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Is. 49:11,13, 17 And I will make all My mountains a road. And my highways will be raised up. For the Lord will have compassion on His afflicted. Your builders hurry; Your destroyers and devastators depart from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As you draw near to Me, I draw near to you. I turn all your mountains and bondages into roads of travel for others. My ways are higher and My holy highway will be made known. Taste and see that the Lord is good-He has made your mouth like a sharpened sword and hidden you under the shadow of His wings. Now is the time He reveals you. He is endowing you as His ambassador with a bold voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your enemies are departing; your builders come running to rebuild you in His image and as a forerunner and example to others. Stir up your faith-lean not on your own understanding. Zeal for My house will consume you! Others will be drawn to My spirit in you and say I want what he\/she has! Eat my scroll! Deliver My message! Surely I will be with you always.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Is. 49:11,13, 17 And I will make all My mountains a road. And my highways will be raised up. For the Lord will have compassion on His afflicted. Your builders hurry; Your destroyers and devastators depart from you. As you draw near to Me, I draw near to you. 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