We are on the brink of the reconciliation of the creation to the Lord God. God has determined all of the universe will find its center and circumference in Christ. The wrath of God, smoldering since the original rebellion in the heavens, is about to be poured out on the fallen stars of the heaven and on those people who worship them and accept their leadership.

The wisdom and power exercised in the war of the ages is so great as to make the efforts of human beings to be so much dust blown about in a typhoon. We simply are unable to think clearly or to act effectively.

The only hope is in the travail of Zion. The only hope is that the saints will avail themselves of the glory that is available in the latter-rain outpouring and become still long enough to permit Christ to be formed in them. Only Christ has the ability to conquer the wicked lords of the heavenlies.

Waiting on God is an attitude of the heart. It does not mean we cease performing the tasks that are before us. It has more to do with looking to the Lord in place of planning and scheming.

Will you be one of those who turns from the efforts of the flesh and waits on God until Christ is formed in you?

And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. (Revelation 12:4)

We are not certain whether the stars of heaven referred to here are fallen saints or the rebellious angels. It certainly is true that several of God's saints have succumbed to temptation in our day, and there may be more tragedies yet to come. If the stars are rebellious angels, it seems strange, but not impossible, that Satan would cast his own followers into the earth.

Satan is standing before the woman, the Church. Why? To kill Christ just as Herod attempted to kill Christ.

The Son, Christ is destined to govern the nations with a rod of iron. One may notice that the influence of humanism tends to soften all forms of rulership. The fear of authority is removed and in its place are gentle (and often useless) entreaties. Christ always rules with a rod of iron. He enforces His law. He speaks gently and lovingly but woe unto whoever despises His wishes!

Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. (Psalms 2:12)

When Christ is formed in us He immediately is caught up to the Throne of God. You may be experiencing a struggle as you attempt to gain the victory over the world, over lust, and over self-will. If you will persevere you will come to the hour when you break through. Then you know you have overcome through Christ. You can almost hear the bells ringing. This is because Christ in you has overcome your adamic nature and has ascended to His Father. From now on you are dead and your life is hidden with Christ in God. That which you had taken by faith has now become reality.

To be continued.