“Rise and shine because your redemption draws close. You are aware that your present life is not an end, but a means to an end. That is a time of testing, and training to prepare you not only for this life, but also the life to come.
I Am molding you into the person you were created to be. Physical death should have no strings to hold you back, because you are created to be eternal. Some may call this going from glory to glory.
All life’s experiences are ordained and permitted. Because you were given a free will to choose, and often I allow the adversary to cause you problems, in order to discipline and mold you into the person you were meant to be.
Or I will discipline you to turn you toward repentance and change. Don’t stress out over obstacles and difficult circumstances, because without them, you won’t grow and mature, to become strong in Me. and for this you should rejoice that I Am using trials and tribulation to mold you into the image of Christ.
If Christ faced trials and tribulations, why should those who are mine, desiring to be in My likeness, expect anything different? How else can they become mature and strong in Me, with the confidence of their trust in Me, and My trust in them to become spiritual elders and leaders.
Coming tribulation will be very difficult, but going through it will allow Me to build within many, through the fires of refinement the ability and opportunity to shine, to become My bride, My chosen ones who will seek Me and trust Me in every situation. Totally dedicated in trust and commitment because they know Me, love Me, and desire above all else, which is shown through obedience, walking in faith in accordance to My ways.
They have been tested, refined, and proven faithful through the fire, who have been made worthy to rule and reign with Me in My kingdom, because many are called but few are chosen. Many professing Christians say and claim that they know Me, yet their proclamations are only calculated talking points and words to impress others into believing that they are genuine. Their hearts are self focused in ego and pride, and their claims are geared to impress others, as the Gnostics.
In My kingdom, is made up of those who are humble, who seek truth and life through salvation and redemption through the Son, which brings praise and glory to the One which truly loves them. They are My beloved Bride, who I trust, and release unto them the fullness of who I Am, working through them, to accomplish great and mighty exploits.
If you seek to know and love Me with your whole heart, I will be there for you, not only in times of trouble, but at all times. When you say and determine to follow Me, and do My will, I will lead you toward the prize and destiny I have for you.”