This word is submitted by Roxanne Palmer (rpalmer1@ix.netcom.com)

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Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord

"Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face." (I Corinthians 13:12)

"For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them." (Ephesians 5: 8-11)

The time for face to face encounters has come. Anticipation runs high as those who seek God's face are being allowed to see more clearly His glory and holiness. Cleanse and refine as God brings us gently away from the mirror which has only shown His reflection to us. He is gentle but insistent in His pursuit of our lives. We are not to look in the reflective mirror anymore, turn, turn to the Lord, be not afraid of His brilliance. The bride is being prepared. You are being prepared! God is ready for the courting time to be over, are we ready for the marriage?

Find out what pleases Him, share with others what pleases Him! Expose the lies of the enemy that many will be brought into the kingdom for the wedding feast. Encourage all who fall to continue to stand. Help them get up, do not let the enemy keep them down.

God delights in our obedience to Him. He is so proud of your efforts to follow Him completely. We know that He loves us with an everlasting love, but the bursting in our spirits to grow closer indicates that He has more in store.

Faith, Hope and Love, but the greatest of these is Love. God, we love you;

In Christ,
Roxanne Palmer