CSN - LightWing Messages - Sunday - 7/9/2023
The Righteous Branch
“Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord. Therefore this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to the shepherds who tend my people: ‘Because you have scattered my flock and driven them away and have not bestowed care on them, I will bestow punishment on you for the evil you have done,’ declares the Lord. ‘I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number. I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing,’ declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 23:1-4 (NIV)
Lying Prophets
”Concerning the prophets: My heart is broken within me; all my bones tremble. I am like a drunken man, like a strong man overcome by wine, because of the Lord and his holy Words.
The land is full of adulterers; because of the curse the land lies parched and the pastures in the wilderness are withered. The prophets follow an evil course and use their power unjustly.
“Both prophet and priest are godless; even in my temple I find their wickedness,” declares the Lord.
“Therefore their path will become slippery; they will be banished to darkness
and there they will fall. I will bring disaster on them in the year they are punished,” declares the Lord.
“Among the prophets of Samaria I saw this repulsive thing: They prophesied by Baal and led my people Israel astray.
And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen something horrible: They commit adultery and live a lie. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that not one of them turns from their wickedness. They are all like Sodom to me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.”
Therefore this is what the Lord Almighty says concerning the prophets: “I will make them eat bitter food and drink poisoned water, because from the prophets of Jerusalem ungodliness has spread throughout the land.”
This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you; they fill you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord.
They keep saying to those who despise me, ‘The Lord says: You will have peace.’
And to all who follow the stubbornness of their hearts they say, ‘No harm will come to you.’ But which of them has stood in the council of the Lord to see or to hear his word?
Who has listened and heard His word?
See, the storm of the Lord will burst out in wrath, a whirlwind swirling down on the heads of the wicked. The anger of the Lord will not turn back until He fully accomplishes the purposes of His heart. In days to come you will understand it clearly.
I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. But if they had stood in my council, they would have proclaimed my words to my people and would have turned them from their evil ways and from their evil deeds.” Jeremiah 23:9-22 (NIV)
As America moves into the summertime and the second half of the year, spiritual foundations seem to be shifting and pathways leading to new bridges and new linkages seem to be opening up for God’s Will to be done in this nation. Certainly, the recent Supreme Court decisions have had a tremendous impact upon the nation – some for good and some for bad. But certainly, the self-centered and self-motivated individuals who truly care little for God and His Will, have been freaking out that their ill conceived evil machinations may not come to fruition. For those who do have eyes to see, it is quite apparent, and the normal blur of the distinctions between good and evil is coming more into focus.
Additionally, the properly-timed release of the “Sound of Freedom” in theaters over the Fourth of July holiday has made a tremendous impact upon a populace that dared to go view the truth of rampant evil in our midst. It has become a non-traditional “Box-Office hit.” And, the mainstream media movie pundits are vomiting vitriol and the predictable poison from the secular-humanists’ pathetic perspectives.
However, America is in a time of judgment from the Supreme Judge of the world, and the recent court decisions and the truth emanating from the silver screen are part of Americans having to look into the mirror and see what our “civilized nation” has become in a few quick years. Ronald Reagan was right when he stated that “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” As I mentioned in last Sunday’s Independence Day edition: “…Americans are in danger of forfeiting our sovereignty to those who do not embrace the values, principles and ideals our nation was founded upon.”
Those who care little about Freedom or who prefer to avoid sacrifice, will do nothing. And, this reminds me of the old adage: All it takes for evil to triumph, is for good people to do nothing. It doesn’t matter who said it, or who didn’t say it; it is the truth! Human history is the proof of it. So, this is the real challenge for Americans in such a time as this. It would be advisable to consider our predicament carefully before we move too far beyond Independence Day.
The LightWing edition today offers a couple of messages to help readers consider what we truly believe in during this time of battle for the true essence of America’s soul. The first message is from the Strike Force of Prayer. The message is from their “Leadership Tools for Intercessors” and entitled: “Release From Captivity.” It provides specific biblical references for guidance in effective prayer for “Red Sea” moment we find ourselves in right now. It is quite long for our newsletter, so we have edited out parts of it, but we provide a link to their website.
The second message is from Dr. Robert Owens. He asks a relevant and timely question in his excerpt from Hope, entitled, “Who Are We?” Again, it aligns with the theme of what we believe in, as American citizens. Dr. Owens rightly asserts that we are essentially children of God. He uses a car as an analogy, and I perceive it as Freedom that our Father has given us. What we do with the gift is still in our hands to receive or reject. He doesn’t force us, and that is why the gift of Freedom is so very precious. And again I say: it is imperative that “We the People” reclaim our authority and return America to “One Nation Under God.”
We hope our readers enjoy this edition of the LightWing Messages today as well as all of the appropriate aggregated messages. Read, absorb and share, and practice what is within you. May God’s blessings flow into and through all of our readers and all of your loved ones today.
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These words are being freely offered to you and are intended to shine light unto our paths, as it was written: “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18 - KJV
May God bless all of our readers and may God bless America!
May we truly humble ourselves and seek His face in humility and sincerity. May we truly repent for forfeiting our positions as God’s children and stewards of this nation. May we repent for our wayward ways and our wickedness. May we seek Divine intervention in such a divisive and destructive time in our nation’s history and trust in God for the time of our deliverance. May we always continue to seek HIs Kingdom and His Righteousness.
RELEASE from CAPTIVITY
From Strike Force of Prayer
The following contains only excerpts from the full message from the Strike Force of Prayer website under the tab “Leadership Tools for Intercessors,” which the entire website is an offering of leadership tools for ‘prayer warriors’ or prayer workers. The message is long to keep within our restrictions with Google distribution rules for this newsletter. But, it provides important perspectives and points for prayer and intercession for several realms in our nation and in our world at such a time. Thus, we shortened the entire ‘epistle’ from the Strike Force of Prayer. A full transcript can be found by using this link: Leadership Tools for Intercessors - “Release-from-Captivity” | Strike Force of Prayer
“It was for this freedom that Christ set us free [completely liberating us]; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery [which you once removed].” Galatians 5:1
Spiritual Freedom is the Foundation of ALL Freedom In this season of crossing the Red Sea, the rubicon to true freedom, we stand in the gap for our brethren and our countrymen to be released from captivity. Spiritual captivity breeds and feeds all other forms of captivity. Therefore, spiritual freedom is the foundation of all other expressions and experiences of freedom — mental, emotional, material, financial. Indeed, John 8:36 proclaims: “He who the Son sets free through atonement of sins, is free indeed.”
In this season of celebrating America’s Independence, breaking the yoke of oppression, we proclaim the release of all captives and call them into the true and eternal freedom found in God’s Kingdom. The Holy Spirit evangelizes through us to set the captives free. The indwelling spirit of God calls people to His heart.
Proclaim the release of all captives to call them into the true and eternal freedom of God’s Kingdom.
Read Jeremiah Chapter 25: Prophecy of the Captivity & Judgement of Babylon 1 “Can anyone hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? Do I not fill heaven and earth? says the Lord.” Jeremiah 23:24
The word of the prophet Jeremiah in Jeremiah Chapter 25 was given during the reign of Jehoiakim, king of Judah who served from 609-598 B.C. It also was the first year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. King Jehoiakim was the son of the great reformer king Josiah. His name means "YHWH raises up”, “to rise up or stand”. In God’s story of humanity that is the Word, names, numbers and other details are hidden clues and messages that provide deeper understanding of God’s messages to us. God is always speaking to us… are we listening?
God is raising us up in these times as He prepares to release judgment and justice on this wayward world. The judgment of Babylon brings freedom for its captives. We are in a complex multi-dimensional play right now.
Apostasy in the ranks of God’s shepherds is in epic proportions. The ekklesia has failed its responsibilities — not just the leaders, ‘shepherds’, but rank and file believers have failed to hold a moral anchor for society. It has led to and allowed the widespread and normalized abuse of children, whereby trafficking is now a $152 Billion per year industry.
Atonement is Key
John 8:36 has provided the key to the prison that is self-inflicted. “He who the Son sets free through atonement of sins, is free indeed.”
We are called to assist in the atonement of others. The indwelling spirit leads the way. The indwelling spirit is the voice of God and the heart of God that prompts repentance and healing, deliverance and spiritual freedom.
Judgment Against All the Inhabitants of the Earth
Jeremiah Chapter 25 speaks to these times. Jeremiah 25:30-32 says:
The Lord will roar from on high against all the inhabitants of the earth. For the Lord has a controversy with and an indictment against the nations. He is entering into judgment with all mankind; as for the wicked, He has given them to the sword. Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘Behold, evil is going forth from nation to nation, and a great whirling tempest is rising from the remotest part of the earth.’
What does judgment have to do with release from captivity? The Lord Jesus Yeshua, Messiah
Deliverer for all of mankind, came to bring freedom from spiritual captivity before the judgmen
of God. Spiritual freedom in Christ Jesus Yeshua is freedom from the bondage programs of satan and his human cohorts. His agenda is to send as many souls to hell as possible. Bondage leads to death. Emancipation in Christ Jesus Yeshua brings eternal life. Spiritual freedom brings mental and emotional freedom. Spiritual freedom returns us to God’s family and His abode. So regardless of the impending judgment on humanity, we know where we are going. We are returning to our home with God our Father and Christ Jesus Yeshua our Lord and Messiah. We are returning to our spiritual family and abode. As Intercessors standing in the gap for our country and as officers to God’s court, we come before God as El-Shaddai, God Almighty, to mediate for His sheep, to release His Word into the atmosphere, to facilitate mass atonement, to petition for protection, grace and mercy...
Let Masters of the Flock Meet Justice
Lord God El Shaddai, thank you for bringing judgment and justice on the “masters of the flock”, the overlords of society that seek to enslave humanity, the false apostasy shepherds of Your church and flock. We proclaim Your promises in Jeremiah 25:34-36:
Wail, you shepherds, and cry; and roll in ashes, you masters of the flock. For the days of your slaughter and of your dispersions have come in full, and you will fall and be broken into pieces like a choice vessel. The shepherds will have no way to flee, nor the masters of the flock any way of escape. A voice! The cry of the shepherds and the wailing of the masters of the flock! For the Lord is destroying their pasture.
Thank you El Shaddai for destroying their pasture from which they feed their wickedness.
Justice Brings Freedom
Lord God El Shaddai, while justice can be painful, it does ultimately bring freedom. Justice on wickedness is recompense for the evil forms and propagators of bondage. Justice breaks the shackles and brings sobering humility and repentance. For these reasons, we welcome with strength and dignity Your justice.
As Jeremiah 25:30-38 declares:
The Lord will roar from on high and utter His voice from His holy dwelling; He will roar mightily against His fold and pasture. He will jubilantly shout like those who tread the grapes against all the inhabitants of the earth. A noise has come to the end of the earth, for the Lord has a controversy with and an indictment against the nations. He is entering into judgment with all mankind; as for the wicked, He has given them to the sword,’ says the Lord.
Lord God El Shaddai, I understand that even a nation in covenant with You, such as America, is under judgment and must be cleansed. Jeremiah 25:32-33 says: “Behold, evil is going forth from nation to nation, and a great whirling tempest is rising from the remotest part of the earth. And those slain by the Lord on that day will be from one end of the earth to the other end of the earth. They will not be lamented or gathered or buried; they will be like dung on the ground.”
I accept and respect Your judgements and purification. I commit to staying anchored in Your Word, communing with Your indwelling spirit, keeping my heart yoked to Your heart and to Christ Jesus Yeshua’s heart, to yielding to the Spirit of Truth that I may be in keen and impeccable discernment and spiritual strength.
Protection in the Midst of Judgement
Lord God El Shaddai, through 2 Peter 2:5-10 You make clear that You protect the righteous as You judge the wicked. You guarded Noah and his family. You reduced Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes yet rescued righteous Lot, “that righteous man as he lived amongst them day after day, was tormented, a righteous being, in seeing and hearing unrighteous works. The LORD knows how to rescue the Godly from trial and to keep unjust ones for a day of judgment when they will be punished.” El Shaddai, I petition You for Your protection and provision amidst the coming judgments…
Your Son Jesus Yeshua came as Redeemer to all mankind. THIS is our trump card. THIS is our hope and glory. THIS is the grace that abounds even more as sin abounds. Job
Isaiah 44:6 declares: “For the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts says this, ‘I am the First and I am the Last; and there is no God besides Me.” Lord God El Shaddai, I commit to living and sharing this proclamation of Truth. Pour out a fresh anointing of Your Holy Spirit oil unto me, that even as Peter’s shadow healed people, Your spirit in me will cause people to directly experience the Alpha and Omega in their own spirit and body.
Isaiah 59:20-21 proclaims:
‘A Redeemer (Messiah) will come to Zion, and to those in Jacob who turn from transgression,’ declares the Lord. 'As for Me, this is My covenant with them,’ says the Lord: 'My Spirit which is upon you [writing the law of God on the heart], and My words which I have put in your mouth shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouths of your [true, spiritual] children, nor from the mouth of your children’s children,' says the Lord, ‘from now and forever.’
Lord God El Shaddai, write Your name in the very heart of America. Just as You wrote
supernaturally on the wall ‘Mene Mene’… carve Your name and Torah into the very heart of America, to mark it for all time as Yours. Lord God El Shaddai, release Isaiah 62:11-12 upon us and upon America: “Behold the LORD has proclaimed to the end of the earth, say to the daughter of Zion, Behold your Deliverer has come! Behold, His reward is with Him, and His work before Him. And they will call them The Holy People, The redeemed of the LORD; and you will be called Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken.” And the governments of America shall rest upon His, Yeshua’s, shoulders.
Thanks and Gratitude.
Thank you El Shaddai for granting my petitions and receiving my proclamations. To You alone be all the glory in Heaven and upon the Earth forever and ever! “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name.” John 1:12
Who Are We?
By Dr. Robert Owens
[This is an excerpt from the book Hope by Dr. Owens] July 12, 2023 (submission date)
Who can ever know us better than we know ourselves? Obviously, the answer is no one. Yet most people spend much of their life in frustrating attempts to figure it out. We’re like a man who looks into a mirror and as soon as he walks away forgets what he looks like.
I have that experience in an outward way daily as my inner man who feels like he’s in his mid-thirties remembers that outwardly I appear for some reason to be in my late sixties.
I’ve heard people say that life can be confusing because it doesn’t come with an instruction manual. I always feel bad for these people because they haven’t discovered there is a set of instructions for being a human being on the planet Earth. It’s called the Bible and it’s a really good book.
If we ever conclude that this one book was in fact inspired by God in a literal sense, that its words are a God-breathed revelation written and preserved through thousands of years just so that we can learn the meaning of life, the universe, and everything and no, it isn’t 42. It can change our life. At least I know it did for me.
You see, I’m one of those radicals who believe to the deepest depths of my soul the Bible is God’s Word for humanity. I have a simple belief … God said it … I believe it … that’s it.
This life changing revelation teaches us God created a perfect world. Man was given the keys to the kingdom and made God’s overseer. We turned away from God and gave the keys to the Devil. God is a just God. He wanted us to have dominion over his creation but we gave it away so He couldn’t just take it from the one we’d given it to and give it back to us.
Imagine our Daddy bought us a brand-new car. He wanted us to have the car. He wanted us to enjoy the car. He gave us the keys and the title. It’s our car. Then we give the car to someone else. That isn’t who Daddy wanted to have the car, but we gave it to this other person. We gave them the keys and signed the title over to them. Now it’s their car. It was a legal transaction so it wouldn’t be fair or just if Daddy just took the car from that other person and gave it back to us.
It’s the same way with God’s creation. By turning our backs on God and following the devil we turned the whole thing over to our enemy and we became his slaves. That’s what original sin is all about. We inherit the sin nature from our father Adam then each of us adds to the burden of sin on our own. The sin from the first to the last has to be paid for if God is to return the title deed to creation back to humanity. And the only way for that to happen was for someone to carry all that sin through a perfect life, pay the penalty for sin, which is physical and spiritual death, descend into hell, and take the keys back from the devil. No human could ever do it because none of us has ever or could ever live a sinless life.
God had to do it himself. He became flesh. He lived a sinless life. His death on the cross was a physical and spiritual sacrificial substitution for all of us. He went down into hell. He took the keys away from the devil. He rose from the dead. He ascended into heaven. And now as the new Adam of a new human race He declares any who believe in Him to be His children which means we can stand in the presence of God without any feelings of guilt or shame. We are completely forgiven and made sinless because we are united with Jesus through faith. When God looks at us He sees Jesus. He gives us back the keys.
That’s it in a nutshell.
Who are we? We are who He says we are. We’re His children. We’re living stones built up into a spiritual temple where He himself dwells. He says if we confess Jesus as Lord, acknowledge Him as the boss of our life and believe God raised Him from the dead we will be saved. He doesn’t say we might be saved. He doesn’t say we could be saved. He says we WILL be saved. Believe it. Receive it. Live it. Walk out of this vale of tears and into the light of the Son of His love.
So who are we? You can be anyone you want to be. As for me and my house we will follow the Lord … we will be who He says we are … His children.
This is an excerpt from the book Hope by Dr. Robert Owens. This and all his books are available from Amazon in paperback or kindle at Amazon.
Dr. Owens teaches History, Political Science, Global Studies, and Religion. He is the Historian of the Future @
http://drrobertowens.com
© 2021 / Edited by Dr. Rosalie Owens / Contact Dr. Owens drrobertowens@hotmail.com
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