Words cannot describe what God has done in the past year 1998. By His grace each month I could make trips into all the world. New countries, new doors have opened up. If we counted right, I altogether visited over 130 nations where I ministered personally. After landing I never kissed the ground, but even before departing and also after arriving I always prayed that the Lord should be with me and those who are chosen would be called out. Everywhere and at all times the two scriptures were proven true: Whoever is sent by God does proclaim His words (Jn. 3:34) and he that is of God, hears God's words (Jn. 8:47).

The spiritual food, the precious Word of God, was left to us in its fullness. Brother Branham was commanded to put the food in store. One can even comprehend by the intellect that the purpose to store the food of necessity would have to be accomplished by the giving out of the food in due season. Why should it otherwise have been put in store for?

The Lord had sent Joseph for one purpose: to store in food which then in the time of famine was given to his brethren. In Amos 8:11 God said that He would send a famine into the land to hear His words. This is certainly fulfilled before our eyes. The spiritual food is now given to those who hunger for it in the right way in due season (Mt. 24:45). Everything is so perfect as it only can be with God and always was. We are now experiencing the last part of the salvation plan as God is completing His work in our time.

I had no influence upon the Lord Who told me about the food which I need to give out. It is His command given to me. Even 33 years after Brother Branham was taken to be with the Lord the statement concerning his ministry and the commission he received in 1933 is valid, "As John the Baptist was sent to forerun the first coming of Christ, the message that is given to you, will be a forerunner of the second coming of Christ. Not that I would be the forerunner, but the message would be the forerunner." (San Juan, 9th February, 1959).

A messenger is someone showing the way, he is not the way. And no one who is on his way would stop at the sign, but would take orientation and hurry to his destination. The stored food can be compared with a real store-house where food is in large quantities. The meal on the table should be well prepared from it. We do that through the preaching of the whole counsel of God now. Nobody on earth can point to one teaching which was not according to the Word of God. I have understood very clearly that the enemy from the very beginning in the garden of Eden remained with the subject but not with the truth. He pulled Eve into arguments about what God had said. He did not change his tactics, not even in regards to the end-time message. I despise arguments and explanations given about what God has said. He always says what He means and means what He says. I must and shall remain to the end, yes for ever, in the Word of Truth in whatever I preach.

After God started the New Testament Church, the enemy began like he did in Eden, as the Apostle Paul refers to it in 2 Cor. 11:1-6, and continues right up to this time. Already in early Christianity men were preaching wrong doctrines. Paul, Peter and John warned the believers of them. Always the original Word was first and the interpretations followed. So it is now. Brother Branham brought to us the original Word. The interpretations are being done by those who are under false inspiration. The proof thereof lies in the fact that for their teachings they do not take God's Word at all as the foundation, they only use quotations. How should one esteem a doctrine which cannot be backed up by the Word of God? Of course, as nothing! The commission I received is, "Preach the Word!" (2 Tim. 4:2) and, "I will send you from city to city to preach My Word!" Whoever does not preach the pure Word and does not harmoniously fit every teaching therein, cannot be commissioned by the Lord. God is the God of order and peace (1 Cor. 14). Satan is the diabolos – the one who puts all things upside-down. In no country, in no city have I been guilty of splitting a church; never did I have any disciples follow me. I serve the Lord and not a religious party.

"In the beginning was the Word", not the interpretation. That should pierce everyone's heart. Some brethren have certain expectations. They expect the seven thunders etc. etc. But in reality they do not know what they are. Only what God promised in His Word will take place at the appointed time. It is not enough to quote Brother Branham. Paul, for instance, said, "We shall not all fall asleep …", but he and all, who heard these words from his lips, did fall asleep. The unbelievers write critically about such utterances in their books " not we, because we understand things the right way. The Word is written in such a way that it is applicable right to the very moment, when the actual event takes place.

Bible critics throw forward that Jesus Christ deceived His disciples when making the statement in Mt. 16:28, "Verily I say unto you, There are some standing here, who shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom." Brother Branham pointed out that this prediction was fulfilled when John was on the isle of Patmos, seeing the coming of the Son of man in all of His glory. The Lord only opens the understanding of His disciples to know how His Word is being accomplished. That is the only way to clarify so-called contradictions and answer our questions.

Also with some utterances of Brother Branham great damage was made. If one only hears his words, then the impression can arise he meant in this way or that way. As soon as we do take these quotations into the Word of God, they are answered and fit into the whole concept.

Apparently it takes a divine call to the ministry of God's Word to really put truthfully everything in the right order. In spite of all the interpretations which are being spread and cause confusion, all of God's true children will go back to the Word and ask, "What does the Scripture say?" They will realise where the unadulterated Word is being preached truthfully. It is high time that all who wish to be ready at the return of Christ would take their stand upon God's Word. Only those who remain in His Word have eternal assurance. They are protected from all error. The true called out Church is the Word-Bride. Whoever has an ear, let him hear!

Addressing all who minister the Word world-wide, I have to challenge you by the authority of God's Word only to preach and teach what you can do without doubt and from the Bible only. With every Scripture teaching there is a twofold criteria, and every Bible doctrine must rest at least upon two or three witnesses. The first mark is expressed in the following statement, "And to this agree the words of the prophets " (Acts 15:15a). Please, prove whether one of the "thunder-teachings" does agree with the words of the prophets or with the words of the apostles. Most certainly not. Therefore, they are totally out.

Secondly the emphasis is upon the written word again. "… as it is written …" (v. 15b). Where do we find written what is being preached with enthusiasm about the "thunders"? Certainly not in the Holy Scripture! What the seven voices uttered was not even written. Therefore it did not become part of God's Word which must be preached. We are commanded to believe and to keep the written words of prophecy (Rev. 1:1-3). What will happen to those who add so-called "revelations" to the written Word, is explicitly said in Rev. 22:16-21. The hour of decision is here. Whoever is of God will take their stand in His Word, which is our absolute. According to it, the Lord will judge. All explanations and interpretations are foolish and done by those who think themselves to be wise.

Words cannot describe what God has done in the past year 1998. By His grace each month I could make trips into all the world. New countries, new doors have opened up. If we counted right, I altogether visited over 130 nations where I ministered personally. After landing I never kissed the ground, but even before departing and also after arriving I always prayed that the Lord should be with me and those who are chosen would be called out. Everywhere and at all times the two scriptures were proven true: Whoever is sent by God does proclaim His words (Jn. 3:34) and he that is of God, hears God's words (Jn. 8:47). 

The spiritual food, the precious Word of God, was left to us in its fullness. Brother Branham was commanded to put the food in store. One can even comprehend by the intellect that the purpose to store the food of necessity would have to be accomplished by the giving out of the food in due season. Why should it otherwise have been put in store for? 

The Lord had sent Joseph for one purpose: to store in food which then in the time of famine was given to his brethren. In Amos 8:11 God said that He would send a famine into the land to hear His words. This is certainly fulfilled before our eyes. The spiritual food is now given to those who hunger for it in the right way in due season (Mt. 24:45). Everything is so perfect as it only can be with God and always was. We are now experiencing the last part of the salvation plan as God is completing His work in our time.

I had no influence upon the Lord Who told me about the food which I need to give out. It is His command given to me. Even 33 years after Brother Branham was taken to be with the Lord the statement concerning his ministry and the commission he received in 1933 is valid, "As John the Baptist was sent to forerun the first coming of Christ, the message that is given to you, will be a forerunner of the second coming of Christ. Not that I would be the forerunner, but the message would be the forerunner." (San Juan, 9th February, 1959). 

A messenger is someone showing the way, he is not the way. And no one who is on his way would stop at the sign, but would take orientation and hurry to his destination. The stored food can be compared with a real store-house where food is in large quantities. The meal on the table should be well prepared from it. We do that through the preaching of the whole counsel of God now. Nobody on earth can point to one teaching which was not according to the Word of God. I have understood very clearly that the enemy from the very beginning in the garden of Eden remained with the subject but not with the truth. He pulled Eve into arguments about what God had said. He did not change his tactics, not even in regards to the end-time message. I despise arguments and explanations given about what God has said. He always says what He means and means what He says. I must and shall remain to the end, yes for ever, in the Word of Truth in whatever I preach.

After God started the New Testament Church, the enemy began like he did in Eden, as the Apostle Paul refers to it in 2 Cor. 11:1-6, and continues right up to this time. Already in early Christianity men were preaching wrong doctrines. Paul, Peter and John warned the believers of them. Always the original Word was first and the interpretations followed. So it is now. Brother Branham brought to us the original Word. The interpretations are being done by those who are under false inspiration. The proof thereof lies in the fact that for their teachings they do not take God's Word at all as the foundation, they only use quotations. How should one esteem a doctrine which cannot be backed up by the Word of God? Of course, as nothing! The commission I received is, "Preach the Word!" (2 Tim. 4:2) and, "I will send you from city to city to preach My Word!" Whoever does not preach the pure Word and does not harmoniously fit every teaching therein, cannot be commissioned by the Lord. God is the God of order and peace (1 Cor. 14). Satan is the diabolos – the one who puts all things upside-down. In no country, in no city have I been guilty of splitting a church; never did I have any disciples follow me. I serve the Lord and not a religious party. 

"In the beginning was the Word", not the interpretation. That should pierce everyone's heart. Some brethren have certain expectations. They expect the seven thunders etc. etc. But in reality they do not know what they are. Only what God promised in His Word will take place at the appointed time. It is not enough to quote Brother Branham. Paul, for instance, said, "We shall not all fall asleep …", but he and all, who heard these words from his lips, did fall asleep. The unbelievers write critically about such utterances in their books " not we, because we understand things the right way. The Word is written in such a way that it is applicable right to the very moment, when the actual event takes place. 

Bible critics throw forward that Jesus Christ deceived His disciples when making the statement in Mt. 16:28, "Verily I say unto you, There are some standing here, who shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom." Brother Branham pointed out that this prediction was fulfilled when John was on the isle of Patmos, seeing the coming of the Son of man in all of His glory. The Lord only opens the understanding of His disciples to know how His Word is being accomplished. That is the only way to clarify so-called contradictions and answer our questions.

Also with some utterances of Brother Branham great damage was made. If one only hears his words, then the impression can arise he meant in this way or that way. As soon as we do take these quotations into the Word of God, they are answered and fit into the whole concept. 

Apparently it takes a divine call to the ministry of God's Word to really put truthfully everything in the right order. In spite of all the interpretations which are being spread and cause confusion, all of God's true children will go back to the Word and ask, "What does the Scripture say?" They will realise where the unadulterated Word is being preached truthfully. It is high time that all who wish to be ready at the return of Christ would take their stand upon God's Word. Only those who remain in His Word have eternal assurance. They are protected from all error. The true called out Church is the Word-Bride. Whoever has an ear, let him hear!

Addressing all who minister the Word world-wide, I have to challenge you by the authority of God's Word only to preach and teach what you can do without doubt and from the Bible only. With every Scripture teaching there is a twofold criteria, and every Bible doctrine must rest at least upon two or three witnesses. The first mark is expressed in the following statement, "And to this agree the words of the prophets " (Acts 15:15a). Please, prove whether one of the "thunder-teachings" does agree with the words of the prophets or with the words of the apostles. Most certainly not. Therefore, they are totally out.

Secondly the emphasis is upon the written word again. "… as it is written …" (v. 15b). Where do we find written what is being preached with enthusiasm about the "thunders"? Certainly not in the Holy Scripture! What the seven voices uttered was not even written. Therefore it did not become part of God's Word which must be preached. We are commanded to believe and to keep the written words of prophecy (Rev. 1:1-3). What will happen to those who add so-called "revelations" to the written Word, is explicitly said in Rev. 22:16-21. The hour of decision is here. Whoever is of God will take their stand in His Word, which is our absolute. According to it, the Lord will judge. All explanations and interpretations are foolish and done by those who think themselves to be wise.