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31/10/2024

25/10/2024

Sands in the hourglass runs out

Revelation 19 says, “11 Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. 12 His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself.”

Many know this Scripture well. It speaks of the return of the Lord in His triumphant glory and majesty. He comes to make war on the unjust and to execute His righteousness. But just ponder the weightiness and magnitude of such a moment: once the Lord mounts the white horse, it is done. He is then coming and nothing will stop Him. It is not like He will be mounting the white horse and then wondering if He should continue. Once mounted, His coming in all His glory and power will be swift in ex*****on. Thankfully for billions of people, Jesus is now not on the white horse, but He will soon mount the stead and then the sand in the hourglass will vanish.

Jesus was mounted on a donkey when He entered Jerusalem as the lamb to be slain for our sins. Once He gave His command to the disciples to find the donkey, the prophetic end-time clock marked a significant spiritual shift. Jesus knew once He climbed on the donkey, then events would escalate to accumulate rapidly and relentlessly in His crucifixion, resurrection and ascension. He knew what it meant to climb on that donkey. It meant the time had arrived for the old to make way for the new, for the Gentiles to be welcomed into the Vine of God’s Glory and for all mankind to personally know Him. Climbing on that donkey meant the veil of the temple was going to be torn into two.

It meant that this world has been subjected to a clock that is counting down, and time for of all us is also running out. It was not just a simple instruction to fetch the donkey. When Jesus gave that command, He declared that it was time for “IT IS FINISHED”. It was the time for His death, but also the time of living. The prophetic clock shifted gears, setting into motion not only His ascension but also His return.

Just so, Jesus knows the incredible importance of the white horse. When the Father instructs His Son to mount the horse then everything shifts prophetically in the eschatology timeframe one last time. Indeed, He will return on a horse as the conquering King of kings. He comes to judge the living and the dead. The countdown to the devil’s demise rolled into action when the stone at the tomb was rolled away. Yes, He is coming, but will we be found ready when Jesus mounts the horse? It will be a glorious day for the redeemed, yet the Book of Revelation makes it clear for the unsaved and unjust it is a frightening moment.

The Father has to give the command as He commanded His Son to mount the donkey to enter Jerusalem. 2000 years, He triumphantly entered through the gates of the old city, and now, when He mounts the white horse, many will be ready to enter the gates of the New Jerusalem. The humble donkey triggered the crucifixion, resurrection and ascension, while the majestic white horse triggered His return, judgment and final victory. These are not small prophetic actions – they determine our entire spiritual fortitude and existence.

Lord, send the fire of Your Spirit in these last days. Let there be a season of incredible grace for the end-time harvest to come in from across the world before Jesus mounts the white horse. Yes Lord, thank you for the revival! Thank you for the spiritual awakening! Indeed, as the Bride we cry out “Come Lord” but we also know many are not ready. May we pray for the end-time harvest, and for labourers to bring in the lost. Jesus will mount the white horse soon, and He comes thundering as an all-consuming fire.

This is not the fire of the Pentecost, this is the Glory of the King! Yes Lord, let the fire light our hearts again and may it burn bright so that we bring the lost from out of the dark storms. Give us a prophetic “hour” Lord - a time of unprecedented grace and Kingdom-manifested power – so that many know the truth of Amazing Grace before the sands in the hourglass disappear.

24/10/2024

Christ is alive, let this truth echo!

Memento mori is a Latin phrase meaning “remember you must die.” The notion of “remembering death” appears throughout European history, and other cultures have traditions that approach the same concept in unique ways. The concept of “remembering death” is also expressed throughout ancient Greek and Roman philosophy. It is seen a humbling reminder of one’s mortality, and that death is the great equaliser of all man. Indeed, for many in this world this reality of ‘death’ is rather frightening.

For the believer, such a morbid or sombre reminder is not our reality or the truth that defines us. This is our reality: “Dixit ei Iesus ego sum resurrectio et vita qui credit in me et si mortuus fuerit vivet.” And what does this mean? John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.

We are indeed mindful of our temporary state of physical existence, but we shall also rejoice that in Christ we shall live again! Let this be the truth which echoes throughout the world in the end-time revival. “Christ is alive” should be the clarion call to praise an Almighty God in whom we find our hope and joy. He is the living waters. He is the Resurrection and Life. In this world, there is no other hope or redemption. While death is evitable, it is merely the path to greater glory to walk the yonder shores of victory with God. We rejoice in “1 Corinthians 15: 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” In the great revival that sparks an awakening, the fearful notion of a physical death and a spiritual slumber fades in the light of a God who is real, alive and full of grace!

Yes, we can rejoice in the following cry of spiritual liberty: Christus surréxit! - Surréxit vere, allelúja (Christ is risen!” - “He is risen indeed, Alleluia!). He is indeed alive, and because He lives, we live! Acts 17:28 declares, “In him we live and move and have our being.’ Glory to God, may so many find their ‘being’ in Him! Lord, may revival sweep this world, so that all morbidity and sombre reflections be drowned in God’s love and beauty! Hallelujah, praise Him for death has no power for His power quickens to resurrect the dead bones and the dying flame!

23/10/2024

Glory to God, revival is coming! Yes, revival is here! Rejoice in the latter rain. Isaiah 35 says, “7 And the burning sand (mirage) will become a pool [of water] and the thirsty ground springs of water; in the haunt of jackals, where they lay resting, grass becomes reeds and rushes.” Glory to God, in this wonderful end-time revival to sweep Africa and the world, where the Spirit pours out and God’s fire of love is reignited, even the driest soul will come alive as it is drenched by the living waters of a loving and mighty God! Yes, come one and come all to the Lord – the weary, the forgotten, the broken, the lost and the wicked. Come and drink from His beauty and grace to be saved and redeemed! Jesus declares in “Revelation 22: 17 The [Holy] Spirit and the bride (the church, believers) say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take and drink the water of life without cost.” Let us pray for revival! Let us pray for an awakening across the world! Lord, sent the fire again, yes, sent the fire again to light our hearts. May Your light lead many out of the dark, out of bo***ge, out of cruelty and out of the ‘Egypt’! Glory to God, let the spiritual rains pour, let the River of God rise and let the end-time harvest be gathered to the glory of Jesus.

16/10/2024

Never surrender

Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 during World War 2, delivered a rousing speech on never surrendering as the N***s continued to mark through Europe. It has become a eulogy to the British war effort that has been immortalised in popular memory of the Second World War. In his speech of “fighting on the beaches”, we can easily take his speech and apply it to the believer as well during the spiritual war we wage. For the devil is continually marching throughout the world, plundering and destroying, but we must stand our ground and never surrender.

So part of Churchill’s speech can also be read in context for the believer when adapted: “We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in spiritual, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our domain, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.”

Yes, in this spiritual war, we must never surrender. We must never give up doing good, sharing the Good News and keep on fighting the good fight of faith. We must never surrender, even when the days are dark as it was for England when facing the might of Germany, for even though the devil is devious and sly, God is greater and victorious. Yes, we can never surrender, and wherever we go we must keep on shining the light in the darkness, declaring the love of God for the sinner and the saint. Whatever the cost, we must never surrender! We shall indeed go on to the end. Wherever the Lord sends us, may we declare the Gospel in the fields, in the valleys and from the mountaintops. Wherever the need arises, we shall not be kept silent, or be discouraged or driven back for God is glorious and mighty.

Prophet Riaan (Excerpt from The Spiritual War)

Avishua Ministries deals with spiritual warfare and deliverance.

16/10/2024

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11/10/2024

Message of the Cross

More than ever, the church needs to get back to the message of the cross. The cross is the only solution for sin and the only answer to sin. The cross is our victory, for the cross is the Covenant by which we are saved, redeemed and liberated from darkness. The Blood that flowed on the cross is the Blood of our hope, and it is the Blood which leads us of slavery and into the glorious liberty of Christ! Yes, Jesus is no longer on the cross, but our sins were paid for on the cross. The New Covenant was ratified on the cross when the Blood of the Lamb ran red down the wood. If you want to know spiritual victory, then know the power of the cross, for by the Blood of the Lamb we can be free. Yes, the Blood still sets the captives free!

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More than ever, the church needs to get back to the message of the cross. For the cross is the only solution for sin and the only answer to sin. The cross is our victory, for the cross is the Covenant by which we are saved, redeemed and liberated from darkness. The Blood that flowed on the cross is....

08/10/2024

Ordering from author Riaan Engelbrecht’s WhatsApp catalogue

A catalogue of the work of Riaan Engelbrecht (Avishua Ministries) is available on his WhatsApp business profile. Visit https://wa.me/c/27846663070

He is the co-founder of Avishua Ministries and also serves on the board of Lighthouse Ministries. He has been teaching the Word of God for the past couple of decades, which includes being involved with online radio stations (Lighthouse Radio, Rainbow Radio) for many years, and Osasogie TV (Nigeria-based). Currently, he contributes to Diakonos (a leadership training platform, which is a branch of Strategic Missions and Revealed Word Bible College) on Rumble and also to the Testify magazine. He writes to uplift, edify, equip, prophetically guide and speak the Lord’s will in the last of days. His heart desires to see believers become true disciples and for the world to be flooded with God’s truth, for only such a truth sets free.

You can buy a product directly from the author by using the Cart facility or clicking on the link for the product page. The product page presents the opportunity to buy directly from the author (at a discounted price) or as an eBook or paperback on numerous international bookstores and literary platforms.

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It should be noted ordering from the catalogue is more affordable than international bookstores. The costs are calculated in South African currency (Rand). Those who are ordering from overseas and purchasing from the catalogue will receive their cost in their currency directly from the author (payment methods will also be discussed).

The author has so far compiled 101 non-fiction works focussing on teaching, equipping and prophetically guiding the Church.

Series of work available on the catalogue:
Perilous Times
In Pursuit of God
The Holy Spirit
The Disciple of God
Deliverance
Crossroads to Freedom
The Kingdom of God
The Prophetic
Apologetics
The Vine
End-Time Remnant

The eBook version should work on any phone or tablet. This also applies to PDF formats.

For any queries or any work, on the series, to find out about upcoming projects, or if you have any questions relating to your spiritual walk, you may email [email protected] or [email protected]

Visit the ministry and the author’s websites for more information:
https://prophetriaan.wixsite.com/books
https://avishuaministries.wixsite.com/avishua
https://avishuaministries.wixsite.com/warfare
https://authorriaan.co.za/in-ministry/

We want to see you walking in God’s love, victory, peace and joyAvishua Ministries is run by married couple Riaan and Lynette Engelbrecht. We are down-to-earth ordinary people who love the Lord and who are willing to help anyone on their spiritual journey. We want to see people walk in His love, j...

07/10/2024

Commit your work to God Part Two

Moses said the following in Deuteronomy 32 (take note of how he refers to the Lord as his Rock): 1 “Listen, O heavens, and I will speak; and let the earth hear the words of my mouth. 2 “Let my teaching drop as the rain, My speech distill as the dew, As the light rain upon the tender grass, and as the spring showers upon the herb. 3 “For I proclaim the name [and presence] of the Lord; Ascribe greatness and honor to our God! 4 “The Rock! His work is perfect, for all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness without iniquity (injustice), Just and upright is He.” Our God is just and His ways are perfect. Why not commit your ways to a perfect God?

Proverbs 10:25 says, “When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation,” and also “Proverbs 14:1 The wise woman builds her house [on a foundation of godly precepts, and her household thrives], But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles].” We shall thrive when God is our foundation, and we shall not be moved by what God has established!

We can expect God to bring our work to fruition in God’s way and in God’s time when we depend on Him in our efforts. Part of committing our work to God, of course, is seeking and following God’s will; when our work aligns with God’s will, then success will follow. Proverbs, as a literary form, communicate general life principles and not exact promises. In other words, we can generally expect God to bless our work when we operate according to His ways in dependence upon Him. Life is full of ups and downs, but we can expect God to fulfil His promise in Romans 8:28, “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

When we commit our ways and our work to the Lord, He will bless our efforts according to His perfect will in ways beyond our understanding. We should serve the Lord faithfully and then leave the results to Him. Though we will still face times of difficulty, we can trust that God is working for His ultimate good—and ours—through our efforts to please Him in our daily vocation.

Proverbs 16:9 says, “A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life], but the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.” In all our ways we must acknowledge Him, and He will make straight our paths. Proverbs 16:1–9 reflects on the heart's intention to make plans and the Lord's rule over that planning. Committing one's ways to God, with reverence, is the wise way to make plans. The Lord has a purpose for everything He created (1 Timothy 4:4).

So the best chance for success comes when plans are aligned with truth. That means those who submit to God's will and seek Him are in a better position than those who ignore or reject Him. Following God is never a guarantee of earthly success (John 16:33). However, acting in accordance with truth and goodness removes many dangers from life (Proverbs 1:7; 13:20–22). When someone's efforts are fully entrusted to God's will and His control—when they are "committed" to Him—those labours are less likely to cause their own downfall.

Psalm 37:5 affirms this truth by stating: "Commit your way to the Lord; Trust in Him also and He will do it." Abraham charged his servant with the formidable task of finding a bride for his son Isaac, and his servant was successful in the commission of the assignment. He did not depend upon his own intelligence or preference. He asked the Lord to guide him to the right person (Genesis 24:42–44). When he found Rebekah, the right person, he offered thanks to the Lord for guidance (Genesis 24:48). When he asked her parents for permission to take her to Isaac, he said, "Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way" (Genesis 24:56).

When a believer sincerely depends upon the Lord for the understanding to do His will, he is not disappointed. Proverbs 3:5–6 counsels: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

Isaiah 54 says, “14 In righteousness you shall be established; you shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear; and from terror, for it shall not come near you.” As we remain aligned with God, seeking His holiness and purity, the Lord shall establish us and keep us from harm and terror (Psalm 91, 23).

07/10/2024

Listen to the audio series on Truth and also Revival

The Truth and also the Revival series can be listened to as audio files on the https://authorriaan.co.za website.

Both series were initially presented by Prophet Riaan in video format on the Diakonos channel (Rumble). Diakonos is a broadcasting channel dedicated to teaching and equipping the Body of Christ. It is run in partnership with Revealed Word Bible College.

Click on the following links:
https://authorriaan.co.za/the-truth-series/
https://authorriaan.co.za/revival-series/

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Avishua Ministries is run by married couple Riaan and Lynette Engelbrecht. We are down-to-earth ordinary people who love the Lord and who are willing to help anyone on their spiritual journey. We want to see people walk in His love, joy, peace, healing and liberty. We want to see people touched by t...

04/10/2024

Interested in knowing how to be a disciple of Jesus?

If yes, visit https://authorriaan.co.za/discipleship-study-material/ for a free download of study material on discipleship. Take note, this was the first year discipleship subject offered by Avishua Ministries in partnership with Lighthouse Ministries International as part of the Discipleship Bible School (currently dormant).

Even better, why don’t yet get several friends together and form a discipleship study group? Use the notes to discuss, share ideas, and encourage others on this spiritual journey of being equipped.

If you need any advice or spiritual guidance on the notes, please feel free to contact me on 084 666 3070 (WhatsApp). Take note, that the email used in the notes is no longer applicable. Any queries may also be directed to [email protected]
It is also then good as part of discipleship to delve into the Holy Spirit study material. Visit https://authorriaan.co.za/holy-spirit-study-material/ for a free download of study material on the Holy Spirit.

Take note that the email used in the notes is no longer applicable. Any queries may be directed to [email protected] or [email protected]

For more free study material, visit https://avishuaministries.wixsite.com/avishua/copy-of-supporting-free-teachings

Books on discipleship by the author (universal link where books may be purchased is added)
• Disciple of God Part One: Spirit and Word (https://books2read.com/u/mq0ol8)
Disciple of God Part Two: Kings and Priests (https://books2read.com/u/bPny9x)
• Part One and Two: Embracing the Kingdom’s Blueprint (https://books2read.com/u/mvnGg),
https://books2read.com/u/bOXkgA)
• The Emmaus Walk with Jesus (https://books2read.com/u/bxjyLv)
• Evangelism (https://books2read.com/u/bzg95Z)
• Minister of Salt and Light (https://books2read.com/u/4XrNg9)
• The Trinity and the Baptism (https://books2read.com/u/m2YQX6)
• On Christ’s Mission: Overturning the World Volume One (https://books2read.com/u/bOPV90) and Two (https://books2read.com/u/4NgM0x)

Author website:
https://prophetriaan.wixsite.com/books
www.authorriaan.co.za

A catalogue of the work of Riaan Engelbrecht (Avishua Ministries) is available on his WhatsApp business profile. Visit https://wa.me/c/27846663070

You can buy a product directly from the author by using the Cart facility or clicking on the link for the product page. The product page presents the opportunity to buy directly from the author (at a discounted price) or as an eBook or paperback on numerous international bookstores and literary platforms.

When using the Cart facility on the catalogue, your order will be sent directly to the author. The author will be in communication with the purchaser regarding payment methods and costs.

Ordering from the catalogue is only for digital versions of the work, not print (use the link for other options to order from bookstores). Take note, an option exists to receive either an ePub or a PDF and where need be, both formats may be forwarded.

Series of work available on the catalogue:
Perilous Times
In Pursuit of God
The Holy Spirit
The Disciple of God
Deliverance
Crossroads to Freedom
The Kingdom of God
The Prophetic
Apologetics
The Vine
End-Time Remnant

The eBook version should work on any phone or tablet. This also applies to PDF formats.

Ministry websites:
https://avishuaministries.wixsite.com/warfare
https://avishuaministries.wixsite.com/avishua/
https://authorriaan.co.za/in-ministry/