“The Coming Darkness: A Dream and a Warning”

In the fall of 2004, I had a dream. It was so real and terrifying that I had to get up from my bed to settle myself. Here is the account of the dream: I was visiting my birthplace, a small village in the beautiful Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia. I pulled my car off the road and parked in front of the old Methodist Church. Stepping out to stretch my legs, I found the day to be absolutely pristine and picture-perfect. The sky was cloudless, the sun brilliant, the air fresh and crystal clear. I admired the flowers blooming in the yards. Many people were outside working in their gardens, soaking in the beauty and peace of the day. There was such serenity all around. Then I turned and looked toward the southeast — and froze. A massive billowing cloud of absolute blackness was advancing toward the town. It blotted out all light, all beauty, everything in its path. As it approached the river that marked the edge of the village, I gasped, “Oh my God, the Darkness has come!” I sensed great evil and danger within it. Looking around, I expected others to see it too. But to my shock, no one noticed. People kept working in their yards, smiling, unaware of the approaching wall of darkness. I cried out, “They do not realize what it will be like when the Darkness comes! All the sunlight, all the beauty and peace will vanish. Life will suddenly and drastically change.” I turned to get into my car and flee. But before I could, six motorcyclists burst out of the blackness. They crossed the bridge into the town — the advance guard of the Darkness. They rode black motorcycles and were dressed head-to-toe in black leather. As they approached, the leader shouted at me: “Don’t you dare leave!” I locked my doors, floored the gas pedal, and fled. The tires screamed as I sped away. The riders pursued me, trying to force me off the road. I swerved, causing two of them to crash, but the others chased me for many miles, even firing shots at me. Finally, I approached some men working on the road and tried to ask for help. The motorcyclists were no longer in sight. I started to get out of the car — but heard a voice from above warning, “Stay in the car. Drive on.” I obeyed. Eventually, realizing I was low on gas, I stopped at a station to refuel. As I stood there, praying fervently for God’s protection, the dream ended. When I awoke, I was trembling with fear. Key Elements of the Dream • The Darkness came suddenly upon the land. • Before it came, everything was serene, beautiful, and peaceful. • No one saw it coming. • An advance guard came first on a reconnaissance mission. • When the Darkness arrived, it blotted out all light, beauty, and peace. • Life drastically changed for everyone. • I fled for safety, obeying the voice of warning. The Interpretation: A Warning for America America is standing at the threshold of something cataclysmic — A wall of Darkness is about to fall upon this land. John 14:13 tells us that the Holy Spirit “will tell you of things to come.” God often gives warnings in advance so that His people can prepare. Hebrews 11:7 says, “Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear and prepared an ark for the saving of his household…” Today, a false sense of peace covers the land. But Darkness is already at work beneath the surface. The cup of iniquity is full, and divine judgment is near. Something will soon shatter the hardness of this nation’s heart. Yet in His mercy, God has revealed something else to me: A Great Awakening is coming. It will be a final opportunity for America — and the world — to repent. It will draw together the true Bride of Christ. Historically, Awakenings have often preceded calamity. This time, the Darkness may come first, driving people to desperation — and ultimately to God. The Call: Prepare an Ark of Safety May we listen carefully to the warnings of the Holy Spirit. May we move with godly fear, as Noah did, to prepare “arks of safety” — places where others can find refuge when disaster strikes. The Darkness is coming. We must be ready.