In 1967, there was a Six-Day War. “The war began on June 5, 1967, when Israel launched a preemptive assault against the Egyptian and Syrian air forces.” (Google)
“The Six-Day War ended with Israel capturing the Sinai Peninsula, the Golan Heights, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.” (Google)
I remember watching a documentary about the Six-Day War emphasizing what some Israeli soldiers had experienced during the fighting. They shared personal experiences that could only be attributed to the Providential intervention of God.
This intervention began in Eden, when God dealt with the consequences of Adam and Eve’s disobedience.
God dealt with Eve regarding her decision to ignore God’s Word and respond to the deceitful lie spoken to her by the serpent.
God dealt with Adam and his willful disobedience not to obey His instruction
God also dealt with Satan who had tempted Eve to question God’s Word not to eat of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil.
God said to the serpent (through whom Satan spoke), in Genesis 3:14-15 TLV, “Because you did this, Cursed are you above all the livestock and above every animal of the field. On your belly you will go, and dust will you eat all the days of your life. I will put animosity between you (Satan) and the woman–between your seed (the descendants of Adam) and her seed (the prophetic Incarnation of Jesus-Son of God/Son of Man). He (Jesus) will crush your head (at the Cross), and you will crush his heel(seek to afflict Him all through His life). (inserts mine)
Note: Compare these words to Paul’s words in Romans 16:17-20 TLV, “Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep your eye on those who are causing divisions and stumbling blocks, contrary to the teaching that you learned. Turn away from them. For such people do not serve our Lord the Messiah(Anointed One), but only their own belly. By their smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting. Your obedience has become known to all, so I rejoice over you–but I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil. Now the God of shalom (peace) will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Yeshua (Jesus) be with you.” (inserts mine)
The Book of Daniel, in the Old Testament, records a Twenty-One day war that took place in the heavenlies. Daniel was being given visions and understanding by the Lord regarding what was going to happen prophetically to the nation of Israel and prophetic words regarding end time events when God would bring the created age to a close.
In Daniel, chapter 10:2-3(TLV), “In those days,I, Daniel was mourning for three whole weeks (21 days). I ate not rich food, nor did meat or wine enter my mouth, nor did I anoint myself with oil, until the end of the three-weeks(21 days).” (inserts mine)
Daniel had a vision during this time, (vs. 4-8) of a heavenly messenger.
In Daniel 10:9-14(TLV), it is recorded by Daniel, “Yet I heard the sound of his words. When I heard him speaking, I fell on my face in a deep sleep with my face to the ground. Then behold, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. He said to me, Daniel, highly valued man, carefully consider the words I am speaking to you. Stand up! For now I have been sent to you. When he spoke this word to me, I stood up trembling. Then he said to me, ‘Don’t be afraid, Daniel!’ For from the first day that you set your heart to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come because of your words. However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia resisted me for 21 days, but behold Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me because I had been detained there with the king of Persia. Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the future days. For the vision concerns days yet to come.” (emphasis mine)
What Daniel experienced is what Paul explained to believers in the church at Ephesus; and that explanation is still relevant to the church today.
Ephesians 6:10-12(TLV), Paul instructs the church, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you are able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood (humanity), but against the rulers, against the powers, against the forces of this darkness, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” (insert,emphasis mine)
This is exactly what Daniel went through. I am not sure if he realized it at the time it was happening.
It was explained to Daniel.
The rulers,the powers, the forces of darkness, the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places are all embodied in the words ‘the prince of the kingdom of Persia resisted me for 21-days’. Spiritual warfare is real. Satan is “the prince of the power of the air”(Ephesians 2:2) [TLV says: “…the ruler of the domain of the air”]
What is it that we as a nation are warring against?
Most of us, in this nation, are battling politics.
We are sorting out the rhetoric, and ‘wrestling against flesh and blood'(humanity), possibly struggling with which candidate to vote for as President?; which candidates to choose to represent the state we live in for Congress?; and also which candidates to elect for our state government?
I would assume that many are wrestling also with the choices that need to be made concerning the state propositions, laws, and bills that are before us. Which ones do we affirm? Which ones do we deny ?
I am not saying that any of those choices are irrelevant.
They are all important.
BUT…Who or what is influencing your mindset?
What is the source of the intellect that is seeking to influence you, challenging you to vote their way?
There are three possibilities. The wisdom of heaven; human wisdom (which is self); the wisdom of hell.
What is it that many people do not understand?
What is it that many people do not want to embrace?
What has been a struggle in my own personal mindset is the realization that there is a spiritual enemy that is relentlessly opposing God, His creation, His plan and purpose for His creation, and seeks to destroy what God has desired from before the creation of the world.
The Word of God is not silent about this. (This is a study by itself. Many have written about Romans 12:1,2)
That enemy is Satan.
James 3:13-18 Amplified Version:
“Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with gentleness and humility of true wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be arrogant and [as a last result] be in defiance to the truth. This [superficial wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly [secular], natural [unspiritual], even demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder [unrest, rebellion] and every evil thing and morally degrading practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering without [self-righteous] hypocrisy[and self-serving guile]. And the seed whose fruit is righteousness[spiritual maturity] is sown in peace by those who make peace[by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals].” (inserts Amp. Bible)
Question: What is the political atmosphere of our nation based upon the words that we hear daily spewed out from both sides of the political aisle?
Question: What do you discern about the source of the wisdom that is being given to you daily?
Question: Who are you listening too?
Question: Where do you go to find wisdom?
Let me give you three choices that are based upon James 3:13-18 : a) God’s Word; b) your own personal understanding and intellect; c) the deceitful influence of the enemy of God, Satan.
I say all of that to say this!
Satan’s opposition includes deconstructing God’s design for this nation and all the other nations of the world.
Satan opposes this nation.
Satan wants to dismantle this nation at its foundation.
Satan desires to influence this election at every level to cause chaos, confusion, and corruption in our midst.
Of this I am certain, in spite of Satan’s activity, God is in complete control.
God is Sovereign over all the nations.
God is Providential over His people.
Satan’s influence was defeated at the CROSS.
Jesus, disarmed “the principalities and powers. He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in the cross.” (Colossians 2:15 TLV) (emphasis mine)
Then why is there still spiritual warfare?
Because even though what we have accepted as a free gift, our salvation, ‘positionally’ at the Cross (the work of the cross is finished); we are now being conformed ‘experientially’ (by the way of the cross) to the image of Christ.
This is what Christians must understand.
The process of being changed into the image of Christ includes suffering.
Our Father God allows the enemy, Satan, to be part of that process of spiritual growth.
Ask Job about this! (Job 1,2)
As this work continues in us, God, our Father, is fulfilling His will and purpose until the return of Christ, the End of the Age, the Millennium, and the final judgment.
This is what Daniel was being shown.
Since, we are constantly engaged in spiritual warfare, we must learn to stand because the days are evil.
What did the messenger instruct Daniel to do?
Answer: stand and don’t be afraid.
What about us?
Question: What did Paul instruct the believers to do? Answer: stand
I just thought of this!
The context is Israel leaving Egypt after the 10 plagues that were poured out upon Egypt.
That was God’s intervention to deliver His covenantal people from bondage.
Exodus 14:13-14 TLV, Moses is counteracting the words of the people that want to return to Egypt, and serve the Egyptians, rather than to die in the wilderness.
“But Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid! Stand still and see the salvation of Adonai, which He will perform for you today. You have see the Egyptians today, but you will never see them again, ever! Adonai will fight for you, while you hold your peace.” (emphasis mine)
I wonder if God was saying: Stand still; see the salvation of God; meaning, watch what I am going to do for you, and against the enemy pursuing you; and stop grumbling!
I believe God understood their fear and He was going to quiet it, and bring them peace.
Therefore, I submit to you that we, as a nation, will be experiencing a Six-Day War in the heavenlies between October 31 and November 5.
During these six days, we need to stand, hold our position spiritually, not grumble, but we, like Moses, who stretched forth his rod of authority, need to pray with the authority God has given us in His Word; be not afraid; and see the intervention of God against the enemies of this nation,exposing Satan’s evil influence.
There will be intense spiritual warfare between Halloween and Election Day.
At this point many of you may be overly disturbed or even frightened by my words.
You may even think I am out of my mind.
That is ok; I understand.
But…
I want to remind you that we are in a spiritual battle for the soul of this nation.
I want to implore those who have been praying for this nation to continue to do so.
Use your rod of authority, speak to the issues before us, and watch God provide a way forward for His people on dry ground; and swallow up the enemy that seeks to overtake us.
I also want to encourage believers, who may have not been praying, to pray.
Please re-read Daniel 10.
Please re-read Ephesians 6:10-12.
Spiritual battle is not a video game.
It is not a board game.
It is not a hoax.
This is serious warfare.
At this point, many of you might decide to stop reading this post.
I understand that too.
I would encourage those who understand what I am saying to continue reading.
Selah.
If you have not read the posts, A Call to Heavenly Warfare and/or The Spiritual Battle is Ongoing, I encourage you to read them before you continue on with this post. (go to livingwordsofencouragement.com)
Continuing,
This past, October 12, 2014, there was in Washington DC, An Esther Call to the Mall.
It was estimated that 250,000 people came, and maybe as many as twice that (GiveHim15). It has also been noted that the web-site for this event “received 10M hits. Fifty nations also held companion events. It was truly unprecedented.”(GiveHim15).
Most of those who attended Washington DC were women.
They came to worship, pray, and call upon God for this nation.
This assembly was called on the Jewish Day of Atonement.
Why is that significant?
“The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:27-28) also known as Yom Kippur was the most solemn holy day of all the Israelite feasts and festivals, occurring once a year on the tenth day of Tishri, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. On that day the high priest was to perform elaborate rituals to atone for the sins of the people….This was not a ceremony to be taken lightly and the people were to understand that atonement for sin was to be done God’s way.” (got questions.org)
Jesus, the Lamb of God, atoned for the sin of the world, God’s way, on the cross.
Today, Christ Jesus is our High Priest, who ever lives in heaven, making intercession for us. (Hebrews 4:14-16)
Thinking about the assembly using the name Esther:
Without going into the complete story that is told in the Book of Esther. The woman for whom the Book is titled, is a young Jewish girl, who is the niece of Mordecai. Because of a fallout between the king of Persia and his queen, Esther finds herself in a situation not of her choosing; just like Daniel, who was taken captive to Babylon, where God raised him up to serve the Babylonian king and the nation. Esther, too, is ‘taken against her will’ along with many other young girls. The purpose is to find a replacement for the deposed queen. Esther submits to her situation and is chosen by the king to be his new queen.
The entire Book of Esther is the Sovereign and Providential work of God against Satan who seeks to destroy God’s people–it is a story of spiritual warfare in the heavenlies that is lived out like a play that has been cast for a theater production.
This story is representative of the ongoing struggle that has been taking place since God’s pronouncement upon Satan in Genesis 3.
The individuals in this story are real people.
Assuming you know the details of the story, the king is manipulated(deceived), and he makes a decree to have all the Jewish people in his kingdom killed.
What the king does not know is that Esther is a Jewish woman.
Her uncle Mordecai, hears about the edict that has come from the king, and sends a message to Esther.
Esther does not pull rank on her uncle.
She submits to her uncle’s instructions.
Mordecai tells his niece, Esther, “Do not think in your soul that you will escape in the king’s household more than all the Jews. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place-but you and your father’s house will perish. Who knows whether you have attained royal status for such a time as this?” Esther 4:13-14 TLV)
What was Esther’s response to Mordecai ?
“Go! Gather all the Jews who are in Shusan and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will fast in the same way. Afterwards, I will go into the king, even though it is not according to the law. So if I perish, I perish!” So Mordecai left and did all that Esther commanded him.” (Esther 4:15-17 TLV)
Esther entered into spiritual warfare. She and others fasted and prayed.
Remember Daniel had fasted and prayed.
In this instance, Esther fulfilled her three days, stepped out in faith, and…
Esther was granted entrance to the king, her husband.
God intervened.
The plot against the Jews was brought to light.
The villain was hanged.
The Jews were legally given their right to fight back against all those who sought to kill them.
The Jews prevailed.
What Satan had purposed for evil, God intervened and purposed for good.
Now, let us compare this to another gathering of women that will be held in Washington DC on November 2, 2024.
I mentioned this gathering in my post The Spiritual Battle is Ongoing.
What is the purpose of this gathering of women?
Quoting from their website, womensmarch.com, it is entitled WOMEN’S MARCH to the WHITE HOUSE, November 2,2024, DC and Nationwide,
OUR BODIES. OUR FUTURE.
I am not saying that these women cannot express themselves nor conduct their march.
I want you to discern their spirit.
Using their own words from their web-site. (emphasis mine)
“At this pivotal moment in our country, Women’s March is leading the charge to build a feminist, multi-racial democracy that serves us ALL.”
“What happens in 2024 and the four years to follow will set the foundation for the four to five decades.”
WE ARE MARCHING.
November 2, 2024
Personally, just reading these words makes me shudder.
I do not support this rhetoric.
What is their motive?
I do not want to be part of their ‘ALL’.
Please understand that I am not saying ‘ALL’ women in this nation support their position.
Question: What political party do they want to win?
Based upon their own words, I categorically choose not to support the party they are supporting.
Their rhetoric continues:
“LET’S GO!
“We will never stop fighting for what matters to women and our communities. We will galvanize women across the country and win again in 2024.”
They are motivated and sound relentless in the pursuit of their agenda.
What is their main initiative?
“ABORTION IS NOT A CRIME-We want healthcare, not punishment.”
I do not support abortion.
I do support rational healthcare.
Why do I bring this to our attention?
They do not express an Esther spirit.
What is an Esther spirit?
Esther did not seek to serve herself.
The Women’s March serves self.
This is understandable.
Why?
Because of Adam’s sin. Our human nature is self-serving. It does not seek the things of God. Our nation is at the junction of whether it will continue to push God aside and serve it’s fallen human nature or will it repent of it’s sin, cry out to God, and ask God to intervene in the future of this nation’s destiny.
This is the spiritual warfare that we are engaged in wrestling against.
It is a daily battle in each of our lives; and it has grown into monstrous proportions in our nation.
We are living on a dramatic stage . Like the story of Esther, we are real people.
And there is a spiritual battleground that is being waged in the heavenlies, orchestrated by the prince of the power of the air, Satan.
Then why the post title: The Upcoming Six-Day War ?
Because the spiritual warfare is going to increase exponentially by the enemy against our souls, against this nation, and against the issues being voted upon in the states, and especially at our national election for President and the members of Congress.
The days between October 31 and November 5, will be 6 days of elevated rhetoric, accusations, and vehement words spewed forth to influence the voting electorate’s decision regarding who and what to vote for.
These will not be words from above, but words from below as we read in James 3:13-18.
I am not calling out one party.
I believe it will come from both sides of the political spectrum.
These ‘words’ can be likened to the edict that went forth by the king of Persia to have all the Jews killed. I am NOT saying there will be killing. I am saying that these words are spoken to stir up irrational thinking against the presidential candidates, and to dissuade voters from voting using common sense and rational thinking, and where possible dissuade people from voting, or even keep people from changing their mind to vote.
Queen Esther, prayed and fasted, sought God for His favor, went before the king, and was granted an audience; this resulted in her people, the Jewish nation, being saved. (Read the Book of Esther)
Was there spiritual warfare going on in the heavenlies? Absolutely.
Some might be asking the question, How do you know that?
Answer: This same scenario is paramount throughout the entire narrative of the Bible. The Biblical lives of the people recorded in scripture reflect the spiritual tension in their lives and the gracious and loving kindness of God’s intervention in the lives of His covenanted people.
On November 2, 2024, there will be a gathering of women, marching and voicing their rhetoric.
Their words will be spoken to persuade people to stand with them and vote according to their agenda.
It will be interesting to hear the tenor of their words as they are expressed.
I do not personally believe that their spirit will be humble and submissive.
The proof will be heard on November 2.
Again, I ask you? What is the spirit of their agenda?
Reflecting back to October 8, 2022, for the mid-term election, this group had a Women’s March. Their motto was: “We Demand Our Rights”.
Observation: Esther didn’t demand her rights; These women are demanding their rights.
What spirit do you support?
Esther focused on God. The other group focuses on self.
Two spirits: Esther’s spirit is humble and submissive; the other spirit is prideful and self-centered.
That is the fundamental origin of spiritual warfare.
Lucifer, Satan, sought to be like God. He declared his self ‘I will” (Isaiah 14:13-14, (see also gotquestions.org ‘What are the “I will” Statements of Satan, God, and Jesus?)
Therefore, focusing on the Six-Days, between Halloween and the Election, consider the following:-(I encourage you to all visit gotquestions.org, and type in Halloween)
The unclean spirits that honor the dead on Halloween, October 31, 2024, focus their incantations, curses, and spells, and prayers against God, His plans, and His people.
I believe that they will also be focused on our national election. (See Intercessors For America, October 26,2024)
Do not be naive and believe that this does not occur, because it does.
The Satanists, those who give worth-ship to Satan, which includes witches and warlocks, will be intensely involved in speaking (praying) against the results of our national election.
There will be a battle in the heavenlies.
It is unseen,but it goes on.
Do not be deceived.
Remember this, Daniel, was involved, in spiritual warfare.
Again, I am not sure that he realized this, until he was informed by God’s messenger, who had been delayed 21 days, because of the warfare in the heavenlies.
So great was the opposition to Daniel’s prayers that Michael was sent to assist the messenger. Daniel’s prayers were hindered by the prince of Persia. This was all unseen.
Esther was involved in spiritual battle for her people in the empire of Persia.
She was the queen.
Like Daniel, she fasted and prayed to God. Her husband was the king of Persia.
There was spiritual opposition in the heavenlies.
God intervened.
As I wrote earlier in this post, we are fighting against the rulers, powers, worldly forces of darkness, and spiritual forces of evil that reside in heavenly places.
But, we, who believe in Christ, have been raised by God, and “He(God) has raised us up with Him(Christ) and seated us with Him(Christ) in the heavenly places in Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus).” (inserts mine) (Ephesians 2: 6 TLV)
In Christ we are in the presence of God in heaven, above the domain of Satan, who is the “ruler of the domain of the air”. (Ephesians 2:2 TLV)
In Christ, we are the Bride of Christ, one day to be married to Christ.
Question: Is the Church, who is betrothed to Christ, an Esther, who is to fast and pray, and seek her Husband, the King of the Kingdom, Christ Jesus, for His intervention in life of this nation?
Is all this talking about spiritual warfare wearying you?
Be renewed with: I John 4:1-6, verse 4, says, “You are from God, children, and you have overcome them(the false prophets) because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” (TLV) [insert mine] {Please read the passage in entirety}
Be renewed with : I John 5:4-5 TLV, “And the victory that has overcome the world is this–our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world, if not the one who believes that Yeshua is Ben-Elohim?”(Jesus is Son of God)
Be renewed with: Revelation 1:7-12 TLV (Please read this passage), Verse 11 says, “They overcame him (Satan) by the blood of the Lamb(Jesus) and by the word of their testimony and they did not love their lives even in the face of death.”
Now what?
I encourage you to read I Peter 5:1-11. (note especially verses 6-9)
Stand fast in: James 4:7-8 TLV, “Therefore submit to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” (Please read James 4:1-12 for context)
I want to encourage you to continue to pray for our nation, the upcoming election, and for the Church to awaken to the spiritual battle that we are facing at this time.
The Six-Day War in 1967 saw God’s intervention.
The 21 day battle of Daniel that occurred in the heavens was won by God’s intervention sending Michael.
The saving of the Jewish nation in the day of Esther was won because of God’s intervention.
2 Chronicles 20:14-15 TLV, says, “Then in the midst of the congregation, the Rauch(Spirit of) Adonai came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah the Levite, the son Asaph, and he said, “Listen all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat. Thus Adonai says to you, ‘Do not be afraid because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” (This is a great story to read in context, 2 Chronicles 20:1-30) (insert mine)
This battle was won because of God’s intervention, doing it His way.
Our battle for this nation will be won with God’s intervention, doing it His way.
What is His way? I suggest this verse.
“When My people, over whom My name is called, humble themselves and pray, seek My face and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. ” 2 Chronicles 8:14 TLV, (context 2 Chronicles 8: 11-22, Solomon’s prayer, and God’s answer at the dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem.)
Notice the progression of thought, prefaced with the word, ‘when My people’–
Let us humble ourselves, pray, seek God’s face, and turn from our evil ways(repent).
That is what God says for us to do.
What does God say He will do in response when we do this?
God says that He will hear us, will forgive our sin , and will heal the nation.
In short, God will intervene.
Many in this nation have been doing this. Some for years; others just recently.
That is not judgmental.
That is what is taking place in the Ekklesia.
Now, let’s give our attention to voting.
We are responsible to vote.
We must VOTE. asking God for His wisdom using a Biblical world-view according to His Word to filter our thought process.
Turn off the political rhetoric.
Do not listen to the irrational words that are being spewed forth as wisdom so that you can make your decision.
Turn your ears to the Lord, read His Word, listen for the Holy Spirit to guide and direct your thoughts.
There may be dark clouds surrounding us. There may be a torrential downpour of the rain of words that brings an unsettling and unprecedented unrest to your soul. Remember you are a member of the Body of Christ; you are part of the Bride of Christ; you are a joint-heir in Christ; you are a son or daughter of God, our Heavenly Father. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is your great high priest, mediator, and advocate. “Therefore, since we have a great Kohen Gadol (High Priest) who has passed through the heavens, Yeshua Ben-Elohim (Jesus the Son of God), let us hold firmly to our confessed allegiance. For we do not have a kohen godal (high priest under the Law of God), who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One (Jesus) who has been tempted in all the same ways-yet without sin. Therefore, let us draw near to the throne of grace with boldness so that we may receive mercy and find grace for help in the time of need. (Hebrews 4:14-16 TLV) [inserts mine]
May the Lord richly bless you and give you peace,
a brother in Christ, deo
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