I had an unexpected dream the other night that called my attention to the depth of the Father’s love when dealing with sin in the camp…
In the dream, I was sitting next to Kathryn Krick in a service and a woman minister up front asked Kathryn to read a portion of Scripture out loud. I felt Kathryn tense up and get really nervous, and she started mumbling under her breath, “I don’t know if I can do this!” She suddenly seemed extremely anxious and I could feel her insecurity as she was called to do this. Regardless of any previous perceptions I had, when I saw this vulnerable side of her, my heart went out to her. I could feel the love of God at that moment as I was given a glimpse into this woman’s soul. Without a second thought, I simply placed my hand over hers and assured her she wasn’t alone.
When I woke up, I was struck by my reaction in the dream. Knowing the doctrinal errors and spiritual deception this young woman has been operating in, I was surprised at what the Lord was revealing. But I also sensed this wasn’t necessarily a word about Kathryn. Rather, it was a reminder of God’s heart in this season of exposures. I believe Kathryn represents one of numerous public ministers who are being called out right now for false teachings and lack of biblical integrity. And though some of these ministers have knowingly operated out of selfish gain and evil intent, there are others who have fallen into a trap of demonic deception due to their own insecurities and ignorance. There are some of these ministers who, inwardly, may still be “saved.” I believe Kathryn may represent this second group, and the Lord is reminding us of the balance between calling out sin, yet loving deeply enough to pray for their deliverance from the enemy’s grip.
I knew this was what the Lord wanted me to learn, as the following day I experienced something similar. I was watching a YouTube video of an older prophet who has been under intense scrutiny and I began to weep – deeply. It was the love of the Father again, welling up inside of me for this influential leader who is blinded to their own compromise, and yet pure-hearted at the core. I felt the Father’s grief at the spiritual deception that has robbed His saints of their freedom and their true destiny. I knew He was letting me know that even in this time of confronting error and sin in the camp, we must do so with a pure heart that is not compelled by frustration, anger, or even righteous zeal. We must be compelled by a Love that is from a higher realm, able to melt the hardest of hearts. Simply because they are His.
Lastly, I was reminded that regardless of the sins and compromise of these leaders, there are usually innocent family members and friends who are watching from the sidelines, forever marked by the social media chatter. Even as we are being made aware of the pain inflicted on the numerous victims in these stories, our love must encompass all who are involved in this painful pruning – on every side. Truly we need both the love and the fear of the Lord in this process.
I have no doubt about this season of sanctification in God’s House, but I also sense the weight of His love that must override the dissatisfaction and zeal. If this cause is to be pure and just, it can only be accomplished through a Perfect Love that looks past the flesh and the sin, and perceives what the Father sees. It is from that place of Holy Compassion that our prayers will be effective and our words will be marked by heaven and seasoned with grace. I believe it is there that truth and justice will meet and God’s purposes will be accomplished.
For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all.
Wanda has been in ministry for over 35 years as a worship leader, teacher, author, deliverance counselor, and speaker.
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Thank you for this article. It’s a good reminder about walking in love. And, thank you for being “balanced’ in recent podcasts and articles discussing the recent exposures. One of my big concerns is how there’s all of a sudden all these new so-called prophets prophets saying they “know.” Another concern is those who have become nothing more than fault finder as they use clips and sound bites to accuse of wrong doctrine, etc. It’s causing people to doubt if they really want to surrender to Jesus and/or trust the church.
We must pray as these exposures continue to keep ourselves pure and to be prepared the a great awakening that is in the making as we are seeing pockets of renewal/revival breaking out around the world.
I had a dream on May 4, 2025, in which I entered a room with only one chair, which Dr. Jerry Falwell occupied. Being the founder of Liberty University and in Heaven, I knew he represented a generation of champions for Christ who have graduated and a generation coming. When I looked at him, he said he had an important message to tell me. When he had said those words, his face transformed into the face of Christ. Jesus looked at me and said, “Be holy, as I am holy.”
I immediately went to the corner of the room, fell to my knees, and began praying. I felt the Presence of God in the room, and my heart prayed for mercy for His people. As I prayed for mercy, I sensed a profound move of the Holy Spirit, one of cleansing and refreshing. I felt a revival of repentance and holiness that permeated the atmosphere. Then I woke up.
Yes,we must walk in love.
As I don’t do the so-called social media, I haven’t been aware of the issues you have been reporting lately. I have been able to enjoy the company of saints in a local church that shut down only for 2 weeks during the Covid scare by getting the approval of local officials. (This is in South Texas.) The church is thriving with a good mix of old time members plus lots of young families and dozens of delightful little ones.
What may be relevant happened to me years ago: I was praying and asked God to let me see people the way He did. Nothing much happened until one day while driving down a local street I saw a young woman walking, scantily clad with tattoos, etc. and inwardly began to criticize her. Then I heard an internal voice: “I died for her.” I almost had to pull off the road as tears began to well up.
Maybe it would do us all well to consider that before we begin criticizing others.
Also, be careful what we pray for; God does and will answer, often in ways we don’t expect.
I always believed “love and truth in equal measure”. The I re-read 1 Cor. 13: … “but the greatest of these is love”. Now, whatever I become aware of I ask myself how can I answer with love? How can I bring the love of Jesus into this? How can I love you best? Even in my worst season of so much hurt, open rejection and isolation, the only way to get back in alignment with God is by repentance (when God exposes our secret sins) loving Jesus, and sharing His love. No matter what the cost to self.
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
John 15:12 NIV
This is such an important and timely message, Wanda. I am grateful for those who have been giving the victims of abuse within the Church a platform and who are exposing corruption. However, I have become concerned with the way some of these podcasters are conducting themselves. I don’t sense a Christ kind of love and it shows in their demeanor and comments. We need to be diligent in pray for the victims, the perpetrators, and those doing the exposing.
As my pastor said today while talking on how to address sin, (speaking of I Corinthians 5), he said we aren’t supposed to amputate sinners out of our midst, but name, address the sin and call the sinner to repentance.
“For he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in love before him.” -Eph 1:4
We operate, sometimes with difficulty, with care for one another in the here and now. But love is not merely something the Father does, it’s an eternal aspect of His very nature. Even to those persons in Hell itself will have the masks removed and darkness pierced to see the love of God – that’s what makes Hell hell! When I turn away and commit a sin (I John 1:8) the knowledge of how my action has fallen short of what His love desires (Rom 3:12) hurts deeply; I didn’t “sin” alone, but He is hurting for me. When I “love a sinner” I do not have to FEEL love for them. I can act out of the knowledge of God’s love and do what He leads me to do. It’s our own FEELINGS that get in the way here!