HOOF BEATS APPROACHING

This illustration and poem came as a result of a vision shared through a lady named Susan Cummings.  

The two silhouettes upon the hill represent the ever-present struggle between "Good and Evil". The praiser and worshiper shall become His proud war horse; His goodly horse for battle Zech 10:3.  

In her vision a white horse rushed up to her and there they stood face to face. While she received one interpretation from the Lord; He showed me something else entirely. She said, the vision could have a number of applications. As I read the details of her vision I began to hear “the sound of hoof beats”. What I felt the Lord was saying was that He was sending Horses to the foot soldiers. I felt that the horse was waiting for us to harness and mount up. We think we are waiting on Him and He is waiting on us. One of my favorite scriptures is Isa. 49:2 …And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me… The season of being hidden …the season of polishing and sharpening has come to an end. For you are His battle ax and weapons of war; with you will He break in pieces the nations and with you will He destroy kingdoms. Jer 51:20 The Lord is your strength; He teaches your hands for war, and your fingers for battle…Psa 144:1.  The praiser and worshiper shall become His proud war horse; His goodly horse for battle Zech 10:3.  

The sound of hoof beats reminds us that there are sounds of war. We see the horse as swift and graceful; strong and powerful; most beautiful when it runs free from encumbrances such as saddles, bridles and such. That is why we are warned not to be like the ones who have no understanding and must be directed with bit and bridle Psa 32:9. A well trained –submitted horse can be gently directed by its master. God delights not in the strength of the horse nor does He take pleasure in the speed of the runner; but in those who reverence Him and find hope in His steadfast love. Psa 147:10-11

We belong to the day, we should be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. Be encouraged, the days of wrath were not appointed for us; we are to receive and experience salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thes 5:8-9 NIV) 

When you hear the hoof beats that are now approaching, know that evil is rapidly encroaching!
Hear the sounds echoing through the land. Know that the Kingdom of God is now at hand.
This is the day of the Lord of Hosts. In this hour He will trample His foes.
The Lord of Host instructs from above. Time as you know it, you’ve seen the end of.
For these are the days of your absolution; and surely the year of My retribution.
Though wars and rumors of wars sound from sea to shining sea; the end is not yet most will agree.
He strengthens the horse; clothes him with thunder; those in his path will be torn asunder.
Like arrows cast forth are His great lightning's. These days and hours are of His appointings.
Advance you horsemen, warriors go forth. The God of all heaven has charted your course.
Stand forth with your helmets; polish your spears, for my warriors march forth without any fears.
Harness the horses, harness my power. You will experience immense victories in this hour.
Come up you horses with righteous rage for this is my battle that you will wage.
Wage a good warfare, fight a good fight, for this is the hour I will empower you with might.
Look round about, watch our enemies fall, as you march forth answering the call.
For I have said to My Son, "Sit at My right hand while your enemies become your footstool throughout the land".
Watch round about both far and near as gross darkness begins to appear.
My people, My beacons; rise and shine forth, for the knowledge of the Lord will cover the earth.
If you are one that has received the Light; gird up your loins, get ready to fight.
If in the foot race, you were not rattled, then take buckler and shield; advance for battle.
Or have you stumbled in the safest of places? Can you boldly stare into antagonist faces?
Take this time –wait upon Me and become strong, lest you mount the steed and fall headlong.
The war is the Lord’s; it’s already defined, My word is your weapon and the battlefield is the mind.