It’s Worth ALL the Effort

March 5, 1995

         Be brave. Be strong. Be courageous (Joshua 1:7), for it is My Spirit who will empower you in these last days. Fear not. Take courage, for I have already overcome the world (John 16:33). It is by your faith, the blood of the Lamb, and the word of your testimony that you will overcome (Revelation 12:11). Be not overcome with fear. I have overcome every obstacle in your path. I have overcome. I will not fail you. My Word will not fail you, nor will My Spirit. Focus on these things, not on what new thing the world is offering (1 John 2:15,16).

  Hide in Me, and I’ll run all those details of life. Love your life in Me. It will prosper you in every area of your life: health, wealth, and happiness. I do care about these things, but I will not bless the selfish soul. It is the humble heart who truly seeks My face that I will lavish My richness upon. Seek first My kingdom (Matthew 6:33). Seek first My ways. Seek first love, for it will never fail (1 Corinthians 13:8). My kingdom principles will never fail. They will always work for you to bring about My highest good.

  Rise up to new heights in love and maturity. This is what will be required to walk in the fullness of My Spirit. It is not easy but is worth all of the effort. Strive with diligence. I am not mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap (Galatians 6:7,8). Though it may seem ritualistic at times, sowing seeds will produce. You are continuously sowing seeds by your words and actions. Remember that it is the meditation of your heart that will produce. Produce fruit in line with My Word and kingdom. 

 I have many jobs, many tasks. There is much work to be done, and My laborers are still few (Luke 10:2); but together we can accomplish much. Be ready for change. You will love it. I am your God. My love and My life. They are yours. Use them.