Monday, August 16, 2010
"The Mask"


In August of 2010 the Lord came to me in a vision, it was very clear what I saw, this vision was a warning from God, I knew because of the way that I was feeling, a little apprehensive and weird, right away I knew that the enemy of our souls had something to do with that. The vision was bright in colors and I saw a face with a mask, just like the ones you see in Mardi Gras or Carnaval in Brazil. I was born in Rio de Janeiro Brazil of an American Father and a Brazilian mother. My father was Jewish descendant and my mom Catholic. When I was 7 years old I went to a protestant School name 2nd of July in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, it was there that I received my calling to the ministry, in 1st grade I had an American teacher named Emily and she taught us Bible Studies, Miss Emily was also a missionary and gave to eat to the poor. She invited me to help unpacking the powder milk that came in boxes, and so I did, after unpacking the milk, we packaged in separate containers and distributed to the poor. I remember the faces of the people, they were so grateful you could see Jesus all over their smiles. We also prayed everyday and gave thanks to Jesus Christ for the blessing in our lives, something that I still do today. Now going back to the vision of the mask, I heard the Lord saying be careful with the mask, it represents people with two faces, as soon as I saw the mask it brought me to Facebook, for every time I login I get request for money, please I need your help. Twice a Pastor that I know went to verify so called Pastors in Uganda suppose to have an orphanage, he reported saying that he did not see any children or church. Pastor Michael Mwandha is from Jinja Uganda, and I have spoken to an Evangelist from Georgia that has been to his house and church and she said that he brought fresh water to the villages and does great work for the Lord. One of the orphanages that did not exist, in his page this suppose Pastor had a picture that later on I saw another person use in facebook as their orphanage. So I know now to check ministries and make sure not to tell when someone will check them out, for in India they set up chairs and a fake church, a friend of mine from India found out. Believe me I do want to help the poor, specially the children, I know there is hunger all over the world, and Jesus Christ spoke of such things in Matthew 24, and it is a sign of the last days indeed. The mask also shows false prophets and teachers , in Matthew 24: Jesus speaks to the disciples Take heed that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, `I am the Christ,' and they will lead many astray (The Mask Again). And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places: all this is but the beginning of the birth-pains. That the Jews rejected Christ, and he left their house desolate, the sword never departed from them. See what comes of refusing the gospel. Those who will not hear the messengers of peace, shall be made to hear the messengers of war, famine and destruction, as we can see in India and Pakistan right now with the floods and all destruction, even in the United States you will see all these things happening. In Pakistan they killed two Pastors accused of Blasphemy one of them used to chat with me concerning how dangerous it was to preach in Pakistan, The word "martyr" in Greek means "witness". The Book of Revelations says that "Jesus was the faithful witness ...who freed us from our sins by his blood" (Rev. 1:5). Tertullian, a second century lawyer who converted when he saw Christians singing as they went out to die by the hands of their persecutors, exclaimed: "The blood of the martyrs is seed." Their blood is the seed of new Christians, the seed of the church. The third century bishop, Cyprian said: "When persecution comes, God's soldiers are put to the test, and heaven is open to martyrs. We have not enlisted in an army to think of peace and to decline battle, for we see that the Lord has taken first place in the conflict." True martyrs live and die as witnesses of the gospel. They overcome their enemies through persevering hope and courage, sacrificial love and forebearance, kindness and compassion. The Christian martyrs witnessed to the truth, joy, and freedom of the gospel, by their life, their testimony, and by the shedding of their own blood,So I praise those pastors that sacrifice their lives to the gospel of peace. The Vison of the Mask is a confirmation of things to come and a warning: “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves ... For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.” (Matthew 7:15; 2nd Corinthians 11:13). Jesus' prophecy is a two-edged sword, because it points not only to God's judgment, but also to his saving action and mercy. If the gospel message is good news, then why do so many oppose it with hostility and even violence? Jesus warns his followers that they will be confronted with persecution, wickedness, false teaching, and temptation. The real enemy of the gospel is Satan who uses fear and hatred to provoke hostility in others towards those who follow Christ. And what is Jesus' response to this hostility and opposition? Love and truth. Only love can defeat prejudice, intollerance, and hatred. God's love purifies our hearts and minds of all that would divide and tear people apart.
The truth is also essential for overcoming evil and tribulation in the world. Satan deceives and sin blinds the heart and mind. Only God's truth can free us from error and spiritual blindness. This gospel is God's word of truth and salvation. That is why Jesus tells his disciples to proclaim the gospel throughout the whole world, even in the midst of opposition and persecution. And we must do the same, proclaim the gospel, help those who in need, by showing the love of Christ we can conquer souls to the Kingdom of God and salvation. Alleluia and Glory to our Lord and Savior. Look and test, discern spirits be aware for the times are wicked, but we that endure shall see Eternal Life. Jesus tells his disciples that if they "endure to the end" they will be saved – they will see God's salvation and inherit eternal life and happiness with God. Endurance is more than human effort and perseverance. It is a supernational gift of the Holy Spirit which enables us to bear up under trials, temptations, and persecution. Endurance is strengthened with hope – the supernatural assurance that we will see God face to face and inherit all the promises he has made. Jesus is our supreme model and hero who endured the cross for our sake (Hebrews 12:2). Jesus willingly shed his blood for our sake and for our salvation and he calls us to love and to die to ourselves in like manner.
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