"Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings..." Psalm 17:8

Touched By The Glory!
Think It Not Strange!
Upholding All Things By The Word!
Let Me Be our Mirror!

Who can fathom the Father's love for His Kids? While on a walk earlier this week, the Spirit of the Lord quickened a recent statement made by a patient in our clinic. I will never forget the words this 17-year-old genius uttered, while processing the loss of her boyfriend. The young lady, although not yet born-again, had keen insight that few possess when contemplating the definition of that magic, often flippantly used four letter word...."love".

NO ONE WILL EVER MEASURE UP

With teary eyes, this teen shared the deepest recesses of a wounded, vulnerable heart. "If he (alluding to her former companion) were just an ugly head with a giant zit, I would care and lay down my life for him, without a single reservation. Even though that boy left me, no one will ever be able to replace or measure up to him!"

LIKE AN ORACLE OF GOD

This clinician almost fell out of his seat. After listening to details, there was no question in my mind that the ex did not deserve that level of quality or commitment. But she was envisioning him from a different, unconditional vantage point. I wanted to sit at the patient's feet and learn more, as she spoke forth the oracles of God, likely not recognizing the words of wisdom proceeding for those quivering lips. The teen cared and loved, refusing to recognize obvious faults and flaws. And we weren't even in church!

BY FAITH, THOSE THINGS THAT ARE NOT ...

That is precisely how Dad perceives us! No matter how sin-stained that life might be, Father sees Jesus, no negative past, only a positive future, while according beauty for ashes! There are no ugly Babies in His Family! It's sort of as if we could do no wrong. By faith, He calls those things which be not, as though they were, until each become.

The Bride is already spotless, washed in the Blood of the Lamb. From the inside out, there is about to be a vital display of that marvelous Glory, as you and I are transformed into His image by the Spirit. Imagine, in these final days, the Kids will look and act exactly like Him. That blows me away!

WHY IS HE PRAISING JESUS?

Bainbridge, Georgia, was the place. An impressive Nazarene gentleman stood at the beginning of a Ministry of Miracles Rally, with those in attendance poised to hear what he had to relate. I had not yet taken the platform. But for some reason, the information this individual was about to share gained the immediate attention of a packed auditorium, as well as the evangelist.

"I just want to praise Jesus for all that He has done in this life. Years ago, vertebrae in my back began deteriorating. No dreamed of remedy could stop the process. My physician sternly instructed that nothing heavier than a book...fortunately, this Bible, was to be lifted, or paralysis, and possibly worse, might result. He prescribed extremely strong pain medication. That helped. But due to the horrible pain, vomiting occurs every morning. Why is He being praised? Well, at least, I can work, remain with the family, make a living, carry and read the Word, attend church."

ANOTHER VOICE WAS DISCERNABLE

While taking in every syllable, another Voice was discernible, the One that was so familiar to me, articulating Dad's will. There existed not doubt! The Power Agent of the Trinity was poised to move mightily.

"Paul, that precious man is to suffer no longer. The disorder and those symptoms will leave this night!."

Wow! I just wanted to interrupt his presentation. Immediately, the Holy Spirit issued other instructions. "No. Wait until the end of the service." On the edge of my seat, that was no easy task for me to carry out. Setting the captive free and eradicating pain were quite high of my priority list. However, in reality, we're sales and He's management. Who can complain about a Boss with identical goals? In fact, the Church is to become one for the purpose of fulfilling them.

The place was packed, as Words of Knowledge flowed. People thronged to the front, per usual, and were overcome by the Presence. In the back of this mind was that dear soul.

"CALL HIM FORWARD"

Testimonies afforded God the glory, as a long line approached the platform. Subsequently, that familiar Whisper was heard again. "Paul, call him forward! Touch the Nazarene's forehead. Pronounce complete wholeness. Finally, ask him to carry that podium across the front of the auditorium, not only once, but numerous times."

Without hesitation, the mandate was received by that individual who had been in agony for far too long. Unable to remain upright, due to the Cloud that had formed...a first for this saint, he later arose, unquestionably restored, tears streaming down radiant cheeks. This recipient of the Master's touch shouted for joy, as a seventy-pound lectern was hefted and transported with ease. Our Nazarene would never be the same, returning to his family a new man, in more ways than one.

GLORY'S STOREHOUSE

The will of the Father was expressed, a clear-cut message to this world that Heaven's plan is for restoration and reconciliation. There is a storehouse in Glory, with much needed body parts, reserved to conjointly function with, and complement, the Manual (Bible), as you and I go forth declaring the Good News of Jesus Christ. No perfect gift is to be withheld. Neither are we to take the enemy's spoils at our own expense, as Dad always equips and cares for His Soldiers!

THE WORD OF THE LORD CAME UNTO ME SAYING ...

"Dear Child, nothing in all creation is more important to Me than your well-being! You are My dream come true! Sin is abounding everywhere. Nevertheless, I don't want you to possess a consciousness of defeat, but one of victory. Your Essence is derived from another Locale. The Fragrance of Heaven is abundantly upon My Church. The closer each Little One gets to Me, the greater that Sweet Smelling Savor will be."

"You will begin recognizing the Heavenly Perfume in gatherings. It will be there, as is the Gold (remnants of Glory), since earth has never been closer to the Dad's Throne. There is an intersecting, or rubbing off, of the Presence...Heaven's Environment. Prepare to be impacted and empowered by that Unction. The hour is also swiftly arriving when the reaper will overtake the Sower. No sooner will the Seed be in the ground, than Life will spring forth. Each sown Word (seed) places a burden on the receiver (ground)!"

THINK IT NOT STRANGE

"So many in the Body feel that they have been singled out for selective attacks of negativity. However, what has come against your walk is only common to man. Regardless, the Body's weapons are not merely carnal, but mighty, powerful, spiritual, to the pulling down of strongholds. Understand, Special One, Satan is primarily upset with Me, not only over My position and place of authority, but because I chose to send Jesus, Heaven's Perfect Seed, to save a lost world and reverse the curse. And what did the Master do? He commanded you to go into all the world, fully preaching the Gospel with signs, wonders and miracles, healing the sick, casting out devils and raising the dead."

"Consequently, in an attempt to get even with the original Sender, the author of lies long ago decided that fiery darts would be launched against the Family, those being sent. That, too, was a grave error on his part, resulting in Satan's ultimate, vital downfall. Beloved, the enemy has already been legally defeated. Your job is to demonstrate that fact to this planet. For there is a revelation in the land, an unveiling of who the Bride really is in Christ. As you receive that impartation of knowledge, not only will salvation (healing) to the utmost be realized, but former attacks are to become greatest realms of Anointing. That is why the Creator of all has commanded that the weak should proclaim strength in their days of testing."

"Just as I turned Job's captivity, under a less perfect Covenant, while subsequently according more than ever before in his life and ministry, such will be the case with you. No weapon formed against the Kids can possibly prosper, because of the Blood and that marvelous testimony of victory. See yourself and others through the beautiful eyes of a God who has promised to perfect all that is of concern, keeping each Believer, as the Life of the Son runs through veins of the Redeemed. Shout for joy! The Promised Land is about to be entered, a great location of Glory, healing, deliverance, Power and provision!"

UPHOLDING ALL THINGS BY THE WORD!

"Has it not been written that I am upholding all things by the Word of My Power? Special Vessel, there should be no question, concerning wholeness in every region, profound success and certain victory. Creation itself is made up of atoms, protons, neutrons, molecules and cells. However, there are spaces within these entities. What comprises and fills each void? The answer flows directly from the Throne Room...My Word! Never concern yourself about healing and the total fulfillment of Our Covenant. Know, there is a Seed of Glory in all that exists, yearning and travailing for a manifestation of the Sons and Daughters of God. Satan is not running this show! You and I are! Intimacy with the Most High will produce the revelation!'

LET ME BE YOUR MIRROR

"Many of My Children enter Heaven without fully realizing, enjoying or fulfilling their destinies. There is a place by Me where the Glory is revealed. All people are mirrors, reflecting identity...some accurately, others not. Child, you are to look unto the Author and Finisher of your faith. He is your Big Brother, that role model each Christian is to emulate. Daddy is to be witnessed in His Son and through His other Youngsters! Oh, those greater works are so needed in this expanded, lost and hungry world. As did Enoch, lose yourself in Me. Walk with the Father until He sends forth that Chariot of Fire that will purge all not of Him and usher you into His long-sought Presence. Yes, your very face will glow with the Gold of Heaven, as did Moses' countenance, when he departed that meeting place! This has already begun. Think it not strange, as that is child's play, compared to what I'm about to do in the Church!"

YOU ARE THE APPLE OF HIS EYE

Again, you are the Apple of His eye! He is working in each Believer to will and do of the Kingdom's good pleasure. Dad is not looking for silver or golden vessels, but yielded containers in which the Glory can be stored and poured.

Take a moment, and contemplate the desires of your heart. Are they leaning in a direction of bringing honor and glory to the Father? Is pleasing Him number one priority. Are you poised for a total sellout?

SHIFTING IN THE SPIRIT

As we cultivate intimacy with God, there is an automatic shifting, if you will, from the natural to the supernatural. In other words, one begins acting and thinking precisely the way He does. His desires become ours. Dad's very thought translates into our next act. Then the act is transformed into a fact!

No greater love has any man, than he lay down his life for another. Jesus did that for us, didn't He? This, indeed, is the true measurement of an individual's growth in the Spirit.

IT'S NOT ABOUT MIRACLES

Some might say, "Paul, we have witnessed awesome miracles in your meetings, healings that bewilder medical science." Well, I agree. But that is not an indicator of my commitment or maturity in Him. What is? There can be only one response...love!

That patient said it well..."If he (my former boyfriend) were reduced to an ugly head with a giant zit, I would love him, forever, regardless!" Dad shares her mindset.

There is no debate, when contemplating the Father's affection toward the Church. He wants us connected to Him, "at the Jesus"...well in body, prospered, possessing all sufficiency in everything pertaining to each life and call.

This very moment, the Master Designer's eyes are running to and fro throughout the earth, attempting to find someone in whom He may show Himself strong, whose heart is made perfect toward Him. Let Dad love you that way!

Speak The Word:

I eagerly pursue and seek to acquire love. I make it my aim and my great quest in life.
1 Corinthians 14:1

For Further Study:

Leviticus 6-7
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Luke 8