Filled with gratitude, we look back at what the Lord has done in the past 50 years since the passing of Brother Branham. The fact remains that Brother Branham was the promised prophet. Everything that was part of the exceptional ministry of the prophet and messenger has been fulfilled. His ministry has been completed. In regard to Brother Branham as a man, he had the right to be a human being. He had the right to express his expectations, whether it was about the “third pull,” the seven thunders, the tent vision, etc. The fact that he was a human being does not diminish his divine ministry. In some of his statements, there are things that are difficult to understand, and, sadly, what Peter wrote in reference to the Epistles of Paul still applies today:“As also in all hisepistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.” (2 Pet 3:16).

There is absolutely no room for interpretations; they lead to one’s own downfall. When we take everything back to the Word and place it correctly, then even the hard-to-understand things become easy to understand. By the commission of God, I ask for respect for the Word of God. No scriptural prophecy allows any private interpretation, neither do the seventh seal, the seven thunders, and all the other things that were propagated among the people after the passing of Brother Branham and that raise false hopes.

No one will prevent me from believing God’s Word the way it is written and place what Brother Branham said in its correct scriptural context and order. As certain as the Lord completed His work of creation, so shall He Himself finish His work of redemption. “Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.” (Zec 4:6b).

We have a great sense of expectation that the Lord will shortly provide a tremendous breakthrough. Until then, let us persevere steadfastly, as the apostle wrote in Heb 10:36: “For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.”

It is written: “For the Lord shall rise up as inmount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act.” (Isa 28:21).

This is not about what people expect and announce but what God has promised. “For he will finish the work, and cut itshort in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.” (Rom 9:28).

In view of the seriousness of the time, Paul’s words of caution in Rom 16:17-18 apply today more than ever before: “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.”

“Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.” (2 Cor 13:11). Amen.

Filled with gratitude, we look back at what the Lord has done in the past 50 years since the passing of Brother Branham. The fact remains that Brother Branham was the promised prophet. Everything that was part of the exceptional ministry of the prophet and messenger has been fulfilled. His ministry has been completed. In regard to Brother Branham as a man, he had the right to be a human being. He had the right to express his expectations, whether it was about the “third pull,” the seven thunders, the tent vision, etc. The fact that he was a human being does not diminish his divine ministry. In some of his statements, there are things that are difficult to understand, and, sadly, what Peter wrote in reference to the Epistles of Paul still applies today:  “As also in all hisepistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.” (2 Pet 3:16).

There is absolutely no room for interpretations; they lead to one’s own downfall. When we take everything back to the Word and place it correctly, then even the hard-to-understand things become easy to understand. By the commission of God, I ask for respect for the Word of God. No scriptural prophecy allows any private interpretation, neither do the seventh seal, the seven thunders, and all the other things that were propagated among the people after the passing of Brother Branham and that raise false hopes.

No one will prevent me from believing God’s Word the way it is written and place what Brother Branham said in its correct scriptural context and order. As certain as the Lord completed His work of creation, so shall He Himself finish His work of redemption. “Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.” (Zec 4:6b).

We have a great sense of expectation that the Lord will shortly provide a tremendous breakthrough. Until then, let us persevere steadfastly, as the apostle wrote in Heb 10:36: “For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.”

It is written: “For the Lord shall rise up as inmount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act.” (Isa 28:21).

This is not about what people expect and announce but what God has promised. “For he will finish the work, and cut itshort in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.” (Rom 9:28).

In view of the seriousness of the time, Paul’s words of caution in Rom 16:17-18 apply today more than ever before: “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.”

“Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.” (2 Cor 13:11). Amen.