Channeled message from Jesus:
There is a story that I want to tell you. It’s a child’s story, which some of you may have heard before. It’s about a young boy who is trying to make his way on horseback to a land of promise, but the boy’s entire journey seems beset with encounters with lions.
During the beginning of his journey, when lions pursue him and another nearby traveler, they end up journeying together for added safety. At another time, just as they are trying to reach the safety of a city in advance of some evildoers, and think they may not make it, another lion pursues them. This causes them to expend even more energy and strength to reach the gates of their desired haven.
Finally, the boy, exhausted from his journey, is trying to find his way on a foggy path to a place of shelter where he can sleep for the night. But he can’t see the way, and soon realizes he’s lost. And if that isn’t bad enough, he hears a lion’s growl just in front of him. That was the last straw for the boy. He didn’t care to run or hide or try to fight off the attacker this time.
“Fine, eat me!” he says. “I don’t care anymore. My life is horrible and everything goes wrong for me.” But to his surprise, the lion talks to him and asks him why he feels like his life is so horrible.
The boy goes on to expound on all the difficulties of his journey, making mention of every encounter with lions. He says that surely he must’ve had the worst life of all because everything always went so wrong. Then he asks‚ “See, don’t you now agree that my life is cursed?”
The lion responds, “No. Instead I see that your life is blessed.” Shocked, the boy asks him how, and the lion replies‚ “There was never more than one lion with you on your entire journey. And I was that lion.
“I was the one who chased you at the beginning of your journey so that you would travel with a companion. I was the one who scared away hungry animals at night, even though my growls also scared you. And when you were running for safety in the city, I was the one who chased you just when you felt like you had no more strength left.
“Through chasing you I gave you the strength to run harder than before so that your pursuers wouldn’t catch up with you. And now, when you are lost and feel at the end of your rope, I am here with you to show you the way home.”
My loves, through this simple, childish story, I am trying to show you a great truth. You see, I am that “Lion” in your life. I am the One Who has allowed each of the difficulties–the “lions”–in your life, even the “last straws” that you felt were certainly more than you could take.
I don’t do this to make it hard for you, and not even for the sole purpose of making you stronger. I do this to preserve you, to keep you, and to ensure that you will make it safely Home again. The main reason I allow difficulties in your journey is truly for your own benefit, because I see that without them you wouldn’t reach My destinations in time, you wouldn’t gain the sweeter benefits of closeness with others which gives you strength and the will to keep going, you wouldn’t reach the end of your rope where all you’re depending on is Me and My ability to help you through.
I know that from your vantage point, these “lions” of difficulty aren’t a benefit to you at all. Sometimes they make you have to run harder when you feel like you’ve already used up all your strength. Sometimes they make you journey down a path that you hadn’t planned on taking, a route you hadn’t foreseen for your life. Sometimes they push you to your limits–to the limits of your faith, grace, patience, and endurance.
You hardly see these “lions” as good things at all. How you wish you could journey without them! What a pleasant trip that would be. You could enjoy the scenery. You could stop for long rests at reservoirs and oases. You would even be safe traveling alone. You wouldn’t feel so pressed for time or so desperate, because there would be little to alarm you or hurry you along.
Yes, that might be a pleasant journey. But if left to go at your own pace, I can assure you that you wouldn’t reach My destination for you in time. That might be a hard saying, but it’s so true. While your spirit is willing to grow and change and overcome, I know that your flesh[the physical dimension]is weak, and if you did not have these “lions” that tried your flesh and your spirit, then surely you would not fight so hard for personal growth and progress, and to get to where I need you to be.
It is because of My future plan for you on Earth in the last days–as well as your destiny beyond–that you must make this journey through the difficulties of life. I am making you ready for your destiny. I am preparing you to be those who know how to allow Me full possession of their minds and bodies, hearts and spirits. I am making you into the fulfillment of ancient prophets’ dreams.–Those people who know their God and are strong, and who through their miracles, prove that God is (Dan.11:32; Rev.12:10,11).
That is why this journey. That is why these “lions.” Ultimately I am the One Who is allowing each one of these specific trials and troubles to touch you and affect you in these different ways. [Satan] could not touch Job until I gave him permission to, and so in essence, I was the One touching Job in those hardships that he faced and experienced.
I, too, am the One touching you through these great difficulties you are experiencing. I know how it tries you. “How long, O Lord?” You cry. “How much longer can I bear this? When will there be reprieve? Will there be reprieve? How much longer will this ‘lion’ chase and trouble and bother me?” Not for a moment longer than is necessary. Not for a moment more than you and I can handle together. Not for a moment longer than My grace can prove sufficient for.
No matter what I am using in your life to try you, I want you to fight to see My face in that “lion.” I want you to look at that trouble, that grave difficulty, that battle that never lets up, and say to Me, “Jesus, thank You for bringing this ‘lion’ into my life. Thank You for being this prodding stick in my life, that is driving me more desperately to You, and that is keeping me directly on the path of Your will [purpose and destiny].”
You must believe, too, that if I am allowing this difficulty and this “lion” to trouble you, then it will never ruin you or damage your service for Me–because I will never ruin you or damage you in any way. I might allow some hurt, pain, and tears. But what I allow in your life will always be for your good in some way, to aid you in the fight, to speed you along your journey, to give you greater strength of spirit. All that I am using in your life is for the purpose of drawing you closer to Me and making you even more useful to Me.
However, if you are feeling the hurt in a way that makes you feel like giving up and quitting‚ that is not My will. That is not My plan when I bring something into your life–there is always a purpose in everything. I will never bring you to the edge, where the only choice is to give up. The only edge I bring you to is the ending of your strength and the beginning of Mine.
Please trust that I know what I am doing in your life. Please believe that these difficulties and battles are compliments from My hand. I could not give you these deeper difficulties if you did not love Me so and if you did not wish to prove to Me that you are Mine forever. I could not trust you with such tough battles if you were not tough enough to face them. I could not be the “Lion” in your life if I did not know that you wanted to reach My destination for you.
I am able to do what is necessary to lead you along the path of My will, to keep you close to Me‚ and to ensure that you reach My destination for you in time.
Not only do I allow these “lions” to try you and keep you on your toes‚ but also to protect you and to keep you from harm, to keep you from making wrong choices, to keep you in the center of My will [purpose]. I also use them to draw you nearer to Me, where you can find sweeter comfort and deeper faith. I use them to show you that only I know the way‚ and that when you come to Me lost and weary, I am always ready to hold you and to help you to find your way.
I love you so dearly, and that is why I have chosen to be so intimately involved in your life by having My hand in all of these things that I allow to touch you and try you. In this way I can be sure that nothing will harm you‚ and that all things will go according to My plan and desire for you. “I am with you always, even unto the end of the world” (Mat.28:20). And sometimes My presence is more strongly felt when in the form of afflictions and trials and difficulties.
So please don’t fear this continued journey ahead any longer. I’ll still always be with you. We’re making good time, and you are growing and learning just as I need you to. You’ve come so far already. Please don’t give up now. I’m right here beside you, trotting this trail with you, experiencing every twist and turn of this adventure with you.
Don’t fear the testings or difficulties, because they’re coming from your dearest friend–Me. Knowing that, have peace and believe that nothing can harm or damage you, because I won’t harm or damage you. I know just what you can take and I will never suffer you to be tempted more than you are able to bear.
If you ever feel like what I’m asking of you is too much, or you feel like quitting, remember that that is not My voice, but the voice of the Enemy. Even when things are extremely difficult and I allow trying [difficult] circumstances in your life‚ I will help you to make it. It is only the Enemy who wants you to give up, to accept defeat. So rebuke him when he tells you that you just can’t make it!
When it feels like too much to bear, tell Me about it. You can ask for time out, because I’m your Friend and Love, and whenever possible I’ll stop the chase to comfort you, or give you a time of reprieve. I’ll calm the storm to wipe away your tears. And whether the difficulties end or continue on for longer until My purpose has been accomplished‚ I’ll always ease the battle by carrying you. I love you, and I only want to see you make it. This is your desire, too.
I am doing whatever it takes–even though it hurts you at times, and even though it hurts Me at times–to keep you close to Me, to help you to fulfill your mission[in this life]‚ and to ensure that you do not fail what you have set out to do. This is what you asked Me to promise to do for you, and I have never broken a promise.
Please trust Me. That’s something you can do to make this easier for Me. When I see that you trust Me even when you don’t understand why I’ve allowed something or done something in your life, that brings such joy to My heart. Then, instead of sorrowful tears upon seeing you doubt My love for you, I cry tears of joy and pride and faith at seeing you trust Me in spite of it all!
If you’ll promise to trust Me, even when things go contrary to how you expected, even when things get worse than you imagined possible, even when it seems like I’m going back on My word and failing you, then I too will continue to fulfill My promise of doing whatever it takes to keep you, to preserve you, to lead you, to ensure that you do not fail your mission, even if it means allowing some troubles and pain.
This can be a renewed vow of love between us–a deeper, sweeter vow than ever made before. I love you. In all of the difficulties of life I’m only doing what is necessary to make your journey and mission on Earth successful, and to bring you Home again in the condition that you asked Me to–victorious and triumphant!
(Apples Of Gold, Part 1 [#3644])
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