They have seen, Father, they have heard Your call.  There will be a great multitude who see and accept the Gospel of Truth.  Even now, though the dust rises and the smoke spreads, we shall not be overcome, for Your Kingdom will prevail, welcoming all who believe to eternity.  Let us show them peace, love, kindness, patience and joy, even in the face of suffering, sharing in that suffering as did our Lord Jesus.  Let us be known for our likeness to God, enjoying our resemblance as a symbol of our Creator’s Love for the Work of His Hands.  Let us buckle down, tighten up, fast, rededicate and pray, interceding for mankind as ambassadors of Christ.  For this is the purpose of our making, to demonstrate His Glory in the moment of our approaching trials.  In that knowledge we may find structure, confidence, resolve and peace, that this is not man’s manipulation but a thing of God’s Sovereign Plan.

Even now the lies, duplicities and stories fray, such that even the faithful in sin question their dedication.  While unbelievers see the elect and wonder if they could perhaps belong.  We are the Family of God, let us demonstrate that manner of love He first demonstrated for our redemption.  Father, so much of this is beyond my abilities to control, sometimes even to tolerate, with my limited mortal tolerances.  But with the indwelling of Your Divine, Holy, Guiding and Faithful Spirit, I can withstand the seven fold increased fires of this crucible.  Walk with me in peace and faith.  Let me understand my freedom from sin and death.  Let me truly comprehend your Grace and tell all who will listen of that enormous, overflowing gift, meant for “ALL” men.  Let them see Jesus Father and know tears of joy, the tears that streaked the faces of each humbled saint.  Give us pause in this moment of Your Approaching Glory.  Let us wait with peace in our hearts and courage stretching the limits of our minds.  Give us faith to stand when it counts.  In Jesus’ Holy, Mighty and Glorious Name.