This word is submitted by Patrick McBane (McBaneP@pios.com)

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                       Pass Through

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the
rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will
not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. For I am the LORD your God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:2-3 NASB 

The Lord is distinguishing many in this hour for great purpose.  Many of 
you have been in the fire.  Many have been treading water and feel the 
fatigue of this season.  Many have desired more and many have questioned 
why.

The Lord is calling forth the overcomer.  The word of the Lord is to 'pass 
through'.  

'Pass through' that which you say you have been in for so long.  The key 
is to go through it completely, says the Lord.  For in this completion is 
My perfection.  Not perfection as the world knows it, but maturity unto 
the real season and calling that is before you.

Don't quit just shy of the passage before you, says the Lord.  Though the
opening is narrow now - it will broaden and expand on the other side.
You don't see it completely, but those who persevere will be rewarded.

The Lord delights in you and He has made a way.  Listen to His voice.  The
voice of others would say, I've gone through something like that before.
The Lord would say, 'Just because you're in something doesn't mean you've
gone through something.' Many have been in but few have gone through.  
Many run the race but not everyone finishes.  The overcomer gets the prize.
Finish well.  Cross over.  Complete that which is before you and then... 
...that which you have longed for will be at hand.  Place even this on the 
cross and appropriate what Jesus has already done.

You will finish!  It is finished!  Find your rest in Him.