Let us all come forward and draw near with true (honest and sincere) hearts in unqualified assurance and absolute conviction engendered by faith (by that leaning of the entire human personality on God in absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness), having our hearts sprinkled and purified from a guilty (evil) conscience and our bodies cleansed with pure water. Hebrews 10:22 (Amplified)

Matthew 25:1-13 (Amplified)

   
Five of them were foolish (thoughtless, without forethought) and five were wise (sensible, intelligent, and prudent).

   
For when the foolish took their lamps, they did not take any [extra] oil with them;

   
But the wise took flasks of oil along with them [also] with their lamps.

   
While the bridegroom lingered and was slow in coming, they all began nodding their heads, and they fell asleep.

   
But at midnight there was a shout, Behold, the bridegroom! Go out to meet him!

   
Then all those virgins got up and put their own lamps in order.

   
And the foolish said to the wise, Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.

   
But the wise replied, There will not be enough for us and for you; go instead to the dealers and buy for yourselves.

   
But while they were going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were prepared went in with him to the marriage feast; and the door was shut.

   
Later the other virgins also came and said, Lord, Lord, open [the door] to us!

   
But He replied, I solemnly declare to you, I do not know you [I am not acquainted with you].

   
Watch therefore [give strict attention and be cautious and active], for you know neither the day nor the hour when the Son of Man will come.




 



 




Promised Land

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A new breeze stirs itself and My Spirit gently comes; your soul and your
spirit will be lifted up. My sweet whisper rests in your ear and calms
your pounding and racing heart. My ray of hope dawns in the wee hours of
the morn. It is a new season, it is a new day and it is a new hour. I
give and I take, so that you might believe and have faith.

You have witnessed the palms of the desert bowing down and flowers
springing forth with many blooms. My hand and My Spirit are moving and
will take you to this new land. You will stand in the babbling brook and
gain wisdom and knowledge. Fear and awe will fill you. You will finally
see and understand the power of My miracle-working blood and the work of
My hand.

My child, take another look at the desert and see My glory in the clouds.
The waters of the living God surge forth and rise to fill a dry oasis.
The oasis of the desert is now green, luscious and the dunes of the sand
are filled with joy. Observe the mountains once again; they sing for joy
and the valleys contain pools of life, and the wilderness contains manna.

Come through the desert to My holy mountain, My child. I send forth My
truth and My light. I, the Lord Most High, have set you apart as holy.
Present yourself to Me on top of My sacred and holy mountain, and I will
reveal Myself in a blaze of glory. Sing praises and utter forth how
glorious and beautiful the works of My hand are. Restoration and
redemption abide, and new wine flows froth from the peak of My holy
mountain.

My child, taste and see, and gain faith to move mountains. Pray and give
thanks, hear the voice from heaven and know that I am. I am on My sacred
mountain. Bow and humble yourself before your King, lie on your face
before Me, ask in a quiet soft voice and I the Lord will unveil My
mysteries and send forth My word. I am bringing you into a new land.
that is all fertile, rich, and bountiful.  Yes, I bring you into a holy
and pure land with living water, the fields ripe and heavily mantled,
the vineyards ready, the wine press prepared and the meadows and valleys
alive, joyously shouting and singing. My rays of glory shine forth,
forever radiant on the desert and wilderness areas, and My grace blankets
all that come. My love is coming down and I will wrap you in My arms
and forever safe shall you be. I call you. I am the lover of your soul.
Yes, I love you beyond all measure.

You are about to come into a new land, My child. My promises are not far
off and the Promised Land is nearby. My goodness and mercy are calling,
My Spirit is arising, I am on the move, My Spirit roams the earth thru
valleys, deserts, wilderness, mountains and places unknown. Stand and
face towards Me for, I am the way in any land. Prepare, o prepare, I am
on the move on your behalf.  Prepare, o prepare, for the way of the Lord.

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