This word is submitted by Israel Froess [1appleofmyeye@telus.net]

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                        The Sound Of Rain

Let not the heart within you be dismayed, though the darkness closes in 
and your soul thirsts for Me as in a parched land. I know your deeds, 
your love and faith, your service and perseverance and that now you are 
doing more than you did at first.

Therefore let your hands be strong as you spread them out towards Me, 
for there is the sound of heavy rain in the air as I am about to answer 
you quickly. Though the enemy pursues you and you feel burdened by the 
crushing weight of his lies and the cares of life. Do not allow your 
spirit to grow faint, but consider all the works My hands have done, as 
you remember the days of long ago.

Child do not tire in doing good, but be persistent in prayer as you call 
forth the things that are not as though they were, and faithfully obey 
the commands I give. For you are entering into a place which is unlike 
to where you were, and you will need to abide in Me in order for the 
seed within you to receive rain from Heaven. As I am the true vine and 
if you remain in Me and I in you, the seed will grow and yield its 
fruit.

The enemy is roaming around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may 
devour. Therefore child, return to Me your fortress--for I am faithful
and I will strengthen and protect you. The enemy comes to kill, steal 
and destroy; and with flattery he desires to corrupt. But those who 
know Me will firmly resist him. So you who does not see, but still 
believes do not be afraid, for I will show you the way you should go.

Child, the clouds are forming and a storm is brewing and that which is 
invisible will soon be made visible. Therefore I commend you for your 
faith. Though you have not received the things that have been promised, 
you welcome them from a distance. So you who now hears these words, if 
you continue to trust in Me, My Spirit will lead you on level ground 
and My unfailing love will silence the enemy.