Farewell Justin; and keep in mind that lionesses, she-bears, leopards, and the birds of prey and fowls of the air need food. If you are going to suffer at the hands of those who are murderers in heart then at least suffer for the Truth. Every "experience" must comply with Scripture and help to explain the Scripture rather than the experience being used to formulate doctrine. Otherwise understand that you yourself are being tested to see whether you truly love the Lord and his Word with all of your heart, with all of your mind, with all of your soul, and with all of your strength. I will add that in my own experiences, (which are quite a few) never was I seeking out such a thing as a vision or a dream. In fact several of them came down upon my own head like hailstone crowns, (each one about the weight of a talent). If you must suffer, (and you must because it concerns growth and pruning) then make sure you suffer for the name of the Father and the Son rather than suffering for your own name, (and a name is not just a name but the character, attributes, and doctrines of the name). And when the beasts tear open your chest plate then at least make the food good for them; love your neighbor to the best of your ability, and in so doing perhaps the Father will heal one or more of them and awaken that once seared conscience. In addition remember that if you do not have the same mark as the lions, bears, leopards, and eagles, then surely you cannot be allowed to trade ideas or doctrinal understanding in their kingdom.
The Most High Bless your Bread of Life and Living Water! :)
