Introduction: I believe these visions were God’s way of communicating to us that He is absolutely in control. God never loses a battle! When Jesus died on the cross, by all appearances all had been lost, even to all His followers – but God was working out His plan, His way – which was perfect and full of purpose! We just have to trust and rest in Him! In Joseph’s eyes all he had dreamed seemed to have died when thrown in the pit – it seemed all was lost, but again – it was all part of the plan. OUR GOD IS AMAZING!!! Who can fathom the depths of His wisdom?

Preface: During a time of prayer I had two open visions – one was right after another – like watching a movie reel. I believe they communicated the fact that God had a strategy – I believe they may relate to His workings and the victory He has in store for His Church.

First Vision:
Card Game – the Winning Hand
I saw a round card table (like a poker table). I saw a man (I didn't see his features, just knew it was a man) with cards in his hands. He was looking at his cards with great excitement and great confidence, almost arrogantly because he had such a great hand and knew he was going to win the game.

There were lots of people on his side of the table and they were all gathered around as he showed them his cards. They were so excited knowing this was going to be their big win, and the game would be theirs. Again they were so confident and almost with an arrogance.

Then, they threw all their chips into the middle of the table, confident they were going to win big. It was time for them to show their hand, so they eagerly laid down all their cards on the table.

It was as though I were standing back behind the person who was on the opposite side of the table – this was the view I had. I didn't see who it was at first, because I was standing behind Him, and I noticed no one else was standing on his side of the table, just Him.

He then stood up abruptly and with great authority laid His hand on the table. Then I saw and knew that it was God. As He revealed His hand of cards the opponents couldn't believe it – they were in shock, because His hand was greater than theirs. He had clearly defeated them and won the game! They could hardly believe it – they were absolutely convinced it was already their win, but when God showed His cards it was all over! God had the greater hand, and He took all the winnings! Everything changed.

Second Vision:
A Commander General's Surprise Attack
I saw a war going on and the Commander General and his troops secretly off to the side. His soldiers were eager, even zealous to move forward into combat because the enemy was so very close and greatly advancing towards reaching their goal. They were almost there. It seemed the Commander General's army was going to lose the battle and be destroyed.

I saw the General standing off to their side but a little in front of them so they could all see him give signals (I was standing behind all of them and somewhat off to the side as well). The General clearly represented God, and He kept telling his troops to hold back and wait for the right time. The General kept telling them not yet, to wait, to hold, and stay steady.

Some of the soldiers were very anxious because the enemy was very close and it appeared the enemy was going to defeat them and win the battle. But I could tell that the General had a plan, He was setting the enemy up – it was so strategic. He kept calming the soldiers saying, not yet, hold on – then once the enemy got so close, and the time was right, he released His soldiers to quickly advance and attack. The enemy was shocked and completely defeated. Again, it was so strategic, but yet, it was so close.

Concluding remarks:
In both of these visions – the message that stood out to me the most was that by all APPEARANCES the opponent was sure to win. But at the last minute – extremely close to the end there were abrupt changes that caused God’s side to win. We believe this has to do with these last days and God's plan to turn everything around for His Glory!

Does God have a Plan for Victory? Absolutely YES! God IS in control and although much seems to be lost and getting worse, He has a plan. And we believe two recent visions above show He has a Winning Strategy. We pray they bring hope! God has been setting everything up as part of His brilliant plan! See more here Three Biblical examples of: Victory – When All Seems Lost These are just a few of many throughout Biblical history. Moses & Israel – the Red Sea and an impossible Victory We all know the story, Israel appeared to be trapped against the sea, with no way out, with the Egyptian army bearing down. Then God suddenly does what seems impossible, parting the great sea, and revealing the hidden path already there. Leading His people to safety, then covering the enemy in the same sea, defeated and never to rise again. God setup the enemy for major defeat, and an historic victory for His people! Joseph – from Dungeon to Ruler in One Day, then Greatly Influenced a Nation God had given Him a dream of ruling one day, but it seemed the exact opposite had happened. Then at the appointed time, suddenly, in one day he was summoned to use his God-given gift, and everything changed. He saw his God-given dream become a reality, as he was used to save God's people and bring provision in the midst of great crisis. Jesus – Death on the Cross, then Resurrection and the Greatest Victory of All To all the disciples it appeared that their Messiah, along with all their hopes and dreams was dead and lost with Jesus dying on the cross, then buried in the tomb. But God had a plan...and on the third day when Jesus Christ arose with resurrection power, it became clear God had a master plan all along for a Great Victory! These great examples show that God always has a plan for great victory, just as He does now! We believe this will be seen very soon...