Fracturing...Pt 1 of 2

Fracturing

I ask that we inhale as we allow the words to breathe as the Spirit speaks to us through them in this writing. In the closing drama of earth’s history, the greatest danger that threatens the people of God is not merely the power of their enemies, nor the oppressive systems of the world, but the subtle and destructive spirit of division within the spiritual family. The adversary has long understood that no external force can overthrow a people bound together in divine unity; therefore, his most insidious weapon is to sow distrust, rivalry, suspicion, and self-centeredness among those called to be one body in Christ. Division is not simply disagreement, for differences of perspective are natural; rather, it is the rupture of covenantal love, the refusal to yield to one another in humility, the laying aside the counsel of God to reason, and the collapse of shared trust in the God who has knit His people together. This fracture, when allowed to mature, becomes more devastating than persecution, for the wound is inflicted not by strangers, but by those who should be keepers of one another’s souls.

The history of God’s people is filled with lessons that reveal how division opened the door to defeat. Israel in the wilderness fell into murmuring and rebellion, not because their enemies were too strong, but because their unity was broken by complaints and fear. The kingdoms of Judah and Israel alike collapsed, not merely under the weight of foreign invaders, but under the crushing effect of inner strife and betrayal. Even in the early church, Paul’s letters are filled with earnest pleas to “be of the same mind,” to “bear one another’s burdens,” and to “endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace”. The enemy has no new strategy; his oldest tactic remains his most effective. He knows that if he can fracture the spiritual family, he can silence their witness, empty their courage, lessen their faith, and disarm their authority.

The mystery of spiritual relations often lies in the way God chooses to dispense His wisdom. While His Spirit is available to all who seek in humility, He bestows greater measures of understanding and discernment upon certain individuals according to His divine purpose. This unequal distribution of wisdom is not evidence of favoritism but of calling. God places within His chosen vessels insights that prepare them for service, endurance, or testimony at a particular time. Yet, this very bestowal of higher wisdom becomes a dividing line within spiritual relations, for not all hearts are ready to receive the depth of light revealed to some.

Division arises when those who have not been entrusted with such wisdom respond with resistance, skepticism, or even envy toward those who have. This pattern is visible throughout Scripture. Joseph’s brothers despised him not simply because he was loved by their father but because he bore dreams from God that revealed a higher destiny. Similarly, Moses, though called to lead, faced constant opposition from those who could not perceive the wisdom God had given him. Spiritual relations fracture when the gift of divine insight becomes a stumbling block to others who prefer the comfort of familiarity over the challenge of revelation.

Another cause of division is the weight that higher wisdom places upon relationships. Those who walk in deeper spiritual insight are compelled to live with greater accountability, and their words and actions often expose hidden complacency or unbelief in others. This exposure unsettles relationships, for truth confronts the heart. When one speaks from the wellspring of wisdom granted by God, it carries authority that unsettles the status quo. The hearer must either embrace the light or recoil from it, and in that moment, relational unity either deepens in shared faith or fractures under the weight of spiritual disparity.

Yet, the root of division is not the wisdom itself but the human response to it. God does not intend for wisdom to breed pride or separation but to cultivate obedience, humility, and service. However, when wisdom is received, it alters the balance of fellowship. Some will see

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the one gifted with higher insight as arrogant or presumptuous, even when that person walks in meekness. Others will silently withdraw, feeling unworthy to walk alongside one whose vision seems clearer. Still others may attack outright, mistaking divine wisdom for human ambition. Thus, relationships once close become strained, not because love has disappeared, but because the light has revealed a hidden disparity in faith.

This dynamic carries prophetic significance for the final generation. As God seals His remnant with the mysteries of His covenant, division will intensify. The greater the light, the sharper the separation from those who resist it. Families, churches, and friendships may divide because of the measure of truth entrusted to a few. It is not that God desires separation, but that the presence of higher wisdom inevitably sifts the hearts of those around it. Some will be drawn upward into deeper faith, while others will recoil, fulfilling Christ’s own words: “I came not to send peace, but a sword.”

Ultimately, spiritual relations are divided not because God is unjust, but because His wisdom is both a gift and a test. It tests the humility of those who receive it and the receptivity of those who witness it. Those who accept the light grow closer to the one who bears it, finding in them a brother, sister, or guide for the journey. Those who resist, however, create distance, for the wisdom of God cannot be contained within human expectations. Thus, division becomes the inevitable consequence of God’s sovereign choice to bestow higher wisdom upon some, revealing the true nature of every heart and proving that fellowship rests not in blood or friendship alone, but in shared submission to divine truth.

The repercussions are far reaching leading to a collapse of trusting one with the truth. And the aftermath of events are spiritually significant. When a spiritual fracture opens because people stop reasoning, the break is hardly ever about doctrine alone — it is about the collapse of a shared way of approaching truth: careful listening, testing, humble questioning, and mutual accountability. Failure to reason turns revealed truths into catchphrases rather than living guides, so when someone interprets scripture impulsively, dogmatically, or to protect an ego, the stewardship of truth is suspected; trust erodes because truth is no longer being handled responsibly. Scriptural revelations that were sought in unity ceases and thought begins to read one another’s motives instead of Scripture, substituting apprehension for charitable inquiry. Over time this produces parallel gatherings of conviction — each convinced of its own transparency — and the work of reconciliation becomes harder because claims are defended emotionally, not tested by reasoned exegesis, prayer, and communal wisdom. Repair begins where reason and humility return together: transparent explanation, patient dialogue that prizes both truth and the person who bears it, consistent practices for testing teaching, and leaders who model intellectual honesty and moral vulnerability; only when people see truth handled with integrity will trust be rebuilt and the spiritual fracture begin to close.

The principle of division caused by unequal measures of wisdom is seen clearly in the relationship between Samuel and Eli. Eli was the established priest, experienced in the rituals of Israel, yet the voice of God came to Samuel while he was still a child. This reversal of expectation produced tension. Though Eli eventually acknowledged the authenticity of the boy’s calling, it exposed the fading of his own spiritual vision. Samuel’s rise as a prophet illuminated Eli’s failure, and thus their spiritual relation was marked by a transition that carried quiet strain. In this, we see that God’s choice to impart wisdom to the humble over the established can unsettle bonds and draw hidden lines of separation.

Daniel’s life offers another profound witness. When Babylon took him and his companions captive, they were set among many others from Israel, all of whom shared the same heritage and upbringing. Yet God gave Daniel and the three Hebrews “knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom,” and to Daniel specifically, “understanding in all visions and dreams”. That unequal bestowal created both elevation and division. Among the wise men of Babylon, jealousy brewed; among his fellow captives, Daniel’s unique insight set him apart. His wisdom preserved the lives of others, yet it also created an invisible chasm, for few could comprehend the depth of what God entrusted to him. Wisdom both unites through service and divides through its rarity.

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The New Testament continues this pattern in the life of Paul. Once an opponent of Christ, Paul was granted revelations surpassing those of many apostles who had walked physically with Jesus. His letters reveal the extraordinary depth of understanding given to him, yet that very gift strained his relationships. Some questioned his authority, others accused him of boasting, and still others distanced themselves because his vision seemed to outpace theirs. Even among the apostles, Paul’s calling to the Gentiles was not fully embraced at first, and his confrontation with Peter over hypocrisy displays how higher wisdom disrupts unity when truth pierces comfort. The division was not born of hostility alone but of God’s deliberate choice to elevate one voice with a sharper measure of revelation.

Even within Christ’s own disciples, unequal measures of understanding produced both intimacy and fracture. Peter, James, and John were repeatedly drawn aside to witness deeper mysteries, such as the transfiguration and Gethsemane’s agony. Their proximity to Christ’s inner revelation distinguished them from the others, and this distinction fostered questions, rivalry, and even resentment. John, “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” bore a unique closeness that culminated in the Revelation of heavenly mysteries at Patmos. That special entrustment, while glorious, set him apart from others, revealing again how spiritual relations shift when God’s wisdom flows in unequal measure.

These examples reveal that division is not accidental but divinely permitted. God uses it to sift motives, to humble pride, and to refine both those who carry wisdom and those who must respond to it. Eli was humbled by Samuel’s calling; Daniel’s peers were tested by his revelations; Paul’s apostleship forced the early church to wrestle with God’s surprising choices; and the disciples had to learn that proximity to Christ’s wisdom was not about competition but about surrender. Division, therefore, is not merely a breakdown of relations but a stage upon which the hearts of men are proven. In the last days, this same pattern will climax. God’s sealed remnant will be entrusted with mysteries that the wider body of believers may resist. Families will divide, congregations will fracture, and friendships will strain, not because love has failed, but because unequal measures of wisdom create a separation between those who yield and those who recoil. Just as Daniel was lifted before Babylon, and Paul before the nations, so too will God’s chosen be lifted to carry a wisdom that will both save and divide. In this, the wisdom given is not only a light to the faithful but also a fire that tests the hidden allegiances of every heart.

In the final generation, the division caused by God’s imparted wisdom will reach its climactic expression. Those who are sealed by the Spirit will carry a depth of revelation that is both illuminating and separating. Just as Samuel’s voice distinguished him from Eli, and Daniel’s insight set him apart from Babylon, the faithful remnant will bear knowledge of divine mysteries that the world, and even the broader church, cannot fully receive. This wisdom will not only expose hidden unbelief but will awaken hearts prepared to respond, sifting the faithful from the lukewarm. Families will experience strain, churches will wrestle with dissent, and friendships will be tested, for the presence of God’s higher insight cannot be ignored or contained. Yet this division serves a holy purpose. God does not grant wisdom to isolate; He grants it to purify, to align, and to prepare His people for the weight of their calling. Those who embrace the light will find intimacy, unity, and strength among others who walk in the same revelation. Those who resist will reveal their hearts, and their separation, though painful, will preserve the integrity of the mission entrusted to the remnant. The sifting is

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both protective and preparatory: God uses division to guard the vessel from compromise, and to ensure that His truth is carried without distortion into the final hour. Prophetically, the wisdom bestowed upon the remnant will not merely distinguish them in perception but will empower them to act decisively in the outpouring of God’s plan. They will discern deception where others are blind, they will speak courageously where others remain silent, and they will live in obedience where others compromise. Just as the apostles, Daniel, and the disciples bore gifts that altered relationships, the final generation will carry a revelation that transforms their communities and draws others into alignment with God’s purposes. Division, in this sense, becomes the mechanism by which God separates the vessel from the world’s entanglements, preparing a people who are holy, faithful, and wholly dependent upon Him.

Ultimately, the division wrought by higher wisdom reveals the true nature of every heart. In the last generation, as in Scripture, God’s choice to bestow insight will illuminate the faithful and expose the unfaithful. The separation will be painful, yet necessary, for it will protect the integrity of the remnant and fulfill the divine promise that a purified people will stand in readiness to complete God’s redemptive plan. In this context, division is not evidence of abandonment but of preparation; it is a holy refining, a crucible in which the faithful are made ready to walk in the fullness of God’s light. The wisdom entrusted to some, thus becomes both a sword and a shield—dividing hearts where compromise remains, and guarding those who are called to carry the fire of truth into the final hour.

As the last days approach, the division caused by God’s imparted wisdom will manifest with unprecedented intensity. Families, churches, and spiritual communities will face testing unlike any in history. Those who receive deeper revelation—those who walk in the mysteries of God’s final counsel—will be increasingly distinguished from those who cling to comfort, tradition, or halftruth. The final generation will experience relational strain because the light they bear will expose hidden compromise, unfaithfulness, and spiritual blindness in those around them. This division, though deeply painful, is part of God’s sovereign plan to sift hearts and prepare vessels for His ultimate purpose.

In families, the strain will be intimate and unavoidable...particularly spiritual families. Parents who have long guided their children may find themselves challenged by the younger generation’s deeper spiritual understanding. Children in the remnant may perceive truths their parents cannot yet see, or parents may walk in revelation that distances them from children unready to embrace God’s higher wisdom. These tensions are not a sign of divine rejection but of necessary purification. God allows relational separation to protect the integrity of the remnant, ensuring that His truth is neither compromised nor diluted in critical moments before the coming of Christ. Division will be both doctrinal and spiritual. Leaders who have walked in revelation will be tested by congregations unwilling to follow beyond familiar boundaries. Just as the apostles faced skepticism, resistance, and even hostility from both believers and unbelievers alike, the final generation will confront similar challenges. Misunderstanding, envy, and subtle opposition will arise because higher wisdom often threatens human pride. Those who remain in the light, however, will find spiritual alignment with one another, forming a holy nucleus capable of bearing God’s end-time messages with authority and love. In this crucible, relational division functions as a means of divine separation—ensuring that the faithful are insulated from compromise and positioned to fulfill God’s ultimate plan.

Spiritually, the end-time sifting will extend beyond the visible church into the broader societal realm. The remnant, sealed with divine understanding, will be called to discern deception in governance, culture, and media, revealing spiritual realities that the majority cannot yet perceive. The higher wisdom imparted to them will act as both illumination and separation: illumination for those ready to embrace it, separation from those who resist it. Just as the seven thunders and the sealed scroll in Revelation are reserved for the elect, so too will certain divine mysteries remain inaccessible to the world until God’s purposes are fulfilled. The very insight that enables the remnant to stand firm in truth will simultaneously produce friction, misunderstanding, and isolation from a society enslaved to its own error.

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Yet this division is always purposeful. God’s wisdom is never given for pride or alienation; it is given to prepare, protect, and empower. The trials of relational separation cultivate humility, dependence upon the Spirit, and a refined character in those entrusted with higher knowledge. Those who yield to the light, despite the strain it brings, will emerge as the vessels capable of proclaiming the three angels’ messages with clarity and authority. Division, therefore, is a crucible—a spiritual mechanism by which God separates the faithful from compromise and purifies the remnant for the final proclamation of His truth.

Ultimately, the prophetic significance of this division is redemptive. It will reveal the true nature of hearts in every sphere: family, church, and society. The sealed remnant will stand distinct, not out of human ambition, but because they have received God’s wisdom and responded with obedience. Those who reject the light will be sifted away, while those who receive it will find deep unity, intimacy, and power among one another. In this final separation, God’s purpose is revealed: a purified, wise, and faithful people, prepared to endure the time of trouble and complete the mission entrusted to them. Division, though painful, becomes the instrument through which God preserves His truth, safeguards His people, and ensures that His wisdom is carried forward without compromise, illuminating the final generation for His glory.

This danger is magnified in the last days, for God has declared that He will gather a people from all nations, tribes, and tongues who bear His seal and carry the everlasting gospel. These are not a people bound together by geography or culture alone, but by covenant identity in Christ. Yet within this chosen remnant lies the temptation of mistrust, especially as the scattered descendants of the ancient Hebrews awaken to their true identity. The reality of centuries of exploitation, slavery, and oppression cannot be ignored, and with that awakening comes the unshakable conviction that never again will Black people, as heirs of this sacred lineage, submit to enslavement or exploitation. This is not a matter of mere pride or self-assertion, but of prophetic destiny. The yoke of oppression has been broken, and a divine boundary has been set: the scattered people shall rise, and they shall not be bent again under the weight of another man’s chains.

Yet herein lies the place for sober reflection, for the refusal to be enslaved outwardly must also be matched with a refusal to be enslaved inwardly. Division in the spiritual family becomes a hidden chain as heavy as any iron yoke. While no empire will again bind God’s scattered people in physical slavery, there remains the peril of emotional, doctrinal, and spiritual bondage through suspicion, bitterness, and rivalry within the household of faith. The adversary would gladly exploit wounds of the past to sow seeds of present discord. He would take the memory of injustice and twist it into resentment. He would tempt the rising generation to mistrust their brothers and sisters in Christ, and to fracture the very unity that gives the remnant its power. In this way, division becomes a subtle form of enslavement — not by whip and shackle, but by distrust and alienation.

The final generation must, therefore, walk with profound vigilance. They must recognize that unity is not uniformity, but a holy weaving together of differences into one fabric of purpose. They must learn that love does not erase scars, but it does heal them into testimonies of strength rather than festering wounds of bitterness. The greatness of the remnant is not that

it will avoid conflict altogether, but that it will transcend it through forgiveness, patience, and covenant loyalty. To refuse exploitation outwardly but to embrace envy or rivalry inwardly is to accept bondage in another form. Only by refusing both can God’s last-day people stand free indeed.

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