Dear Jacob,

ILY! I just picked up this message for you -- and wanted to send it right away. I'm sure it will be an inspiration to you!

Love always, Trust

TO JACOB SELAH FROM ASHLEY (SECRETARY FOR MAMA AND PETER) -- November 13, 1998

Dear Jacob,

God bless you! Thank you for taking the time to write to Mama and Peter. They received your letter and wanted me to pass on their love to you, as well as the reassurance that they are praying for you--for your strength, happiness, and fulfillment in your service to Jesus. They're so happy that you've found the Wine Press to be a source of inspiration, and they're proud of you for clinging to the Word and desiring to live it in your daily life.
Mama and Peter love you, dear Jacob, and were happy to be able to grant your request of some personal Words from Jesus. We pray that these specific Words of love will be an encouragement to you. We love you!

Much love, Ashley, for Mama and Peter

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(Jesus speaking:) I love you, My son, and I'm proud of you for your faithfulness to Me and your willingness to be a witness wherever you are. I know that you've been through some difficult times, I know that you have some weaknesses of the flesh, but when I look at you I see your love for Me, your love for My Word, your love for others and your desire to see them find Me and My salvation too. I am thankful for your love.
You desire My Words like a thirsty man in the desert. My Words are sweeter to you than honey and more precious than gold and silver and sparkling gems, and how greatly this pleases Me. You have been as a man in the desert with no water, but I have created an oasis for you, a special haven of My Spirit. I have created a spring of fresh, flowing water for you, in the form of My Wine Press, and you have found strength in these Words.
How pleased I am at your hunger for My Words. How happy I am that you search My Word, both new and old, to find strength to make it through your days. No matter where you are, no matter where you go, My Word will keep you. My Word will be a strong, sharp sword in your hand; a large, defensive shield; water when you're thirsty; comfort when you are weak; deliverance when you are in bonds; joy when you are sad. My Word will be all things to you, so continue to cling to it and thereby find your strength. (End of message from Jesus.)

PS: Jacob, if you get a chance, would you mind dropping me a little note letting me know that you got this letter and the message above? Mama's just concerned that this letter reaches you and doesn't get lost in the mail. God bless and keep you. We love you!

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