2/4/21 - “Eagle & Snake” Vision

I began the night in my craft room / office in prayer, with the intention of ending in a bible study.  What I noticed immediately is that God had prepared me to go deeper in my prayer.

As I prayed with more spiritual words, I caught or received a vision.  

The way I am able to describe how I get visions is like a slow moving picture.  There is never anything happening in the background.  It’s almost like the scene out of a play, with no words or sound.  The images appear, move and “tell a story”, but there are no captions, subtitles or words of any kind.  Once the vision gets going, or each section of the vision, I am able to immediately know or understand what things mean.  This is the work of the Holy Spirit.  By the time the vision ends, I have a full picture and understanding of the translation.

This is not the first time I have received a vision.  It’s happened since I was a teen (18+), and have been a part of my life since I can remember.  I never knew what they were until I moved to FL 15 years ago and started to learn more about spiritual gifts.  I didn’t know they were God given, I didn’t know they were a message from God and I certainly didn’t know they were prophetic.  That word “prophet” or “prophetic” did not exist in my vocabulary until about 15 years ago.

Whenever this happens I almost never realize it’s a vision until after a couple of “pictures” go by.  In the past I’ve mentally asked God to forgive me for “thinking” of other things while I was praying, but I finally learned it was coming from Him.  Reminds me of Samuel.

This is an account of the vision I had on 2/4/21.  I wrote it in my journal and prayed about it.  I want to make sure that what I understood from the vision is 100% God-given and God-translated.  I want to also be 100% sure when / if He wants to me share.

The very next church service we had after this vision an Evangelist visited our church and delivered an on-time message.  Included in that message was God confirming to me that it was time to share the things He shows me.  As a warning, edification and empowerment for His church, but also for His glory.

Before I share the vision, I want to be clear that I don’t prompt myself to have a vision.  I don’t pray seeking it.  It just happens when it happens.  Mostly when I’m praying, but sometimes when I’m worshiping also.  I am fully awake and aware of my surroundings.

On this night, (approximately 11pm - 11:10pm ET), in the middle of praying a scene popped in my head.  I tried to make sure I keep focused on the scene and I continue to pray in the spirit.  I want to be fully attentive, but also still connected to God in spirit, and focusing on Him as the message / vision or picture continues.

I saw an eagle and a snake.  I saw the snake rise up or elevate itself to attack the eagle.  Whenever the snake moved towards the eagle’s direction, the eagle would swiftly move up and escape the snake bite / attack.

I then looked around the snake and realized there were other snakes; some smaller and others equal in size.  They were coiling and slithering around at the bottom of a globe.

This was when I noticed that the eagle was on top of the globe, and its claws were gripped tightly on to the globe. 

Again the main snake tried to reach up and launch at the eagle, and this time I was able to see that the eagle would let go of its grip of the globe to rise up away from the snake, but it lasted a split second and quickly the eagle would return to holding the globe.  I understood, at this point, that the reason the snake was attacking the eagle was BECAUSE of the grip the eagle had on the globe.

The way I “understand” things in a vision without words or sounds or a narrator is that I just “know”.  The knowing is something the Holy Spirit deposits into my mind.  I don’t know another way of explaining it.

Suddenly, I see 3 eagles on the globe in unison movement.  Wings spread, claws clenched and ready to rise.  As they got ready to lift off with the globe, the main snake grew larger and transformed or morphed into a cobra.  He was upright and larger than the globe. 

Suddenly, as the globe begins to be lifted up by the 3 eagles, on the scene appears what we would consider the symbol or icon for “death”.  Image of a human form all in black, with a dark unrecognizable face and dark hood / cloak.  He had an axe in his hands.  He draws the axe back, gearing up to strike hard as he aimed for the globe.  I understood that he was trying to aim as high on the globe’s surface as possible.  I didn’t see it, but I just “knew”.

I also understood that “Death” knew the 3 eagles were about to take off with the globe and “Death” and the snakes were trying to snatch part of it.

“Death” finally took a swing at the globe, and as he aimed high, the 3 eagles quickly jolted up causing the axe to fall not only low on the surface of the globe, but also at an angle.  The bottom of the globe fell into the swarm of snakes / pit of snakes, and the 3 eagles spread their wings in unison and took flight with 2/3 of the top of the globe.

Vision ends.

Immediately I understood this to be the rapture of the church.  Satan, being the snake & his demons.  The eagles being The Holy Spirit, Jesus & God working together in the last days to grab a hold of as many people as possible that can be saved. 

The initial eagle is the Holy Spirit who was sent to earth to comfort us, help us pray, guide and teach us.  The snake(s) is the enemy and demons   They know their time is short and there is a spiritual war happening for the inhabitants of the world.  Just as Jesus is about to rapture the church, there will be a sudden jolt of the presence of God (revival), that will bring more lives to Jesus.  The enemy will try to keep as many people on earth, but will lose some right before the rapture.

No date was seen or mentioned in the vision, only the moving pictures.

I believe we are living in the final days/months/years.  Jesus is coming for His Bride.  There is going to be opposition and confusion.  There is going to be distraction and false gospels.  Be sure you are connected to the teaching of sound Gospel-preaching men and women of God.  Whether they are your neighbor or a TV Evangelist.  Allow the Holy Spirit to give you discernment and study the word of God so that you know and learn what is truth and what is false.

We need to be sure we are living right in the eyes of God.  The only way to make that determination is by reading and studying the word of God, with the guidance and leading of the Holy Spirit.

I pray this will help you or someone you know understand how important a real relationship with the Father is.  Enough pretending, let’s get deeper in our walk.

Mark 13:32 - “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”

Revelation 3:10 - “Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth.”

Daniel 12:1 - “At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise.  There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then.  But at that time your people - everyone whose name is found written in the book - will be delivered.”

Luke 17:34-37 - “I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed, one will be taken and the other left.  Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left.  ‘Where Lord?’, they asked.  He replied, Where there is a dead body, there the vultures will gather.”

H20

In having a conversation with a group of women about the validity of the bible, the following came to mind.  "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink".  You may have heard or read the term; which I consider it to be true in all aspects of life, especially in our spiritual walk.

There will always be a horse, that will combat truth.
He will say, "Sure I see water, but who put it there?  I can't trust the source."
or, "Well yeah, I see water, but it looks like it may have been contaminated."
or how about, "I'm not entirely sure I see water, but if it is there, let it splash my face so I can believe it's truly there."
That horse will will neither drink, and not allow anyone else to drink.
That horse will stand his ground and risk being satisfied, all because of unbelief.

But then there's the open hearted and open minded horse.
Who will say, "I'm so thankful for this water."
And, "I've been thirsting for such a long time, I hope it never runs out."
As well as, "If it had not been for this water, I'd be dehydrated and nearing death."
That horse will not only drink and be satisfied, but share what he has discovered.
That horse will be replenished, filled and enjoy his life thereafter.

Sure, this small created parable may seem silly and childish, but how do we measure up against the "YAY or NAY" scale?  Are we all in, expecting and believing & receiving?  Or will we walk around the same circle looking for the very thing that's right in front of us, but not partaking in because we're afraid, or in disbelief or opposed to?

How does our spiritual walk compare?
We can either choose to believe that the entire word of God is God breathed and Holy Spirit inspired, or decide that we will only accept parts or none of it.  Whatever our decision, the outcome (our faith, our tranformation, our blessings) will be a direct result of that.

Are you "Yay" or "Neigh"?

It's Unseen.

Hope.
What is it?

Is it a casual, wishful thought causing you to spend countless hours daydreaming?
Is it an internal whisper that reminds us to not give up?
Is it the possibility for a better day or a better marriage?

When I think about the HOPE that we have in Jesus, I can't help but feel comforted.  The word promises in Romans 15:13 that our God of Hope will provide us with Joy and Peace, which in turn creates a HOPE that overflows by the power of the Holy Spirit.  When we tap into the Joy and Peace provided by God, Hope will then overflow in our lives.

It also promises in Romans 5:5 that having Hope will not put us to shame, because it has been poured out into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.  It's been declared as "has been", which would mean that it's already been done.  Already provided.  What a wonderful realization!  To be loved by God and experience his overflowing power!

I'm finding a common theme here though.  The Holy Spirit is actively involved in these promises.  Without the Holy Spirit, Hope will not overflow.  Without the Holy Spirit, Hope will not pour into us.  It's through the power of the spirit of the living God that we receive the assurance, that our trust and our confidence has not gone in vain.

So today I want to encourage you.  To hang on.  To keep your eyes, and your passion (for what is to come), on the One who has never failed you or anyone.

Despite what the doctor's report states.  What your bank account looks like.  How many eggs are left in the fridge.  You were not commanded to rely on your job, your spouse or even your physical strength for the things you need.  Our Hope can only be found in the creator.  When we adjust our focus to Him, we'll begin to experience Joy and Peace.  No the answer will not come immediately, but as you wait you can rejoice.  As you experience moments of utter darkness, you can lift up a voice in adoration for your King.  Because the answer has already been provided, and your worship in the midst of, will launch itself into the heavenlies and create an aroma that is pleasing to God.  It creates a cloud of glory, in which God can bathe Himself in.  This type of worship is considered sacrificial.  It goes against all common human sense.  What we "should" be doing (in terms of this world we live in), is losing our minds.  Crying is desperation.  Drinking our worries away.  Gambling the last $25 bucks we have in the hopes of tripling it and paying off our light bill.  Going on a few sexcapades to alleviate a little of the stress caused by our problems.  But our system and our economy isn't built around what we see, or what we can touch.  Our confidence lies in the unseen.  In God.

So what is Hope?
It's experiencing an extreme shaking in your foundation, leaving you undisturbed.
It's placing your questions at the altar and focusing your attention on Him.
It's the certainty that "...All Things work together for good to those who love the Lord..." (Romans 8:28)
It's a guarantee, that helps you dream and wait with a restful spirit.
Which brings about "...Faith ... the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)
It's knowing.
That your heavenly Father sees your need, and will meet it.

If you want to cry.  If you want to scream.  If you want to call an old friend to say Hi.  Do so...
But whatever you do, don't lose your hope... because without it, you're left in despair.  You're left to make unwise decisions that will ultimately close the door to God's provision and answer for your life.

Romans 12:12 - "Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times."