From the Desk of Doctor Paul ..."But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." 2 Corinthians 3:18
Los Angeles, California
July 15, 2000
Praise Report:
Sheepfold Assembly of God
Nashua, New Hampshire:
Well, Papa did it again, during a three service Miracle Rally in New Hampshire, last weekend. The Great Party Thrower really blessed our socks off with Gold flakes decorating people, a Communion table, along with other pieces of furniture and the floor. Additional manifestations included oil, Gold teeth, fillings, Silver crosses and long awaited healings. Only eternity will reveal the rest!
One testimony, in particular, warmly touched my heart. The pastor's report will appear in the next chapter. Meanwhile, Billy shares his Heavenly encounter from Nashua.
"When you gave the call for Gold, I desired with all my heart to witness the miraculous and wasn't going to let go. You spoke of Daddy and His yearning to give us good gifts. Before your crusade, I couldn't call Him by that Name. Now, it's like second nature to me. I received three Gold fillings and crosses on the right side and two (Gold fillings with crosses) on the left."
My thoughts often wander to a small blonde girl in that meeting, proudly grinning from ear to ear, while adorning an awesome mixture of Glory Dust...from Green to Gold, even in her hair. All I initially heard was..."Look! Daddy's holding me! He's really carrying me!" That experience hadn't been enjoyed by the youngster in years, because of the man's physical condition. Prior to that creative miracle, her father had responded to a Word of Knowledge concerning weakness and numbness in the extremities. The Creator refused to let that family down. In 1997, this precious individual was struck down by a major coronary, resulting in paralysis, clogged arteries and an inability to live a normal life. Basically, death was staring him in the face. "I could barely walk, let alone tote a daughter." After being overcome by the Holy Spirit, Papa apparently gave the man a new heart. Edema instantly vanished, while feeling was restored to his hands and feet. Healthy circulation instantly followed. A new lease was accorded the entire family! Those little ones now have a new daddy! Even a jagged tooth and sores in that recipient's mouth were rectified. God's signs and wonders were beyond imagination!
Children, five and six at a time, were overcome by the Power Agent. The auditorium was lined with horizontally blessed people. There were so many creative miracles and supernatural manifestations from the Throne Room! A lady in attendance, remarked, "I never would have believed this without seeing it!" That place was on fire for the Kingdom!
With feet firmly planted in Los Angeles for the week, I have been pondering the ministry of that marvelous Apostle of Faith, Smith Wigglesworth, who once remarked, "The only thing I'm satisfied with is my dissatisfaction." In essence, regardless of performing mighty exploits in that Name above all others, and raising impressive numbers from the dead, even pulling them out of caskets while speaking life into bodies that were without breath, he obviously knew there was much more planned for the Bride and world. How correct Smith was!
Many in his home country of England deemed Wigglesworth a rather boring man. There was an obvious reason for that. The Apostle knew the flesh wasn't profitable, including his, and did all possible to avoid the influence of humanity, instead rendering a quality decision to actually maintain residency in that Secret Place, basking, if you will, in the Shadow of the Almighty. This Servant was independent of circumstances, since Wigglesworth often controlled them, particularly when instructed to do so by Dad. Rarely would an hour pass without the Word being ingested. He carried his Bible everywhere, valuing its contents above everything else. Most importantly, the Father's will richly abided in Smith's heart. Destiny dictated each move. The supernatural abounded, invariably pointing lost souls to Jesus...the Author and Finisher of Faith. Great numbers were consequently added to the Lamb's Book of Life.
God has no favorites. Why should our journey and associated results be any less fruitful than those who have gone before us? Jesus resoundingly mandated that the Children's works would be greater than His, in terms of frequency and intensity. Let's insist on a Whole Loaf! The thief is to steal no more. He has done that long enough...from visions, finances and health, to Anointing. Today's Army will not be stopped. And you can take that prophetic statement to the bank!
Wigglesworth's walk involved Unction, willingness and yieldedness. In reality, we are living and functioning under an Open Heaven, a better vantage point. That proverbial sky is, indeed, the limit. The General has kicked out all slats from the box of limitation, and will no longer be either contained or stopped. A signs and wonders celebration is in process. Let's launch out into the depths of the so-called impossible and demonstrate the true character of our Dad!
"Beloved, for far too long, you have been living beneath your rights and
privileges in the Kingdom, readily settling for half a loaf, when Papa
desires...yes, even yearns, to afford the entire Bakery! These are those days
of the Spirit, a juncture in time when the very windows of Heaven are not
only fully open, but pouring out unprecedented blessings that are almost
uncontainable. Many remain in the valley of decision, questioning the
Creator's nature and will for their lives. Remember what I said about Jesus,
how He went about doing good and healing all oppressed of the enemy, since
the Sender was with Him? Well, it is also written that every (unlimited) good
and perfect gift comes from Me, that no (good) blessing will be withheld. Dad
is predisposed to take care of the Little Ones. Most parents are like that.
However, your Lord is the Parent of all parents, the Originator of that
inherent, overwhelming drive to meet needs and, when necessary, lay down His
life to benefit man. Be selfish, when it comes to Covenant! The price paid,
in order that you might shine and be a mighty witness for me, was high.
Heaven and earth both convulsed, as the King of kings hung on Calvary's
cross, two-thousand years ago. Listen carefully! If Dad chose to send His
best (Jesus) back then, why would this mindset change in the present? Nothing
proceeds from the Throne Room but just that...love and perfection! Child, be
selfish when it comes to obtaining and appropriating everything wrapped up in
the Contract. By so doing, I am blessed in giving, and you, in the receiving.
The Church then distributes, comforting others with the comfort wherewith She
was comforted. After all, an individual cannot give away what he doesn't
have. Refuse to settle for the rest, when you have been granted the best!"
"Friends, and that you are, as well as Family, your Boot Camp training is
coming to a quick end. Consider not the former days. Neither entrench
yourself in the past. A sidenote here...furthermore, those rejections and
abandonment attacks are over. I have promised to neither leave nor forsake
the Youngsters. It will not be said that Dad hopelessly leaves His Infants on
the doorstep of empty houses. Uncaring people might do that, but not I! Yes,
My eye has observed those unkind words and actions, the wounds they have left
on precious hearts. Regardless, your Healer and Restorer has made the scene.
It's time for restoration and reconciliation. Now, let me talk about My Army.
Are Papa's standards inferior to the world's? Fear not! For you are to be
impressively equipped with an arsenal not yet witnessed by any natural eye.
Judgment has already begun in the House, one in which prolific healings,
deliverances, Unction and strengthening are moving upon that Sleeping Giant.
Not a single Cell will be feeble in this long parade of the miraculous, led
by a wonderful King. And these are not idle words. There will be lines,
celebrations of wellness and victory, as the very elements...all matter,
rejoice over the manifestations of the Sons and Daughters. I know your wait
has been long. Just as the Mighty Commander took care of the Children of
Israel during their wilderness jaunt, such is to be the case with you.
Wholeness and Power will be your middle name! The Soldier's conditioning,
those seemingly unending periods of standing and waiting, must terminate and
translate into perfection...Mine! An ironing out of spots and wrinkles is
inherent in that judgment of Righteousness...yours! The end result for those
in Christ must be positive. You see, disease has no more right to your body,
than sin to the spirit, or torment attempting an attack against that soul.
Holy Vessel, put on the whole armor of God. And don't forget your right
standing (righteousness) in Me, salvation to the uttermost, that special
place of perpetually having all sufficiency in everything pertaining to life
and godliness. Deliver Father's goods to the poor, hurting, lost and dying.
Mend every wound. You have more Medicine than any existing worldly pain. Know
that! Take Heaven's Drugstore to the four corners of the earth with My vigor
and blessing!"
Dr. Paul N. Gervais
Speak The Word:
As I behold the glory of God through the Word, I am constantly transformed
into his very own image. 2 Corinthians 3:18
For Further Study:
Isaiah 60:1-3
Jeremiah 1-2
Psalm 62