Author: Joseph R. Nicola

Over a week ago I heard this; we have entered into a decade of trouble. Among other things trouble means problems, difficulties, concern and disturbance. What did Jesus say about trouble? “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me, John 14:1. And, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful”, John 14:27. He also said in Matthew 24 just prior to a time of great trouble, “See to it no one misleads you.” Notice that Jesus leaves it up to us whether we are troubled, fearful or misled. He didn’t tell us to just pray about it either. Even though there is trouble on the earth we do not have to be troubled, fearful or misled. This time of trouble can be a time of great peace, personal growth and harvest if we are following Him. 

I received a vision a few years ago that I was at the helm of a large ship. In the distance was a dark massive storm and we were headed directly for it. As I went to steer away from the storm, I felt a hand on my left shoulder. As I turned to see who it was, it was Jesus and He said, “I will tell you when to turn.” I then saw the twin towers in NY on fire and people rushing to get out of the buildings. As they were exiting the first responders were heading straight into the burning buildings. I then heard; “Do not give up, do not quit, persevere and be persistent says the Lord. I am looking for those with courage to head directly into the storm.” I believe we entered this storm and it is just ramping up. He gave us advance warning for what was coming.

Much will be accomplished this decade. Bible translators are working together on what is called Vision 2033. The goal to have a New Testament translation of the Bible in every known language on the planet. That is amazing! The Remnant is rising, the Ekklesia is being restored and the Harvest is ripe. At the same time many incredible things are happening, everything that can be shaken will continue to be shaken. Thank God, we have received a Kingdom that cannot be shaken (for those who are building their lives on His Kingdom of course). As Matthew 6:33 commands us to seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness and our needs will be added to us. What a promise! Through these troubled waters the Bride of Christ will be prepared and become more like Christ. We will cross over to the other side! Those who are CHINO’s (Christian in name only) will become more evident. Not all Christians are the Bride of Christ. The Bride are the ones who are preparing themselves for the Bridegroom.

On December 14 this year I received a vision of a massive shaking and shift while many were sleeping. They went to bed one night to wake the next morning to a massive change. They were completely unaware that this “shift” had already been implemented for some time. Perplexed, confused and without answers I saw them with bewildered looks on their faces asking what is this? What happened? What are we to do?  That certainly came true in three short months and it is not over. I mentioned at the beginning of Covid, if you think this is bad now, it is nothing compared to what is coming. Trouble, chaos and destruction are planned immediately following this presidential election by those who are intent on destroying this country. The riots, looting, fires and destruction we have already witnessed in several democratically controlled cities are just coming attractions for what is planned. Sadly, many Christians have aligned with this demonic cabal and are participating in the demise of this country and Christianity. They have welcomed destructive heresies of Marxism and Islamic doctrines and mixed them in with Christianity. Ignorance and outright deception is rampant.

Many are striving towards unity but missing what God is doing at this time. He is dividing. Division in the Body of Christ is the hand of God calling out to us; who is on My side? September 2018, I had a word concerning Joshua chapter 5. Here is a link to a repost of that word, https://joernicola.com/2020/04/13/i-come-now-as-2/. There are several important truths from this passage of scripture that are relevant for this hour. Jesus is manifesting Himself differently at this time and He is asking, who is on My side? Jesus didn’t come to be on our side, He calls us to His side, then we much choose to align with Him. Lines are now drawn. Decisions are being made. Who are you aligning with? You may answer, well I’m on Jesus’ side of course! Are you following Him or asking Him to follow you? Do your values align with His values? Do you care about what He cares for? Do you love what He loves and hate what He hates? Are you truly a disciple? A disciple is one who patterns their life after the one they follow, one who disciplines themselves to be like Christ Jesus and do the works He did. Jesus said, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free”, John 8:31-32.

Jesus also said, “Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. “For I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and a man’s enemies will be the members of his household. He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. He who has found his life will lose it, and he who has lost his life for My sake will find it,” Matthew 10:34–39. This is division. This is a tough truth that goes against much of what is being taught from pulpits today. This division is the Hand of God calling out to us; who is on My side?

We are told to be diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit not pursue a spirit of unity. There is a big difference. A spirit of unity can cause us to accomplish anything. It led to the building of the Tower of Babel, which is globalism, a one world government. Many Christians are participating in this ungodly unity believing it is the will of God. This ecumenicalism will lead to a one world government and one world religion. Unity is not our goal. Oneness with Christ and the Father is unity of the Spirit which must precede unity with one another. Scripture puts it this way, … I implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all, Ephesians 4:1–6. We are instructed to be diligent in preserving the unity of the Spirit not striving for a spirit of unity. 

This presidential election is not a normal election. This election is a line of demarcation. We are not choosing between two different men, but two completely different worldview and directions for our country. Your vote in this election is your prophetic voice proclaiming who you are aligning with, the spirit of life in Christ Jesus or the spirit of death. Yes, it is that serious.

For the past eight months there has been a revealing of the sons of God. The sons of God are being led by the Spirit of God, Romans 8:14. The sons of God are not led by any other spirit or voice, including their own. It has been revealed who is prophesying accurately and who has not. Check some of the prophetic words that were circulating toward the end of 2019 for the coming year and the ones at the beginning of this year as the lockdowns began. I prophesied a few months ago that some trusted voices will lose their anointing and some prophets will lose their prophetic voice. We are in a time of division in the Body of Christ. A choosing of sides. This is a serious time.

It is not too late to lay down the idol of self and turn to the Lord. Today He has set before us life and death, the blessing and the curse and He tells us to choose life, but it is our choice. Choose wisely. Get ready and stay ready. Cling to the Word. Recognize His voice and be obedient. You were born for such a time as this! It is not enough to just pray, we must also act as the Holy Spirit directs. The victory belongs to the Lord!

Interrupting the traditions of men to manifest the Kingdom.

Joe Nicola