A Revelation from Craig Rogers

This is not a tale of darkness. This is a testimony of triumph. Not a story of fear—but a story of faithful love.

Jesus, my King—my Rabbi, my Shepherd, my best Friend—revealed it to me like only He can: not as a lecture, but as a love letter. Not as a threat, but as a calling. He sat with me, eye to eye, Spirit to spirit, and showed me the truth from the beginning to the end: the Snake, the Wolves, and the Victory of the Shepherd.

But before we step into the deeper revelation, let me be blunt: the church in America is in critical condition. We are bleeding from the inside, poisoned by flattery, seduced by showmanship, and sedated by slick words that pacify rather than purify. Too many churches are led by snakes in the pulpit and wolves in sheep’s clothing. These are not just metaphors. These are real, living men on real stages manipulating real people—and their fruit is eternal wrath.

What follows is not satire. This is not a caricature or some wild exaggeration meant to stir controversy. What you’re about to read is a raw, eye-witness account of the toxic spiritual condition that’s gripping the Body of Christ in St George, Utah and across this nation. And yet, this is also a call. A rescue mission. A pathway home for anyone ready to follow the voice of the Shepherd.

I have written this out of love. Out of brokenness. And out of a firm belief that Jesus is still raising up a remnant. A Lazarus generation. He is calling the dead things out of their graves and breaking off the grave clothes. He is the Good Shepherd, and He will not lose a single sheep.

It might be too late for the snakes. But to every wolf in sheep’s clothing—you still have time. Drop the disguise. Step out of the darkness. Come and be born again by the will of God. And to every snake behind the pulpit—repent before your head is crushed under the justice of the Lamb.

Let’s begin.

The Snake in the Garden

The first thing Jesus made clear to me is that this war didn’t begin yesterday. It began in Eden. When everything was good, beautiful, and full of God’s glory, there slithered a serpent into the garden—the deceiver. His words were poison. His lies were wrapped in counterfeit light. He twisted truth and sold rebellion. They had the chance to confirm with the Father, but they did not. They trusted the snake over the Word of God.

The snake didn’t show up in armor—he showed up with knowledge. With wisdom. With reason. With logic. With appeal. The snake offered autonomy over intimacy and self-determination over the abundant life. And humanity took the bait.

"Now the serpent was more cunning than any animal of the field which the Lord God had made." Genesis 3:1 

This Snake—satan—hasn’t stopped since. He’s worn many names: the serpent, the dragon, the father of lies, the accuser of the brethren, the pastor behind the pulpit. And every name whispers the subtle twisted truth, and with the same intent–the same outcome: kill, steal, and destroy.

But Jesus showed me something else.

From the very first moment of betrayal, there was a promise. A crushing was coming. A heel bruised, but a head shattered. That promise was not a myth. It is prophecy guaranteed by covenant. And Jesus told me, "Craig, I came to fulfill it."

"And I will make enemies of you and the woman, and of your offspring and her Descendant; He shall bruise you on the head, and you shall bruise Him on the heel." Genesis 3:15

The Wolves Among Us

The Snake doesn’t work alone. He sends wolves. People under his influence—some knowingly, most not—cloaked in smiles, titles, and robes.

Jesus said to me, "Beware of them, Craig. They dress like sheep but devour like predators. They sit in pulpits and smile for cameras, but they’re hirelings, not shepherds. They don’t love My sheep. They love the seat of honor."

"Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves." Matthew 7:15

And I’ve seen them. I’ve felt their teeth. They talk grace but live greed. They preach light but walk in shadows.

Wolves were not just a warning for the early church—they were present and deadly in Jesus’ own day. These were the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and the Scribes—the ones who bore the title of holiness but were whitewashed tombs inside. They prayed in public but plotted in secret. They tithed mint and dill but neglected mercy and justice. They were not defenders of the sheep; they were devourers. And Jesus exposed them.

"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness." Matthew 23:27

Today, the wolves wear new robes—designer ones. They are the associate pastors climbing the ladder, the elder boards entrenched in power and control, and the yes-men who act like shepherds but are loyal only to the platform and paycheck. They are bromancers—buddies to one another but betrayers of Christ. These men gather in green rooms instead of prayer rooms, chasing influence over intimacy, relevance over reverence. Their loyalty lies not in the voice of the Shepherd but in the approval of men.

"They love the place of honor at banquets, and the seats of honor in the synagogues." Matthew 23:6

But here’s the truth Jesus whispered into my soul: They will not win.

The Betrayal and the Cross

The wolves turned on the Shepherd once. They conspired. They accused. They betrayed. And the Snake thought he had succeeded. The wolves, you know them, you can’t miss them, for they are always the religious ones–possessed by the religious spirit, the same one that saved Barabas while nailing Jesus to the cross.

"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

Jesus said to me, "Craig, I was handed over. I allowed it. I let them bind Me. Beat Me. Inhumanely torture Me. Humiliate Me beyond recognition. Crucify Me. And, finally, bury Me. Not because I was weak, but because My love is stronger than all forms of darkness and death.” The truth is, it wasn’t even a fair fight; satan never had a chance. Satan was rebellious, but not smart. Jesus shows us that the cross wasn’t satan’s triumph. It was his undoing.

“I crushed his head with a blood-stained heel.”

Jesus triumphed through surrender. Victory was born through sacrifice. And then He said something that lit fire in my bones:

"Craig, the same Spirit that raised Me from the dead lives in you. In every sheep I’ve called. And I will not lose a single one. I have you. I am the author and finisher of you, your faith, and your entire life–free gift of Grace–nothing missing, nothing broken."

"And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you." Romans 8:11

The Shepherd and His Sheep

We are the sheep. The flock. The beloved.

And Jesus is not just a good Shepherd. He is the Chief Shepherd.

He told me, "Craig, My sheep know My voice. They follow Me. I protect them. Feed them. Wash them. Carry them. I leave the ninety-nine for the one. And not a single wolf will snatch one from My hand."

"I am the good shepherd, and I know My own, and My own know Me." John 10:14

Jesus showed me His staff, not to beat the sheep, but to drive away the wolves. He said, "My rod is for protection. My staff is for guidance. My heart is for you."
If you are His, you are sealed, secure, and shepherded. He has never and will never lose one of His own.

"And I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand." John 10:28

Jesus knows each sheep by name. He calls us with gentleness and leads us beside still waters. He anoints our heads with oil. He fills our cups to overflowing. We are not forgotten lambs lost in a crowd—we are known, marked, and treasured.

"He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out." John 10:3b

The wolves cannot break in. The Snake cannot deceive us forever. Because the Shepherd has fortified His fold. He walks among us. He sings over us. He guards the gate and tends the wounds.
He’s not hiring babysitters for the sheep—He is the One who laid down His life for them. And now He lives forever to intercede for them. His eyes are on the sparrow—but His heart is fixed on His flock.

"Therefore He is also able to save forever those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them." Hebrews 7:25

The Victory of the Lamb

The Snake’s head? Crushed. The Wolves? Exposed and scattered. The Bride? Washed in white. The Shepherd? On His throne.

Jesus said, "Craig, I am returning. Not as a lamb, but as the Lion. I will reign. And you—My sheep, My sons, My Bride—you will reign with Me."

"These will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful." Revelation 17:14

And the fire in me burns brighter than ever.

I was born again by the will of God. I am not just a sheep. I am not just a son. I am an heir. A royal priest. A warrior of Grace.

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." 1 Peter 2:9

I do not cower at the hiss of serpents. I do not tremble when wolves snarl.

Because my Shepherd wears the Crown of Glory. Because the Lamb who was slain is now roaring.

He has stripped the Snake of his voice. He has shattered the teeth of the wolves. He has clothed the Bride in radiant white. He has given His saints thrones and crowns.

The Cross was not defeat. It was the coronation. The Resurrection was not retreat. It was the roar of revolution.

And now, from Heaven’s seat, Jesus reigns with eyes like fire and love like oceans. And every name that bowed to darkness will bow to Him. Every snake will be crushed. Every wolf will be silenced.

"For this purpose the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil." 1 John 3:8b

And His sheep?

We will sing. We will feast. We will reign.
Forever.

From One Sheep to Another

To all my fellow sheep, and especially to the wolves still hiding in the sheepfold:

There’s no more middle ground.

You’ve heard the truth. You’ve seen the cost. Now it’s time to choose.

"Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve... but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15

If you’re a wolf—take off the costume. Drop the disguise. Come out of hiding. Admit what you are, and fall on your face before Jesus. He already knows. He’s ready to forgive. But He will not excuse cowardice in the name of comfort.

To every associate pastor propping up the kingdom of a compromised senior leader: come out of Babylon. Stand up, confess, and repent. The window is closing. And if you don’t step out, you’ll be dragged down with the system you serve.

"Come out of her, My people, so that you will not participate in her sins and receive any of her plagues." Revelation 18:4

To the elder boards, the ministry directors, the enablers, the bromancers, the cover-up crew—your silence is betrayal. Your politeness is complicity. You know what’s wrong. You know what’s fake. You know what’s missing. So be brave. Speak up. Step down. Or rise up. But do not stay lukewarm.

"So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of My mouth." Revelation 3:16

This is a clarion call to confess. Renounce the man-made religious system. Reject Jezebel. Expose the mixture. Refuse the money. Cast down every idol.

"Little children, guard yourselves from idols." 1 John 5:21

And to the true sheep—you are not alone. You are not crazy. You are not rebellious. You are chosen, sealed, filled, and fiercely loved.

Get on your face. Cry out. Seek Jesus until He answers. Then go rescue the others.

The Snake is underfoot. The wolves have been marked.

Now is the time for sons to rise, sheep to sing, and the Bride to prepare.

Be His Disciple. Be His Apprentice. Be His Beloved.

“I am the good shepherd, and I know My own, and My own know Me.” John 10:14

“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” Romans 16:20

“To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood—and He made us into a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” Revelation 1:5-6

A Final Word from Craig

I did not write this to stir drama. I wrote this because the One I love—the One who rescued me from death—has a message that cannot be ignored.

The Snake and the Wolves are not hypothetical characters. They are the senior pastors, associate pastors, board members, and influencers who have sold out the Kingdom of God for the kingdoms of men. They wear the robes of righteousness, but inside they are serpents and scavengers, feeding on the flock rather than laying down their lives for them.

But here’s what I know: Jesus sees it all.

And He is not silent.

He is standing now, with eyes of fire and a sword from His mouth, calling the Church to repent and return. To throw down every idol, every platform, every false teaching, and every compromise. He is calling His Bride out of the system, out of Babylon, out of mixture. And into purity. Into power. Into purpose.

This isn’t about building a better church model. This is about becoming the Church that Jesus died for.

It starts with you.

If you are a pastor reading this—ask yourself: am I a shepherd or a hireling? Do I follow the voice of the Spirit, or the voice of the crowd? Am I building God's house or my own?

If you are an associate pastor, a worship leader, a staff member—are you hiding in silence, knowing what’s broken but fearing the cost of speaking out? Count the cost. Then remember that eternity is worth more than your salary.

If you are a faithful churchgoer, a tither, a volunteer—are you enabling a system that mocks the cross with its compromise? Or are you willing to stand up, step out, and call others into truth?

Jesus is not just calling individuals—He is cleansing His house.

He is flipping the tables. He is exposing what is hidden. He is burning away what is false. And when the smoke clears, only what is built on Him will remain.

Solutions: The Way Forward

So what do we do?

Return to the Secret Place.

This is where it starts. You cannot follow Jesus from a stage. You follow Him from the floor. Get alone. Get low. Repent. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal every trace of compromise in your life. Let Him cleanse you. Let Him fill you. Let Him speak.

Confess and Renounce the Mixture.

If you have partnered with snake-like leadership, if you’ve been a wolf pretending to be a sheep, if you’ve played the church game—confess. Lay it down. Walk away from the fake. Jesus cannot purify what we refuse to admit is dirty.

Join the Remnant.

Find others who are burning. Not busy. Not flashy. Not famous. But faithful. Those who love the Word, love the Spirit, love the secret place, and love the lost. Lock arms with them. Pray together. Fast together. Worship together. Multiply disciples.

Preach the Full Gospel.

Not psychology. Not performance. Not branding. The Gospel. Preach Christ crucified. Preach repentance. Preach holiness. Preach healing. Preach deliverance. Preach resurrection. Preach the Kingdom. And do it in love and tears.

Prepare for the Return of the King.

He is coming. Not for a successful church. But a surrendered one. Not for the powerful. But the pure. Not for the platformed. But for the praying. He is coming for His Bride.

Be ready.

The Call to Action

To every true disciple in St George, Utah, the Great Basin Region, and the Church across America:

Come meet King Jesus.

Not the Sunday version. Not the commercialized version. Not the scripted version.

But the real Jesus. The One who flips tables. The One who weeps over cities. The One who drives out demons. The One who restores lepers. The One who calls dead men out of tombs. The One who is coming back with fire in His eyes.

He’s calling you.

And the door to the wedding feast is about to shut.

Pick your side. Pick your kingdom. Pick your King.

Come out of the grave. Come out of the system. Come into His presence. Come into His Kingdom.

Let the Snake be crushed. Let the Wolves be exposed. Let the Sheep arise.

And let the Shepherd be glorified.

In Jesus' name.

Amen.