"THERE IS A STILLNESS"

April 5, 2009

16 Justice will dwell in the desert and righteousness live in the fertile field .17 The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.18 My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest. Isaiah 32:16-18

"There is a sound heard throughout the land on this day. It is the sound of those who have come to my temple today to pray. I would have that all would know me. I would have that all would lay down their weapons of warfare on this day. I would have that all the bloodshed would cease. I would have that all would come to me daily. I would have that none would be begging for bread in the land. I will tend to my sheep across the land. On this day come to my still waters. On this day come before me and offer your gift at my altar. On this day relinquish all your fears to me. My children, why do you run so rapidly to and fro upon the land? Can you not cease from your labors for just a moment? For you are held within my arms. My wings encircle you. Is there anything that is too hard for me? Let the stillness come. For when it is still, there is still the orchestra of your heart. I play a melody on those strings. I play for all in heaven to hear. For my orchestra is my people, and the heart-strings of each person is heard by me.

But lo, on the horizon, tomorrow awaits with all of its problems. But today, come before me with gladness. For have I not spread out a table before you? And on this table are all the promises of my spirit given. So, think not about tomorrow. For sufficient onto the day is the evil thereof. Find time for stillness apart from the world, in me. "

Stephen Hanson

April 4, 2009

10For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tonguefrom evil and his lips from deceitful speech. 11He must turn from eviland do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. 12For the eyes of theLord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer,but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." 1 Peter3:10-12

"The months are leading down to a final conflict. The scenery willchange. For indeed peace is now something that is sought in theworld; but man does not seek peace. His primary instinct is to rule.You find this in the kingdoms of this world. For they battle for landand resources. They search out for more weaponry.

All have been plagued by the economic upheaval that has come. For ithas toppled businesses, individuals, and nations alike. But in spiteof this, man still wars with his neighbor. He wants what he does nothave. He desires more and more of the world's goods.

So, a time will come very soon, when the stage will be set for thefigure who sets himself up like me. He will promise peace. He willpromise much with the flattery of his tongue. But woe to those whofall under his spell. Watch for him, for suddenly he will come uponthe scene. But my people, I will give you great discernment of heartto what is in him.

Stephen Hanson

"A CRITICAL TIME IN HISTORY"

March 26, 2009

8 the defenses of Judah are stripped away. And you looked in that dayto the weapons in the Palace of the Forest; 9 you saw that the City ofDavid had many breaches in its defenses; you stored up water in theLower Pool.10 You counted the buildings in Jerusalem and tore downhouses to strengthen the wall. Isaiah 22:8-10

"This is a critical time in history. This is the time that you areentering into that the prophets of long ago searched to find outabout. For have I not said repeatedly that you are in the last days?I tell you that not only are you in the last days, you are in the lasthalf of the last day. For I have warned and told you about economiccollapse. You have seen it happen right before your eyes. But thisis only a part of all the things that are going to occur. For the warthat you have presently been in, will change its focus; and there aretwo figures that stand for other nations; one is of a red flag thathas yellow stars on it. The other flag has three colors that are inthe shape of three rectangles, and they are colored red, blue andwhite. There are two leaders that will join forces. For they will planthings in secret. They plan to come to the west. They come not inpeace, but in conquest and war. For diplomacy will be given, but theyhave other things in mind.

How long have you stood with the strength of your forefathers, ohAmerica the great? Are you poised and ready? I tell you, tostrengthen your borders. For the breach will come from an unlikelyplace. I say, to keep your eyes on the north. This is a critical timein history. Stand your guard upon the walls. Warn the inhabitantswithin. But remember this: My people who are my own, will be held insafety. They will be given a place of shelter from the storm. Theywill be protected in these days ahead. "

Stephen Hanson

"BEHOLD, IT IS A NEW SEASON"

March 21, 2009

21 He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. Hegives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Daniel 2

"I say now that a new season is coming, what are the things that youare clothed with? For surely, with the Spring the trees begin to beclothed with new things. Things begin to bud and bloom. The air takeson the expectation of these things. So if this is true in nature thenwould it not be true with you?

The sounds are heard everywhere. The birds sing their songs in eagerexpectation. They revel in the thoughts of a new time period. Againthough, I ask, what would you be clothed with? Come and shed theclothes of Winter. Let go of the things that have held you back in thepast. Look forward in eager expectation of the things that I have foryou. For behold, it is a new day. There are still my many promises.There are still things in your life that I want to fulfill.Everything is new in the morning.

For in this season, in this time of expectation, plan to step forwardin me. Plan to set your hearts on things above, and not on thingsbelow. Behold, it is a new season."

Stephen Hanson

""THERE IS ALWAYS A RIVER BESIDE THE BATTLEFIELD"

March 17 evening, 2009

There the LORD will be our Mighty One. It will be like a place ofbroad rivers and streams. No galley with oars will ride them, nomighty ship will sail them. Isaiah 33:21

"I tell you that my peace will "roll-over" onto my saints. For theworld can not give you the kind of peace that I can give to you. Butmy highest form of peace comes to those who have made it throughsevere trials and tribulations. For when you have made it throughthese things, then my arm comes down and fills your mind and yourspirit with my peace. Picture if you will, my warriors who in themidst of their battle, have laid their swords and their helmets down.Picture if you will, the King standing in their midst. For I havefound you worthy, says the Lord. I can turn your battle scars intobeautiful things for me. For these battle scars are just for themoment; but they have an everlasting virtue to me. For soon thebattle will rage on. The minstrels have song their songs for thebattle cry. The Captain of the Hosts says to retain your peace. Isay to keep your helmet on. For in the helmet is the hope of yoursalvation. There is always a river beside the battle field. Knowthat when it rages at its strongest that my streams of rivers arethere with you at their strongest. So, do not fear the battles thatcome, but dip your cups in that life-giving stream that I give. "
Stephen Hanson

""TAKE UP YOUR CROSS"

March 14, 2009

23Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he mustdeny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 24For whoeverwants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for mewill save it. Luke 9:22-24

"My walk to Calvary was something I did because the Father wanted meto lay my life down for my own. I did this willingly and notbegrudgingly. But I tell you that many have been asked to do certainthings for me. I have asked some of you to do certain things, but manyof you have given up on this. From being someone who teaches my wordto an apostle of the faith, I have called you and set you apart. Butyou have stopped now. Did I stop at Calvary? Did I give up? If I hadgiven up you would not now have an advocate with the Father. Your sinswould not now be forgiven. I have asked you all to take up your crossdaily and to follow after me. Your cross identifies you with me.

My cross caused me to lay my life down and to die for you. You arenot asked to do anything as severe as this. Be willing to take up yourcross. Be willing to endure not matter what the cost may be. If youtake part in my sufferings, then surely you will take part in myresurrection. "

Stephen Hanson

"IN THIS HOUR"

March 7, 2009

Psalm 50:10 "For every beast of the forest is mine,and the cattle upon a thousand hills."

"There are no short roads in this life. One must take the time totruly seek me above the clamor of this age. For in this hour there aretruly difficult things that have arisen. For the financial woes thatmany have faced are the result of a corrupt system. But my system, mykingdom, is the one that owns the cattle on a thousand hills. I willtake care of my saints in their hour of need. I will pour outblessings that they do not know of. It will astound them when theyare given of my resources. For truly, my people will take care oftheir own. They will reach out to the downtrodden. They will provideshelter to the needy. I will come with healing in my wings. When allseems dark, that is when I can cause my greatest miracles to happen.

So, do not despair in this hour; For the hour is dark, but my lightand resources are that much brighter."

Stephen Hanson

"BE CONTENT"

March 1, 2009

6But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 1 Timothy 6:6

"So it is a new day again. What are the things that are in store for you? What kind of opportunities will come in front of you today? Will youremain in your cave, or will you come out to meet the day with a joyfuland thankful heart? Where once you were jumping with joy at thethought of spending time with me; now you find other things to do withyour time. Have you left your first love? Are you accustomed to meand bored with your time spent with me? Yours is a life that is easilybored. This is a people who look for things to fill up the hours of theday. Does every moment of every day need to be filled with excitingthings? What has happened to thoughtful contemplation of me? This isa society and a people who need to be fulfilled with minute-by-minutegratification. This is an instant society where you need the resultsimmediately. I tell you that my ways are not your ways. They are notmeasured by your yardstick; and my purposes are not your purposes. Becontent in what you have. Godliness with contentment is great gain. Yes, you can strive for me in me, but let it not be a striving as theworld does. "

Stephen Hanson

"YOU HAVE VENTURED OFF THE ROAD THAT I HAVE FOR YOU"

Feb. 21, 2009

But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside. I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread. Job 23: 10-12

35 Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.Ps. 119

"What type of response do you want to hear from me today? Do you want to hear that everything is going smoothly in your life? Do you want to hear that you are without sin? I tell you that the framework of the human soul is a delicate thing. You always want to hear that you are doing well, even when you are far from me. You want the best of both worlds. Would you rather that I coaxed you and treated you as a baby, or would you want to hear the truth? Do you want my full counsel or just a portion of it? Are you mature or are you just babes? It is true that I don't keep a record of your wrongs, but I see every aspect of your lives. I see when you're willfully disobedient to me. I see when you run for cover and want to be held in my arms. I see when you're strong, and I know when you're weak. So because I am the loving Father, wouldn't you trust me for what I have to say to you? I say that some of you have strayed down a different path. The surroundings looked pleasant enough for you, but you went down this way without my guidance and counsel. If you can feel my hand upon your shoulders, then know that it is gently leading you back. For when you return to where your footsteps should have trod, then you will feel the rightness of this path. For there are many twists and turns of this roadway, for this path that I have for you. The enemy can easily lead you astray. He can beckon for you to go this way or that, but I know the way that is right for you. I can see the goal line, and I can see your final destination in me."

Stephen Hanson

"THE DAY THE SAFETY NET IS REMOVED"

Feb. 14, 2009

9 My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. Isaiah 26:9

"This is a time to ride out the storm. Remember the story about Paul Revere? He went on his horse from city to city and rang the bell to warn the people. So I'm telling many in this time period to warn the people of the impending judgment that will come upon this country. For though it may seem like it is off in the far-distant future, there is a day and a season set apart for these things. For the economic turmoil that has been predominant for all to see, is just one stroke of the pen. There are wars that are coming that many have not foreseen. But I have angels who have stood at the four corners of the globe, and for now, they have been told to hold these things back. For they fight a battle behind the scenes. They stand over every major continent, and they have held the siege back. But what happens when they are asked to remove their hands of protection? For there is a safety net that has been spread out, and this safety net is for your protection. It will be removed if the people will not seek me with their whole heart and come before me. "

Stephen Hanson

"COME INTO MY ARK"

Feb. 7, 2009<br.
12 God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways. 13 So God said to Noah, "I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth. 14 So make yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out. Gen. 6

Psalm 91

1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."3 Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence.

"I have asked many of you to walk as my servant Noah did. For he warned the people of an impending flood The impending catastrophes are different now. I have not asked you to build an ark; but I have asked you to find shelter in me from the storm. For the rains poured for forty days and forty nights, and I saved his family. For the world had grown to such an evil level of violence. Has not the world come to a similar circumstance at this time? There are signs that the world's climax is coming to an end. But you see, at this time in history I AM the ark. For people could find their shelter in me but they have chosen to ride out the storm. My ark is a place of safety. The impending judgments that come all around you will not come to the adobe that you have in me. Come into my ark. Wood and metal will not save you. There are shelters of many kinds and types that man has attempted to build, but they will not save you from the impending judgment that is to come. It is wise to plan for the future, but the planning that man does, is insignificant compared to the wisdom of the ages. Plan to know me and to find your shelter only in me."

Stephen Hanson

"IDOLS"

Feb. 1, 2009

When you cry out for help, let your collection of idols save you! The wind will carry all of them off, a mere breath will blow them away. But the man who makes me his refuge will inherit the land and possess my holy mountain." Isaiah 57:13
"I tell you that I have called you to be separate my people. I have called you to shun evil men. I have asked you to be mine only. I have asked you to seek for me more than silver or gold. I want you to put me first. Idols are not always made of stone or wood. They can come in the form of anything that takes precedence over me. What are you consumed with? What is it that gives you fascination? I am a jealous God. I tell you that even your ministries and your churches can become idols. Lay them all down at my feet. Then when you pursue them, they will have my purposes in them."

Stephen Hanson

"SEVEN YEARS OF PLENTY AND SEVEN YEARS OF FAMINE"

Jan. 24, 2009

53 The seven years of abundance in Egypt came to an end, 54 and the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in all the other lands, but in the whole land of Egypt there was food. 55 When all Egypt began to feel the famine, the people cried to Pharaoh for food. Then Pharaoh told all the Egyptians, "Go to Joseph and do what he tells you." Genesis 41:53-55

"I tell you that many people during this time have begun to lose heart. They have lost heart because of the weight of the many things that have plagued them. They have the weight of a bad economy upon their shoulders. They have the weight of jobs that have been lost. They have the weight of many issues. But I tell you, I will come to your rescue. I will rebuild where you have fallen. Wise is the man or woman who stores up food in Winter.

(I saw in the spirit a man who was carrying a bundle of sticks over his shoulders. There were also bundles of vegetables and other foods.)

For I tell you, now is the time to plan for the future. For you remember in Egypt that there were seven years of plenty and seven years of famine. This is not the time of plenty. You would be wise to store up things. It is true that I will always take care of my own. It is true that I will always take care of my own. "

Stephen Hanson

"COME BACK TO ME"

Jan. 17, 2009

3Then Jesus told them this parable: 4"Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders Luke 15:3-5

9One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and said to me, "Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb." 10And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. Rev. 21: 9-10

"Is there anything that I can not do in your life, says the Lord? Is there any problem that I can not help you with? Come the rain or the sunshine, I am always constant. When the storms come, you can come to me and I will save you. You can find shelter from the storm. I will carry you through those difficult times in your lives. I am the Great Shepherd and I tend the sheep of my flock. If one is hurting or wandering lost in the field, I am on the outlook for them. You need to eat from only my field. Do not go out into other areas. Do not partake of the food of this world; for it will cause you harm. I am the Bread of Life; you need to find sustenance only in me."

(The spirit of the Lord showed me a scene of a young woman who was dressed in a beautiful gown and head piece. She was strolling along, and then he said, "This is how I want to picture my bride, but lately, she has been changing. For you see, she has been wandering. Return back to me, and come to my abode. For your clothes have become soiled from the world.")

Stephen Hanson

"THE SONS OF GLORY"

Jan. 10, 09

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope. Romans 8:18-20

"The time of the great forces of my kingdom are soon to be released upon the earth. For the elements of this earth of rain, fire, smoke, and wind will soon be poured out in fury. This is the time of great changes and upheavals. For the earth itself will be going through upheavals as it waits in eager expectation for the sons of glory to be revealed. For the Son himself has appointed many to shine like the stars in the heavens. He has appointed some to walk as Enoch did; who never tasted death. For you see, it is in this lifetime that he will come back. It is at a time appointed by the Father that the Son will come back to judge the inhabitants of this earth. But he has appointed some to be raised up in these last days who will also sit with him in appointed places in his kingdom. So there have been various trials and events that are preparing you for this. For it is the end of the ages. You are on the brink of those days that have been outlined in Matthew 24. So, stay the course, and wait for my glory to be poured out upon you."

Stephen Hanson

"YOU ARE THE JOSHUA GENERATION"M

Jan. 3, 2009

1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' aide: 2 "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them葉o the Israelites. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Joshua 1:1-3

"This is a year of many struggles, and it is a year for the beginning of the end. For the culmination of the ages is upon the horizon. For you have heard of wars and rumors of wars. You have seen the rise of violence in your streets. You have seen the war and inner struggle of the masses of people who have been hurt by the devastation of this economy. You have seen hope renewed in the form of a new President. There are so many things to fix. There are so many issues that the people of this world face, but a man or a country can not take on the struggles of the inner man. For the battle of the ages has begun in your hearts and minds. For it begins in the spiritual and then it takes form in the natural. For this is where war arises. This is where the enemy has taken up residence in some.

But even though there are all these struggles that you face, I am bringing forth a Joshua generation. The Joshua generation will rise to the occasion. They will come with the weapons of warfare. They will be led by the minstrels and the musicians. They will break into the heavenlies with their music; and the assembly will go forth into battle. "

Stephen Hanson

"A BALANCE BETWEEN THE FRUITS AND THE GIFTS"

Jan.28, 2009

5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 2 Peter 1:4-6
"Whathave you begun with? You began your life in me with your faith andtrust in me. But what have you added to your faith? What have you begunto build with? What materials are you using now? You began withfaith, and you must always begin with this. But by this time yourfaith should have brought you into other avenues of me. You shouldhave added many fruits of the spirit. You should have added knowledge.There should be a light in your eyes to see into the discernment ofthings. You should have learned how to leave things at my feet. Thereshould be a gentleness about you. You should have learned by now tonot insist upon your own way. You should have developed a love for thebrethren no matter who they are. Are you so caught up in your ownvisions and thoughts that you think that you are the only one? Is theentire Christian life just about giftedness and going onto greaterthings of the spirit? I tell you that it is high time to grow up. IfI were to examine your fruit what would I find? Would I findrotteness, or would I find wine being poured out unto others? Truly, Iwant to pour out more of my gifts, but I want the fruits of my spiritto be made manifest in the midst of this. Strive to be more like me.Then you will find a balance."

Stephen Hanson

"SEVEN YEARS OF PLENTY AND SEVEN YEARS OF FAMINE"

Jan. 24, 2009

53 The seven years of abundance in Egypt came to an end, 54 and the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in all the other lands, but in the whole land of Egypt there was food. 55 When all Egypt began to feel the famine, the people cried to Pharaoh for food. Then Pharaoh told all the Egyptians, "Go to Joseph and do what he tells you." Genesis 41:53-55

"I tell you that many people during this time have begun to lose heart. They have lost heart because of the weight of the many things that have plagued them. They have the weight of a bad economy upon their shoulders. They have the weight of jobs that have been lost. They have the weight of many issues. But I tell you, I will come to your rescue. I will rebuild where you have fallen. Wise is the man or woman who stores up food in Winter.

(I saw in the spirit a man who was carrying a bundle of sticks over his shoulders. There were also bundles of vegetables and other foods.)

For I tell you, now is the time to plan for the future. For you remember in Egypt that there were seven years of plenty and seven years of famine. This is not the time of plenty. You would be wise to store up things. It is true that I will always take care of my own. It is true that I will always take care of my own. "

Stephen Hanson

"COME BACK TO ME"

Jan. 17, 2009

3Then Jesus told them this parable: 4"Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders Luke 15:3-5

9One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and said to me, "Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb." 10And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. Rev. 21: 9-10

"Is there anything that I can not do in your life, says the Lord? Is there any problem that I can not help you with? Come the rain or the sunshine, I am always constant. When the storms come, you can come to me and I will save you. You can find shelter from the storm. I will carry you through those difficult times in your lives. I am the Great Shepherd and I tend the sheep of my flock. If one is hurting or wandering lost in the field, I am on the outlook for them. You need to eat from only my field. Do not go out into other areas. Do not partake of the food of this world; for it will cause you harm. I am the Bread of Life; you need to find sustenance only in me."

(The spirit of the Lord showed me a scene of a young woman who was dressed in a beautiful gown and head piece. She was strolling along, and then he said, "This is how I want to picture my bride, but lately, she has been changing. For you see, she has been wandering. Return back to me, and come to my abode. For your clothes have become soiled from the world.")

Stephen Hanson

"THE SONS OF GLORY"

Jan. 10, 09

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope. Romans 8:18-20

"The time of the great forces of my kingdom are soon to be released upon the earth. For the elements of this earth of rain, fire, smoke, and wind will soon be poured out in fury. This is the time of great changes and upheavals. For the earth itself will be going through upheavals as it waits in eager expectation for the sons of glory to be revealed. For the Son himself has appointed many to shine like the stars in the heavens. He has appointed some to walk as Enoch did; who never tasted death. For you see, it is in this lifetime that he will come back. It is at a time appointed by the Father that the Son will come back to judge the inhabitants of this earth. But he has appointed some to be raised up in these last days who will also sit with him in appointed places in his kingdom. So there have been various trials and events that are preparing you for this. For it is the end of the ages. You are on the brink of those days that have been outlined in Matthew 24. So, stay the course, and wait for my glory to be poured out upon you."

Stephen Hanson

"YOU ARE THE JOSHUA GENERATION"M

Jan. 3, 2009

1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' aide: 2 "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them葉o the Israelites. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Joshua 1:1-3

"This is a year of many struggles, and it is a year for the beginning of the end. For the culmination of the ages is upon the horizon. For you have heard of wars and rumors of wars. You have seen the rise of violence in your streets. You have seen the war and inner struggle of the masses of people who have been hurt by the devastation of this economy. You have seen hope renewed in the form of a new President. There are so many things to fix. There are so many issues that the people of this world face, but a man or a country can not take on the struggles of the inner man. For the battle of the ages has begun in your hearts and minds. For it begins in the spiritual and then it takes form in the natural. For this is where war arises. This is where the enemy has taken up residence in some.

But even though there are all these struggles that you face, I am bringing forth a Joshua generation. The Joshua generation will rise to the occasion. They will come with the weapons of warfare. They will be led by the minstrels and the musicians. They will break into the heavenlies with their music; and the assembly will go forth into battle. "

Stephen Hanson

"NEW DIMENSIONS OF MY SPIRIT"

Dec. 28, 2008

17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love,18may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, Ephesians 3:17-18

17Then Elisha prayed and said, O LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see " And the LORD opened the servant's eyes and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:17

"This coming year. This time that is coming, is a new dimension in me. For behold, the old is being done away with. Behold, the new is coming. For with the new that is coming, there will be new dimensions of my spirit. For you my servants, will see into the spirit. You will see new dimensions in me. No longer will you just have an idea about something, but now you will behold the height and the depth. You will grasp the breadth of the thing. For the very things that you have wondered about will be given more clarity. For many of you have had dreams and things that I have shown you in the past, but they were not clear. But now even as a diamond has many facets, now you will see the entire image. For I will add new dimensions to your ability to see these things. Even as artists of the Middle Ages only saw things in two dimensions, they were given a great tool in the Renaissance. This tool was the tool called perspective; and with this tool they were able to create artwork that was three-dimensional in quality. For it was given depth. Now you will begin to see those things in depth. "

Stephen Hanson

"I CAN REMOVE THE MOUNTAINS IN YOUR LIFE"

Dec. 20, 2008

21Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done. 22If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Matthew 21:21-22

"Today is a day that I will begin to remove mountains in your midst. I have said that if you had enough faith that this would happen. If you would say, 'I say to you mountain that you are cast into the sea,' then you will see that your faith can do great things. I have said that even if your faith is as small as a mustard seed that these things would be accomplished. So what is it that are the mountains in your life? What are the things that are huge to you? I can remove debt. I can remove disease. I can remove oppression. Give these things to me, and even though they are great in your life, I will make them pale in appearance to my great mercy for you. The mountains and the hills and the valleys will all roll away into the sea. For this earth and everything in it is transitory. Set your face and your gaze upon Mount Zion. For there you will see my throne. There you won't see these mountains. "

Stephen Hanson

"TIME WILL TAKE ON A NEW DIMENSION"

Dec. 13, 2008

1As God's fellow workers we urge you not to receive God's grace in vain. 2For he says, "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you."[a] I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

(The spirit of the Lord showed me a clock and on a section of this clock some of the hours on it were being obliterated and were on fire. One could not go backwards to see what the time had been, only what the time was now and what it would be.)

"I tell you that you are entering a time when making a decision for me will be running out of time soon. For now is the acceptable time of salvation. You are also entering a time when the hands on the clock will be moving at a greater speed. The events of this time will move quicker. It is a new dimension of time. For the events of these last days will unfold right before your eyes. It will be as a great panorama or slide show in history. The old that have lived through many events of the past will shake their heads and will say that nothing like this has happened before. For you see, it is my prophetic time table that is coming forth before you. As various chess pieces are moved into position, you will see a strategy begin to emerge. For certain leaders and dictators are part of this scheme. Who will make their move next? But keep track of the time, for the sequence of these events and the time that it takes is important. "

Stephen Hanson

"THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT AND THE EVENTS THAT ARE SOON TO TAKE PLACE"

Dec. 7, 2008

12For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.Hebrews 4:12

"All of the things that have been said by my prophets and my word concerning the days that you are living in are coming forth. It's not a matter of waiting and waiting for these things to happen. The ball has been rolling. The day has come forth. All of the events that I have outlined in my word are transpiring before you. The new year will bring many of these events into focus. But you see, it is a double-aged sword. For with the impending events that are about to unfold; with the world-wide crisis being on stage, my servants and my people, will be given an increase in their gifting, and their ability to see through these times. For on one side of the sword it reflects the the world-wide stage of events. Surely, these events will come forth in more intensity. This side of the sword is the dark side. This side of the sword is in shadow, but the other side of the sword is sun-lit. For with each increase in the intensity of these events, my people will be strengthened more and more. I have talked about the sword of the spirit. I have said that it would divide between soul and spirit. I have said that it would cut between joint and marrow. But I have also wanted you to see the reflection that is seen in this sword that I am holding up. "

Stephen Hanson

"WHY HAVE YOU LEFT YOUR POST UPON THE WALL?"

Dec. 4, evening

6 My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning,more than watchmen wait for the morning. Psalm 130:6

6 I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they will neverbe silent day or night. You who call on the LORD, give yourselves norest. Isaiah 62:6

(The spirit of the Lord showed me a scene of someone who was pushing awheelbarrow filled full of debris of some kind. The wheelbarrow waspushed and then the material in it was dumped off into an area of somekind. This process continued as each wheelbarrow was filled anddumped. Then this scene/vision faded and went into the next one.

I now was shown a vision of a stone wall that I was looking at. I waslooking at it from above and noticed that there was a place on the topedge of this structure for people to stand upon. The wall though, wasconstructed in such a way that it was not just a straight way orstructure. As it went away from me, it met another section of a wallthat was fused into it. So the wall itself was formed like a "T"structure, only larger and more expansive.)

"Where have the watchmen gone to? I look out across the land and itseems that many have left their posts. Many have gone into doingother labors. Why have you left your jobs unattended to? Do yousuppose that someone else will fill your post? Truly, you have leftyour responsibility. I have asked you to watch for me. Now the wallcan be breached. Now someone can enter from down below. You see Ihave set guards and watchmen all throughout the land. Each person hasbeen given an assignment at a certain post. Each post is important,and without you standing upon the wall where I've assigned you to,then the people have been left unawares. So, either return to yourpost, or I will find someone else to replace you. A good soldiernever shirks his duty."

Stephen Hanson

"THE DAYS THAT ARE AHEAD"

Nov. 27, 2008

3Let no one deceive or beguile you in any way, for that day will not come except the apostasy comes first [unless the predicted great falling away of those who have professed to be Christians has come], and the man of lawlessness (sin) is revealed, who is the son of doom (of perdition), 2 Thessalonians 2:3 (Amplified Bible)

12It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. 1 Peter 1:12

There are many questions that people have concerning the time frame in which we are living. One of those questions that remains on the top concerns the intensification of judgment being poured out upon this nation and the world. I tell you that you have seen the economy topple and be in a state of upheaval, but these are just the beginning strokes. For man's greed has surely brought these things about. But in time the entire state of government will fall prey to these things. For the pillars will sway. The very steps of the White House will crumble. But these things will not occur until a brief time of peace and security. For with the changing of the guard and a new administration the old policies of exorbitant spending, waste, and red tape will be alleviated. The economy will begin to swing the pendulum back the other way. Other wars will come to the forefront. The present skirmish in Iraq will go to the back burner, but there are other forces at work around the globe. Beware of the alliance between China and Russia. For if a league is formed, and in secret they meet, then surely, this will usher in the end of things. For this alliance will bring an invasion upon the coasts of the people of the United States. And then at the height of all of these things the man doomed for perdition will make himself known. For he will make himself known as a man of peace, but peace will not be in his heart. World dominion and control is what he wants.

But you my people, are not to be taken unawares of these things. For you have my spirit. For you will be able to discern this person's qualities. In the mean time, I am equipping more and more of you to stand. I am strengthening you more and more on the inner man. I am giving you a discernment that is sharper than any two-edged sword. I am causing you to triumph over the enemy. Yes, you are facing more and more severe trials, but these trials are preparing you. For without them you would be weak and feeble. For when the storms come and they will; then you will be rooted as old oak trees. Learn to lay your lives down for those in need. Use your gifts to help each other, and not for selfish purposes. Then I will bathe you with my spirit. Then you will run like horses that have come out of the stable.

Wash yourself in my spirit. Do not let unforgiveness stay in your hearts. Reach out to those who do not know me. Be united with your brothers and sisters, even if you do not agree with them totally. Let your speech always be seasoned with salt. Be fervent in prayer. The days are hastening forward to those hours that I have indicated in my word. Have your lamps trimmed and ready for that day. "

Stephen Hanson

"IF I HAVE NOT BEEN RESURRECTED THEN YOUR FAITH IS IN VAIN"

Nov. 22, 2008

12Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say someamong you that there is no resurrection of the dead?13But if there beno resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:14And if Christbe not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.1 Corinthians 15:12-14
(This message began with a scene of Christ carrying his cross amidststones and debris. He looked beaten-down and weary. He walked amidstthe rubble of huge stones. Then the vision faded.)"I tell you that now that are some men in the church who are trying toput me back up on the cross. They don't realize through their actionsand their statements that they preach a Christ that has not beenresurrected. I tell you that if I have not been resurrected then yourfaith is in vain. For if I am not resurrected what is the purpose foryour faith in me? For this is the basis for your faith. There areteachings going around that are contrary to my word. But without mebeing resurrected then I have not triumphed over sin. But I tell youthat I have resurrected from the grave. I have gone to the Father onyour behalf. And because I have gone, now you are given my new life.Now this life will cause you to be resurrected as well. Now you willrise above your problems. Now your old life is dead. "

Stephen Hanson

"THE PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN AVAILETH MUCH"

Nov. 20, 2008

The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. 17Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. James 5

"This is the time and the season for my prayer warriors. For you must move out in front of the line of the battle.

(The spirit of the Lord showed me a small raft-like boat that was open the ocean. However, there were countless flames and arrows with flames, that were being shot at the vessel. The water was ablaze with the flames that were being shot towards it. Then the ship (raft) began to rise upon the waves. It rose and was only traveling across the very tips of the waves of the ocean. The flames and arrows were gone, and the the small ship was safely traveling across the ocean waves. )

For this how it works among my people. When my prayer warriors muster their prayers the flaming darts of the enemy are quenched. Pray for those who are in your midst. The prayer of a righteous man availeth much. You remember the story of how Elijah caused it to rain because of his prayer. "

Stephen Hanson

PROPHECY ABOUT OBAMA AND THE FUTURE ANTI CHRIST

Nov. 6, 2008

And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5:5

25 He will speak against the Most High and oppress his saints and try to change the set times and the laws. The saints will be handed over to him for a time, times and half a time. Daniel 7:25

(There has been so much talk about this recent election and much of it has painted a very dire and disturbing portrayal of Obama. Many of us, partly because of the media, have painted him as a socialist and a hitler-type person who would deceive many and lead the people into unrighteousness and more sin. I have listened to much of this, but I didn't want to look at it through my own eyes but instead, I chose to see this situation through the eyes of the Lord. Earlier this year, I was shown a picture of Obama and was told that he would be the next president but I chose to keep this to myself. Now that he has been elected, there are still many of us that consider him to be the anti- christ, or a host of other things. That being said then, let us listen to what the Father would say about him. Perhaps still many will not consider this as true, because of our own opinions and thoughts, but I pray that we would take this to prayer and also to pray for this man. )

"I tell you that I have picked this man, and I picked him for reasons that you don't know. Your country is heading in another direction. The tide is turning for a new era for the United States of America. This man is not the anti-christ figure. He has the judgment to not be swayed by those things that could easily deceive others. I know that many have thought that he is like an anti-christ figure, but I tell you that there are some God-like attributes in him. He will help unite this country in ways that no other man could.

The Anti-Christ

The tide is turning though, for that rider that comes upon the horse who is faithful and true will destroy the work of the evil one. But before this time the man who is doomed for perdition will do everything in his power to set himself up like God. I tell you that this man,the anti-christ figure will do everything in his power to set himself up like me. For I tell you that the events are coming forth soon of the culmination of the ages. The man who sets himself up upon the throne comes out of a Middle Eastern area. Many have presumed to know who he was. Many at the time had thought that he was Hitler. Some had thought of Sadaam. Each age and era has had its own presupposition, but all were just prototypes of the real thing. For while it is true that he will deceive many, it is even more true that he will perform blasphemous acts. So when you think that it is this man or that, know that these images pale in appearance to that one who is coming soon.

About Obama and the Bush Administration

I tell you that the man so many of you have thought of as evil has a wisdom upon his tongue. Many had thought that this present administration would bring this country back to me. But now there are more factions and splinters because of the way that things have been run.

There is still hope

While there are still many things that are wrong with this country there is still hope. Hope is not just a word and something that would be used as a slogan for a campaign. For even though there are tragedies. Even though there are tragedies with various issues and the bloodshed of innocent life, I will find a way for this country and this nation to find hope in the midst of the storm. For white will join with black. The cultural diversity of the various colors of this nation will come into the quilt that the artist has designed for her.

But know that a time is coming, and it is not far off on the horizon; and during that time you will need to make a choice. You will have to decide between standing up for me no matter what the outcome would be. The outcome may mean great persecution. It may mean even the loss of your life. These are not issues that you would face right now. But in the not too distant future, you will have to make a decision. But for now the tide is turning. A man has been elected that many of you would not have chosen; but he is important for your country at this time. "
Stephen Hanson

"DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY ARE COMING"

Nov. 1, 2008

9 See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you." Isaiah 42:8-10

"Unexpected things are coming down in the next few months. There will be unexpected opportunities for my people. There will be doors that will be opened---doors of change and doors of new things. Gone will be the doors of wondering. Gone will be the long waiting. Gone will be the wait in the desert. For I tell you, the very things that you have desired will suddenly come into focus.

For my church, you have been preparing and preparing. You have been battling and battling. The long surge and the long battle will pay off. The trumpet in Zion will blow and the sound of it will usher you into this new thing.

I'm not saying that the trials are over. I'm not saying that there will not be difficulties. But I am saying that the things that you have hoped for and the things that have given your hearts promise will begin to come into focus. For it is a new time. It is a new season, and I want you to inherit the things that I've given to you. "

Stephen Hanson

"I WILL CARRY THE LAMBS IN THIS HOUR"

Oct. 25, 2008

11He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his armsand carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that haveyoung. Isaiah 40

"I tell you that I am carrying the lambs in this hour. I am protecting them and guarding them from the enemy."

(The Lord showed last evening a picture of the King.He was walking and had a crown on his head. In his arms he was carryinga lamb. He kept showing me this scene as if to impress it upon mymemory. His back was towards me and I kept seeing him as the King, butalso as a shepherd. For he carries those who need his protection, whileat the same time he is the King of Kings and the Lord ofLords.)

"I do indeed, carry the young. They are protected bymy side. They are nested in my arms. No harm will come to them if theyallow me to carry them. Let me protect you from the enemy and to keepyou away from danger. I will feed you beside the streams of livingwaters."

Stephen Hanson

"WHISPERINGS HAVE COME INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST"

Oct. 18, 2008

10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10

3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Eph. 4:3

"I tell you that it is time for my people to come together---no bickering or bite-backing among its members. For the many disputes and disagreements that many of you have are without reason. There are petty arguments. What do you share in common with each other? For I tell you that the enemy has grand designs for pulling my people apart. He would love to divide and conquer."

(The Lord showed me a scene of a dark figure who was cloaked and was riding on a black horse. He was bent over and was riding across a landscape. He was riding swiftly trying to find something. Then I saw great hordes of soldiers marching across the land. The dark rider would ride to and fro in front of the army so as to separate them from the rest of the group. When some of the soldiers came into view I noticed that their gaze was diverted and they lost their focus because of the rider's disruption of them. At the last I noticed that he held a small lamb nestled next to his chest.)

"This, I tell you, is how he works: He finds a section of my people and separates them from the rest. For then he can spread lies among them. But I tell you that you are not to listen to his whisperings. For he is the father of lies. He comes to those who are young in the faith first. Stand your ground in the many things that you hear in this time frame. For whisperings have come into the body of Christ."

Stephen Hanson

"YOU ARE STRENGTHENED AFTER EACH TRIAL"

Oct. 11, 2008

5who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7Thesehave come so that your faith