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

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, that type of Daddy is committed to our well-being and success, in all pertaining to life and godliness.

Because of that, 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.

The Vision (8-24-99):

Prophetically, I perceive a thin membrane between the seen and unseen. That transparent film has begun to stretch, as the Lord dilates the womb of each Believer's spirit, preparing to birth the greatest manifestation of love, joy and Power, ever witnessed on the face of this earth. Progressively, there's a tearing, as rivers of living water flow from the womb (spirit) of the Bride, that place in which each Christian has been gestating the Word...dreams, visions, promises and destiny, the very language of the Holy Spirit, God's heart-cry.

Following that unveiling, the Word of the Lord came unto me, saying, "Even though you've become weary in travailing and awaiting the promise, be of good cheer! There has been steady growth and a strengthening of faith on the inside. The vision, what has been revealed to your heart, is for an appointed season and will not always tarry. Wait for it with keen anticipation. You have stood, Precious One, with great patience and endurance. Birthing and a rich harvest are just around the corner. Realize that the enemy has attempted to abort the child (dream or vision) ...My highest plan for your life and ministry, in many ways, including criticism, discouragement, despondency and despair, even using others, often those closest to you. But his efforts have been totally foiled. Your tears are about to be turned into joy, as that resistance against the Covenant has gone on long enough. I, personally, have been watching over My revelation seed to perform it. Prepare for your season of suddenlies. The pain of the past will surely be forgotten, as the faithful rejoice in the promises, a place where My revelation takes on flesh, remaining in full view of all, yes, even the doubters. First there will be a rupturing of that membrane, between Heaven and earth, followed by streams of compassion (Living Water) for the lost and hurting, then a manifestation of Heaven's Presence...signs, wonders and miracles. Watch that confession! Spoken words will possess more power and authority than ever before. Be certain to articulate only that which builds up, restores and reconciles...truly, the Spirit of Elijah in the Church. Behold! I am about to do a new thing. Promotion will come. Your expectancy must be from Me. Prepare to enter into a large place for the Father's glory. Rejoice! All will fall in line with the Blood-bought contract. Deliverance is nigh!!"

Commune With Me

"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 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 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!"

What Did Paul Do?

"Well, first, he sought the Father's face for deliverance. My response was immediate. Appropriate that Unction from the Holy One. Paul ongoingly renewed his mind, permitting the Spirit to rule and reign. Then, he, indeed, went on to dreams and visions. Satan was not able to rule another day, after insight was gained. When your Savior announced to the world...It is finished!, all had been done to reverse the curse and deliver the Believer from every manner of sin, sickness, death, darkness and evil. In Christ, humanity no longer has to live beneath Heaven's best. Your salvation is, vitally and legally, to the uttermost. No stone has been left unturned. The Covenant provides protection, prosperity, a long life and world-changing Anointing. Paul learned that his spirit was the Lord's candle, the precise locale, in which I make known My will...one step, or candle power, at a time, trusting what he heard on the inside. Reflect on the mighty work accomplished by him. Would the Father want anything less for your life and ministry?"

Surely, Goodness and Mercy Shall 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.

The fact is, God is constantly speaking, instructing us, concerning where to go, what to say and do. Sadly, we do not always hear, even though He is firmly poised to teach each child how to walk in His Presence, be healed, prospered and effective.

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!

Often, it is not a lack of confidence, concerning whether God has said something to you, or me, but an uncertainty as to who said it. Was that Voice mine, or the enemy's? The Father speaks in specifics, providing guidance, one step at a time. Don't expect the whole picture

. 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.

The Word declares, God deals with us through the spirit-man, or heart. Therefore, if you are going to hear Him, that will transpire within your spirit (heart). Learn to turn off those head thoughts...the thinker portion. Attend to the knower, your renewed spirit.

"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.

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

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