Bob Fox: April 29th Word

"Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker: "Ask Me about the things to come concerning My sons, And you shall commit to Me the work of My hands" (Isa 45:11 )

When I asked God about things to come concerning His sons, He seemed to say that the Church was about to enter a time of great difficulty and trials that would purge them, purify them and focus them on God's agenda. This would not be a matter of months but of years. I sensed this is part of the Lord's "severe mercy" to bring Hs Church into alignment with Him so that He can move us to the next level. The Church will go to the next level, but many of us will not enjoy the ride. We may not go there by choice, but by desperation.

As I thought about this, I sensed the Lord giving me the analogy of Marine boot camp at Quantico--something I have experienced. Boot camp is definitely a major transition to a higher level of functioning physically and emotionally. It prepares us to wield powerful weapons in real battles and win hard-fought victories. But few would say it is an enjoyable experience. It is difficult. It is a trial, but going through it helps us mature and it protects us in the battles to come. That's what is about to happen to the Church very soon, by analogy.