Hi Mike,
In your first letter to this board you mentioned having what I would call a warrior spirit. I can identify with that aspect as well. Sometimes the desire to go to "war" can get very intense.
I understand the sweetness of sorrow and pain and how it draws us into a place where only Father can commune with us. Your mention of that brought a smile to my face and tears to my eyes.
The Few are soon to be changed, yes, elevated to a higher place in Christ, but not "taken away" in the manner that most here expect and not in the mass numbers expected either. Christ will appear in His Bride, those perfected ones who have sacrificed all to be one with Him and our Father, and they will wreak havoc on the enemies of God while facilitating the great end time harvest. I feel the chills of Holy Spirit confirmation in reading your words. Joel 2:23 is upon us.
About election, I too have wondered as you do.....all I can say is He chooses whom He will....and I am so grateful for being included.
Shalom
Bob (RJ2)