Mercy's Encounter!

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion (mercy) and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

"You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love (mercy) to all who call to you." Psalm 86:5

"As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, 'Jesus, Master, have pity (mercy) on us!' When he saw them, he said, 'Go, show yourselves to the priests.' And as they went, they were cleansed." Luke 17:12-14

"It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy." Romans 9:16

How could we possibly live without the Standby, that One Jesus personally sent to lead humanity into all truth? With and in Him, the Follower of Christ can do all things, from obliterating demonic influences and setting captives free, to acquiring wisdom, an exact understanding of the Word that will overcome every obstacle, provide answers, both in and out of season, and literally bring Heaven to earth.

Just last weekend, while walking through the Maine Mall in South Portland, a personal encounter with the Holy Spirit was experienced, one that has literally changed my life, not to mention the way I now react to things that seemingly make no sense, to people who mean well, but lack sensitivity, and sometimes common courtesy in terms of behavior, understanding, appreciation, sympathy and empathy.

Strolling past stores and shoppers, I was prompted to ponder my own spiritual journey, Heaven's breathtaking signs and wonders in the services, as well as those costly seasons of total surrender and obedience. Memories surfaced, when God issued mandates to lay down my life in special ways for others, occasions when little to no appreciation was shown for what the Father had done through His Kid. Countering that, four or five examples of being blessed over the years were brought to my attention. It's wonderful how one never forgets acts of kindness and recognition, tender encouragement from individuals who take a moment to care. Those ten lepers of Jesus' day, hurting individuals, crying out for mercy, popped into my thoughts. The Master wasted no time cleansing them, in direct compassionate response to their heart-piercing pleas. Yet, only one returned to give thanks.

Just three weeks ago, I learned from numerous out-of-state individuals that two internationally known and respected leaders, who operate in the prophetic and miraculous, validated this ministry on Trinity Broadcasting Network during their respective programs. In essence, they advised..."Leave Dr. Paul alone. His Anointing, the Gold manifestations and associated outpourings, are of God!" That thrilled me beyond measure. It was unsolicited and unexpected. Dad does have a way of vindicating and validating His Children! Know this. We are to resist getting into personal battles, but instead. meticulously carry out orders. Our responsibility it to salute no man along the way, overcome (defeat) evil with good, take complete advantage of the Most High's promise of being a friend to our friends and an enemy to those enemies. He knows how to do both. Conduiting Love, Light and Life is the Bride's call...dispensing Throne Room Medication, while refusing the entrance of darkness and negativity.

When the Gold Dust appeared on Dr. Paul Crouch and me during a live worldwide telecast, TBN reportedly had never received such overwhelming reaction to one feature, via telephone, emails, the Postal Service and faxes, than it did that day. My lines in Maine were flooded. Invitations arrived from all over the world. Our Miracle Rallies continue producing the same, and even greater, manifestations. People are so hungry for God. They react quickly to Heaven's appetizers. There's something about the Lover of Souls that attracts all creation.

Regardless of what the Lord does in and through us, we are also human. At least, such was the case when I last checked. The Body of Christ has been under attack for two-thousand years. Some Soldiers carry around scars from various battles, internal shredding and bruises within the soul, which cannot be seen by the naked eye. Yet, they're present, awaiting the Holy Spirit's vital touch. Church, it's coming! Expect those deep wounds to be healed. I am truly awaiting that day of being far from all oppression, when Heaven's Twins...Goodness and Mercy, visibly and tangibly pursue my every step.

Let's return to my experience at the Mall. I had just entered Best Buy, the last store in the complex. Again, there was an internal reflection on destiny. "What's next, Father? Minister directly to this soul, precious Holy Spirit. Pour forth that Oil. Deal with Paul's scars. Satisfy the proverbial itch that can't be scratched by the hand of flesh." Prophetically and conjointly, this sentence was softly uttered..."Papa, have mercy on me!" An explosion could be heard in that Fifth Dimension. The Glory was triggered and released. It's overflow was about to be witnessed.

From the corner of my eye, to the left, I noticed a middle-aged women who was heading in the same direction, toward an exit and outside parking lot. Within three feet of me, her body convulsed, as if it had been struck in the stomach by some invisible Force. Still moving, she looked at me strangely...a glance that swiftly shifted from astonishment to compassion. What happened next blew Paul Gervais away!

"I'm sorry! Oh, I'm so, so sorry!" Her empathetic comments didn't cease there. The stranger had clearly picked up on what was going on in my spirit, those painful areas, the fact that I had thrown myself over onto the mercy of God. In effect, the Great High Priest, having been touched by the feeling of our infirmities, was prophesying through this nearby vessel, sending a message to His Servant in Maine, exclaiming, "I understand. It's okay. We're in this together and can't fail. Keep throwing yourself over onto My mercy. Your yoke and burden will be light (Light...Revelation Knowledge) and easy."

I will never be the same from that evening forward. We don't have to remain in control. My Spirit had been well aware of that fact. Nevertheless, most of us, having previously placed burdens on the altar of Life, have a tendency to take each back and fix them on our own. God truly expressed Himself through that Divine (Mall) appointment, suggesting that the Believer doesn't have to walk around in fear, discouragement, pain and confusion. Instead, we are to throw ourselves over onto Daddy's mercy, that marvelous place of resignation and personal abandonment. Weights and sin-consciousness are consequently cast aside, while He works out the details and performs the previously impossible.

Listen closely! God's mercy is compassion with an empathic component. When a quality decision is made to ongoingly function from that venue, the Christian immediately shifts to the cutting edge of the miraculous. An expectancy follows. Something extremely supernatural also transpires on the inside. Doubts, fears and worries yield to an anticipatory excitement. Rest becomes automatic. The Creator is free to act!

I Give Up!

"Contemplate those words, Beloved! Giving up is not surrendering, but instead, conduiting all acts and concerns in a vertical direction (up) to the Throne Room, where My Mercy Seat never ceases in pouring forth all that grace embraces. This is a timely revelation. How many years have you been carrying around fear, doubt and pain, living far beneath your rights and privileges, as Blood-bought Children of the Kingdom? One day would be too long in Dad's eyes. Does the Word not say, the weak are to confess strength? In your weakness is My strength made perfect. From Grace flows Mercy. Goodness follows next in line. Jesus went about doing 'good' during his earthly ministry, plundering hell with exploits, in the process. As He is, you have become. Remember those occasions when He would exclaim...'Father....?' Actually, the Sent One was throwing Himself over onto My Mercy, drawing from Heaven's unlimited supply of sufficiency in all pertaining to life and godliness. Give up, Child! Toss everything in Glory's direction. Once more, giving up isn't quitting, but surrendering and looking up, a posturing for redemption, expectancy and promotion, turning each matter over to Me for restructuring, restoration and reconciliation. Sow unto the Spirit. From Him will you also reap. The only load you're to carry is that Unction from the Holy One...Love, Light and Life. The Good News must be delivered, not only in Word, but Power and deed, since no revelation from Me is void of the Anointing necessary to bring itself to pass. Stress and other forms of pain are foreign and contradictory to both Covenant and destiny. The Youngsters' burden is Light, from which will flow goodness and mercy, directly followed by signs and wonders. Prepare to carry a lighter load. In fact, it will be a 'Light (revealed truth) load!' A unique sensitivity is infusing the Body of Christ, one that will actually feel and bear the burdens of the weak. They'll be a preferring and sharing in these days of the Spirit, an unparalleled willingness and yearning to do the Father's good pleasure. Wrongs will be righted in all departments. The old is making way for the new!"

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Dr. Paul N. Gervais

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I have the Holy Spirit, therefore I am full of power! Acts 1:8

For Further Study:

Amos 6:7
Psalm 129
John 14:8-14

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