Shalom. When the children of Israel left Egypt heading to their promised land, they traveled through the wilderness until they reached a place called Kadesh-Barnea. That area was extremely dry, surrounded by huge mountains and many valleys. Crossing that desert was the hardest part of their journey. When the Israelites looked back, they saw how far they had come, and looking forward, the destination was still far. So they began to grumble against God and Moses. Then God told Moses, “Take the staff and strike the rock before their eyes, and water will come out of it for the people to drink” (Exodus 17:6). Moses obeyed, struck the rock, and water flowed out. The Israelites drank and were satisfied. The journey continued. But after many years, while wandering in the wilderness for 40 years, God brought the children of Israel back to the same place. As usual, the area was harsh, even worse than before. They looked at the rock that once poured water and now it was dry. Their children and livestock were dying of thirst. What remained for them was to repeat the same thing they had done before—grumbling against God and Moses. Moses then went to the Lord to ask what to do. God said, “Go, speak to the rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water” (Numbers 20:8). But Moses didn’t follow God’s instructions carefully. He assumed God’s way would be the same as before because the place, the rock, and the surroundings were the same. So, instead of speaking to the rock, Moses struck it. Water did come out, and the people drank, but God was displeased and said: “The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, ‘Because you did not trust in me enough to honor me as holy in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this community into the land I give them.’” (Numbers 20:12) It is God’s nature to repeat the same circumstances to speak to you, but that does not mean the message is the same. For example, the Bible we read has 66 books; one could finish reading it in a week. Many people have read it over 500 times in their lifetime. But if you read it just to get new information every time, you will get nowhere, because for you it’s just repetition and will become boring. However, if you read to hear the voice of God, every day one verse will feel new to you, as if you’ve never read it before. Why? Because you open your understanding to hear God’s voice more than just looking at your past experience of reading or hearing it. Another example is in the book of Revelation, chapters 2 and 3, where Jesus gives John letters to send to the seven churches of Asia Minor. John delivered those letters to all the saints in the seven cities, and each church had its own special message. But that message was not just for that time. We who live in the last days understand that the seven churches also represent the seven eras of the Church. From the time of the apostles until now, seven church eras have passed, and we live in the final seventh church called Laodicea, which started in the early 1900s and will end at the rapture. Therefore, we must be very careful to hear God’s voice and not get used to His Word by judging it with the same repeated circumstances or familiar verses we have read before. If Moses had truly heard God’s voice, who knows if God had planned for the rock to continually pour out living water, flowing with them until they entered the promised land, unlike the first time when water only flowed briefly (1 Corinthians 10:4). The Bible says that rock was Christ, and Christ does not give temporary water but springs of living water flowing forever (1 Corinthians 10:4). God teaches us not to get used to His Word. He wants to teach us new things every day, knock on different doors every day, but if we say, “Oh! I’ve heard this before,” then we are still immature in understanding God’s voice. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 8:2:“Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know.” It is my hope and prayer that all of us will begin to seek God’s voice regardless of how many times we have preached or read the same Word. Psalm 12:6 says:“The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times.” Blessings to you. Join our channel by clicking here >> WHATSAPP.
Shalom! May the name of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed. Welcome to this Bible teaching. Have you ever considered that a day is coming when Christ will return to take His chosen ones to Heaven? Do you know that only a few will be taken? The Bible says the way is narrow and the gate is small. Matthew 7:14 – “But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” After the Rapture, those left behind will regret deeply. Many will wish they had just five more minutes to repent—but it will be too late. It is said that almost everyone on earth has, at some point, been shown the Rapture—either through a dream or a vision—whether they are believers or not. In many of those dreams, people see themselves being left behind. When they wake up, they are overwhelmed with fear and relief, thanking God that it was just a dream. A Personal Testimony I personally have had such dreams several times in the past. In most of them, I was left behind. Rarely did I see myself being taken. In those dreams, I would cry and plead with God to turn back time—even just five minutes—so I could repent and fix my life. And every time I woke up, I thanked God that it was just a dream. I would go into repentance and commit myself to live a more sanctified life so that I wouldn’t be left behind when the actual Rapture happens. But dreams aside—what will happen when it’s no longer a dream? When the Rapture truly occurs and you’re left behind? A Real-Life Experience One evening, a few years ago around 7:30 PM, there was a blackout across the neighborhood. It was completely dark. So my brother and I decided to sit outside and look at the stars. Where we lived was a quiet place, with very few people around. That night, the skies were completely clear. You could see all the stars—even the moving ones. As we were gazing upward, suddenly, a strange light appeared in the sky. It was bluish and bright, like a beam, about five meters above us, moving from west to east. It made no sound but was extremely bright, lasting about three seconds. Then it vanished, lighting up everything around us like daylight. This was not lightning—it was the dry season and there were no clouds, only stars. It wasn’t the typical silent flashes seen during rainy seasons either. The sky was completely clear. Immediately, a Bible verse came to mind: Luke 17:24 – “For as the lightning that flashes out of one part under heaven shines to the other part under heaven, so also the Son of Man will be in His day.” We were struck with the thought: Has the Rapture just happened—and we’ve been left behind? The Weight of That Moment A deep, indescribable sorrow filled me. I had never felt such intense regret. I began to ask myself: What have I been doing all this time? I imagined facing the Antichrist in a few days… receiving the mark… enduring the Great Tribulation described in Revelation 16—water turning to blood, the sun darkened, hailstorms, and more. I imagined losing everything: family, friends, homes, jobs—everything. I thought of the saints, already in Heaven, being comforted and rejoicing. Paul, having his tears wiped away. Meanwhile, I would be facing the judgment seat of Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:10 – “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.” I wished desperately that it had all been a dream. But this time, it felt real. And for that moment, we truly believed we had missed the Rapture. God’s Teaching Through the Experience In the morning, the Lord spoke to us. He revealed that this was not the Rapture, but rather a divine teaching—a warning about what it would feel like to be left behind. He also spoke to us about other matters not related to this topic. But the main message was clear: This is how it will feel for those who miss the Rapture. Those who will mourn the most will not be atheists or those who never heard the gospel, but people who once heard the truth and chose to ignore it. Those who were preached to just yesterday, who read about the Second Coming but didn’t act on it. Those are the ones who will weep bitterly. Don’t Take the Warning Lightly That experience changed our lives. Even today, I cannot forget the emotional weight of that night. I often say—I can lose anything, but not the Rapture. I thank God that He didn’t just speak to me in a dream, but allowed me to feel what it would be like in real life. Had it only been another dream, I might not have taken it so seriously. There is a terrible sorrow awaiting those who will miss the Rapture. Imagine for a moment that the Rapture happens today—and you’re left behind. How would you feel? You might not grasp it now. But on that day, you will wish you could go back just five minutes to set things right. Hebrews 10:37 – “For in just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.” Are You Ready? Today, many say, “The Rapture is still far off.” But when it comes, people will wish they had just five more minutes to repent. Sadly, it will be too late. If you are not saved, the door of grace is still open now. Right where you are, humble yourself before God. Ask Him to forgive all your sins—those done knowingly and unknowingly. After you repent, live like someone who has repented. If you were a fornicator—stop. If you were a thief—stop. If you dressed immodestly—change. If you were watching pornography—delete it and begin a new life. When you do this, Jesus Christ will give you peace in your heart. That peace will be a sign of your forgiveness. Then, get baptized if you haven’t already. The correct baptism is by immersion in water and in the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38). The Holy Spirit will guide you from there—He will give you power to overcome sin and help you understand the Scriptures. Romans 8:14 – “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” If you live in this way, the Bible gives us assurance that you will be caught up when Christ returns. Final Encouragement May the Lord continue to give us the grace to overcome this world as He did, so that on that Day, we may rejoice with Him at the wedding feast in Heaven for all eternity. Maranatha Revelation 22:20 – “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.” If you’d like to connect, you can join our channel here: WHATSAPP.
Shalom and welcome as we grow in the knowledge of our God. It is not enough to know only our God—we must also understand our enemy. Even wild animals without human intelligence learn to identify their friends and enemies. A wildebeest may graze alongside a zebra or antelope, but the moment it sees a lion in the distance, it flees—why? Because it has learned from past experience who its enemy is. In the same way, we as Christians must not be ignorant of the devil’s schemes (2 Corinthians 2:11). Today, let us learn briefly about the “princes of the air”—spiritual beings operating in the heavenly realms. DARK PRINCIPALITIES AND PRINCES OF THE AIR There are two distinct categories of demonic forces: The princes of darkness (ruling powers), and The princes of the air.While there are seven main princes of darkness, there are many princes of the air under their authority. The seventh and final prince of darkness, currently active, is more powerful than the six that preceded him. His influence began to rise in the early 20th century and continues today. His main mission is to spread spiritual lukewarmness across the world—especially targeting believers. He wants Christians to live in compromise: Half-spiritual, half-worldly. Half-prayerful, half-sinful. Singing worship songs on Sunday, but listening to worldly music during the week. Pastors preaching holiness but living in sexual immorality. His goal isn’t to make people outright sinners, because people in deep sin often recognize their need for repentance. Instead, he wants people to think they’re “good enough,” and thus never truly repent—so when they die, they end up in hell while thinking they were saved. SPIRITUAL LUKEWARMNESS: THE DEVIL’S STRATEGY The devil targets Christians, not unbelievers. He wants them to become lukewarm—comfortable in sin yet religious in appearance. This is the most dangerous state. Jesus warns strongly about this in: Revelation 3:15–16“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.” Why? Because lukewarm believers are self-deceived. They say things like: “I’m saved, I go to church, I tithe, I read the Bible.”Yet they live in open sin. Just like someone who dresses immodestly, has a boyfriend, and still says, “I’m a Christian, I was in church yesterday.” But if you correct them, they say, “Don’t judge me.” They even quote verses out of context to justify their actions. Meanwhile, a prostitute who doesn’t claim to know God is often more willing to repent when she hears the truth. That’s why the devil prefers believers to stay lukewarm—it’s harder for them to see their need for repentance. THE ROLE OF PRINCES OF THE AIR Under the principal prince of darkness are many “princes of the air.” They operate like regional governors—spiritual authorities assigned to various places, working under the dominion of Satan. Just as humans use airspace for planes, satellites, radio waves, and the internet, these demonic powers also operate through the spiritual atmosphere—gathering intelligence, influencing nations, and promoting lukewarmness globally. Ephesians 2:2 (NKJV):“…in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience…” These spirits can monitor individuals, discern levels of spiritual fervor, and identify those who genuinely fear God. Then, they send temptations, distractions, or spiritual oppression to pull them away from faith. THEIR TACTICS These “princes of the air” will attack truly saved and standing Christians with strategies like: Temptation to sexual sin, saying: “Even David sinned and was forgiven.” Encouraging casual repentance, suggesting: “Go ahead and sin—you’ll repent later.” Corrupting worship, encouraging a person to give offerings while remaining in habitual sin. Yet God rejects offerings made from an unclean life: Proverbs 15:8“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.” Ecclesiastes 5:1“Walk prudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear rather than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.” Satan uses false confidence—making people believe they’re fine with God while their lives contradict His Word. He wants people to trust in religion, not in true repentance and transformation through Christ. HOW TO OVERCOME THESE POWERS We do not overcome principalities through emotional prayers or shouting at the sky. We overcome by: Genuine repentance — turning completely from sin. Faith in Jesus Christ — for salvation and deliverance. Obedience — choosing holiness and submission to God. The Word of God — knowing Scripture for spiritual warfare. Being filled with the Holy Spirit — who guides us in all truth (John 16:13). Ephesians 6:12–17“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places…” The armor of God includes: Truth Righteousness Readiness for the Gospel Faith Salvation The Word of God (the sword of the Spirit) CONCLUSION: ARE YOU STILL LUKEWARM? Are you still obeying the prince of the air by remaining lukewarm?Still wearing immodest clothing while going to church?Still mixing godliness with worldliness? Revelation 3:17–18“Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire…” Ephesians 2:1–3“And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins… among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh… and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others.” Christ is calling for total transformation—not half-measures. Not lukewarmness, but holy fire. THE FINAL CALL Let us reject the influence of the prince of the air and submit fully to Christ. True deliverance comes not by shouting at demons, but by genuine surrender to God. If you were in sin—repent and turn to Christ. Be baptized in His name. Be filled with the Holy Spirit. Feed your spirit with the Word of God daily. This is the path to victory. May the Lord bless you and keep you strong in faith. Join our teaching channel on WhatsApp >> Whatsapp.