In all ages past there has been difficulty. Sin and throne blind the sinner, and those who follow these, blinded still the more, but without sin. You must judge only by the fruit, for a tree is not rendered good until after the crop. The bushel determines the tree and it cannot be seen before harvest. Great calamity is before Read more…
The small of the wild follow the large. The mother protects the young. It is necessary that one must be led and also protected. In My creation there is no trickery. Each guide as I have ordained. Each protects as instinct within, but not so with man. In he, I have given of My own likeness – to choose. He obligates Read more…
There is grace that all may come. They will know My hand upon them, as you have felt My hand. Do not lose hope for those who show no hope. It was only a short time ago you were not Mine. The Father draws who He wills, with all knowledge. In the drawing there is no question. Beyond the recognition Read more…
As a tree reaches deeper in drought, so too you must reach deeper in times of pain. Difficulty is a teacher, but as it brings its wisdom you shall thirst. I am the Living Water, and as you bear the load, it is I who refreshes. Come near to the Fount of Life. Come to He who knows your burden. Read more…
Defend. That which is worthy warrants defense. Do not fear the disagreement. In love and truth, invest the seed of time. Expect not the growth, for in My time it shall sprout, its bloom for later years. Give reason for your hope. Speak of the many blessings, the time and place of My movement along your path. As you speak Read more…
Those who thirst do not drink only once. Those who hunger do not discard the provision for tomorrow, for all hunger again, and all thirst again. In labor and toil, more is needed. Effort empties the small storehouse, and it cannot remain for perishing. As the sun burns, the traveler must drink; as he expends, there must be nourishment. Weakness and Read more…
Be careful of the flatterer – he who speaks to draw that he may profit. False in his ways and walk, he lures to the fire. You shall know him by his fruit. Trust not the man constant in his turmoil, who gives the victim’s speech, and creates too the victims. He speaks of peace, but has none of his Read more…
The grain that falls is safe. Though it falls, in its creation, so it is meant. Also it is cast upon the torrent, and rides to a place unknown. Some to the sea, where it is cast on a distant shore. Wet, then dry, wet again, carried by vermin and beast, in the outward coat and the inward path, then Read more…
The protection of My beloved is without limit. Situation holds no power. I do not slumber and My hand is not late. Struggle and blessing are of My commencement. False is the notion of the uncontrolled. My eye sees all, and the bounds of an angry sea are Mine to draw. I am God of protection, a mighty fortress, but Read more…
My hand will guide. The journey of the disciple is one of learning. A student finds each new level difficult, so do those who follow Me. I lead you in the way of the wise, that you would not grow dull in your call. He who trains for strength, trains under weight. He who trains for endurance, for length and Read more…