This word is submitted by Karen Lundquist (embracethefire@juno.com)

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                        The "Obscure Place"

Many in the body of Christ have been shut away. They have been in what
seems to be an "obscure place".  Many have watched as My spirit moves, 
in mighty men I ordained, for My purposes. They bring My word, they 
move and their speech cuts asunder evil, in the heart. You watched as 
miracles, signs and wonders move in their meeting places. 

But I would say to My body, that has been in what seems an "obscure
place."  This has been a "place of preparation" for you. You have been
faithful, you have used this place for getting ready. I spoke to you in
this place and you heard me, I tested you in this place and you failed
not. I gave to you in this place, My word and you heard it and received
it with anticipation in your spirit. I gave you a vision and you kept it
before your heart not being turned away to the right or the left. And
when I called you out among the workers for a day's work, you were
faithful and untiring. You allowed My spirit to move through you, as I
lead you and used you for My glory. And then you found after the day's
work you were once again in what seemed to be an obscure place.

But beloved this is a place I have given you, don't take it for granted.
It is a beautiful place, and you will make it what you will. It is
especially designed for you and there I commune with you and prepare you
for the days ahead.

And now the day is dawning, it is time for you to arise and do the works
I set before you.  The vision before you is about to be fulfilled. You 
were as a woman that labored and pained for the sweet delivery of life. 
Take a deep breath, you are ready now, to bring forth the vision. I am 
pouring My sprit out through My sons and daughters. The move is upon you. 
You will know, because you will hear, you will see, you will move and 
understand what to impart, and when to impart. Even when you least expect, 
powerful opportunities will come your way.  For I will open the doors and 
you will walk through, shining with My glory. You are ready to lay hands 
on the sick and they will recover, to deliver those oppressed, to bring 
My love and forgiveness to a world that have lost all since of direction. 
You will restore, and the broken heart shall be healed. Pour out the balm, 
pour out My love and My Word.

Be encouraged today for that, what seems to be an "obscure place", is 
a sanctuary. It is a place of worship and intimacy, it is a place I 
designed for you, and when you are there expect to receive, and expect 
to give also. It is a place no other one can enter, it was designed for 
especially for you, My beloved.