And a word about learning to hear the Voice of God A word through Dr. Paul Gervais Web site: http://www.weblinker.com/gervais/
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Standing before the open casket of a young lady who had obviously been taken, prematurely, I found myself in what appeared to be a church setting, with a small group of people quietly sitting in their chairs. While looking at that still frame, compassion, emanating from every pore, increasingly welled up in my spirit. All of a sudden, the girl began to move, struggling to free herself from death's horrible grip. The funeral director stepped in, exclaiming, "That is enough! It's time to bury the body." With righteous indignation, I turned to him and retorted, "No! This isn't right." He wasted little time backing off. As a firm stand was taken, both the Grace of God and Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ took over. The lady, awesomely struck by Resurrection Power of God, slowly opened her eyes and was extracted from the premises.

THE WORD OF THE LORD CAME TO ME...

The Word of the Lord came unto me, saying, "This is indicative of what I have planned for these wonderful days of My Spirit. Evil will be overcome with good. Where sin, or its byproducts, abounds, Grace will much more abound. Light is about to dispel darkness. Nothing will be able to stand in the way, as you are willing and obedient to the revelation. The young girl in that night vision represents what the enemy has been permitted to accomplish in this world, while many helplessly stand by, not realizing their rights and privileges in the Kingdom, readily accepting Satan's antics, in some cases, attributing them to Me. Victims have been many. Contemplate that scene, when the woman with an issue of blood made her way through that great press and touched the hem of the Master's garment, drawing from My ability...the Anointing. Such will be the case, as you go about, vitally reversing the curse, yes, even performing greater works than these. Trust that Unction, the excellency of the Power, within. The Believer will always have sufficiency in everything pertaining to life and godliness."

FAITH WORKS BY LOVE--THE OUTPOURING WILL BE PHENOMENAL

"The casketed lady [in the dream]wanted out of her prison. Bystanders were more embalmed than she, basically in doubt and unbelief. I was looking for a gap stander, one who would be moved with bowels of compassion, poised as a conduit of Life for a lost and dying world. As My Church comes alive, in more ways than one, the outpouring will be phenomenal. Nothing can get in the way, or stop Me, not even the very gates of hell. It is time for the Sleeping Giant to arise in majesty, Glory and spender, fully and rightfully assuming Her role as victor, taking authority over the works of Satan. However, know this!

A PERIOD WHEN THE "UNREDEEMABLE" WILL BE SAVED... THE "UNHEALABLE", HEALED

Love will launch this marvelous move, a period when the unredeemable will be saved, the unhealable, healed, the unreachable, reached. I am about to perform a new work. Prepare! Refuse mediocrity. Count the cost. Make a quality decision to follow the Holy One. Totally surrender! The impossible is about to become possible. Remember, faith-filled words, from your heart and mouth, dominate the law of sin and death. Prophesy to those dead bones. Then the Wind (Holy Spirit) will breathe life into each and every atom. Allow the Father's compassion to flow from your innermost being. And surely, these signs shall follow! I will do far beyond what you could ever ask, think, dream or imagine!"

HEARING FROM GOD

"But ye believe not, because ye are not my sheep, as I have said unto you. My sheep shall hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." John 10:26, 27

AS MENTIONED PREVIOUSLY IN A WORD TO HIS SHEEP

"Heaven and earth have never been closer than they are, this very moment. In fact, the two are embracing one other. The Glory of the former is about to be poured out onto the latter, in these days of the Spirit. This is truly the most exciting time to be alive, particularly with His Life flowing through each and every pore, setting at liberty those bruised by the enemy.

Contemplate the intensity of Father's affection, for a moment. When was the last time you counted the strands on a loved one's head? For some, that may be easy. Regardless, the very hairs on your scalp have been numbered by the Creator of this marvelous universe."

That just blows me away! How much more intimate and caring could anyone be? Surely, He is committed to our well-being and success, in all pertaining to life and godliness.

As a result, never has it been easier to hear the Father's Voice...yes, His very heartbeat. That Blood on the Mercy Seat, in the Heavenly Holy of Holies, is loudly and clearly articulating the Word and will of the Most High.

NOTHING TOO SMALL OR FOOLISH FOR DAD'S COUNSEL

"You have an invitation to walk in My Spirit, constantly, without breaking intimacy. There is nothing in the Word contradicting that mandate and privilege. I will personally guide each Child with an eye of love and compassion. Please know, Dear One, nothing is too small or foolish for Dad's counsel. Your effectiveness and success fully depend upon recognizing that Christ abides within the heart of man to reveal hope, or the revelation of My Glory...that blueprint, dream, vision, ultimate destiny. Grace works best, when there is an obedience to those nudgings and promptings of the Holy Spirit, the Revelator and Power Agent of the Trinity, who is fully committed in prospering everything, to which that hand has been placed. Your walk is loaded with moment by moment votes, as so many are halting between two opinions, just prior to great days of the mighty outpouring. This is decision time for My Church. Cast down those vain imaginations and high thoughts, which have kept you from the fulness of the Covenant, those Blood bought rights and benefits. Lean not unto your own understanding. Begin confessing the fact...My Mind is within. That is where we enjoy rich fellowship and deep sharing, the location of revelation."

The Apostle Paul was brought to my attention, during that Throne Room encounter, the manner in which he finally surrendered to the will of Christ. God's call was richly upon his life!

PAUL'S IDENTITY

"Consider My servant, Paul, once an oppressor and persecutor of Believers, an enemy of the cross. Following that Damascus Road experience, not only did his name change, but the Apostle's identity, as well. Going from chief of the sinners to wronging no man, he learned cultivation of intimacy, how to clearly hear the Father's Voice, knowing that he could enjoy independence in all circumstances, by controlling them with faith-filled words, thus dominating the law of sin and death. How did he acquire that closeness and knowledge? The answer is clear. Both arrived as a direct result of spending quality time in the Throne Room, practicing My Presence, hearing and obeying that still, small Voice. As you draw nigh unto Me, a new identity will be achieved. No longer will the world perceive God's Children as the tail, but head. I shall bring you into a large place for a manifestation of Heaven's Glory. In fact, My will is for all to be transformed into the image of Christ...spirit, soul, body and ministry. There will surely be opposition for the Word's sake. Anticipate that! While learning your Father's ways, the evil one will immediately show up to negatively pattern-interrupt revelation, rob the seed of Truth, if you will, since he realizes I can do nothing, without first telling My servants, the prophets. Satan despises imparted Truth, since Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy. Boldly declare what you hear in those moments with Me. Guard all dreams and visions. Much depends upon gestating and birthing that hope (blueprint)...yes, even in the wilderness. For each conscientious Child will be led out of that place of Divine impartation, in the Power of the Spirit, to do unprecedented business for the Kingdom. All that I am, and have, will back up your words, even My angel forces!"

GOD'S PROCESS -- INTIMACY, REVELATION, INCUBATION, AND MANIFESTATION

"Much was revealed to Paul, as he grew, via faith and commitment. In fact, that chosen vessel was often ushered into My Presence, afforded precious fellowship and much needed revelation for the Church. To keep him from being exalted above measure (spending time with Me, being impregnated with revelational knowledge), recipient of the Word, the enemy sent forth a buffeting spirit, as he has in your walk...a smoke screen to rob joy and deter. What was the Father's response to the Apostle's plea for assistance? Paul was told that Dad's Grace was sufficient to get the job done, force those opposing demons to flee. Know that all authority, in Heaven and on earth, has been totally accorded the Church. Believer, Satan has nothing in you. He's been a liar from the beginning, with absolutely no creative ability, only a desire to counterfeit and cloud truth. Use the authority Paul had. Embrace intimacy with Me. Out of that will surely proceed revelation and manifestation. Then, watch his minions run! Never feel attacks are to be tolerated. Have I not promised to make a way of escape, promoting you to a place of being far from all oppression? That thorn in the flesh was a contrary move to hold back My servant, Paul. But it didn't work. He ran the race well! You will, too!"

SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY WILL FOLLOW YOU

"So many of My children anticipate trouble, always looking over their shoulders. That is not Heaven's will for your life. Surely, goodness and mercy (Mine) are to be the hallmark of your walk, a location of peace, joy, power and a sound mind. Settle for nothing less. As you stand on My Word, remaining willing and obedient, the best will be delivered. No good thing will be withheld. Satan cannot enter that Secret Place of the Most High, which has solely been reserved for us!. Don't resign yourself to defeat. Absolute liberation belongs to those loving and serving their God!"

A LESSON FROM PAUL

"Use My Grace, Child! Take full advantage of that entity. He is rich and plentiful in mercy. His compassion is limitless. The Believer must come into a full recognition of who he is in Me! Use this as a test. If those attacks do not belong in Christ's space, they have to right to yours, either (spirit, soul, body, life and ministry). Draw a line in the sand. However, recognize that I cannot do that for you, as the Body has been given Power, authority, dominion...yes, even the keys to the Kingdom. So, go! Preach the Gospel. Heal the sick. Raise the dead. Freely you have received (Power, after the Holy Spirit came upon you). Freely dispense, give it away! Do the binding and loosing, while I back you up, confirming words, emanating from your mouth, with signs following. Remember, My Grace is surely sufficient!"

Revelation knowledge is the key to developing your spirit, while enhancing one's ability to hear from God. It only takes a single word from Him to change an entire life, or ministry.

If we put trust in the Lord, leaning not unto our own understanding, acknowledging Him, He has promised to direct the Believer's path (Proverbs 3:5). But, in order for that to happen, Christians must learn how to hear the Father's Voice.

NOT JUST FOR PASTORS, EVANGELISTS, PROPHETS

Many feel that he speaks solely to pastors, evangelists and prophets. That is not the case. The Father created you for intimacy with Him...two way communication, untold blessings, a walk lavished with manifestations. Christians are His sheep, people who can hear from Heaven.

The key to hearing is faith. That is how the Kingdom operates. The Bible says, "Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6)." Therefore, reception must be achieved the same way...by faith!

EXPECTANCY REQUIRED

Anticipate revelation! Unless there is expectancy, there will be no preparation. Without preparation, manifestation won't be forthcoming. In your prayer time, simply say, "Speak to me, Lord. I have ears to hear. What would you like to share?" That is expectation!

Obedience will, also, establish you in a position to hear from God. Occasionally, when He talks to His Children, there will be instruction for mid-course corrections, clearing the Throne Room's pathway for us to come boldly and receive.

The Lord speaks to each heart. Proverbs 20:27 says, "The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly." You are a spirit, created in the likeness and image of the Father. Man doesn't have a spirit, but is one, possessing a soul (mind, intellect, will, emotions, dreams, visions). He lives in a body, that earth suit.

PAUL, WHY CAN'T I HEAR FROM GOD THE WAY SOME DO?

"Paul, why can't I hear from Dad with these ears?" That's because spiritual goes with spirit; carnal seeks carnal; and natural connects with natural.

The component in man, most like the Father, is his spirit, the part of you that became reborn, once Jesus was accepted as Lord and Savior. The mind wasn't born-again. That has to be renewed. Neither was your body. The shell is to be quickened, made alive, healed and kept well, by the Holy Spirit. Deep calls unto deep! The Believer's spirit is the receiver, attuned to His (Daddy's)...that Transmitter...the Revealer of Truth, inside.

God's desire is to guide us through the inner-man. His ear is at the center of your heart. So, we are to become Christ-inside minded, charging those batteries of our spiritual pagers with the Word.

FOUR PRINCIPLES TO USE IN HEARING HIS VOICE

The Lord has provided four basic principles for us to use, in trying, or testing, His Voice:

1. The revelation always lines up with the Word.
2. Faith will be required.
3. Boldness and courage will be major components of walking in that dream or vision.
4. It will usually go against the world's logic and reason, not always make a whole lot of sense.

Open those ears, right now. Your Father is beyond eager to fellowship and reveal His Heart!

Dr. Paul N. Gervais

Speak The Word: I hearken to wisdom, and I dwell securely and in confident trust. I am quiet, without fear of dread or evil. Proverbs 1:33

For Further Study:

Jonah 2-3
Psalm 132
Proverbs 4:7-9