From the Desk of Doctor Paul ..."Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away." Genesis 5:24
"He makes me to lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake." Psalm 23:2-3
"He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire. 'Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'" Psalm 46:10
"This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: 'In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength...'" Isaiah 30:15
Has your home ever lost its electricity in the middle of the night, and you find yourself suddenly awoken and startled by the sound of silence? It's almost deafening! The absence of noise, in itself, emanates a quietness that gains the immediate attention of those in its environment.
I'm often asked, "Paul, how do you hear and know the Voice of God?"
The Lord once said this to me..."Don't complicate My Word. Declaring Covenant should be so simple to comprehend that little children and the Ph.D. can easily grasp its meaning. In plain terms, keep it simple!"
In answering what amounts to a sensible question of discerning God's Voice, I usually relate that discerning the Lord's heart is as easy as taking your next breath. The process is automatic, since people were made in the Creator's likeness and image to do just that, with a built-in Radar System, which readily receives what is dispatched from Heaven's Headquarters.
God, more often than not, speaks in stillness, quietness and confidence, while we meditate on His promises and spend quality time in the Throne Room. Let His peace, our Umpire, be the deciding factor of the heart. In this system, leaning not unto one's own understanding remains paramount, since there's a way that seems right unto man, but leads to destruction. Besides all that, you and I were created to be recipients of His Love, Light and Life, as we keep the Father company. That's right! The Church was established for intimacy and ongoing relationship with Him. Never forget Dad's established Glory to Glory progression...intimacy, revelation, incubation and manifestation, in that precise order. Even the suddenlies require seasons of gestation, meditation on the Word, and fellowship with the Father. So, we must lean heavily on His inherent patience, a fruit of the Spirit.
There's nothing complicated about the Word, particularly when we enjoy a Teacher, the Holy Spirit, Who was freely sent to "take the things of Mine and reveal them unto you." Additionally, He resides on the inside of each Believer as a Comforter, Standby, Guide, Initiator and Protector, to name a few of His numerous titles and associated duties. The Christian's prosperity and success, in all pertaining to life and godliness, are primarily His responsibility, although it is our duty to study the Word and seek His face. Without an impartation of Light, one cannot proceed ahead. The Believer must enjoy an "always having" mentality and walk. No good thing will be withheld, as we venture forward with Him.
"What if I journey off course?" Well, the Word also tells us that there will be a Voice behind the Children, saying, "This is the way. Walk ye in it." Midcourse corrections are part of our Glory to Glory journey. If the Revelator has to awaken us fifty times a night, for the purpose of instilling God's plan, He'll do just that. We aren't to fear a rock for a loaf of bread. You and I haven't been commissioned to miss the mark, walk alone, or enter into any war at our own expense. Dad perpetually watches over His Word to confirm and perform "that which is written." The Holy Spirit is His Courier to us.
While traveling through a certain city, the Lord asked this question. "Paul, where do you think much of the world's depression originates? What alters the body's chemistry and consequently triggers this disorder?"
I pondered that query for a moment. Nevertheless, His answer arrived as quickly as the question was posed. "For lack of vision, or by ignoring revelation, people faint and perish, become emotionally and physically sick. So many have heard My Word, received personal dreams, visions and other components of destiny. However, because of time and the lies of Satan, some doubted what, according to them, was perceived as too good to be true. Some convinced themselves, with a little help from the enemy, that they were not worthy and had somehow missed it. Immediately, the bluffer came to steal and destroy the Seed. By questioning and denying Heaven's Voice, anxiety and depression expediently followed."
God's explanation blew me away! I can only speak for myself, but am firmly convinced that Paul Gervais really becomes down, out, anxious and discouraged whenever he departs from the Master's Sound of Silence, that still, small Voice...the Motivator's nudgings and promptings. When being negligent in that area, often substituting the counterfeit for Heaven's Truth, despondency and despair swiftly gain entrance; and it's not a good situation or feeling. Soon, a discovery is made that I'm spending less time with the Author and Finisher of my faith, while walking in the natural realm of logic and senses, trying to figure out situations and circumstances with a carnal mindset that isn't geared for comprehending the task of taking up one's cross and following Him.
The Church must begin doubting doubts and believing beliefs. Try that for yourself! Notice how joy and peace replace hopelessness and fear, as the baby, God's vision, comes alive and leaps on the inside of the spirit's womb. You then walk with a spring in your step and a promise in that heart! After all, man cannot live by natural bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.
Having our being in the supernatural realm is what's natural and comfortable for humanity. It's a "feel right" place to be, where the Third Person of the Trinity thrives and functions best, as well as relates and resonates. You and I were fashioned to effectively operate within that environment. It's truly where we belong and how the Family can flourish well. Like a glove that fits perfectly, this locale, dissimilar to any other on this planet, promotes the greatest sense of well-being.
Rarely will a Spirit-led individual remain anxious and depressed. Most are loaded with excitement and enthusiasm, calling those things which be not as though they were, until each becomes!
"Beloved, when Peter was asked about Jesus' true identity, a revelation was
instantly provided by Truth, Himself. Have I not promised full sufficiency in
everything pertaining to life and godliness, an always having position in the
Kingdom? Understand what's most important to Me. Just as I was glorified
through the Savior's yieldedness and obedience, such will be the case with
the Youngsters, as quality decisions are rendered to surrender all and take
up that proverbial cross, which invariably leads to Resurrection Life, an
awesome manifestation of the Sons and Daughters of Glory. Death always
precedes life. Are you ready for that depression and anxiety to flee? Embrace
the Word, and continue incubating what was revealed during those precious
moments in the Throne Room, Our quiet times together, when the Encourager
laid out Heaven's blueprint, the very destiny for which you were created and
also sent. I fully understand your apprehension, but have called the Elect to
a new way of thinking and acting. It's out with the old and in with the new.
There's no room in the Grande Finale for despair and defeat, only victory and
identity. Indeed, doubts are to be doubted. Believe those peace imparting
beliefs, ideas, thoughts, dreams and other revelations that don't go away.
Does the vision glorify Me? Will it ultimately bless people? Is that
unveiling in agreement with the Word, and does it seem foolish to the world?
Have you been criticized for being pregnant and carrying an unseen baby?
Well, if you've answered in the affirmative to each question, keep going! The
vision is speaking and will not always tarry. Denying faith and destiny will
lead to fainting, since there is no Plan B, or acceptable second option.
Listen attentively to the Sound of Silence, that quietness and peace. Did I
not trust Him (the Holy Spirit), two-thousand year ago? Was He ever a second
late? No! Oh, if you could only comprehend how dedicated the Spirit of Truth
is to everything touching your life and ministry. This is a day of new
beginnings. Lay aside all weights and sin-consciousness. We have a lot to do
in dispensing the Glory to a waiting and hungering world. I know how to place
a smile on that face. For the record, you were created for just that...to
smile!"
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Manifestations Video
Heaven richly moved upon those attending a recent Miracle Rally conducted by
Dr. Paul Gervais, in Rutland, Vermont. Tangible manifestations of Glory Dust,
Gold crowns and crosses, whole rows of teeth (Gold), as well as physical
healings in response to words of knowledge, are depicted on the
fifteen-minute, digitally produced (color) video. This is a moving
production! Catching the reactions of recipients to the Father's miraculous
in their lives was extremely touching. In this period of temporary
oppression, it's so refreshing to witness Heaven's appetizer of what's ahead
for the world and Body of Christ. The clip is awesome!
Dr. Tom Kiley, a Senior Pastor on the Leadership Team, is providing the video
for a love gift of fifteen dollars, including postage. Should you desire a
copy, write to him directly. Include your name and mailing address. Checks
should be made out to Wellspring of Life Christian Center.
In addition, an audio cassette of each Miracle Service (three) can be
procured for five dollars each...three for fifteen dollars.
Ordering Information:
Wellspring of Life Christian Center
Dr. Paul N. Gervais
Speak The Word:
I walk in newness of life by the same glory that raised up Christ from the
dead. Romans 6:4
For Further Study:
Psalm 8
Refer To "The Restorer!"...October 6, 2001 (Archives Section)
Attention: Dr. Tom Kiley
18 Chaplin Avenue
Rutland, Vermont 05701
Ezekiel 8:1-4
1 Peter 2