2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (KJV) ⁹ And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. ¹⁰ Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

“Ask My people in whom do they trust? Where do they go when seeking comfort or supply? Who shall supply them when their needs arise?”

Beloved,

Yes, it is time to undertake the greatest task: the task of helping mankind see their need of Christ. Let your words return my people to faith in God alone! For it is a great work to make men see themselves as hopeless without Christ. Yes, it is a glorious work to establish them in humility by stripping away the lie of self-dependence and the notion of self-righteousness. For today I have come with healing for My elect, for My chosen. I will manifest My presence and extend grace when humility and helplessness is again revealed and embraced. Yes, I tell you all faith is void if not in God through the finished work of Christ Jesus.

Is not the boast of the unbelieving: When did we NOT do these things? Are there not multitudes who trust in themselves rather than Christ?

Beloved, remind My people that pure faith places no confidence in the works of the flesh, nor finds place for trust in frail and fallible humanity. All means of fleshly glorification must be thoroughly crucified in order to receive that which I am ready to dispense. Only when man finds no visible resources can true faith be exercised to procure the unseen supply. Know that My love and power shine brightest in the darkest hours of the faith filled soul. An apparent lack is a joyous occasion for My children. It is during such trials of faith, that the faithful look with childlike expectancy for My ever-present supply.

Remind My people that they can only learn security in Me when there is no evidence of a supply, only then am I made manifest as their adequacy and their sure supply.

Tell My people that great needs only serve to focus the spirit of My people for My power and provision to be revealed. Ask My children, if they truly take Me at My word and trust in My unfailing promises? Remind My people that they are not as those who boast of human adequacy; for their faith must act out of a different reality... The unseen supply. It is in their weakness that My strength is made manifest.

Now Go! Do all I have placed within your heart to do. No, not because you are adequate within yourself, nor that you feel you have the supply to accomplish it within your reach; but move forward as My witness, knowing that I am at work in you and that it is My Spirit prompting you to accomplish this work at this time.

Dr. Ronald Powell, www.crosswindsusa.org

June 3, 2008