1227 God Is Our Rock of Strength
I
You must possess My courage within you, and you must have principles before relatives who don’t believe. For My sake, nevertheless, you also must not yield to any forces of darkness. Rely on My wisdom to walk the perfect way; don’t allow any of Satan’s conspiracies to take hold. Put all your efforts into placing your heart before Me, and I shall comfort you and bring you peace and happiness. Do not strive to be a certain way in front of other people; does making Me satisfied not carry more value and weight? In satisfying Me, will you not be even further filled with eternal and lifelong peace and happiness?
II
Your current suffering indicates just how great your future blessings will be; they are indescribable. You know not the greatness of the blessings that you shall have; you could not even dream of it. Today it has become real; so very real! This is not so far away—can you see it? Every last bit of this is within Me; how bright is the road ahead! Wipe away your tears, and feel no more pain or sorrow. All things are arranged by My hands, and My goal is to soon make you the overcomers and to bring you into glory alongside Me.
III
The transcendent life of Christ has already appeared; there’s nothing for you to be afraid of. Satans are under our feet, and their time will not last much longer. Awaken! Cast away the world of licentiousness; free yourself from the abyss of death! Be loyal to Me no matter what, and bravely advance; I am your rock of strength, so rely on Me!
from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Utterances of Christ in the Beginning, Chapter 10