Goshen

Part I

“That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what will be done, And there is nothing new under the sun.”

Ecclesiastes 1:9

History repeats time and time again. The book of Corinthians reminds us that the events which are recorded in the Bible happened to them as a warning, but they were written down for our instruction, upon whom the end of the ages has come.

With each passing day, it grows clearer that this Earth, and the people which inhabit it, are facing challenges which are both unpredictable and extreme. Increasingly people are becoming aware of these dangers, even observing similarities between the events happening around them, and that which has been Written from the beginning….

Many would agree that we, in this generation, are in fact living in what the Bible calls the Latter days, and that the return of our Lord and Savior is imminent, and even at the doorstep.

Our world governments and politicians would have us believe that they are the answer, but they are wrong. God has another plan, and what has been written shall soon be!

The Global climate is changing. The dangers we face grow worse day by day, just as Jesus said they would. Increasing natural and man made disasters, wars, political unrest, a world economy teetering on the edge of collapse, not to mention an increasing number of people who are turning away from God while enslaving themselves to the ways of the world.

The Coming Famine

In the days of Israel, and his 12 sons, a great famine was in the land, yet God had a plan. He sent a man Joseph, to prepare a place for His people in a time of need. Joseph was an outcast. His own brothers hated, even tried to kill him. But through much trial, Joseph remained true to his God, and for that He was found worthy and gained The Lords favor, being elevated to the second highest place in all the Kingdom of Egypt.

Through Joseph, God not only saved His people, but perhaps of all Egypt and beyond. Even in the midst of a famine, God showed mercy on His people and led them to a fertile land… Goshen.  

In Genesis 47:6 Pharaoh says to Joseph, “The land of Egypt is before you. Have your father and brothers dwell in the best of the land; let them dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know any competent men among them, then make them chief herdsmen over my livestock.”

So Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions there and grew and multiplied exceedingly. Ge 47:27

In Goshen, the people were protected, nourished, and blessed of the Lord. Not only did the people prosper, but they multiplied exceedingly.

Another great famine is coming…

God is in this day, calling a few people with ears to hear, and eyes to see, to go before and prepare a place, just like Joseph. A place like Goshen. In fact The Lord has spoken to many of His servants in these days all over the world. Many individual Goshens are being established as this is written, all with a similar purpose.

Goshen is the type which we must look at to understand what God is doing in these days. In Prophesy, Egypt is well recognized as a type of the world system. Goshen in the natural, represents the best lands of Egypt, the Nile River delta. Goshen represents a place of blessing and protection in the storms of life. It is a physical as well as spiritual place.

In scripture we find that Israel entered the land of Goshen at the beginning of the seven year famine. A parallel can be seen in this to the seven year tribulation period which Jesus spoke of, which is also indeed named in Jer 30:7 the time of Jacob’s(Israel’s) trouble.

We can easily read from the book of Revelation, that a time of great trouble awaits this Earth. Jesus also  warns in Matthew 24, that tribulation shall come to the people of God. However, Revelation also speaks of the church, (In prophecy, The Woman, REV 12) being carried into the wilderness to a place God had prepared for her.

One other parallel exists in the type of Goshen. It was in Goshen that the Passover occurred. The Passover in scripture represents Christ. The sacrificial lamb was slain, it’s blood applied to the doorposts as protection against the destroyer, and it’s body eaten which represents partaking of the entire body of Christ. If we know that God’s word, the Bible is Christ, then we can see that we must be partakers of it’s entirety, otherwise we have no protection against Satan.

It is in these places, which God is preparing, just like the ark, that His people will be sheltered and protected against the tribulation coming upon this earth. Just like in Goshen, the people of the world will look upon God’s people and see a literal demonstration of the Kingdom of God on the Earth, as they are spared the plagues, multiplied and prospered there, by the favor of the Lord.

Goshen Part II

This is what I commanded them, saying, “Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be My people. And walk in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well with you. Yet they did not obey or incline their ear, but followed the counsels and the dictates of their evil hearts, and went backward and not forward. Since the day that your fathers came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have even sent to you all My servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending them. Yet they did not obey Me or incline their ear, but stiffened their neck. They did worse than their fathers.”    Jeremiah 7:23-26

God in His mercy, never failed to warn Israel of impending judgment. Each time giving them ample time to repent and turn from their wickedness. Today is no different. God has indeed been warning His people for many years that judgment is at the doorstep. However the majority of God’s people turn a deaf ear, just as Israel did.

The Lord has warned us through Prophetic events, such as 9/11 and the rebuilding of One World Center. He has also warned us through His servants, people like David Wilkerson, whose congregation at Times Square Church, was warned days and months before the tragic event of 9/11. (See Resources)

The message of coming judgment has gone forth, the prophets have warned for many years now, so that God’s people might understand the times and seasons. God has been going to great lengths to awaken His people. Why? So that His people would be made ready.

Some are being called to make preparations in the spirit, some in the natural, some both. Some are being called to make preparations for themselves, some for many others. 

Joseph heard the Father’s call. But we must remember the parable, Joseph was the least of all his brothers. God is using the least among His people to sound the alarm in these days, because those who have elevated themselves through pride to places of authority in the body of Christ are indeed deaf and blind to His word. These are not able to hear because their hearts are hardened, their spiritual eyes are shut, and their ears are deaf to what the Holy Spirit is speaking in this time. The message is out there, it is available to every believer, the watchman have sounded the alarm.

God has warned His people of many tragic events soon to unfold including, civil wars, nuclear disasters & attacks, earthquakes, great floods, famine, tsunamis, enemy invasions, asteroids and other cosmic events. This should not come as a shock to any Christian, for the Word warns of just such things coming upon the earth. Remember Jesus said when they say peace, peace then destruction shall surely come.

 

A Faithful Testimony

My name is Mark, and this is the testimony of events that God has brought forth in My life which have led to the Vision He has given to me regarding Goshen.

My close walk with the Lord began in the Fall of 2008, when I gave my life to Jesus, amidst a crumbling US economy. Since then The Lord has revealed to me on many instances that He uses people and events to warn His people. One such event occurred on 9/29/08, when the stock market crashed a record 777.7 points, a 7% drop on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, which is translated The Day of Judgment.

Several years later, The Lord began to reveal to me the days and seasons which are upon all of us. He began to speak to me of the soon return of His son, and a desperate need to be spiritually prepared. I committed myself to study and following the leading of the Holy Spirit. The more I obeyed and sought His wisdom, the more wisdom and revelation I received.  

He began to speak to me of the need to prepare not only spiritually, but also physically, as the days ahead would bring much tribulation, uncertainty and confusion to those not found trusting fully in The Lord. Not only did He desire that I should prepare for my family, but more importantly for the needs of others, knowing that many would be unprepared for the coming calamities which would soon fall upon the Earth.

The more I sought Him, the clearer the picture became. In 2011 He began to speak to me of the need to establish a place of refuge in the area where we lived. The refuge was to be based upon the concept of an agrarian society. The traditional diversified farm dates back thousands of years, and is time proven technique. Much more so than today’s methods of food production, which are heavily dependent upon cheap energy. An agrarian society is centered around farming, just as it was in the days of Joseph. 

The Lord also revealed that a great migration was about to take place, which would affect many areas of the United States. One of which included portions of Maine & New Hampshire. For this reason, a large number of people would be traveling through the area which The Lord revealed to be a place of shelter or refuge, our Goshen.  

Over the next few years He began to introduce people that shared a common vision, bringing them together into a small group of individuals fully committed to The Lord and to fulfilling the vision which He has given. As this group has grown, the vision has also expanded and come into sharper focus.

Through the leading of The Holy Spirit, God is moving the Assembly to prepare for many challenges which lie ahead. Doors are opening, people are being re-positioned, and The Lord is pouring out His blessing and favor upon those in this area to enable them to be a great blessing in the days to come.

Who We Are

Is this a new church? No. We come from many churches and religious backgrounds. The purpose of this Assembly, as The Lord Himself has defined it, is to manifest the body of Christ in these days. We are not limited by doctrine or creed, but only in submission to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He leads and directs our steps. He causes us to prosper in the way, enabling us to do His good pleasure, and be a light to others who will see the truth.

We are tasked to build a refuge in the wilderness. A city set high upon a hill, that cannot be hidden, for all to see.  

Is this assembly open to anyone? Yes and no, for in these times The Lord has a place for every member of His body. Some are indeed called by Him to prepare, some to others works of ministry, but all are equal in the Body of Christ. God chooses whom He will, if you are reading this, He may have chosen you as well. Only The Lord can say, and we leave it in His hands to decide.

If you find the voice of the Holy Spirit leading in this direction, then there is a good chance that The Lord has planted you here for a reason. To protect you in the days ahead and possibly even to use you to help others. If you believe by His leading that this might be the case, we encourage you to seek Him for understanding. The Lord has promised to multiply our assembly in the days ahead, and you might be one whom He has called to take part. If so God will surely lead your steps.

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