The Testimony Of The Trial

Job said:“When He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”

[Job 23:10; cf Jas 1:12]

Christ so loved His bethrothed church (wife to be) that He gave Himself for her; that He might sanctify her, and cleanse her with the washing of water by His word; that He might present her to Himself a glorious bride, not having spot or wrinkle. [Eph 5:25-27]

AFTER the promise of everlasting life, to whosoever believe in Christ, now comes the Devil (as God's appointed opposition); to be used to prove that “What therefore God has (made one) joined together, let no man (separate) put asunder.”

[Jn 3:16; Matt 19:6]

God's “eternal purpose,” which He purposed in Christ, is “that He might make known the riches of His glory (which is Christ IN us) in dealing with the vessels of His mercy; which He has prepared (before the foundation of the world) for His glory.” [Eph 3:11; Rom 9:23-AMP]

The Testimony Of The Trial is that GOD IS ABLE to keep you from falling, and present you faultless before the presence of His glory, with exceeding joy. To Him be glory, and majesty, dominion and power, both now and for ever, Amen! [Jude 24]

ThenSingsMySoul:

EVEN SO, COME, LORD JESUS, COME.

EVEN SO, TO TAKE YOUR BRIDE AWAY.

HOW MY SOUL LONGS TO BE WITH YOU, MY LORD;

EVEN SO, EVEN SO, COME, LORD JESUS, COME.

Jenelsie's Corner (#221)

My Family,

Our Lord has given us a unique experience in our assembling together on Wednesday evenings.  The approach of question and answer has resulted in a greater understanding about the way of God, particularly concerning trial, tribulation, and trouble.  HE says to HIS people:  “With all your getting, get an understanding.”

If you don’t usually attend on Wednesday, I believe you will be blessed when you come and hear how the Holy Ghost is teaching.  If you come occasionally, I believe you will profit by clearing your calendar once again to come.  Whatever your case, as our Lord would provoke you, HE will also strengthen you to walk in the provocation.

Hallelujah!  Hallelujah to our Lord!

Love in Christ Jesus,

Sister Jenelsie

Pastor’s wife

Jenelsie's Corner (#220)

Dear Grace and Truth Family,

We are truly a blessed fellowship of believers in the Lord Jesus.  Our GOD, even our FATHER, has given us a pastor according to HIS heart, which has fed us with knowledge and understanding about HIMSELF.  Pastor was known by God before he was formed in the belly of Rev. Howell.  Before he was delivered from her womb, GOD had sanctified and ordained him a prophet to Grace and Truth.  When he opens his mouth, the WORD of the LORD comes to us.

We can also reflect over the years of how FATHER GOD has used pastor to shepherd us unto our GREAT SHEPHERD, the LORD JESUS.  The vision of JESUS, LORD of LORDS and KING of KINGS has been made plain, and we have grown in HIS grace, being filled with the knowledge of HIS will in wisdom.  Pastor was made a minister according to the plan and dispensation of GOD for us, to fulfill HIS WORD.  Even the mystery of HIS “will” is now made manifest to us, HIS saints at Grace and Truth.  Yes, the mystery of HIS “will” has been sent to us out from Pastor’s mouth—Christ in us!!  Giving thanks to our FATHER, WHO has made us fit to share the portion which is the inheritance of the saints in the LIGHT—our Lord Jesus, we receive our pastor.

Hallelujah!!!

Love in HIM,

Sister Jenelsie

Pastor’s wife

The "Fire" After The "Promise"

When the scripture is shouting that the “word” (of faith and promise) “is tried” [2 Sam 22:31; Ps 105:13-21], but the Lord is a buckler (stabilizing force) to all them that trust in Him; we (who believe) should be enabled, by the Spirit of the Lord, to gird up the loins of our minds to stand (in Christ) in the midst of the “fire.” [2 Pet 1:13; Eph 6:13-14]

“Here a little, there a little, line upon line, line upon line,” the Lord is making a solid case for the purpose of His speaking; to teach us the obedience (and response) of faith in all of our sufferings. [[Isa 28:10-11]

Lest we forget, we are being kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ...“That the trial of our faith ...though it be tried with 'fire,' might be found unto praise and honour and glory; at the appearing of Jesus Christ;” so that, after you have suffered a while, the Lord will “make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, and settle you.” [1 Pet 1:7; 5:10]

God has spoken a “sure word” of promise to “the seed;” that “the end of our faith would be the salvation of our souls.”

[Rom 4:16; 1 Pet 1:9]

After He speaks, the Lord watches over His word to perform it, in the vessel whereunto He spoke it. [Isa 55:11]

ThenSingsMySoul:

WE NEED A WORD FROM THE LORD,

A WORD FROM THE LORD;

JUST ONE WORD FROM THE LORD

WILL (REMOVE) ALL DOUBTS;

AND CAUSE THE (SON) TO SHINE,

AND GIVE (US) PEACE OF MIND;

SPEAK LORD, SPEAK!

Jenelsie's Corner (#219)

Dear Grace and Truth Family,

I just want to remind you of what our Lord has spoken and how HE has made it such a reality.  HE has said to us “…that the sufferings (the ‘bad and hurting’ experiences) of this present (today) time are not worthy (don’t even rank) to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”

What’s the “glory”?  In the midst of pain and tears, HIS SPIRIT in us provokes honoring HIM as our GOD in worship.  What’s the “glory”?  With all the disappointment, HIS SPIRIT in us provokes us to yield to His will and not ours.  What’s the “glory”?  HE brings us to Himself as believers and strengthens in the persuasion that HE is working all things together for good.  What’s the “glory”?  HE is “working” in us to respond to His love according to His purpose.  What’s the “glory”?  HE manifests Himself through us while we are yet suffering.  How GREAT is our GOD!!!

Hallelujah to our LORD!

Your sister,

Jenelsie

Pastor’s wife

Q & A

I find it intriguing how the Holy Ghost can take one “word,” to one congregation (worldwide), and divide it “severally” to each member as He will. [1 Cor 12:11]

This observation was clearly demonstrated during an unusual Wednesday night Q & A session, at GTF: entitled “Understanding Grace & The Issue of Faith.”

After hearing the answers to questions like: What precedes our believing?(grace), What do “faith” and “works” have in common? (activity), What is the “issue of faith?” (God's “will” or “ability”), What is the prima facie evidence of the “ability” of God? (creation), And What did Jesus do to counter the effect of sin? (He gave us His Spirit); I was stunned with the straightforward “simplicity” of the insight unveiled.

It was an eye opener to see what understanding was being gleaned by whom, among the congregation.

This “word” was broadcast “live” on GTF Radio (Live365 Internet Radio), Wednesday, 09 Feb, 2011; and you can receive a complete mp3 copy by emailing a request to: <info@gtfellowship.net>.

ThenSingsMySoul:

BREAK THOU THE BREAD OF LIFE,

DEAR LORD TO ME;

AS THOU DIDST BREAK THE LOAVES

BESIDE THE SEA.

BEYOND THE SACRED PAGE,

I SEEK THEE, LORD;

MY SPIRIT PANTS FOR THEE,

O LIVING WORD.