"My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power." 1 Corinthians 2:4-5
"Let's go over to the other side!"
I often marvel at this portion of Scripture, a direct invitation to venture from the mundane to the miraculous. Certainly, the disciples, at least some of them, determined to follow the Master and enter that boat. Without question, others, within hearing distance, discerned the same invitation. If I had been present, there's no doubt in my mind, this writer would have prevailed upon the Savior, and been part of His crew.
Placing myself there now, I wonder what one's physical senses would have demanded. Most natural mindsets might well have been concerned about the wind and waves. Of course, you and I are privy to that particular journey and ultimate outcome. The disciples weren't. However, again, there likely would have been an expression of wariness from my position in the boat, over the elements, particularly if I hadn't known the "rest of the story" in advance.
It's crucial to realize a vital fact here. At that specific juncture, the Holy Spirit didn't reside on the inside of Believers. Manifestations of His Presence were usually external. Jesus was still facing His crucifixion and resurrection.
The Savior ruled by example. He was the Living Epistle, or Role Model, for His followers, back then. Senses were important to them, along with the learning/growth process. Furthermore, the Redeemer clearly reflected and emanated the Father's express intent and nature. In essence, by seeing the Son, you saw the Sender.
Visceral feelings, gifts of faith, an inner-knowing, were lacking in people of that day, since the Revelator had yet to be dispatched. His time was yet to come, and the highest of prices was first to be paid at Calvary's cross, in order that we could be in a position of receiving the Gift.
Let me say this again. Most of what people encountered during that era, was portrayed and comprehended by way of external expression. Today, God primarily acts and speaks from within. Indeed, the excellency of Heaven's Treasure resides on the inside of every Christian. No longer is the Power Agent confined to a box or room made with earthly hands. Instead, through Word and choice, He inhabits the spirit of man, permeating every atom and molecule of our being, because we have been richly redeemed and are no longer our own.
In the previously related story, Jesus had issued an invitation to witness the miraculous, by crossing over from the realm of the natural to that of the Supernatural. Those deciding to take the trip, did so, not only in body, but in spirit, as well. They tasted of Heaven by observing the calming of a storm and a stilling of threatening waves. The Word exclaims that those passengers marveled at the authority and Power inherent within the Man. And to think, as He is, we have become in this world, bone of His bone, flesh of Divine flesh, empowered and poised to perform "even greater works than these!"
Entering that graveyard, the group met up with a demoniac, who was possessed by a legion of demons. For there were many. It's highly intriguing to note that Christ didn't spend a great deal of time in that venue or situation. Neither did He argue with those spirits, or attempt to establish a new doctrine. Instead, the Master simply spoke a Word, as the "Living Word." What happened next became history. Hell shook, and a beautiful human, that tormented demoniac, was released from hell's shackles.
Have you ever contemplated how bland and ineffective the Bible would be, if it were not for the miraculous? What might the Book look like, without signs and wonders? Victims of Satan undoubtedly would have remained that way, continuing as pawns of affliction. Hell rightfully could have declared, "We have more power and ability than you!" Fully preaching the Gospel with signs following just wouldn't have happened, with the sick, demon possessed and prematurely deceased remaining in their helpless state, nothing more than Church growth being stunted in proverbial quicksand.
Aren't you thankful that wasn't the case? Jesus Christ, indeed, is the same, yesterday, today and forever! Nothing has changed, aside from an increasing of Glory's Heat! We are no longer victims of Satan's ploys, but Victors, more than conquerors, through the One Who was obedient unto death.
Let's think about today's Gospel. Are we to remain mute and helpless in the face of Hell's onslaught? Did the Master leave this planet and its people at a disadvantage, without those much needed tools to, most vitally, win the lost and deliver the oppressed? Even common sense, which doesn't seem to be so common in this day and age, shouts an emphatic, "No!"
The mightier works, in a larger world, require an even greater anointing and more Power, if you will. Concurrent with that is an increase in knowledge. We're not strictly talking about carnal intellect, but an exponential increase of understanding, unveiling and manifestation of the Glory, a latter house display of the unparalleled, unprecedented and unpredictable.
Heaven's request hasn't changed. We are being asked to visit the other side, once again, from the mundane to the miraculous, a journey necessitating a breaking out of respective comfort zones and agendas, dropping everything on a moment's notice, at the Holy Spirit's prompting, letting the Wind control our sails, and following Him, whatever that might cost or entail.
Once in the boat, there will be natural and supernatural opposition. We must remain mindful of the fact that Jesus is ever present, accompanying us, exactly as He did His followers. One of the greatest confirmations of being in the center of God's will is a shaking of darkness, the very presence of resistance and persecution. Never let any of that sway you, since the Voice of the One Who promises victory and success resonates from the Believer's spirit. He will not articulate misdirection, shame, blame, condemnation, or a discouraging word. The Holy Spirit's focus is to counsel, guide, instruct, empower, comfort and deliver. That's His job description.
I perceive the Revelator's stirring this very moment. Let's give Him audience, as He fills us with Glory!
"Redeemed One, have you ever noticed that most of creation is geared for forward movement? Where are your eyes, ears, nose and mouth? What about those feet and toes, their direction of travel and orientation? They have been placed in the front of your body for a reason...to embrace and enjoy the present and future...forward movement. What happens when a person attempts to walk or run backwards? Try it, at some point. An unsteadiness is instantly encountered. Some actually fall over. You were not designed for reverse, unless We're talking about repentance. Even photo albums of former days aren't used as life's manual for the present and future. I am never opposed to reminiscing. In fact, the Children have been instructed to remember those former days, in terms of what I have done, redemptionwise, in their lives. But, there is no future in the past. The old has vanished, making room for Heaven's new. Contemplating the positive has invariably been uplifting. Nostalgia is marvelous. Today's decisions become tomorrow's memories. Looking back inhibits forward movement and places you in a position of running into the negatively unexpected. Never rest on laurels or mistakes. Behold, I Am about to do a new thing, cutting all short in righteousness. Open and closed doors are what this new walk is all about. In the days ahead, the Spirit of Truth will redirect many in the Body of Christ...once more, opening and closing doors, in terms of unhealthy cognitions, old ways, relationships, previous belief systems, oppression, sin, sickness, poverty and death. Prior enemies are to be seen no more. Just as the Pillar of Cloud and Pillar of Fire were positioned in front of the Children of Israel...straight ahead, facilitating forward movement, such is the case with the present Church, as the Lord of all directs His Bride down an Isle of Glory, a march of deliverance, promotion and transformation. Think it not strange concerning the fiery trial of your faith. For that fire will be modified and become 'the Fire,' that which Jesus talked about, when referring to His ministers becoming a Flaming Fire, from the loins up and down. Negativity cannot survive that ignition, as all contrary to Covenant is consumed in It's Presence, both internally and externally. Don't become caught up in Satan's trap of despair and defeat. The Gospel of Christ is Good News, not bad. The Word's intent is to redeem, restore and reconcile ... people to each other, and the Body of Christ to the Father. The gates of hell can never prevail. Maintain residency in the Throne Room, while My Voice becomes clearer and stronger than any other. Precious Child, look up and ahead. Your redemption draws nigh!"
Once more, and very importantly, you now have the ability to sow into this Ministry online, with a debit or credit card. Simply click on the "Donate" tab on the home page. Any gift of your choosing will be recognized by Heaven, and a generated receipt will be e-mailed to you for 501(c)(3) tax deduction purposes. Partnering with Ministry of Miracles enables this anointing to reach the previously unreachable with Glory's miraculous provision of an "Open Heaven!" Prophetically, I'll share an associated word: "Those who prayerfully and financially release life-infused seed, will be simultaneously overcome by that identical unction, facilitated by their Spirit-led sacrifice...a Harvest of souls, through signs and wonders, as 'these blessings come upon, and overtake the giver!'
For those called to partner by mail:
Dr. Paul Gervais
The Holy Spirit spoke to me, years ago, in an Orange County mausoleum, of all places, prior to that Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) Gold Manifestation, witnessed by millions. This is what He had to say: "Southern California has been deemed 'Ground Zero' for this Ministry. Your journey will be far-reaching, to the far corners of the earth. However, focus must remain on this region...Greater Los Angeles. I have richly anointed and called you to take My Word and Heaven's miraculous to where Glory's Light is dim and the Father's Voice is seemingly silent."
Additionally, the Lord has entrusted this work with the hearts of many precious souls, from prisoners to the extremely well known in the arts. Heaven possesses unbelievable Supernatural plans for each. We must be faithful to that call, deliver those messages, and become dutiful servants.
Journey into the Archives Section of this site, and discover a myriad of prophetic offerings, concerning key people who are to be used by the Father in these great days of Outpouring. Some are mentioned by name. Others are not. Within days and hours of those revelatory pronouncements, the unveiled was literally fulfilled, even in jail cells, in and through the most internationally gifted and known people.
The Church is living in a Season of Outpouring. She must ready Herself to move with Glory's shifting Breeze, a stirring, exponentially gaining momentum and potency from the Mercy Seat. A quick work is being accomplished for the Kingdom!
Please unite your prayers with ours, in this most recent shift. Together, we will plunder hell and populate Heaven. Never forget, when your sole purpose in life is practicing His Presence, all else will be taken care of!
God often grants a destiny dream that natural man immediately rejects. Only spirit can comprehend Spirit. Nevertheless, in this downloading process, a gift of faith arises, for the express purpose of underscoring, validating, gestating and birthing the previously unthinkable and impossible. We are there now. Let's move into that newness with all vigor!
I want to sincerely and gratefully thank those who have sown precious seed into this Ministry of the Miraculous. Our outreach is fertile ground. You have approached the Lord with a gift. Your reward will be equal to mine. In plain terms, partnership is a committed process of locking arms. Prayers and financial sacrifices have never gone unnoticed in God's Kingdom. Both allow me to take the Father's Word, signs and wonders to hurting people, those whose lives and eternal destinies depend upon this synergy. Without question, scores are on their way to Heaven, have been healed, thereby avoiding an early grave, because of Him and you. Thanks for that! Together, in total obedience, let's conduit Glory's Electricity, a creative presentation of God's love, to the four corners of this world. No gift is too small or big. He'll anoint every sown seed. In the meantime, expect Heaven to invade your life with Love Letters and a rich display of Covenant!
Speak The Word:
"God has delivered me out of the kingdom of darkness and transferred me into the Kingdom of the Son of His love." Colossians 1:13
For Further Study:
Deuteronomy 15-16
Mundane To The Miraculous!
"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible.'" Matthew 19:26
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