As the month began, the Prophecy Today and Issachar Ministries teams spent time together at the Swanwick Conference Centre, both to discuss issues and to spend time praying and waiting on God. On the first night, David Noakes shared a prophetic word. It wasn't recorded, so we have carefully put together what was said using notes that were taken. Please read prayerfully, to weigh up this word that we believe is of importance to us all.

David’s prophetic word began by saying, “Beloved you have come together at a time of my choosing. I am here. My Spirit is among you. I have been eagerly awaiting this time and I call each one of you to stand with Me in the days ahead.”

He went on to say that the Lord is preparing us for those days and we are to expect battle. He said, “Receive My peace; and understand the significance of the time approaching – the time is coming when the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness are going to come together in violent conflict of an intensity not seen since the days of the crucifixion of Jesus.” He indicated that the Adversary behind this believes it is his time; he has so deceived many that he believes he can prevail.

We must expect persecution, hate, and betrayal. The great delusion is coming soon to those who refuse to receive the truth. He said, that “there will be great persecution and bewildering oppression, and a breakdown of all you have come to rely on. You can only rely on Me, the Rock of your salvation.” But our names are written in the Lamb’s book of life and all our days are known to God before even one of them comes to be. We must not waver and must have the utmost loyalty to one another. “You are mine. I have chosen you. Your name is written in My book – before the foundation of the earth. I have good plans for you. Do not lean on your own understanding. Lean on me.” God does not need us to have answers in advance, but will reveal the right words when they are needed. When we are perplexed, we are not to worry. The Lord’s love for us is greater than words can express. “Be loyal to one another. My love is towards you. My heart overflows towards you. In days to come you will know it increasingly.” As the days grow darker, he shared that we will experience more of the Lord and we should be anxious for nothing. “Trust me. I am here and will go ahead and will lead in the triumphant procession.”