Last Move Of God (eBook)

Seven Angels & Seven Doves

THEODORE S. ALUOCH (Autor)

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2025 | 1. Auflage
132 Seiten
Bookbaby (Verlag)
979-8-3509-9938-9 (ISBN)

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God unveiled a celestial vision: seven angels, each with seven doves, descended upon Earth. These doves, perfect emblems of God's sevenfold Spirit, showcased his complete glory. The vision revealed why the Holy Spirit's final revelation awaits; unholiness lies within the church. Only certain purified churches and individuals can bear the weight of his ultimate glory.

Theodore S. Aluoch, the visionary founder of the Call to Holiness Intl. Ministry (CTHIM), is a passionate advocate for sacred living and anticipates the glorious advent of Christ. He is a prolific author, whose works include the impactful 'Recover Thyself' and numerous other titles. Embodying the prophetic office, he skillfully dispenses God's word with unwavering conviction. Alongside his devoted wife, Esther, he shepherds the CTHIM Church in Grove City, Ohio, guiding its members along a transformative path of unwavering faith and sanctified devotion.

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A celestial panorama unfolded before me as God, in a breathtaking display, parted the heavens to display seven angels, each with seven doves. In a vision, I witnessed them descending gracefully to Earth, each of their ethereal forms touching down upon the seven continents. These doves, potent emblems of divine purity, represent the full resplendent maturity of God's sevenfold Spirit- a radiant testament to his boundless glory. The awe-inspiring vision illuminated the reason for the delayed culmination of the Holy Spirit's affusion. God unveiled the pervasive sin within the church, the obstacles preventing the final outpouring, and identified the vessels-the individuals and congregations-destined to bear the weight of his ultimate glory.

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CHAPTER 2

PRAYERLESSNESS

This vision revealed a troubling spiritual drought within the church—rooted in pervasive prayerlessness—that has left it bereft of God’s manifest power. This emptiness manifests as a hollow piety, a mere outward show of religiosity devoid of the transformative might of the Almighty.

2 Timothy 3:5, "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."

Let 1 Samuel 12:23 sear itself into your soul. Feel the weight of it pressing down, a burden upon your spirit. Do you understand what prayerlessness truly is? It is not merely a lapse in discipline, a weakness to be lamented over lukewarm tea and self-pitying sighs. It is sin. A transgression. A deliberate turning away from the very source of life. It is a chilling silence where the roar of supplication should be.

The air in the church hall hangs thick with the cloying sweetness of pot roast and lukewarm casseroles. Laughter and forced cheer rise in a chaotic symphony, a tide of bodies surging around tables overflowing with food. Every feast, every fellowship gathering, a heaving mass of humanity—faces flushed with indulgence, voices ringing with idle chatter. But step into the prayer room…

The silence there is a physical thing, a suffocating weight, pressing down on the few scattered souls who have gathered. The stale scent of incense lingers, a bitter counterpoint to the sugary remnants of the feast. I watch them—these hollow-eyed believers— mumbling half-hearted “amens,” their heads bowed not in reverence, but in weary resignation. Their lips move, but their hearts are absent. The emptiness in their eyes brands them, marking their spiritual decay.

Thirty minutes of this charade, and they flee—a desperate retreat to the glow of their screens, to the numbing embrace of Netflix and endless distractions. Their spirits starve, yet they gorge on vapid entertainment. These are not disciples; these are shadows, mimicking faith while their souls wither.

Jesus' words echo in my ears, a searing condemnation: “Could ye not watch with me one hour?” The question hangs, a poisoned dart aimed at the hollow core of their hypocrisy. Their flesh, weak and yielding, has conquered their spirits – and in their defeat, I see the decay of faith itself. The stench of it is nauseating.

Matthew 26:40-41:

"And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

This is the stench of neglect that fills the church today. You say your prayer life is weak? Ineffective? Those are not cries for help but the whispers of a soul already drowning in apathy. You choose this weakness. You choose this silence. You choose this sin. How much do you pray? Let this question unsettle you. Let it echo in the quiet spaces of your heart. The truth is often a bitter draught—a fire that burns away the comfortable lies shielding your spiritual complacency. How little do you pray?

This isn’t a matter of schedule or convenience; it’s a question of loyalty, of allegiance. It reveals the priorities of your soul. Prayer is not just communication with God—it is communion with Him, the lifeline of your faith. When you withhold it, you are not simply neglecting a practice; you are severing a vital connection. A gaping wound forms in your relationship with God—a chasm of your own making. Confront it. Feel the icy grip of conviction pressing against your heart. This silence, this deliberate withholding, is a betrayal. And betrayal has consequences.

Neglecting prayer invites distraction; distraction leads to spiritual drifting. The further you wander, the fainter His voice becomes. And soon, without even realizing it, you may find yourself lost—adrift in a sea of worldly concerns, your soul malnourished, your spirit dry. Yet, even in the wilderness of your neglect, restoration is always within reach—only a humble surrender away. God has not moved. He has not turned away. His voice still calls, waiting for your response.

Failing to pray is no small matter; it is a grievous transgression, a spiritual dereliction explicitly condemned in Scripture. 1 Samuel 12:23 declares prayerlessness as sin—a direct rejection of God’s will. This isn’t merely an oversight; it is an act of defiance against divine instruction. To ignore prayer is to ignore God Himself. What does that say about your faith? What does that say about your love for Him?

Prayer is not optional; it is a sacred duty. The commands in Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Ephesians 6:18, and James 4:17 leave no room for passivity. To neglect prayer is to disregard a divine mandate, falling into the category of sins of omission—just as grievous as sins of commission. What if your greatest spiritual battles were meant to be won in prayer, but you forfeited the victory because you never engaged?

Worse still, prayerlessness is an affront to God—a stark manifestation of unbelief. Romans 14:23 reveals the dishonor it brings, likening it to a child’s distrust of a loving parent. Every time you fail to pray, you declare—whether knowingly or unknowingly—that you do not truly believe He hears, that you do not fully trust Him to answer. Hebrews 11:6 warns of the faithlessness it reflects—a spiritual weakness that stifles growth and robs you of the deeper things of God. Prayer is not just asking—it is seeking, it is knocking, it is drawing near. Without it, you remain at a distance. We must resist this deficiency, fixing our devotion on Christ, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-2).

The overwhelming testimony of Scripture leaves no room for apathy. God’s promises, countless examples of answered prayers, and the ever-present help of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:26) provide more than enough reason to persist. And yet, excuses remain. Busyness, distractions, doubts—all the whispers of the enemy designed to keep you powerless. But prayerlessness is a choice. And so is revival. What if the very breakthrough you’ve been waiting for lies on the other side of your prayer life? What if the peace you long for, the strength you need, the wisdom you lack—are all waiting to be unlocked through persistent, fervent communion with God?

God is calling. Will you answer?

The transformative power of prayer is immense. A careful study of Scripture reveals its central role in shaping history, answering cries for help, and unleashing divine blessings. To neglect this sacred gift is to hinder the flow of God’s grace, depriving ourselves, the Church, and the world of immeasurable spiritual riches. A life devoid of prayer is vulnerable to sin, opening the door to spiritual compromise. Jesus warned of this peril in Matthew 6:13, 26:41, and Luke 22:40. Persistent prayer fortifies the soul against temptation, while sin, in turn, fosters prayerlessness. The absence of prayer is not merely spiritual negligence—it is a slow descent into backsliding. Honest self-examination reveals that many spiritual failures are rooted in a lack of consistent communion with God.

2 Samuel 11:1-4

One evening, as King David rose from his couch and walked upon the roof of his palace, his eyes fell upon a woman bathing. Her beauty was striking, and desire seized him. He inquired about her, and the answer returned: “She is Bathsheba, daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” Despite knowing she was another man’s wife, David sent for her. She was brought to him, and he lay with her. (She had just completed the ritual purification following her menstrual cycle.) Afterward, she returned home. Not long after, Bathsheba sent David a message—she was pregnant. A simple sentence, yet laden with the weight of impending consequences.

During the springtime, a season traditionally marked by monarchs' martial campaigns, while armies clashed and nations were embroiled in conflict, David, instead of seeking solace and guidance in prayer, succumbed to base desires. He chose the decadent indulgence of streaming illicit pornography featuring Bathsheba, a morally reprehensible act of self-indulgence.

The question remains: Will you dedicate yourself to a life of spiritual devotion, pressing into God’s presence through prayer? Or will you allow distractions and desires to numb your spirit, leading you down a path of compromise? The choice is yours. David’s affair with Bathsheba stands as a tragic blemish on his otherwise illustrious reign—a sobering account of royal transgression that has echoed through the ages. The common perception that David was merely in the wrong place at the wrong time warrants deeper reflection.

Scripture reveals that his moral failure occurred during "the season when kings go out to war" (2 Samuel 11:1), a time likely chosen for its favorable weather conditions. Monarchs would customarily delay military campaigns until spring, avoiding the harsh impediments of winter. Yet, while his army waged battle, David inexplicably remained behind, neglecting his duty as Israel’s leader. This lapse in responsibility set the stage for his fateful encounter with Bathsheba, where unchecked desire led to devastating consequences.

At its core, spiritual weakness and ineffectiveness often stem from a neglected prayer life. The struggles of the Church, the weariness in Christian ministry, and the disproportionate labor that...

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 31.3.2025
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Christentum
• ISBN-13: 979-8-3509-9938-9 / 9798350999389