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message relating to end times for the Body of Christ.


October 4, 2007

Ching Co: "DARKEST BEFORE DAWN: A Message for God's Children" Ching Co was 
one of our first contributing writers when the ElijahList began and she 
currently lives in the Philippines. Ching writes about what many in the Body 
of Christ have been experiencing in these days--intensified battle! It is a 
reminder that our ways are not His ways and, of course, God always has a 
much bigger plan and purpose than what we can "see" and think! This word 
causes us to lean on God's confirming and reassuring words in Proverbs 3: 
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own 
understanding." It is not over--for great breakthrough is happening in the 
Heavenlies as we speak! Blessings, Steve Shultz Founder, ElijahList and 
ElijahRain magazine

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Intensified Battle Going On "Then when Herod saw that he had been tricked by 
the magi, he became very enraged, and sent and slew all the male children 
who were in Bethlehem and all its vicinity, from two years old and under, 
according to the time which he had determined from the magi." Matthew 2:16 
In the days succeeding Jesus' birth, King Herod realized that he had been 
outwitted by the magi. He was furious and gave orders to kill all the boys 
who were two years old and under in Bethlehem and its vicinity, with the 
intention of stopping Jesus' destiny from being fulfilled. So the same is 
happening today. Satan, sensing that God is planning out something GREAT AND 
AWESOME is bent on stopping the realization of this great event. Just like 
Herod, he is on a rampage and is now unleashing his blind rage against God's 
people. Our Heavenly Father is reminding us today NOT TO FOCUS ON WHAT IS 
SEEN. There is a great spiritual Heavenly battle going on and we who are 
God's warriors and watchmen are in the forefront of this battle. Just like 
during the times of Job, there is a greater drama unfolding in the Heavenly 
realm and just as God allowed Job to be tested, so we, His children, have 
been tested in the same measure. What To Expect God's children may 
experience different spheres of attacks and we may be affected on different 
levels and in different manners. Some who used to be active in ministry, but 
because of various circumstances happening in your midst (change of job, 
physical ailments, family troubles, financial difficulties), may find 
themselves having to stop doing what they love most, and at times will find 
themselves holding an empty bag, so to speak. Others may experience great 
emotional attack. In the past, you have been moving in such strong anointing 
and now you may feel empty, detached, uncertain, and wonder if something is 
wrong with you and wonder if God has removed His protection from over your 
life. What His children will experience will parallel what Job had 
experienced in his time. The area of attack and the intensity of the attack 
will be such that outwardly, it will appear to be very devastating to the 
affected ones. This Is Not the End! Our Heavenly Father is reminding us 
today that this is not the end. In fact, compared to the degree of suffering 
that we have been facing today, the blessing that He is preparing for us is 
FAR GREATER IN MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY. This is the reason why the enemy is 
panicking and unleashing his wrath in such manner and intensity as well. 
Beware Of the Spirit of Condemnation This is the season to fix our eyes on 
Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. He is faithful and He will not 
allow us to be tested beyond what we can bear. We must be careful not to 
pass judgment and to not make conclusions based on outward appearances. 
Things will not be as they seem. Those suffering the most today are not 
"deserted children," but are the "favored beloved" of the Most High. For 
truly to whom much is given, much too will be required. And as people of 
God, when we see others suffering greatly, we are to ask for great wisdom 
and discernment on how to comfort each other. We must be aware of the 
enemy's tactics this season--he will be TWISTING the meaning of much of what 
we hear and see from one another. Those believers who are experiencing the 
fullness of God's blessings in this season must be extra careful with their 
words, as most times instead of bringing comfort to the suffering ones, it 
can cause them to feel more insecure, unsure, and even depressed, especially 
when hearing the words, "You need to have more faith," or "Just believe, 
etc. " We must be careful not to act like Job's friends. Their well-meaning 
exhortation of "the causes of Job's difficulties" were useless then in 
ministering to Job. The Weapons of Our Warfare--HONESTY, YIELDING and 
SURRENDER Jericho was conquered not by physical fighting, but by silence and 
praise. So today, the weapons of our warfare will also be nontraditional. As 
we struggle through our difficult situations (questions, negative thoughts 
and feelings that overwhelm us mentally, spiritually and physically, and 
grasp at why these things are happening to us, trying to make sense of what 
God is wanting to teach us)--our Loving Wonderful Heavenly Father is 
reminding us today that HE KNOWS WHAT WE ARE GOING THROUGH (see Psalm 139). 
BE HONEST WITH OUR FEELINGS TO HIM. We need not be afraid to verbalize and 
express all of our negative emotions (doubts, anxieties, disappointments, 
questions, anger, frustrations, jealous feelings, etc.). Reading through the 
Book of Psalms, we can see how God's suffering saints of old had struggles 
with the same emotions and they were so open in expressing these feelings to 
God. We need to do the same today. LETTING GO. We are to daily and 
continually practice the art of yielding and surrender. As these burdens 
overwhelm us, let us consciously learn to "pass the ball" back to God. It is 
not an easy task sometimes to learn and relearn to "live one day at a time." 
Beyond What We can Imagine or Perceive Our Father's message to us today: "My 
child, I know what's happening. I know that 'you knew' that I am in control. 
I know in this season, you don't feel anything, yet your heart continues to 
trust in Me. I know about all these things and I Am pleased with you. Don't 
let the enemy deceive you. He will make you feel unimportant, insignificant, 
useless, weak, and of no use to Me. But THIS IS FAR FROM THE TRUTH. Where 
you are standing now, many times seemingly in the valley of the shadow of 
death--is where YOU ARE THE STRONGEST. Just like My Son Jesus when He 
struggled in the garden of Gethsemane, where His sweat became droplets of 
blood--that was His moment of triumph. So the same is happening to you, 
today. Even as you struggle daily to just stay afloat, to just keep things 
together, to just stay alive--great breakthrough is happening in the 
Heavenly realm. Your life has become My most powerful weapon of breaking 
through the spiritual darkness of these times. So be strong and be of good 
courage, your labor will not be in vain. I am taking your every sigh, every 
drop of your tears, and I am using them as powerful weapons to break down 
the spiritual walls of the enemy. Only in eternity will you fully grasp and 
see the fullness of your labor and surrender. I love you dearly, precious 
one, and I have not forgotten you...remember this, and carve this once again 
in your hearts and minds today." Ching Ten L. Co Cebu City, Philippines 
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Ching's Bio: Ching Co currently resides in the Philippines, in Cebu City. 
Ching and her husband, Harry, are accountants by profession, they have four 
children and attend Word of the World Christian Fellowship. Permission is 
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