"The world has hated them
because they are not of the world,
just as I am not of the world."
John 17:14
Be patient, My beloved, for the coming of the LORD is at hand. Establish your hearts in Me and be faithful. The Kingdom is at hand, and will I not make preparation? I do not have My prophets simply as demonstrations of the miraculous; I have them for the purpose of communicating My message to My people.
Never has it been more important that they hear Me. It is vital at this hour as the contact between an army and their commander. You dare not risk being cut off. You need direction as never before. You also need to know the position and strategy of the opponent. This is cumulative climax. Past battles will be like child's play by comparison. This is an all-out offensive I am about to launch. Gird up your loins. Gather up the supplies. Lay aside every hindrance.
My Word will go forth as the sounding of the trumpet. I will be clear and distinct. It will not waver. Many will gear and be alerted; yes, those who live in the Spirit will hear; but the dead will go on about their work as deaf men. No sign will be given to them except the sign of My people being gathered out. The hard of heart, the callous in spirit will misinterpret and condemn. They will not see My hand, for it will be hidden from them. For if they knew the truth they would follow. But I will not allow this, for it is better that you be misunderstood than joined by those whose hearts are unchanged and unprepared.
For My people are a people chosen by Me. See that you give no heed to the cries of scorn. Close your ears to all who would detain you. Cover your head and run as one who runs for his life. For truly not your life only but the lives of your children are at stake. Be as deaf to others as they are deaf to Me.
Surely I am doing a work of righteousness, even in the earth. For I say to you, you are not of the world, even though you are in the world. I will wash your feet and cleanse you from the defilement of the way. I will fit you to walk in a path of holiness. I will put away false doctrine, and you shall hear Truth. You shall eat the good of the land. You shall flourish and be made fruitful.
Because you have sought Me, I will bless you; I will stand in your midst. I will even joy over you with singing!
(Come away My beloved by Frances J. Roberts p246)
