A Hearing Ear!

"This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: 'In repentance and rest is your salvation, and in quietness and trust is your strength...'" Isaiah 30:15

'" 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

"The lamp of the Lord searches the spirit of man; it searches out his inmost being." Proverbs 20:27

"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches." Revelation 2:7

Iraq...Prepare For A Change

Vision
September 8, 2002

In the Spirit, the Lord accorded me an overview of Iraq. It was as if my eyes had telescopic abilities, could scan in and out at His direction. Within that territory, hot spots were apparent, revealing themselves as throbbing, blood-red blobs. Subsequent to the unveiling, Iraq's horizon was clearly in view. The darkness of that particular night permitted an awesome illumination of what appeared to be an obliteration of negativity. An external force was moving as never before, upon all which has so long threatened Israel, her friends, and nations within that region. Shortly thereafter, another Light could be seen, along with a Cloud, not of this world. The Revelator then afforded insight into this awesome revelation:

"Beloved, the time is short to move. We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but powers and principalities in high places. Therefore, this war must first be won, in and through those who have ears to hear and hearts to understand. Make no mistake about it. I have handpicked President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair to be forerunners of this crucial purging. They are not alone! The very forces of Heaven are richly behind them. Angel's have been dispatched to insure success. The Almighty is also working within the spirits of world leaders for the express purpose of locking arms with these anointed men. Both have been chosen for such a time as this. Heaven's Glory will accompany and follow their Spirit-led decisions. The initial illumination seen on the skyline represents a strategic expunging of evil, followed by another Light, that of My Gospel, then the Cloud of Glory. These eyes have witnessed the incredible oppression of a people who desire nothing more than truth and freedom. Their cries have been felt and heard. Additionally, you must understand that the recent terrorism is about Israel. The United States and Great Britain will always enjoy Dad's favor, as they venture forward with their focus on standing with, and blessing, the Chosen. Fear not! You have God's hand of protection and guidance. Let Me say this again. I am with President Bush and Tony Blair, as the earth is prepared for the promised Outpouring."

In these marvelous days of the Spirit, knowledge is unquestionably increasing in all departments. Look at the last one-hundred years. We've gone from covered wagons and other primitive forms of transportation, to literally walking the lunar surface and venturing beyond. Exponentially, the world can't possibly keep up with the speed, at which God is moving. With that knowledge, deception is also knocking at the door. Many are educated beyond their intelligence. So, natural reasoning often gets in the way. More than any other time in history, the Children are challenged to be still and know God's fulness of Truth.

Again and again, people are confessing what they have, rather than having what they say. Instead of calling those things which be not as though they were, until each becomes, even Believers are buying into, and articulating, the enemy's lies. Some have incorporated those tormenting, demanding untruths into their belief systems. Sadly, the hungry in spirit are walking away from the Family with fainting hearts and a sense of hopelessness. Now, some good news! Change is in the air! The Spirit is transferring identity and empowerment into the Bride, as the Body of Christ, that Mighty Sleeping Giant, comes alive and moves forward, never to be stopped again.

What are the facts here? You and I were created in God's likeness and image for fellowship and blessing. Indeed, it's (super) natural to hear His Voice, since that was Papa's intent in creating the (human) being. For each step we initiate in Heaven's direction, the Almighty takes several in ours. A "drawing nigh process" has begun. But the Church, no longer halting between two opinions, must unstop Her ears and vote, wanting nothing more than to hear His Voice, more so than that very next breath. All He's asking is for us to do the possible, while God performs His Word and does the impossible!

Heaven's Peace Meter!

A sign once said..."A man is only as big as the things that annoy him!" What does it take to rob your peace? How quickly is joy lost? If the Church is to experience the Father's will, it's imperative that we, as Christians, maintain a high level of joy and peace in our walk with Him. In fact, what we embrace is to be contagious!

Without a doubt, this planet is looking for love and peace...mostly, in all the wrong places. There is so much out there to titillate the senses. And the deceiver is doing his job, seemingly well.

Jesus said in John 14:27, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth..." Believer, there is a peace here. The Lord said, the world cannot provide it! But yet, this is the very thing we most need.

Within each Christian should be something that attracts the unbeliever. We are talking about a tangible peace, in walk and ministry. Our very words and countenances should communicate Heaven's atmosphere and Presence. However, one cannot minister what he doesn't have.

If you and I are experiencing trouble maintaining peace and joy in our own lives, we will be operating at a deficit, a subsequent inability to reach those who need His comfort. 1 John 2:6 exclaims, "He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked."

The Church is to be just like Jesus, who has left us His personal peace to enjoy. The Savior declared..."I'm leaving, but My peace, I've given to you. Be at peace and have joy."

Certainly, there will be trials and persecution for the Word's sake. When they come, and you feel peace and joy ebbing, meditate on this truth. Stand up and say..."Jesus has given me His peace!"

There is a process to realize here. First of all, to walk in victory, you must take responsibility for the condition of your own heart. Remember what Jesus said? "Let not your heart be troubled (John 14:1)." The understood subject in this verse is you. He's saying, "Don't (you) let that heart be troubled." When in despair, we have the responsibility to turn the deal around. A Christian is the gatekeeper of his own soul...mind, intellect, will, emotions, dreams and visions.

The Believer should monitor the condition of his heart. Within that faith mobile are two distinct gauges. Both are to be closely observed. What are they? Let's call them our peace and joy gauges. When reading "full," my heart is in good condition.

What specifically causes them to drift over into the negative? There are several reasons why people lose their peace...enemies of your supernatural tranquility and joy.

First of all, if you desire God's peace in life, the tongue must be controlled. Remember, the power of life and death are in that tongue. Some are prematurely in their graves, as a result of words. Yet, one anointed articulation, alone, can raise the dead!

Many have requested favor of the Lord, and He immediately began working, in answer to their request. Shortly thereafter, words of unbelief stayed what God was doing on their behalf. Immediately, Satan showed up to rob the seed.

Again, what is spoken has more power than is recognized. The Child of God has what he says. Each of us is a culmination of all the words ever spoken and heard. For some of us, it's time to reprogram. The Holy Spirit does a great job of that, as we listen to Him. Joshua understood the potency of the spoken word, when he wrote, "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth (Joshua 1:8)."

Another way we short-circuit peace is through anxiety and fear, the bipolar opposite of faith. Both are open doors, through which the enemy can enter. You see, faith is at the other end of the fear spectrum. Faith will firmly stand in the midst of perceived trouble, or even a challenge. One may feel tempted to be afraid, but can easily tap into the Spirit for a word, drawing on that peace, which passes all understanding. When doing so, the mind becomes clearer. The heart is settled. And peace results.

One of the greatest enemies of peace is an out of control thought life...simply thinking in a direction, contrary to the Word. Romans 8:6 gives us some help in that region. "To be carnally minded is death. But to be spiritually minded is life and peace."

Our thoughts do make a difference. We can, and must, control them! In fact, that is the Believer's responsibility...guarding the mind (soul).

The Bible talks about casting down vain imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge we have of Christ. You and I are to bring each thought into captivity, in obedience to Him. (2 Corinthians 10:5).

Isaiah 26: 3 states, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."

The original Hebrew literally says in "peace." In all situations, if you keep your mind stayed upon Him, the Author and Finish Carpenter of your faith will maintain, and sustain, that total and perfect peace.

A major obstacle of joy and peace is failing to walk in love. That's a big one! Child of God, love is not a feeling. Know that! Nothing could be further from the truth. Walking in His love has nothing to do with the senses. Actually, it's to the contrary.

Some will say, "I've been sanctified and don't have hard feelings toward anyone." Get real! So long as there is human flesh on those bones, and a natural, unrenewed mind, you will be offended. Trust me! But life is loaded with decisions and votes. We must decide to love, even the unlovely. When someone sins against you, find creative ways of blessing that person. You'll have a lot of help!

You see, the flesh has not been born again. When slighted, that natural man hurts. We all have feelings. The following is most important. A Christian walks in love by monitoring those feelings and ruling over them. That's living in the Spirit.

Another adversary of peace is disobedience. When I choose not to follow those nudgings and promptings, something happens on the inside. There is a gross uneasiness. God says, "Give the Word to Natalie!" I refuse, ignoring His direction. Instantly, my peace is lost. The prophets have declared that there's no peace in the Father to the wicked, to those that go a different way (Isaiah 48:22; 57:21).

Have you ever seen people run from the call on their lives? Peace is totally absent and not gained until there is a consecration to the will of God. Neither will that person receive answers to other matters, without making a midcourse correction, in complete submission to His will. An individual's reluctance to render a commitment, concerning the Father's directive, will assuredly result in the withholding of revelational knowledge in other areas.

People often forfeit their peace, if they are involved in too many activities. Life becomes complicated, with numerous, spiritually harmful pattern interrupts.

We are not to be led by needs. Neither are opportunities to rule us. Daddy isn't need-oriented, but faith-oriented. The latter really moves Him! The Christian is to be directed by the Holy Spirit. Taking responsibility for regions that don't pertain to you will drain peace.

If Paul is not called to do something, he isn't graced to accomplish that task. We then operate in our own strength, not the Lord's. Burnout is right around the corner. Peace becomes a distant memory.

Let's look at Mary and Martha: "Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman, named Martha, received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about..."

Martha was a good woman, but was cumbered. One translation says, "She was busy with all her elaborate preparations." The New King James relates, "Martha was distracted with much serving."

Let me make this clear. Martha was not a horrible lady. She loved the Master and was trying her best to serve Him. The woman was laboring to prepare His meal. Finally, Martha couldn't take it any longer, approached Jesus and said, "Lord, do you care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me."

When frustration strikes, it's my fault. Often, there is a tendency to blame others. Martha was attempting to wait on Jesus, but lacked peace. She displaced and projected her anger onto innocent parties.

We are called to be laborers together with Him. The Christian is to not decide what must be embraced, even concerning opportunities, but has been instructed to be led of the Spirit.

What should Martha have done in retrospect? She could have started by asking the Master what He wanted her to do. Jesus might have decided to prepare that dinner Himself, speaking a faith-filled word. It worked before, with the young man's lunch. Had Martha sought Him, there would have been no frustration, or anger, toward Mary. Peace could have been maintained.

Finally, getting into an argument, or fight, will obliterate joy and peace. Philippians 2:14 says, "Do everything without complaining or arguing."

You can be prayed up, built up and read up, but enter into heated disagreement with another, and watch your strength depart. Stress burns energy. In reality, it's a killer, impacting more than one victim.

Here's a thought! Monitor your peace, during a conversation. Run everything through the Holy Spirit's grid. Let Him direct your response. If peace and joy begin to leave, stop right there. Check with the Standby, once more. When required, back off.

A person becomes weak, when peace is gone. That one is vulnerable to attacks from the enemy. Satan is waiting for his opportunity to strike. Hold him at bay! Give no place to the devil. How is that done, Paul? Control your tongue; rebuke fear and anxiety; rule over all thoughts; walk in love; be obedient to the Holy Spirit, relative to activities; don't complain or argue. Above all, monitor your peace gauge!

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Manifestations Video

Refer To "The Restorer!"...October 6, 2001 (Archives Section)

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
Attention: Dr. Tom Kiley
18 Chaplin Avenue
Rutland, Vermont 05701

Dr. Paul Gervais

Speak The Word:

I train myself to win as I practice walking in the things of the Spirit. Hebrews 5:13-14

For Further Study:

Ezra 4-5
Hebrews 5:12--14
James 5

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