Love Is Blind!

"The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion...to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor (Glory)." Isaiah 61:1-3

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

"Who will bring any charge against whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died...more than that, who was raised to life...is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?" Romans 8:33-35

"Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool." Isaiah 1:18

Have you ever walked through a mall, or other public place, and simply observed individuals...their characteristics, mannerisms, behaviors, idiosyncrasies? People are fascinating. Some appear impressive. Others suffer lack in that department. Yet, everyone is different and, indeed, special.

Often, I've wondered what attracts humans to each other, since many seem to defy all odds in choosing relationships at any level. It's sort of like babies. There are no ugly kids in the nursery, certainly not in Dad's! Proud parents sincerely believe their infant is the epitome of intelligence and beauty. A quick remedy for that posture is this question. Would you be thrilled about looking like a wrinkly, diaper-changeable baby, forever? Nevertheless, that little person can do no wrong and is an indisputable keeper!

In my life, a discovery has been made. Real love (Dad's) has nothing to do with sex, beauty, achievement or performance, contrary to the natural realm. The divorce rate in this nation clearly proves that point, since those attributes are not enough to keep people together. The highest level of love is about commitment, favoring the other, being willing to lay down a life, if necessary...often, one day at a time, to benefit the object of affection. In like fashion, Papa's love maintains no record of wrongs, invariably picks up where this eternal force (love) was originally ignored, rejected, trampled under foot. He refuses to even contemplate prior attacks or associated injustices. As with the prodigal son's father, there is simply a watching of the horizon for change, a return that will facilitate restoration and reconciliation.

Love sees beauty, even in a state of ashes, is constantly flowing to the recipient, creatively pondering new methods of expression and manifestation. God feels that way about us. And, as we walk in Him, that is precisely how the Christian behaves toward those with whom he deals. Conditions and reciprocity simply don't count, are not factored into the equation. A quality decision has been made to simply give your heart away. There abides a prophetic insight, calling those things which be not as though they were, until each becomes...that Word takes on flesh.

Even after returning from unprecedented Miracle Rallies where the Almighty's Presence and creative manifestations have touched multitudes, this Servant checks his heart. I have nothing in the natural to offer, but myself, having made a final determination to sell out completely. In Christ, we very naturally walk in the supernatural, where the sky's the limit, literally...an Open Heaven. He performs the works. The Yielded One is just there, in obedience to Him. What determines Paul's growth in the Lord has nothing to do with signs and wonders, but his heart. Am I loving the unlovely, serving the undeserving? If so, then there's a transformation taking place. The displays of Glory are wonderful and surely needed. But God is doing that, not I. His delight is derived from my willingness to be changed into His image. Along with the miraculous, the fruit are vital. They, too, win souls to the Master.

Oh, how Dad wants to convey that love. Let's grant the Holy Spirit free course as He imparts revelation.

Father's Blinders!

"Precious Child, there is only one means for you to fathom My boundless love. And that is by way of the Holy Spirit, during those Throne Room encounters. Come, let us reason together. Have I not frequently made that request through the Word? Why does Dad so desire those special times with His Offspring? The answer is simple. I yearn for each Member of the Family to experience Daddy's heart, one that will keenly and compassionately listen, understand and move on your behalf. The enemy has attempted to keep the Church from that double-sided (two way) street, longed for intimacy, fearful of Her arriving at a knowledge of the truth, concerning Papa's predisposition to show favor and grant those desires, which incidentally, have been placed on the inside of each Child by Yours Truly. That's right! For so long, you thought they were your dreams and visions. Nothing could be more inaccurate, as the Word is very direct in stating that the Great Artist has been painting destiny on the canvass of that heart from day one, working in you, both to will and do of Heaven's good pleasure. Forget all sins and other related compulsions. The Believer's job is to focus on Covenant, the finished work of Christ, permitting Me to embrace that beautiful, one-of-a-kind Treasure (you), personally formed by Dad within mother's womb. In so doing, the Law of the Spirit of Life will richly flow through every atom of your being. Consequently, relationship is achieved, then identity, discovery and recovery. As for your healing, the lessor is always included in the greater. Did Papa not request that you remember all of His benefits? This nugget is in the Book... 'Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases....' Sternly reject guilt, shame and condemnation, since they are not of Me. My manner of communicating is by way of building up, explaining and imparting the Contract (Covenant). And, by the way, chasten in Heaven's dictionary implies a gentle instructing, as one would any fragile child. I am totally blind to all of your mistakes. Love is like that. The Children have no negative past, only a positive present and future. Those weights (memories of sin, besetting compulsions and addictions) must be laid at the cross, in order to run the race into that land of promise, flowing with milk, honey...provision, health, empowerment, wealth and relationship, to name only a few. In these eyes...those that saw you first, before the foundation of the world, spot and wrinkle are nonexistent. And perfection (yours), this time, is not based on performance, but a decision Father has rendered."

Touched By Your Infirmities!

"Prepare for a surprise! Guess Who is on Dad's Mind every moment of the day? You are, Royal Heir! The oneness that will exist in these earthshaking hours of the Spirit will amaze the strongest skeptic, since I am instilling within the Bride a new heart. Sensitivity is to be so keen that My shed-abroad love will be instantly discerned, vertically and horizontally, If the Creator can perceive each pang of discomfort in the Church, such will be the case among and through Members of the Family. In plain terms, one Child will stub his toe, and another will say...'Ouch!' We are talking about the healing of all healings, a mending of the Body, favoring of the other, bearing burdens of the weak, not always pleasing self, a laying down of lives in every area. Hatred and discord will be impossible, as the Motivator of Change meticulously performs His job. Just as organs and systems, physically speaking, automatically go to the defense of an injured component, such will be the case with the Bride of Christ. This world will accurately declare that Father, Son, Holy Spirit and Joint-Heirs are just alike in nature, thought, word and deed. Darkness will not escape the onslaught and effects of this attack of Life. Those greater works are about to explode through the Sent Ones...you!"

Dr. Paul N. Gervais

Speak The Word:

I will love and I never fail because love never fails! 1 Corinthians 13:8

For Further Study:

2 Samuel 3-4
John 13:34-35
1 Corinthians 16

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