The Circular Letter of December 2005 has been met with an unprecedented echo. Brothers and sisters around the globe have come to know what the following really means, “Know that the LORD is leading His saints in a marvellous way.” Many of them read for the first time how the faithful Lord has repeatedly given direct instructions with an audible, all-penetrating voice. It is an undeniable fact that by the apostolic-prophetic ministry of Brother Branham we have been introduced to the promised Word for this time. Thus we have been given the offer to partake in the most important part of the plan of Salvation. Why should the Redeemer not take care of the redeemed? Is He not still walking amidst the seven golden candlesticks? Are the elect no longer on this earth? Are they not hearing what the Spirit is saying unto the churches? What else does the Lord have on this earth besides the Church of the firstborn (Heb. 12:22-24), for which He gave His blood and life (1. Pt. 1:13-22)? The heavenly Bridegroom is now calling out His Bride worldwide and He will take her home very soon. Are not all religions and cultures taking their own road, which will inevitably lead them to perdition? Does not the whole world lie in wickedness, as the Apostle John wrote (1. Jn. 5:19)? Does not that statement about our Lord Jesus Christ still apply today, “This is the stone which was rejected of you builders, which is become the head of the corner …”? In which church is the following still being preached in regards to Jesus Christ, “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved …” (Acts 4:11-12)?

Throughout all the ages the servants of God heard the voice of the Lord, they received revelations and directions and preached the true Word. The Lord spoke to Ezekiel about ninety times. I can point out the exact place and say, as Paul did, “Here it came to pass …” (Acts 22:6). And, like Paul, I can testify that I have heard the Voice of the Almighty in my mother tongue (Acts 26:14). It is noteworthy that the Lord always spoke each word noticeably clear and with great emphasis. However, I do understand why some people have trouble believing it, because there are indeed many made-up and fantastic stories in circulation. When, for instance, a preacher states, “I believe the Lord has also spoken to me …”, then even his choice of words shows that it is merely an assumption or wishful thinking, revealing that it did not really happen.

Just like it is with everything else, even when it comes to this subject matter there are some well-meant, but nonetheless misleading, imitations and deceptions. A sister came to me after she heard that the Lord had spoken to me with an audible voice and said, “Brother Frank, I believe it, because the Lord also spoke to me with a very loud voice.” I asked her, “Did the voice come from above? Was it a male voice?” “No,” she answered, “the voice was directly in front of me.” When I asked her to describe precisely how it happened, she said, “I prophesied aloud. That was the voice of the Lord! When someone prophesies it is Thus saith the Lord.” I had to explain to that dear sister that a prophecy is spoken with the voice of that particular individual, whereupon we are required to verify the source of the inspiration. That, however, has nothing in common with the audible voice of the Lord.

There are deceptions in the spiritual realm which can never be made right. A tragic example: In January 2006 a brother came to me after he had read the Circular Letter and said, “Ten years ago yesterday, in January 1996, the voice of God was supposed to have spoken the following words very loud and clear, ‘Because you did not separate from him then, I now separate you from him and you shall live.’” With that statement a mother called upon her daughter to legally separate from her husband, so that she would be healed of her cancer. When did God ever demand such a prerequisite for any healing? Scripture teaches that by His stripes we are healed (Isa. 53; a. o.)

The divorce proceedings were set in motion by the solicitor, but the husband did not agree to the divorce and refused to appear in court in November 1997, and the woman died that December without reconciliation. Ever since then the following accusation is being made: Her husband is responsible for her death, because he refused to get divorced as that “voice” had demanded. Indeed, the devil could not have concocted a more evil scheme. Divorce is Satan’s work of destruction and brings unspeakable sorrow to the entire family. How could that possibly contribute to any healing? According to Malachi 2:16 it is an act of violence – which is then covered up with a religious garment! Even in the Old Testament God only allowed the man to give his wife a writ of divorcement under certain circumstances, but He never allowed a woman to present divorce papers to her husband. It is highly recommended that all who respect the ministry of Brother Branham carefully read what was revealed to him by God about the subject of »marriage« and to apply it personally in harmony with the Scriptures.

Satan, the seducer, turned Eve’s head in the Garden of Eden and thereby managed to plant a seed of doubt about the Word of God. There are false prophecies and also false visions, wherein everything is tailored to fit the situation (Jer. 23; Ezek. 13; a.o.). The people that have fallen prey to this false inspiration can be deadly serious and mean well in their own way, but once they yield to their self-will they place themselves under the influence of the one who once was closest to God. The anointed cherub, the son of the morning said to himself, “I will exalt myself … I will … I will …” (Isa.14:12-14). The self-exaltation, the will to reign, to establish his own throne, the desire to be equal to God resulted in the actual fall. The fall in heaven was followed by the fall into the original sin on earth. Satan, the once anointed cherub, entangled Eve by using the charms of the serpent, giving an unctuous speech about what God had said. He seduced her to give in to her self-will. Among believers there is no greater deception than twisting the Word according to one’s own discretion.

The true Church remains the battleground where the spiritual fight continues to rage. The real thing and the deception are in very close proximity to each other. That especially reminds us of what happened here in 1979. One other remarkable case should be mentioned. During a prayer meeting back then, one sister by prophecy called another sister by name to come to the front to be prayed for, in order to receive her deliverance. Instead of the called sister her husband came forward and declared that his wife couldn’t possibly comply because she was out of town. Would this not have been the right moment for the prophetess tocome to the front to be prayed for, so that she might be delivered of the spirit which had enticed her?

People who yield to their own spirit and the ones who also allow themselves to become enticed by them – which, unfortunately, happens all the time – find it particularly difficult to believe the truth. Since they did indeed once experience the true anointing and receive the gifts of the Spirit, their pride does not allow them to confess their guilt. They call all the others to repentance, but they themselves do not even give a thought to self-examination, because they think they are infallible in the spiritual realm. However, Scripture clearly teaches to “Prove all things!” Even prophets should be judged by the congregation (1. Cor. 14:29). Sadly, those people do not submit to that test by the congregation, instead they leave the church because – from their twisted point of view – there is something wrong with it. They simply leave the assembly and openly scorn it after they caused disaster therein. It is very obvious that whatever originates with the enemy brings forth only discord and enmity which will last a lifetime, unless God intervenes by His grace. In the lives of the truly redeemed we find manifested that Jesus Christ did not only conquer the enmity on Calvary, but also within them. By grace He has transformed them into peacemakers (Eph. 2:1-22).

The sad part is that people fall under the direct spell of Satan in both cases: by a false prophecy or by a false teaching, for both are inspirations. A lie binds, only the truth sets free. Those people cannot be delivered unless they admit the error of their ways and ask to be set free by prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ, according to the Word, “Whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven…” (Mt. 18). Our Lord also speaks of false Christs – false anointed ones who can easily manage to deceive everyone, with the exception of the elect. Our Lord gives us this urgent warning for the present time, “Take heed that no man deceive you.” (Mt. 24:4). That, too, is happening before our very eyes. The anointing and the gifts of the Spirit of some charismatic personalities impress the people and their unctuous words deceive them. Without an anointing it would be nearly impossible to commit this religious fraud among believers. After hearing the crystal clear proclamation of the Word, we furthermore have the right to the crystal clear working of the Holy Spirit.

The Circular Letter of December 2005 has been met with an unprecedented echo. Brothers and sisters around the globe have come to know what the following really means, “Know that the LORD is leading His saints in a marvellous way.” Many of them read for the first time how the faithful Lord has repeatedly given direct instructions with an audible, all-penetrating voice. It is an undeniable fact that by the apostolic-prophetic ministry of Brother Branham we have been introduced to the promised Word for this time. Thus we have been given the offer to partake in the most important part of the plan of Salvation. Why should the Redeemer not take care of the redeemed? Is He not still walking amidst the seven golden candlesticks? Are the elect no longer on this earth? Are they not hearing what the Spirit is saying unto the churches? What else does the Lord have on this earth besides the Church of the firstborn (Heb. 12:22-24), for which He gave His blood and life (1. Pt. 1:13-22)? The heavenly Bridegroom is now calling out His Bride worldwide and He will take her home very soon. Are not all religions and cultures taking their own road, which will inevitably lead them to perdition? Does not the whole world lie in wickedness, as the Apostle John wrote (1. Jn. 5:19)? Does not that statement about our Lord Jesus Christ still apply today, “This is the stone which was rejected of you builders, which is become the head of the corner …”? In which church is the following still being preached in regards to Jesus Christ, “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved …” (Acts 4:11-12)?

Throughout all the ages the servants of God heard the voice of the Lord, they received revelations and directions and preached the true Word. The Lord spoke to Ezekiel about ninety times. I can point out the exact place and say, as Paul did, “Here it came to pass …” (Acts 22:6). And, like Paul, I can testify that I have heard the Voice of the Almighty in my mother tongue (Acts 26:14). It is noteworthy that the Lord always spoke each word noticeably clear and with great emphasis. However, I do understand why some people have trouble believing it, because there are indeed many made-up and fantastic stories in circulation. When, for instance, a preacher states, “I believe the Lord has also spoken to me …”, then even his choice of words shows that it is merely an assumption or wishful thinking, revealing that it did not really happen.

Just like it is with everything else, even when it comes to this subject matter there are some well-meant, but nonetheless misleading, imitations and deceptions. A sister came to me after she heard that the Lord had spoken to me with an audible voice and said, “Brother Frank, I believe it, because the Lord also spoke to me with a very loud voice.” I asked her, “Did the voice come from above? Was it a male voice?” “No,” she answered, “the voice was directly in front of me.” When I asked her to describe precisely how it happened, she said, “I prophesied aloud. That was the voice of the Lord! When someone prophesies it is Thus saith the Lord.” I had to explain to that dear sister that a prophecy is spoken with the voice of that particular individual, whereupon we are required to verify the source of the inspiration. That, however, has nothing in common with the audible voice of the Lord.

There are deceptions in the spiritual realm which can never be made right. A tragic example: In January 2006 a brother came to me after he had read the Circular Letter and said, “Ten years ago yesterday, in January 1996, the voice of God was supposed to have spoken the following words very loud and clear, ‘Because you did not separate from him then, I now separate you from him and you shall live.’” With that statement a mother called upon her daughter to legally separate from her husband, so that she would be healed of her cancer. When did God ever demand such a prerequisite for any healing? Scripture teaches that by His stripes we are healed (Isa. 53; a. o.)

The divorce proceedings were set in motion by the solicitor, but the husband did not agree to the divorce and refused to appear in court in November 1997, and the woman died that December without reconciliation. Ever since then the following accusation is being made: Her husband is responsible for her death, because he refused to get divorced as that “voice” had demanded. Indeed, the devil could not have concocted a more evil scheme. Divorce is Satan’s work of destruction and brings unspeakable sorrow to the entire family. How could that possibly contribute to any healing? According to Malachi 2:16 it is an act of violence – which is then covered up with a religious garment! Even in the Old Testament God only allowed the man to give his wife a writ of divorcement under certain circumstances, but He never allowed a woman to present divorce papers to her husband. It is highly recommended that all who respect the ministry of Brother Branham carefully read what was revealed to him by God about the subject of »marriage« and to apply it personally in harmony with the Scriptures.

Satan, the seducer, turned Eve’s head in the Garden of Eden and thereby managed to plant a seed of doubt about the Word of God. There are false prophecies and also false visions, wherein everything is tailored to fit the situation (Jer. 23; Ezek. 13; a.o.). The people that have fallen prey to this false inspiration can be deadly serious and mean well in their own way, but once they yield to their self-will they place themselves under the influence of the one who once was closest to God. The anointed cherub, the son of the morning said to himself, “I will exalt myself … I will … I will …” (Isa.14:12-14). The self-exaltation, the will to reign, to establish his own throne, the desire to be equal to God resulted in the actual fall. The fall in heaven was followed by the fall into the original sin on earth. Satan, the once anointed cherub, entangled Eve by using the charms of the serpent, giving an unctuous speech about what God had said. He seduced her to give in to her self-will. Among believers there is no greater deception than twisting the Word according to one’s own discretion.

The true Church remains the battleground where the spiritual fight continues to rage. The real thing and the deception are in very close proximity to each other. That especially reminds us of what happened here in 1979. One other remarkable case should be mentioned. During a prayer meeting back then, one sister by prophecy called another sister by name to come to the front to be prayed for, in order to receive her deliverance. Instead of the called sister her husband came forward and declared that his wife couldn’t possibly comply because she was out of town. Would this not have been the right moment for the prophetess to  come to the front to be prayed for, so that she might be delivered of the spirit which had enticed her?

People who yield to their own spirit and the ones who also allow themselves to become enticed by them – which, unfortunately, happens all the time – find it particularly difficult to believe the truth. Since they did indeed once experience the true anointing and receive the gifts of the Spirit, their pride does not allow them to confess their guilt. They call all the others to repentance, but they themselves do not even give a thought to self-examination, because they think they are infallible in the spiritual realm. However, Scripture clearly teaches to “Prove all things!” Even prophets should be judged by the congregation (1. Cor. 14:29). Sadly, those people do not submit to that test by the congregation, instead they leave the church because – from their twisted point of view – there is something wrong with it. They simply leave the assembly and openly scorn it after they caused disaster therein. It is very obvious that whatever originates with the enemy brings forth only discord and enmity which will last a lifetime, unless God intervenes by His grace. In the lives of the truly redeemed we find manifested that Jesus Christ did not only conquer the enmity on Calvary, but also within them. By grace He has transformed them into peacemakers (Eph. 2:1-22).

The sad part is that people fall under the direct spell of Satan in both cases: by a false prophecy or by a false teaching, for both are inspirations. A lie binds, only the truth sets free. Those people cannot be delivered unless they admit the error of their ways and ask to be set free by prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ, according to the Word, “Whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven…” (Mt. 18). Our Lord also speaks of false Christs – false anointed ones who can easily manage to deceive everyone, with the exception of the elect. Our Lord gives us this urgent warning for the present time, “Take heed that no man deceive you.” (Mt. 24:4). That, too, is happening before our very eyes. The anointing and the gifts of the Spirit of some charismatic personalities impress the people and their unctuous words deceive them. Without an anointing it would be nearly impossible to commit this religious fraud among believers. After hearing the crystal clear proclamation of the Word, we furthermore have the right to the crystal clear working of the Holy Spirit.