This word is submitted by Don Froess [dfroess@telus.net]

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                          Step Out

My child, do not fret in unbelief, for it was I who led you from where
you were to where you now stand: you now stand at the banks of your
Jordan. If you only believe, then you will crossover on dry land. This
not a time to cry out with doubt because of what you see or think you
see, but a time to step forward in your faith.

Child just as it was in the days of Joshua, your river is also at its
"flood stage." This is your harvest season, and you are about to reap
that which has been sown. The promise, My beloved, is on the other side
of this baptism, for I did not bring you this far just so you would die
in the wilderness. Therefore do not forget that the plans I have for you
are to prosper you; they are not for your harm. They are plans to give
you a hope and a future, so that then you will call upon Me, and I will
listen.

This is such a time to brandish the sword of the Spirit and to have the
belt of truth firmly buckled around your waist. You are not fighting
against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil. Therefore,
My child, trust in Me and do good--for if you commit your way to Me, I
will make your righteousness to shine like the dawn and the justice of
your cause like the noonday sun. In other words, you will live like the
head instead of like the tail; you will lend and not borrow, because you
shall come into your inheritance as My child. Yes, all those who receive
and believe in My name have been given the right to become children of
God.

My child, the river's waters are high; but when you step into them, they
will not sweep over you. I am faithful to bring forth justice, and I will
not falter or be discouraged at your trip-ups. Do not fret. I love the
just who live by faith, and I will not forsake My faithful ones.