A Testimony of two single and separate sentences that qualify as a “Word”.

The LORD instructed me to weave it together and share it, now.

On Sunday afternoon in the USA, I’m maintaining my peace well amidst a lot on my plate; earlier I thanked God for His faithfulness — after I prayed on my way to visit my ailing loved one.  The visit was better than I could have imagined, thank you Jesus!

Several hours later or this afternoon, I started pondering current challenging things in life as we all do when we’re facing them.

Sometimes, the thoughts that the enemy (the adversary) tries lead us to agree with, through using other family or friends as his vessels, to poke, jab, or outright jab at us.

Don’t forget, we have to take them captive!  (2 Corinthians 10:5)

He wants offense, or pain, or the spirit of rejection to worm its way in, or back in!

Fortunately, I have been well trained over the last twelve years, and I try my best to stand in my identity in Him, rather than get angry or hurt by a friend or family member, when Ephesians 6 says I “wrestle not against flesh and blood….”

I know very well, like many of us do right now, about the level of darkness increasing significantly in the spirit realm.

These spiritual attacks are increasing and converging; remember — the enemy will try to wear out the saints!  (See Daniel 7:5)

Of course, we know the good news is, those who are “lights” are called to rise and shine, and in Him we will soon shine brightly!  (See Isaiah 60:1-3)

We may get upset or angry for a few — but we can’t hold onto it, amen?

I am saddened though when this happens, or a few times in the past where I hurt someone or may have triggered a deep/ unhealed wound in someone else, without meaning to!

So as this was happening, I was also thinking about the “giant” or two that I’m facing right now on a couple of fronts.

I suddenly heard from The Father, the Word of The LORD God come by His Spirit, with a very short and succinct message:  “I want a WITNESS!”

The above demand or Command came clearly by The Spirit, in The Fathers’ deep and strong voice!

Immediately, Scriptures came to mind one second later.

We should all have them already scribed in or embedded on the tablets of our heart  (See 2 Corinthians 3:3) but they are:

1. Revelation 12:11.
2. Isaiah 43:10.
3. Acts 1:8.

I’ll briefly say, Revelation 12:11 “Testimony” is one of the Three (3) Keys to “overcoming” and overcoming, means enduring to the end, as He helps us overcome the one who comes to “steal, kill, and destroy!  (See John 10:10a)

If we’re not giving God glory by witnessing or sharing testimony when we could or should, then we’re ignoring one of the three keys, and the math doesn’t add up.  Then “Overcoming” is at risk!

Also, God wants the GLORY, for the big things or smaller things He’s done for us!

To some who may think: “I’m grateful but (insert your example here) this is a little thing, people don’t want to hear me”, then you’re listening to the lies of the devil.

A minor “God thing” for one, could be a timely miraculous account of encouragement for the person who needs to hear it, and whom God put in front of you!

There’s nothing too small to thank The LORD for, and it’s okay or good to share!

Giving a Testimony is also one of the most effective ways to evangelize and plant seeds; simply share (as led by The Spirit) when you have “a setup from or by God” that’s likely a divine connection and opportunity to witness!

This could potentially plant a seed that lands in the “soil”, and not on the rocks or blown into the thorns and briers!  (See Matthew 13: 3-8)

Our job is to sow!

HE is the Savior; but Testimony is powerful — and don’t minimize it or fall into fear.

If you’re giving a true Witness, it should just flow or be relatively easy to share!

Finally, if God’s testing and prompting us, whether in front of an individual we know is hurting or struggling, or in a small or big group, testifying may quickly encourage and give God glory in the process.

If we don’t do this — it could be a sin of “omission”, which is not like outright sin, but it’s the sin of “missed opportunity!”

When this happens (and it’s happened to all of us, including me.) we will likely hear from Him about it at the Bema Judgment Seat of Christ where it will qualify as wood, hay or stubble! (See 1 Corinthians 3:11-15)

An hour or two later, as I was still thinking about it and knew I had to share this very short “Word”, then I suddenly heard a big two-word sentence, it was:  “PUNCH BACK!”

The LORD’s laid that one on me before.

In essence, He’s saying: by giving our Witness, it can make a huge difference in Spiritual Warfare.

So, the next time the enemy or just people in life, attack or hurt you, or if you’re down and struggling because you’re tired of fiery trials you’re in, the strategy is “if the devil and his spiritual forces” spoken of in Ephesians 6 are trying to wear you out.

So ultimately during this two-word sentence and download, I knew He wants me to stitch or weave them together.

So His Message is:  “HE wants a WITNESS!  PUNCH BACK!”

Being obedient to this, will potentially do many good things — including edifying yourself (In Him) by being ready and able to share.

One could say it’s a way to “take back Kingdom ground” from the lion that’s out there, seeking to devour those who love the Lion of the Tribe of Judah!

If you think you can’t minister to or edify someone, when you’re in the fire yourself — my Witness and experience humbly say: YES, you can!  (See Philippians 4:13!)

Ways to “Punch back!”

🔥 Testify to someone, whether a friend, or a co-worker who’s hurting or struggling and they share something with you, that you empathize with, because you went through “that” too, and God brought you through.

That’s a ripe harvest field or heart to sow into!

The adversary will be so annoying and you’re doing what you’re supposed to! (See Matthew 5: 14-16)

🔥 Intercede!  War for the broken or stubborn and rebellious person or narcissist who’s attacking you!

Or maybe not- if the Holy Spirit doesn’t want you to.

On a handful of occasions over the years, there have been maybe 4 times where God said to me:  “Do NOT pray for these people!”

When that happens, I obey instantly, after testing the Spirit of course.

You may ask, why would God say that?  Odds are they’re stubborn Covenant Breakers whom He’s losing patience with and they’re “skating on the edge,” so to speak.

This is a rare thing, so if you want to punch back, pray for them directly or pray for other vessels Satan is tormenting, stand in the gap for them if led!

See Matthew 5:44 and Jeremiah 7:14

🔥 Also, we could and should obey The Word and “bless your enemies!”

See Luke 6:28 and Proverbs 25: 21-22

🔥 Feed the hungry, bless the poor, or visit those who are sick (Hospitals, ministering healing or praying for them) or in prison!   (See Matthew 25:35-40)

Now, I have one last amazing confirmation to share with you, on what happened earlier as I was typing this up!

Literally, as I’m starting this testimony, I receive a message from a very close sibling on WhatsApp.  I took a screenshot and I’m going to paste it next:

Your Testimony Defeats the Devil | Here’s Why He Attacks It
— Hullalujah Ministries

You can’t make this up!  While I’m typing this — “bing” — there lands this message.

I told my dear friend what was happening, and I have seen this brother and I like how God’s using Him, but that God was in essence giving me the exact same message or topic— and strongly prompting me to type up this Version and share it!

I haven’t listened to that video yet, I wanted to get this done first — but I likely will listen soon.

Remember, the Word (and Counsel) of God is established by two or three witnesses!   (2 Corinthians 13:1)

It’s not the first time this type of thing has happened, but God will do it in a number of different ways!

I don’t know about you, but I’m thankful for His faithfulness and He IS so amazing!

Test it, but I suggest- “Listen, obey, and trust!” If we all do this as often as we can, God will be pleased; after all, we’re called to please Him, and not man, right?   See Ephesians 6:6-8

Blessings to my spiritual family.  Many of you reading this likely have been doing these things, but if you know other believers that may struggle or need encouragement, or to hear His timely words and instruction, please share it with them.

There’s so much more I could put in here (Scriptures!), but it’s late and I don’t want to make it any longer. I’ll leave you with this specific blessing from Him:  (Numbers 6:24-26)

Postscript

My Testimony by The Spirit in me is that Jesus “came (as God) in the flesh”, as His only begotten Son, who gave his life willingly as the sinless and Spotless Lamb, as a sacrifice for the sins of the world, to those who would repent and believe.

He shed His precious blood to redeem us from the wages of sin, which is death.  After He was tortured and nailed to the cross, he died, was buried three days, then resurrected by the dunamis power of the Holy Spirit and ascended to the Right Hand of The Father.

Post Postscript

It just hit me that I touched on “Listening, obeying, and trusting God!”

Please click here for more on that if you’d like: “Listen, Obey, and Trust!”

I also will give a final and true witness.  The LORD IS coming soon!  We are the generation!

Repent; The Kingdom of God is at hand!

 

~ T. Andrew Farley

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Todd Andrew Farley is part of the nameless brigade, called for a time such as this, primarily to minister to the body of Christ and occasionally as a prophetic messenger for the edification of those called to the remnant Bride of Christ.  He gives all glory, honor and praise, to the Name above all names, Jesus!  For He alone was worthy.  Andrew’s own Ministry website is Eagles of Zion.

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