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Prepared for the Times, Part 31 Week 31, 2010 - It now appears that more than half of the people in America are at least beginning to believe that there is an intentional dismantling of America’s strength and the basic pillars of our Republic. This includes an increasing number from... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 30 Week 30, 2010 - A question many are asking in these times is the following: Is there an intentional gutting of American economic strength—maybe even the intentional collapse of the world’s economy, or is it just foolishness? I confess that I have never... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 29 Week 29, 2010 - The first strategy of the devil to seduce mankind was to get our first parents to doubt the Word of God—“Did God really say that?” Once he got them to doubt what He had said, it was just a short step to getting them to doubt God’s... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 28 Week 28, 2010 - At the end of this age, there will be the ultimate clash between light and darkness, good and evil, as we see in places like Isaiah 60. The light wins and the nations come to the light, not to the darkness. Our victory is inevitable if... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 27 Week 27, 2010 - One of the ultimate problems facing Western civilization at this time is the entitlements that are pushing governments to the brink of insolvency. If they cut the entitlements, the people will riot. If they don’t cut them, virtually... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 26 Week 26, 2010 - I am often given trade and news journal subscriptions from groups that I sometimes cannot understand why they think I would have an interest in them, but nonetheless, I appreciate them reaching out. Lately these different journals... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 25 Week 25, 2010 - In relation to some of the most basic social goals for the nation, such as taking care of the needy and providing services like health care to the population, the majority of both conservatives and liberals agree, but the disagreement... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 24 Week 24, 2010 - When Joshua was leading Israel across the Jordon River to possess their Promised Land, an angel appeared to him. Joshua asked the angel if he were for them (Israel) or for their enemies, and he replied, “Neither, but I have come as the cap More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 23 Week 23, 2010 - In Psalm 89:14, the Word of God declares, “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving kindness and truth go before You.” Righteousness is doing what is right in the sight of the Lord. Justice is also established... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 22 Week 22, 2010 - The biggest open door for tyranny is for God’s people to be passive. If we are Christians, we have a mandate from God to be the salt and light wherever He has placed us. America has been sliding into tyranny for decades but the pace has... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 21 Week 21, 2010 - Presidents from both parties, congressmen, government workers, and the media seem oblivious to the fact that small business is the economic engine of America and where true prosperity and economic growth is in the world. In Marc... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 20 Week 20, 2010 - We know from biblical prophecy that at the end of this age a time of trouble will come upon the world like it has never known. At the same time, we will see that for God’s people this will be the time when His glory appears upon them... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 19 Week 19, 2010 - For more than half a century there has been a river of powerful faith teachings sweeping over the earth. This has come because we will need much more faith to make it through the times ahead. Some will always carry what God is saying to... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 18 Week 18, 2010 - I was asked to spend an hour with one of the Presidential candidates in the last election. I agreed with this candidate on most matters, especially social issues, and I was very glad in some ways that these were the main reasons why he... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 17 Week 17, 2010 - Many people seem to think that a matter’s importance will be reflected by how much space it is given in Scripture. However, some things that are of paramount importance are given very little space in Scripture. Take for example being born More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 16 Week 16, 2010 - To understand the times, I always try to go to the foundation of a matter to see if I can recognize the hand of God in it. We are told in Psalm 90:17, “Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and do confirm for us the work of our... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 15 Week 15, 2010 - We should expect God’s Words to be challenged in every way possible if they are valuable. Satan will viciously attack every truth that he can because God’s truth will set people free from the darkness that has them in bondage. The Lord... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 14 Week 14, 2010 - Last week we discussed the importance of having the integrity of quoting our sources, when possible and within reason. It is something we should care about in order to maintain the highest standards of integrity. I have never purposely... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 13 Week 13, 2010 - There is a perception among many who seek the gift of prophecy that it will come by a big download from heaven with little or no effort on their part. There are examples of this in Scripture; however, they are the exceptions, not the rule. More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 12 Week 12, 2010 - The Great Commission was to make disciples, not just converts. This is defined as teaching them to observe everything that He has commanded us. Therefore, the true disciples of Christ will no doubt have a Christian worldview, which... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 11 Week 11, 2010 - Certainly our ministry titles have a place in helping the church understand the ministry we have. However, the overuse and misuse of spiritual titles has terribly devalued our spiritual currency in recent times. It is hard not to meet anyo More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 10 Week 10, 2010 - We see in Revelation 2:20 that Jezebel “calls herself a prophetess.” We must beware of those who are so small spiritually that they have to promote themselves or seek to use high titles for recognition. I have been privileged to know a... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 9 Week 9, 2010 - Nature is another media through which God speaks to us. “Nature is God’s second book”—this is basically what the Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 1 and is also stated in Psalm 19. As we are told in Colossians 1, John 1, and other places, all... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 8 Week 8, 2010 - As we see throughout the Scriptures, the Lord does not always speak in our native language, but most of the time He uses a spiritual language through dreams and visions, which includes symbolism. Why? Because His language is about much... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 7 Week 7, 2010 - In Ephesians 4:11-13 we are told, “And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 6 Week 6, 2010 - As we have discussed, after the Fall, the first one about whom it was said that walked with God was Enoch. We are told in Jude 14 that Enoch prophesied, and a good case can be made that everyone who truly walks with God prophesies. This... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 5 Week 5, 2010 - We are studying the increasing need to know the Lord’s voice, and for authentic, trustworthy prophetic ministry in our times. This is reflected in Acts 2:17-18, which is a quote from Joel 2: “And it shall be in the last days,” God says... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 4 Week 4, 2010 - The primary way we get to know the voice of the Lord is by being with Him, yet some principles we learn in our own personal relationship with Him can be helpful to others. He relates to each of His people in a unique and personal way... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 3 Week 3, 2010 - The strongest Christian life will have a deep understanding of the Scriptures, with a devotion to go deeper, as well as knowing the voice of the Lord, with a devotion to know Him better. This is our resolve for this year in our study... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 2 Week 2, 2010 - The written Word of God, the Scriptures, is the basis for all Christian doctrine. The gift of prophecy is not used for establishing doctrine—rather it is used by the Lord to direct His people in the present and sometimes in revealing the... More ... Rick Joyner Prepared for the Times, Part 1 Week 1, 2010 - This coming year is going to be one of the most important years of our lives and the world. As I began saying years ago, every election in the U.S. from now on will be more important than the last one, because we are entering times of... More ... Rick Joyner