As a Restless writer the words of Wisdom seem to be calling me

It is the Holy Spirit that calls in the middle of the night because he has a message that only you or I can put into print the words that are part of God’s plan even in this 21st century. Of course the plan for what he already ordained has been unfolding before us from the beginning of creation. But in order for things to unfold in time it must occur within our ability to put into script the needs that are getting the attention as he speaks.

Many times the Spirit does not reveal to us some of the most ardent thoughts when everything around us becomes too busy for our undivided attention. Have you ever had a message for your spouse that needed the utmost attention for them to grasp what you felt was too important to share with the business of everyday activities? That is exactly what the Holy Spirit feels when the Word of God needs to be focused upon and midnight and beyond is the ample opportune time to hand it on to us.

We are about to reach the premise of events that will allow the predictions from Sacred Scripture to unfold before the world in subtle ways at first then at some point a crescendo of events will begin to slip into our lives and the ultimate point of no return will find the remnants of evil that will become too difficult to avoid.

From Isaiah we read the very theme that is for all times and people; “I was ready to respond to those who asked me not, to be found by those who sought me not. I said: Here I am! Here I am! To a nation that did not call upon my name. I have stretched out my hands all the day to a rebellious people, who walk in evil paths and follow their own thoughts. People who provoke me continually, to my face, offering sacrifices to the groves and burning incense on bricks. Living among the graves and spending the night in caverns. Eating swine’s flesh, with carrion broth in their dishes; Crying out, “Hold back, do not touch me; I am too sacred for you!” These things enkindle my wrath, a fire that burns all the day. (Is 65: 1 - 5).

Do these peoples’ believe that God will not punish their despicable attitudes that are continuing to bury the righteousness of people who seek the Lord; while these evil men continue to bury the holiness of God’s chosen people no matter where they reside?

There is about to be a reckoning where the wrath of God will be unleashed and this 21st century is not going to escape the final warning found in the prophet Isaiah. This will not be the last script that the Holy Spirit is dictating, and it should be the reminder that God will not overlook his words of; “repent or suffer your own desires of greed and murdering ideals of the innocent citizens you have been given authority over.” Irresponsible control of handing out responsibilities without understanding the consequences of accountability will be the very punishment that God will enact upon those who misuse their own authority.

We are called to reflect these warnings of what has been prophesied for centuries; and if he calls us to hand on the impetus that we hear then our own abilities to reveal what we hear will be taken away as well.

Ralph B. Hathaway