my name is Marielle Maxwell and I never thought I'd be sharing this story but what happened to me that cold October night wasn't just another near-death experience it was a Divine appointment that completely transformed my understanding of what's coming and where we need to be when everything changes I remember checking the time on my car's dashboard 11:42 p.m. the highway stretched endlessly before me a dark ribbon cutting through the Pennsyl Countryside I was driving home from visiting my sister in Pittsburgh and despite the three cups of coffee I'd had at the rest stop exhaustion was
settling in like a heavy blanket the soft hum of the engine and the rhythmic passing of White Lane markers started to have a hypnotic effect I remember thinking I should pull over but I was only 40 minutes from home just 40 more minutes I told myself my eyelids felt like they were made of lead I don't remember the moment I dozed off what I do remember is the horrifying sensation of weightlessness as my car veered off the road there was a flash of guardrail the violent jerking of the steering wheel as I overcorrected and then
nothing the transition was instantaneous one moment I was in my car and the next I found myself in what I can only describe as a vast expanse of the purest light I've ever encountered but this wasn't just light it was alive conscious and filled with a love so profound it felt like every cell in my being was being embraced by it I wasn't in my physical body anymore but I had form a kind of spiritual body that felt more real than my Earthly one ever did every sense was heightened beyond anything I could have imagined
colors I had never seen before danced at the edges of my vision and I could feel the very essence of everything around me then I heard my name being called not with ears but with my entire being Mariel the voice was unlike anything I'd ever heard it contained within it all the love of every parent who ever lived multiplied by Infinity I knew with absolute certainty that I was in the presence of Jesus Christ he appeared before me and his appearance was both familiar and Indescribable his face Shone with a Radiance that should have been
blinding but somehow I could look directly at him his eyes held the depth of Eternity and when he looked at me I felt completely known every thought every deed every moment of my life was laid bare yet I felt no shame only an overwhelming sense of being perfectly understood and completely loved my child he said and his words carried with them waves of peace that washed over my soul there are things you need to see suddenly we were moving through what seemed like a corridor of light time had no meaning here we could have been
traveling for seconds or centuries we stopped at what appeared to be a viewing point and below us I could see Earth but not as we normally see it I could see light and darkness moving across it like waves and I understood I was seeing spiritual reality superimposed over physical reality watch carefully Jesus said and the scene before us began to change I saw events unfolding not specific dates or times but rather conditions and situations I saw people becoming increasingly isolated despite being more connected than ever through technology I saw Faith growing cold in many hearts
just as scripture had predicted but I also saw points of intense light communities of believers who were drawing closer together supporting one another and burning brighter in the growing Darkness Jesus then showed me something that made my heart race I saw waves of change sweeping across the Earth these weren't natural disasters or political events though those were present too these were spiritual waves that affected everything they touched I saw people making crucial decisions about where they would stand spiritually and these decisions had very real physical implications the time is coming Jesus explained when every person
will have to choose where they will be not just spiritually but physically communities will be crucial the body of Christ must function as it was always meant to as one body many parts all supporting each other he showed me images of small groups of Believers coming together sharing resources supporting one another and most importantly maintaining their faith and love in increasingly challenging circumstances these communities weren't isolated compounds or separatist groups they were living breathing examples of the early church where Believers shared everything they had and took care of each other's needs this isn't about fear
or hiding Jesus emphasized reading my thoughts it's about preparation and positioning just as I positioned Joseph in Egypt to prepare for the famine I am positioning my people now I saw how these communities would become beacons of Hope drawing others to Christ through their love and unity they weren't just surviving they were thriving demonstrating God's Kingdom in practical ways that spoke louder than words ever could but then Jesus showed me something that broke my heart I saw many believers who were too comfortable too attached to their current ways of life to heed the call to
come together they waited too long to make changes and when the waves of change came they found themselves isolated and unprepared tell them Jesus said his voice filled with both Authority and compassion that the time to prepare is now tell them that where they position themselves both spiritually and physically will matter more than they can imagine he then showed me specific characteristics of these communities of Refuge they weren't all in remote locations some were in cities some in suburbs some in rural areas What mattered wasn't the location as much as the spiritual foundation and the
relationships between the people I saw these communities had several common elements one they were founded on genuine relationships and Trust built over time two they had strong prayer foundations prayer wasn't just an activity but a lifestyle three they shared resources and skills everyone contributing what they could four they had strong teaching and discipleship programs especially for children and young people five they maintained connections with other similar communities forming networks of support six they were focused outward as much as inward always ready to help others and share the gospel Jesus then showed me how these communities
would function during times of significant change I saw them providing food for the hungry shelter for the displaced and hope for the discouraged they were practical demonstrations of God's love and provision these communities Jesus explained we'll be like Arc in a time of flood not to escape from the world but to preserve life and Truth until the waters recede they will be places where my presence dwells strongly where faith is strengthened and where love proves stronger than fear I was shown how critical the timing was many of my people sense the need to prepare but
keep delaying Jesus said tell them that building these relationships and communities takes time they cannot wait until they see the waves coming by then it will be too late to build what needs to be built the vision continued as Jesus showed me how these communities would help preserve not just physical life but also faith hope and love during challenging times I saw children growing strong in faith because they were surrounded by living examples of Christ's love I saw young people finding purpose and Direction instead of being lost to despair but what struck me most was
how these communities became centers of transformation people who came seeking physical Refuge found spiritual Refuge as well lives were changed families were restored and Faith was strengthened these weren't just survival groups they were incubators of Revival Jesus then showed me something that amazed me how these communities would be supernaturally provided for much like the widows oil in Elish time I saw resources multiplying needs being met in unexpected ways and divine protection surrounding these groups of Believers remember Jesus said these communities aren't about escaping tribulation they're about being positioned to help others through it they're about
preserving faith and demonstrating my kingdom when it will be most needed I was shown how important it was that these communities be built on love not fear many will try to build similar communities out of fear Jesus explained but only those built on Love Will Stand fear builds walls love builds Bridges these communities must be Bridges of Hope to a world in need the vision then shifted to show me how crucial Unity would be I saw communities that failed because they couldn't maintain unity and others that thrived because they kept love and humility at their
Center Jesus showed me how pride and fear were the greatest threats to these communities more than any external challenges tell them Jesus said that the foundation must be love love for me and love for one another without this Foundation nothing else will stand I was then shown how these communities would need to be established before certain events took place the timing was crucial not too early which would lead to complacency and not too late which would make preparation impossible I understood that we were in a critical window of time for these preparations to be made
Jesus then showed me how different people would have different roles in these communities some would be called to initiate them others to support them and others to connect them every role was important and everyone had a part to play no one is too young or too old too skill or too simple to contribute Jesus explained in these communities everyone's gifts will be needed and valued I saw how some people would struggle with the call to be part of these communities because it would mean significant changes in their lives Jesus showed me how many would be
asked to leave comfortable situations successful careers or familiar surroundings to be positioned where he wanted them the cost of obedience will seem high to some Jesus said but the cost of Disobedience will be far higher those who are willing to lose their lives for my sake will find them then Jesus showed me something that brought tears to my eyes I saw how these communities would become places of healing for the broken refuge for the outcast and family for the lonely they weren't just surviving they were fulfilling the highest purposes of God's Kingdom on Earth these
communities Jesus explained will be living testimonies of my power to transform lives they will demonstrate what my church was always meant to be places of genuine love acceptance and transformation I was shown how important it would be for these communities to maintain connection with the broader Body of Christ they weren't to be isolated or exclusive but rather connected and inclusive while maintaining proper boundaries and discernment Jesus then showed me how these communities would need to be spiritually prepared as well as practically prepared I saw how crucial it was for them to be grounded in sound
Doctrine and genuine spiritual experience many will come claiming to have similar visions and directions Jesus warned but test everything against my word and my spirit not all that appears good is from me the vision then shifted to show me how these communi ities would function as centers of learning and discipleship I saw people learning practical skills alongside spiritual truths all within the context of genuine relationships these communities Jesus explained will preserve Knowledge and Skills that will be crucial for the future they will be places where my people learn not just to survive but to thrive
and help others Thrive I was shown how important it would be for these communities to maintain high standards of integrity and accountability they weren't to be built around strong personalities or human leadership but around Christ himself and his word tell them Jesus said that humility and accountability will be crucial pride and Independence will destroy what I want to build the vision continued as Jesus showed me how these communities would need to be flexible and adaptable some would start small and grow others would start large and multiply into smaller units there was no one-size fits-all model
but there were essential principles that couldn't be compromised I saw how these communities would face opposition both subtle and overt but I also saw how God's protection would be over them as they remained faithful to his directions remember Jesus said these communities aren't about building kingdoms for men but about preserving and demonstrating my kingdom in times of great change as the vision began to fade Jesus gave me one final message tell my people that the time is short but it is not yet too late tell them that where they position themselves spiritually relationally and physically
will matter more than they can imagine tell them that I am positioning my people now as I positioned Joseph before the famine and Noah before the flood those who have ears to hear Let Them hear the next thing I knew I was back in my body surrounded by paramedics I later learned that I had been clinically dead for 16 minutes after the crash the doctors couldn't explain how I survived without any brain damage but I knew it was because this message needed to be shared when they told me about the crash I learned that my
car had gone off the road and rolled several times by all natural laws I shouldn't have survived but God had a purpose not just to save my life but to share this critical message with his people this experience changed everything for me the reality of what Jesus showed me is more real than the physical world around us the urgency of the message Burns in my heart every day this isn't just another near-death experience story it's a crucial message for this specific time in history I share this this testimony not to create fear or anxiety but
to help prepare the body of Christ for what's coming the message is clear Jesus is positioning his people now and where we position ourselves spiritually relationally and physically will matter more than we can imagine the time to prepare is now the time to build relationships and communities is now the time to strengthen our foundations in Christ is now may all who read this testimony have ears to hear what the spirit is saying to the churches
