The Path (Fire on the Mountain Series) by Rick Joyner Read Free Book Online Page B

mighty men of Israel who served King David were fashioned into the fellowship they became through the trials they went through together. You too are being fashioned into the fellowship of warriors you are called to be in this wilderness.”
    I turned to see who was speaking, but did not recognize him. It was a young man who seemed about sixteen years old.
“That’s a good insight,” I said. “And who might you be?” I asked.
“My name is Mark. I was told I would find a company of great warriors on this path and that I was to join you.”
“I would not call us that yet,” I replied, “but I think we are warriors in the making.”
“You must be the ones I’m seeking because this is where I was told to find you. May I join you?”
It seemed everyone chimed in at once with, “Of course you can… Please do… We are happy to have you…” Then the introductions began. Mark may not have looked very exceptional, but he did have an extraordinary presence and the demeanor of a seasoned veteran even though he was so young. The welcome he received was warm, but one got the feeling that if he had met with resistance, he would have been just as comfortable.
“Have you been to the mountain?” I asked Mark.
“No, but I have fought many battles, and it is the purpose of my life to make it to the mountain,” he responded. Then he looked at me and said, “Sir, I interrupted you. I’m sorry. Please continue.”
“It was a welcome interruption,” I answered, “and a good example of what I was talking about. I was telling them about how facing trials together will forge us into the fellowship we are called to be. Your example of King David and his mighty men was perfect. Do you have more you can tell us about this” I asked.
“Those who have never tasted of this fellowship cannot understand it, but the bond forged in battle and adversity is like no other,” Mark began.
“You are quite young, but you speak as if you have already experienced this. Tell us a little about yourself,” I said.
“I am young, but I have a lot of experience. I have tasted of this kind of fellowship. Three friends and I determined when we were twelve years old that we were going to be the best disciples that the Lord ever had. The resistance we received from just about everyone, including our teachers, parents, and even our pastor, surprised and deeply hurt us, but we were determined to keep our vow.
“When we started having visions and dreams, mostly about the mountain of the Lord, we foolishly tried to share them with others. They were not ready. We were separated from each other, tested by psychiatrists, and finally sent to different boarding schools for troubled youth. Even though we were separated like this we have been able to stay in touch. I expect to meet them either on this journey or on the mountain.”
“How did you get out of the school?” I inquired.
“Most were in these schools for crimes, drugs, or being in gangs. They did not take to me very well, but I was still determined to keep my vow to be the best disciple of Christ I could be. I had to escape or I do not think I would have lived much longer. Then I was told that I would find you here.”
“Who told you that?” someone in the group asked.
    Mark looked to me as if he needed my permission to answer this question. I nodded for him to go ahead.
“An angel told me in a dream,” Mark answered.
    There was silence for a long moment before Mary spoke up:
“So you saw an angel? What else did he tell you?” Mary inquired.
“He told me about some of you,” Mark began. “Is your name Mary? You must be. There is no one else here that fits your description.”
    They were all silent for a moment as they tried to remember if anyone had called her “Mary” since Mark had joined them. They were all quite sure they had not, when Mary continued:
“And what did this angel tell you about me?”
“That you have a lot of questions. Most are good, and that you will be given answers