B.D.

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17.3.1947

Prediction…. Apparent burying of the hatchet…. Last phase….

World affairs are determined by higher laws, even though human will plays a large part in it. The eternal Lawgiver
Himself directs and rules everything and His eternal plan takes the consequences of human will into account. And thus
the hatchet will apparently be buried but the fire is not yet extinguished, it continues to smoulder, only to suddenly flare
into a mighty blaze with devastating effects.

And it will come to pass what was foretold by the voice of the spirit. A new chapter of life is dawning for humanity, and
good for those who do not regard earthly life too highly, good for those who have recognised the world of appearances
and are not its slaves; good for those who know the meaning and purpose of life, who have set themselves a higher goal
than the mere fulfilment of worldly lusts and pleasures…. They will take up the struggle for existence which the
ensuing time entails…. They will be and remain victorious.

Humanity will enter into a new phase, a difficult struggle will arise for the individual, he will have to endure severe
worldly adversities and will spiritually survive the greatest battle, the final conflict of faith, which will precede the last
days. This will irrevocably come to pass as it is told, because time has run out, and the spiritual low level dictates a halt.
Judgment day will stop the development of all spiritual substance on earth in order to enable its continuation on the new
earth.

Humanity will soon enter this last phase, and the well-informed, the spiritually knowledgeable person will recognise its
beginning by the progress of world events. Because world events first have to take their course, the fire has to be
aroused anew for hardship to reach its highest pitch in order to justify God’s intervention…. in order for God Himself to
rebuke the fighters by seizing their weapons from their hands and causing an immense disaster to come upon all, so that
all people will turn their eyes towards the nations where God has clearly spoken. Because He will identify Himself, He
will speak a language which can be understood by everyone who wants to understand. He will also reveal Himself to
the believers, He will be with people in spirit, He will be working with them and give strength to those who are full of
faith. For they will need His presence, they will need His help, because the time of hardship will affect them too and the
fight against all believers will intensify as the end draws near.

The last phase will only be of brief duration but it will be a great burden to people and only bearable with God’s help.
Yet everyone who lives in and with God, who loves Him and keeps His commandments, will survive the battle because
he will never be alone. He will sense God’s presence and always be able to draw strength from His Word, which He, in
His love, will convey to the people so that they remain faithful to God and persevere to the end…. Amen