"FROM WHERE DOES TROUBLE COME"?

6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them.7 And the Lord said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.8 And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?9 Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?10 Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. Job 1

"From where does trouble come, says the Lord? For I have created all, says the Lord. By my hand, nations rise and fall again. A child is born and death comes to the old. And throughout all the seasons of this life that you live, the rain falls on the just and the unjust.

Trouble comes to all mankind. But to those who know Me, I can turn that trouble into great benefit to you.

The enemy himself came to my courts many millennium ago. He inquired about my servant Job and saw that there was a hedge of protection around him. I allowed him to go and do his mischief with him. And throughout all the loss of life and possessions, he was still faithful to Me.

My people, the tide rolls in and resides. There are blessings in this life and there are trials as well. For without the cold, bitter months you would not know about the Spring.

I have told you to welcome various trials as old friends. But at the time these trials are very unpleasant. And yet in time when you look back upon them, you can see how my hand worked through them. Even tragedy has its awards, says the Lord. Even in great sorrow one is made into a wise man.

These are things that many do not teach. These are principles of life that many who stand in the pulpits of today do not speak of. For they would say, 'claim this and claim that.' And yet, those are not the principles of my kingdom.

He who would see long life and prosper upon this earth would see that a house built with own hands will eventually come to ruin. But he whose house is built upon the solid rock will find that the storms will rise, but his house will remain intact because he put his faith and trust in Me."

Stephen Hanson
 

"A GREAT FALLING AWAY"

6/1/14
4 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their conscience seared with a hot iron,3 forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. I Tim. 4

"The days are rushing towards my soon return. Will I find my people ready when I return? Will they have been molded into my own image or will they have created their own gods?

I tell you that there is going to be a great falling away. I tell you that more and more are developing itching ears. I tell you that many are finding their beliefs in the ancient arts of the past. Many don't know of the seriousness of these things. For when they delve into these things they are bringing up the spirits of other forces.

For many have become bored and have sought other things. For with impatience they have lived out their daily lives seeking excitement in other forms and ways. For the enemy loves to lure you into many other attractive things. With one hand he promises you the world's goods and with the other one he would stab you and tear your heart apart.

I have never said that your life on this earth would be easy, but I have promised you that I would be with you to the end. I have said that in this world you would face tribulation. I have said that the way is narrow and that few find it. But I have also said that if you follow after Me that you would have a treasure in your heart, and that there would be rivers of living water bubbling up from within.

So why would you let another one entice you? Why would you be led down another path than what is your own? So now, consider yourselves forewarned."

Stephen Hanson

"THE WEALTH OF THE WICKED WILL FALL INTO THE HANDS OF MY PEOPLE"

5/30/14

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matt. 6 10 For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. Psalm 50

"It is time for many to come into their inheritance, says the Lord. It is time for the riches of the world to be poured into the laps of my people. For many who have been begging and seeking Me, and just living day by day, paycheck to paycheck, will come into an overflowing supply of mine.

For the wealth of the wicked will fall into the hands of my people. For this is my plan. This is my plan so that you will be sustained in the days ahead. Watch and see how my mighty hand will do this. For the wicked will suffer loss in the days ahead. I own the cattle on a thousand hills, and you are mine, and because you are mine I will give you what is mine.

I don't want my children begging for bread. I don't want to see them starving. I don't want to see their lives bankrupt. But because you have honored Me; because you have been seeking Me with your whole heart, because of these things, I want to bless you.

Just know that my timing is perfect. Just know that my plan is made perfect through the avenues through my divine providence to you. You don't seek wealth. You don't seek riches. But in seeking Me first and my kingdom and righteousness, then all these things will be added unto you.

Do you think when I said, ' All these things will be added unto you,' that I just meant spiritual things? For I AM also a God that wants to meet your needs. I not only want to meet your needs but to bless you so that you will be a blessing to others.

Then when you see your brother or sister in need, you will be able to give unto them. Then they will not have suffered loss. Then when the money has all dried up; when the banks have suffered loss; when the entire monetary system has collapsed, my people will be strong and alive and they will be lights in a dark world. "

Stephen Hanson
 

"WHEN THAT DAY APPROACHED NEARER, YOU WILL KNOW INDEED, THAT THESE THINGS ARE TRUE"

5/22/15

22 And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though thou knewest all this; 23 But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear , nor know : and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified : 24 Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written . 25 And this is the writing that was written , MENE , MENE , TEKEL , UPHARSIN . 26 This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE ; God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it. 27 TEKEL ; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting. Daniel 5

"The day is coming; the day is surely coming when my people will know that the day of the Lord is near. For it will come with a great sounding gong. The heavens will open-up and my Son will come.

That day and that hour is approaching nearer and nearer. For as many are called, I have set them apart for my purpose.

But don't think that that day is coming without a division. Don't think that that day is coming without a price to pay. For the very earth of your United States will split open. Gone will be the days of comfort for many. Gone will be all of the beautiful homes. For your very land has strayed far from Me. You were birthed as a new land and blessed by my hand. But you have been weighed in the balance and found wanting. Many of you have professed my name but you have strayed far from Me.

Many will be begging for food and water on that day. Many hearts will fail on that day. But many of those who know Me and are aware of the days that we are living in, will lead this people out to the new land; for the territories and the boundary lines will have changed. Entire cities will be vanquished because of the devastation. For the final stroke will have been laid. The angel that stands guard over the United States will be giving the final stroke by my hand. For the water will spread its hand upon both coasts. On that day you will know indeed, that these things are true.

How many of your churches in the land warn my people for the days that are coming? How many indeed, speak the truth from their pulpits? I can raise up a child to speak the truth for Me. As it was in the early days of the church, so it will be again. For they met in various homes; they didn't have the trappings of your churches of today. And yet they knew the truth; that truth gave them a boldness to speak. And yes, they were imprisoned, they were beaten, but they refused to deny my name.

On that day when many are taking the mark of the beast, will you go along with them, or will you believe in Me no matter what? The one doomed to perdition will come upon the scene soon. He is not one that many of you think he is. I have warned you, and now when that day approaches nearer, you will know indeed, that these things are true."

Stephen Hanson
 

STRANGE AND UNUSUAL TEACHINGS--prophecy

5-16-14

That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; Ephesians 4:14

"These are the last days and many people will fall into various temptations. I have said that even if possible, the elect would be deceived. For many strange and unusual teachings will cause some to fall prey to these things.

For ever since the beginning of time the deceiver has been weaving his lies of deception. For some of these things have been clothed in a false light--they have been forged in deceit and lies. And in these last days these teachings have come to the forefront. But you should know my beloved, what is true and what is not.

There are clear streams of water that come from my throne and there are foul waters that come from the enemy's camp. Learn to discern the difference.

When I come back for my own will I have found you involved with TRUTH, or will some of my own have been tricked into believing a lie?

I tell you that lies and deceit can spread like wildfire. Entire movements have begun with one individual who thought that he had been given a revelation, but later on it was found that he was deluded by another spirit.

I tell you that if you have the foundation it would be far better to get rid of what you have built upon to get rid of all the stones that were false, and to go back to the beginning again. Study to show yourselves approved as one who knows the word, and can identify a counterfeit. I have said that many could get carried away by strange and unusual teachings, and some are now in these last days. "

Stephen Hanson
 

"I HAVE SET YOU IN HEAVENLY PLACES"

5/14/14

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: Ephesians 1

"How do you live in the world and not be influenced by it? You are bombarded on every side by the news and the events of every day. There are things in this world that are always happening around you. Every day the images and sounds of this news comes across your TV screens and radio. But you my beloved, are called to be in this world, but not "of it."

Because I've called you to live beyond what you hear around you. You are called to live in heavenly places with Me. You live in a fragile world; you live in a world of sin and destruction. And everything that you see is actually not how "it is."

Rise above this world; lift up your spirits and come and soar with Me in the heavenlies. I want to take you to places where you will see this world from my point of view. Then the noise and clamor of this world will dissipate. You will be able to face your struggles with a greater strength. You will know that you are known by Me. The sun will still rise and set again, day will pass into night, the world will go on as it always has, but you will have gathered strength for each and every new day. My light will be shed upon you, and the spirit realm will be opened to you.

For there are things that are hidden; there are spiritual forces at work around you, and this world is but a shell; it is but a layer, and beneath this layer is the real world where my kingdom resides.

There promises are given. There chains are broken. There the battle of the ages unfolds every day. For when you work with Me, and you know that you are involved with these spiritual forces, then you will surely know that what you bind on this earth is bound in heaven, and what you loose on this earth is loosed in heaven.

There the seeds that are sown in your hearts work together into fertile soil or they fall by the wayside and the birds and cares of this world choke them out. And those seeds that are sown in good soil will in time reap a bountiful harvest.

The heart is deceit above all measure; who can know it? And yet with your heart you believe in Me. I've called many of you to live by faith in this hour. And your faith has been tested and tried. And some have been refined by gold and you are ready. I say you are ready. You are ready for the days ahead. For I have beheld that work in you and I say that the refining work has paid off. For a new man emerges. "

Stephen Hanson
 

"I CAN RESURRECT THOSE DREAMS"

5/8/14

3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.4 Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Psalm 37

"What are your dreams and hopes, says the Lord? What are the things that occupy your time? I tell you that many of you have hopes and dreams that have never come to pass. But I can make those dreams come true, says the Lord. Many of them have drifted away like the wind. They have blown away like the chaff. They have blown away because their seed was not fully grounded. You held those dreams up like an idol. You fashioned them like a craftsman would have with his hands. But I can resurrect those dreams of yours, says the Lord. Give Me those dreams; let Me hallow them out and make them new again.

For I have come to fill the empty heart. I have come to fill the longings of your heart. But many of the hearts that I see are not filled with true longings for Me. When you long for Me like the sunshine, then your longings are true and pure.

Examine those dreams and look into the mirror of my life in you of them. Do they reflect the true dreams of your heart? I fulfill the dreams of those who are hungry. I fulfill the heart that longs to be with Me. I clothe your dreams in my splendor.

Many of you have left your dreams and you have buried them in the ground. You gave up on them long ago. But now I AM blowing upon them like the embers of a fire. And now I call to them just as I called to Lazarus. I say for them to come forth! "

Stephen Hanson
 

"FOR YOU ARE UPON THE THRESHOLD OF THOSE DAYS NOW"

5/4/14

14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. 15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; 16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, Job 33

"In the stillness of the night I speak to men. I speak to him in dreams and in visions. There are many things that I will show to many of you in this hour and day. I will speak of dangers that are ahead. I will show you things that are to come beyond the horizon. But don't think that everything that you see and hear during the night hours is a dream or a vision from Me.

There are some things that are just dreams. And there are some things that are meant for you and no one else. Oh my people, you have so many questions in this hour. You try to figure out when I will be coming back. You see the events in the world around you and you think that all of the dominoes are falling into place.

I tell you that there has always been unrest in the world. But over the last fifty or more years many things that have been happening have been setting the stage for the final days upon this earth. I tell you that the unrest in Ukraine and Russia is one of those signs. The last few years that have dictated border disputes in Israel are also a sign to you. And in the next few years when a new President is elected to the United States then you will know for certain that you are in those days. Then tumult will arise like never before. Then the division that is seen now will be even greater then. For you are on the threshold of those days now. And the eagle will have fallen in the United States. But the eagles which are my prophets, will soar into the heavenlies. And they along with my apostles, will raise an ensign for my people. "

Stephen Hanson
 

"GET READY, SAYS THE LORD"

4/28/14

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 16

"I can cause my word to multiply unto many this day. My word is alive and active. It can do far more than what you realize. It can raise the dead. It can set the captives free. But it is also a con victor of many's sins.

I have said that my Spirit would speak of things to come. And what are those things that are to come, would say the Lord? Do I only speak of what is to come after this earth is to be done away with? Do I only speak in parables? As I told Jeremiah, and I Am telling many of you in this hour, I say to get ready...Get ready because the earth will change before your eyes. Get ready for many will die in this process, says the Lord. But if you have found yourself abiding under my wings, then the great tempest that comes, will not come near your tent.

Get ready when your nation splits in half. Get ready when the water from the Great Lakes overflows its boundaries. Get ready when chaos erupts. Get ready when your coastlines are breached. I have warned and warned and yet many do not heed the word of the prophets. Get ready I say...

And when these things happen, says the Lord, watch as my body comes into action. For many will be plucked from danger in that hour. And my angels will be at work around you. There will be many signs and wonders wrought in that hour. And there will be counterfeit signs done as well by the enemy.

Get ready, says the Lord."

Stephen Hanson
 

"I CAN CAUSE MY WORD TO MULTIPLY UNTO MANY THIS DAY"

4/28--21/14

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 16

"I can cause my word to multiply unto many this day. My word is alive and active. It can do far more than what you realize. It can raise the dead. It can set the captives free. But it is also a con victor of many's sins.

I have said that my Spirit would speak of things to come. And what are those things that are to come, would say the Lord? Do I only speak of what is to come after this earth is to be done away with? Do I only speak in parables? As I told Jeremiah, and I Am telling many of you in this hour, I say to get ready...Get ready because the earth will change before your eyes. Get ready for many will die in this process, says the Lord. But if you have found yourself abiding under my wings, then the great tempest that comes, will not come near your tent.

Get ready when your nation splits in half. Get ready when the water from the Great Lakes overflows its boundaries. Get ready when chaos erupts. Get ready when your coastlines are breached. I have warned and warned and yet many do not heed the word of the prophets. "

Stephen Hanson
 

SUNDAY MORNING VISION

4/20--21/14

42 The sea is come up upon Babylon: she is covered with the multitude of the waves thereof. Jer. 51
(The Spirit of the Lord showed me some things in church Sunday while I was worshiping at my mother-in-law's church. As I was praying during the service the Holy Spirit started showing me some disturbing visions. Please pray about these things because I have sensed that God is warning us again and again. We must not doubt but trust in Him that He is telling us these things so that we might be forewarned for the days ahead. I don't know when these events will happen, but I do know that there must be an urgency about these things or else the Holy Spirit wouldn't keep saying them. I do know that the Holy Spirit confirms to me the fact that He will protect His own and safely see them through these calamities.)

I saw water covering the land. It flowed and filled everywhere. Everywhere I looked, the water was upon the land. As the water rose, I was shown the Golden Gate Bridge. I watched as the bridge started to break in half. On the bridge were numerous cars and trucks traveling upon it. All of these vehicles then tumbled and fell into the water, as the bridge collapsed.

The Spirit of the Lord then said, "Judgment has begun to fall upon the people of the land. Let those with the shofar blow upon it."

Then I was shown a long rope bridge that spanned across two cliffs. It was burning and there were flames that rose all around the roped bridge. Several people were getting onto the bridge and were walking and running upon it towards the other side. Some of the people were on stretchers and others were carrying them across the foot bridge. Then the vision faded.

"Many will walk across this foot bridge in the coming months and years. For even though a great judgment is falling, even though the land will be broken in places, I will provide a way for my own to travel upon. For you will see the land changed on both coasts, says the Lord. Let those who have ears hear what the Spirit is saying. Let the doubter no longer doubt. Let those who have heard from Me about these things speak and prepare others.

What will save you on that day, says the Lord? Will your great military give you aid and save you from the calamity? Surely, some will build things which will withstand the calamity. Where will those who have spoken smooth words be on that day? Will your homes withstand the fury? Beware those who live upon the coasts, says the Lord. For the land will be forever changed. In but a moment, it will all change. The earth will be purged."

Stephen Hanson

"HAVE EYES TO SEE THE BLESSINGS AND NOT JUST THE DANGERS AHEAD"

4/18/14

"I came as a ransom for many and I laid my life down for all who would come to Me. I came to give life for all. As you enter into this season remember the things that I went through for you. I paid the ultimate price.

But how many have truly embraced the life that I have given unto them? How many have squandered the life that I have given unto them? The life that I gave, I gave for all. And to many that life has been thrown away, and has become like a trash heap beside the road.

You have wanted a life for your own you say. And yet to many of you your life is void and is empty. It has become like a broken cistern. To some of you, I never rose again from the grave. It is just a story that you have read about. It is just a story that you have heard about from your younger days. To some of you I am just like a fable. But what if you believed in this fable, says the Lord? Don't you know that the same miracles that I wrought when I was upon the earth you can do as well? Would you believe if you saw a child brought back to life? Perhaps if you saw a broken limb healed right before your eyes; perhaps then you would believe.

So, as you enter into this season know indeed that it is a season of miracles. Know that it indeed, is a way that is found in the midst of the desert. Catch a glimpse of what I AM doing in this hour. Catch a glimpse of the panoramic scene. You know of the events that are happening in the world around you. You see tragedy on every street corner. But do you see the blessings? Do you see my new life being poured into a stranger? Do you see the homeless given new hope? Do you see marriages healed? Do you see burdens given over to ME? Do you see the enemy stopped dead in his tracks? Surely, surely my people, there is darkness all around you, but even in the darkest pit my light can come pouring in.

Surely, I have spoken about catastrophes coming. Surely, I have spoken about wars and the rumors of wars. But don't miss out on all of the blessings that are around you. Surely, have eyes to see. Surely, have eyes to see the dangers ahead, but have eyes to see the blessings as well. "
Stephen Hanson

"SIGNS"

4/15/14

For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom. I Cor. 1:22 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign, and there shall no be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them and departed. Matt. 16:4

"These four moons are a sign to you. For I have said that there would be signs in the heavens and on the earth below. But what other signs will be given? What other things must you see in order to believe?

For all of the seasons of this earth are moving towards that day. The olive tree's branches are beginning to mature. This gospel has been preached unto the ends of the earth. And this world has turned round and round many times since I created it. But the birth pangs have increased and this earth has shown the signs of it.

For the day will come and you will look upon that day. And the heavens will open-up for the sons of man. You will gaze upon the wonders and you will see those wonders unfold for you.

This is that generation which will see the culmination of all things. For the generations past longed to look upon these things. For there have been important dates in history. There have been years that have stood out. Those dates stood out in time.

What would you look for for my arrival upon this earth? For I tell you that I will come when you least expect it. Many people are still looking for signs. What signs are you looking for my people? For many of the world around you, are seeking something that signals the end of time. But what would you do if there never was a sign?

I've told you certain things that you can look for. I've told you that the earth would have upheavals in many places. I've told you that the love of many would wax cold. I've told you that many false prophets and teachers would come claiming that they are the one. I've told you that there would be signs in the heavens and on the earth below. But many of you just look for the signs. How many of you look for Me?

I tell you that on that day that many will be looking for this or that sign and their lamps will have grown empty. Surely, there are signs to come, but don't miss the truest sign of all. Don't miss the sign of the risen Christ in you. "

Stephen Hanson

"WHAT KIND OF JESUS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?"

"HOW MANY OF MY PROPHETS HAVE BEEN JOINED WITH OTHER ONES?"

4/12/14

24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. Matt. 7

"How many of my prophets have been joined with other ones? How many are like islands unto themselves? Truly, some hear my words but they think that they are the only ones that speak for Me.

I have a particular assignment for each of you. Each of you has a piece to the puzzle. Each of you has something to say. But why do you pretend to be just the only one? What will happen when I tell one something you didn't know?

For you are not a river unto yourself; and yet you think that you are so separate from others. In the coming days you are going to need each other more; for you will be blinded by some things. And then you will see that your "piece" interlocks with another.

What will you do when trouble arises? What will you do when you are uncertain about something? What will you do when the north wind blows and you were not alerted to that? Will your house stand erect on that day? Will your house be standing upon the solid rock or will the wind blow against the corners and shake it with endless fury because you chose to ignore the advice of others?

What will happen to you on that day? What will happen when the land has been vanquished? Will you have found safe haven to abide in? Will your oil have run dry on that day? Can you see the gaps in your own foundation? Even Elijah had a company.

Thus would say the Spirit of the Lord unto the prophets."

Stephen Hanson
 

4/8/14

11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1

"How many truly follow after Me, says the Lord? How many know Me? For I came to my own and they did not recognize Me. If I came now and walked upon your streets, would you know Me and recognize Me? What kind of Jesus are you looking for?

Are you looking for the tender-hearted one that had the children come to Him? Perhaps you are looking for the one who turned the money changers' tables over? Are you looking for the One that had the disciples follow after Him? Tell Me truly, which one are you looking for? Tell Me, for I would not be found among those who would normally think of. I came to the lost and they found Me. I was a friend of tax collectors and sinners. Many came to Me to be healed of their diseases. Some just touched my garment and they were well. I gave the woman at the well the living water that she needed. I welcomed all but not all came to Me.

But again I ask you, 'What Jesus are you looking for?' Are you looking for the one who will come back with a sword? Perhaps you are looking for the one who spoke to the Pharisees. Perhaps you are even one of them. I tell you, would I be found in your churches? Would you welcome Me with open arms? Would I be found walking down your streets? Tell Me, would you truly recognize Me? Maybe I would be found in your halls and seminaries. Perhaps I would be found there as you discuss all of these matters.

I tell you that many that think that they know Me truly do not. I AM that I AM. On that day you will truly see Me. "

Stephen Hanson

"EVERY LINE AND MARK THAT SHOWS DIFFERENT TERRITORIES WILL BE MOVED"

42 The sea is come up upon Babylon: she is covered with the multitude of the waves thereof. Isaiah 51

4/7/14

(This word began with a brief vision of a deep crack being seen as it opened up in the earth. I saw a long row of people standing beside the opening, looking in amazement and horror as the opening grew wider and wider. Then to the north I saw as I was looking down upon a map of the United States. There where the Great Lakes were, they then began to empty their water. The vision then faded.)

*The Lord has shown me this before and has spoken it before more than once. The day will come; Lord have mercy upon us and protect those who put their faith and trust in you.

"This world will change in the twinkling of an eye. The mountains will fall into the sea. The coastlines will change. Every line and mark that shows different territories will be moved. For the days of judgment are upon all.

Men will step out and will behold the great chasms in the earth. For the fault-lines will run along that great Mississippi River. And that crack will open wide. Woe to those who live near it. And those great lakes will be emptied throughout the land.

Oh land of America, you once were the land of the free and the home of the brave. But you have strayed far from Me. Many of you pretend to worship Me but you just give Me lip service. You are a land of many things, but your divisions run deep. Your churches have become a place of entertainment for some. Your streets are filled with murder. And yet, I have stayed back my hand for many years. I held a safety net over your land for many years to protect you from the enemy, but it was released some time ago.

The land must be cleansed, and then you will know that I AM the Lord your God. "

Stephen Hanson

"OH THAT I WOULD GET RID OF YOUR RAGS, SAYS THE LORD"

4/5/14

12 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Proverbs 14 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. Isaiah 64

"There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end, it leads to death. Many think that they have a right way to find Me, but the only way is through my Son.

You cannot find Me through any other religion. You cannot find Me through studying all the books that you can read. You cannot find Me by giving up all things. You cannot find Me by giving all your money away to the poor.

For I AM not to be found in your churches and cathedrals. I AM not to be found in your events that you go to. Many of you pass the plate around at your services thinking that you have done great deeds for Me. But I tell you that there is nothing that you can do that would cause Me to think any higher of you. For it was done through my Son. He paid the ultimate price.

Many think that they are my servants; but few have become one with Me. It is not by the measure that you 'do things,' but it is because you have identified with Me through my Spirit. Many of you are wearing filthy rags because you think your great deeds have pleased Me. Oh, that I would rip off all of your robes! Oh, that I would get rid of your rags, says the Lord! Your clothes are not fitting for Me. I would rather welcome the most destitute of men. For they have nothing to hide from Me. Wear clothes that are fitting a son.

But on that day your clothes will be changed, and you will sit with Me at the banqueting table. And you will be surprised to see who some of the guests are. For they were not counted as great among you. They did not dress as the finest of men. But their hearts were ever turned to Me.

Where are the poor and the downtrodden? Bring them to Me, says the Lord. Where is the widow and the widower? On that day many will come out of the caves. Many will behold the light and come to Me. And I will separate the goats from the lambs. For I AM the Great Shepherd and see who is following Me. "

Stephen Hanson

"DON'T GET CAUGHT-UP IN THE HYPE"

4/1/14

23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 2 Tim. 2:23

"There are so many things that can get you off-track from what is happening around you. Many are disillusioned because of the news that they hear around them. Many hear about this or that event in the world, and they become disheartened and lose their hope in Me. Don't get caught-up in the hype. As these are the last days there are many stories that are circling around you. Learn to discern what is true and what is not.

What is your favorite story to follow? Is it about the death camps that are being developed? Surely, it is about a planet that has been found out. Are there aliens that will soon come to the earth? My people, don't get caught-up in these things.

You can get deterred from my purposes very easily. There have always been stories about this new development or that. You are called to be a wise people; but many of you are still like very young children. It is time to get your senses trained. It is time to develop a discerning ear. When something is true then you will know it is true. The enemy is the one that will always try to alarm you.

These are the days of mysteries. There are mysteries to be found everywhere around you. There are mysteries of my Spirit. And you will know the truth of these things because of your identification with Me. Through my Spirit you will see the truth from the error. "

Stephen Hanson

"TIME AS YOU KNOW IT WILL SPEED UP"

3/28/14 evening

The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared the light and the sun. Psalm 74:16 When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done upon the earth: (for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with his eyes:) Eccl. 8:16

"The sun sets and it rises again. Another day comes to an end. And throughout the course of time, thousands and millions of days have come and gone like this.

But the time will come when time as you know it, will come to an end. For you oh man, see things from a finite point of view. But I live apart from time. .

But I would also say that in these last days, that time is speeding-up. The course of time as it has been measured throughout the millennia, has kept pace. For it has been measured by hours, and minutes and seconds. But there was a time when the shadow marched backwards. It is chronicled in my book and men have found this by searching the stars, that there was a lapse of time in recorded history.

But I tell you that strange and unusual patterns will be seen in the heavens. You will see flares coming from the sun. You will see strange and unusual appearances of the moon. The waves in the sea will rise and fall. The earth will crack open in places that you expect it not to happen. And you will see a pattern that is developing my children. For the usual seasons that mark out the year, will be changed.

For your instruments will fail you on that day. Your understanding and your logic will be confounded by the occurrences that are around you. For even though your achievements are great oh man, you have not found the place of my abode. You have not seen eternity from my point of view. You grasp just a tiny particle of the entire universe.

So when time speeds up in ways that you cannot explain it, know that the hourglass has been changed. Now you see through a mirror dimly,now you know in part, but then you will know as you are fully known. Then the heavens will open up to you. Then the earth will be rolled back like the page of a book. And then you will enter into my kingdom, and then all the days of yesterday will be remembered no more."

Stephen Hanson

"THE SUN SETS AND RISES AGAIN"

3/28/14

The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared the light and the sun. Psalm 74:16 When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done upon the earth: (for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with his eyes:) Eccl. 8:16

"The sun sets and it rises again. Another day comes to an end. And throughout the course of time, thousands and millions of days have come and gone like this.

But the time will come when time as you know it, will come to an end. For you oh man, see things from a finite point of view. But I live apart from time. .

But I would also say that in these last days, that time is speeding-up. The course of time as it has been measured throughout the millennia, has kept pace. For it has been measured by hours, and minutes and seconds. But there was a time when the shadow marched backwards. It is chronicled in my book and men have found this by searching the stars, that there was a lapse of time in recorded history.

But I tell you that strange and unusual patterns will be seen in the heavens. You will see flares coming from the sun. You will see strange and unusual appearances of the moon. The waves in the sea will rise and fall. The earth will crack open in places that you expect it not to happen. And you will see a pattern that is developing my children. For the usual seasons that mark out the year, will be changed.

For your instruments will fail you on that day. Your understanding and your logic will be confounded by the occurrences that are around you. For even though your achievements are great oh man, you have not found the place of my abode. You have not seen eternity from my point of view. You grasp just a tiny particle of the entire universe.

So when time speeds up in ways that you cannot explain it, know that the hourglass has been changed. Now you see through a mirror dimly,now you know you know in part, but then you will know as you are fully known. Then the heavens will open up to you. Then the earth will be rolled back like the page of a book. And then you will enter into my kingdom, and then all the days of yesterday will be remembered no more."

Stephen Hanson

"THERE WILL BE STREAMS IN THE MIDST OF THE DESERT"

3/25/14

13 And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son. 14 For thus saith the Lord God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the Lord sendeth rain upon the earth. 15 And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days. 16 And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake by Elijah. I Kings 17

"What if I asked you to do something unusual or strange, would say the Lord? Would you say, 'That does not make sense to me?' I asked my servants of old to do unusual things. I had Hosea marry a prostitute. And yet, none of them questioned Me about doing this. I tell you there will be times when I will ask you to do something that will go against your common sense.

I have asked many of my own to pack up and leave. I have asked some to move to other lands. I have asked some of you to go to a land that you do not know. I asked the same of Abraham many long years ago. Do you not know that I lead and guide my servants? Do you not know that when I lead and guide that I also provide?

Many have had to live by faith in these days. Many have had to walk out their life in a way that they don't know when their next paycheck is coming. But I provide in a way that goes beyond your providers on this earth. I can provide sustenance where none other can. I can provide food for the laborer that will satisfy all of his physical needs. I provided for the widow at Zaraphrath and the jar was never empty.

Whatever that need is I can provide for it, says the Lord. But too often you go about this your own way. Too often you are your own provider. I can still provide manna in the wilderness. But you may never know about these things if you are so dependent upon a paycheck. For my ways are not your ways; neither are your thoughts my thoughts. Many have walked a road where they didn't know what's in front of them. And yet around the next corner they found groceries setting upon their doorstep.

I AM a miracle-working God. I can provide for my own in ways that they couldn't imagine. And in the days ahead, more and more will be without jobs. Some will have left their homes. And the wilderness will once again, be their home. But it won't be a wilderness without provision. It won't be a wilderness where everything has dried-up. For there will be streams in the midst of the desert. It will bloom and grow. It will yield fruit in its season. And you will come to know Me in a way that you did not think possible. Those days are hastening forward. Those days will come to pass. Thus would say the Spirit of the Lord. "

Stephen Hanson
"THERE WILL BE STREAMS IN THE MIDST OF THE DESERT"

3/25/14

13 And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son. 14 For thus saith the Lord God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the Lord sendeth rain upon the earth. 15 And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days. 16 And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake by Elijah. I Kings 17

"What if I asked you to do something unusual or strange, would say the Lord? Would you say, 'That does not make sense to me?' I asked my servants of old to do unusual things. I had Hosea marry a prostitute. And yet, none of them questioned Me about doing this. I tell you there will be times when I will ask you to do something that will go against your common sense.

I have asked many of my own to pack up and leave. I have asked some to move to other lands. I have asked some of you to go to a land that you do not know. I asked the same of Abraham many long years ago. Do you not know that I lead and guide my servants? Do you not know that when I lead and guide that I also provide?

Many have had to live by faith in these days. Many have had to walk out their life in a way that they don't know when their next paycheck is coming. But I provide in a way that goes beyond your providers on this earth. I can provide sustenance where none other can. I can provide food for the laborer that will satisfy all of his physical needs. I provided for the widow at Zaraphrath and the jar was never empty.

Whatever that need is I can provide for it, says the Lord. But too often you go about this your own way. Too often you are your own provider. I can still provide manna in the wilderness. But you may never know about these things if you are so dependent upon a paycheck. For my ways are not your ways; neither are your thoughts my thoughts. Many have walked a road where they didn't know what's in front of them. And yet around the next corner they found groceries setting upon their doorstep.

I AM a miracle-working God. I can provide for my own in ways that they couldn't imagine. And in the days ahead, more and more will be without jobs. Some will have left their homes. And the wilderness will once again, be their home. But it won't be a wilderness without provision. It won't be a wilderness where everything has dried-up. For there will be streams in the midst of the desert. It will bloom and grow. It will yield fruit in its season. And you will come to know Me in a way that you did not think possible. Those days are hastening forward. Those days will come to pass. Thus would say the Spirit of the Lord. "

Stephen Hanson

"THE GREAT BATTLE OF THE AGES IS AT HAND"

3/24/14

The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. Matt. 4:16

God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? Hebrews 2:4

"These are the days of miracles and working of signs. These are the days that many have looked into from long ago.

For the days are indeed, hastening towards my soon return. Many have waited patiently and longed for that day. But I tell you that my plan is not as your plan. For the days are indeed, growing darker and darker. The enemy is pulling out all of his arsenal against my beloved ones. For he speaks into the heart of the leader of Russia. For his plan is for world dominion. The great war that many have wondered about will come, and it will take precedence over the world's stage.

But you oh man and woman of faith, stand your ground and believe in Me. For the miracles and signs wrought in this hour will cause the enemy to flee from you. He knows of the weapons that you possess. He works through lies and masquerades; but you will see through his deceit.

But even so, the darkness is increasing over the land. The days ahead will be paved with many catastrophic signs, and fear will grab the hearts of many. But that calamity will not come near your tent. For with upraised hands you will thwart the plans of the enemy. Many who have been held in dark dungeons will be freed. The lame will walk and the blind will see.

The great battle of the ages is at hand. And soon, the rumblings that you see in the east will culminate into those things ahead. "

Stephen Hanson

"TRADITIONS"

3/23/14

12 And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother; 13 making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye. Mark 7

7 rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Col. 2

(One of my favorite movies of all time is "Fiddler on the Roof." There's a very wonderful part in the movie where Tevye sings his famous song called "Tradition." It's a great piece of music and it commemorates many of the important traditions among the Jewish people, and can also be extended to the traditions of many. Traditions aren't necessarily a bad thing, except when take precedence over our relationship with God.) "My spirit will guide my people into all truth. But some do not want to know the truth. They just want their version of it. Many do not want to know the truth because they hang on to their traditions. But what are your traditions? Are they the truth of my word, or have they gone astray from it?

Traditions can be good. There are traditions of home and family. There are certain traditions that some have when celebrating certain times of the year. But if traditions keep you from following after Me, then they have taken on undue importance.

The traditions of man have gone on for a long time. There are traditions in the church, and and over many years, these traditions have taken precedence of the things of my Spirit. There is a set order to do this or that. It is now time for a song to be sung or played. It is now time to pass the offering plate. Where am I allowed to be in the midst of your services? Are you talking 'about' Me or 'with Me?'

I watch over these things and I see what goes on in many of the churches. To be sure, one needs order, but order can become so rigid that you have killed the life of many believers.

The time will come when a sermon you will not need to hear. The time will come when you will simply sit still and you will sense my presence all around you. In that day and hour, you will not need to hear the lips of an orator, in that day and hour, the spirit of truth will so invade your heart and mind that you will just worship Me in spirit and in truth.

You see, I AM preparing a bride for that hour. I AM preparing them for the day when the wilderness will be their friend. I AM preparing them for a time when they will have to depend upon Me fully. Then there will be no need of all the programs that you now have. For the only program that you will then need will be in knowing and following after Me."

Stephen Hanson

"PRESUME TO SPEAK"

3/22/14

Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD. Jer. 23:16

(I saw in the spirit, a river that flowed strong and steady from the mountains above. Then I saw someone change the course of the river. They began digging off to one side, and then the water began to flow in this new direction.)

"There are many in this hour that would presume to speak in my name. They speak words, but they come from their own manufactured minds. Does my word burn in your bones? Is it churning in there ready to be released, says the Lord?

Many have received messages from Me; but some have an agenda of their own. They then take what they have first received of Me, and then they draw their own conclusions. I would then ask of those who would speak for Me: 'Do you have purposes of your own?' Or have you emptied yourself of your own desires?

Consider a river that flows from high up in the mountains. It has its course set and it flows in that direction. Then that river that once flowed towards its destination, begins to flow in a new direction. It cuts through the forest, and it finds its channel in unfamiliar places. That is what happens when someone adds to my words.

Be careful that you don't speak after your own desires. "

Stephen Hanson

"YOUR SYNAGOGUES AND YOUR HOUSES OF PRAYER HONOR YOURSELVES"

3/19/14

And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them thoroughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for mortar. And they said, Go to, let us build us a city, and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded. And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do. Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech. Gen. 11:1-7

"I AM the Lord your God, who is the maker of heaven and earth. I AM and I have always been. I long for my children to come unto Me. I long for them to approach my throne with boldness. Throw away your pretense. Come to Me, simply as you are. You don't have to prove anything to Me.

(I saw men pushing carts of material up a dirt road. The path went up and down, and I noticed that what they were traveling upon was actually a very tall structure very much like the Tower of Babel. For the road or pathway, traveled around the tower or structure, as it went up higher and higher into the sky. At the top was a someone with upraised hands as if praising God. He looked up into the heavens, but there were no answers for him. Then from above I saw the Lord himself and with his hand he caused the structure to fall and collapse to the ground.)

Do you not know and have you not seen, that man is building his own towers in this day? He would build on up into the sky. He would build the most luxurious buildings for Me, but many do it for their own glory and not for mine. For your towers are not pleasing to Me! They reach on up higher and higher into the sky. What great feats of engineering you have done!

I scattered the people among you many, many years ago. And now the sheep are scattered. Many wander aimlessly upon hill and vale. They long for a home and a place to lay their head. But it is not to be found in your palaces of stone. That is why I AM returning. For your synagogues and your houses of prayer honor yourselves. And many of you reign like kings because of this.

What will you do in that hour when your places of worship will be scattered? How will you fare when it is just a simple rock or hillside? Will the offering plate be passed around to build your own home then? No, on that day many will be humbled. And on that day the greatest among you will truly be the servant of all."

Stephen Hanson

"DEATH AND LIFE ARE IN THE POWER OF THE TONGUE"

3/13/14

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it, shall eat the fruit thereof. And the fruit of it will extend unto everlasting life. For what you speak will be reckoned unto you to eternal life. The tongue has the power to bless and to curse others. It is a mighty member. and it boasts of many things.

How will you speak oh man or woman? Will you speak words that will heal? Will you build up others, or will you tear them down? Words are like a deep well. They can tap into the river of my everlasting life or they will come from a deep dark well. The wise know of the rewards of their speech. They know that a soft answer turns away wrath. How many words have you said in wrath or anger? A wise man who holds his tongue can be mightier than the mightiest warrior.

Learn the power of the tongue, oh people. Learn to treasure your speech from Me, says the Lord. For the gems of a wise tongue are worth more than fine gold. How many battlefields have been lost with rash words? How many relationships have been lost because of it?

Two kinds of rivers flow. A fresh mountain stream can replenish and feed the mouths of many. But muddy waters can poison a nation.

Will your words be pleasant unto Me when I see you before my Father's throne? For the books will be opened, and your words will either condemn you or they will have produced faith in Me. So count the cost of speaking words of truth. Count the cost of speaking lies from the enemy. Either way, your words will either produce life or death."

Stephen Hanson

"THE HIDDEN KINGDOM"

3/11/14

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. 2 Peter 3

"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are much higher than yours.
For man has a way that he would follow and do things. He has a limited understanding of this earth and its dealings. He sees those things that are in front of him. He is familiar with the world that is close to him. But this world and all that is within it, was created by my hand, says the Lord. But there is another world that few know of and speak of. For with your own physical eyes and senses you do not see it. But in it, and through it, and around it, are the workings of spiritual forces.

For the earth and all that is within it, was made for mankind. I created it in beauty for his enjoyment. All that you see around you was created by my hand. The entire earth and planets and stars I laid out by my design. And yet I have placed man a little lower than the angels. He has a place set aside for him to dwell in. But behold, this world has become corrupt.

Because of sin man fell and the shape of the world was forever changed. And now in these last days man would attempt to build his own kingdoms. He would replenish the earth by his own designs. The time will come when this earth will be done away with, and man will be left to decide if he will follow after me. For this earth and everything in it will be burned away like dross.

And I would say that you better decide who you are going to follow. For the doors of the ark will not remain open forever. And what will do you do on that day, says the Lord? Will you run and hide yourself amid the rocks? Will you search out on your computer screen what you shall do? For everything will be laid open by my hand. And I will come to reap a harvest among men. What shall you do in preparation for these days? How can you be assured that you will be ready? Will your good works save you on that day? Will your attendance at church give you a better chance? No, I AM not looking at these things, says the Lord. I AM looking at those who have put their faith and hope in me. I AM not looking at those who have had a great ministry upon this earth. I AM not looking at the outward forms of these things that you have done. I AM looking at those who have humbled themselves. I AM not looking for super stars. I AM looking for a new kind of David. For he was a true shepherd of my own. My kingdom is extended through such as these. "

Stephen Hanson

"DOORS"

3/10/14

7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. Rev. 3

"There are many doors that I have open for my people in this hour. Some of you have walked through doors that I would not have had you go through. For indeed, they appeared to be the right door. They appeared to have all of the promises laid out in front of you. They appeared to have opportunities for you. But they were "your" opportunities and not mine.

For I have doors that are filled with promise and hope; I have doors of opportunity but it is not the opportunity to gain the world's goods. It is not the opportunity to strive after the world's things. These are doors that I have designed specifically for you. And when you go through them you will see my hand upon you. You will behold the landscape in front of you. And you will know and see that indeed, this was the door.

I AM not a God of confusion. The way is laid out for you; and the pathway will be plain for you to travel upon. There are many roads and doors that people travel upon in this life, but if they would look back over their travels, they will see that they opened the wrong door many years ago."

Stephen Hanson

"THE NIGHT APPROACHES"

3/7/14

The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? Isaiah 21:11

9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. Isaiah 6

"The night is approaching, says the Lord. I tell you that the Winter is almost past, but the night is approaching. The time will come when you will look for the dawn but it will be far from you.

For the darkness approaches. The time comes when men will have wished that they had prepared for this day. But that day waits for no man. It comes unannounced. All of nature knows these things. Even the wild beasts and birds know that something approaches. Oh man, are you so dull of hearing? Can you not sense in your spirit that these things are coming? You are surely what Isaiah described of you: For he said, 'You have eyes but you do not see. Be ever hearing, but not hearing.

But who is the servant of mine that stays watch upon the land? Oh watchmen, what of the night? Can you see that the oil in some of their lamps is drying up? For many grow weary of waiting. They wait and ponder for that day, and yet it has not come, they say.

But there is a stirring in the east. There are plans held in secret; and they will divide the spoils with each other. The time will come when diplomacy will not work. For the process of peace will not hold back the avenger. Those who are hidden will suddenly come upon the scene. The signs will be all around you for all to see. But very few there are who are as the sons of Issachar. "

Stephen Hanson

"IT IS TIME FOR YET ANOTHER REFORMATION"

3/3/14

24 Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. John 12

11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. Matt. 23

"I reserve the right to exalt whoever I want to exalt. Some have exalted themselves and they will be humbled. I don't look to those who do great feats of spiritual exploits. I honor the man or woman who comes to Me in humility of heart. I don't care what great things you have done. I care about how you have treated the poor. I care about how you have treated the outcast. Your mission field is not within the church, says the Lord. I have asked you to be salt to a lost and dying world. But no, you would rather go to your Wednesday night services. You are as a fortress that is impenetrable.

Your walls are filled with the trappings of years of all the good deeds you have done. Many of you are so smug in your religiosity! Many of you can dispute about many things in my word, but you have followed the letter of the law. Some of you would say that you would give your body to be burned. Others may say that they would give up all their possessions. But you do and you say these things so that you would get a medal from me. I have asked you to be weak so that you may become strong. I have asked you to be as nothing in the world's eyes so that you would be a pearl in my own. The life of a true believer is opposite of what you may see around you. For if you think that you are advancing according to the world's standards then surely you have followed the wrong path. And I would turn your world upside down just to get your attention. Many of you will be surprised on that day, for those that you thought were great in my eyes would be as those who were not even worth mentioning. Truly it is said that he would be great in my kingdom must be the servant of all. And does that mean that you would govern everyone as a king would his subjects? Leadership is not according to the world's standards either. Have you truly died to yourself? Have you given up your man-made agendas?

I tell you that many who are in leadership today are acting as Saul. Very few Davids there are. And that is why most of the entire church system is falling apart. There was a reformation many centuries ago and for some time, the light from that time breathed new life and purpose into many. But now, after all the schisms and fracturing that has gone on, it is time for yet another reformation. But if this would happen then death to self would need to happen every day. For it would not involve the awakenings of new giftings; it would not emphasize new revelations of my Spirit, but it would involve your emptying of yourself. For you see, up is down and down is up. "

Stephen Hanson

"WHO HAS HEARD THE HORN BLOW TO GET READY FOR BATTLE"?

3/2/14

All ye inhabitants of the world, and dwellers on the earth, see ye, when he lifteth up an ensign on the mountains; and when he bloweth a trumpet, hear ye. Isaiah 18:3

Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it? Amos 3:6

"Should it be any surprise to you, my people, that the world's wars and upheavals go on around the world? For the world goes on as it always has. I tell you that this recent event in Russia and Ukraine is another sign of the culmination of events leading up to my soon return. For I have told you that the "Great Bear" would be a leading proponent in these last days. For the orchestration of these events has been long in the planning. For it is a strategy of world powers and events. And in time, you will see the dominoes fall, one by one. The world's stage is set. Soon, those things prophesied by other prophets will come to pass. For with the marching of orders comes a severe time in history. Where do the commanders-in-chiefs get their orders? Who has heard the horn blow to get ready for battle? When there is danger in the street, many would flee. But on that day when I return, many will hide their faces. The battle is not won by might or strength. The race is not won by the swiftest of foot. But the strength of the Lord is given to all who would ask on that day. " Stephen Hanson

WHAT SPIRIT WOULD YOU FOLLOW AFTER IN THESE DAYS?"

2/26/14

7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.9 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. 11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.12 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee. Psalm 139

"I sit above the heavens watching mankind, says the Lord. I watch all the endeavors of man; I watch as he goes about his daily life.

I watch as he deals with others in the market place. I watch as he deals corruptedly with others. There is nothing that I do not see in his dealings with others. Some think that they can hide from me from what they do in this life, but if you were to go down to the deepest ocean I would be there with you. If you were to go into the deepest reaches of space, I would be there as well. And yet even since I see all, and I know the frame of man, I have set him a little lower than the angels. I have given him of my Spirit.

I have sent my Holy Spirit that it would give life to mankind, but some would ignore this and follow after their own lusts. You are after those of old who followed after the teachings of the fallen ones. For the spirits of those who fell still speak from their fallen chambers. They would speak lies and spread seeds. They would speak of great things that you could do when you listen to them. For the father of lies speaks through them. What spirit would you follow after in these days, says the Lord? For I would clearly show you the way that you should go.

In these last days there are forces that are at work in the world around you. They would attempt to bend and guide the hearts and minds of man. They speak to the heads of nations. And the world is set in motion by the deeds of those men. But a single thought inspired by my Holy Spirit can sway the outcome of a war. For where are the true counselors that would speak to the nations in this hour? Who would speak to the masses? Who would have the kings' ear? And what king would listen? "

Stephen Hanson

"YOU WILL BE VERY SURPRISED TO SEE WHO I COUNT AS WORTHY IN MY KINGDOM"

2/22/14

But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; I Cor. 1:27

"How can my people listen to Me when their lives are filled with so many things? Oh, my people, you can hear the music that you listen to. You can hear the sounds of those who play in the games that you watch. You can hear the sound of a child crying. You can see the tear fall upon the face that you love. You can see the effects of nature as one season dissolves into another. You can "see" all these things through the senses that I have given to you. But your senses have become "dull" in hearing my voice.

You listen to the most beautiful music in your churches. You lift up your arms in praise of Me. You have your favorite preachers and teachers of my word. They are applauded by you. And when you leave your church services you ignore those who are on the street corners around you. You pretend that they do not exist. Surely you say, 'One who would enter my kingdom would not look like one of them.' They would learn to take better care of themselves. You are as the Pharisees, says the Lord. You boast of the great things you have learned and done. I ask you, 'Did I just associate with the best-dressed of society?' I called tax collectors and sinners. And each one of you was no better than them. Your clothes are unworthy of you! Do you not know that I can strip you of everything you have and own?

And yet I keep sending my Spirit out among you. But no, you would rather reign like kings and queens.

You will be very surprised to see who the warriors are in this hour. You will be very surprised to see who I count as worthy in my kingdom. I chose those things which to the world may seem as foolish. And yet there is a wisdom that cannot be found anywhere in this world. For I was despised and rejected of men. I was not received of my own. And I was delivered up unto death for you.

I will gather all my own unto Me in these last days, and I will turn all their trials unto gold. The scales of injustice will be turned on the other side. And you will see an open heaven before you every day.

Truly, my children, these are the last days. The sounds of rumblings in the earth are but one of many signs to you. The leaves of the Olive Tree are to become tender soon. "

Stephen Hanson

"WILL YOU LEARN TO NUMBER YOUR DAYS TO HAVE A HEART OF WISDOM?"

2/20/14

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Psalm 90:12

The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with loving-kindness I have drawn you. Jer. 31:3

"My people are coming back to their homeland; they have traveled many miles to come back. And they shall return to the home that was always theirs. For many years of sorrow and toil have rested upon the shoulders of many. They have carried these burdens for many years; but I have always lighted a way for you.

Oh Jacob, I loved you with a love everlasting. I've gathered you into my arms and held you close to my breast. Even when you sacrificed on every hill I loved you and counted you as one of my own.

But now in these last days the tent stakes have stretched far and wide. Others have come into the fold. They welcomed Me as their Savior. They studied about Me, and they sang their songs of praise to Me. But the world has caused them to turn their hearts away from Me. The love of money has turned their hearts. And now the hedge of protection that once stood as a canopy over your land, has been lifted. You think your walls and your towers will protect you. But the danger is not just on the outside but it is within. Have the leaves of the Olive Tree come to fruition yet? Surely, you will witness many things in these days.

Oh land of the free and home of the brave, you have witnessed many wars since the birth of your nation. You witnessed a breach on your land in 2001; you have seen the waves rise and fall upon your land. The world is changing, says the Lord. The seasons come and go. Mothers give birth to the young, and the old die with but a brief memory.

Will you learn to number your days to have a heart of wisdom? For every moment that you live is a treasure. Live it and know that your days are as the grass. But truly, this generation will not pass away until all these things will be accomplished. "

Stephen Hanson

"THE TIME IS WANING FOR MY BRIDE TO PUT UPON HER CLOTHES"

2/11/14

But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; I Cor. 1:27

3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Isaiah 53:3

"My people, what would you say about the time that you have left upon this earth? I tell you that it is way past the eleventh hour. For it is yet almost midnight. The time is waning. The time is waning for my bride to put on her clothes. For I want her to be ready, says the Lord. I want her to be dressed and to be made ready.

So put on your strength as of old. Follow after Me and do what I ask of you in this hour. Have I asked you to run away from all the problems in this earth? Have I asked you to live apart from all the people? Few there are that live apart from the world. Few there are that live within the cloistered walls of a monastery. You are in the world but not of it.

Be among those who are hurting and lost. Be among those who are out of hope. For in that day at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, you will be surprised to see who will be sitting down next to you. For few of you that I called were of noble birth. Few there are who were kings and queens. But no, I chose the destitute and wayward. I chose them to be my representatives So, when you sit down at dinner remember those who are lost. Remember those who are wayward. And in doing so, you will then reap a bountiful harvest. You will reap a bountiful harvest of compassion. For your hearts need to be turned to those in need. For I was despised and rejected; I was a man of sorrow and grief. And yet the world turned away from Me. Will you turn away from Me by turning away from those who are in need? Surely, as you have done it unto the least one of these, then you have done it unto Me.

For then, you will put on the clothes of my bride. Then you will be dressed and ready for the banquet. For a procession is ready. It awaits the call from Me. The land will open up on that day. The people will return to their homeland. The siege will have started. People will turn to and fro for answers. And the rider on the white horse will ride triumphantly across the land. That great red dragon will finally be put to rest. The blind will see; the deaf will hear. You will enter through the gates of my beloved kingdom. And on that day the Son will shine upon all to see. But until that day, live as ones who live beyond the realms of this world. Live as ones who have the wisdom to see beyond the horizon. "

Stephen Hanson

"WILL YOUR HOMES AND YOUR LIVES BE SECURE AGAINST THE STORMS?"

2/6/14

And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. Matt. 7:25

"Is there nothing I cannot do? For I can calm a raging tempest; for the seas are at my command, says the Lord. There is nothing that happens upon this earth without Me being aware of it. And yet many go through their lives without even seeing my hand in it.

Do you not know that I control the thunder and the rain? By my hand nations rise and fall again. The seas rise at my command and fall upon dry land.

Were you there at the beginning of the world? Were you there when I poured forth my Spirit unto man? The seasons come and go, says the Lord, and they mark throughout the annals of time. But I tell you that now in these last few years, extreme weather has come to the forefront. That is why there has been drought in many states. That is why snowfall amounts and temperatures have reached an all time high.

Nature is at my command. Even the birds and the animals know that there is a difference going on. This earth has been spinning around repetitively for many millennium, but the axis has tilted more. I AM trying to get man's attention, but many will not heed the call.

These are the days of discoveries. These are the days of innovations. But even with all these discoveries, very few know how to talk with Me. You have explored the far reaches of space, and you have developed great vaccines and medicines. But can you fill the human heart with hope and faith beyond what is seen?

The entire earth is being shaken by my hand. For I will shake all that can be shaken. The winds will blow and they will blow across the land in great fury. For when it blows you must be ready. Will your homes and your lives be secure against the storm?

Stephen Hanson

"YOU WILL LOOK BACK UPON THE FORGOTTEN SONGS OF YESTERDAY"

2/1/14

16 That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes. Isaiah 65
"For in the coming ages, my people will sing songs of glory to Me. They will dwell within my glory. For behold, the old will be done away with. You will look back upon the forgotten songs of yesterday. And the melody of those songs will have drifted away like the ocean.

For the pages of the book of my everlasting kingdom will have been turned, page after page. You will look back upon the distant memory of the earth, and you will remember the sounds and songs. But behold, now you look around you, and now you hear the sound of all creation. It pipes out a melody. The rocks and the trees exhibit my glory, says the Lord. There has been dancing. There has been children playing. They played in your streets. They had the freedom to do so, but what will you do when that freedom is taken away from them?

You sang the songs that you knew. You knew them and you played them, oh so well! But now the voices cry out to you for a new song. They look back to days gone by. They look back to a time when you thought comfort was all around you. But was there truly comfort all around you? Did you truly dwell in a world that was safe?

Behold, two songs are emerging in this day. One may appear to be beautiful and full of comfort, and yet, it is not. The other one is a song that has been filled with trials and pain, and yet there are promises that are being fulfilled.

You choose this day, which song you would be called to be among. "

Stephen Hanson

"WITH THE SPRING TIME COMES A NEW MAN"

1/122/14
18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Cor. 3

"The enemy is pulling out all of his arsenal in this hour. He is sending out waves of confusion and obscurity. For at this time the fiery darts can be felt by many. But if you hold up your shields of faith you can quench them.

This is a season of a deep a work that I AM doing in many. When a surgeon works on a person it is a necessary ordeal. In the same way, I AM the Great Physician. I see things that are hidden deep . But when I complete the things that I have been doing now, then you will gain an added strength to the journey ahead.

For the Winter months bring a dormancy to nature. They await the Spring time to come and renew them again. And so it is with you also my people; you await the time of your rebirth yet in Me. While you have been born again by my Spirit, it is cycle, and it is done in stages, that you would come to the finalization of the new man 'in you.'

For while you've been on the road of this new life in you, you haven't come unto mature manhood yet. So while there may seem to not be much seen in many of you, a deep work is being done by my Spirit. For after each work that I do by my Spirit, a new man is emerging.

Then when you pull back the bow you will hit the target, says the Lord. For your eyes will have been better trained to see. Some are running to and fro in this hour, but you must remain steady and strong, for the enemy would try and get you off track.

Oh how I await the time that you would put the enemy to flight. Oh, how I wait that you would be free of his lies. But yea, I see a new man emerging. I see him shedding the old man day by day. I see the old man sitting by the roadside forgotten. Allow Me to strip away those things in you day by day. Then you will run with freedom down the road that awaits you. Then you will have been tempered as fine gold. So don't give up hope during this time and season. With the Springtime comes a new man."

Stephen Hanson

"YOU HAVE TRUSTED IN YOUR OWN HANDS AND ABILITIES"

1/18/14

21 Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Put your burnt offerings unto your sacrifices, and eat flesh. 22 For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: 23 but this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you. 24 But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear, but walked in the counsels and in the imagination of their evil heart, and went backward, and not forward. 25 Since the day that your fathers came forth out of the land of Egypt unto this day I have even sent unto you all my servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending them: 26 yet they hearkened not unto me, nor inclined their ear, but hardened their neck: they did worse than their fathers. 27 Therefore thou shalt speak all these words unto them; but they will not hearken to thee: thou shalt also call unto them; but they will not answer thee. 28 But thou shalt say unto them, This is a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the Lord their God, nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth. Jer. 7

(I have received several other messages like this in the past over the last several years. My job is to warn and that we would be prepared in whatever way the Lord would have you to do so. I don't know the time frame, but I do know that it will come. This message while it speaks of a seemingly gloomy outlook for our land, one must also know that the Lord himself again says these things in love, to prepare and also to let us know that those who listen to His voice and hearken after it, will be kept safely from the storm that is coming.)

"It is a sad thing which has befallen the people of this earth. Very few there are, who hearken after my voice. For you have trusted in your own hands and your own abilities.

You build your houses and you think that you dwell in them safely. For I in times past, have built a hedge around you so that you would live in safety. But that hedge has been lifted, for you would rather trust in the arm of man. You sing your songs of worship to Me, but you think that the terror around you would never come to your tent. For I AM the God of Abraham, and Jacob and Issac. I change not. I rescued many of my own from the snares of the Fowler; I caused kings to rise up and fall. But many are disobedient children. The winds have blown and the seas have risen. I have sent many of my prophets to warn you of these things, but you would rather go and think that time will go on as it always has.

How many pulpits speak the truth of what is to come? How many just speak a message of love without preparation?

Your homes will be ravaged on that day. Your land will have fallen siege to the enemy on that day. All across the land there will be turmoil and confusion. Many will flee from the cities. They will find their homes amidst the rocks and the trees. And after the tumult of those days, an agreement will be made with the one who holds power in your land. For a treaty will be signed to give a portion of your land over to foreigners.

But those who have heeded to my voice; those who have heard of these preparations; will dwell in safety and will be kept from harm.

The siege that comes will not utterly destroy the land. But the land itself and its territory, will be changed forever. And in that day many will come to know Me, and hope will be re instilled. For the days are hastening to these events. The breezes and the air speaks of these things to come. But very few know of the truth of these things."

Stephen Hanson

"WHAT GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS WOULD MAN DO IN THIS HOUR?"

1/17/14

12Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days;and caused the dayspring to know his place;13 that it might take hold of the ends of the earth,that the wicked might be shaken out of it?14 It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment.15 And from the wicked their light is withholden,and the high arm shall be broken.16 Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea?or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?17 Have the gates of death been opened unto thee?or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?18 Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all. Job 38

"You shall see wars and the rumors of wars, but still, I have not come yet. for I come at a time that man knows not.

The procession of man's accomplishments has marched on for many centuries. If one were to count them they would fill an entire library. But are man's accomplishments so important that they would fill the library of heaven?

For they show what he has done but I stand at the portals of time and see that all of man's deeds are like the grass. They will wither and die. And yet you can read about the deeds that many had done as they stood in the lion's den. You can read about those who were in the fiery furnace. For their deeds were wrought through my hand.

What great accomplishments would man do in this hour? What great improvements would be done for mankind? Would world hunger be alleviated? Tell Me, can you stop the spread of diseases throughout the land? Can you prevent poverty from occurring? Surely, you have the means and the intelligence to do this.

Surely, you can prevent the winds from rising and falling. Surely, you can help an innocent child from dieing in the arms of its mother?

Oh man, you are powerless with many things that are around you. And you will know and see this when your land has been plundered. Then your accomplishments will mean nothing. "

Stephen Hanson

"THE STROKE OF THE PENDULUM HAS BEEN SET"

1/12/14

9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed. Isaiah 6

"There is a place hidden that many can run to and hide. There is a place where you can run to from the storm. There is a place where you can run to that is not in this world. It is under the shelter of my wings.

You my people have entered into a time when you need to hear Me more and more clearly. Unstop your ears and hear Me, says the Lord. There is the sound of drumming heard upon the horizon. It is the sound of feet marching upon your land. For your shores will be breached. I took my people Israel and they were taken into captivity and they were given freedom after so many years. You have entered into a time when these things will soon happen.

You oh land of America have gone into the far reaches of the globe. You have reached out your hand to help others, but you cannot help yourselves. For you are unaware of the disease that has infiltrated your land.

You have valued your place in the world's economy and stage, but the tide is turning. Your harbors will not always protect you. For the torch that once held freedom high, will fall. Your arsenals will not hold the tide back. In your pride and arrogance you thought that you were the best nation upon the earth. But the stroke of the pendulum has been set. The canopy which was once spread over your nation has been lifted. Woe to those who just speak of happy times ahead. Woe to those prophets who have buried their heads in the sand. But in spite of the severity of these things, I have a people who have not heeded the voices of tickling ears. I have a people who have known about these things ahead of time. And they have been preparing, not just with stock piles of food and water, but their hearts have been preparing for these days ahead.

And they prepare; and they pray, and they have their ears trained to hear my voice. "

Stephen Hanson

"WHAT WOULD I SAY TO THE MASSES?"

1/5/14

21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. Isaiah 30:21

"What would I say to the masses, says the Lord? What would my message be? Would it tell you of all the promises that are in store for you this year? Would it pronounce judgment upon a nation and world that has gone far from Me? Would it speak of the restoration of many things in your life?

The landscape is full of many voices in this hour. They are like the many instruments in an orchestra. Each has a tune to play and yet some are 'off key.'

Go to the fields and the rocks and the plains, and listen to the wind. Watch as the birds rise and fall. For I whisper my word upon the wind. For many of you would have ears to hear, but the noises of the city have kept you from hearing Me. Many of you have become dull of hearing because of this.

Why are so many of you dull of hearing from Me? For a child knows the voice of it's parent. They are familiar with the sound of it. I change not; throughout all time I have been speaking to men and women. I was with David and I advised him before he went into battle. I spoke with my servant Noah and I warned him of the flood to come. I spoke with Elijah as he ran to the cave. Even he thought I would speak to him through the earthquake, but instead it was in a still small voice.

I tell you that I AM fine-tuning many of you so that you would hear from Me even better. For even some of you who claim to hear from Me well, still have some 'tuning' to be able to hear from Me better. For in the times that are ahead you will need to hear from Me even more. For even though there are promises that I would extend unto you this year, the darkness that comes upon the land will spread its canopy; and with this canopy that comes, you will need to hear Me even more. And do not surprised at the events that unfold around you, for this earth is indeed, going through birth pangs. And with the birth pangs, the forces of good and evil battle at the forefront.

Who would know and know could see all of the forces that are at work? Even those who claim to have heard from Me for many years, do not know the full extent of the events that will play out very soon. Will you be surprised when your churches empty? Will you wonder and think that I have betrayed you then? Will you consider that you were meant to go through these things? Or will you yell at Me on that day and think that I have left you fatherless?

Will you band together on that day? Or will you be left alone without the aid of your brother and sister? I tell you again, what would I say to the masses? For down lonely roads, through cold Winters and droughts, I will see you through all of them. And I will speak to you as I have never spoken before. And I will say, 'This is the way, walk ye in it.'"

Stephen Hanson

"LEARN TO DISCERN"

1/2/14

11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

"My word will go out unto the ends of the earth. My word that is being transcribed by my true prophets in this hour, is being sent out unto the ends of the earth. And my word will not fall to the ground; for the seed that is dropped will grow and it will replenish its hearers.

For there are words that are hollow and there are words that give life. A true word spoken from Me will add sinew and tendons to its hearers. For it would cause the young saplings to spread out and grow. For there are many trees in the forest, and each of them has their own unique shape and design. So it is with those of my children. For some of you have weathered many hard and difficult seasons. But my word that goes out from my throne will enter into your frame and it will breathe new life into it.

But just as my word from my throne gives new life, there are 'hollow words' as well. These are those words that don't come from Me. They are said in your own imaginations and opinions. While the words may sound right at first, there is no inspiration or 'life' in them.

There are many voices spoken in this hour. Oh that my children would grow in their ability to discern! For you have your senses to know when a meal tastes bad. You know when a song is out of tune. So, grow in your ability to know these other things as well.

Not all that glitters is gold. For there is false gold and there is true gold. For then, when you can discern these things in your spirit then you will be growing unto mature manhood. Then those words that come to you from every side will not cause you to be tossed to and fro like the waves on the ocean. "

Stephen Hanson

"WHAT WILL THE NEW YEAR BRING?"

12/30/13

And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do ; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment. I Chron. 12

"It is a new year coming; it is a new year coming. And with the new year what new life would you bring into it? What are the new things that you expect to happen? For life goes on as usual with many. But the earth is ever-changing and the birth pangs are increasing.

Many do not see the changes that are happening around them. Many do not realize that the chaos that is happening around them is a sign of the times that you are living in. For while there have always been seasons upon the earth, you are entering into a season that will demonstrate many things in the heavens and upon the earth around you.

My Spirit has been whispering to many of you to get ready for these things. To some, I would come boldly to you about these things, and yet to others, your ears have become dull of hearing. For some of you have your favorite prophets that you would rather listen to. There have always been those in your midst. For even in the time of old that men who would claim to speak for Me would utter things that were not from my Spirit but that they would please men. For you would be better off reading a fairy tale from one of your favorite authors then.

You live in a time of great upheaval. For it is not just a time of great upheaval as seen in the earth around you, but it is also seen in many of the doctrinal issues that come upon around you. For some have interpreted wrongly in my word. These are those who preach another gospel. For some have said that I have already come back. These are those who strive to set-up the kingdom upon earth. They shun the idea of this earth being done away with by fire and flame. These are those who would reign upon the earth as kings now. For they have set-up their videos and books, and they have their apostolic centers. They have their own agendas but it is not mine, says the Lord. They have built upon my word with their own gospel. "

Stephen Hanson

"BY MY HAND"

12/26/23

I> - If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

"I AM in control of everything that happens in this world, but I have given man a free will to decide what road he would take in this life. And because I have given man a free will then many will not find Me in this life.

But as the new year emerges and the wind blows across this nation, I will shake everything that can be shaken. You will see more and more evidence of birth pangs across the land. For a harsh Winter is in store for those in the land. You saw evidence of floods this past Summer but you will see greater ones this coming year. The land will change; and in time it will crack open. I AM also shaking my church.

I AM bringing low those who have exalted themselves. Many that have been blessed with an abundance of riches and fame will suddenly see that their riches have dwindled. But to those who have humbled themselves and sought my face, I will not only supply their needs, but I will cause them to have an abundance.

For by Me nations rise and fall. By Me princes rule and others are cast down. By my hand I can exalt a nation and by my hand I can bring another one to her knees.

You have been called the land of the free and the home of the brave, but I tell you that I don't see that anymore. For you have had riches beyond others, and you once stood for what was true and honest, but now you have exchanged that for your own means.

You have had more freedom than any other nation but you have squandered that freedom. Your statue that stands in the harbor will topple on that day. For you said, 'To bring your huddled masses,' but you would rather exalt yourselves above them. Some of you say that you care about the poor and the outcast, but it is only to give yourselves a badge for doing so.

Many of you prophesy but you only prophesy out of what man would want to hear. I tell you that if you would still humble yourselves and pray that I would still heal some of your land. But many of you say these things but you don't do them."

Stephen Hanson

"A TIME OF REFLECTION AND PREPARATION"

12/18/13

And in the day that he goeth into the sanctuary, unto the inner court, to minister in the sanctuary, he shall offer his sin offering, saith the Lord GOD. "Be ye enraptured unto Me, come unto Me, would say the Lord. Ezekiel 44:27

In this season, I want many of you to come unto Me in a special way. Let it be a time of reflection, would say the Lord. Let it be a time of giving and not receiving. For those who give unto Me , spend their time with Me. They come into the sanctuary of my presence.
Come into the inner court, would say the Lord. For too long, many of you have just come into the outer court. You beheld my presence from afar. Come past the candlesticks. Come past the walls that have separated you from Me, says the Lord. Behold, there are many others who have beheld me from afar. They have just touched my robe. But come and sit at the table with Me. For the table is prepared for you and Me and our time together. Come behind the curtain that has separated us. Come through the open door. For before you, my courts are always open to you.

For as this is a season of reflection, it is also a time of preparation for what is ahead. You may ask, 'What may we be preparing for?' I say, to have your temples prepared within. For when I say to come into my sanctuary I don't mean a place. For it has always been this way with some. You build great houses of worship for Me, but I reside in that secret sanctuary within you. You want to build something great for Me; then build that abode within you. Then you will come into the most beautiful sanctuary of all. For my courts are to be filled with the sounds of praise, would say the Lord.

Behold, the many altars that some of you have set up for Me, have a pretense and a reverence for worship, but the real altar is set upon your hearts.

The time will come when your houses of worship will be destroyed. Where will you meet Me then, would say the Lord? When the land is scourged and taken over, surely this is because we didn't build Him a beautiful place to worship in. And then on that day I will say that I never knew you. For if you knew Me you would have known about these things. "

Stephen Hanson

"YOU ARE JOINT HEIRS WITH ME"

12/16/13

(I believe that many of us don't fully realize how God sees us when we are accepted into Him, forgiven, and given new life. We oftentimes, can perceive that our sins, our weaknesses, can cause us to believe that we are less than what we are. I'm not talking here about viewing ourselves too highly, but that we would know how God sees us, and views us as His children, but also as heirs with Him in His kingdom. )

And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. Romans 8:17

"And in the beginning was the word, and the word was with God and the word 'Was God.' For my Son springs forth from my Spirit. We are one, and we have always been one from the beginning.If you worship the Son, then you worship Me. For how can you separate One who has always been 'in you?'

There was no beginning, for we have always been. And I called my Son to be a ransom for many; that in the coming ages you would then reign with us. For I have called you to be kings and princes in my kingdom. But few know this for they do not see through my eyes. For they would continually put Me back up on the cross.

For if you are children then you are heirs, and then heirs in my kingdom. For you are entitled to all the things in my kingdom. But you must first accept the work that I have done for you. When I have forgiven you, then accept that forgiveness. For I then no longer see that sin; it is you that sees it.

And I have said that if you have faith as a mustard seed that you would say to this mountain, 'Be removed into the sea.' But because you doubt and because you waver, it does not happen. You don't realize the power that you have 'In Me', says the Lord. For as I have come into this world and died for you, I came that your old life would be done away with, but I also came that you would reign with Me in the heavens.

For I have set you upon this earth that you would glorify my Son. That means that you would do even greater things than what He did. For you see, you have my Spirit that abides within you. That creative force that I spoke the world into existence dwells within you. That force can literally move mountains in your life. That force can cause the blind to see. It can cause the lame to walk. For in these coming days you will see miracles wrought that you would never have thought possible before. For my Spirit is giving you more and more revelations of Me.
I pray that your eyes will be enlightened to the hope of glory that is in you. "

Stephen Hanson

"A WORD TO THE WISE”

12/12/13
17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. James 3:17

Proverbs 4:5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

"Be of good cheer. I have overcome the world. I have overcome the world, says the Lord. In this world you will have tribulation. You will have tribulation because when I walked upon this earth I faced tribulation.

Gone are the days when life would always seem easy to some. But even when life seems difficult, I come in like the wind to rescue you.

It is in this world of ups and downs that I meet you in those ups and downs, says the Lord. For there will always be ups and there will always be downs. I haven't said that I would always take the obstacle away from you, but I would see you through that obstacle.

For in these days with all the troubles that surround many, I will come and meet your needs more than what you may think or even consider.

For many seek after gold and many seek after pleasure, but to find wisdom then you have found it all. For you need not dig in the ground for it; it comes to those who reverence Me. The wisdom that comes from above is not just having good judgment or discretion, but it is having a heart that knows Me.

When the cold winds blow upon this earth and you face trouble after trouble, who will you run to in your time of need? Who will you have counsel with? I will make you as a shining star. My Spirit will rest upon you. And even though the arrows that fly by day and the enemy tries to throw a road block in your way, it will be banished away.

For in this hour it is time for the men of renown to take stage. For the wisdom that I give to them will refute many. The wisdom of Solomon will be like a dim light to them. For the light that comes from above will give you revelation of deep insight and wisdom.

And in that day and hour that lies ahead, I will pour out my counsel to some. They will be shown the road that lies ahead for many. They will say through my Spirit, 'This is the way, walk ye in it.'

For as the days grow darker, my light grows stronger yet. Riches and great power will not help you in the days ahead. But with those who are truly humble and approach the light from my throne, I will give them keys to open every door. "

Stephen Hanson

“WOE TO THOSE SHEPHERDS”

11/26/13
Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks? Ezekiel 34:2Some of my shepherds will fall in this hour. For they have followed after the world; they are being pressured to “make ends meet.” What they don’t understand is that I AM able to meet all their needs. Woe to those who lead my people astray; for their fall will be great. The churches and the buildings must be built upon my Son. He is the chief cornerstone and not a man. Woe to those who elevate a man. Woe to those who put money above Me. For your fall will be great and it will be heard throughout my kingdom. For you have a responsibility to guide my people unto truth; but instead, you have taken them down a slippery slope. There is still time to repent. There is still time to change the direction you’re going. But there are two paths ahead of you; one leads to utter destruction, and the other one leads to my cross.

The sheep will be scattered, and they will find water and green pastures that you have not given to them. And then in your lowliness perhaps you will see. For this is your hour of decision. Thus would say the Spirit of the Lord.

Stephen Hanson

"WILL YOU STILL BE SLEEPING OR WILL YOU BE AWAKE ON THAT DAY?"

14 Therefore He saith: “Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.” Eph. 5 "Many in this hour are sleeping For they are asleep to the things that are going on around them. They slumber and they are not awake. For when I come back how many will still be sleeping? How many will be like the five foolish virgins? For you don't have eyes to see and you don't have ears to hear.

How will you get dressed for battle if you are still asleep? For on that day when the trumpet blasts for battle you will have to jump up. For there will not be a long time for preparation.

Many in this hour are distracted by other signs and wonders. Many look to the heavens for a sign, but I tell you that you must look to Me first. For there are many things that can allure you away from Me. Jews and Greeks have always looked for different signs, and the only sign that will truly be given to them is the sign of Jonah.

But surely there are certain sign posts along the way that will point to my soon returning. When you see the great quake that erupts across your land you will know that this is one of them. For surely, that will be a time of great hardship and decision. But will you still be sleeping or will you be awake on that day?

For your money will lose all of its value; the buildings will sway and the land will be filled with water. Will you be ready then or will you be asleep? "

Stephen Hanson
 

“ARE YOU FOLLOWING RITUALS OR MY SPIRIT?”

11/13/13 evening

But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?Matthew 15:3
“Is there any singleness o f vision that any of you share? Are there any among you to show and exhibit my love unto one another? Do you believe in infant baptism or in waiting until one is much older? Are you concerned about how you look when you go to church? There are so many things that are on many of your minds, and I tell you that you are following after man’s ordinances and not mine.

What many think is important is really and truly tradition. Many of your traditions have kept you from worshiping Me in Spirit and in Truth. Many of your doctrines are your own and not mine. Are you any different from my nation Israel in its infancy? For many of the ancient priests dressed in the finest of robes. They followed the rituals but how many of them truly heard my voice?

You are a people of many rituals and laws. You go to your churches at the same time. You dress in your finest suits. You have signed up for your pot lucks, but have you signed-up for compassion? You think your nearness to Me is dependent upon going to church every Sunday. You do great things for Me you say in all of your meetings. But when I meet you on that day will I say, “Well done good and faithful steward?”

And some who do claim to worship Me in Spirit and in truth roar and howl upon the ground. I tell you that you do worship a Spirit, but it is not mine. I tell you that on that day many will come to Me and say, “Lord did I not prophesy in your name?” “Did I not cast out devils?” “Did I not do wondrous works in your name?” And I will say, “I never knew you.”

Do you know Me, my people? Do you know my heart and vision for you? Or would you abandon them for a greater program?

I would not have that you would get rid of all of your rituals; but I AM a jealous God and I would have you put Me first. Put Me first above all else, says the Lord. And if you surely do this, then you will be amazed at how I work in your lives.

This is the last hour, says the Lord. Are you watching the news or are you listening to my voice? Will you know when I come or will you be taken by surprise? And will you be ready to go where I have called you to go? Will you be ready to leave your home and all of your belongings? If I called you to live in the wilderness for Me would you go? Do not be concerned for those difficult days that are coming. While it is wise to prepare, it is wiser still to depend upon Me and not upon your own arm. For surely, I will deliver you out of earthquakes and floods. I will deliver you out of any kind of invasion. And to those who think that a FEMA camp will hold you, do you think that I would abandon you to that?

Am I a God of fear? You say that you trust Me but many of you just speak of fear. I ask you, ‘Who is the author of fear and confusion?’

So again I ask you, ‘Do you know Me?’

Stephen Hanson

"MY CHURCH IS FIGHTING AGAINST EACH OTHER"

11/11/13
15 But if you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another. Gal. 5

"Many of my people have gotten into arguments and debates about certain topics. While some of these things are profitable for learning, some things come from your own flesh, and then one rises up against another to defend your own viewpoint.

In these last days the enemy will try everything in his power to divide you against each other. For he hates the union of those who come together in my name. For where the spirit of strife is, there is all biting and thrashing against each other. But the wisdom that comes down from above is first of all peaceful and filled with reason and hope.

This is why much of your land is divided, says the Lord. This is why your land has become one of stench and evil. For it starts with the very highest offices in the land and it extends to cities, and lands, and families. I have said that I AM coming back with a sword, and I AM coming back to divide between those who know Me and those who do not.
Where is the wise man and scholar of this hour? Have I not chosen the weak things to shame the wise? Throw down your weapons against each other, says the Lord. Would you my people be as dogs in the back alley fighting for your own territory, or to be in my pastures with food for your spirits to thrive?

Am I coming back to a church who is fighting with each other or one where its brothers and sisters dwell together in peace?"

Stephen Hanson

"BEHOLD I AM DOING A NEW THING"

10/31/13

18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. The Lord say, "Behold, I AM doing a new thing. Isaiah 43
The Lord says, "Behold I AM doing a new thing. I AM doing a new thing, because I AM lifting up my people in this hour. For the many years of going here and doing this, will be paying off for you. For I have surely been working in you and through you in many different ways. And it may appear that the cankerworm has stolen many things from you, but I AM in control of all these aspects.

For you my people, are given new strength in this hour. Throw off the weights that many of you have been carrying. For you are being made into my image trial by trial. Put on your strength as of old. For you will put to flight the enemy, says the Lord.

The world is moving closer and closer to my return. And I AM raising up an ensign unto my people. For you my people, have traveled too many years in the wilderness. I AM bringing into your spiritual promised lands. For all the years of waiting and wondering will pay off, says the Lord. For now a new man; a new woman emerges.

For many of you who have been in the furnace of affliction will now be released. And across the seas, many look unto the nation Israel. Even though she will be encamped around in many years, I will look upon her with favor.

Even though the days are hastening towards my soon return, even though difficult days are ahead, I AM raising up Elijah's and Samuel s in this hour. For they will have my wisdom as of old. They will help lead many unto my truth. For with the approaching darkness, many of my shepherds will lose their faith in Me. And in these last days my holy apostles and prophets will point the way. For it will become more and more obvious that it is a narrow way that you must follow.

The latter rain will far exceed the former rain. And what was done in my Spirit but a few days ago, will pale in significance with what is coming. "

Stephen Hanson

"TWO ARMIES POISED FOR BATTLE"

10/26/13

25 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there. 26 And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. 27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life. Rev. 21
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Eph. 6

"My people, you've entered into a new time and a new dimension in this hour. For the earth is turning and revolving as it always has, but the pages of my prophetic time table are hastening at a faster rate of speed.

For there are two leagues of armies that are marching during this hour. For the great horned beast is leading many astray in his army. His dark caravan marches across the terrain. Many have been taken captive by his devices. For droves and droves of his carry on in this procession of his. There are many who are being held captive by his deceit. With pride he marches on as an evil emissary. For his followers are corrupted in many ways. For these are those who travel under dark skies and the shadow of night. And some of these armies have pitched their tents in some of your hearts and minds. For some of you have been open to the evil arts of the enemy. Throw away your tarot cards and your astrology charts! Rid your homes of these influences.

But just as this dark army is traveling across the land, so an another army endowed in the blood of the Lamb is also seen. They have come out of many trials and tribulations, and they carry with them the sword of truth and the staff of their King. Their arrows quench the flaming darts of the enemy. The Lion of Judah travels before them; and the young and the old all have their place here. Disease is not to be found here nor is there any confusion among the ranks. For they take their orders from the King. These armies are now spiritual armies, but in those last days they will come into that valley and then the evil one who has set himself up as king of this world, will be thrown down. And the carcasses will be many in that valley, for the birds of the air will feast upon the fallen ones. But the Marriage Supper of the Lamb awaits you. So, keep your armor on for now; fight the battles that I AM giving to you now, but look ahead to those things of my kingdom. Look towards the foundations of that city. And then in that day, my gates will be forever open. And then you will reign with Me as kings and priests of my kingdom."

Stephen Hanson

"WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE CHILDREN OF TODAY?"

10/24/13

6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

"What will happen to the children of today? Where will their true home be found, says the Lord? For have you provided walls of protection for them? Do they have a foundation laid for their life? Have you left them without my protection in their lives? For their walls have been broken into, says the LORD.

They have outside influences, and these have become their masters. They have been left to their own devices. But I can rescue them out of the waters. I can rescue them out of the arms of the enemy. His grip has held them for some time now, but he will release them into my hands, says the Lord.

There are dark dungeons that some of them have been in. They are dark dungeons of evil games. What has happened to their innocence? For you oh parents, were instructed how to bring them up. But instead, you spent your time doing other things. You left them by the wayside. You left them at the hands of strangers. And now many of their wounds have been left without my healing hands.

To what generation would I compare you? For you, oh previous generation, you grew up in homes where there may well have been the strong influence of a mother or a father. You came from many different backgrounds and ways. But now, I will become their Father. But who will introduce Me to them? I have told you to bring up a child in my ways, and then when they are old they will not depart from it. But so many were not trained properly. So many were left as orphans.

I tell you oh nation that has seen so many shootings, you are reaping the whirlwind. You have found the wind, and now its destructive force is even ravaging your families. But I can pull your families and your children out of many waters. For in time, even those who were held in dark dungeons, will be taken out of these rooms, and they will behold my face, says the Lord.

For you oh nation that has departed from Me, even though you have stood against Me, even though you have spurned my love, I will not leave your children as forsaken.

Thus would say the Spirit of the Lord."

Stephen Hanson

"THE UNRAVELING OF THE SCROLLS"

Oct. 21, 2013

And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness. Ezekiel 3:3

"I look upon my people in this hour, and I see their hunger for Me. I see them moving towards Me, says the Lord. I see them running towards Me with open arms. They are a sweet smelling sacrifice to Me.

I want you to come into my rest, says the Lord. So many of you are hurrying back and forth. You are running here and you are running there, but when will you just rest, says the Lord?

Why must you carry so many burdens? Lift them up to Me, says the Lord. Come into my sanctuary right now, says the Lord. For the angels are playing the melody of the ages. Come up hither, says the Lord. Come into my throne room. Sit down beside Me, and listen to Me. For this room is far beyond the bounds of the world.

(The Lord himself was sitting upon a golden throne. He was clothed with majesty, and everything was as of gold. He held a scepter in His hand and motioned for me to sit beside him. The Lord unraveled a long, very long scroll, which was all of gold as well. I looked at it and noticed how long it was. Then it was if a fountain came forth from it, and some were washing their hands in it. The water then from the scroll became flakes of gold, and particles of this gold filled the air. )

The scroll is the message that I AM giving to many in this hour. For as it unravels, each of you will take a section of it. For my words directly from my throne, are inscribed upon it. Take and eat this scroll, says the Lord. Each of you has a different message to take with you. Some of the messages will taste as of pure honey. Some of you will take the message of judgment. And this is a bitter cup to drink, says the Lord. So now go, each of you; take the scroll that I give to each of you.

Go on your individual assignments. Take it with you. Take that scroll that I have inscribed upon human hearts. Go where I've called each of you to go. Go where I've called you to go. For each of those messages encompasses part of my overall design. Those scrolls are filled with the majesty and gold of my kingdom. The scroll will be unraveled more and more.

This is the last hour. This is the last hour. For my messages will come with more and more anointing. Those scrolls will go out into all the earth. And then after you've spoken my words, says the Lord, my purposes will be fulfilled in you. "

Stephen Hanson

"WHO HAS TRULY SAT AT MY FEET AND LISTENED"?

10/18/13

14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; Eph. 4

"You oh America, have made it over one hurdle just recently. But how many more hurdles must you jump over before you are redeemed from your sin? For you stand on but a precipice, a cliff, before you utterly fall into ruin.

Your bickering during this last process showed how your extreme folly has brought you to the edge of ruin. So many of my people follow the voices of what they hear and read about on the news. Very few of you have sat at the Father's feet; instead you would rather follow after every wind of doctrine. You would rather follow after every speculation than the truth.

You listen to your favorite political ones. You listen to your favorite radio programs, but who has truly sat at my feet and listened?

Oh generation.....what would I compare you to? You are like children playing on a playground. You slip and fall, you push and shove, and you cry and whimper when you don't get your way.

I tell you that you better get ready for the days ahead. Will you be ready when those in the city flee? For I have a place in the wilderness set aside for you....But how will you know when it is time to flee if you do not know my voice? Surely, those pundents on the radio and TV will tell you. No, you can't follow man's opinions. I tell that the wisest man upon earth cannot tell you. So, sit at my feet and learn of Me, says the Lord. "

Stephen Hanson

"A WORD TO MY APOSTLES"

Oct, 12, 2013

12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. 1 Cor. 3:12-13

(This is a very strong word, and while it speaks to apostles in general, it is not for all of them. Some are indeed are true servants, but some are not. My hope is that it will minister truth where it is needed, and will smash the pride and control that some have exhibited.)

"It is time that I was tearing down the walls of tradition. For the walls of tradition must come down. Many have set-up their own kingdoms in the church. Some have spires reaching to the sky. The government will be upon my shoulders, but for now, I see many apostles who have chosen to lead their own kingdoms in such a way that they control them with their own selfish pride.

If you are an apostle then fulfill your mission and function as a servant would. Some territories are controlled by your own selfish means. You would parade your control like a proud peacock! I will bring you down, says the Lord! Wash your robes in my repentance and I will cleanse you. But however, if you choose not to do this, then I will bring you very low and I will smash your kingdoms!

My kingdom has no place for pride! If you are to be great in my kingdom then you are to be the servant of all. The foundation has rottenness in it. The very stones have holes in them. The timbers have become rotten and they are weak. I AM the King over my church and not you!

Come to Me, says the Lord, and I will renew the vision within you. Come to Me in meekness of heart and I will give you a new one, says the Lord."

Stephen Hanson

"OUT OF THE ASHES A NEW PEOPLE WILL EMERGE"

1 Samuel 4:21 And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The glory is departed from Israel: because the ark of God was taken, and because of her father in law and her husband.

"This nation isn't going to rebound and come unto her gory. For her glory has been taken away from her. For you oh America are no longer to be called the land of the free and the home of the brave. For you oh America are falling, and you will never return to the state that you were once in. This nation will experience more and more turmoil. I will bring the nation to its knees.

For with the division that is so rapidly increasing, sides will be drawn very much like they were done during the Civil War. The plight of those without employment will be most difficult. For there will be begging and there will be looting for providing for one's family. But I the Lord see the plight of these innocent ones. I will provide for them supernaturally.

And in spite of the chaos----in spite of the overwhelming collapse of everything, my sons and daughters will rescue many out of darkness. You will find new and different ways to come together and worship Me. For even out of the ashes, a new breed of people will emerge...For there will be Samuels, there will be Isaiahs, and you will behold the wheel within a wheel."

Stephen Hanson
 

"THE ROAD AHEAD WILL BE A BUMPY ONE"

10/3/13

12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. 13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; 1 Cor. 1

"The economy is on the edge of collapse. The economy will go through some severe changes ahead. For I tell you that the very walls of congress will fall. For there is a faction working that is going to separate many. The country and the land will be split in so many ways.

The church is going to take sides on different issues. Beware of the voices of dissent that you listen to. Beware of who you listen to in the news media. Oh America, you are on the verge of losing much in this hour. Just because someone calls themselves a conservative doesn't mean that they are following my ways.

The very land will be split right down the middle of your nation. For you are divided in so many ways. You who pretend to be my followers, you don't even know my voice. You quote other men who supposedly know the truth, but do you know what I have said?

Your bickering will bring about your ruin. You shout things from your pulpits but have you listened to Me? You are divided against yourselves. You say that the man in the white house is evil but I tell you that many of you have fallen prey to dull ears. You have your favorite news casters, but you would rather listen to them than to Me.

You better get ready for the road ahead because it's going to be a rough ride. Many of your theories will be wrong. "

Stephen Hanson

"I WILL BE IN THE FIERY FURNACE WITH YOU"
Oct. 11, 2013

24 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, Oh king. 25 He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God. Daniel 3

"I AM the great I AM and I fill every believer with my Spirit. My Spirit is moving across the waters at this time. I see the many people who are hurting in this hour. I hear their cries of anguish. I tell you that even as things get more and more difficult, I will be in the fiery furnace with you. For they did not burn up when they were in the fiery furnace before. For the fiery furnace of lack, the fiery furnace of affliction, and the fiery furnace of sorrow, will not burn you up.

None of the embers from the fire will touch you my children. For with a wind I can keep them from touching your tent. For my provision comes from above and it is not confined to this world. For I will provide bread for the eater. For as everything around you seems to be "shutting down," I will never "shut down."

It is a season of depending upon Me, says the Lord. For even though some of you have lost your jobs, even though some of you are working for less pay, I then see that shortage, I then see that lack, and I draw from my storehouse that is in heaven.

For I will not allow the wicked to prosper forever. I will catch him in his schemes. I tell you that you have entered into a time of great testing. But again I tell you, were not those in the fiery furnace tested? Consider all those who have come before you,and you will find that there are countless examples. I rescued them from many waters. They went to a country where they didn't know where they were going, and in time they came to the land that I had promised them.

It is a narrow way that I will lead you. but if you have ears to hear and eyes to see, you will know the way that is before you."

Stephen Hanson

"You Do Not Need Anyone to Teach You"

Sept. 29, 2013

(Below is a prophetic word that I just received that bears witness to a teaching that I gave back in 2000. Both go hand-in-hand with the title message above. May it prove to be a valuable lesson for all of us.)

"My anointing will bring you into all truth. For without the anointing, you are just following the words of a book. For I AM alive and my Spirit dwells within you. The Spirit that raised my Son from the grave dwells within you. I have set up teachers and others within the body of Christ, but the anointing within you will bring you into all truth.

For I AM He that teaches you all things. I will bring to remembrance those things I've spoken of in my word, and I will also tell you things that are to come.

For I AM the Tree and all the members are but branches. Do the branches tell the Tree the truth, or does the Tree know the truth because it springs forth from Him?

It is true that I have set up ministries within the body of Christ, and they are given so that the body would go onto maturity. But don't go to the branches, go to the Tree for your support. Does the full measure of the Godhead reside within you? So don't follow after an apostle, prophet or any other leader.

Don't follow after a man, but follow after Me, says the Lord. Through the years man has always wanted some to follow after him. But man will always leave you short. He will always fall. Look to the horizon, says the Lord. Look into the distance, and you will see my Son. For He holds up the banner for all to follow after Him. He is the Commander-in-Chief. "

Stephen Hanson

Oct. 26, 00

1JN 2:[27] "As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit--just as it has taught you, remain in him." 1JN 2:20 "But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth." JN 14:25 "All this I have spoken while still with you. [26] But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. [27] Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

We are told in Ephesians 4:11 that various ministries are given to build up the body of Christ and "prepare God’s people for works of service,"and without these ministries then, we cannot come unto maturity.However, each of us has an inner witness, an anointing, that will teach us ALL things. This inner witness, the Holy Spirit, resides inside each believer, and is "true." The very anointing which Christ has is inside you and me. When He went away He left a counselor, an "anointing," that would remind us of ALL that He spoke and taught. We need but listen to that anointing and we will have all that we need. He is the "way, the truth, and the life," and we have access to that truth and life. We need to realize that we can all approach the throne of God with "confidence," in our hour of need, and at ALL TIMES come before Him. We need not go to a priest, or another, to petition our requests. We all have access. He can teach us all, and we can all come to know that TRUTH. <b
HEB 8:10 "This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. HEB 8:11 No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, `Know the Lord,' because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest."

Now to sure, we must "remain in Him," in order for Him to teach us. We will wither and die if we are no longer part of the vine, and we can do NOTHING apart from Him. He is our Father, and we need not fear, but trust that when we earnestly seek Him, that He will be there and will reside INSIDE US. Those who have gone before us, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow." I Pet. 1:10-11

Although they did not know "completely" what the Spirit was perhaps revealing to them at the time, they knew that they were serving us, and they "intently" looked into these things. But it is Christ in you, "the hope of Glory." This is the mystery hidden for ages, and yet it is so simple and yet so profound. Truthfully, we are incomplete without each other’s part and without being in relationship. But again, we "all have access to Him," and that anointing will bring us into ALL things, even in showing us "things to come," and in reminding us of what "has been spoken" by Him in the Spirit and in the word.

Dear people trust that inner witness of the Holy Spirit that is inside of you. Trust the teacher inside of you. He will bring you unto ALL truth. He will remind you of what He has spoken and:

JN 16:12 "I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. [13] But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. [14] He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you. [15] All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will take from what is mine and make it known to you."

Stephen Hanson
 

"I AM BRINGING A BATTERING RAM INTO MY CHURCH"

Sept 24/13

11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. 1 Cor. 3

"Do you not know and can you not see how the world is racing towards judgment? The world goes about its business as usual. The world gets up and does the things that it usually does. But many do not know how to read the signs that are all around them. The majority of the church has been lulled to sleep by a gospel of complacency.

Still others follow their own leading. Many try to pin-point the time of my return but they have failed to even listen to my voice. There are builders and there are planters in my kingdom. There are many who claim to have all the gifts of my Spirit but many of them have fallen into strange and unusual teachings.

There are seminars that teach you how to go to the next level, but you cannot prescribe these things unless I have taught you them myself.

The church has become a business. For when you have been shown how to be successful with this or that, you are just following the world's standards. For I do not measure success as the world does. I don't follow a pattern of how the world does things.

I AM bringing a battering ram into my church. For it will shut down the doors of tradition. It will blow a mighty wind into my tabernacle. For it will do away with the one-man-show.

For the foundation has become cracked and needs repair. For many of you have built upon it with costly gems and stones. Your buildings have become a spectacle rather than a place of worship.

And those who are apostles in my kingdom, would that you would build my kingdom. But instead, many of you are building your own kingdoms with spires up to the skies. I have said that the greatest among you must be the servant of all. But you lord your position over many.

I tell you that a great change is coming, says the Lord, and it is not the kind of change you might expect. But I am elevating some that you would expect not, and I am also bringing others to a lower position. "

Stephen Hanson

"WHEN YOU BEHOLD MY LIGHT, YOU WILL GO FROM VICTORY TO VICTORY"

9/22/13

5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. John 1

15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Romans 8

37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8


"Tell my people that a storm is gathering; a storm is gathering in a far off land. For the enemy is at work and he is mobilizing his troops. For he has an entire army at his command. He has an army that is hidden from the eyes of this world. For he works with his creatures and those whom he has held in captivity. This storm, this gathering of his forces, preys upon your doubts and fears. For when the world is entangled in battles, then he takes advantage of your fears. Be careful my people, for he can cause you to doubt. He can cause you to fear.

But he has never been able to understand the light. He recoils when he sees the light. My people, gaze into the light that I give to you. For when you gaze into the light, the darkness recedes. For you see, the battle is already won. I defeated him once and for all. But he can make you feel like the battle is not over with. For when you behold my light, you will go from victory to victory.

The real battle ground is your mind. For that is where the forces of light and darkness battle continuously. For whenever doubt and fear creep in, then your faith loses its anchor. It's like a distraction. But through persistence of getting your eyes upon Me, and beholding the light that comes forth from Me, then the darkness is sent back to its cave.

If you keep all of your armor on, then none of these doubts or fears will come near your tent.

Behold, the Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom shall I be afraid? Even if my enemies encompass all around me, I know that my Lord is my shield and buckler. Who is the man who is strong in battle? He whose face is set resolute as stone who looks into the face of his creator. These fiery darts will not harm you. Nothing will come near your tent as your eyes are upon Me.

Yea, even though there is great darkness ahead. Even though kingdoms will fall, even though the economy may topple, my children, if you look to Me, I will be your light and salvation.

The final chapters of my book are beginning to be unraveled. Take the baton and run the race that is set before you. Don't look back but see the steps that I've outlined for each of you. "

Stephen Hanson

"THE EARTH GROANS FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE SONS"

9/15/13
"For the anxious longing of the creature waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subject to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth until now. And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons..." (Romans 8:19-23)

"I Am the God of the universe and I come into the lives of those who would come to Me. The flooding waters and the signs of catastrophes, are signs of what is to come. For the earth groans for the adoption of the sons. The earth awaits my sons of glory. For there are upheavals everywhere. There are signs of discontent. And people would follow another one other than Me.

The waters have lifted up, they have lifted up. I tell you, how will the land be purged? For I tell you that it must be cleansed from sin and unrighteousness. For the entire land is sick from the head to the toe.

The earth as you know it, is going through a series of birth pangs. For the earth groaneth for the labors she is experiencing.

In time I will purge the entire land. At that time you will have gone from the cities. At that time you will find shelter, and I will pour out my spirit upon you. You will know and you will receive things from my own hand. Woe to those who speak of easy days ahead. Woe to those who say that they will be raptured out of these things. But my Spirit is moving and breathing upon my sons in this hour.

For you will be as great lights in the darkness on that day. For many will be as lost souls in a lost land. Many will go to and fro looking for water. On that day the economy will have toppled. But I will rescue those who come to Me. Great miracles and signs will be seen and heard on that day. And in the wilderness you will find everything that you need. You will be as my children of old were in the wilderness. For the water will flow and meat will be given. But until that day, strive to work together as one man. Don't let the enemy cause divisions among you. Care for the sick and the hurting. Reach out to the lost. Live as men and women whose eyes are on the kingdom ahead. You will have strength for the days ahead and I will endow you with My Spirit to perform the things that you need to do."

Stephen Hanson

"YOU CHOSE PATRIOTISM OVER ME"

9/11/13

32 And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not. Ezekiel 33

"Do you not know and can you not see, that I had poured out upon you oh land of the free and home of the brave? For you had once been a land born for freedom, but freedom has lost its way. It lost its way when you began to seek after other gods. It lost its way when you butchered many children. It lost its way when you chose violence over peace. For you chose the way of greed. You did not stand up for the fatherless and widow. You ignored the homeless on every street corner.

For I called you to bear fruit in this day and hour, but instead, I see rotteness across the land. You have 'causes' but they are not my causes, says the Lord. You hold your meetings and you plan for tomorrow, but you do not know what tomorrow will bring. Many of you are wayward children without a shepherd.

And yet I have loved you with an everlasting love. I poured out my love upon this nation, and yet you have trampled upon that love. In your pride and arrogance you think that your land is safe; and yet you are not even aware that I lifted the safety net some time ago.

You remember the fallen, but tomorrow you will continue in your life as usual. Have you listened to the prophets or have you buried your heads in the sand? Your TV evangelists and preachers seek after mammon instead of Me. They promise you many things, but it is only for their own kingdoms that they build.

The world hangs in a balance. The winds are beginning to turn. There is a movement at foot. There is a fire ignited, but whose voice will they follow? The governments of the world plot and debate, while the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. To what would I compare this generation? For you would think that I was like one piping out a message on a flute. And yet you cannot hear the drums roll. You cannot see the march. You cannot see the flags unfurled. They bear the flags of freedom, and yet freedom is far from you.

For you are children that have mixed the cups of destiny. You chose to suck the breasts of your forefathers. But you chose patriotism over Me. "

Stephen Hanson

"A REVOLUTION IS AT HAND"

9/11/13

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matt. 6:33

4 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. James 4

"I tell you that a revolution is at hand. These are the days of new things coming forth. For as the wind has swept over this land, as the storms have come, there is a new breed of people coming. They are coming with fury and with force. They will not be moved by the policies of others. They ride across the land. They are bent on their mission. For there is a movement at hand. There is a revolution coming forth.

These are those who have lifted up the hand of freedom and courage. For they follow a cause. For they would rent the land of evil. For you oh land that was born out of freedom, you have had much bloodshed in recent years. You have striven too much in your journeys abroad. You have found your place in many corners of the world. You lost many freedoms on that day in 9/11. But a spark was struck; it touched a nerve in you. For you know what your forefathers fought for.

You have been involved in many wars in the past; you took them up for the cause of freedom around the world. But I ask you, 'Is the world a place of freedom?' You fought for those freedoms and yet many of them have been gone. I hear and I see the cries for freedom in your land. I have seen the land laid open by enemies abroad. I tell you that the eagle should not be your standard. I tell you that my Son is the only one who will bring peace to the land.

For at that time the government will rest upon his shoulders. You cannot have peace in a world when men have so much hatred in their hearts. For ever since the beginning of time there have been wars. And now you have seen many of them and you have heard many rumors of these wars. For on the horizon looms a greater war than ever before. For it is born out of the hatred of mankind. But even though these wars exist, you can still come to the peace of your souls. For you war for that which you cannot have, but if you would first seek my kingdom and my righteousness then all those things would be added unto you.

The world seeks after those things that are in the natural. If then you would war, then war against the spiritual hosts of wickedness. For the world cries out for peace, but peace is far from them."

Stephen Hanson

"I HAVE WATER FROM MY THRONE FOR YOU"

9/7/13 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. John 4

Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43

"Over the next hill, there are vistas, new things to see, says the Lord. For even though there are dark days coming to the world, I will provide 'new things' for my servants. Be at peace, for I will open new doors for you. These new things in my Spirit come at just the right time. For in the coming months and years, I will provide for you by the living waters. Drink from these waters, says the Lord. Drink from them, for in them resides the waters of life for you.

The waters will not overflow you. But the water from my Spirit flows directly from my throne. Just as the trees beside my throne offer the healing for the nations, the waters from my throne spring up into new life for you.

In the coming months there will be terrible things coming, but just as my children were fed in the wilderness, there will be meat and water for you to drink. It will come from my throne. It will sustain you for the days ahead. For in this water there is new life to be found. It is not like the water of this earth. Before my throne stands a sea of glass and there are crystal still waters there.

When the land appears to be desolate in the days ahead, there will be springs of water to be found there. For in those days, many will flee from the cities. I will provide for my own; and I will carry the young in my arms. For even though I AM a God of judgment, I AM also the Great Shepherd of your souls.

Get your houses in order, says the Lord. For my prophetic time table is coming into view."

Stephen Hanson