From the Desk of Doctor Paul ...
Repentance...A Supernatural Process!
"Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but
our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new
covenant...not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the
Spirit gives life." 2 Corinthians 3:5-6
"And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being
transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from
the Lord, who is the Spirit." 2 Corinthians 3:18
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made
perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my
weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9
Years ago, while returning to Maine from Connecticut, I became personally
frustrated with myself for not measuring up to what some in the Body of
Christ might deem perfection. No matter how much effort was put into that
endeavor, success was never realized. Instead, a sense of condemnation and
despair followed.
As the Apostle Paul once exclaimed, "Those things I should do simply don't
happen, while what God doesn't want for my life and ministry is easily
perpetuated by me. Please, is there any help out there?"
Heaven's answer swiftly surfaced from the Comforter within. "Paul, My grace
is sufficient. It is that same entity that brought you into the Kingdom and
has been healing the sick and raising the dead for centuries."
In essence, the Holy Spirit was relating that, just as we are to be patient
and long-suffering toward one another, so must the Believer give himself that
same break, since sanctification is a Glory to Glory process. As you and I
yield and permit the Agent of Change to do His job, thoughts, words, actions
and outcome will surely reflect that inner work of sanctification. Indeed,
it's not by might, nor power, but by the Spirit that the Church takes on the
express image, behavior and effectiveness of Christ. Otherwise, most of us
would be boasting about our own personal sufficiency. In no way would the
Master be glorified under those circumstances. Consequently, another gospel,
one of condemnation and discouragement, would be presented with a significant
amount of associated disinterest and failure.
Let's return to that previously mentioned revelation. The Lord spoke, ever so
clearly, concerning my question and frustration. "Paul, if you could, in your
individual might, eradicate sin and its byproducts from life, Jesus wouldn't
have had to die on the cross and be raised from the dead. He knew that fallen
man was completely helpless outside of Him. The excellency of My Power
within, that marvelous Treasure in your spirit, is all one needs to become
like the Savior. Just as physical growth is automatic, such has always been
the case when dealing with the spiritual side. A person doesn't have to
obsess over where he is. Promotion arrives, in all regions, as a direct
result of getting into the Word, eating that real Soul Food, and spending
quality time in the Throne Room. Transparency produces intimacy, and intimacy
promotes revelation. After all, if you were able to vitally rid yourself of
sin in the natural, that would also be your expectation of others, rendering
the cross irrelevant. When recognizing that promotion and deliverance can
only come from Me, Christians subsequently point those needing redemption in
spirit, soul, body and provision, in the right direction, comforting others
with the same comfort wherewith they were comforted."
That made a whole lot of sense to me. You see, conviction is paramount to
change. Repentance, too, is a Holy Spirit endeavor, a place where we run out
of steam, become sick and tired of being sick and tired. Let's look at an
examples.
When I was twelve, my parents left me with relatives in Northern Maine, for
what was supposed to be a week's vacation. Well, Uncle Joe took his nephew
into the woods one afternoon. That precious man had an insatiable
appreciation of beer and shared a small amount with me. Upon returning home,
I discovered that Aunt Margie had prepared a sizable stack of egg salad
sandwiches, one of my favorites. After eating two of them, an internal
stirring, not of the Spirit, was quite discernible. Within minutes, all that
had been swallowed found another home. The purging didn't seem to help much.
Man, I was sick!
What came out of my experience? Let's put it this way. There are more egg
salad sandwiches and beer in this world because of all that. The very thought
of either generates a very negative body memory. Such is the case with
anchovies. I often wonder if God really made those nasty things.
That's exactly what repentance is all about. After the Children's bellies are
soured by the world and what it has to offer, there's a hungering and turning
around for reality and truth, a thirsting for Living Water, a newly
discovered appetite for Bread and other delicacies from Heaven's Bakery.
God's Child, often through a few negative encounters and experiences, no
longer yearns for the pseudo or counterfeit. Only the real will suffice. Our
desires change from the beggarly elements of this planet to that which truly
satisfies the human soul. We see sin for what it is...a fancy, yet empty,
package of pain and misery.
How do you stir your soul back to where it hungers to be? By eating God's
Word, and favoring Heavenly things, since desires always follow a person's
attention.
Only The Dead Can Be Resurrected!
"Precious Child, ponder those occasions of perceived weakness and challenge
in the life and ministry of Christ. Standing before Lazarus' tomb and raising
him from the dead, confronting those infested with demons, multiplying the
loaves and fishes, healing the sick, and pointing the needy toward provision
had their origin in the Throne Zone. The Savior's eyes were always on Heaven,
discerning the Father's will in all matters. Have I not instructed the weak
to confess strength? Has it not also been written that My ability is made
perfect in your inability? Jesus was constantly carrying a cross, one of
surrender and obedience. The works He did were actually orders from
Headquarters. He wasn't fearful of appearing weak. The Man knew Who He was,
was well acquainted with His mission. The world, on many occasions, deemed
Christ as helpless. Yet, no one could hold a match to the miraculous that
flowed from His love and yieldedness. Things are not always as they appear,
which is precisely the reason behind the importance of calling those matters
which be not as though they were, until each becomes. Anticipate challenges,
via thoughts and external influences, when revelation arrives and a Seed is
sown. Immediately the enemy comes to abort those awesome, gestated exploits.
You see, the death in My Son produced Life in those to whom He was sent. Let
Me be more precise. To the extent that the Youngsters lay down their lives
for Dad and others, a Resurrection Power will be released, the likes of which
have yet to be witnessed. Prepare to venture forth from that tomb, the cave
of deadness and inactivity, as your Third Day is just around the corner. In
no way will you be allowed to faint. Keep that Word in your heart. Refuse to
be moved by symptoms, circumstances or situations. For I Am the God of all
flesh and comfort. Is there anything too difficult for Me? Count that feeling
of weakness and helplessness as a certain confirmation that Heaven has taken
over in the matter, is carrying the baton and assuring victory. You can't see
where you're standing, because you're standing on it! That's the faith walk.
Let quietness and confidence be your strength. Some will jump ship and
retreat. But I will provide Soldiers to remain in the gap and make up that
hedge of protection. No man goes to war at his own expense. Many have judged
and declared you dead. Prepare for a proliferation of Resurrection Life!
Remain on that cross of surrender, and watch the miraculous proceed from what
man might label as anemic and foolish. You aren't really weak, but meek. And
meekness is restrained Power!"
Be certain to visit the Ministry's Partner Page. We need you!
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:
Jesus has given me access by faith into the grace by which I stand. I rejoice
in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:2
For Further Study:
2 Kings 17-18
Luke 17:5-6
Colossians 3
"Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant...not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life." 2 Corinthians 3:5-6
"And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." 2 Corinthians 3:18
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9
Years ago, while returning to Maine from Connecticut, I became personally frustrated with myself for not measuring up to what some in the Body of Christ might deem perfection. No matter how much effort was put into that endeavor, success was never realized. Instead, a sense of condemnation and despair followed.
As the Apostle Paul once exclaimed, "Those things I should do simply don't happen, while what God doesn't want for my life and ministry is easily perpetuated by me. Please, is there any help out there?"
Heaven's answer swiftly surfaced from the Comforter within. "Paul, My grace is sufficient. It is that same entity that brought you into the Kingdom and has been healing the sick and raising the dead for centuries."
In essence, the Holy Spirit was relating that, just as we are to be patient and long-suffering toward one another, so must the Believer give himself that same break, since sanctification is a Glory to Glory process. As you and I yield and permit the Agent of Change to do His job, thoughts, words, actions and outcome will surely reflect that inner work of sanctification. Indeed, it's not by might, nor power, but by the Spirit that the Church takes on the express image, behavior and effectiveness of Christ. Otherwise, most of us would be boasting about our own personal sufficiency. In no way would the Master be glorified under those circumstances. Consequently, another gospel, one of condemnation and discouragement, would be presented with a significant amount of associated disinterest and failure.
Let's return to that previously mentioned revelation. The Lord spoke, ever so clearly, concerning my question and frustration. "Paul, if you could, in your individual might, eradicate sin and its byproducts from life, Jesus wouldn't have had to die on the cross and be raised from the dead. He knew that fallen man was completely helpless outside of Him. The excellency of My Power within, that marvelous Treasure in your spirit, is all one needs to become like the Savior. Just as physical growth is automatic, such has always been the case when dealing with the spiritual side. A person doesn't have to obsess over where he is. Promotion arrives, in all regions, as a direct result of getting into the Word, eating that real Soul Food, and spending quality time in the Throne Room. Transparency produces intimacy, and intimacy promotes revelation. After all, if you were able to vitally rid yourself of sin in the natural, that would also be your expectation of others, rendering the cross irrelevant. When recognizing that promotion and deliverance can only come from Me, Christians subsequently point those needing redemption in spirit, soul, body and provision, in the right direction, comforting others with the same comfort wherewith they were comforted."
That made a whole lot of sense to me. You see, conviction is paramount to change. Repentance, too, is a Holy Spirit endeavor, a place where we run out of steam, become sick and tired of being sick and tired. Let's look at an examples.
When I was twelve, my parents left me with relatives in Northern Maine, for what was supposed to be a week's vacation. Well, Uncle Joe took his nephew into the woods one afternoon. That precious man had an insatiable appreciation of beer and shared a small amount with me. Upon returning home, I discovered that Aunt Margie had prepared a sizable stack of egg salad sandwiches, one of my favorites. After eating two of them, an internal stirring, not of the Spirit, was quite discernible. Within minutes, all that had been swallowed found another home. The purging didn't seem to help much. Man, I was sick!
What came out of my experience? Let's put it this way. There are more egg salad sandwiches and beer in this world because of all that. The very thought of either generates a very negative body memory. Such is the case with anchovies. I often wonder if God really made those nasty things.
That's exactly what repentance is all about. After the Children's bellies are soured by the world and what it has to offer, there's a hungering and turning around for reality and truth, a thirsting for Living Water, a newly discovered appetite for Bread and other delicacies from Heaven's Bakery. God's Child, often through a few negative encounters and experiences, no longer yearns for the pseudo or counterfeit. Only the real will suffice. Our desires change from the beggarly elements of this planet to that which truly satisfies the human soul. We see sin for what it is...a fancy, yet empty, package of pain and misery.
How do you stir your soul back to where it hungers to be? By eating God's Word, and favoring Heavenly things, since desires always follow a person's attention.
"Precious Child, ponder those occasions of perceived weakness and challenge
in the life and ministry of Christ. Standing before Lazarus' tomb and raising
him from the dead, confronting those infested with demons, multiplying the
loaves and fishes, healing the sick, and pointing the needy toward provision
had their origin in the Throne Zone. The Savior's eyes were always on Heaven,
discerning the Father's will in all matters. Have I not instructed the weak
to confess strength? Has it not also been written that My ability is made
perfect in your inability? Jesus was constantly carrying a cross, one of
surrender and obedience. The works He did were actually orders from
Headquarters. He wasn't fearful of appearing weak. The Man knew Who He was,
was well acquainted with His mission. The world, on many occasions, deemed
Christ as helpless. Yet, no one could hold a match to the miraculous that
flowed from His love and yieldedness. Things are not always as they appear,
which is precisely the reason behind the importance of calling those matters
which be not as though they were, until each becomes. Anticipate challenges,
via thoughts and external influences, when revelation arrives and a Seed is
sown. Immediately the enemy comes to abort those awesome, gestated exploits.
You see, the death in My Son produced Life in those to whom He was sent. Let
Me be more precise. To the extent that the Youngsters lay down their lives
for Dad and others, a Resurrection Power will be released, the likes of which
have yet to be witnessed. Prepare to venture forth from that tomb, the cave
of deadness and inactivity, as your Third Day is just around the corner. In
no way will you be allowed to faint. Keep that Word in your heart. Refuse to
be moved by symptoms, circumstances or situations. For I Am the God of all
flesh and comfort. Is there anything too difficult for Me? Count that feeling
of weakness and helplessness as a certain confirmation that Heaven has taken
over in the matter, is carrying the baton and assuring victory. You can't see
where you're standing, because you're standing on it! That's the faith walk.
Let quietness and confidence be your strength. Some will jump ship and
retreat. But I will provide Soldiers to remain in the gap and make up that
hedge of protection. No man goes to war at his own expense. Many have judged
and declared you dead. Prepare for a proliferation of Resurrection Life!
Remain on that cross of surrender, and watch the miraculous proceed from what
man might label as anemic and foolish. You aren't really weak, but meek. And
meekness is restrained Power!"
Be certain to visit the Ministry's Partner Page. We need you!
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
Dr. Paul Gervais
Speak The Word:
Jesus has given me access by faith into the grace by which I stand. I rejoice
in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:2
For Further Study:
2 Kings 17-18
Attention: Dr. Tom Kiley
18 Chaplin Avenue
Rutland, Vermont 05701
Luke 17:5-6
Colossians 3
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