"I've got you, My people!
No one can snatch you out of My hand!
"Neither death nor danger,
destruction nor disaster,
conflict nor calamity,
nor any other tribulation,
will be able to come between Me and My redeemed ones!
"I have promised to be with you in tribulation,
and My peace will be your dwelling.
Be confident in My faithfulness."
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Art: "In The Tabernacle"
"What is the good news that I told you to share?
Did I send you forth to proclaim signs & wonders?
Did I commission you to tell the world how to receive healings?
Did I command you to preach about prosperity?
"Who are My apostles and prophets?
Who proclaims the Cross as the fullness of God?
Who preaches carrying your own cross to follow Me?
Who says it is better to give than to get something back?
"Who will be as the apostle Paul—
glorying in weakness at the end of the procession?
Who will be like the prophet John the Baptist—
never performing a miracle in his life but content to point to Me?"
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Art link: "My Cross"
"My Son is what is important!
The Cross is the only way!
I have given you My all in My Son, crucified for you!
"My Son is the kingdom!
My Son is the promised land!
My Son is the only righteousness you need!
"Do not be led astray trying to gain My favor,
trying to fulfill what you think is My will,
or trying to bring about what you think is My kingdom.
Do not look away from the Cross!"
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Art: "Other Ways"
"In the midst of tribulation,
I am with you,
and My glory rises upon you.
"I am your life,
and I am your eternal victory.
In Me you are already seated in heaven,
and are before My throne day and night.
"Look to Me during the night
and I will be your light."
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Art: "Day And Night"
"I am at rest!
I am not afraid of what you are afraid of, My people.
I am the Beginning and the End—
I see the end of all things,
and I have joy!
"The earth will shake,
the skies will fall,
the nations will be in conflict,
and oppression will increase;
but I cannot be moved.
"Peace I give you in Myself—
not in the world.
My peace is not in politics or laws;
My peace is not won by your wars.
My righteousness is not accomplished by your efforts.
"Behold, I am enthroned!
I am above the kingdoms of the earth,
and My peace cannot be taken away!
My throne is secure,
and I will inherit the nations.
"I do not need the praises of governments
or the acknowledgement of My name in the laws of the nations.
Do not leave My peace by seeking these things;
do not confuse My kingdom with the kingdoms of the world.
I desire only hearts, My people!"
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Art: "Above All"
"I am the Strong Tower,
I am your sanctuary.
In Me you are safe,
and you are saved by My faithfulness.
I will never let you go.
I am He who loses none of His children.
Trust in My unfailing strength."
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Art: "Unfailing Strength"
"He did what was right and just...
He defended the cause of the poor and needy...
Is that not what it means to know me?" declares the Lord.
(Jeremiah 22:15-16)
"What does it mean to be My people?
What does it mean to say that you belong to Me?
What does it mean to know Me?
"Do you know the poor among you?
Do you know the outcast among you?
Do you love the 'sinners' among you?
"I came among you, as one of you,
was numbered with the transgressors,
and made intercession for you all.
"Will you follow Me?"
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Art link: "Window In The Skies"
