With all of the news surrounding COVID and the omicron variant, protests and strange weather in divers’ places, we are truly in the last hour. Everything that God prophesied are coming to past. Matthew 24:29-31 says:
29: “Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.”
30: “And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.”
31: “And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.”
 
Also, in Luke 21:11, it says “And great earthquakes shall be in divers’ places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.” Jesus will be returning one day, just as he said. We don’t know the time nor the hour, but we must live each day like he will, or like its our last. This means that we must stay guarded and rooted in the word of God, praying without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:16) and by allowing God to fully use you for his purpose in this world, so that you won’t fall victim to the enemy’s schemes. Pay attention to the signs and don’t live in fear, which is what the enemy wants you to do, but walk in faith and trust in the almighty God. See, this life that we live in is only a pass through and it offers nothing but deception, sin and pleasure of the flesh, which are not of God. This is why we need God each and every day, so we can have the true freedom and peace that he provides, as well as his protection and covering (Psalm 56:3-4).
 
Also, while paying attention to the signs and understanding what God has said, in the last hour you will also have many deceivers and false prophets who are really being used by the enemy (Matthew 24:11). God even said that Satan will deceive many and appear as an angel of light, so this is why it’s even more important to understand the times we are living in currently and how detrimental this is. 2 Corinthians 11:14 “And no marvel, for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” This means that we must also, when praying, ask God for stronger discernment and wisdom, so that you can distinguish the difference between good and evil, and not be deceived by liars and heathens. On the news, they are constantly pushing fear down people’s throats, wanting you to believe the COVID numbers, which they tweak all the time, and constantly pay attention to all of the wrong things. Overall, these things are distractions and again, Jesus already told us what to pay attention to and what to look out for, in the end times.
 
Keep your eyes focused on God and pray about all things. In Revelations, it also speaks about the mark of the beast. In Revelations 13:16-18, it states
16: “And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:”
17: ““And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”
18: ““Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.”
 
Now, I don’t believe that the current COVID vaccine is the mark, but I truly believe that it is the preparation/beginning stage for the mark that will come. When you take any COVID test, they stick the swab so far up your nose, all of the way in your forehead. Also, if you get a temperature check, they want to “scan” your forehead. Also, around the world in different countries, many are protesting against it, plus certain jobs are requiring you to get the vaccine shot or else you will be fired. Why is this so-called vaccine a requirement, to where a person doesn’t have a choice on rather, they take it or not? Why aren’t they doing this with the flu shot and pushing this particular vaccine down your throat? Again, they are doing this in order to prepare you for what’s to come and fall into the trap of the enemy’s scheme. Why do you also think there are constant food shortages and low inventory? When reading these scriptures as followed, you will see why. They are wanting to prepare you for the famine that will come upon this land, to where the only people that can buy or sell, are the ones who have taken the true mark of the beast, which is an abomination unto God.
 
Matthew 24: “7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers’ places.”
Revelation 6:5 “When the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” I looked, and there before me was a black horse! Its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand.
6: “Then I heard what sounded like a voice among the four living creatures, saying, “Two pounds[a] of wheat for a day’s wages, [b] and six pounds[c] of barley for a day’s wages, [d] and do not damage the oil and the wine!”
7: “When the Lamb opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, “Come!”
8: “I looked, and there before me was a pale horse! Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following close behind him. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth.”
 
Also, one of the ingredients in the vaccine is called Luciferase, which sounds like Lucifer. They are letting you know that Lucifer is behind everything that you are seeing regarding this planned COVID disease, which is the beginning of the end. Don’t fall victim to believing everything that you hear or see and monitor what you are allowing to enter in. Just like God also said, once you realize the truth, follow after him, and become a true Christian, many people will think you are crazy and call evil good. Isaiah 5:20 “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” Be watchful, stay awake, discerning and pursue the kingdom of God and his righteousness because the adversary, the devil roars like a lion seeking who he may devour (1 Peter 5:8) so that he can claim as many souls as possible. The narrow path leads to eternal life and only a few find it (Matthew 7:14).
 
Have a blessed & prosperous God-filled week! ~

Be mindful of the words you speak because death and life is in the power of tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. (Proverbs 18:21). Jesus was very specific about this because he knew how serious this is. You need to be careful about what you are speaking out of your mouth, because it can come to past. Even in certain situations or circumstances, you speak those things as though they were! For instance, if you live in an apartment, and you wish to own a home someday, you must speak those things into existence and believe that what you pray for shall come to past.
 
If you are seeking a new career or better position, speak it and believe it. If you only have $5 left in your bank account, you don’t look at what you see, but must speak and believe that you are wealthy and have more than enough. Yes, you also need to make sure you are budgeting and handling money appropriately, but the key point is that you must speak what you are believing and not going off what you see at hand. As it says in the word, it is impossible to please God without faith (Hebrews 11:6). Walking by faith and not by sight is very critical in a true believer’s faith walk and we are justified by faith (Romans 5:1).
 
As you are building your relationship with Christ, this may not come easy, but the more you seek his word, fast, and pray, the easier it will be, because your faith will have increase. Jesus said, if you just have a mustard seed of faith and start there, the possibilities and everything that he can do within you, will be infinite.  When we are weak, God is strong, and we can do all things through him that strengthens and must apply this word into our daily lives.
 
Remember, God is our El-Shaddai, meaning he is an all-sufficient sustaining God, and he will supply all our needs according to his riches and glory (Philippians 4:19). If while walking in faith and increasing your wisdom within Christ, the enemy will try to buffet you and place negative thoughts or discouragement in your mind, but you must immediately cast them down and rebuke them. As it states in 2 Corinthians 10:5, “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
 
In this world, we need God every day, and the walk may not always be easy, but with him, anything is possible. Again, monitor what you speak, monitor what you listen, monitor what you watch to and ask the Lord to constantly guard your heart and renew a right spirit within you. Regardless of your situation or how you feel, your faith should not be dictated on this. You must always remember what the word of God says, and that God’s word is always true and never changes. John 17:17 “ Sanctify them by[a] the truth; your word is truth.”
 
I challenge you to reflect on God’s word and start putting everything into action. Start in the beginning of the bible and read the chapters, even if it’s for only 30 minutes a day, and build yourself up from there. God’s word is true, pure and we cannot live on bread alone, but by every word of God. (Luke 4:4) We cannot do anything without him and if you try, you will fail miserably, so pickup your sword of defense against the enemy and always remember to believe and stand on God’s word by faith and not your circumstance. Speak life and not death!
 
Blessings,
 
​Ebone’ J.

​Matthew 18:3 "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter into the kingdom of Heaven."
​When I became saved, I read this scripture it really stood out to me, as I pondered and reflected on what this truly meant. God was saying to me that in order to truly draw close to him and live out his word, you must become like little children. Little children are willing, eager to learn and of pure innoncence, so this is how we must be with God. Once we begin to read the word, then we will gain wisdom and understanding. Also, the more you soak in God's word, you will become that new creature/person that God designed for your life when he created you.

Growing up while attending Church, I remember being told that we were born into sin and this speaks volumes. After what happened with Adam and Eve in the garden, havoc was caused and things were destroyed. Satan also fell to earth after believing that he could be bigger than the one and only creator, Jesus Christ!
Since Satan fell here, he has deceived many and has allowed things such as sin, seem cool and glorified, when in reality it is not. If you don't repent from sinful ways and ask God to enter into your heart, then you will fall victimized to Satan's attacks and schemes that he wants for your life. You will stay stuck in the ways of what Satan likes and fall farther away from God, so this is why God says we must become like little children, by willing and eager to learn of and study his word. Doing this not only allows the word to enter into your heart, but once you do so, you will gain the fear of the Lord and make godly, wise decisions in your everyday life.

Matthew 16:24 "Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."
Turn from sin, choose to follow after God and start reading his word from beginning to end. The bible is the bread, truth and life and was written for the edifying of our souls. Following the biblical principles also allows you to tap into your true destiny that God has called for you and you can live out the biblical principles, and not the way of the world."

Romans 12:2 2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.