“Woe to those who seek deep to hide their counsel far from the Lord, and their works are in the dark; they say, ‘Who sees us?’ and, ‘Who knows us?’”
— Isaiah 29:15

Blessed be the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome, dear reader, to reflect with us upon the words of life.

Here, the Lord gives a serious warning to all who think they can live independently from Him — those who believe they can manage their lives without God’s involvement. Many say in their hearts, “There’s no need to pray about this; I can handle it myself.” Though we may not say it aloud, we often live as if God has no part in our decisions.

IGNORING GOD IN OUR DAILY PLANS

You may say, “I want to marry — why should I pray about finding a good partner? I’ll simply choose whoever pleases my eyes.” Or, “I’m starting a business — I don’t need to ask God for direction.”
Others think, “I’ve got a new job; why bother bringing a thanksgiving offering to church?” or “Why should I tithe from my income? What difference will that make to me? These pastors just want our money anyway.”

Such reasoning exposes a heart that believes it can hide its plans from God. You wake up in the morning and all you think about is your own agenda — not God’s will. Yet, when sickness or danger comes, you are quick to call upon Him for help.

But friend, don’t forget — we are but a vapor.

“Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit’; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.”
— James 4:13–14

GOD SEES THE HIDDEN THINGS

To live as if God does not matter is dangerous. When you mock or joke about the Word of God, you are actually mocking your own soul.

“Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? He who rebukes God, let him answer it.”
— Job 40:2

Because God appears silent, many assume He doesn’t see or care. But the Scripture says:

“So I gave them over to their own stubborn heart, to walk in their own counsels.”
— Psalm 81:12

When God allows a person to continue in darkness and pride, that is not freedom — it is judgment.

“Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord… therefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way.”
— Proverbs 1:29–31

SUBMIT YOUR PLANS TO GOD

Dear friend, there is still grace. Many of us once lived like that — planning our own way, despising the voice of God — until we realized life without Christ is an empty cloth, a vanity. But when we surrendered our ways to Him, He gave us life and peace.

“Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.”
— Proverbs 16:3

We are now living in the final days. The Lord Jesus is at the door. Turn to Him while there is time. Do not hide your plans or your life from God. Let Him be your first counselor in every matter.

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters… and will not fear when heat comes.”
— Jeremiah 17:7–8

May the Lord help you to walk in His counsel and not your own.

Shalom.

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There is a story many of us know well—the boy who was possessed by an unclean spirit. His father first brought him to the disciples of Jesus, but they were unable to cast it out. Later, when Jesus came down from the mountain, the father ran to Him and said,

“Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a mute spirit… I asked Your disciples to cast it out, but they could not.” (Mark 9:17–18).

Then Jesus said, “Bring him to Me.” And when the boy was brought, what followed was beyond the expectation of the crowd. Let us read carefully:

“When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, He rebuked the impure spirit. ‘You deaf and mute spirit,’ He said, ‘I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.’ The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, ‘He’s dead.’ But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up.” (Mark 9:25–27)

The Mystery of Healing Through Struggle
Notice in verse 26, the spirit cried out and convulsed the boy severely. The struggle became so violent that many thought the boy had died. His father must have wondered, “Why does my son look worse instead of better?” The crowd even concluded, “He is dead.”

But Jesus remained calm. He was not disturbed by appearances. He knew that God’s healing power was at work in the boy. At the right moment, He reached out His hand, lifted the boy up, and restored him completely—healthy, peaceful, and free.

This is the pattern of Christ’s healing in our lives. Sometimes when we pray, our situations appear to get worse before they get better. Illness may seem to intensify. Demonic oppression may manifest more strongly. Our problems may appear heavier than before. But do not fear—this is often the sign that Christ is already at work.

As Scripture says: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5). When Christ’s power confronts darkness, the battle may look chaotic, but victory is certain.

Why Does Christ Allow Such a Process?
Christ could have healed the boy instantly with a simple word, without convulsions or fear. Yet He allowed the struggle to show us a spiritual truth: the process of inner healing often exposes and expels what is hidden in the soul.

In our spiritual journey, when we ask Christ to heal us—whether from sin, bondage, or wounds of the past—He begins by stirring what is inside. This may feel uncomfortable, even frightening. Old habits, memories, or sins may resurface. But that is not a sign of defeat; it is a sign that God is cleansing us deeply.

Jesus said: “Every plant that My heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots.” (Matthew 15:13). The uprooting process is not gentle, but it is necessary for lasting freedom.

The Lesson for Us
Just as the boy appeared dead but was raised by Christ, so too in our lives, we may come to the point where everything seems hopeless. People may even say of us, “There is no more life, no more hope.” Yet remember, Christ declares:

“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die.” (John 11:25)

No one can remain spiritually dead in the presence of Christ. He takes us by the hand, raises us up, and restores us to new life.

So, if you have prayed for healing, deliverance, or breakthrough, do not be discouraged if your situation seems worse. That is the sign the enemy is making his last stand. Trust the process. Christ has already heard you, and His healing is working within you.

The Call to Believe
The father of the boy prayed: “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24). That prayer is for us as well. We must trust not in what we see, but in what Christ has promised.

Whatever struggle you face—sickness, spiritual oppression, or despair—commit it to Jesus. He has the power to raise you up. “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7).

Do not fear what people say or how things look. Even if the world says, “It is over,” Jesus says, “No, this one shall live.” For He is the Resurrection and the Life!

✝ Final Word:
If you have entrusted your life and struggles to Christ, know this—you will not perish with them. Christ has already won the victory. Your role is simply to believe, to stay in Him, and to let Him finish the work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6).

The Lord bless you richly.

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Luke 21:20-24 (ESV)
“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.
Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the country enter it, for these are days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.
Alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people.
They will fall by the edge of the sword and be taken captive among all nations, and Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.”

Although the city of Jerusalem rejected Christ—even to the point of His crucifixion—He did not cease to warn them of the impending calamities. More than just warning, He provided a way to escape. This reveals the profound love of Christ: He desires not the destruction of the people but their salvation.

Christ foresaw that Jerusalem would be surrounded by Roman armies, ultimately leading to its destruction by fire. Those inside the city would suffer terribly: some killed, some taken captive, others dispersed among nations (Luke 21:20-24).

Luke 19:41-44 (ESV)
“And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, ‘Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.
For the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up a barricade against you and surround you and hem you in on every side.
They will dash you to the ground, you and your children within you. And they will not leave one stone upon another in you, because you did not know the time of your visitation.’”

Even with this grim prediction, Christ did not leave them without guidance. He instructed that when the armies surrounded Jerusalem, it would be the signal for the inhabitants to flee:

Those in the mountains (remote places) should take refuge there.

Those in the city should seek safety outside the city.

Those in fields or business ventures should leave their possessions behind and escape.

This prophecy came true roughly 33 years after Christ’s ascension. To illustrate the brevity of time, imagine if Christ had prophesied today (2020) that armies would appear in Tanzania, and the warning had been given in 1987. Those who heeded the warning would have prepared in advance.

Those who listened and obeyed Christ’s words escaped the siege of Jerusalem in 66–70 AD. They abandoned their homes, fields, and businesses, understanding that spiritual life was more precious than earthly possessions. Conversely, those who dismissed Christ’s warning stayed in the city, trusting that Rome would eventually leave. In 70 AD, Jerusalem faced its historic destruction: the inhabitants were slaughtered, survivors enslaved or scattered, and the Second Temple utterly destroyed (Matthew 24:1-2; Luke 21:20-24).

Why did Jesus give this warning?
Christ’s caution serves as a type and example of the ultimate Great Tribulation. Some assume that every Christian must experience the Great Tribulation. Scripture, however, indicates two groups in the Church:

The obedient, faithful believers: Those who live in alignment with Christ’s Word are granted escape through what is known as the Rapture.

The negligent or indifferent: Those who live carelessly, prioritizing earthly comforts over spiritual vigilance, will face tribulation without escape.

Mark 13:32-37 (ESV)
“But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come.
It is like a man going on a journey, leaving his house and giving authority to his servants, each with his work, and commanding the doorkeeper to stay awake.
Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning—lest he come suddenly and find you asleep.
And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”

The day of the Rapture remains unknown, yet signs of the times have been revealed: global unrest, wars, natural disasters, and pandemics like COVID-19. These events signal that the “harvest” period—the time for God’s people to be gathered—is near.

Beloved, do not be caught unprepared. Consider: if the saints are taken in the Rapture while you remain unprepared, you will face the Great Tribulation on Earth. Mere outward religiosity—wearing certain clothes, makeup, or performing rituals—cannot save a soul. True salvation requires confession, repentance, and alignment with Christ.

This is not a time to cling to worldly things, for the age is ending. It is a time to treasure the words of Jesus as recorded in the Holy Scriptures.

Revelation 1:3 (ESV)
“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.”

May the Lord bless you and guide you to remain vigilant and faithful.

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Proverbs 6:18 – “A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil…”

There are sins that are pre-mediated and those that occur without premeditation.

Premeditated sins are deliberate, requiring planning and conscious steps. They are easier to resist in principle because they do not happen spontaneously—you can see them coming and avoid them. Yet, if committed before God, the punishment is far greater than sins that occur suddenly or without preparation.

Examples of non-premeditated sins include occasional anger, fear, fleeting evil thoughts, or the rare slip of inappropriate words. These are often impulsive, and though still sinful, they do not carry the same calculated intent.

Examples of premeditated sins include any form of sexual immorality (fornication, masturbation, homosexuality, prostitution), drunkenness, abortion, deceit, theft, and similar acts. These sins require a process—a deliberate crossing of moral boundaries. For instance, one cannot say, “I have committed adultery,” without first having met, agreed, and acted intentionally, fully aware that the act is sinful, yet proceeding anyway. Theft and other serious sins operate similarly.

Understand this: in the eyes of God, such sins are not minor, and their removal comes at a high cost. Do not assume you can simply say, “I will repent later.” Repentance is not like taking Panadol for a headache; it is not a quick fix. You cannot repeatedly commit a deliberate sin and expect grace to instantly erase its consequences.

The Bible identifies some sins as “sins leading to death” (1 John 5:16-17). These are deliberate, knowing violations of God’s law. While forgiveness may be granted after deep repentance, the inherent consequences of such sins—spiritual death—remain unless God, in His mercy, intervenes.

Even if you try to hide or rationalize these sins, the deathly consequences are still present because the acts were intentional.

Perhaps today, you are on the verge of committing such sins. Turn back and avoid the danger before it overtakes you. For those who have lived in deliberate sin assuming God’s grace will always cover them, abandon this misconception. With a sincere heart, repent today, and approach your Creator earnestly—He hears your prayers (Psalm 34:17-18).

Remember, “Feet that are quick to run to evil are an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 6:18).

May the Lord bless you abundantly.

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Recently, a woman named Sylvia Browne gained widespread recognition across the world, even though she passed away in 2013. The attention stems from her book titled “End of Days”, in which she wrote about several end-time prophecies. One of these was a prediction of a respiratory pandemic that would emerge around 2020—now known as COVID-19. She accurately described a severe illness affecting the lungs that would spread globally, then mysteriously vanish, only to reappear ten years later and disappear completely.

However, another of her prophecies, which is the focal point of this message, claims that in the year 3020, strange beings called “vampires” will emerge on Earth. According to her, these will be resurrected humans who survive by drinking human blood and will not be able to withstand sunlight. Eventually, she says, they will be destroyed and life will return to normal. This prediction has led many to reconsider their views on future events.

But have you ever taken time to examine her other prophecies? I’m not writing this to criticize her, but I want you to learn something important by the end of this article. Some of her failed prophecies include:

In 2010, she predicted that Aliens (beings from other planets) would arrive on Earth. This did not happen.

In 2004, she claimed that Osama Bin Laden was already dead, but he was found and killed in 2011.

In one of her books, she wrote that a vaccine for HIV would be discovered in 2005—but that still hasn’t happened.

There are many other predictions we won’t analyze here, because the purpose of this message isn’t to discredit anyone personally, but to help you open your eyes. We must not be swept away by every so-called revelation in these last days.

Let’s go back to her prophecy about the year 3020 and the appearance of vampires. Many have believed this just because her COVID-19 prophecy seemed to come true. Some have even developed the idea that this Earth will continue to exist until the year 3000 and beyond.

However, it is important to understand that even if someone gives a prophecy that comes true, but it contradicts the Word of God, that prophecy must be rejected. The Bible warns us clearly in Deuteronomy 13:1–3:

“If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or wonder,

and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’

you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams. For the Lord your God is testing you, to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.”

So do not be quick to accept any prophecy just because it happens—test everything by the Word of God.

There are many people who also predicted the coronavirus pandemic in great detail, yet they were not Christians. Even fictional books such as “The Eyes of Darkness” describe a similar virus. You can find many of these on the internet. Also, God can send a true prophet who gives an accurate prophecy—and yet that same person may later instruct people to act against God’s Word. In that case, God Himself is testing the hearts of His people to see if they truly love His truth or not.

“For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.” Matthew 24:24

Nowhere in Scripture is there any prophecy about the coming of vampires or alien beings from other planets. These are scientific imaginations and demonic deceptions that contradict Scripture.

Ecclesiastes 1:9 reminds us:

“What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun.”

The Bible has already prophesied natural disasters like plagues (pandemics), famines, earthquakes, wars, false prophets, and the Antichrist. These are all scriptural and consistent with the prophetic word. But nowhere does the Bible teach about the resurrection of undead beings that feed on blood. According to Scripture, those who will rise again are the righteous and the wicked—the righteous for eternal life and the wicked for judgment—not to drink blood!

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.”John 11:25

“Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.” John 5:28–29

Only Jesus holds the keys to death and Hades—not Satan. Satan cannot resurrect anyone. He lost that authority a long time ago (Revelation 1:18). So ask yourself—who will resurrect these so-called vampires to drink people’s blood? Jesus? It’s an obvious contradiction and a deception.

These are the last days. Anyone telling you that the Earth will remain for another 1,000 years is misleading you. It is a scheme of Satan to convince people that Christ’s return is far off. Yet, the signs Jesus gave us are all being fulfilled. Now is the time to prepare, not to chase after strange revelations. There will be more of these as the days draw closer, and if you’re not grounded in Scripture, you will be misled.

“Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction.”

2 Thessalonians 2:3

These are not times of vampires or aliens. The spirit of the Antichrist is already at work.

Repent today. Accept Christ if you have not. Prepare for His second coming.

Shalom.

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In John 1:19–21 (NIV), a group of Jewish priests and Levites were sent from Jerusalem to question John the Baptist. The passage says:

“Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, ‘I am not the Messiah.’ They asked him, ‘Then who are you? Are you Elijah?’ He said, ‘I am not.’ ‘Are you the Prophet?’ He answered, ‘No.’”
(John 1:19–21, NIV)

They asked him three important questions:

1. Are you the Messiah?
2. Are you Elijah?
3. Are you the Prophet?

John denies all three titles. The first two are clear: he is not the Messiah (Christ), nor Elijah (who was expected to return according to Malachi 4:5–6). But the third question—“Are you the Prophet?”—raises the key issue: Who is “the Prophet” being referred to?

Understanding “The Prophet” in John 1:21

To understand this term, we need to go back to Deuteronomy 18:15–18 (NIV), where Moses said:

“The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him.”
(Deut. 18:15, NIV)

This was a Messianic prophecy—God promised to raise a prophet “like Moses”, someone who would speak God’s words with divine authority. The Jewish people took this prophecy seriously and were expecting this prophet to come. Over time, some came to believe this “Prophet” might be a separate figure from the Messiah or Elijah. That’s why they asked John three separate questions.

The New Testament Confirms “The Prophet” Is Jesus

The New Testament confirms that Jesus is the fulfillment of this prophecy. In Acts 3:22–23 (NIV), the apostle Peter says:

“For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells you. Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely cut off from their people.’”
(Acts 3:22–23, NIV)

Peter makes it crystal clear: Jesus is the prophet Moses spoke about. He is not one of many—He is the Prophet, the Messiah, and the Son of God all in one.

So, when John the Baptist was asked, “Are you that prophet?” he rightly said “No,” because Jesus was the fulfillment of that prophecy, not him.

Misinterpretations: Was “That Prophet” Referring to Muhammad?

Some claim that the phrase “that prophet” in John 1:21 refers to Muhammad. This interpretation is not biblically supported.

Biblical Context.                             

  The passage clearly distinguishes “that prophet” from John the Baptist and from Elijah, but it also ties to Moses’ prophecy in Deuteronomy. As already shown, the New Testament declares Jesus, not Muhammad, as the fulfillment.

Jesus as the Final Revelation:

The New Testament teaches that Jesus is the final and complete revelation of God.

“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…”
(Hebrews 1:1–2, NIV)

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
(Revelation 22:13, NIV)

There is no room for a future prophet with new revelation. Any prophet or teacher after Christ must point back to Jesus, not claim new divine authority apart from Him.

Why Did the Jews Expect More than One Figure?

During the first century, there was a lot of confusion and speculation among the Jews due to the 400-year prophetic silence following the prophet Malachi. Many were expecting the return of:

• The Messiah — The promised deliverer (Isaiah 9:6–7)
• Elijah — As prophesied in Malachi 4:5–6
• “The Prophet” — From Deuteronomy 18:15

Some even expected the resurrection or return of Old Testament prophets like Jeremiah or Isaiah. This is evident in passages such as:

• Matthew 16:13–14 (NIV):
  

  “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

• Luke 9:7–8 (NIV):
  

  “But when Herod heard this, he said, ‘John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead!’ Some were saying Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had come back to life.”

This confusion explains why the Jewish leaders asked John the Baptist if he was the Messiah, Elijah, or “the Prophet.”

Final Conclusion

John the Baptist was not “that prophet.” He was the forerunner of the Lord, the voice in the wilderness (Isaiah 40:3), preparing the way for Jesus Christ.

The Prophet that Moses spoke about is Jesus, not Muhammad or anyone else. Jesus is:

• The Prophet like Moses (Deut. 18:15, Acts 3:22)
• The Messiah, the Christ (John 4:25–26)
• The Son of God (John 1:34)
• The final and complete Word from God (Hebrews 1:1–2)

Therefore, we are not waiting for another prophet or revelation. All truth and salvation are found in Jesus Christ alone.

“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
(Acts 4:12, NIV)

May the Lord bless you with deeper understanding and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ — the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

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