Persecuted — But Not Ever Forsaken!
Good morning!
Our precious LORD is desiring to draw His bride ever closer to Him!
I am hearing The LORD speak very tenderly and kindly today.
Don’t ever forget to try the Spirit on all of us who speak a ‘thus saith The LORD’ word.
Make sure that what we hear lines up with His Holy Word.
All scriptures will be at the very end.
I believe The LORD is trying to prepare us for the hard days that are ahead of us.
What I heard in the Spirit may seem hard to some.
It is not a pie in the sky word.
Still it is with much ‘hope‘.
Jesus Christ never leaves us without true hope!
“I AM in the midst of your troubles even today, My People.
Prepare for not a bed of roses but a thorn bed in the days that lie ahead in your country and also all the countries of the world.
For you must know My children prickly thorns will stick you.
Roses are beautiful are they not?
Still they dwell also with prickly thorns.
You shall be persecuted for My Names Sake and not rescued in this land.
Still My Godly Remnant shall stand in this land of America!
Wear My Crown and ye shall receive the Crown of Life.
There was not an easy placement on my head. It hurt, immeasurably so.
Still I wore it as an adornment to the mockers looking on.
I despised but endured the shame on the cross.
Pray for the best in your land.
Never give up the fight for freedom.
Still know this day I have already judged your land and found her lacking,” saith The LORD.
“I will bring her (America) to her knees.
Still I will have mercy on many and even hide and protect them (many) from unbelievers in this time of trouble.
Trust Me in the days that lie ahead, surely not social media.
Look up for your redemption draweth nigh.
I your LORD will hold you up by My right hand.
I will extend mercy to the ones who call on My Name in truth and sincerity.
Lean on Me and not your own understanding and you will make it through all things!” saith The LORD.
“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2
“Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Always bearing about in the body the dying of The LORD Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. For we which live are always delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.” 2 Corinthians 4:9-11
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1
“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.” 2 Timothy 3:12-13
“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which The LORD, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:8
“Trust in The LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5.
“It is better to trust in The LORD than to put confidence in man.” Psalm 118:8
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for The LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty” Psalm 91:1
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10
God bless you all.
~ Joyce D. McGuire
My name is Joyce D. McGuire, called to work in and for the Kingdom of God! To lead we must try to follow Jesus Christ closely. That is my heart. I am a Chaplain to the prisons; prophetic intercessor by His grace; author; and a Mother in the Kingdom of God. To many I am simply Mama Joyce. Some favorite verses of mine are Matthew 11:28-30.
This word is true. No matter how many times I hear, prophets or teachers talk about “America will be saved!“ The only quickening I get in my spirit is that it is not true. I want it to be true, and I pray for his mercy, but the nations are about to pay a heavy price for their abominations. so much destruction is coming. So much conflict and desperation. But those who endure to the end shall be saved. He will set us on a highway of holiness, those who walk, uprightly, and we shall do great exploits in the earth. The betrayals and the persecution are increasing. Love to you.
Sarah, I truly thank God for you coming by. I likewise wish it could be otherwise but to give ‘false hope’ as many are doing is deceiving the people.
Still we both know not to ever quit praying and ‘obeying’ the Spirit of the Lord.
We shall make it with joy in our hearts in the midst of troubles as we have never saw before!
God knows where to place us in these end times. Much shall be avoided by us having listening ears to the spirit.
Father God has miracle provisions even if we can’t store up much. We all just need do the best we can and let the Lord multiple whatever else we need! I have saw Him come on the scene and do the impossible many times! His manna from heaven we may even see again! God bless you. ❤️
Dear Joyce:
We are def.eating from the same bread of life- the same manna – for I’ve been mulling similar thought for a long time.
I’m sure you too, have had your detractors, those who want to argue with you, try & change the words, for they are not all sugar & sweet…but truth is truth. These days, the verses “BEHOLD- BOTH the Mercy & Severity of God” is in my thoughts a lot.
Yes – our merciful & tender Father & perfectly compassionate Saviour showers us with His hope & love daily- or else we couldn’t go on, stand, carry on. He knows no one can live (well) or complete their assignments here on earth without HIS hope. And He protects us. My goodness, how He protects us from the fiery darts daily.
Yet – so many want to deny the times we are in. The Church was never asked to have a false, utopian, outlook in the endtimes. Just the opposite. Jesus & His disciples clearly, plainly told us what would be as the antichrist agenda furled out onto the earth.
I’ve had my share of (fellow believers) saints who say I should only preach happy-clappy-everything-will-come-up-roses-and-end-perfectly. And it will….WHEN CHRIST RETURNS. That’s scripture.
Suffering & glory are both written into the plan of salvation, by the finger of God. As the Word clearly says – those who refuse to repent- the wicked will grow more so – and those who love the Lord – will grow in righteousness & holiness. That’s God’s history book we follow- not mans. Shalom
Thank you Elizabeth for all your encouragement. I feel we are definitely eating the same manna from above.
So many just want all the sweet and never the corrections.
You put things very nicely and I read several times. Loved
“I’ve had my share of (fellow believers) saints who say I should only preach happy-clappy-everything-will-come-up-roses-and-end-perfectly. And it will….WHEN CHRIST RETURNS.” Thanks for your time and reply sister. Prayers and hugs. Joyce
Hello Sister here is a thought. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
In the times we are in that is a mouthful. And very appropriate. I know many who call themselves brother and counting you only two others who say they are my friend. I heard this is about to change in a catastrophic way.
David, that is a very true and good scripture. Thank you for adding it here.
The Lord shows up true friends for sure. Thank God He gives us a few in our lifetime that remains.