Intrepid Ones
Nov 27th, 2007
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Intrepid:
Merriam Webster: characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
Free Dictionary: adj. Resolutely courageous; fearless.

“I am building an army of intrepid warriors who will not back down in battle. These warriors are like Gideons in My hands. They do only what I tell them to do. They do not use brute force just to make a show, but they listen for the sound of their Master’s voice.  When they run together, they do not break defenses.  They do not fight with one another, but rather they try to understand one another and love one another.  They are not controlled by another. They are MY SHEEP, and they listen to MY VOICE.  I do not have many who are willing to lay down their lives in this way.

I am looking for more who will count the cost.  I am looking for those who will speak forth My Word, and speak WHAT I TELL THEM TO, knowing they may not be received.  Even as I told Ezekiel that he must speak, even thought this is a rebellious and wicked people, so must those who are willing to follow ME.  Fear will disqualify you as a warrior in this army.  I know there is natural fear in your instincts, but I am speaking of those who though they feel natural fear, will go forth and do the exploits of their God without questioning, and without hesitation.

Hesitation is a spirit. There are many distractors in this hour that would try to keep you from listening to what I want you to do.  Self condemnation is another that will tell you that you are not WORTHY to speak for me, that you’ve made too many mistakes.  But I am very fond of those who are failures.  Why do I say this ? Because those who have failed, learn that there is nothing in their OWN STRENGTH to rely on. They know they are nothing compared to Me, yet they know that with ME, they can do ALL THINGS, and that apart from ME, they can do nothing.

I loved Peter immensely, yet he made so many mistakes and failed so many times. That does not bring disqualification although he was fearful, he continued on when he was urged by Me and comforted by Me.  He may have given up for a while, and thought himself disqualified, but I showed him that that is NOT My heart !  I love the broken and bruised ones, who undergo much for the sake of the Kingdom.  I love those who have been battered by Satan, but still get up every day and praise ME.
These are My PRECIOUS JEWELS. These are My SPECIAL TREASURES HIDDEN IN DARKNESS.  Money and gems are nothing compared to those who endure persecution and abuse and continue to trust in ME.  THIS IS WHAT I FIND PRECIOUS.

I am putting on the final touches on My “intrepid ones” and I will lead them and guide them and be at their side all the time. I will not leave you or forsake you. I will not abandon you to the world and it’s wolves. I KNOW YOU HAVE SUFFERED MUCH, BUT SOON ALL THAT WILL SEEM LIKE A DREAM compared to the glory that I will pour out ! I am forever yours and you are forever MINE.  Do not think that there is anything I cannot do to turn anything around that the enemy has done to try to stop you !  I am the ALL POWERFUL ONE !  I AM THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL, AND NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH ME.  I WANT YOU LEANING BELOVEDS – LEANING ON YOUR BELOVED, MORE AND MORE.