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   ARE SPIRITUAL VISIONS REAL? . . . #46   

Written by Johanna Hobrath [August 22, 2007]

 

This morning, August 22, 2007, I was not up to par - health-wise.  After accomplishing the ironing of the necessary household laundry, I chose to rest and listen to the Christian radio station.  Via that radio station, a male singer sang the beautiful song entitled "The Lord Is My Shepherd".  While my eyes were closed, God gave me a Vision . . .

 

~ THE VISION - AUGUST 22, 2007 ~

I saw a beautiful, huge illuminated figure on a stage.  The glow was like a golden illumination from the sun.   The hands were stretched out straight.   The robe on both arms were long.   The backsides of people sat in darkness.   The people were sitting in rows of chairs/benches.   The rows of people sat in the darkness, and the rows of people kept moving toward the left side of the auditorium.  While I was ready to leave the family room on August 22, 2007 and while I went to turn off the radio, a Scripture Verse was quoted from the radio station.  The Scripture Verse is found in Hebrews 12:6 - "For whom the Lord loveth he chaseneth . . . ".   I also accept that Verse for myself on this afternoon of August 22, 2007.

 

Do you believe in Spiritual Visions?  I do!  I believe that the Bible is "The Inspired Word of God"!  Habakkuk 2:3 tells me:

 

"For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie:  though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry."

 

The beautiful song from the radio station of this morning, August 22, 2007, is found in Psalm Chapter 23.

 

  THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD!  

~ PSALM 23 ~

 

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul:

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His Name’s Sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil: for Thou are with me;

Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:

Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

~ ~ ~

 

On the evening of August 22, 2007, while thinking about the vision of that morning, a Scripture Verse came to mind.  The following Scripture Verse is understood by theologians:

 

"Let no man deceive you by any means:  for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition." II Thessalonians 2:3

 

[Ref: I John 4:1-4]

 

II Thessalonians 2: 1 and 2 reads:

 

"Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him.

 

"That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand."

 

Additional Scripture Verses are included in this article from God's Holy Word.  The Verses are quoted from II Thessalonians 2:13-17 as follows:

 

"But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

 

"Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

"Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

 

"Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace.

 

"Comfort your hearts, and stablish you to every good word and work." 

 

P.S.  [August 26, 2007]  On August 26th, I attended the early service at the church where my husband and I worship.  That morning, the worship songs/choruses about Jesus had a special significance for me.  My heart and thoughts focused upon the Vision that is described in this article entitled "ARE SPIRITUAL VISIONS REAL?". 

 

Although the songs/choruses spoke profoundly to my heart, the second last chorus in the church service is:  "Blessed be the Lord, God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.  Blessed be the Lord, God Almighty, who reigns forever more!"

 

During the August 26, 2007 church service, the visiting missionary made a profound statement.  The statement is:  "WALKING WITH GOD IS THE BEST"!  I say a hearty "AMEN" to that statement!

 

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