"I am the Vine, you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me, and I in him, bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me...cut off from vital union with Me...you can do nothing. If a person does not dwell in Me, he is thrown out as a (broken-off) branch and withers." John 15:5-6

"Ask of the Lord rain, in the time of the latter or spring rain. It is the Lord who makes lightnings, which usher in the rain and give men showers of it, to every one grass in the field." Zechariah 10:1

"And the Lord went before them by day in the pillar of cloud, to lead them along the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night." Exodus 13:21

"Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain, in the first month." Joel 2:23

I often wonder what life was really like, one-hundred years ago. How did people process back then? What were their concerns and major focuses? Was the majority of each day spent ruminating and brooding over the past, present and future? Did the men, women and children of that era ever contemplate an evolving world, such as the one we're living in today?

Over the weekend, while returning home from a local mall, the Holy Spirit emphasized an excellent and timely point, relative to a "dumbing down" process experienced by almost everyone on this planet. He was basically alluding to a desensitization of thought patterns, morals, mores, behaviors, criteria for acceptability, the fact that what used to really matter and move most people, as late as ten years ago, no longer has any significant impact in the present.

For example, as a child, "Father Knows Best" and "Make Room For Daddy" were programs that drew vast numbers of viewers on a weekly basis. I'm talking about real families here, functional systems comprised of loving and caring mothers, fathers and children, most of whom blended well with one another. They were conscientious, enjoyed meals around the table, and usually dressed for dinner. If the fast food industry had existed at that time, it would have rapidly gone under, yielding to a slower world and keener recognition of values.

Wholesomeness was the media's theme of each presentation. The audience walked away from their sets, likely huge and heavy ones at that, feeling good about themselves and others. Love, caring, soundness and understandable content promoted a sense of well-being. A concurrent model of tranquility and security remained the norm in radio and television land. Never once was the Lord's Name used in vain. Dirty words? Not on your life!

Having been in the broadcasting field for many years, I'll tell you this. Each of us had to be tested and licensed in various industry-related modules by the Federal Communications Commission. My exam was taken in Boston. One point became perfectly clear. Treat each microphone and camera as a "live" piece of gear, not unlike a gun. That "On The Air" sign, illuminated or not, meant nothing at all. The broadcaster of that day was continually connected to his audience in one way or another, reputation included. Professionals monitored their actions and language when in the studio. If I were to curse within the context of a news broadcast, the FCC would have been over me like stink on skunk. Potentially huge fines and possible prison sentences were invariably hanging over the heads of licensees. The Government, indeed, regularly monitored our performance and presentation, making "surprise" visits to networks and stations falling under their aegis. That wasn't a whole long time ago, either.

In 2007, sex and swearing seem rampant on twenty four hour a day basis. Instead of three local channels, from whence young and old alike might choose, we now have hundreds. In spite of the fact that a person can only watch one at a time, people are loaded with multiple options, while chaos and confusion sadly rule as a subsequent fruit of their decisions.

There are too many choices. Situational comedies and other popular shows bombard America with portrayed dysfunction, fragmented and broken family systems, more questions than answers, deviancy, instrumental helplessness and hopelessness, an absence of respect for life, and extreme insensitivity toward others. All of this encourages a numbing of human sensitivity, a "dumbing down" of objectivity and healthy responses.

Anything goes! The younger set, in particular, would roll on the floor, laughing, if a healthy family setting were presented, a lifestyle challenging current schemas. And to think, it took less than a decade for us to reach this level of "dumbing down" and embracing what was once deemed despicable.

Has that not also occurred in the spirit realm? The revelator presented an earthshaking truth this afternoon, preparing the Church for what lies directly ahead in Her Glory to Glory progression. Scripture tells the reader that His Presence brings a fullness of joy. For the most part, over the years I've correctly, but only partially interpreted the meaning behind God's marvelous promise. Heaven most recently shed further insight into the completeness of this verse's implication.

Surely, when praying and praising, Christ assumes a vital position in our lives, that of richly residing within His praises. However, a sick, poor, emotionally oppressed, or dead person obviously cannot admit to joy's fullness in their respective states. Where does that completeness of joy abide? Glad you asked! The answer can be found in the Bible. Miracles, signs and wonders, a restoration and reconciliation of all things, are major components of that gift.

The healing of an ill baby puts a smile on any family's face. Resurrections invite ecstasy. Removal of yokes and setting captives free put a spring in anyone's step. That's true "fullness of joy," without question! The Good News about that is this significant point. Matthew 10:8 is the Believer's mandate and resolve. You and I are to perform those "greater works than these," a prelude culminating in "joy unspeakable and full of Glory!"

Journeying back to today's generation, as adults, we, too, function from a similar desensitized mindset of deception, despair and defeat. Internal dialogues misleadingly conclude that our children must already know about their parents' past, and relationship with the Lord, including experiences and truths...the good, bad and ugly. In essence, we erroneously conclude that they have been infused, via osmosis or some other similar influence, with our knowledge, what we take for granted in life, inclusive of what has transpired over former years, before and after birth.

Sadly, the latest generation doesn't have a clue. We are living amongst large numbers of people who simply were not around when quality and sanity were more prevalent. Their baseline is in what they've been told, along with that which observation and the senses impart.

This dilemma is precisely why the Holy Spirit has been pulling out all stops and focusing on the Bride, His Church, those who believe, taking us back to our roots of simplicity and inner-holiness...not a behavior, but the Person of Jesus Christ. God's Word has invariably been humanity's check and balance system for life, prosperity, Covenant and Commission. A knowledge of the Redeemer's finished work, accompanied by an unveiling of the Family's joint-heirship, will establish a new spin on both identity and empowerment, thus resulting in destiny revealed, a plundering of hell and populating of Heaven.

In the days of the Spirit, and we're surely there now, knowledge will increase and abound. Prophetically, I can tell you that Heaven's plan is uncovered through the revelatory and experiential. The confirmation of God's Word, in a new and potent way, is upon this earth. Throne Room intimacy remains a prelude to Glory's discovery and subsequent manifestations, a level where we will "be like them that dream." Our reaction to this newness ..."Pinch me! Is this really happening in the now?"

Topping that one, the Most High leaves no room or doubt for disappointment, exclaiming, "I will do above and beyond what you are able to ask or think." So, the moment we envision an exploit, the Third Person of the Trinity will "one up" that perception with an awe-inspiring move, transporting the Bride into a new realm of Glory's Fifth Dimension.

Don't try to figure out the Lord. Be available and obedient. Those internal nudgings and promptings, which are sustained and confirmed by the Word, can be trusted. He will move as the Wind, in unprecedented, unparalleled and unpredictable fashion. We are His Weather Men and Women, reporting what's discernible by our Radar, man's spirit. The Christian doesn't call the shots. He prophetically proclaims them. Our Savior's Followers, instant in and out of season, must be poised to move. "New" is the resounding word for this day!

The Standby is ready to build upon the Believer's current foundation. Let's enjoy His instruction.

"Redeemed Child, reflect on the Savior's last words, a shout, resoundingly heard throughout eternity, in all dimensions. 'It is finished!' represents that last spiritual penny paid for salvation to the uttermost. Plainly stated, the Master was victoriously announcing, 'I've done all necessary to secure a return and reversal of what was originally lost when man fell in the Garden.' Your bill has been completely covered by the One Who chose to enter earth's environment, settling the sin, sickness, poverty, death, empowerment, authority, dominion and victory matter, once and for all. The blood of animals, those individual sacrifices, were merely a stopgap measure, leading up to fulfillment of the greatest of all prophecies, the forthcoming arrival of Heaven's King of Kings. Love opened that door, releasing the Son into an unfamiliar atmosphere of sin and a myriad of associated byproducts. Imagine stepping out of God's Presence into an alien realm where iniquity was rampant and out of control. Hear this well. Jesus didn't choose to lay down His life with even the smallest amount of uncertainly. He remained certain of Glory's call, along with that which would imminently follow His great resurrection and ascension. Never once did the Author and Finisher of the Revelatory remove His spiritual eye from the Father's heart. Consequently, the Lord walked in a unique Presence, perpetually repelling darkness of every form for the entrance of Light, Love and Life. Give this careful thought. Any man, woman or child, choosing to acknowledge destiny's Leader in all of their ways will assuredly be kept from missing the mark (sinning) and failing. Additionally, a further benefit of that stand translates into the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ freely flowing, wherever the Standby leads. Since the lesser is included in the greater, forgiveness of sin and healing of the body...Divine health, become automatic. Darkness and negativity cannot survive Glory's Presence in that venue. Furthermore, the road becomes gloriously paved with blessings, serendipitous displays of the miraculous, coming upon and overtaking the Followers of the Father's Internal Cloud. A majority of that which the Church has been seeking and interceding for, will become 'auto shipments' from the Secret Place. Again, does the Word not declare that the steps of a righteous man are ordained of the Lord? We're looking at a candle power of illumination here, a single nudging and prompting at a time, the necessity of walking by faith, breaking out of individual comfort zones, setting aside old ways and religious spirits, in favor of affixing one's eye on that revelatory's Radar Screen, while performing those greater works than these. There has never been such an interest in, or hunger for, the Supernatural. Worldly magicians come and go. Some are quite impressionable upon senses that are easily deceived. Yet, I will pour forth the contents of Heaven with a palpable and tangible Presence, warming respective hearts and imparting a knowledge of their Source, going well beyond what man or hell is able to accomplish in the attainment of this world's attention. Humanity yearns for love and a hearing ear. Reflect upon your God's intent behind creation...fellowship, Presence, dominion, authority and unceasing, unbreakable blessings. All has been 'paid forward' through the finished work of your Role Model for behavior, results and forward movement. That wafer-thin membrane, separating Glory's content from earth's gravitational pull, has many rents. A birthing points in your direction, that of the Delivery Room. Command ye Me! Call those things which be not as though they were, and watch them become, in the form of rain!"

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Heaven richly moved upon those attending a recent Miracle Rally conducted by Dr. Paul Gervais, in Rutland, Vermont. Tangible manifestations of Glory Dust, Gold crowns and crosses, whole rows of teeth (Gold), as well as physical healings, in response to words of knowledge, are depicted on the fifteen-minute, digitally produced (color) video. This is a moving production! Catching the reactions of recipients to the Father's miraculous in their lives was extremely touching. In this period of temporary oppression, it's so refreshing to witness Heaven's appetizer of what's ahead for the world and Body of Christ. The clip is awesome! Dr. Tom Kiley, a Senior Pastor on the Leadership Team, is providing the video for a love gift of fifteen dollars, including postage. Should you desire a copy, write to him directly. Include your name and mailing address. Checks should be made out to Wellspring of Life Christian Center. In addition, an audio cassette of each Miracle Service (three) can be procured for five dollars each...three for fifteen dollars.

Ordering Information:

Wellspring of Life Christian Center
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18 Chaplin Avenue
Rutland, Vermont 05701

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Speak The Word:

"I abide in Christ and let His words abide in me. I bear much fruit and glorify God." John 15:7-8

For Further Study:

Isaiah 13-14
Psalm 33
John 14:21-26

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