by Glenice Mills
There’s a heart cry coming out from many of God’s people all around the world.
The cry is “HOW LONG O LORD, HOW LONG?” The cry is coming from a people desperate for the Lord to come and to intervene in their circumstances. I see many arms lifted up to the Lord, a loud cry coming from the depths of their beings. They are from many nations around the world, there are many peoples of different nationalities, I see the different colours of the national costumes.’
There are also many prophets throughout the earth who are letting out a great cry from their innermost being that says like the prophet Habakkuk, ‘How long, O Lord?’
The prophets question: Habakkuk 1:1-4:
‘The burden which the prophet Habakkuk saw:
O Lord, how long shall I cry, And you will not hear?
Even cry out to You, “Violence!” And you will not save.
Why do you show me iniquity, And cause me to see trouble?
For plundering and violence are before me; there is strife, and contention arises.
There fore the law is powerless, and justice never goes forth.
For the wicked surround the righteous; Therefore perverse judgment proceeds.’
The prophets eyes are being opened to see more: the injustice, the greater evil that is raging in the world. Violence will increase in coming times, and it is time for the prophets to tell of what the devises of the enemy is in these days. Even nations of peace will have increase of violence within its lands and many will wonder and question, how it could be? There are stirrings and rumblings going throughout the earth. We have seen increase of earthquakes in the natural, but that is a sign of the shaking taking place in the heavens. There is a great stirring as the apostles and prophets come into position all over the world. Nature has been crying out for such a time as this and we are seeing a fulfilment of this in these very days and times.
This is a time for the church to arise and be what it is called to be - a voice of influence declaring the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the saving grace of His shed blood for our sins on the cross at Calvary. The prophets are arising speaking the Word - arise, don’t hold back, it is time to be the voice NOW, to speak and to confront the evil that is insidiously creeping into every area of society. We can no longer compromise the Word of God. Truth must be spoken at this time. The prophets are feeling an overwhelming sense of the heart of God at this time. There is an overwhelming sense of ‘so much needs to be done’. As ungodliness takes root in society and even among the body of Christ, there is a higher demand being placed on many in God’s kingdom who would be different, and be true examples of what it is to lead godly lives, lives of honesty and integrity. There is much going on in the world that seems valid, but they are a distraction from what is really meant to be taking place. What people are saying and doing even in the church seems ‘good’ but the fruit of much that has been done has not endured. Life saving changes should remain but this is not happening. The enemy is snatching as quick as God’s goodness is being released. This is stirring one’s up, particularly God’s prophets, to arise and cry out., “How long O Lord?” That is the cry at this time. The cry is also coming from two other places: one’s crying out in desperation because they are enduring persecution and are in the midst of great evil, and others are crying how long because they are positioned ready for action knowing it isn’t quite time to come out. They are like ones in the army who have had the training, they have passed many tests and are positioned ready at ‘action stations’ waiting for the Commanders words “Go, now is the time to go.” This is the great positioning of ones for this end time people that God is preparing. Stand firm in Him. Don’t look to the right or the left, keep your eyes fixed on the Lord and you will see Him come through for you.
David in the Psalms often cried out to the Lord “How long?”
Psalm 94: 1-3:
‘O Lord, to whom vengeance belongs -
O God to whom vengeance belongs, shine forth!
Rise up, O Judge of the earth; Render punishment to the proud.
Lord how long will the wicked, How long will the wicked triumph?’
Psalm 13:1-2:
‘How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?
How long will You hide Your face from me?
How long shall I take counsel in my soul,
Having sorrow in my heart daily?
How long will my enemy be exalted over me?’
To those who are crying out because they feel forsaken, they feel they are fighting a lone battle: the Lord is releasing a new strength to endure, an inner strength to stand strong in Him, even if the body feels weak. He is your ever present help in times of trouble. Know that He sees all, and He will never leave you nor forsake you. There are ones the Lord is going to bring to you to uphold your arms, who have a message just for you. They are coming soon, don’t lose heart. “I will bring ones to you that will give you an aspect of Myself that will be exactly what you need.” Lord release your encouragement to these ones that they may see your glory be released upon the earth and that they may see the deliverance of the Lord.
Evil is increasing. There are ones who find themselves in the midst of huge trials, tribulations and persecutions. The circumstances are beyond what they feel they can bear, but the Lord says, “You will see My hand of deliverance come and you will know that I am truly your redeemer!” The enemy is vicious against these ones at this time and the evil being unleashed is unprecedented, like never been seen before. There are ones in countries where persecution is being accelerated in a manner not seen. I see Christians in muslim nations being rallied together, not unlike the rounding up of the Jews during the second world war. Nations such as Sri Lanka and Turkey are under assault at the moment. The assignment of the enemy is to shut down meeting places of Christians.
The mouths of God’s people will not be shut. It is time for this injustice to be made known to all. The Lord is going to expose in the media what is happening in these nations. The voices of outrage against this evil will arise, speak and confront. That which has been hidden will come to light. Corruption in government in these nations will be exposed.
Psalm 86: 46-48:
‘How long O Lord? Will you hide yourself forever?
Will your wrath burn like fire?
Remember how short my time is;
For what futility have You created all the children of men?
What man can live and not see death?
Can he deliver his life from the power of the grave?’
To those crying out in frustration because they see time flashing before their eyes and there seems to be nothing happening in their lives, the Lord says, “Hold fast to Me. The time is soon. You will see My hand of deliverance, You will see the fulfilment of My plans in your life. Yes, it is in your later years, but I will enable you and empower you at just the right time. Be patient!!! Don’t move until I give the command. You will see My hand move as I bring change to what is going on around and about you. I am your defender and you will see breakthrough and victory come when you are not expecting it. It will come in ways different from what you think,. It will be way beyond whatever you dreamed or hoped for. Take heart!!!”
Psalm 35:17:
‘Lord, how long will You look on? Rescue me from their destructions,
My precious life from the lions.’
The devourer is out to bring devastation to the church. It is trying to bring disunity, divisions and dissensions among God’s people. Now is not the time to isolate. It is time to come in, to belong and to receive the Lord’s love and to be strengthened and empowered for what is ahead. We need each other like never before. So come in out of the cold, out of the lonely place into My presence. Be positioned ready to see the Lord move among His people. The Lord is looking for our response. He knows all. You may be one used by God to move when He says move. So come into position, take your stand and see the Lord use you mightily for such a time as this.
Habakkuk cried out to the Lord but the Lord also replied to him. This is the promise the Lord is wanting to release right here and right now.
Habakkuk 1:3:
“Look among the nations and watch -
Be utterly astounded!
For I will work a work in your days
Which you would not believe, though it were told you.”
Stand and see the deliverance of our God!!! He will come through for you!!!
Thank you Lord.
Amen - So be it