many in the churches, Satan has been very effective in leading God’s people astray.

Sin is the doorway into darkness where Satan dwells, and so many Christians turn a blind eye to sin, or willingly participate in it, which opens the door to error and deception.

Satan has been slow and calculated in his evil plan to deceive people, and he knows if he moves too fast, or becomes too obvious, he may alert his victims to the danger and scare his prey away.

Some of the ways Satan blinds the eyes of innocent people to the Truth, is through emotional manipulation by the use of mysticism, music, and motion pictures. The Devil even uses “Christians” to put “God’s Stamp of Approval” on many of his evil deeds!

This has produced false conversions, and explains why so many “Christians” are “falling away” from a faith they never embraced. God even warns that those who “were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,” are in danger of walking away from God if they love sin more than Him.

Please seriously consider this stern warning from the LORD, that negates the very popular doctrine of “once saved, always saved.” And keep in mind, God is addressing His people in the Church.

Revelation 3:1-6 “And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.

Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white: for they are worthy.

He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before My Father, and before His angels.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”

The memory of what Jesus Christ has done for mankind, in saving our souls through His great sacrifice on the cross, is so tainted with evil; and apostasy, hypocrisy, and compromise are bringing churches down.

Moreover, the name of Jesus continues to be misused and abused for personal, political, and financial gain, and it has even gotten to the point where you must have a very guarded approach toward those who claim to be Christian.

God said that many would come in His name, dressed in sheep’s clothing, “but inwardly they are ravening wolves,” so we must pay close attention to what a person does, not just what they say. And as long as we are living in this world, we are at great risk of “Walking With the Enemy!” Only by walking in the “True Light” can we truly understand the Adversary and see the reality that is before us all.

The catalyst by which Satan has corrupted God’s word is through Bibles infused with the poisonous manuscripts of Westcott and Hort, and other spurious codices; which happens to be most “modern versions.” Here’s a proof-text that eloquently makes my point.

Acts 8:36-37 “And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? (vs 37) And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”

If your favorite Bible relegates verse 37 to a footnote, or deletes it altogether, it’s been tainted, and Satan’s fingerprints are all over it. Of course, the earlier versions were much more subtle, and they have definitely gotten worse over time.

Case in point, “The Message,” written by Eugene H. Peterson has been universally accepted as God’s Word, but it’s an absolutely blasphemous book! It’s outrageous that pastors, or church leaders, would allow that book to be read in their churches!

I must mention, baptism doesn’t guarantee a place in the Kingdom of Heaven, only God can grant the great privilege of being “born again,” and the ability to gain entry. To truly believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, is the first step towards getting there, but I am reminded of what God said through His faithful servant James.

James 2:17-20 “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?”

There’s talk of a “revival” taking place in the heartland of our country, but I just see it as the “working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,” that many unwary souls are falling for.

It is different than some of the other so-called revivals, but it’s still of the same “spirit” as the “Brownsville Revival” in Pensacola, Florida where people were being knocked to the ground (a.k.a. “slain in the spirit”); and the “Toronto Blessing,” where people laughed hysterically (a.k.a. “the laughing revival”) in Toronto, Canada; and the “Azusa Street Revival,” in L. A., California, considered by some to be the birthplace of Pentecostalism, with all its bizarre manifestations.

They falsely claim the Holy Spirit is involved, but God doesn’t share a stage with the Devil, and the Holy Spirit will never lead men to transgress His Holy word! So many recklessly flock to these places and throw caution to the wind, all because it’s been reported that a “move of God” is happening. Jesus even warned about this.

Matthew 24:23-24 “Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. 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.”

Consider this important admonition Paul gave to Timothy, that sadly many pastors and leaders in the churches carelessly disregard to the detriment of God’s people.

Timothy 5:22 “Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.” By implication, do not allow anyone to freely “lay hands” on you!

God explicitly warns against this practice, but it is not only common in Pentecostal churches, but Baptist churches as well. Although, the Charismatic meetings typically have more overt demonic activity.

Consider what Paul prophesied to Timothy, and I am sad to say so many Christians have fallen into this trap! But praise God, as you continue reading you will see there is a way of escape!

“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” 1 Timothy 4:1

I would like to share an enlightening excerpt from my book where a true “move of God” took place. Contrary to what some believe, God still speaks, He uses women as He chooses, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit are still available as God giveth, according to His will.

My Testimony shakes up the views of some well meaning men of God, but it is not my intention to offend my brothers and sisters in Christ. God has said that the true condition of your heart will greatly affect how you respond to the words that Almighty God has given, and only the sincerely humble will fully appreciate the Testimony of Jesus.

I hope you will read what I have written with a sincere desire to know more about God. If you are a biblical scholar or learned individual, please listen from your heart and don’t let your “knowledge” get in the way. If you are a skeptic, please hear me out, and give me the benefit of the doubt for this moment in time.

And if you are a man who will not listen to a woman, I pray you will set your pride aside, and seek to hear the truth.

May I faithfully proclaim the truth of the Gospel as long as I have breath, for such a time as this! And I pray you will have “ears to hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”

“Walking With the Enemy: A Testimony,” by C. Read.

This was the night that the Lord God Almighty, answered my prayer and made His presence known in our midst in such a mighty way…

I am not sure at what point we were at in the song, but all of a sudden I started praying in the Spirit as the Holy Spirit gave me utterance. Then my hands were suddenly thrust up into the air, and I felt as if the Lord God above was pouring Himself into me while my hands shook uncontrollably. (My husband later told me that I did not appear to be shaking at all.)

There was such an anger and rage and hostility coming from my mouth; and I got so loud that I was drowning out the music…

Just to give you a feel for the atmosphere, my Husband had a fire going, but it wasn’t cold enough so he had the doors and a window open. So while the Lord was pouring out His wrath and indignation through me, it was not limited to just the confines of my living room. It was also for the prince of the power of the air to hear.

This went on for a little while and then I stood up and abruptly walked to the front of the fireplace where Bill usually sat to teach. I turned to face everyone with my hands still held high in the air, and still speaking in the Spirit, then I suddenly stopped!

There was a dead silence in the room and every eye was on me. As I brought my hands down directly in front of me, I made a sweeping motion to the sides as if to say, enough!

The first intelligible words out of my mouth were, “Oh Jesus, You are so beautiful!” At that moment, it was as though I just melted to the ground, and then I bowed down and put my face to the floor. At that point I began praising the Lord, and giving Him honor and all glory and thanksgiving.

I told Him that I am nothing without Him, and anything that I have that is worth having is because of Him. I told Him that I love and adore Him and that He alone is my Lord and master.

After that, I lifted my face up from the ground and saw that everyone was staring at me. I started to get somewhat nervous and I began to mumble something about how I didn’t like to be the center of attention and how this really wasn’t like me at all. Bill interrupted and said, “Well, give the interpretation.” I was intimidated for maybe a fraction of a second, and I just closed my eyes and said very firmly, “I will.”

Usually, I was very intimidated by both Bill and Ira, but this night was different. There was such a boldness about me that I was actually intimidating to both of them!

In fact, there had been a fear growing in them for some time now that I didn’t really understand until after this night and the subsequent confrontational meeting we had on 2 March 1993.

It would have been nice to have gotten this prophecy of 28 February 1993, on tape, but it didn’t matter. On 7 May 1993, the Lord brought everything that was addressed that night back to my memory almost exactly word for word.

As I spoke these words, it was quite different. It was more in love and compassion, but with much boldness and conviction.

Prophecy of 28 February 1993

“Many things you have been taught here has been done in secrecy and in darkness.” (I said this as I was looking at the congregation.) “You have been taught truth mixed with lies, and the Lord says it will go on no longer!”

I looked at Bill and said, “And you, are the one who has taught the lies, and the Lord says it will go on no longer in this home. And the Lord is giving you a chance to turn from your sin. And He is so forgiving that He will not hold your sin against you if you repent. And if you do not, you will die!”

While pointing at my husband I said, “And he is my husband.” Then I looked at my husband and said, “I love him with a love that cannot be broken.” Looking back at Bill, I said, “I love you too, but with a brotherly love. And I beg you to repent!”

Then I looked back at everyone and said, “Everything you have learned here has been tainted with evil, and you can’t hold on to any of it. The only thing that you can hold on to is the fact that Jesus Christ died for you, and by His mighty power, God raised Him from the dead.

And if you believe that in your heart, and claim Him as Lord, He will put the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead, inside of you, to lead you and guide you into the truth!

Light will overshadow darkness,

and darkness will not be able to stand in the presence of God!”

End of Prophecy

One day God’s people will know exactly what has taken place in the Darkness, and then they will see how God has been working among many others, even the Enemy, to have His perfect will accomplished.

The world is changing so fast that at times it’s hard to keep up, but praise God, the eternal Truth of God’s holy word is timeless. And remember, if you are required to take that “Final Test,” never deny the name of the LORD Jesus Christ, no matter what you may lose!

I pray I will always be true to God, and never forget what His dearly beloved Son has done in securing my salvation, and not mine only, because all who truly love and worship Almighty God shall be saved!

We are at a turning point in this battle for the souls of men, and as Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:52 “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.”

“Then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.“ And to those of “us which are saved,” we shall worship our faithful Creator face to face! Praise the precious name of Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus Christ—the Anointed One!

Jesus said:  

“I Am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?”

Luke 12:49