The Crow Chronicles #8
‘God Protects - the True Battle’
By Stephen Bennett 7/6/2024
All Aboard
This piece was written by the Crow Chronicler three months after Covid and the slippery slope of when the pandemic started. He speaks of our global enemy coming (satanas in full rage), like a pirate ship full of pirates. The devil enemy boarding the ships of humanity in all areas of life, using the things of this natural world against society. He asks the Lord a question, “What am I to do?” It’s is something I have been praying a lot in recent years. “Lord teach me to navigate this end-time future, we have never been here before.” There is so much to do in these last days; the world absolutely needs to hear the TRUTH. It is rising more and more around the world every day.
However, despite the intensity of the battles ahead, God’s people will enter into an end-time renewal and strength like we’ve never seen before. God will protect in the last days! He promises the writer that even his home will be his sanctuary of protection and re-birthing for a time such as this (Esther 4:14). God can do that for all of us in these times as we enter ‘the end of the ages.’
‘Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. 1 Corinthians 10:11.
Those days have come, and as we live by faith and surrender to His will our homes need not suffer the attacks of the ‘pirates.’ The Lord’s blood protects and His angels minister, and none of the ills of ‘Egypt’ world will come near our dwellings (Psalm 91).
We will not have to flee our states or homes in fear, where we are called to be, to go elsewhere where we rationally think the grass seems greener. The Lord said to the writer, “the true battle is spiritual… stay grounded for God protects,” He is the divine protector, our shield of steel and our Buckler keeping us and our lives all together.
The true Church of this era has to be strong and know how to live, navigate and be prepared for the testing and chaos that is coming on the world. What the Crow Chronicler writer saw and heard from Holy Spirit back in 2020, we are now entering into that day, which began in haste post the global pandemic. The world has now accelerated into a new time heading toward the end. For the Church, it has already been a time of preparation and prioritizing what is important with fresh consecration and surrender to all the Lords purposes.
The truth of these days are dark, mixed with the emerging light of Truth. Even the prophet Amos says; ‘Woe to you who desire the day of the Lord! For what good is the day of the Lord to you? It will be darkness, and not light.’ Amos 5:18. For some in the world this can all be overwhelming, but we must maturely, intelligently, question and enquire. “What have I given my life to? How do I navigate this time? Where is it all heading?
We are certainly in an era of great spiritual war – but God Protects. Before you read this Chronicle, the following songs may inspire you. I wrote Lord of Thunder and Always in the early 90s (you can see the story in the descriptions on the Youtube channel). Prophetic songs declaring our God as a Warrior Man of War, and that He will never leave us and is always there in the battles, as the outpouring of Holy Spirit on all flesh continues in the last days. Listen loud, on the links from Stephen Bennett Music TV on Youtube.
‘Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.’ Psalm 33:3.(KJV)
May Jesus stir your hearts to tell people the truth, saving many from falling away! ‘Lord of thunder you are a man of war / We are your warriors we want to hear you roar!’ ‘Don’t leave me alone don’t let me go / I need you more and more / I want to know You.’
(Click link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTFTWgM1ul8
for the song Lord of Thunder by Stephen Bennett, blog author)
(Click link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOOQDYRIDug
for the song Always by Stephen Bennett, blog author).
Last Days Now
We are certainly now in the End-Times / the Last Days. The world is set to radically change and accelerate 2024+ (politically, economically, & spiritually) and we are already seeing that in the world. There will eventually be an ending to all of this, as clearly stated in the Bible (see Matthew 24 / Revelation 18). The rapid changes, precedes the eventual return of Jesus Christ to the earth. The undoing of life as we know it will not be easy to accept for many. However, in this time Holy Spirit will continue to be poured out on earth (Acts 2:17), people everywhere are, and will awaken to know Jesus Christ, the world’s true Lord and Saviour.
Young and old alike, are being activated by the Spirit to see, hear, dream, and prophesy with vision and revelation. Hence these Crow Chronicles; this includes strategies in what to do, prophetic warnings, specific things that will happen, and needed direction in how to respond to what God is saying with all that is coming on the earth. We must strengthen our hearts and faith in these increasing difficult days; be encouraged, run and not get weary, and be in a positive faith-filled hope for our coming salvation in Christ… into an amazing creative eternity.
The Crow Chronicler
For those new to the Chronicles, the prophetic writer is a good friend. He is an older believing gentleman; solid in faith for decades, highly professional and creative in business, and a family man all his life. The past 9 years, he’s been captured by the Spirit of God in dreams, visions, mainly in the night hours, with such clarity, of things he knew nothing about previously. He’s faithfully written what the Lord shows him. It has even been fearful at times to share with church leaders, family and friends, as it can sound crazy. However, the prophesies are for this time, and a privilege for me to be a part of and in synergy with the prophetic detailed words he brings.
As God shakes the nations in these last days, many will also experience the ‘invasions of God’s Spirit’ in their lives. Hear the prophetic trumpeting of God in the last days as it is written. ‘I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations (Jesus)’ (Haggai 2:7).
My friend’s experience is not unlike a prophet of old; the Spirit of God invades life and he has no choice but to listen, and obediently write what the Lord says. As end-time writers ministry we partner with him in this series of blogs named The Crow Chronicles, to reach out and encourage many in the world, who also experience the newness of a growing outpouring of God’s Spirit (Acts 2:17).
The following is the full unedited text, received and written by the Crow Chronicler; a challenging message but one of hope for God’s people in the midst of global change. It reads like an apocalyptic movie, but again, let it speak for itself and inspire you to intentionally learn and be prepared…
Chronicle original text:
2020 06.01 ***** 2:54am (now3:51am)
I woke up thinking about something that i had been dreaming, and that, for some reason, cannot remember now. I woke up believing that it was, in some way, common knowledge that “we are being ‘boarded’ now”. “Boarded” like when an enemy ship of pirates board a ship at sea that they have just overtaken- have drawn close to, and are now boarding to defeat in battle. But WE are the “overtaken” ship, and WE will soon be “boarded” by the enemy.
(Later: I remembered that this dream about being “boarded” is the same dream as i had on 10.01.2019- 6 months before the “pandemic- but I didn’t remember that when i was writing above- until I re-read the original dream)
I think now of an earlier dream or conversation in which China and Russia attack in some unsuspecting way, conquer us, and then “divide the spoils”. The picture and the language are the same now, as then. I believe that God is confirming this event to me now.
Later: the reference to “divide the spoils” was from 2020 04.24
So what are we to do, Lord- what am I to do. Why are you telling me this again and waking me up with a sense of urgency. What is my purpose, Lord- more than just appearing as an idiot.
I then felt I was to start reading the Book of Ezekiel.
Why, in Ezekiel, are You confirming Your conversations to me now? “Jerusalem” is us and “Tyre” is our collection of giant, satanically-controlled companies- Big Tech, Big Pharma, and Big Ag, etc.. Why does it align SO perfectly with what You have, just now, (and also told me before)- including the “sinking of a great ship”, and other images. It’s EXACTLY the same.
There WILL be an uncovering. An uncovering of their nakedness, and a revealing of their many sins- (including the sins of deception that are happening NOW). For this is NOT of the people, but is of a far greater and more powerful enemy of the people. That is why the people do not matter to that “enemy”, and why the lives of those people are so easily destroyed by him- for he does not care about THEM. For THEY are NOT our true enemy, but are only being used and deceived by him for his advantage right now. They are immaterial and inconsequential to him and to his plans. The true battle is in the spiritual realm and only being played out here- like marionettes on a stage of cardboard and strings. This battle before you now will be short-lived, and is but the boiling of the pot. The greater threat and the greater destruction are but days before you- but they are MY “days”, not yours. This now is but as a tempest upon the darkened sea of My calamity. Selah
They, the agents of the enemy, are not defeated quickly because the enemy is within the gates and has infiltrated the ranks. But i see the smoldering dusts of ruin before me. The aftermath of a greatly destructive fire, and the smokes of battle still before us. A great quietness and a great time of introspection. A time of “My why”, and of My answering to many many questions. A time of coming home, and a time of scales falling from the eyes of My beloved. A time in which new lessons are understood and old wounds are healed. A banding together of families- some by birth and some by My necessity. But this will be a time of melting hearts and of dissolving pride. THIS is a time of My renewal.
This is now a gathering together in the quieted silence that precedes a great battle. When shields and bucklers are gathered, swords are prepared and feet are shod within armored sandals. For this is a time of preparation for My children. A time of Great shielding by faith, and of the arming by My Word to you now. A time for you of My greater understanding of the lessons of war- and also of My greater love.
(***** IMPORTANT- show this to (his wife)
These deceived warriors will not breech your walls or your doors, My son- so do not worry. For this is a place of My sanctuary for you and for yours. This is a nest of My protection for you- and the quieted tomb of My rebirth within you.
For these are but demons and will recede as a black smoke is pulled from a room- under the doors and whisped away into his hell. They will be without a trace- like a nightmare awakens a child, and is then gone with the morning light. For they have come to create fear and confusion, and their task is now done. But their absence will reveal another more sinister enemy- like pawns before the queen. The BLACK “queen”. But walls will be built higher.
That is all of which He will speak to me tonite.
(Later)
2021 10.17:
Note: Exactly as in Jeremiah, this invading force upon us, and His place of refuge for us is like the remnant of Israel left after the babylonians took captive the rest of the nation. At that time, as in Joel 2, the invading “army” was from the Lord, NOT from the enemy. At that time, God did NOT want for the remnant (US- God’s “witnesses”) to flee to the anticipated “safety” of Egypt. Just also as WE now are NOT to flee California for Texas, or elsewhere. For HE is our protection- our “Shield and Buckler”. Know this.
(Next night)
2021 10.18:
The time above is Jeremiah 46- exactly the same as my entry first entry from 2020 06.01, including the “shield and buckler” reference.
Crazy
2023 02.27
The time above is also SPECIFICALLY Psalm 91. I just found this:
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you. Only with your eyes shall you look, And see the reward of the wicked. Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone. You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot. “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation.””
(Psalms 91:1-16)
In addition to the “shield and buckler” reference, Psalm 91 also include the same image of “a nest of My protection for you”, “your dwelling place”, and the “terror by night”, noted within my original entry above from 2020 06.01. Crazy
Blog Writer:
The Holy Spirit’s plans and strategies in the last days is an essential major shift in the end-time remnant Church. We must give our complete trust, and surrender to the will of God to walk by faith in every facet of life. We’re in a spiritual war unlike any time in history, and the ‘hidden Church’ is and has been, over many years, been prepared in the crucibles of testing and chaos in this world. ‘Which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. (Revelation 3:10). To the point that we cannot only just rely on the paradigms of religious church organizations old or contemporary, as we’ve known them, for our relationship with God, as some, even the pinnacle of the best, have proved extremely fallible as we all have witnessed. The last days Church has to move with the Lord’s strategies and change.
There is also a new end-time sound coming from the Church that will permeate the earth reflecting this dynamic shift and helping release nations to the Lord (Acts 15:16-17, more of that in a later blog; a message I have written, sang, and prophesied about for almost 40 years).
As this one man has chronicled like no other I have ever met, it’s now obvious to me that my friend’s writings and voice has been made ready with revelation for these days, and I’m sure along with many others out there. I encourage you to pray, seek God, and have strong communion with Jesus and His word, so you can truly know Him and the absolute truth of these times. As this song says; ‘Take this cup / Eat my bread / Do this in remembrance of Me.’ Church be intentional in everything.
(click this link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0VQkk5S5rc
for the song Communion by Stephen Bennett, blog author).
Final Thought
Blog Writer: None of us have been in the end of the end-times before! We must be ready, and be true sons and daughters of God, ‘led by the Spirit’ (Romans 8:14).
As said, the shifts and changes are accelerating upon us, and we all need to know how to navigate the chaotic and pressured times ahead. If you’re in struggle street, God has a family / church / company of people / tribe / a place where you’ll fit; ask God and he will show you.
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As we say: More chronicles still to come… as the crow flies…
Epilogue: It’s a New Era
In 2021, I wrote a blog stating; ‘we have now transitioned in this time of immense change, into a New Era of History, both in the world and in the Church.’ Things have never been the same since the pandemic, and will not be ever again. Slowly… a ‘New much needed Awakening’ has emerged in the world, but now in May 2024, it is moving forward rapidly. Not just in spiritual awareness, but millions of people are informed and awakened to the lies, deceptions and agendas of this world, that were, and still are being enforced upon humanity.
(read the blog at the following link)
(https://www.endtimewriters.com/blog/a-new-era-of-history-begins)
End Time Writers
In 2021, God told me to start www.endtimewriters.com to help encourage a new breed of bold writers and creatives in this time. Since then the Spirit had me write another extensive book on the last book of the Bible, called, Revelation - The Terrible and the Good. (Written in a creative, movie style, in the first person of Apostle John).
(See website with my 12 books, 8 are available as FREE pdf-ebook DOWNLOADS (including this one); at this time we choose to ‘sow them FREE’ in the urgency of the times).
Also check our previous blogs relevant to this piece; ‘Crow Chronicles #1,#2,#3,#4,#5,#6’#7 &‘Wake Up! New Normal? Really?’
Yes! We are in the Midst of Great Change
THIS IS IMPORTANT. God is gathering His believing people. If you are in a church / religious situation, and are experiencing or struggling in these following things: control, rejection, various abuse, not safe, not happy, being shut down, shunned, needing to conform to a culture without questioning. You can’t have an opinion that goes against the protocols of the movement or organization. To be truly involved and accepted you need to go through a series of conforming steps, that will change you to the culture’s ways. If it feels wrong and uncomfortable, wake up, and use your critical thinking; intelligently question things, and seek answers, don’t put up with these situations!
2 Corinthians 7:11 ‘In all things YOU proved yourselves to be clear in this matter.’ It’s more than OK, to make steps to leave the abuse…
Explore new possibilities, study and know the word, learn to navigate your spiritual life and relationship with Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit, relevant to the end-time world we live in now. If you lack wisdom ask God and He will make a way liberally… (James 1:5).
Always ask for wisdom in every circumstance. (Proverbs 8:9-11)
Always trust in the Lord first (Psalm 37)
The Holy Spirit, expressly says these things are for our time; take heed. ‘For your merchants were the great men of the earth, for by your sorcery ALL THE NATIONS were deceived’ (Rev 18:23).
‘And He (Jesus) said: “Take heed that you NOT BE DECEIVED for many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore DO NOT GO AFTER THEM.” (Luke 21:8)
World Deceived?
The whole world will eventually be deceived by false religion and world leaders, all connected of one mind and purpose, who eventually give all their power and control to the demonic beast satanic system of world government (Rev 17:17). We cannot stop this from happening, as God Himself will actually allow it all; why? To get the full attention of mankind and give last opportunities for salvation, and to ultimately fulfill all His words of prophecy, then Jesus will return to earth to claim all that are His. It’s clearly time to be a part of the gathering remnant Church, to learn how to navigate life with your purpose, in the onslaught of a crumbling world system who’s time is short.
What is Your Life Worth?
Ask yourself, “What am I giving my life to?” “How do I navigate the future positively, in an ever changing world of chaos and deception?” “Do I really know the Lord Jesus Christ?” “Am I waiting on the Lord and following the Holy Spirit?” “Am I ready to be gathered?” “Did He really talk about an end of all things?”
The last question… is a loud yes… Jesus spoke much in the gospels about the end. If you are a Christian, the Bible says to be diligent, sober minded, prayerful, and watchful, knowing what is coming in the last days (Luke 21:36, 1Peter 4:7, 5:8, Rev 3:2).
You can’t turn away once you know, it is important to be keenly aware, not living in fear or worry, but secure in your faith; anticipating our salvation drawing near, when Jesus will actually return to earth (Romans 13:11)! You can ONLY please God by faith…
‘But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.’ Hebrews 11:6.
Your life is inherently wonderful and valuable to the Lord and for impacting this world. If you ignore this truth about the end of these days we live in… you are ignoring the word of God. The words of Jesus about these end days, are in scripture to wake us up; give us signs, wisdom and understanding.
Is ‘normal’ coming back on earth? Not now. Follow the words of the Lord and you will find out… stay awake! (Joel 2:1, Matt 24, Luke 21).
Do you Believe?
I have heard Christians say, “I don’t believe in the end-times,” or “We don’t go there, it’s too negative and doesn’t help people in living their ‘best life.’” or “God is about love and He wouldn’t do that.” Oh really…? So we just read and believe the bits of the Bible that suit us, as if only some of the words are true? That is unintelligent, illogical, ridiculous and ultimately deceptive.
As the Crow Chronicler has said: ask yourself the question: “What type of Christian am I?” Here is a statistical fact; there are over 50,000 versions of Christianity on earth! No wonder people are confused; there is only supposed to be one… If you were the devil, where would you hide out the most? In your red latex suit with a pitch fork and horns? No, but in religion… as a false light, ‘and no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light,’ (2 Corinth 11:14).
Most false religions and cultic organizations (contemporary or otherwise), and the demonic jezebel spirits that drive them, abuse… (some brutally, often sexually). They deceive, dilute, rob, steal, control, punish, blind, merchandise, serve ‘god money mammon,’ and grip the hearts of seekers however they can; all in an attempt to keep people away from truly knowing the Lord and in the process… promoting themselves as the best and the brightest. Some don’t even realise they do this, and cause major detriment, suffering and pain to many.
Others are so subtle you can’t see it straightaway, some are obvious to the knowledgeable; the worst…look like Christian but they are not… some are just companies run by CEO’s that use you for their ends. Again they may not see it that way, you are just giving everything for their vision, and yet you have nothing to show for it, except unfulfillment. The percentage of deceptive leaven may be lower, but Jesus warns us to be completely aware of it (Matthew 16:6-12). Jesus saw right through the Pharisees Judaic hypocrisy, and the false doctrines of the day, and had no problem calling them out (John 8:44)! In scripture we are warned…‘Come out of her My people…’ Revelation 18:4. The shout out is to ‘turn away from them…’ Leave those narcissists and be free to know Jesus…
The multi-religious confusion today, on every level, is a direct attack on humanity… for what is true, and should be spiritually normal and powerful. If you understand the Bible (and you can), the end-times are greatly spoken of; prophesied from the beginning to the last page.
It’s also a great inherent part of the New Testament gospel, for it’s the culmination of everything that God has always intended for humanity; the earth, the heavens and His mind blowing eternal plans.
It’s never too late to believe!
Jesus said, “unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3,7)… that is your awakening! Now we are in 2024 and the years are flying by, the normal as we knew it pre-pandemic ended… (the world was already spiraling out of control until then). So what is our normal now?
New normal has emerged as not normal at all! Yes… really; and we still have to get on with life’s business in the mundane and profound each day… Holy Spirit is pouring out on all flesh Acts 2:17; the Church is gathering, the question is, “What will you do?”
By Stephen Bennett and The Crow Chronicler - 7/6/2024
After-thought
“But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers” 1 Peter 4:7. Jesus said; ‘For the things concerning Me have an end’ (Luke 22:37b).
‘He (Jesus) who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”’ Rev 22:20.
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PRAYER OF FAITH: The Call to give your life to Jesus Christ.
No matter where you are in your Christian walk, Jesus is with you; in your triumphs and trials, to the end! If you have never known God; know this;
“Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world (ages)” Amen’ Matthew 28:20. ‘But he who endures to the end shall be saved. And the gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.’ Matthew 24:13-14.
Pray this prayer from your heart and your spirit will come alive to God, for with him there is hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).
“My Father in heaven, I give you my life, I repent of all my sin, recreate me brand new. I give you my heart. Fill me Lord Jesus Christ with Your Holy Spirit. I believe You died for me on the cross, and by Your shed blood, you washed away my sins once and for all. Raise me from my deadness of my life to live a new life, just like you Jesus, when you were raised from the dead; I believe you did that. Make my spirit reborn, and let me come alive too, filled with Your Holy Spirit.”
“I believe I belong to you Lord. Help me to know you well, teach me Your ways, that I become all that I am meant to be. Help me to love and find love. I thank you Lord that you will always be with me, Amen.”
If you have genuinely prayed this prayer to Jesus Christ, in your seeking of God, or you’re coming back to Him, DM Instagram or FB or email. Talk to other Christians you may know, and seek to find a solid believing Church where you can grow.
(Click-link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHZiIah2glY for the song 23 by Stephen Bennett, blog author. From Psalm 23 to minister peace and hope to you… ‘The Lord is my shepherd / I shall not want).
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