I am incredibly excited to share with you today because there are so many wonderful and interesting things going on! While the world and much of the Church is perplexed, we have the answers. As I watch the news and listen to Christians express their views it’s amazing what they think is happening in the world; they’re totally confused! But it goes back to what I teach in Apocalypse: there is one thing, more than any other, that Jesus said we need to know how to do, and that’s hear the voice of the Spirit in our heart! If we aren’t hearing the witness of God in our heart we are left to get our information from the same sources as the world: a corrupt government and a fraudulent news media. That is a recipe for fear and doubt! But, I am confident that you have your heart established in grace, peace and faith-righteousness and that you know your God and you trust your heavenly Father.
One of the saddest comments I hear from Christians all over the world is, “God is bringing all of these calamities onto mankind because of all of his evil.” When I hear these kinds of religious statements I want to drop to my knees and cry. The Bible is very clear that the Beginning of Sorrows and the Tribulation are not acts of God; they’re acts of the antichrist fulfilling the beliefs and desires of carnal man.
Scientifically, we know that earthquakes, famines, pestilence and war are all results of greed. Greed drives mankind to be willing to destroy Planet Earth and people in order to accomplish their goals and fulfill their lusts. If you’re watching my October weekly broadcast, The God of Creation, you’re learning a lot about this. I really hope you are participating in this month’s broadcast because it will help you overcome so many lies that have been sown into the earth by the evil one in order to undermine the faith and confidence of God’s people. But, praise God, you know the truth! You know that God is good and He is only good. He is not the author of confusion and evil! As you read my new book you will finally understand world history from a spiritual point of view. You will understand how we got here and what is really going to happen next!
My book, Apocalypse: A Spiritual Guide to the Second Coming, has been released and is being well-received. I am already receiving e-mails, phone calls and Facebook messages from people telling me how it is opening their eyes to things they have always known in their heart but never were able to express. That’s one of the things I love about ministering under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. It’s never my job to tell you something new, it’s my job to confirm to you the things that God has been speaking to you in your heart. This causes you to grow in your confidence to hear God for yourself. And, believe me, that’s what I want and what God wants. He wants you to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus, not a disciple of Jim Richards or any other preacher.
In addition to the great success of Apocalypse, I’ve also had an incredible breakthrough of my own. As many of you know, about 2 1/2 years ago after being ravaged by a urinary tract infection and strep throat at the same time my body finally succumbed to chronic fatigue (from which few ever recover). It’s a complicated, brutalizing illness. By applying God’s wisdom and heart work I’ve had some limited breakthroughs, but it has been a miserable 2 1/2 years. Now you know why I have been so slow to answer emails or even do very many meetings. I never knew from day to day if I would be able to work or even get out of bed! The good news is by connecting with God in my heart, I have finally recovered my strength. I feel more like myself than I have in years.
There is a way to test the energy in your organs and my energy levels were so low I should have been bedridden! But I made a decision in my heart and applied the same truth I’ve always known. I went into my prayer time and emerged 30 minutes later well! And the greatest thing about this is it is something I can share with you so you experience the same thing. With God it isn’t about special anointings or special timing; it’s about getting the truth into your heart, and God’s Word teaches us how to do that!
I love having these great experiences with God! Whether they are a physical, financial or emotional breakthrough, they give me joy for three reasons. First and foremost, they glorify God! Second, they make it possible for me to live the abundant life promised in the New Covenant! But what I love just as much as the benefit it brings me is the fact that I am able to share these things with you so you too can have a personal breakthrough. When we approach God from the truths of the heart rather than from religious concepts, our breakthrough is something that can be reproduced, i.e. shared with others! It isn’t mystical; it isn’t too hard to figure out and no one has to get it and bring it to us. Moving your heart in the truth of God’s Word is something anyone and everyone can do. I love the fact that I don’t have to get you to respond to an altar call or require you do anything special. I know that when you connect with God in your heart, no matter where you are, you can experience these breakthroughs for yourself. I’ll be sharing more about this in upcoming broadcasts, so be sure and look for it. I want you to live the abundant life – fully trusting God, completely enjoying all the benefits of the New Covenant and loving life with passion.
As always I want to thank you for helping me reach people who have never met Jesus and those who have met Jesus but have never heard the real gospel. That’s the situation most of the Church lives in today. They’ve met Jesus but they really don’t know who He is according to Scripture. They know they’ve been born again but they really don’t understand the covenant we have in Him. Sadly, most people are begging God to do something for them that He has already given freely in Jesus. They don’t know (like you do) that it’s all theirs to experience any time they choose by connecting with God in their heart.
Thank you so much for helping me take this gospel to the ends of the earth. As we approach hard times and challenges continue to increase, more than any other time in history we need to make every effort to take the Gospel of the Kingdom to the ends of the earth. Jesus can only return when this happens. Thank you for making this happen for millions of people worldwide!
Together we really are changing the way the world sees God!
Blessings,
Jim Richards
PS If you have struggled with evolution, the Genesis account of creation or other conflicts between God and science be sure to listen to the broadcast this month and read my new book, Apocalypse: A Spiritual Guide to the Second Coming.