This word is submitted by Rob Fortune (fort@xtra.co.nz)

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                      This Is A "Now" Battle

There is a "sleeping sickness" covering my people. Even many whom I have
called to be watchmen and women have fallen asleep at their posts.  This 
is a time for vigilance and watchfulness. The enemy is at the very gates, 
yet my people slumber as if nothing were amiss.

Just as of old, with those who slept when they were on watch, they paid a
terrible penalty, so too will those who sleep on duty at this time.  There 
is no security in isolation, nor is there security in pretending nothing 
will happen. Wake up my people and warn that the enemy is at your very 
doors. Do not think that because you are far away from a particular event 
that you will be safe.

The enemy has spread his nets far and wide, and even now they are filling
with souls that belong to Me. You are in a battle, and this is not a
historical battle, that has been fought and won. This is a now battle. Do
not rest on your past victories, this is not a war movie retelling some
ancient victory.  This is a now battle.