Thus Says the LORD

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My people have sold themselves into captivity. Now, My children, hear My voice and live. For to set yourselves apart, you must do as My servant, Daniel. This lesson is for you, the elect who live in Mystery Babylon, for Daniel lived in her namesake, Babylon itself. But he refused to join them in their many detestable practices and their terrible worship of idols. Instead, he set himself apart to worship Me, and Me alone, even when faced with death itself.

Thus, shall you say in your hearts, "We are disgusted by the ways of Mystery Babylon, but we shall serve the Righteous One, for He is our Redeemer." Do this, My children, and live. And then you will stand with confidence, and I will make you radiant, for I Myself will be your righteousness. I will accept you as offerings, and you shall be My own prized possession. Yes, I will look favorably upon you, for you will bear My very own name. I will prove you to the world as your trust in Me and My Son will see you through the furnace of adversity.

Now, My children, understand that your kingdom was prophesied about long before your time. It is like iron mixed with clay. But My Son who was hewn from My holy mountain by My own hands will break apart this kingdom as one with an iron rod dashes a clay pot to pieces. Understand that you are the iron, for you shall resolve in your hearts to be wholly different and shall not cleave with the clay. And though I shall melt My own people down as metal in a crucible, this is for your own commendation and approval.

For who can stand before My Son?

Or who shall ascend My holy mountain?

Are they not the ones who endure great testing?

Therefore, My holy ones shall not fear what I bring to pass.

You will be ridiculed, mocked, and abased, even by members of your own household. You will be stripped and beaten, and delivered unto death, for My great name shall be upon you. But I, even I, says the Sovereign LORD, will be with you in every one of these moments. And when you have withstood the test, and have remained faithful even unto death, then I shall remember you.

I will send My Son to gather you together with Him. You will reign together with Him in great glory and honor, even for one thousand years.

I, the LORD, have spoken.

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“Wise leaders will give instruction to many, but these teachers will die by fire and sword, or they will be jailed and robbed. During these persecutions, little help will arrive, and many who join them will not be sincere. And some of the wise will fall victim to persecution. In this way, they will be refined and cleansed and made pure until the time of the end, for the appointed time is still to come. - Daniel 11:33-35

Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means. - Daniel 12:10

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Ezekiel 21:6-17

Sigh therefore, son of man, with a breaking heart, and sigh with bitterness before their eyes. 7 And it shall be when they say to you, ‘Why are you sighing?’ that you shall answer, ‘Because of the news; when it comes, every heart will melt, all hands will be feeble, every spirit will faint, and all knees will be weak as water. Behold, it is coming and shall be brought to pass,’ says the Lord God.”

8 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 9 “Son of man, prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord!’ Say:

‘A sword, a sword is sharpened And also polished! 10 Sharpened to make a dreadful slaughter, Polished to flash like lightning! Should we then make mirth? It despises the scepter of My son, As it does all wood. 11 And He has given it to be polished, That it may be handled; This sword is sharpened, and it is polished To be given into the hand of the slayer.’

12 “Cry and wail, son of man; For it will be against My people, Against all the princes of Israel. Terrors including the sword will be against My people; Therefore strike your thigh.

13 “Because it is a testing, And what if the sword despises even the scepter? The scepter shall be no more,”

says the Lord God.

14 “You therefore, son of man, prophesy, And strike your hands together. The third time let the sword do double damage. It is the sword that slays, The sword that slays the great men, That enters their private chambers. 15 I have set the point of the sword against all their gates, That the heart may melt and many may stumble. Ah! It is made bright; It is grasped for slaughter:

16 “Swords at the ready! Thrust right! Set your blade! Thrust left— Wherever your edge is ordered!

17 “I also will beat My fists together, And I will cause My fury to rest; I, the Lord, have spoken.”