"THE DRAMA OF YOUR PRESENT SITUATION"

Feb. 15, 2003

The Lord showed me a series of visions below and gave me an interpretation of some of the events that have been playing out in the political arena that we have all been aware of. These are serious times that we now live in and the drama that plays out in it will usher in many of the events that are mentioned in the book of Revelation I believe. While this brings forth some heavy things, we need to continue to trust that God will see us through and that His purposes will prevail.

"The Winter months will come to an end and with the Spring new things will come.The Lord said to me:

"My son, tell me, what is it that you see?"

(I saw what looked like an octopus with many outstretched arms and tentacles reaching out in many directions. The arms were writhing and attempting to reach various things around it. I then saw a bull with horns on his head being pulled into the center of an area. He had ropes on each of his legs and was being pulled into the center for some reason and purpose. After this I noticed underwater torpedoes that had been launched and were now moving through the water. One of them had been launched from the ground and I watched as it went up from the earth into the atmosphere. Then I saw a very proud man who sat upon what looked like a huge white horse. He had on a helmet and held a spear or sword in his hand. On either side of him he was flanked by others who were approaching on the land. However, what seemed to be a large white horse was actually a white elephant. As he approached, the land became the pages of a book, and the book opened to a new page. The bull was then brought out into the area where the elephant had been. It had been reluctant to come, but it was now brought forward. It looked straight ahead with resolve in its look, and draped across its back was the American flag. Now as I continued watching, a noticed a group of a swarm of insects move across the sky. As they moved, they dropped bombs below on the earth. The earth would become scarred in its appearance and cracks and the earth would become marred. Across the land then came a huge-shaped machine of an organic-type. It looked like a huge squash of some sort. Out of its center it suddenly exploded and all types of debris burst out from in it and spread across the land. It then shot fire and the fire was spreading its flames. The flames were growing and moving in various directions in front of me. The scene changed and now I saw a military-type of vessel moving across the water. Everything was in a mist so that the ships were somehow "clouded" in the atmosphere around it. A man approached again who was upon a white horse. He came quietly and then stood there upon the horse. I noticed that upon his head was a tall turban of some sort. In the sky above there were eagles that had been moving back and forth. They continued to circle across the sky. )

The Lord then said:

"I now will tell you the meaning of all of this. The octopus represents how terrorism has tried to spread its arms in various directions upon the earth. The bull that you saw that was being "pulled out" represents the United States. You have been reluctant to enter into war with terrorism. You have now been brought out into the center. The elephant is the land of Iraq. The leader has been very proud and the horse that he rides upon is actually much larger than what it is. The insects that you saw is the spread of chemical warfare. The fire that you saw that exploded is the wrath of its leader. The eagles are my warriors who continue to pray for this cause. I have said often, over the last few months, that this war will usher in other things. For you see, the land will become scarred in appearance, and the state of affairs in this earth will be forever changed. You are entering into a time frame that will open up the pages of my Revelation. For the events that are outlined in my book of Revelation will begin to be fulfilled in the next few years. The eagles will continue to encircle the skies, and the prayers of the saints will continue to go up. "

(At the last I now saw an hourglass. The sand in it had almost all slipped though the upper part of its chamber. The last remaining particles of sand were slowing dropping through to finish what had remained in it.)

Stephen Hanson

"UNCONFESSED SINS"

Feb. 8, 2003

1JN 1:8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. [9] If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. [10] If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.


(The Lord showed me a King who was sitting down upon his throne. He was writing something on a piece of parchment. He used a quill for writing. He would dip the pen in the ink and with each time that he wrote he would then hand the paper to someone. This happened several times. I noticed that what he was doing was an act of pardon for each of these individuals.)

"I have shown you a King, and I am that King. I have pardoned everyone who has come to Me. I have pardoned you from all the sins that you have committed. A monarch may pardon those things that individuals have done in their land. It is an act of grace that this Monarch or President would do. But first you must approach my throne. You must come to Me in an act of repentance. "

"I tell you that there are many "unconfessed sins" in this hour. Many are walking around in the body of Christ with sins still in them. They are not free, in fact they are held in bondage by these things. You must bring these things to Me. I am faithful and just to forgive you from ALL your sins. What you may think as something that is unimportant may become something of even greater importance."

(I now saw the King stand with a scepter in his hand. He held it high and was proclaiming freedom to the captives. )

"I proclaim freedom to the captives. I proclaim freedom to those who are in prison. I proclaim freedom to those who are "asleep" in their sins. "

(Now I saw someone who was asleep. They were sleeping in what looked like a baby's cradle. They were turning back and forth in their sleep. They were all "wrapped up" in the bedsheets. The sheets were wrapped around them so much that they could not pull loose from them. I believe that the meaning of this is that some are so wrapped up in their sins that they cannot pull lose from them.)

"Pull loose from your sleep, oh you who are asleep in your sins. I tell you that you will not pull loose from these sins unless you confess them. "

Stephen Hanson

A SERIES OF VISIONS

(The other evening the Lord began to show several different visions to me. They came one at a time and the next one would follow. They represent simple truths that are applicable to us as believers. One can glean nuggets of truth from them I believe, and find some usefulness in our everyday lives.)

The spirit of God showed me a series of visions:

In the first one I saw someone who was mopping a floor. I watched as the mop continuously went across the floor, cleaning and cleaning it. It went from room to room.

The scene shifted and a figure began to emerge. It looked like a young bride, but she was in spirit form. she was shimmering in appearance. I was reminded of how God is perfecting His bride and that he wants her to be washed and cleansed from all impurities and iniquities. I then noticed spirits who were rising from the ground. They were semi-transparent, and were peaceful in appearance. They rose steadily from the ground and went up in front of me. I was now reminded again that we will be given new bodies that will be imperishable. We will rise on that day and we will be released from this earth that now holds us.

After this I was plunged into deep water and I noticed people who were emerged face down in this water around me. The sense that I had was that they were being baptized into the baptism of Christ. Their sins were forgiven, and they were given "new birth" in him.

The scene changed again and now I noticed several crowns of thorns. I noted that they had been upon Christ's head but that they now were all around me. People were encompassed by these crowns of thorns. They would step through them and they would then enter into the sufferings of Christ.

Now a beautiful pearl was shown to me. It was encased with the shell that housed it. I noticed that it was to be found deep under the water. It was dark and difficult to reach, but finding the incredibly luminous pearl was well worth the effort.

I was in a room with a single candle flame and it was all crystallized like in a story book. It then took on more of its realistic shape and appearance. All was dark around this candle. The flame burned brightly and its light shone and lit up the darkness around it. But slowly, the candle went backwards into the darkness. Soon everything in the room was completely dark. I was reminded of how important it is for our light to keep burning and that even in a very dark room, a single lit candle can light up a room and dispel the darkness. The darkness has never understood it. Greater is the light than the darkness. "Greater is he that is within us than he that is in the world. "

Lastly the Lord showed me a dark castle. It had a draw bridge, but the bridge was being lifted up so as to prevent anyone from entering the castle. No one was allowed in. I looked closer at the castle door and saw that there was all kinds of debris around the door. No one could enter it because of this. What I thought was merely debris were actually serpents. They had wound themselves around the parameter of the door. They were twisting and writhing there on and around the door. I saw a second door then. It was set upon a beautiful hillside. The grass and meadow had been cleanly cut around it. There were flowering trees around it as well. Next to the door came a man who held a staff in his hand--it was the Lord. He came to enter through this door. He gently bent his head and entered in.

Stephen Hanson

"KNOW THE APPEARANCE OF THE BIRDS OF THE AIR"

Feb. 1, 2003
"For our strength is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Eph. 6:12

The Lord showed me a man who was holding a bow and arrow. He pulled back the bow with great strength and let the arrow go. As the arrow sped through the sky I watched as it changed in appearance. What was once an arrow was now changing into the likeness of an eagle. The eagle's head and body were seen as if in flames moving quickly across the sky. The arrow/eagle sped through the sky with a backdrop of different scenes behind it. There was night, and then day, and then night again. It was as if the eagle was going through different time zones but also through day and night as well. The arrow/eagle was going around the globe as it sped through its course in the sky.

I was given some binoculars to look through so that I could see what was above me. As I looked I noticed that there were several birds, perhaps eagles, very high up in the sky above me. They appeared to be fighting and moving about. Then one of them went higher and higher into the sky above. This one came close to the sun and its wings were catching on fire. The scene then changed and I noticed that there were ocean waves that were coming across the ground below. Each wave became larger as each succeeding one would approach.

The scene changed again with a man holding a large gun. He held it and shot one of the birds in the air. Down, down came the bird. However, it wasn't an eagle, it was some type of hideous large bird like something prehistoric, but evil in appearance. I watched as one of them lay on the ground next to me dying. Several of these birds were being shot at and they came tumbling down to the ground. Then the sky appeared dark in the distance. There was a faded glow of light just above the ground, but all else in the sky was dark. Dark birds were encircling around and around in the sky, very much like what vultures would do. There appeared to be a battle beginning on the ground below, but all was black and difficult to decipher.

A large scroll was being was being unraveled and this was being done, the Lord said:

"Watch and wait for my eagles to come upon the scene. The enemy has sent his agents into the sky. He has a purpose in mind; he has a desire to fill up the sky with his agents of evil. A great war is about to take place in the heavenlies. The agents of evil are battling with my prophets. Many within the body of Christ do not know the appearance of these "fell beasts." Beware of the spirit of the air, for he may come in the appearance of an eagle, but he is evil. Many of these agents of evil are encircling the air. They await a battle that may soon come to pass. With each succeeding wave of my spirit, the enemy will attempt to strike even harder. "

Stephen Hanson

"WHAT TYPE OF HORSE ARE YOU?"

Jan. 26, 2003
PS 32:9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.

The Lord showed me a serious of scenes:

Scene 1:
The Lord showed me a scene of a workhorse. This horse was strapped to some reins and he was pulling a plow. I watched as he trudged through the field. The ground was being plowed and the weeds and debris would be plowed under as the plow went over it. There was a pathway that he went upon, and the entire field was being plowed as he continued in his work.

Scene 2:
The next scene was of a bucking bronco. This horse was wild and the rider was furiously trying to stay upon him. Finally he was bucked off and landed somewhere on the ground.

Scene 3:
Now I was shown one of those horses that was a show horse. The rider had on a helmet with a feather and was clad in fine gear and clothes. The rider would rear up and prance about to "show off" how good and excellent he had learned to display his talents.

Scene 4:
Again I was shown a scene of horses but now there were two. They were work horses that were strapped to the reins of a covered wagon. They very deliberately and steadily moved forward pulling the wagon. I noticed that they were of the Clydesdale-variety of horses trained for this sort of thing.

Scene 5:
A race horse was now shown to me, and the rider was a jockey who leaned over the horse doing his best to keep on the horse and ride him as fast as he could.

Scene 6:
Now I was shown a maverick. This horse would "rear up" and would not let anyone ride him. He was wild and free.

Scene 7: Lastly I was shown a white horse, very majestic in appearance. There was a rider upon it and this horse knew who the rider was. He came in the clouds and had a definite mission to accomplish. This was the Lord himself who was to come in the clouds.

"Each of these horses represents a certain person within my body. Some are like the workhorse and they "plow the fields" as I have asked them to. Some are wild and free, and they would not let anyone train them. Some of them are teamed up with other horses and they do the work of the ministry. What is the type of horse that you would be? Do you know your master? Do you know the work that I've called you to? Surely, the fields are ripe and ready for your work. Let me be the rider and let me gather the reins. I want to train you and show you which way you should be going. Do not be like the "show horse" who just wants the glory. I want you to plow the fields but I also want you to have the freedom of the maverick. I want you to run free through the fields without a care about you, but you also have some work to do. So pull the plow and dig deep into the earth, and let me carry the reins. "

Stephen Hanson

"KEEP THE VISION CLEAR AND KEEP THE VISION CLEAN"

Jan. 22, 2002

1CO 14:6 Now, brothers, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or word of instruction? [7] Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes? [8] Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?

(The Lord showed me a trumpet that was ready to be blown by someone. As I watched it something came out of it slowly. Instead of music, a scroll started to come out of the trumpet. It unraveled and unraveled. This process continued until the scroll unfolded almost to the ground. It had a greenish-brown appearance to it as each fold of the scroll unraveled. However, the scroll was very indistinct and could not be deciphered. While it appeared to be somewhat beautiful in appearance and somewhat "ancient-looking," I could not read it. )

"This scroll represents many of the messages that are coming forth lately from my prophets. Many of the messages are beautiful in appearance but there is a "vague notion" to them." How can the battle be sounded and how can the people be ready if the notes are unclear from your trumpet? I would rather the messages not be so beautiful but be "clear sounding." If you are going to sound the call for battle then you better make sure that the people can understand the "notes. Step back from the battle and come closer to the composer of the symphony. Could it be that you are trying to play your own sound? Could it be that you are trying to write your own score? You are not the one who has set this song in motion, and I can easily find another one who will send forth my messages. Remember what I have written to Habbakuk: 'Write the vision down and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.' If it is written down on a scroll or a tablet, then it must be plain or understandable, for those who would read it. The army needs to be ready and needs to know what the battle cry is in this hour. "

(Another short vision was shown to me. This time I was at the top of the wall and someone had a banner that was being spread forth upon the walls so that it could be seen below. However, I noticed that the banner was drooping and was settling down into the ground below. Here there was mud and debris and this was making the banner or scroll, dirty in appearance. Some of the things below were changing the appearance of the banner and some things were being scrawled on it, as if by someone else. It was almost like someone would do graffiti on walls and destroy public places.)

"When my prophets take on the world's views then their messages become tainted and muddy. Keep the vision clear and keep the vision clean. Otherwise your words are no different than the world's. "

Stephen Hanson

"A PARABLE OF TWO OLIVE TREES"

Jan. 20, 2003

RO 11:17 If some of the branches have been broken off, and you, though a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root, [18] do not boast over those branches. If you do, consider this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. [19] You will say then, "Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in." [20] Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. [21] For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either.

RO 11:22 Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off. [23] And if they do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. [24] After all, if you were cut out of an olive tree that is wild by nature, and contrary to nature were grafted into a cultivated olive tree, how much more readily will these, the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree!

RO 11:25 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. [26] And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: "The deliverer will come from Zion;he will turn godlessness away from Jacob.

"Behold there are two olive branches in my midst. There is the house of Israel and there is the new house that has been founded in the latter rain. My people are in either one or the other. Israel was formed some time ago from the one olive tree. And you have been grafted in as you once were a wild olive tree. As it is written, 'All Israel will be saved.' They are saved through election because of my promises. While there has been a war of enmity between her seed and yours, now I say that what was once far off is now at the door. For I am bonding Jew with Greek. I am bonding free with bondman. Your borders will be entered into, oh land of Israel. You will be attacked from without and from within. Long has been your persecution and long have been your trials. But I am using you as an instrument. I am using you as an instrument in these last days. For even though your borders are always in turmoil, you are my promised seed. For I have called you forth even from the bosom of Abraham; and I say that even though there is trouble all around you, that I will supernaturally intervene. For the surrounding nations and countries will be held in the balance, but you will be lifted up. You will be lifted from the slaughter. The blows from Palestine and the blows from Syria, may fragment you, but I will rescue you with my mighty hand. "

"But to the other olive branch I say, 'Do not think that you are held in the ground just by yourself.' For I alone have grafted you in. So I say to pray for your brothers and sisters who are in Israel. You oh America, your borders have been safe, but not for long. I have lifted the protective net that has been held over your borders. In the days ahead you will know that it is I alone who have held back the slaughter. You will experience what it is like to lose your strength in battle. For you have put your trust in weaponry and in national pride. So, do not boast because you are an olive tree. Your trust must not be in horses or chariots. Your trust in these things will fail. But I stand above the earth and I execute judgment. "

Stephen Hanson

"BE A PEOPLE WHO ARE CONSUMED WITH MY CHARACTER"

Jan. 18, 2003

(This word below is perhaps the true measure of who we are in Christ. God is working in us to produce his character and his likeness. This is what the world sees and this is what will ultimately give us hope in a world that is in darkness without Him. I believe that He is calling us to higher level of committment. )

RO 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, [2] through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. [3] Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; [4] perseverance, character; and character, hope. [5] And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.


"I ask my servants to walk as I walked and to talk as I have talked. A great wave is coming upon the church. There has been the wave of a great measure of spiritual gifts, but along with this wave I am purging my servants. I am calling my servants up into a higher level of character. For along with the gifting I am calling you more and more to be like Me. The world goes on as it always has, but it needs examples of who and what I AM to them. The church has had enough of those who have had incredible spiritual gifts. It is now time for them to show who they are really like. "

"Wash yourselves, my people, and cleanse yourselves of all filth. I AM looking for a people who are clean in heart and soul and body. I AM looking for a bride who is without spot or blemish. Right now my body, my bride, is not dressed as she should be. Her clothes have become ragged and torn. She is not as she should be, but I will bring her unto maturity. "

"These are the things that have stained your garments so far:"

1. Unforgiveness
2. Competition
3. An over use of control
4. An infiltration of new age practices
5. Sexual immorality
6. Bitterness

"Do you notice that there are six items? Six is the number for man. I have a word and it is seven letters long and it is "renewal." Character is the true measure of a man. Character and true character, is the measure of who I am upon this earth to man. That is the only way to exhibit fruitfulness. "

"In the coming months and years you have great need of my perseverance. Because perseverance will produce character and character, hope. The hope of who I AM will give you great hope. For many will wander in darkness and will be without hope. But I will provide a place for my people for those days that are lying ahead. I will be a refuge for my people from the storm. I will be their hiding place, and I will provide for them streams of living water. Those of the world will continue in darkness and there will be no other light available to them other than the light that they have already shunned. But those who have known Me will have within them the light of the Son of Man. And with this light they will rule with Me."

"In those days that lie ahead, there will be much confusion and loss of life for the world system will have taken over. I will provide a place for my people and I will be a refuge for them. They will not be left comfortless. These things have been spoken about and they have been written down plainly in my word. You will be hated by all nations and you will be persecuted, but again I say, I will provide a place for you. Do not worry about these things but know that they will come. I will bring to completion everything that is written down in my word. "

"Be a people who are consumed with my character."

Stephen Hanson

"WATCH AND SEE AS A REFORM COMES TO MY CHURCH"

Jan. 11, 2003

[17] For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." Rom 1

(The Lord began by showing me a couple of things before he spoke to me. The first thing was someone who held a bow and was shooting a flaming arrow. I had the sense that this person was highly skilled and was accurate in their ability to hit the target. The next thing I saw was someone who was attempting to step through a flaming circle, like the ones that are used in circuses to attract the crowds.)

"New things are coming. New things are coming for my body, says the Lord. You will see new giftings and miracles done in my name. It will no longer be a sideshow or a three-ring circus to attract the crowds. But people who have been hidden for long will now be used by Me. The times will be evident and the times will release these things. You will suddenly see them come into practice. There have been many waves that have come upon my church, but this one will hit like a tornado."

(Here the Lord showed me a tornado. I was looking up at it or across, and noticed what looked very much like the house in "The Wizard of Oz" there at the top of it. )

"You will be torn-up and lifted by these things. Do not be mistaken, for they will come. It is no longer time, nor will I allow my church to be dominated by those who perform signs and miracles just to attract the crowds. There will not be any tickets available. I am not looking for performers. I am not looking for people who want to be in the spotlight. I am looking for true reformers. I am looking for men like Martin Luther who are willing to help turn the church upside down. Do not be surprised when you see these things come. It will change the church as you know it. "The just will live by faith." That was what was one of Martin Luther's main theses. I tell you that he was attempting to reform what was happening in the church at that time, and it hasn't been the same since. The names of the people and the circumstances have changed but it is still some of the same things going on today. It is no longer about a person who is mediating between man and my Father, but it is about control. You can change the names, and you can change the circumstances, but in many ways things have not changed that much. So, watch and see as a reform comes to my church. "

Stephen Hanson

"SO SHALL MANY FALL IN THIS HOUR AND YET MANY OTHERS RISE UP"

Jan. 4, 2003

[15] They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. [16] But he was rebuked for his wrongdoing by a donkey--a beast without speech--who spoke with a man's voice and restrained the prophet's madness. II Peter 2

HAB 2:9 "Woe to him who builds his realm by unjust gain to set his nest on high, to escape the clutches of ruin!

"This will be a year that I bring down many ministries in my name. Many have sought their own gain and I will bring to naught those things that they have done in their own name. Many have sought to do things their own way. Many have corrupted others through their own unjust gain. They have given promises and false hope. But from their lofty towers they will fall. They will be left alone to rebuild their own towers."

(Here the Lord showed me a man who was standing on a tall spire, like some ancient stone building. He was all alone at this precipice as if asking for help. His hands were outreached as if asking for help. He was dressed in rags and in each of his arms he held pieces of wood and other such materials. All around him appeared to be lonely and dismal.)

"In the heat of battle the enemy has poisoned their mind. They have gone their own way. They have followed the way of Balaam. Many have flocked to hear the things that they have said; but I say "no more." For they will be found out. "

"For truly, those who are in obscurity will rise up. Those who have not been seen will be seen. Many will fall but yet many others will rise up. So look out from your ramparts and you will see that the enemy is approaching; but he comes as a messenger of deceit. He will offer words of flattery and will entice many to follow after him. He will offer power and fame. He will offer you all the kingdoms of the world, but you must deny him entrance. "

(Here the Lord showed me that at the ramparts upon the walls, the true prophets will see out into the landscape below and will be able to see the approach of the enemy.)

"Gone will be the days of the "one-man-show." For the entertainment must leave my church. I call out my humble servants and I say, "Tear down the walls of elevation."

"So shall many fall in this hour and yet many others rise up."

Stephen Hanson

"LOOK FORWARD TO THE CITY WHOSE WALLS ARE NOT MADE WITH HUMAN HANDS"

Dec. 28, 2002

HEB 11:13 All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. [14] People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. [15] If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. [16] Instead, they were longing for a better country--a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

(The Lord showed me a scene of a man who was bent over and was walking up a steep slope. Behind him was a wagon of some sort that held his belongings. This seemed to be his entire life that he carried with him in the wagon. There were also two children that were there. They were small babies and they were wrapped in blankets. I saw an entire group of people who were walking with their belongings. I noticed some mountain peaks where they were headed. They were jagged and very high. The entire group was encircling around the mountains finding a path that would carry them up the peaks. )

(I then saw a woman who was wrapped in clothing around her head with robes. She held a small child and placed this child in a basket hoping that it would be alright. The basket was placed in a river and the river took the child down the stream. (I was reminded how the baby Moses was placed in a river.) Later on I noticed that the basket was carried on down the river. A woman dressed in Amish clothing picked up the baby and held it in her arms.)

(The scene then shifted back to where the people were traveling towards the mountain peaks. However, now the mountains had changed as they approached. They looked very bright and luminous in appearance. They looked like a city shining in the distance, almost like the emerald city in Oz, but it was not green, but was shimmering and white. The people continued to travel down the road in this direction and there was a figure on the side of the road. This person stepped forward and prevented some from moving forwards. He was the enemy clothed in the garb of a stranger. He grabbed one of the men and carried him back down the road. I noticed as the man's appearance became transparent and had no substance to it.)

"The child that you saw represents a certain group of people. They are young believers who have just come to know Me. They have been placed in the river of my spirit to keep them safe. They will travel this river until they come to a safe place. The woman that you saw that picked them up represents the traditional aspects of the church. They must stay in the river longer until they are bathed in my spirit. "

"The people that you saw who were traveling upon the road to the mountain represent my people who are reaching for the mountain of my glory. They have traveled long and they have carried the entire weight of their lives with them. They are weak and weary, but they must continue. There are many trials and tribulations on this road. They all look forward to the city of the New Jerusalem. The enemy will try and block your way upon this road but you cannot be deterred by him. There are springs and rivers of my spirit along this road if you will watch for them. Keep marching and moving forward, for in due time you will be rewarded. "

(Now as I looked there were large books opened up on either side of the road towards the mountain peaks. The books, the Bible, were opened up and I heard the Lord say, "These all look forward to for a better country--a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. On the right side of the road there was a river that was flowing and it continued to flow along on the road always. The road now had begun to change in appearance. It now became like a piece of cloth, like velvet. It looked very regal and had the appearance of royalty about it. )

Stephen Hanson

"SEE THE WORLD FROM MY VANTAGE POINT"

Dec. 23, 2002

2CO 5:16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.


(The Lord showed me a group of people who were in a circle. Each of them were tossing a large ball back and forth between them. As I watched it looked very much like the globe of the world. One would throw it to a person, and would say, "I don't want it, you take it." The next one would catch the ball and would say the same thing, "I don't want it you take it." This continued for some time with each person throwing the globe to the next person around and around.)

I asked the Lord, "what does this mean?"

He said: "Religious leaders around the world who are not willing to take up the call for Christ. The world is being thrown around in many different circles. Many think that the world that they hold in their own hands is the way that it is meant to be. Many leaders think that their view of the world is the way that it is meant to be. They toss this view around with other leaders. I tell you that your view is not a correct one. You see it from the vantage point of your own hands. Each person views the world from their own vantage point. Learn to take turns holding the world. Learn to view it from the eyes of your fellow brothers and sisters. Be glad that I hold the entire world in the palm of my hands. You only see a very small piece of it. But when you talk and when you pray with each other then your view of the world becomes enlarged. Learn to see it from my point of view and then you will begin to take on the heart of the Father. This world and everything in it is quickly coming unto the climax of the ages. Do not miss the events that are coming up around you. I will continue to highlight certain things in the world around you. The drama and the play of these things will continue to play out in the world around you. But I will come like the new dawn in the morning. The events of this year will continue into the new year. The days will grow dark but the light within you will grow stronger. Let that light that I have shed abroad be a light in this season and let the illumination of it carry you into the new year. "

"Behold I will come quickly. My recompense is with Me. Pray for the unity of the brethren. Pray for your families. Pray for those who despitefully use you. Pray for Israel. Pray for your nation, and pray for those who continue to fight on your behalf. "

Stephen Hanson

"PRAY FOR THE PEOPLE AND PRAY FOR MY SOLUTION"

Dec. 21, 2002

MT 16:2 He replied, "When evening comes, you say, `It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,' [3] and in the morning, `Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. [4] A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a miraculous sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah." Jesus then left them and went away.

"The signs of the end are apparent to everyone who knows Me. To those who are not aware of this then I say that you are burying your head in the sand. Some of my people are as ostriches. I tell you that the new year will bring many things. "

"I saw a man dressed for battle. He had on an ancient-looking helmet and was ready and poised for what was to come. He held a sword and was swinging it from side to side. There was already blood upon the sword that he held. Then in front of that a newspaper was unfurled and it said: "War with Iraq Is A Certainty." I also heard mention of North Korea. I saw tanks moving across the landscape. I also saw men dressed with turbans upon their heads who were standing in a high place ready to shoot those who came by. They seemed to be at the tops of buildings ready, but I noticed that what was around them were rocks and craggy areas. They were in the desert somewhere. Then something came in front of them that was unfurled and it said: "Allah will protect us. Muhammad will protect us.")

"Make your move, but know what you are moving into. While this may take long in the making, I tell you that these things are a certainty. For those of you who pray for Sadaam Hussein, pray for the people of the land as well. For the cries will be heard throughout the land. You cannot reason with a tyrant. You will be given promises that are empty and that have nothing in them. Continue to pray and lift this up to Me. War is never my solution, but the world goes on with many ignoring my solutions. Many do not know Me who are in this land. Pray that they would come to know Me. "

"Seek Me amidst the news of all these things. Enter into prayer for you as a nation. "

Stephen Hanson

"THE GREAT CHESSBOARD"

Dec. 18 evening, 2002

ISA 8:10 Devise your strategy,but it will be thwarted; propose your plan, but it will not stand, for God is with us.

"I have said that I am pouring my Spirit out in a greater fashion than ever before, and I say that this is true. I would also have you to consider that with every move that I am making that the enemy is also making his move. "

(The Lord showed me an ancient looking chessboard. I was viewing this from the enemy's side however. There appeared to be a gargoyle-like person who was carefully considering his next move on the chessboard. He had his hand upon his chin pondering what might be his next move. At his side of the board there appeared dark castles with flags blowing in the air. Everything was dark about the pieces that he had on his side. An entire dark world as it were. was on his side ready for his next move.)

(I then saw what was the other side of the board. Here was the King of Kings dressed in kingly robes and all in gold. Upon a throne He sat and His chess pieces were before HIm on His side of the board. I noticed what must have been a pawn-like piece that was also in gold. They were first in line upon the board and were being moved forward. Things were being strewn before them on the board. It seemed like petals of some sort, but the sense that I had was that these were the intercessors and their prayers were being sent forth into the heavenlies and they were a great tactic against the moves of the enemy. I then saw a huge key that was upon the board. Then certain pieces came forward. I noticed that they were the bishops. These pieces were given a certain job and with this job they were to use this key to "unlock" the strategies of the enemy. )

(The next piece that I saw were the rooks. They looked like any normal chesspiece would at first, but then I noticed that they were actually a type of lighthouse. A beacon came forth from each rook and light within it was shone forth towards the enemy's side of the board. It revealed certain things within the walls and dark passages of his castle. I noticed certain creatures, demons as it were, that were exposed and they fled away because of the light that was shone upon them.)

(Now I saw the knights. I watched as each one moved forward upon its horse. A warrior was there who held a great sword. The sword was being slashed from side to side against the enemy. Great fervor and strength was given to each of these warriors upon the horse.)

(Finally my attention was drawn to what was the queen. This piece was saved for the last, and it hadn't moved yet. I noticed though that it was all in white and was being made ready. A beautiful garland was upon her head. She was pure and innocent as a dove. She awaited her King's command and was to be moved when the time was right.)

"My strategies are right in how I will move my people in this hour. With each move that I make the enemy will surely retreat. First in line are my intercessors. They go before my army in prayer. I have my holy prophets and apostles within my grasp. I have given them a great key to unlock the secrets of the enemy. My warriors ride upon their steeds and they fight against the enemy with the sword of the spirit. Wherever there is a church or a body of believers, it is as a lighthouse and its light will shine forth into the enemy's camp. But my bride awaits her final hour. For my bride is truly my queen. Do not be afraid of the enemy's tactics. He may have his moves and he may have his strategies but he will lose the game and forfeit all of his pieces. "

Stephen Hanson

"SURELY NEW REVELATIONS ARE COMING"

Dec. 15 evening, 2002

EPH 3:2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, [3] that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. [4] In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, [5] which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets.

[17] I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. [18] I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, [19] and his incomparably great power for us who believe. Eph. 1

"Watch and wait as my hand moves upon the people of this hour. Watch as new doors of ministry open up. Watch as new doors of opportunity come into your hands. Watch as I move my mighty hand upon my people in this hour. Watch as the heavens declare my glory and miracles happen in your life. This is going to be a year of new opportunities and new beginnings. You will go from glory unto glory. What has been hidden will be revealed to you. Surely obscurity will no longer be a thing that is known, but clarity of vision and purpose will be what marks my children. You will come upon these things and they will be unearthed to you. You will dig them up as something that has been in a field. Surely, there will be new revelation that is given that will abound in vision and purpose and clarity. These purposes and visions will come to light. They will come as surely as a new day breaks forth. And they will not be just visions of things but you will know how to put them into practice as well. For the seeds of these things have been nourished and they have been forming in the ground now for a number of years. And it is time, it is time for them to come forth. There are stages to these things, and this is the way that my purposes come into being. It is very much like how one would handle a rubics cube. For a long time you didn't know how the puzzle worked, and you tried many different ways and nothing seemed to work. But now I will give you the owner's manual and you will know exactly what to do. But don't think that these things come from you; you only know these things because you have tapped into my Holy Spirit. And I say that what also comes with this is a greater ability to discern what is false or true from Me. For you will discern the thoughts and intentions of many who have claimed to be of Me. This is one of the last stages of my Spirit being poured out in this hour. Truly, you will have need of it. For as my Spirit is being poured out in greater measure so is the enemy at work even more. But I say that you will know of his devilish schemes. Be ready for these things that are coming and know that I AM unfolding my plan for you in your lives."

Stephen Hanson

"PREPARE YE THE WAY OF THE LORD"

Dec. 14, 2002

MK 1:2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" --MK 1:3 "a voice of one calling in the desert, Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.' "

MT 6:28 "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. [29] Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. [30] If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

(The Lord showed me lilies that were beginning to open up. I watched each one as its petals opened up and then within each one, yet another one would open up. They were lilies but they were also like trumpets because of their shapes. This happened several times, and an entire field of lilies was seen before me. At the last one of the lilies opened up again and again, and then there were a couple of hummingbirds at the top of the flower. They flew upwards carrying a scroll. Then the scroll was held out in front of me. It read: "Prepare ye the way of the Lord.")

"As you are approaching the end of this year, look forward to the year of new beginnings. For truly, there will be things that will open up for you in this new year. There will be fields of opportunities and new ways in which you can serve Me. So remember these things and look forward to them with new hearts. "

"But even though you are looking forward to new opportunities of service to Me you will be living in a world that is marred by wars, because the days are dark ahead of you. But even though the days are dark ahead of you, the lilies will grow in the soil of those days. They have been planted in adversity and this adversity will give them the richness of that soil. For there are things in the soil in the days ahead that will show whether you are for Me or not. Many of my servants will fall by the wayside, but those who truly trust Me will be like those lilies in the field. These lilies will be arrayed greater than Solomon was in all his glory. For they neither toil nor spin. You will be as a lily if you put your faith and trust in Me. Let not the troubles of this world cause your lilies to be malnourished. But be as a resurrection flower in the midst of my presence. For even though the world all around you is in a state of panic and fear you will be as a sign to them. You will be as the resurrection power of the lily. "

"But know that even though there are new opportunities of service to Me in the new year, this year will be a year of great bloodshed. Many of your sons and daughters will perish because of the war that is coming. It will be as your war was during World War II. But out of the ashes of those days, new lilies will spring forth. There will be new soldiers for Me who have grown up in the soil of that adversity. They will lift their trumpets to their lips and they will prepare the way for the Lord, and the soil will produce many sons and daughters proclaiming the news of my kingdom. So shall it be and so shall the year be. "

Stephen Hanson

"DO NOT TRUST THOSE WHO SAY PEACE AND SAFETY"

Dec. 11, 2002

1TH 5:1 Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, [2] for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. [3] While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

DA 11:36 "The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been determined must take place. [37] He will show no regard for the gods of his fathers or for the one desired by women, nor will he regard any god, but will exalt himself above them all.

"This season that you are entering into is a season of preparation. Strike the bow and pull back the machinery. You must muster all the strength of faith that you have in this hour. For surely as I have said, war is on the horizon. It is a time of preparation in prayer. There is a hush before my throne. The world hangs in a balance over these things. "

"I will come like the rolling of the sea. I will come like the great ocean. I will roll out my spirit like never before. All of these things I will do while the events are going on around you. There will be a great battle during this season that is approaching. There is the great battle in the natural, but there is also the great battle in the spiritual. For my spirit is given out greater during times of battle times. It is given out to wage war against the evil one. "

"What are these ships and what are these planes that draw siege upon another land? They go to war and they plan ahead before it actually happens. But I tell you that war will strike a chord, and it will not be a pleasant melody. The strategies and the time spent researching these things will have proven to no avail. For the deception and the lying has dug down deep in this land. There has been a hatred for the land of the United States, and this hatred will boil up over the pan and will destroy the surrounding area. The ancient sword of Babylon will be forged anew. The world will be in a hush over these matters. The surrounding areas will go into siege and into war with Iraq. But some are with her even though they say that they are not. The struggle will continue and the time will draw to an end of these things."

"When you hear of peace and safety beware, for they are not truthful words. For the man who exalts himself above every other man will come into power. Beware of him who promises to give you freedom. Beware of him who promises to give you safety. Beware of him who speaks beautiful things but his tongue is bitter. No man can serve two masters. You also must know who it is that you serve. Those who know Me will know my unfolding plan to them. Those who do not know Me will be left to confusion and will be left without Me. I tell you that the time is not long for my return, but you must use salve that you might see. Heaven and earth will melt away but my word will last forever. "

Stephen Hanson

"SING PRAISES UNTO ME AND FORGET ABOUT YOUR TROUBLES"

Dec. 9, 2002

AM 3:7 Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.PS 18:49 Therefore I will praise you among the nations, O LORD; I will sing praises to your name.

HEB 11:5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. [6] And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

2CO 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. [17] For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. [18] So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

"I am a God who longs to hear the speech of his servants in this hour. I long to hear those who would prophesy to Me. From morning unto evening there are those who sound out the alarm to those around them. Speak, I say speak ye unto Me, says the Lord. Speak your praises unto Me, and let them be as a fragrant offering unto Me. Wash yourselves clean and I will make you like hyssop."

"I long for my servants to speak praises unto Me in this hour But I also long for them to speak my TRUTH in all ways. I long for them to give forth my warnings as well as my praises. I long for them to speak to Me in their innermost being. I long for them to be as I am. I long for servants such as Samuel. I long for servants such as Enoch. Enoch was a man who walked with Me and talked with Me; and then he was taken up. I say, 'Walk with Me and talk with Me, my servants.' Then I will enfold unto you my secrets, says the Lord. "

"I said through my servant Amos that "Surely the sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing His plan unto his servants the prophets first." I will tell you all things if you keep close to Me. You need to keep close to Me for the days are drawing darker and darker. But as they grow darker and darker your light wil grow brighter and brighter. Be therefore a light unto the people, says the Lord. Be therefore as a light in a dark place. Be ye therefore as a great torch burning before them. These people are without guidance, says the Lord. These people are troubled and are confused about many things. I say, "Do not be troubled and do not be confused." But I say stay close to Me and walk with Me. "

"There are so many concerns and there are so many troubles. There are troubles in the Middle East, and there will soon be troubles with your economy as well. There are troubles in your personal lives, and there are troubles in your relationships with each other. Trouble is a word that you become used to in this life. But I want you to be able to rise above your troubles as well in this life. Speak ye to the rock as Moses did, and do not hit it. Do not lash out in anger because of your troubles. "

"SING PRAISES UNTO ME AND FORGET ABOUT YOUR TROUBLES"

Stephen Hanson

"KNOW THE VOICE OF THE ENEMY"

Dear friends,Over the last few weeks, others and myself have dealt with someone who has spoken through another spirit. These things had been posted on my prophetic board, and have now been deleted. The things that have been said have at first seemed to have some "light" and knowledge in them from above, but we have discovered that they are not filled with the truth and goodness of our Lord. It has not been an easy thing, but it has been an important lesson, and we have all learned some things from it. We need to know that this spirit is out there among us and that he will attempt to manipulate, divide, and to conquer. However, we have the spirit of God within us, and through this, we can know assuredly what is of God and what is not.

Dec. 7, 2002

1JN 4:1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. [2] This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, [3] but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.

2PE 2:1 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them--bringing swift destruction on themselves. [2] Many will follow their shameful ways and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. [3] In their greed these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping.

"This is the time for my children to test the words of others. There are many false spirits that have gone out into the world. They are disguised as angels of light but you will know them by their fruits. There are some who have spread letters of filth pretending to be servants of mine. I tell you that it is a dangerous thing. The onslaught of demon activity and the fallen spirits that speak through them will continue and will intensify in this hour. I tell you to train your spiritual ears to know what is of Me and what is not. ""They have gone out from us but they are not of us, says the Lord. Stand your ground my saints; stand your ground in Me. I tell you that there is an unleashment of demonic powers during this time. Do you know who is of Me and who is not? If you cannot know this then how can you know my voice as well? Some pretend to be my apostles and prophets, but they have followed a lie. I tell you that you need to pray in the spirit like never before. "

"They will come and they will attempt to divide and conquer. They will do this by spouting words of knowledge and eloquence in "my name." They will come into your assemblies. They will come into your gatherings. They will come wherever they think that they can come. But do not entertain them and do not get caught up in their lies. There is a strong spirit of the anti-christ being unleashed. The enemy knows that he doesn't have very much more time. So, he will find someone and he will fill him with his spirit. Woe to that man who is filled with the spirit of the enemy in this hour. Woe to that man who has given himself over into his hands. "

"Strike the land, my servants, and prepare for a spiritual battle. Study those verses in Ephesians six. Know who your enemy is. Know that there is strength in numbers. He cannot fight against the word of God that is in you or the prayer that you muster in my name. Be of good cheer for I have overcome the enemy of your souls. But above all else, learn how to discern what is of Me and what is not. "

"Those are my orders for you in this hour. Take them to heart for they will serve you well in the days ahead. "

Stephen Hanson

"THIS IS THE TIME TO HEED MY WARNINGS"

Dec. 1, 2002

EZE 33:1 The word of the LORD came to me: [2] "Son of man, speak to your countrymen and say to them: `When I bring the sword against a land, and the people of the land choose one of their men and make him their watchman, [3] and he sees the sword coming against the land and blows the trumpet to warn the people, [4] then if anyone hears the trumpet but does not take warning and the sword comes and takes his life, his blood will be on his own head. [5] Since he heard the sound of the trumpet but did not take warning, his blood will be on his own head. If he had taken warning, he would have saved himself. [6] But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people and the sword comes and takes the life of one of them, that man will be taken away because of his sin, but I will hold the watchman accountable for his blood.'

"The future while being a difficult one, will not be bleak for my servants. For they will go from glory unto glory and will rise to new heights in Me. There will be difficult times however. For there are very difficult economic times ahead. This nation will face severe economic times during the next few years. But I have said that the ungodly will empty their purses into my people's hands. But even so, I say that it is good to plan ahead for the times that are coming. For even though you are in a Winter season, this earth will be in a Winter season for a number of years. For the fruit of your labors will come into your hands but the fruits of this world will diminish. For those who honor Me I will honor them. I will honor them by giving back unto their bosom. So know that you will be safe from the storm and will receive plenty in the midst of the drought. "

"To my prophets, I Am speaking to you about the times that lie ahead. I tell you that there are those who know nothing of what lies ahead. You are to be as a beacon to them. You are to be as a light in a dark place to them. While the world is perishing without the light of my Son, many even within the church are without light. Their light has gone dim for they know not what lies ahead of them. And there are some, even within the apostolic community, that would choose to follow their own doctrines rather than follow the words that I speak through my prophets. This is a grievous error, and you will be held responsible for it. It is not time for these kingdom purposes but it is time to heed these warnings that are given in this hour. When you heed the warnings then you can go about how you would implement them. "

"Study the times and the seasons and you will see that these things are true. This is the time and this is the hour to heed my warnings. Otherwise, you would fare as the five foolish virgins. "

Stephen Hanson