December 16, 2001

I hear the Spirit say, have you counted the cost, beloved, that you might enter into the kingdom in the fullness of purpose? I say, this is the fullness of time, and in these times I am bringing you forth that you may contain and display My glory throughout the nations. So, you have wondered, "Why have I had all this trouble? Why does it seem as though I have not come to the place that I should be yet? Why is there so much hindrance against the purposes that I would fulfill in Your kingdom, Lord?" I say that it comes with a price. Glory comes with a price. To those who have been given much, much is required. What has been required? A demonstration of your loyalty, the demonstration that you would walk in perseverance in My kingdom, and the demonstration of your honor unto Me. Even in the midst of affliction, even in the midst adversity, even when the enemy presses against you, there is yet a way of escape. There is a way of overcoming and of victory, says the Lord. I say, strive to be found perfect in Me in these days.

I call My people forth to walk in the valley, but I never leave you there, for I bring you to the mountain top to show you My kingdom. In the showing forth of My kingdom there comes light, revelation, power, and anointing. Only there on the mountain top are My purposes established in your heart. I am calling you to be people of purpose, My purpose and only Mine, says the Lord. You will find in your journey that you will enjoy My purposes. Be renewed. Rekindle the fires. Get up and climb, and come to the high place, says the Lord. I have not forgotten you. I have not left you without hope. I have not left you without purpose. My seeds have been planted in you. Will they not bring forth a harvest? Will they not produce fruitfulness?