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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
http://www.elijahlist.com
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
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