

### RAPTURE

JESUS IS COMING

Are You Ready?

LINDA CANNON

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CONTENTS

Thoughts

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: Childhood Memories

Chapter 2: The Night I Met Jesus

Chapter 3: The Blue Eyed Snake

Chapter 4: The Ball of Fire Went Through Me

Chapter 5: Rapture

Chapter 6: Dreams: The Blood of Jesus

Chapter 7: The Room Full Of Water-1998

Chapter 8: Jesus Is Coming For His Bride

Chapter 9: Another Miracle

Chapter 10: 1999

Chapter 11: The Dream of 2012- The Clock in the Clouds

The Prayer of Salvation

Summary

Conclusion

About The Author

# THOUGHTS

This book is a series of short stories describing the unique visions the Holy Spirit allowed me to see. Because of the many visions, encounters, and dreams I've experienced, they have been categorized by years.

I kept hearing the Lord repeating, "Tell them I'm coming and expose the enemy." This book not only talks about the Rapture, but also how the enemy tries to stop the child of God. It is my testimony that God will keep His promises.

One day I petitioned the Lord, "What am I to do with all of these visions?" The dream's and visions the Lord allowed me to see are real, and I still remember them today like yesterday. I'm not a professional writer; nevertheless, I believe He wants me to share these visions, and this is what I've attempted to do in this book. The Holy Spirit helped me sketch the visions. See, when I sketched the vision I would also worship and praise Jesus.

For those who don't know who the Holy Spirit is, He is the third person of the trinity of God. He is the Spirit of God.

Please note that a person does not have to, have visions to know Jesus. I don't know why God chose to give me dreams and visions. In the Bible He gave dreams and visions. There are many prophets and ordinary people in the Bible that God gave dreams and visions too. One person was Joseph, a seventeen year old youth the son of Jacob. Read about his story in the book of Genesis.

" _Now Joseph had a dream, and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more. So he said to them, "Please hear this dream which I have dreamed:"_

" **Genesis 37.5-6"**

Another account was a man name Daniel. It says in the Bible that this man name Daniel received visions.

" _In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision."_

" _Daniel 10:1"_

Also in the New Testament it tells the story about a devout man name Cornelius.

" _About_ _the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God coming in and saying to him, "Cornelius!"_

Acts 10:3 NKJV

# DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to the Almighty God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, and my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for His glory. I also dedicate this book to my family and the body of Christ.

HOLY, HOLY, MY GOD IS HOLY

# ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

First of all, I thank God for trusting me with this assignment and pray it brings all glory to Him. I also want to thank my children Alexis, Lewis, and Antjuan for being there for me and helping me as much as they could.

I thank God for all those who were connected to this assignment. I thank all the people who prayed for me and have been there for me.

I thank my intercessory prayer partners, pastor Yaquib and wife his Tabby Masih, and the prayer team. They go everywhere that God sends them to, pray for our nation.

I thank my lay pastors, Mike and Wilma Lancaster, mother and father of the group JOSHUA, who prays for me and my children consistently. I thank God for them.

I want to thank all my sisters in Christ who continually encouraged me.

I want to thank Wendell Fowler and Kay Hardnett _for_ their help in bringing this assignment together. Only God knows all we endured while bringing this book forth.

# INTRODUCTION

_I_ _do_ _not_ _believe_ _life's_ _events_ _happen_ _by_ _accident._ _God_ _had_ _a_ _reason_ _and_ _allowed_ _me_ _to_ _experience_ _exclusive_ _visions._

"He lives, and the joy is in my heart." These are the words that came out of my mouth after giving my life to Jesus in October of 1996 and discovering Jesus did die on the cross. Jesus is alive and coming again soon. I truly believe that Jesus did at one time literally walk on this earth.

There is a God who lives and is real and He sent His only begotten son to this earth. I know Jesus is real because He revealed Himself to me through His Spirit. I'm sharing what God has revealed to me through many visions, encounters, dreams, and revelations.

When I was only a child, God revealed Himself to me. I believe God has kept His hand on me even unto this day. When He visited me as a child it was like electricity shooting through my little body, and it scared me so much that I didn't tell a soul until after giving my life to Christ. This encounter with God as a child eventually came back to me, and I still remember it like yesterday. God did reveal Himself to me again, but not until I was forty years old.

I'll share many of these visions the Holy Spirit gave me and how the Holy Spirit moved into my life in the first year after I blissfully surrendered my life and heart to Jesus. The visions, encounters, and dreams were so real. Although I cannot really draw, I tried my best to sketch them. I do believe these visions were meant for me to share. I also hope to share my understanding of them through scriptures from the _King James Bible,_ which will help shed some light. Because this is what I felt the Holy Spirit wanted me to do.

# CHAPTER 1

### CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

THE LIGHTNING BOLT

As a child, I used to love watching my Grandmother Betty on Sunday mornings in church as she worshipped God. Just a child, I could sense something special about my grandmother's style of worship. Thinking back on the days when she was living, I still remember the good times we shared as a family. Every Sunday after church, my family would always come together, have dinner, and share in loving fellowship.

I remember those events so well, especially where we lived when they took place: up the street from an ocean bay—I can still remember all of that water. One day while playing, I remember lifting up my hands with praises and tightly closing my tiny eyes, imitating my grandmother. I was only seven or eight years old, and I was imitating the way that grandmother praised and worshiped. While imitating grandmother's worship, though, I got sincere. Suddenly, something struck my little body like a bolt of electricity, and it went throughout my body. This should have scared me, but it didn't—at least not enough to tell my parents. After it happened I don't know why my little mind thought that God was angry with me and I thought He said, "Don't play with me." But I know now that, rather than anger, it was love, and that God inhabited my praise. I was a child, and this praise was from my heart.

Years after grandmother died, I spoke on the phone with my cousin, Queen, who had lived with grandmother since she was a child. "There was a difference in my new house's environment after grandmother died as compared to when I lived with her" Queen said. "I didn't know what it was then, but now I know it was because grandmother was a praying woman." After that conversation, I was happy to think about those words about my grandmother. I was only a little child when she died, so this conversation with my cousin Queen helped me understand that my grandmother did not just worship on Sunday mornings—she worshipped God every day.

Her favorite hymn was "Everlasting Life Is Free," and when she died she left me something to remember as she lay peacefully in her coffin: the big smile on her face. Both of my grandmothers died within one week of each other.

THE BALL OF FIRE

When I was eight years old

Even as a child (after the visitation from the Holy Spirit and the lightning bolt encounter), I had an urge to write. One time, when about eight or nine years old and in third grade, my teacher asked the class to write a report. As if it happened yesterday, I can still see the expression on my teacher's face when she read my report. "Linda, you have quite an imagination," she remarked.

That's because my paper was about a ball of fire falling to the earth! It was intensely penetrating my little mind at the time, so I felt compelled to explain how this ball of fire would hit the earth.

For some reason I felt it would be in the summer because, in a dream I had as a child, I was enjoying a sunny day at a park when, suddenly, a round, burning inferno dropped out of the sky and fell to earth. It was so real to me. And after giving my life to Christ at forty, this experience came flooding back to my remembrance in full bloom. I never really knew at the time, but I believe now that the Holy Spirit wanted it written—maybe not as a child, but maybe as an adult, in this book.

THINGS BEGIN TO CHANGE

It was a cold day in 1966

After the death of my grandmothers it was time to move. My parents were eager to move the family. My mother had promised her mother, Grandma Amy that she would move closer to her siblings. My father was just trying to move on after the loss of Grandma Betty. Being so young, all I remember is that I missed my grandmothers and my little heart was hurting. Things were changing so quickly.

It was a cold day in 1966 when the family moved to Indiana. _Oh, it's so cold,_ I remember thinking, and I had never seen snow so that was exciting for me. The family was transitioning into a new, colder environment. Indiana was now our new home. As time went on, I became a teenager and stopped going to church regularly. By that time, my mother and father had divorced.

My mother would have to be the breadwinner for ten kids now. As time went by, I found myself completely out of the loop in terms of church. I'd gotten away from the lessons I was taught as a child. Partying was becoming my thing. It's not that I did anything wicked, I just didn't want to attend church anymore; it was no longer on my weekly agenda. I'd gotten so completely away from church that I became attached to the secular world.

Mother always prayed, and I witnessed how God kept her and helped her to raise us. I saw how she would pray in our home, even when it stormed outside; it was as if she didn't hear the storming because she was so caught up in her prayer. One Sunday, at mother's house, she said, "Linda, why don't you come with me to church this Sunday night" My church is putting on a play?" Mother had asked me many times before and my answer was always, "Maybe," if I couldn't come up with a better excuse. But this particular time something seemed different, so I accepted the invitation. Not only did I go, but my sister and Larry my fiancé also accompanied me.

# CHAPTER 2

### THE NIGHT I MET JESUS

I'd never heard of the Rapture

It started on October 27, 1996. I didn't go to church that night thinking about giving my life to God, but I am truly glad I went. Ironically, a play called "The Rapture" was presented during the service, and it showed Jesus coming to get His creations off the earth and take those who had been anticipating and preparing for His return back to Heaven.

In the play, while the congregation worshipped, their loved ones suddenly vanished. Those remaining were weeping and looking around for their missing loved ones. The pastor comforted the congregation, attempting to explain what happened. Tears in his eyes, he explained, "The Rapture has taken place." The minister thought to himself and expressed to the teary-eyed congregation that Jesus had left him also because even he was not yet ready for Jesus' return. With tears streaming down his cheeks, he admitted how foolish he had been to squander his life before he met God. He went on to explain that that was why he was left behind: the Lord was looking for faithful servants. The Lord came only for those who were seeking Him.

As the curtains came down, I sat there astonished by the play, blown away. My mother's pastor gave an altar call, and I found myself running to the altar. The play was so real I became fearful. I told myself _,_ _I'm not_ _going_ _to_ _hell_ _for_ _anyone,_ _and I won't be left behind._ Yes, the play scared me into Jesus' loving arms; it was the best thing that ever could have happened to me.

I went to the altar and a middle-aged woman prayed the sinner's prayer with me and directed me to Jesus. Whenever I see this beautiful saint in my church, I have to hug her.

Before meeting Jesus, no one could tell me anything—I was sensible but thick-headed. I also was on my way to hell. Thank God for his mercy toward me. I thank God for my salvation, and I am grateful for his mercy.

After praying the sinner's prayer, I got off my knees and felt an awesome sense of glorious peace. It overwhelmed me so; I almost could not talk after returning to work. It stayed with me, and I recall returning to work and not saying much, so overwhelmed with peace.

Prior to this occurrence, I talked about God, but did not have a relationship with His Son, Jesus. However, after getting up off of my knees, I was changed. It was as if the world looked brighter, and my heart was full of joy and peace. I remember giggling from all the happiness in my heart; like a little child receiving candy. And all was good with the world. I wanted everyone to taste my sweet joy. "The joy is in my heart"—these were the words in my mouth.

Because of this born again experience, I wanted to share my joy. When Jesus comes into your heart He changes you. I was already doing some sketching, but after my born again experience I started to make cards just to give to others, so they could share my joy. I wanted to give everyone a handmade birthday card; it really made me happy to give. It wasn't much, but I wanted others to share in my joy. Not only was I in love with Jesus, but also I wanted everyone else to love Him.

There was one particular person I set my sights on. His religion was Hinduism. I remember giving him a birthday card. "Happy Birthday," I said to him one day and handed him a card. He was so excited you'd think he received a million dollars. It made me happy that he valued the joy I was sharing with him. I experienced an overwhelming peace and bliss, and I felt compelled to share.

This was the first seed I planted in the kingdom: the seed of joy I planted by sharing the joy Jesus had generously given to me, by sharing His love (Jesus wants everyone to know His joy).

THE ENEMY BLINDED HIM

Unfortunately, everyone was not overjoyed and full of peace, bubbling with joy in side but I didn't have words to describe my experience meeting Jesus. After I returned back to work Monday morning, in light of this overwhelming peace, I couldn't wait to share my good news.

"Hi, Allan," I whispered, and Allan responded with some joke, as he always did in the past. After this, we went on with our workday. But before the day was over I told Allan that I was saved. He didn't receive that too well. Though I wanted him to be happy for me, he bluntly told me that he did not believe in God.

Many days, perhaps a month, had passed when, one day, Allan stood in front of me along with two other coworkers. As we all were chatting, suddenly the Holy Spirit showed me a vision. As I looked up at Allan I saw a crown of old snakes circling his head, they covered his head and they looked ancient. I really didn't understand this vision; it was a little frightening at the time. This was the very first time I had ever experienced that sort of vision. I believe that the Holy Spirit revealed this vision to me so I would pray for him because the enemy had blinded him.

THE IN- FILLING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

_My_ _tongue._ _What's_ _happening?_ _What_ _is_ _happening_ _to_ _my_ _tongue?_ these are the thoughts that were going through my head as I started praying. This particular Sunday, after returning from church I got on my knees to pray. The language I heard next was not my own. Nor was my tongue my own. I will never forget the experience because this was the year I had my first encounter with the Holy Spirit.

I was praying in my room. I remember it so well: my first encounter with the living God, speaking in tongues. I was on my knees, talking to God, when, all of a sudden, it felt like something just took my tongue and started talking through it. It felt literally like my tongue was taken over. I really was in total shock at first. Just a little afraid, though it didn't really feel scary. It really is indescribable.

My bedside was becoming my altar. I looked forward to my time with Jesus. This is what Jesus wants us to do: seek Him.

In the book of Acts chapter 2: 1-4 it talks about when the Spirit of God came to earth in the Bible this is what happened **,**

" _And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."_

Acts 2: 1-4

" _But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him."_

Hebrews 11:6

Now ask the Lord to fill _you_ with His Spirit. He will. When I reflect back, I am so in awe of the Lord and grateful.

Before, partying with my friends and family was my thing. I was the life of the party. But when Jesus came into my heart, my life was totally transformed. I was losing friends and family quickly. Everyone likely thought different of me because my desires were changing. I was changed from the inside out, and I was in love with Jesus. I wanted to spend my time in the word and get to know Jesus more.

Early morning worship

One morning I rose early. It was uncommon for me to get up this early, but since I'd met Jesus I looked forward to it. The first time, I remember, it was as if someone came up to the side of my bed, and I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit.

I did not have any fear; it was a beautiful presence. After this I was eager to get up early to pray. I would rise up praying, singing, and dancing unto my Lord, and He would greet me every time. The enemy would also show up, trying to distract me with little knocks or cracks at the window before I could get started.

I kept praying because Jesus is eternally faithful. After praying to God, I felt strengthened by the anointing of the Holy Spirit. After that, I prayed the blessing of God would rest upon me.

DELIVERANCE

Just ask for His help

When I asked for help, God responded to me. Even when I thought He didn't hear me, He answered.

After getting home from work I could not wait to experience the Holy Spirit so I could learn more about Jesus. I was looking forward to being in His presence. Jesus never forsook me, and His precious Holy Spirit was teaching me how to fight the adversary.

The Holy Spirit taught me how to pray and, in time of adversity, to trust Jesus and to never give up. He showed me how to tell others about Jesus, how to forgive others quickly, and how to love the unlovable and those that persecute me without cause.

The Holy Spirit immediately started changing me. After knowing Jesus' message of love, hanging out and drinking with my friends was not as fun as it used to be. I was losing friends quickly, and some thought about me differently.

My interests started to change; my desire for the things that I used to love was starting to fade away. I preferred spending time with the Holy Spirit because He was revealing Jesus to me, and it was good. Before meeting Jesus, I was the life of the party who didn't know how to dial down the drinking and partying. After turning my life over to Jesus, my family and friends couldn't understand the new me. But I was so in love with Jesus that all I wanted was to be in His presence. I was like a little kid getting candy for the first time.

Just ask

It happened back in 1991. The reason it is so memorable is because I was pregnant with my youngest son. You talk about change, yes, He did it. Almost twenty years ago, God helped me quit smoking cigarettes. And, at that time in my life, I didn't know Jesus—at least not with my heart. See, I talked about Jesus and heard about him, but I did not have a personal relationship with him.

In every one of my pregnancies, the smell of a cigarette made me sick. So, one day (while pregnant with my last child), I decided that this was it. I made up my mind to stop smoking, even though it was hard. While sitting one day, I recalled that every time I had gotten pregnant, the smell of a cigarette made me sick. _So why not just quit this time?_ I thought, _the smell was too much to bear._

As a result, I just said a simple prayer: _"_ God, help me please. Take the cigarette taste and desire out of my mouth because I don't want to go back down tobacco road again."

After my delivery there was no desire for cigarettes, but I immediately went back to drinking. However, after giving my life to Jesus, the Holy Spirit took the desire of alcohol from me as well. It seems just like yesterday in my mind.

Liquor was always around the house—usually in a lower cabinet. I called it my stash. It was there if and when I wanted it. I still recall the day the Holy Spirit took that taste from my mouth. Just to think about alcohol sickened me—the idea made me gag and feel nauseous. The Lord will clean you up if you let Him. The Bible says,

" _For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."_

Rom. 10:13

My teacher in front of me

I will never forget one time when, as I sat down to start reading my Bible, I saw a man in front of me but could not see a face. He was dressed in white, and I could see the robe and its trimming in gold. He sat in front of me as if we were in a classroom, and He was my teacher. As I continue to look to the Holy Spirit, He continues to reveal Jesus more and more to me.

I was so eager to tell everyone about Jesus but, to me, there was one road block: I didn't feel like I was in the will of God. I said yes to Jesus, but realized I was not yet in God's will.

See, when I came to Jesus I was living with my fiancé. We were in the process of getting married, and it took us longer than expected. In the meantime, the enemy took advantage of the situation. But God started sharing His visions from the Holy Spirit and, instinctively, I began sketching them.

Soon after, the enemy came in to try to stop my joy and to shut up my praise. The enemy hated my praise and used many attacks to prove it because he hates the children of God, and _this_ child of God wanted to please the Lord. I grieved spiritually for a long time while waiting to get married. I learned what it felt like to hurt the heart of Jesus. It took us a while to get married, but the longer it took the more I fell in love with Jesus. Still, the enemy used every tactic to torment me. I will never forget the day that it literally felt like a knife was slicing through my heart.

But Jesus showed me how to trust Him and how merciful He is. I would always enter the house of God and praise God. I heard, like the sound of water, God say one Sunday while in worship "my mercy endureth forever _._ "

" _O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever."_

Psalm 136:1

Maybe He was comforting me because I had never read this scripture about the mercy of God. Until I read the word of God and heard His voice, I was constantly tormented until we got married.

Perhaps because I was not yet in the will of God, so maybe the enemy had a right to torment me. But thank God for His grace and mercy and His precious Holy Spirit, which helped me through this time. After we were married the enemy still attacked, but he could not torment me anymore. This tells me that the enemy is really after the child of God because, all the time I lived in sin before my conversion, I was _never_ tormented.

Nevertheless, the enemy continues to assail me by attacking my husband. After all I've gone through, I pray my experience helps someone find and trust in God by reading this story. God knew that, in my heart, I wanted to live right before Him. All I wanted was a Christian home and to have a relationship with Jesus.

Yes, some reminded me that the word says, "Do not be unequally yoked," but when I came to Jesus, my future husband and I were already in a relationship. I thought Jesus would change my new husband's circumstances but found out Jesus doesn't force His will onto anyone.

The Holy Spirit reminded me that God gave man a will. God wants us to walk with Him. He is merciful. However, when you love Jesus you don't want to hurt Him. I praise God He helped me get through that difficult time in my life. You have to seek Him with your whole heart and you will find Him. The Holy Spirit taught me many lessons through the torment I endured during that time of my life. To God be the glory!

# CHAPTER 3

### THE BLUE EYED SNAKE

One evening, after retiring to bed, I was eager to know more about Jesus so I began reading the Bible. What happened next should have scared me out of my mind. As I lay myself down upon my bed to read, I looked to the ceiling and saw a snake with blue eyes. Instantly, I knew it was the enemy using fear to keep me from reading the Bible. The enemy absolutely wanted to stop me from learning about Jesus. Undoubtedly, the enemy wanted me to jump out of bed in panic and fear and never read the word of God again.

When thinking back on that first encounter with the enemy and how he tried to use this fear to stop me, I am convinced that the Lord was with me because I was only a babe in Christ. It was the Holy Spirit in that room with me that kept me from leaping out of bed and running out of the room.

This is what the Holy Spirit taught me on that particular day: fear not the enemy.

" _Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."_

James 4:7

And, as time went by, the Holy Spirit continued to reveal His word to me. I wanted to tell others about Jesus, but the enemy sure didn't want me to.

PRAYING HANDS

A few days after receiving the Holy Spirit, just after finishing a prayer, I sat peacefully on the couch. Suddenly, two hands clasped together appeared before me. I believe the Holy Spirit was with me then.

Afterward, the visions and encounters started to occur more frequently, and the more I received and gave time to the Spirit of the Lord, the more the Holy Spirit trusted me.

THE SIGN OF THE CROSS

Back in my early days with the Lord, I attended a church camp meeting. The Lord was moving extraordinarily within the service. Afterward, I remember seeing the sign of the cross everywhere I went; the image was constantly in front of me. I could see it on my right everywhere I went. This was so real. That image of the cross stayed with me for a few weeks.

After a few days, while at my sink in the bathroom getting ready for church, the sign of the cross appeared before me. The Lord truly manifested Himself through His spirit.

I didn't understand this then, but I now believe the Lord anointed me. Maybe this is the reason I had the visions—only God knows.

THE ANCIENT DOOR

This vision was during a Sunday night service. As I worshiped, I experienced a vision in which I was standing on some steps and could see a door. The door was ancient; it was large in length, width, and breadth. I start ascending the steps when, suddenly, the door opened and a light as bright as day began to leak out. The ancient door opened as if to say, "Come on in," and then I saw the light radiating from the room. It was as if daylight pierced through the black gloom of night.

THE VISION OF PAGES

TURNING IN THE BIBLE

Vision of the Bible

As I sat and worshipped with the congregation one Wednesday night, we were treated to a choral group of male singers. I believe that pleased God. As I sat in my pew watching them perform, the Holy Spirit allowed me to see a vision. A very large Bible appeared before me. The pages started to turn and it stopped at Psalms 47:1, where it says, "O clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph." I believe God was pleased by this worship. This was another vision from the Lord, but many more would come after this.

# CHAPTER 4

### THE BALL OF FIRE WENT THROUGH ME

YEAR OF 1997

Surely, the Holy Spirit was with me: my fears were subsiding and, believe me, I'd had my share of frightening attacks. Nevertheless, I kept reading my Bible every day and fell more and more in love with Jesus.

I was just standing around one day when, suddenly, the unexpected happened. _What is_ _this,_ I thought. Not really understanding what was going on, I felt a warm ball of fire surging through my body, starting at the top of my head and moving all the way to the soles of my feet.

I wasn't afraid because I knew the Lord was doing something in me. I was deeply consumed with His presence; it was truly awesome. I can only conclude that the Holy Spirit was healing me from something. And this was only the beginning.

THE DOVE

At this time in my life I was still a babe in Christ. I really didn't understand, but I kept seeking God. Perhaps this is why the Holy Spirit kept revealing more to me.

I was in worship one Sunday night when, suddenly, I had a vision of a dove. It left the sanctuary balcony, flew over me, then flew over the heads of the congregation standing around the altar.

The worship service was good, the house of God was full, and the congregation was really giving God the glory and all the praise in this service.

" _And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him."_

Matthew 3:16

JESUS IS THE HEAD OF HIS CHURCH

When I first gave my life to Jesus, a picture of Him perched over the church appeared to me and remained was always in my head. So, from memory, I sketched this piece of art.

" _And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."_

Colossians 1:18.

My prayer is that we, the body of Christ, will continue to tell others about Jesus—that we may also love one another so that Jesus can be glorified in the body of Christ.

I SEE JESUS—1997

I could see Him on the clouds

" _Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh."_

Matthew 24:44

As I awoke one morning, I had a vision of Jesus standing on top of clouds, dressed in a long, white garment. The clouds surrounding Him were beautiful colors with shades of blue and snowy whites. I was in awe of this vision. The colors were nothing like I'd ever seen on this earth. The Holy Spirit was revealing Jesus to me.

FIRST VISITATION OF AN ANGEL

I awoke one morning and felt a hand touch me in the middle of my stomach as if to say, "Get up." When I felt this touch, I Immediately sat straight up in bed. _Someone touched me!_ I thought. I did not understand and was a little afraid, but I trusted it was okay.

The Holy Spirit was revealing visions and moving into my life. I felt as though it were an awakening and as if He were saying, "Get up we have a lot of work to do." This reminded me how the prophet Elijah was visited when the Lord sent his angel to minister to him in 1 Kings.

" _And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat."_

1 Kings 19:5

JESUS BETWEEN THE TWO ANGELS

This is one of the earliest visions that the Holy Spirit gave me. It was during a Sunday morning service in 1997. As I worshiped, the Holy Spirit revealed this vision of two angels with Jesus in the middle of them. The vision was not a long vision, just a glimpse. A cloud covered His face as He stood between the two large angels.

CHAPTER 5

### RAPTURE

This important vision of the Rapture is the main reason for this book.

It was a Sunday morning in 1997 the Holy Spirit was really moving in this service, and the congregation was brimming with praise and worship to the Lord.

Almost daily I was having visitations from the Holy Spirit. Most came to me when I was either praising or worshiping in church service. In this vision, however, all of a sudden a whirlwind suddenly swoops down and takes all these people up. I could see people and they all have white caps on their heads. Out of all the visions, this one really impressed me the most: the vision of Rapture. I believe the Rapture vision is the one that the Lord most wants me to share. The Holy Spirit helped me sketch this vision.

" _Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: And thus we shall always be with the Lord."_

1 Thessalonians 4:17

After this vision, most of my visions started pertaining to the second coming of Jesus.

THE ROBED ARM

The vision was so real I can still see it

I'd been walking with my Lord now for almost a year, and it got sweeter as the days went by. Larry, my fiancé, was gone most of the time for about a week at a time, which gave me more time to seek Jesus and spend time with Him through His spirit.

One evening, after spending time in prayer, I got up off my knees and sat at the foot of my bed. My eyes were amazed at what was happening. Out of nothing, a robed arm appeared. God was handing me something that looked like a book. I could not see a face, just an arm robed in a mist of light as the hand offered me a book.

I often wondered about this vision. What was the Lord saying to me? Was this the book the Lord wanted me to write? I always ask the Lord for guidance and don't believe that things just happen by chance.

THE WATER IN THE CHURCH

This had to be the moving of the Holy Spirit

It was another Sunday morning service in 1997. The Holy Spirit truly revealed visions to me in this year. The more He revealed, the hungrier I became for more of Jesus. I noticed the congregation wais having a really good time worshiping the Lord this Sunday morning. My eyes were not ready for what the Holy Spirit would allow me to see next.

As I continued to worship, all of a sudden water filled the church and flowed right through it as if it were moving toward and through the door. It was right in front of me; I saw it as it passed me on the balcony, and it was so real that I almost screamed out, "Get in that water!" I don't know why I wanted to scream that out. But it was in my spirit. I had only been walking with the Lord now for a few months, not even a year. It was all new to me, but it was good. God is good; oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!

THE SMALL CHILD-LIKE ANGEL

My next vision made me wonder whether I was seeing an angel or a demon. My son was only six years old at this time. After entering my son's room one day, I saw an angel in the room with him. Both the angel and my son's back were turned to me.

The angel was like a child; he was not large. He looked like a child because of his size, but I didn't know what to think about this. I was so young in my conversion with the Lord that I was somewhat confused. The angel didn't appear to be evil; nevertheless, I was leery because he didn't appear to have a glow.

A CROWN, MY CROWN—1997

It was Sunday, October 24, 1997. At one point during evening worship, the Lord showed me a crown. It was very beautiful, like nothing you could ever find on Earth.

The vision was like this: I remember being with God in a dark place and standing before Him. In the vision He placed the crown on my head. The Lord allowed me to see it on my head, and I could see it was made of light and shined luminously out of the darkness. I can still see it in my mind and do believe I will wear this crown in eternity. In the Bible the book of Timothy it says that "There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord will give to all believers.

" _Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."_

2 Timothy 4:8

VISION IN BROAD DAYLIGHT—1997

The Face in the clouds

While sitting at my desk at work one day, I had a vision of a man in the clouds. I felt grieved in spirit and could see the tears streaming down the man's cheek as the clouds encircled him. His face was in the clouds.

This was one week after returning back to work after my salvation. I was becoming very sensitive to the Holy Spirit. The Lord was making Jesus real to me, and I felt the Lord was speaking inside of me. The Holy Spirit was continually revealing Jesus to me. I believe that this is the scripture that the Lord gave me for this vision:

" _He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it. And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation."_

Isaiah 25:8-9

If we wait on Jesus, we will someday live with Him in heaven in eternity.

ANGELS STANDING GUARD

It was during another 1997 Sunday morning worship that the Holy Spirit gave me a vision of two angels standing on clouds as if they were guarding an entrance way. I could see beautiful shades of blues behind them. Nothing like that image exists on our beautiful earth. Was this a glimpse of heaven? The blue was breathtaking, and when I looked at it I felt a sense of peace and saw angels in white robes standing upon the clouds. This blue was so pure and beautiful—just as I saw in a previous vision with the Lord where He stood upon these same clouds. The beautiful blues are still clear in my mind.

# CHAPTER 6

### DREAMS: THE BLOOD OF JESUS 1997

I realized the enemy was mad.

As I continued to fall deeper in love with Jesus, I wanted to witness to others about Him. To me, this dream is proof that the enemy doesn't want believers to witness to unbelievers.

One November night, after reading my Bible, I went to sleep and was attacked in a dream by the enemy. I had never experienced anything like this before. Maybe it happened because I had been telling others about Jesus, especially at my job.

The dream was about one of my coworkers. She was sitting in a chair and, when I saw and approached her, she appeared to be ill. So I asked her what was wrong and she replied, "I _—_ uh _—_ I—" but something subdued her voice. She wanted to speak but could not utter a word.

When I asked her what was wrong she just fell over onto her side. Suddenly, something grabbed my neck. I immediately cried, "The blood of Jesus!" Before I could utter Jesus' entire name out of my mouth it dropped me to the floor.

When I awakened, I knew it was another attack by the enemy. In the dream, the enemy had my coworker propped up from the back. When I got close enough to her, he attacked me too. I could see clearly it had claws like a bear.

When the dream was over, I realized the enemy was mad that I was witnessing to this woman. Once again, the enemy tried to stop me with an attack, but God revealed to me how powerful His son's blood is.

I believe that the Holy Spirit was teaching me how to fight the enemy with the word of God. It is the blood of Jesus that defeated the enemy at the cross. We must never forget the blood of Jesus.

JESUS TOOK IT OFF ME

AND MOVED IT OUT OF MY WAY

A miraculous deliverance

It was September of 1997, and I was on my way to pick up my son from school and pay some bills. My daughter tagged along. All of a sudden, I became ill. It came upon me so quickly that the only thing I had on my mind was to safely get back home and pray.

I had never experienced a sickness like this before, so I immediately turned the car around. Then my daughter asked, "What's wrong, Mom?" with a confused expression on her face. Immediately, I explained to her that we had to go back.

Finally, we made it back home. I explained to Larry my fiancé I was too sick to pick up my son. He generously volunteered to go back and get him for me. Then I went into my bedroom, got on my knees, and started crying out to God, "Lord, I come unto you!"

As I poured out my heart to God, it felt like someone was standing directly over me. Jesus literally moved something demonic off of me, showed it to me, and then moved it out of my way.

When Jesus removed it from me He showed it to me it looked like a green skeleton mask. Instantly I was delivered. I began praising Jesus by singing the song called "He touched me" all day. I sang and praised God for this healing.

After praying, Larry returned safely with my son. During that time I was truly glad I had developed a personal relationship with Jesus. This was my first experience like that.

ANGELS ON THE CLOUDS—1997

The place was intensely white

In my mind's eye I still see the pure white clouds and angels clearly. The angels sat and worked upon these clouds. And it was during the night service on December 17, 1997, while in worship, that I saw beautiful angels. Both were white as snow, sitting on fluffy clouds as they faced each other. This place was impeccably white, beautiful, and peace-filled.

The angel on the left poured watery white flakes, crystals, and snowflakes out of a bucket or a bowl, and it came down like sparks. This was one the clearest visions that I'd had. The angels were working harmoniously together. I saw the beautiful white clouds about them, and the angels seem to be in a restful place as they worked on the clouds. I sketched it because it was so real. To God be all the glory!

PRINCIPALITIES YOU DON'T SEE—1997

One particular spring morning in 1997 I was going to work when something so strange and scary happened to me. I had never experienced anything like it.

As I walked beside the buildings on my way to my workplace, I looked up and saw small demonic images standing on buildings. I was so young in Christ, though, that I did not really understand—but I do today. God's words are the same today, yesterday, and forever. I believe the Lord revealed to me that, just like in the Bible days. Even within our world today there are still principalities working. I believe that there are still demonic forces at work in our world today, as it was during the times Christ walked the earth. This reminded me of the Biblical story about a demon-possessed man who was possessed by a legion of devils. When Jesus got off the ship those demons knew who He was. They had to leave that man. That's because even the devils know Jesus is the Son of the living God. See Luke 8:30.

" _And Jesus asked him, saying, what is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him."_

Luke 8:30

THE ENEMY'S VOICE,

THEN JESUS SHOWS UP—1997

The attacks were just as real, but God's words are true. I believe the next attack occurred because I was telling people about Jesus everywhere I went.

The word of God was becoming more real to me as I continued to seek Jesus. In a dream I was in a large room when, unexpectedly, I heard a voice coming from below saying, "Pray for me, pray for me." The voice became stronger and more evil, and the enemy kept repeating it.

Suddenly, a presence came from the ceiling and filled the room. Everything in me became alive, and I knew it was sweet Jesus. I never heard Jesus say a word, but an awesome presence filled that large room. Then the evil voice started to slowly fade until it ceased, and I was left with the beautiful presence of Jesus Christ. Thank my God for His faithfulness. His words are true: Jesus did not leave me in that room by myself. To my God be the glory forever!

" _Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I WILL NEVER LEAVE THEE NOR FORSAKE THEE."_

Hebrews 13:5

TWO VISIONS, BACK-TO-BACK

One day I was not feeling well. I had a vision of a man standing on a mountain. Immediately after this I had another image appear before me. It was a white-haired man standing behind a table and, as he stood, he opened his arms to me.

Then, over his head, stars appeared. Light shown over his head, and his clothes were white and shimmering gold. The vision immediately disappeared. It was so realistic that I decided to sketch it. I believe the Lord was comforting me when I was sick and chose to reveal Himself more to me.

THE HAND OF THE LORD

The next vision I had manifested at church (again) in 1997. It was one of my earliest visions after giving my life to the Lord. It was a joyous night of rejoicing and, while in service that Sunday night, the Holy Spirit showed me a vision. The first thing I saw was an image of three crosses.

He revealed something else to me in this vision, but I couldn't figure out what it was at first. Therefore, I went further into the vision until it became clear: it was a hand with blood, and there was a hole in it the size of a quarter.

I was so thrilled about what the Holy Spirit was showing me that I told the woman setting next to me about my vision. I was quite excited!

JESUS IS COMING!

I can see Him; he is in the clouds

In December, during a Wednesday evening church service I had another vision. As I began my worship I could see Jesus and His beautiful clothes covering Him, and I could also see the crown that adorned his head—it was made of gold and jewels and filled the whole temple with light. The striking red overlay covered a white robe, which was whiter than snow.

CONTINUATION OF JESUS COMING!

The army around Him

Next I had a vision that was a continuation of the Lord coming through the clouds. He was up in the air and the army was around him. His feet never touched the ground. He was in the air, in the midst of the army.

SUNDAY MORNING AND HEAVEN—1997

There are two similar visions the Holy Spirit gave me at different times during Sunday morning services on different days. I will explain them in the following accounts.

People at the end of the lighted tunnel

VISION 1

I witnessed something unworldly. I could see people at the end of a lighted tunnel, as if it were daytime with the sun shining in all its fullness. The next one is similar.

The People Floating in Midair

VISION 2

I could see people lifted up, floating in midair. It appeared as if they were on a mountain and we were separated by the lining of a cloud. I could see light and, as I looked, I saw the people clearly.

I believe that when we leave this world we go to another place. This Earth is our passing grounds where we prepare for eternity. The Holy Spirit revealed this fact about passing grounds to me, and I wrote a poem about it. I believe that, one of these days, Jesus will come back. It took me forty years to come to Christ, but I am glad He showed me mercy.

The second vision reminds me of the Bible scripture in which Abraham and the rich man are having a conversation. The rich man is in hell, which confirms there is a hell. And both the beggar and the rich man die and are transported elsewhere, which confirms that we do go to another place after death.

" _And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;_

And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy life time receivest thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that which would come from thence."

Luke 16:22-26

My interpretation of this scripture is that there's a line separating man from hell and heaven. Abraham, the friend of God, reminded the man of how he lived on the earth and told him that he must remain in hell, and that he can't come back.

The story of the rich man and Lazarus came to mind, and I believe that this is what God wanted me to share (because it talks about a separation from one place to another place).

FROM THE MOUTH OF A FISH, "JESUS, IS COMING, JESUS IS COMING"—1997

You'd better tell them, you'd better tell them!

It was a Saturday morning and Larry, my truck driving fiancé, had been working all week.

When he arrived home that morning he was exhausted and wanted to rest. That same morning (before he got home), I had been up praying and was attacked in my dream. I did not bother to tell him about the dream—I let him rest. When he awoke he told me about a dream that he had while he was asleep. I told him that I also had a dream.

Larry began recounting the dream: "I was fishing and a man fishing nearby caught a fish he did not want. So the man threw the fish up on the bank. I got up to retrieve the fish but, as I approached it, it stood right up and said, 'You'd better tell them, you'd better tell them! Jesus is coming, Jesus is coming.'" And then Larry described the fish, "It's like it had the face of a very old man. I could see the beautiful colors on the fish, but then the fish ran away." I informed him that the Lord wanted him to warn people. I stored this in my memory with all my visions because I thought that the Lord wanted it to be told.

Out of the fish's mouth came this warning: "You'd better tell them." This is another way the Lord is saying, to the church (first)—and then to the rest of the world—to prepare for the return of Jesus. Jesus said, "No man knoweth the hour." He declared that His word would never pass away.

" _Heaven and Earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only."_

Matthew 24:35-36

I BELIEVE THIS WAS

A GLIMPSE OF HELL—1997

In this vision I observed a man sitting up against a gate in what appeared to be a pile of ash. The place did not give me a good feeling. I saw a place without life. But the Holy Spirit didn't let me go far enough to see inside the gate. I was kept away, left to observe from a distance. Then the man sitting in ashes opened his mouth and flames shot out. I was a little apprehensive and leery about this vision; I almost decided not to sketch it. I went to Revelation to find relevant scripture that would describe what the Holy Spirit wanted me to take away from this vision.

" _And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night forever and ever."_

Revelation 20:10

FROGS WERE JUMPING OFF ME

AS I WORSHIPPED—1997

Whatever it was, Jesus moved it

It was my first encounter of this sort. I went to the house of God on a Wednesday night. _Oh, how I love to praise and worship Jesus._ I couldn't wait to get to church. As I started to worship while pouring out my praise to the Lord the Holy Spirit allowed me to see another vision that night in service. It was as if He wanted me to see what was going on with myself. As I worshiped, I could see frogs literally jumping off of me and, suddenly, chains unloosened from my feet and dropped off of me. The more I worshipped, the more I saw frogs jumping off of me. I believe when we worship Jesus, the Lord breaks yokes off of you. JESUS delivered me that night in service. Worship and Praise to our Lord!

I went to the Bible to see if God wanted to speak something else in regards to this vision, Here is what I read and I believe that those frogs represented what was going on in this scripture,

" _And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame. And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon."_

Rev. 16:13-16

# CHAPTER 7

### THE ROOM FULL OF WATER—1998

It was as if I were in the midst of an ocean. I always prayed at my bedside, but one morning I decided to go into another room to pray. This time, when I started praying, the room began to fill up with water. It was like I was in the middle of an ocean as the water and waves pounded against me with full strength. Again, I didn't understand what was happening at the time because I was totally lost in prayer as I experience this wonderful encounter from the Holy Spirit. Each time the Holy Spirit gave me a vision I would document and keep it. I was truly breathtaking.

The water was without doubt refreshing. It was clear the Lord was making Himself real to me. The Holy Spirit of God was moving in that room.

THE WINGS OF AN ANGEL

I remember this vision so well because I'd just had my first child. While just in my twenties I was down on my knees praying for something. When I arose after praying I saw the wings of an angel.

The angel was hovered around me and, when I rose up, I could see at a glance that it was large and floating in a mist of a light. The wings on that angel were whiter than snow and so beautiful. The white was like nothing I had ever seen on this earth

A WARM WAVE TOUCHED MY CHEEK—1998

I was on my knees by the side of my bed, praying and singing to Jesus, when I decided to blow Him a kiss. All of a sudden, as I did believe this, it felt like a comforting warm wave landed upon the side of my cheek.

Still just a babe in Christ, I didn't yet understand this encounter. What I am grateful for everyday is that Jesus saved me from my sins and, through His Spirit, revealed Himself to me. I was in awe of Jesus even more. God is real. Just remember: no matter what you're going through, Jesus loves you.

This encounter reminds me of the story in the Bible about a woman who was grateful to Jesus because He saved her. She was so grateful that she spent all she had on Him.

" _And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,_

" _And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment."_

Luke 7:37-38

She was grateful, and so was I. That's why I wanted to throw kisses while in worship. He is worthy! This story is in Luke, 7:37-50. She was so grateful for her salvation for forgiveness of her sins.

Jesus heard what Simon the Pharisee whispered in his heart against Him regarding the women saying "If he were a prophet, he would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner."

Luke 7:39

Jesus used a parable to deliver the message to Simon the Pharisee, to show him that nothing is hidden from God. The Pharisee did not know that Jesus heard his thoughts. According to the word of God, there is nothing hidden from God—not in the heavens and not in the Earth and not even in the hearts of men. So, when we come to God, we must confess our sins and trust Him to forgive us. The book of Mark tells us that nothing is hidden from God.

" _For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was anything kept secret, but that it should come abroad."_

Mark 4:22

Although Simon invited Jesus into his home, I don't think Simon believed Jesus to be the son of God. Jesus spoke to him in a parable about judging and forgiveness.

" _There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him the most? Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. Wherefore I say unto thee, her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, who is this that forgiveth sins also? And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace."_

Luke 7:41-50

Jesus reminded Simon that the woman was forgiven at least three times and Jesus finally said, "Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace."

I believe Jesus wanted Simon to know that the woman was expressing her gratitude toward Him with the humble act of washing His feet and wiping them with her tears. In other words, Jesus saw that this woman was expressing her gratitude and love and appreciation because she was conveying her emotions openly and without the fear of man. She believed that Jesus is the Son of God.

Jesus reminded Simon the Pharisee that when He entered his house he didn't honor Him. I believe that Jesus was reminding Simon that he didn't show honor to God. He didn't show Him any hospitality. God changed the woman's circumstances, and she wanted to show Him she was truly grateful.

DREAM OF GRANDMOTHER

This dream of my grandmother still sticks in my mind. When I had the dream I was going through lots of trials, and the visions were just as real. In this dream I could see my grandmother, the wind blowing against her, standing on a mountain. I could see people surrounding her. I got a call the next morning that my father had passed away. He was the last of ten children to die.

I was only ten years old when both of my grandmother's went to be with the Lord. They died only within a week of each other. I believe that the Holy Spirit gave me this dream perhaps to comfort me.

JESUS BETWEEN WATERFALLS

In this vision I could see water and it was falling all around Him. In the center there was an opening as the water flowed down together and met each other. He was in the midst of beautiful, flowing waters. I could see Jesus. I could almost hear His voice _speak the words in Isaiah._

" _Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price."_

Isaiah 55:1

ANGEL ON THE HOOD—1998

While driving to work on the interstate one day, I saw an angel on the hood of my car. He never changed his position. He was looking straight forward with something in his hand, which he pointed straight out in front of him. It resembled a sword, and it was as though he were guarding me from something.

I don't know how else to explain it, but he had a glowing, gentle mist around him. He continued to point straight forwarding front of Him.

The Lord gave me Psalms 91 not many days after I had given my life to Him. The Lord gave me His word and then He allowed me to see it manifest on that particular day. The word of God declares:

" _For he shall give His angels charge over thee to keep thee, in all thy ways."_

Psalms 91:11

WHOSE VOICE IS THIS?—1998

I wanted everyone to know Him

I'd just landed a job at an insurance company where many people needed to know about Jesus. I tried to witness to all who would listen on any opportunity that arose. There was one lady at my job named Karen. She needed Jesus and the Holy Spirit needed me to be there for that particular reason.

Karen was a kind soul, but she did not know Jesus. I asked her one day as we were talking whether she knew Jesus. She said she did not. We continued talking and she shared with me that her mom was ill. My heart was touched, so I asked her if it would be okay if I sent some scriptures to her mom. I wanted to tell her about Jesus as well, so I started to pray for her mom and believe for her healing.

I continued sending Karen's mom scriptures about healing and whatever I felt the Holy Spirit wanted me to send. One day at work (I'm not really sure why) an idea crossed my mind. This thought had to have come from the enemy. I got confused and started thinking maybe it was just me—maybe it was not God, but me pushing my beliefs. And maybe I should stop talking to my coworkers about Jesus. Believe this: just as this thought crossed my mind, Karen came around the corner of my cubicle announcing that she was coming to my church on Sunday and wanted to be saved.

Immediately I was up on my feet with excitement, hands out and praising God as I embraced her. She wanted Jesus. Just think, I was thinking about giving up witnessing at my job. I was thinking I should just leave her and my coworkers alone. I was convinced at that moment that it was the work of the Holy Spirit drawing her closer to Jesus. What was also revealed was that it was the enemy trying to stop what God was doing through me. My desire was to see her and her family saved. God was using me, and the enemy was sending me those thoughts to try to force me to stop witnessing to my coworkers.

The voice of the Lord was stronger than the impressions of the enemy. Just as she said, Karen came on Sunday and gave her life to Christ. She went to the altar, her face flooded with tears, and I watched my first soul come to Christ. As time went on, Karen left that job and I didn't see or hear from her for a while.

One Sunday she returned to my church. That night there was a play going on in the church, and I was so glad to see her. She approached me and was eager to tell me something. Her words caused me to shed tears and again thank our God for the wonderful testimony. She wanted to share with me that her mom had passed but that she had also accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior before she died. Being overjoyed, we cried together and embraced because of what God had done.

She told me she had shared this wisdom with others and that she had to find me. She said, "I have to find the woman who introduced me to Jesus." To God be all the glory. I was so glad—not only had I brought Karen to the Lord, but also her mom. After service, she was about to leave when her beautiful baby girl reached up and leaped to hug my neck. I truly felt blessed in my heart that the Holy Spirit kept me on task and that I was there for His purpose and glory to bring God and be a light to others while working there.

THE ANGEL UP OVER ME—1998

It was a beautiful summer day in 1998. I recall that, as I rose up off the couch, I could see the beautiful, blue sky behind an angel. It was just a glance, but it was as if I were looking into heaven: its beautiful, pure blue color was like nothing I had ever seen.

The angel was over me but, when I saw it, it appeared as though it were in heaven too. I could see the beautiful, glowing white wings on it. The word of God declares that the Lord sends His angels to protect us.

" _For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways."_

Psalm 91:11

THE ANGEL WITH THE LARGE KEY

It was a beautiful summer day back in 1998 when I saw an angel at my back door with a large key in his hand. I remember this vision so well because it was the year my father died.

The Lord was moving things for me, and I had been praying for a specific thing. When you call on God for help, He answers. In this case, I believe that He had sent His angel to give me the answer. I interpreted the key in the angels hand as the key to victory, and my prayer was answered.

# CHAPTER 8

### JESUS IS COMING FOR HIS BRIDE

Visions, dreams, encounters—1999

THE ANGELS REJOICING

While worshiping during Sunday night service, February 14th, 1999, I saw angels floating through the air. The beautiful place was pure white, and the clouds that surrounded the angels were also pure white and glowed richly. The angels rejoiced around a tall, pure-white, barrel trimmed with gold.

This stunningly beautiful place had a light that glowed like sunbeams of God's love escaping the lovely clouds. It took my breath away. The white-hot white was whiter than virgin snow. It brought its own uninterrupted peace; this stunning place must have been a glimpse of heaven where angels were rejoicing.

THE TALL MAN IN MY DREAM

Was this Jesus or an Angel?

While falling asleep one night in the summer of 1999, I had a vision. I felt as though the world was on my shoulders. This day had been a bad one for me because I'd had more than my share of attacks, and I can remember the dreamy apparition like it was yesterday.

The dream began with me running so hard that I fell down and ended up somewhere in Africa. As a stranger in a strange world, I started walking up a hill.

There was something special about the hill. It was all white sand. As I started climbing, I went up a hill and met a tall man in a white robe. His countenance was like lighting and around him was a fiery glow. His clothes were speckled with blood, and I continued following Him. Although he never said a word, I continued to follow him as he provided me great comfort.

A HOLY VISITATION AT WORK—1999

Jesus' holy presence came to me unexpectedly when I was singing to him in the bathroom one day at work. The power of God suddenly came down upon me like a beautiful river— I got so excited, but I had to remind myself that I was still on the clock.

Oh, the sweet presence of Jesus is so wonderful. See, after giving my life to Christ, seeking more of Him became my personal agenda. As I lay down that night at home, I still felt the presence of the Lord. I believe the Holy Spirit was repeatedly revealing Jesus to me that day. His presence was so strong.

As usual, I really didn't understand all of the beautiful encounters I was blessed with; however, God knows our ending before we go into our beginning.

THE TEMPLE

" _But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it."_

Micah 4:1

THE TEMPLE ON TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN

While sitting at my desk at work one day, I could see a large temple atop a peek. I could plainly see people flowing into the majestic mountaintop temple. Just a few days later, as I sat down to study my Bible I opened it randomly to Micah 4:1. The scripture matched the vision that I had seen at my desk while at work.

Finally, I decided to get counseling from my pastor to help me understand all the dreams, visions, and visitations from angels. First, I went to the assistant pastor of my church for counseling. I showed him my sketches and shared the visions I was having. I asked whether it was okay to sketch the visions even though I did not know exactly why I was seeing angels and having encounters.

I sought him out because I'd recently given my life to the Lord and was new in the faith—I did not understand yet. He told me he did not know why these things were happening to me. He advised me: "If these visions are indeed from God, then eventually you will understand why you are having them." I continued eagerly seeking the Lord daily and sketching the genuine heavenly visions as the Holy Spirit gave them to me.

BEAUTIFUL, AMBER CLOUD WITH JESUS

In our new home things were not exactly perfect, but they were improving. After getting home from work and kicking back in my lounge chair one evening, the Holy Spirit gave me a new vision. I could see Jesus approaching on clouds of beautiful hues of red or amber. It was so stunning, like nothing on God's green earth. The colors still dance and make a joyful noise in my head.

The vision appeared for a moment, then it immediately vanished. It was just beautiful. I don't know what else to say except that the colors were breathtaking. This vision really was my first glimpse of heaven.

THE BRIDE 2001

A vision and a word from the Lord came during a Wednesday night service in January of 2001. As I respectfully worshiped, I saw a bride standing on the ground. She looked hopeless, as if pleading, "Help me!" The earth appeared to be cracking, shaking, and rising up around her. It really looked like an earthquake. She looked hopeless, about to be overtaken.

Then, all of a sudden, Jesus appeared in the circle in which she was standing. Instantly, everything stopped—the cracking rumbling, and shaking ceased and then everything went back to normal. Next, Jesus wrapped His arms around the bride and turned and looked toward the sky. Then I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I will take my bride to a place that no eye has seen and no ear has heard the things that are prepared for her."

This was another vision the Lord gave me. This vision pertained to the return of Jesus, when He comes to get His church. In the vision, Jesus entered the circle with the bride, just as she thought she was about to be overtaken. He will never let His bride be overtaken for He is faithful.

" _BUT as it is written, EYE HATH NOT SEEN, NOR EAR HEARD, NEITHER HAVE ENTERED INTO THE HEART OF MAN, THE THINGS WHICH GOD HATH PREPARED FOR THEM THAT LOVE HIM."_

1 Corinthians 2:9

# CHAPTER 9

### ANOTHER MIRACLE

A whirlwind spun around my leg

After church service I tripped and fell. The ushers quickly came to my rescue to see if I was okay. I sprained my ankle and, with a little help from my friends, left the church limping but arrived home safely.

The next day it was worse, so Larry helped me get ready. He got me to the sink and, while in the bathroom, it felt like a whirlwind was going around my leg. Instantly, my leg was healed. I was so excited when Larry came back to help me out of the restroom that I ran out to greet him. He was shocked and amazed and exclaimed, "You're walking!" Larry just looked with amazement. He looked so surprised and shocked.

Before he could speak I simply said "Yes! It's a miracle." I then explained to him what had happened. "While standing there getting myself together, I felt a wind go around my leg and, at the same time, the pain left and my leg seemed all right." He was shocked and happy at the same time; I was so amazed at another miracle: God's grace.

HE HEARS THE CRIES OF HIS PEOPLE

It's a miracle

One day, the week before Christmas, in 1999, I became very ill at work. My supervisor observed my actions and asked, "Linda, would you like to go to the lounge to take a break and see how you feel?" I responded, "Okay." I was eager to lay my spinning head down, so I went into the lounge immediately and began to pray to God. "Jesus, Jesus, and Jesus," I said aloud. And when I said His name for the third time my head immediately stopped spinning. Jesus healed me instantly.

After He healed me I proceeded to thank Him all day. I was so grateful that my walk with the Lord was growing even more. I was truly starting to trust in the Lord to perform miracles for other people. I believed the word of God. My God saved me just in time, and I am so glad for the peace that comes from knowing Jesus.

THE UNEXPECTED MIRACLE—1999

I can't stop laughing

The best laugh I had was when I went to court and the people who were going to sue me never showed up. On my way to court that particular morning, something strange started happening to me: I just started laughing.

I kept on laughing—I could not stop laughing until I got to the courthouse. I couldn't understand why I was laughing so much.

When I got to the courthouse I signed in and waited to be called. The court session was just about over before I realized that the room was getting pretty empty. Then I was the only one left, so the judge called my case and dismissed it. Because the other party did not show up, all my debts were canceled. This was a miracle. Maybe this was why I was laughing so heartily. The Lord knew why I was laughing, and it was holy laughter. Isn't that just like our God? He causes us to laugh even when we are going through adversity.

THE CAR MIRACLE

Being a truck driver kept Larry on the road most of the time, but he wasn't working one particular day. That day he returned home without the car.

"Okay, where is the car?" I asked him. Under his breath, as if he didn't want to say it, he uttered, "Someone stole it."

"What and how did that happen?" I asked. That was a time when my faith was really being tested. As I was walking hand-in-hand with the Lord, the trials were really starting to come.

When he told me what happened to the car I went to the front door of my home and began to pray to God: "Lord, whoever has stolen my car, I ask you to shake them and make them put my car in a place where it can be found. That night a police officer called me to say he'd found the car and we could pick it up.

The Lord heard my cry. I'm not sure whether the thief was shaken up, but Larry and I were very thankful that God restored our car to us. My faith was growing stronger in the Lord, and all those nights that Larry was gone I continued praying and getting closer to Jesus.

THE VOICE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The bus ride

One day, my dearest friend Carol and I took a bus trip to a crusade when the Holy Spirit spoke to me. He said, "I am healing someone on this bus. There is something wrong with their feet."

I was still young in the Lord, but I was sure in my heart that I'd heard the Holy Spirit speak directly to me. Therefore, I began looking around for someone on the bus with a foot problem.

When we arrived at the crusade everyone went into the building and had a joyous time. Jesus performed many miracles during the service. After the service was over, we got back on the bus and returned to our seats. Some passengers had experienced a healing and were rejoicing.

My friend Carol and I sat there talking when a gentleman sat directly behind us. He politely interrupted us and joined our conversation. He mentioned something about the gangrene in his feet. When he said this I exclaimed, "It's you! The Lord is healing you!"

I explained to him that the Holy Spirit had spoken to me and said that He was healing someone's feet. I was so excited that the Lord spoke to me in that way and that it was confirmed the same day.

Praise God! My dear friend Carol was excited too. She was a friend I had been praying for so she could be healed. This sweet, dear lady was suffering from cancer, but we had prayed to the Lord for a miracle and came together every Friday to do so. We were confident the Lord would heal her.

Indeed, the Lord gave her strength and kept her. She was diagnosed with cancer and was not supposed to live longer than five months. She lived on, I believe, another three years. I remember how she'd bravely join me to pray for other people, even while she was ill. The Lord was good to us. We saw others healed because we prayed together for healings. The Lord gave her three precious years and then He took her home.

The last time I visited my friend to chat, we didn't know it but we were talking for the last time. I asked her if she was in pain and she said she had none. While we softly spoke, nurses brought a new patient to share her room. Selfless and concerned, she asked me to look over to see who was on the other side of the partition. After a brief assessment, I reassured her that her roommate on the other side seemed okay. I prayed with her for the very last time and heard a voice—now I know it was the voice of the Holy Spirit. He said, "No weapon formed against her shall prosper."

I firmly believed she would come home and recover. That night I closed my eyes to go to sleep and, when I did, it was as if I were in her home. I didn't understand what the Holy Spirit was showing me, but I knew it was Carol's home. I didn't understanding what was happening at all. The next morning, her brother called me at my workplace, telling me, "If you want to see Carol alive again, you'd better get out to the hospital."

Upset, I called the church and told them what was happening. One of our pastors went out to the hospital. When I called her family back, I was told she had passed. I filled up with sadness and ran into the bathroom sobbing. Believe it or not, it seemed like I could hear her say, "Linda, I'm with Jesus, I'm with Jesus." Perhaps I was hearing things, but it truly was deep in my spirit. I was relieved because I remember how much she loved Jesus and how she had served Him, even in her illness.

I learned a lot about her life after she passed. Her family brought out all her beautiful picture albums. She was a lovely young woman who never married or had children. Still, she lived all of her days for Jesus. I know that no weapons formed against her prospered because she went to heaven. I will see her again when we meet in heaven.

# CHAPTER 10

### 1999

A WORD OF COMFORT

" _When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee."_

Isaiah 43:2

THE FIRST ATTACK

When I first began writing this book it was a mild day with a few sprinkles. I thought it was a perfect opportunity, so I went over to the library and started to write. Two of my children and their cousin went with me **.**

Everything seemed normal as we left for the library. We got there and I started to write with no problems. When I felt I had done enough writing, I announced that it was time to leave. So we left the library and, on the way home, we stopped at one of my favorite stores.

While we were there I remember feeling a strange, evil presence. I kept trying to shake it. I kept praying as we left the store and on the way back home. We were traveling east and came to a stoplight. As we began to accelerate again a four-wheeler came out of nowhere. It looked like a demonic force, and the person driving it seemed intent on ramming into us. The vehicle kept coming—it was headed directly for us.

The vehicle could have hit anyone at that intersection. I say this because there were several vehicles around us. For some reason, the vehicle aimed directly for us, crashing into our car and nearly flipping us over. It was the Lord who sent His holy angels to keep us from flipping over and keep us from harm.

I was stuck in the car and remember the driver of the four-wheeler getting out of his vehicle and coming over to my car to make sure we were not dead (I guess). There was no one moving, but when he saw that I was alive he took off.

There was no one on the street at the time because all the other cars in front of us were gone. I suppose he got scared and took off. My children were just startled, but my niece's leg was injured. This was the first attack that I endured after receiving instructions from the Lord to write this book.

After a while I stopped writing the book and left it alone for about twelve years. All the while, I kept hearing the Holy Spirit tell me to expose the enemy and tell them that Jesus was coming. I went through so much after this that I couldn't possibly tell it all, but Jesus was—and still is—my constant companion. The Lord is faithful; He gave me this promise.

" _I WILL NEVER LEAVE THEE, NOR FORSAKE THEE. So that we may boldly say, THE LORD IS MY HELPER, AND I WILL NOT FEAR WHAT MAN SHALL DO UNTO ME."_

Hebrews 13:5-6

Even after I stopped writing the book I still kept experiencing the visions from the Holy Spirit. So I kept writing them down and did my best to sketch them.

THE WOMAN WITH A VENGANCE—1999

What is that thing hanging in that car? Let me get away from that car, I thought.

Something didn't feel right. My spirit sensed something was wrong with the lady driving the car next to me. Somehow, I happened to see inside her car and saw that she had an emblem of something that did not look right to me. Even before seeing the emblem in her car, I noticed that her driving was a little off, so I chose to get away from her. I just wanted to get away from her as much as I could to avoid any contact with her.

As a result I got away from her—as far as possible—and, as a result, I had to wait for the light to change. Without warning, she struck me with a powerful blow. The impact was so hard that it pushed me into another car and opened my glove compartment, causing everything in it to fall out. It was almost like the woman driving the car had a personal vendetta against me.

This accident was very weird. And, yes, it remains in my memory today. How is it possible to intentionally speed up to avoid trouble and get away, only to have that same person that you tried to avoid somehow find you? I believe she intentionally ran directly into me.

Jesus delivered me once again from the pain, however, and healed me.

JESUS LOVES THE CHILDREN

THE VISION OF THE CHILDREN

Another vision I had was an instruction sent by the Lord. The vision was authentic because I had been recently praying for direction in terms of which ministry to join. I was so in love with Jesus and I truly wanted to serve Him.

The vision came to me during a Sunday night service in May of 2000. In the vision, I saw the Lord come to me, holding something in His arms. He was also lovingly holding children. I believe He was directing me to my ministry; The Caring Place.

The Caring Place allows children to be picked up every Saturday and taken there. There, they play games, hear stories about Jesus, and experience the love of Christ. The Lord will give instructions to His people if we listen.

THE VISION OF TALL MEN

Following Jesus around

During Sunday morning services in the early part of 2000, we had been fasting and praying. That Sunday we were receiving Holy Communion in the church when the Holy Spirit showed me a vision. I saw the Lord and, everywhere He walked or moved, the tall men all followed Him. The tall men wore long, flowing robes; it was so real I had to sketch it immediately after I got home from church. I believe that this is what the Holy Spirit was relaying to me in this vision:

" _These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the first fruits unto God and to the Lamb."_

Revelation 14:4

HIT ME TWICE—2000

Oh, no! Not again!

Yes, another accident. One morning, on my way to work, I was sitting at the stoplight waiting for the light to change. All of a sudden, _bang!_ _Oh! Not again,_ I thought. And, before I knew it, _bang!_ again.

I thought the man was trying to plow me over. He wasn't. In fact, it was two impacts. Someone else hit the guy behind me and that caused two impacts—a chain reaction. My head, back, and everything started hurting all over again.

I knew for sure I was in warfare with the devil, but I kept on praying and reading my Bible, going to the house of God, and believing. Often, I would call the promises back to the Lord. Every time the enemy tried to afflict and kill me in these accidents, God would heal me. Jesus never fails.

THE THREE-CAR COLLISION—2000

It was raining one day while we sat at the intersection, waiting for the light to change. Suddenly, two cars came at us from two different directions. A Blazer and another car came right at us.

Due to the circumstances, we both should have been hurt but, thank God, we both came out without any scratches. One of the other women who crashed into us was cut really badly—I could see she was bleeding heavily. The Lord brought me out safely again, however. Praises to His holy name!

AT THE STOP SIGN—2000

Maybe the man was in a big hurry and could not wait. I don't know. But as my son and I sat at a stop sign waiting for the traffic, the man rear-ended us. I thought, _didn't he see us sitting here?_

I could not understand why I was continually getting hit while I was stationary. My son was with me that day and, thank God, the accident was not so bad that we had to go to the hospital. But it was still another headache and some pain. I know, nevertheless, that, once again, God was on my side.

After the impact, the man jumped out of his car saying, "Sorry, miss." I asked him, "Well, sir, didn't you see us sitting at a standstill? "Well, I'm sort of in a rush," he replied. We exchanged information and he left. Even as saints of God we sometime find ourselves in a hurry. But, I knew that these were attacks from the enemy. God never let me be overtaken because God will never leave us. See Hebrews 13:5.

JESUS ON A WHITE HORSE WITH RIDERS

The Holy Spirit gave me a vision of Jesus and _other_ men riding horses in 2003. This is the scripture that I believe the Holy Spirit gave to me for this vision. Believe this: it was the Holy Spirit that helped me to sketch this vision with these horses. Even I am amazed at the drawing.

" _And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war."_

Revelation 19:11

COVERED-IN-BLOOD VISION

One day, back in 2003, as I awoke from my sleep, I could see a lot of blood on me. My whole body looked as if it were covered in blood.

Why did the Holy Spirit allow me to see this? I don't know. Maybe He showed it to me as a reminder of the blood that Jesus shed at Calvary. Maybe He was comforting me because I was in major warfare at the time.

" _Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him."_

Romans 5:9

LARGE HANDS—2004

Starting a new job was beginning to be the norm for me. I had never changed jobs so frequently, and it look like it was starting to become a trend.

"Okay, people, follow me!" yelled the supervisor. _This is not the job for me,_ I thought to myself, but I had recently lost another job due to cutbacks and layoffs.

I never gave in, though. I always believed that my blessing would overtake me someday. I was going to keep the faith, and I did so because it was another place to win over souls for the Lord. I went into each workplace full of joy and peace and I always kept a song in my heart. This is what kept me in tune with the Holy Spirit.

One day I was humming a song of praise, when all of a sudden, I felt two large, warm, oiled hands. My face was in the midst of these two large hands, but nobody else knew I was experiencing this glorious presence. This is the only way I can explain it; it was wonderful.

GOD IS A SPIRIT

This vision I had was a lot like the vision of 1997 that offered only a glimpse of two large angels.

The vision appeared in 2006 while participating in intercessory prayer with some of the saints. It reminded me of when the prophet Isaiah saw the Lord high and lifted up. It was the first time I had ever gone to an intercessory prayer meeting.

To my surprise, when I went to the prayer meeting one of my coworkers was there as an intercessor. This was all new to me, but it was an awesome experience to receive a vision from the Holy Spirit. In the vision the Lord allowed me to see two large angels facing each other. And, in the middle of them, I could see something like a chariot with someone sitting in it. Whoever was in the chariot was being attended to by the large angels. They were very high in the air and I could see them.

I didn't want to say it was Jesus in the chariot because I couldn't see Him, but I believed it was Jesus because of what happened next. The Lord allowed me to view this vision for a long time. He was high and lifted up, and He showed me many beautiful colors. In my spirit he spoke to me about the things we had being praying for and gave me directions about some personal issues. I believe that the Lord told me to learn watercolors. The vision reminded me of the prophet Isaiah when he saw the Lord high and lifted up. Jesus is real and He does hear us when we pray. God is real.

" _In the year that King Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly."_

Isaiah 6:1

# CHAPTER 11

### VISIONS, DREAMS, AND ENCOUNTER—2008

The dream of idols

It was another typical evening after getting home from work, and I lay down before drifting off to sleep. The Holy Spirit gave me a dream in which I went to a place to apply for work. When I got there I was very surprised. As I approached the door and opened it, I stepped in but couldn't go any farther into the building. Realizing there was someone at the door waiting for the employer to come back, I stood there behind her and waited as well. Just a few minutes after I started waiting, the employer came back and started passing something out. I assumed that they were applications but, to my surprise, they were not.

When I observed the object I knew right away what it was. I then said, "The blood of Jesus." When I said this, the wooden images which I believe were idols disappeared and the employer did too. This dream was a good reminder that the blood of Jesus is just as powerful today as it was when He shed His holy blood on the cross at Calvary.

Just as the song says, it is the blood of Jesus that will never lose its power.

THE FIELD—2008

One night I was concerned about paying my tithes. When I fell asleep I had a dream. In this dream, which was really like a vision from the Holy Spirit, there was a field that belonged to me.

Three little birds flew in my field. I guess there is nothing strange about that, but the three little birds' bodies were made of money—green money. And the sky was so different and beautiful with its varied colors. The colors were almost metallic (or maybe jade). It was so beautiful and so real.

In my field the Lord sent an angel to protect my field. The angel sat down in front of a tree. The small little birds flew in the field, not doing much. They just stood there. This dream was awesome, and I can still see the beautiful colors and the tiny bodies of the birds made of money. Did the Lord give me this dream to comfort me? I don't know, but it was a beautiful dream. God is good!

STOP! DON'T MOVE!—2008

Supernatural intervention

"Stop! Don't move!" was exactly what I felt the Lord say to me one particular morning. After dropping off my son for school (and on my way to work), I was stopped in the middle of the intersection. I was about to take a turn when, suddenly, some man ran the stoplight. He was coming at me full speed. If I had continued to turn, the driver would have hit me; I would have been dead. It was the intervention of the supernatural: God who sent His holy angels to protect me as before.

The man was not going to stop. I was at the mercy of God because I was going to turn but the Lord stopped me just in time. The Lord sent His holy angels to keep me from harm.

" _For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways."_

Psalms 91:11

THE GATE

On Monday night on June 16, 2008, I was just falling asleep when, all of a sudden, I had a vision of a golden gate. There was a man in front of the gate, and it appeared as if he were closing the gate.

I believe in my spirit that the Lord spoke to me then, saying that it would be too late soon for those unwilling to come; they will be left behind.

" _And there shall in no wise enter into it anything that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life."_

Revelation 21:27

RUN, MAMA, RUN

Now the dog wants to attack me

As if I had not gone through enough troubles already, I faced another trial. When I first moved into a new apartment I was robbed within the first week. And, as if that weren't enough, my car got stolen. Plus, the lights were always going out. One evening, the phone rang and, to my surprise, it was my daughter. I answered and she said, "Mama, it's me. Come downstairs and help me get the baby." "Okay, I'll be right down," I responded. When I got downstairs, ready to help her out with the baby, a pit bull was standing in what I thought was a fenced yard.

All of a sudden, my daughter jumped back into the car and said with a passion in her voice, "Run, Mama, run!" I didn't look up to see why she was telling me to run; I just took off. And, while running, I fell. But the Lord gave me the strength to get up and make it into my home. As soon as I got inside my home and closed the door, I wanted to look back out the door to see if the dog was out there. So I opened the door and the dog was right there, as if he were looking for me. In the beginning, before the attack, the dog didn't look like he was paying any attention to us. Then, all of a sudden, he charged us. The Lord once again delivered me.

NIGHT OF THE BLIZZARD—2008

Don't start this again!

Oh yeah the attacks were real but God never failed me.

After renting a truck, I was on my way to get the key for my new apartment on one of the worst days in terms of weather. We were having a winter storm. While sitting at the stoplight, I suddenly felt a hard bang, and my head and my bodyspun around uncontrollably from the impact. "Another accident," I shouted. **I** **was** **screaming** **this** **time** **and** **in** terrible **pain.**

"Where would I be if the Lord was not on my side?" I asked aloud. On that day I was moving into my new home. For no particular reason I had been evicted from my previous apartment. And the funny thing about it was that I had paid for another month and a half. It was like shooting arrows were coming at me from every angle.

That evening I had no time to lose. I was scheduled to move out and I was nearly homeless, so I wanted to move quickly. My family had given me a place to stay for a while, and now it was time to go.

Trying to get to my new place was a struggle and the weather didn't care that I was in the midst of spiritual warfare. "Miss, I'm sorry," the young man whispered. I told him I didn't have time to wait on a police or ambulance. Though in pain, I continued moving. My body felt it all night, but the Lord healed me and worked out things for me.

Finally, I was able to sit down (after all the moving in the bad weather). As I lay my head down, I remembered all the things that God had brought me through. One of the first things I remembered occurred in the earlier part of the year: I had been in another accident.

While going up a hill behind a truck driver, something unbelievable happened. The truck was rolling back on me at high speed while I was driving up the hill. I found myself praying to God, calling on Jesus' name. This was yet another attack. I knew that all of these strange incidents were attacks, so I kept praying to Jesus, who never failed me. I kept my focus on the promises of God.

I am glad to say that, despite our trials and persecutions Jesus never fails and His promises are yea and amen.

YOU'RE GOING TO BE SO BLESSED

Walking with Jesus is very exciting, but the trials and the persecutions are just as real.

One day, as I approached the door to my doctor's office, a gentleman stood there politely and held the door open. "Thank you," I said and entered the office. "No problem," he replied. Once I entered the office the assistant came to get me.

As we entered the exam room, we began to talk. I shared with her that I had just given my life to Christ. "You are going to be blessed," she proclaimed. But she didn't mention the many trials and sufferings that I would have to endure.

This reminds me of the trials Jesus had to endure, even as a baby in a manger. Until the time He went to the cross for our sins, Jesus told His disciples, "In this world ye shall have tribulation." I found out that even those who follow Him will also have tribulations.

" _These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."_

John 16:33

As the Holy Spirit continued revealing Jesus to me, I was convinced that we are all soldiers in an army who sometimes fall. But God helps His people up. The word of God is so true. I walk with the Lord to know for myself that, even though we suffer tribulations, Jesus goes with us through all of them.

_The word of God declares_ _"The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in Him."_

Nahum 1:7

I've had some good times and bad times, but none of my trials or sufferings have outweighed the time of joy and peace I've spent with Jesus. Jesus has promised the children of God that he would never leave them.

THE SHEPHERD

When I awoke one morning and opened my eyes, I saw a shepherd standing in the middle of my room. His flock of sheep surrounded him and he stood in their midst. It was something to see. The Lord assures us He will protect and deliver us.

The 23rd Psalms tells us that the Lord is our shepherd and, even when we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, the child of God doesn't have to fear any evil, for the Lord is with us.

" _Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."_

Psalms 23:4

THE VISION OF JESUS WEEPING

This vision was given to me right after my conversion. Was it the last time the Holy Spirit would call me? I wasn't sure, but I was grateful He showed me mercy.

" _And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire."_

Revelation 20:15

_Jesus_ _invites_ _us_ _to_ _come_ _to_ _him_ _he_ _never_ _forces_ _us_ _to_ _come._

Even in my twenties, I used to hear a voice that sounded like someone saying, "Come." Now, at that time in my life, I remember saying, "No, I'm not ready yet." That had to be the Holy Spirit inviting me to come to Jesus. At that time, my response to Him was that I'm not ready.

I went down to the altar many times before I let go and actually surrendered my life to Christ. I would go down to the altar and pray the sinners' prayer—not really going any further with Jesus—and then I'd go right back out and participate in the secular world. I kept accepting Him, but each time I'd walk away.

Praise God for His mercy! Finally I came to the Lord for good. The Holy Spirit gave me a vision not long after giving my life to the Lord. In the vision, I was with the Lord and we were standing in a place not of this world.

It looked like a balcony and we were looking down on the earth. In my spirit, it felt like the Lord was weeping. Maybe God was glad that I had finally made up my mind to surrender to Him. He didn't want me to die in my sins.

Was this going to be the last time the Holy Spirit would draw me in? I didn't know, but I was certain it was genuine. I believe if I had not made up my mind to come, it may have been my last opportunity.

It's possible that I could have been in my grave before having the chance to write this book. I believe this is God's plan for my life. Only God knows. So I made up my mind to learn who Jesus was by reading and getting to know Him through His word, going into the house of the Lord, and enduring (with His help) many trials, tribulations, and attacks from the enemy.

Although I had a vision of hell after finally giving my life to Jesus, I'd already had a vision of hell years before. Somewhere in my twenties, I had a dream or vision about being in hell with some of my family members. Thank God that will not come to pass. I said yes to Christ, and I have escaped the enemy's plans for my life. Thanks and praise to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ. I also pray daily that all my family comes before it's too late.

In the vision, while in a hellish place, we were all in a prison cell. We were entrenched in the flames of a fire, but the fire never consumed us. I can't really describe it, but we were in hell. And I never want to go there—ever.

When I think back on this, I always give God the glory for His grace and mercy. I heard Him and, finally, I said "yes." God's word says He is not willing that none would perish, but that all would come to repentance. This meant I had to make up my own mind to come. The Holy Spirit kept asking me to come, but He never forced me to come.

" _The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."_

2 Peter 3:9

COME BEFORE THE DOOR CLOSES

" _I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture."_

John 10:9

" _And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the LORD come. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call."_

Joel 2:28-32

These scriptures give a picture of what shall happen on this earth, and they give instructions for how we can escape these horrors by calling on the name of Jesus. They tell us that if any man calls upon the name of the Lord, he shall be saved.

If we look at the things going on in our world today, it really does seem like the time is drawing close for the return of Jesus. Jesus has promised that He will return—though no man knows the day that He will return.

I can't say enough that the Bible prophecy is fulfilling itself all around us. We can see in our world how things are changing quickly. The Lord never makes mistakes. Jesus wants the child of God to finish the race and to bring others with us to heaven. He wants us to be like John the Baptist.

" _He Said I am THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY OF THE LORD, as said the Prophet Esa'ias."_

John 1:23

Jesus desires His people to tell as many that will believe that He is soon to return, that all may escape the wrath to come. I do believe that Jesus wants us to join him in the Rapture when He comes again.

Or, if not the Rapture, then whenever we leave this world. I believe that we are in the grace of God. However, one day Jesus will come again.

" _But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only."_

Matthew 24:36

We hear a lot about prosperity, how God is going to bless us. He says we should seek His kingdom first. If we do this, then we will be on the right track.

" _But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."_

Matthew 6:33

Back in 1997, I opened my Bible randomly to the book of Habakkuk. I believe that the Holy Spirit wanted me to read these scriptures:

" _I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry."_

Habakkuk 2:1-3

When I started having the visions, I didn't really understand what they meant. I had a strong desire to sketch them and the Holy Spirit helped me.

Maybe this is what the Lord wanted me to do: watch and record the visions as He gave them to me. After reading the previous passage in the Bible, it was as though the visions began to focus on the second coming of Jesus.

I believe the Lord wants all of His children to watch and pray as we wait for His return—and to keep telling others about Him.

THE LAMB'S BOOK OF LIFE

" _And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire."_

Revelation 20:15

The Lord also revealed to Daniel, His beloved prophet, a vision of the end times:

" _And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever."_

Daniel 12:1-3

When looking at our world you have to wonder what's going on. Are we really coming to the end? Well, only God knows for sure.

THE LORD COMETH WITH TEN THOUSANDS OF HIS SAINTS

" _And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, to execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him."_

Jude 1:14

This art is not a vision. I believe the Holy Spirit helped me sketch this so I could share it. I also believe this is the scripture He wanted me to use to get this message across.

St. Jude reminds us that a day will come soon when Jesus will come again. I believe that the Holy Spirit gave me this scripture so that the body of Christ would look to our God and cry out for the lost (and compel them to come). I believe from what God has shown me that the day is closer than we think.

" _I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not. And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. Even as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities."_

Jude 1:5-8

THE DEAD IN CHRIST SHALL RISE FIRST

This is a vision that the Holy Spirit gave me. I could see Jesus standing in front of a lot of people, right in front of a graveyard. I tried to sketch it. I also believe that the Holy Spirit gave me these scriptures for this vision:

" _Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation."_

John 5:28-29

" _But I will not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep."_

1 Thessalonians 4:13-15

THE VISIONS OF 2011

While in the bathroom this year, I had a vision of Jesus. It was like He just appeared in front of me in my bathroom. I could see His robe and, not long after this vision, I had another vision. I know that the Lord wanted me to put these last two _visions_ in this book. I hadn't had any more visions until this year, 2011. These are the most recent ones.

THE THRONE WITH THE RAINBOW

The last vision I had occurred in the early part of 2011, as I sat in a chair in my sister's house with my eyes closed and almost asleep. The vision appeared before me. It was God sitting on His throne. I could see a throne and, around the throne, I could see a beautiful rainbow of various beautiful colors. I have never seen anything like the colors around that throne.

" _After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. And he that sat was to look upon like jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald."_

Revelation 4:1-3

This is the song that came to me after this vision: ALLEUIA the LORD GOD, ALMIGHTY, REIGNS!

CLOCK IN THE CLOUD

The Dream of 2012

The Dream I had after completion of _Rapture Jesus is Coming, Dreams, Visions and Encounters_ in 2012.

Only a month or less I had this vision about a **Clock in the Clouds.** The dream started like this I was on my job working and while there I had a vision, but the same vision that I had was actually happening. My co-workers in this dream were outside of the building.

The vision that I was having in the dream was about a clock that was in the sky and you could see it in the clouds and it were just sitting in the clouds. The same time I was having the vision my co- workers outside was literally seeing _the clock in the clouds_. My sister was with me inside the building. She said that she had the same vision. At that moment while my sister and I was talking about this clock in the clouds, our co- workers came in the building. Some of them were saying Jesus is coming! Jesus is coming! There were some true believers in this group they were the ones that were saying Jesus is coming! Jesus is coming! They said it with excitement as though they had been looking for Jesus return.

I then said to my co-workers the Bible says that we would have signs before of His coming.

I begin to say to them that the next sign will be signs of notable healings, there are people, which were born blind from birth that their eyes will literally be open, and they will see. After I spoke those words my daughter then awakens me from my sleep. I can only say that this dream was another warning of a day that will come when Jesus will come again. A clock was just sitting up in the clouds. The clock tells us to look up. Jesus is coming! And I ask are you ready?

We don't know the day of the hour but we can know that the word of God is true.

" _But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only."_

Matthew 24:36

THIS IS MY HEARTS CRY TO YOU. ARE YOU READY? COME TO JESUS. IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY.

" _Sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth_."

Psalm 96:1

This is the day the Lord has made. Tomorrow is not promised. As we look at our world today this just maybe the last day **.** Let this be the day that you come to **JESUS** if you don't know him.

The reason Jesus came the first time was to save sinners. Jesus did die that on the cross. Hear these words from the Holy Scriptures regarding Jesus,

" _For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."_

John 3:16

" _For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."_

John 3:17

The next scripture talks about salvation it says,

" _Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved."_

Acts 4:12

Jesus is only way to escape the horrors that will come one day upon this earth.

**The Dream** of **JESUS and the words He spoke to Brother David Williams in 2014.**

I have a dear brother friend Pastor David Williams of United Devine Ministries.

Pastor David ministries help and feed's homeless people in our community. When he was homeless himself he would feed the homeless on the little that he had. Always trying to help others and share the love of Jesus a very dedicated man of God. He shared with me a dream that so touched me so I asked him if I could share the dream with my readers. He kindly said yes. **Here is his dream:**

"My name is David. I want people to know the dream I dreamed when I was asleep. I also will give the understanding of this dream. In the dream some of the friends and I "were driving on I-65. We drove past Crown Point on I-65 highway. When we got to Merrillville, Indiana it was a bad storm brewing but there were different types of storms in one storm. There were earthquakes, tornadoes, thunder, tsunami, lighting, hailing, hurricane, and raining. People were dead, houses, trees, cars were floating in the water, and debris was in the air and other such things. My friends and I that were in the car drove to an exit, from off the ramp and we parked under a bridge. We got out of the car and stood next to the concrete beam. That beam was one of the beams that held up the bridge.

Suddenly Jesus came to us under the bridge. Jesus came down to us in a circular motion and stairs were behind him. The storm and everything in it paused when Jesus came to us. Jesus face was a bright light and he had a beard. Jesus hair was as wools hair in the dream and Jesus feet was the color of brass. Jesus had a white robe on. One of the brothers who were with me asked Jesus " _can I go to heaven?"_ Jesus said _I'm not the judge my Father is the judge."_ Then I asked Jesus thinking I was better than the other guy that had asked the same question. I asked Jesus can I go to heaven and Jesus said the same thing to me that He had said to the other brother that was with me. He said " _I am not the judge but my Father Judges"._ Then Jesus said to me " _my Farther is tired of sin"_ then Jesus elevated up in the sky and as He left the stairs followed Him. Then the storm disappeared."

Now here is interpretation of this dream:

The stairs represents salvation. The time is now are you ready?

"The meaning of the dream is this. Be saved when Jesus comes. Also the people that were dead in the dream represents when a person pass away or get killed they need to be saved so that people want go to hell and into the lake of fire.

Also the cars, the houses that were floating in the water and other material things those were in it. This means when a person dies they do not and cannot take nothing with them when they die."

_The dream that was shared kind of reminds me of a vision I had when Jesus comes to get His bride_. The words that Jesus gave to us are,

" _But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,_ And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be."

Matthew 24:37-39

THE DAY OF THE LORD IS COMING WILL YOU BE READY?

" _For the day is near, even the day of the LORD is near, a cloudy day; it shall be the time of the heathen."_

Ezekiel 30:3

Saint Peter declared also,

" _But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up."_

2 Peter 3:10

Are you ready? Jesus is coming. We may not know the day because no man knows the day. I believe that Jesus wants us to get ready and always be looking for His return so that we are ready. I ask again are you ready?

# THE PRAYER OF SALVATION

If you want to give Christ your life, please say this prayer:

**Jesus** **I** **know** **that** **I** **am** **a** **sinner,** **but** **you** **can** **make** **me** **new.** **I** **believe** **that** **you** **died** **and** **rose** **from** **the** **dead** **to** **save** **me** **from** **my** **sins.** **Please** **forgive** **me** **of** **all** **my** **sins** **that** **I** **have** **committed** **against** **you.** **Come** **into** **my** **heart** **and** **be** **my** **personal** S **avior.** **Amen.**

If you are sincere, God will hear you and Jesus will come into your heart. But don't stop there—go find a Bible-believing church.

Get baptized, live and serve Jesus all your days. Remember to seek him daily, ask Him to fill you with His Holy Spirit so that you may know Him in a greater way. Then ask Him to fulfill the plan in your heart that He gave you for your life for His glory.

" _But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."_

" _Rom 10:8-9"_

THIS IS MY PRAISE PAGE!

**To Our God be Glory and Honor and Praise forever!** "

" _I will praise the name of God with a song,_

And will magnify Him with thanksgiving."

Psalm 69:30

# SUMMARY

" _Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh."_

Matthew 24:44

What does this mean? It means Jesus is coming—ready not.

_We must pray without ceasing. Whatever we did yesterday_ _is_ _finished._ _This_ _is_ _the_ _day_ _that_ _the_ _Lord_ _has_ _made._ _We_ _repent_ _and_ _start_ _new_ _with_ _God._ _Don't_ _go_ _back_ _to_ _your_ _past_ _mistakes._ _We_ _get_ _up_ _and_ _we_ _go_ _on_ _with_ _full_ _strength,_ _like_ _good_ _soldiers,_ _and_ _we_ _endure_ _hardship_ _like_ _good_ _soldiers._ _We_ _must_ _get_ _moving_ _again._ _Jesus_ _is_ _depending_ _on_ _His_ _church_ _to_ _be_ _ready_ _when_ _He_ _appears_ _and_ _to_ _bring_ _others_ _with_ _us_ _to_ _heaven._

This book was not written to scare anyone only to tell you that Jesus is coming. If your name is written in the Lambs book of Life you can rejoice. If not then give Jesus your life and live with Him in eternity.

# CONCLUSION

One day Jesus will come again simply because He promised He would. Jesus talked to his disciples about things that would come on the earth in the last days. He said a lot of things. He was concerned about deception and told his disciples to not be deceived. He points out deception.

" _And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many."_

Matthew 24:4-5

He expressed this in more than one chapter. He spoke of false prophets and deception. He warned, "Many false prophets shall rise and deceive many." I believe Jesus is still speaking today to the church; do not be deceived.

Jesus also spoke of wars and rumors of wars, famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in diverse places. Jesus also said, "These are the beginnings of man's sorrows. I believe Jesus is coming soon and the signs are everywhere. Let's all be ready for the Rapture, the day of the Lord. See Matthew 24:6-11.

God is Love and he has proving that love. Do not turn that Love away. Jesus said,

" _All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out."_

John 6:37 KJV

# ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Coming from Florida to Alabama to Indiana before the age of ten, Linda Cannon is grateful that her family raised her with the loving influences of the Pentecostal church. Since then, Linda has been on a stirring life journey of spiritual discovery. She has had what she calls visions of the Rapture, and she enthusiastically shares what she's seen to everyone who listens. She does not believe life's events happen by accident. God had a reason and allowed her to have unique visions.

Her spiritually steadfast grandmother was firm about church attendance. Learning about God and why He sent His son Jesus to this world was important. She thinks that her grandmother's loss of her son in the war and the many troubles she encountered during her life drew her closer to God. Her faith was her strength. When her grandmother worshiped, it was as if she were there in the physical body but one in her heart with the savior. Once, when the author was eight years old, she imitated the way that her grandmother worshiped and something struck her body like a bolt of electricity. It terrified her and she leaped into bed in fear, never saying anything to anyone about her experience. The author wondered who would believe her. That was the beginning of a series of inexplicable mental images.

There was, however, a thirty-year period in her life after her mom and dad divorced and her grandmother passed when she didn't feel much like attending church. Like many teens, she walked away from the church to explore life. Eventually, she followed her heart and returned to the fold thirty years later. She joined an Indianapolis Pentecostal church. As she began living according to His words, she felt her faith growing until it became an active force in her life, helping her repent of her past sins and life's tests.

Faith in Jesus Christ isn't a simple declaration of belief; it's a source of power to renew every day by studying His words, praying, and following His example. As the author has said: Isn't Jesus wonderful?" She proclaims, "I love Him so much. He's my rock. Without Him I would be nothing. After finally giving my life to Christ, I wanted to serve Him, and I asked Him for direction. He answered me with a vision of Jesus cradling children in His hands, so I joined a Pentecostal children's ministry for three and a half years."

The night she met Jesus occurred at age forty, after attending a church play, "The Rapture." Only a few months after her conversion, Linda saw an apparition one Sunday morning as she worshiped. Suddenly, the congregation floated into the clouds and into heaven—the Rapture was taking place. This was the first of over a dozen "warning" visions and dreams.

Linda felt so moved that she began sketching pictures of these visions. This book is her witness. As the author has said: "The Bible tells us He's coming back to rapture His flock, to take believers back to heaven with Him. Prepare to fly; our loving Jesus is coming to take us from this cold and horrible world to live with Him. Imagine living peacefully with Jesus, seeing him face-to-face. I live my life grateful God gave His only son and that he died for me. I am nothing; I am not worthy. Yet, He still loves me."

Her steadfast faith fuels the reality that Christ is who He says He is and that He will help us when we seek Him. Faith means trusting in Him, remembering Him, and following His teachings. He is the true Son of God.

" _The way, the truth and the life."_

John 14:6

God is Love and he has proving that love. Do not turn that Love away. Jesus said,

" _All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out."_

John 6:37 KJV

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Thanks!

Linda Cannon

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