Jenelsie's Corner (#281)

My Grace and Truth Family,

Please turn your attention to that which the Lord inspired me to write to you some time ago and receive the “Word” in its freshness:

Whenever we become weary (tired and having run out of strength) in doing well (that which we understood was the “thing” to do) as to become faint (a state of loss in courage), our LORD gives STRENGTH.  HE does not despise our weariness or faint heartedness, and neither should we!  As a matter of fact, HE likens what we are experiencing to a farmer’s sowing and reaping and says this:  “…for in due season we shall reap…”  Our LORD renews (replaces something worn or no longer suitable) our strength with the supply of HIS SPIRIT; HE gives us HIS WORD OF PROMISE.  Then by HIS SPIRIT we continue in doing well with an expectation of reaping.  Hallelujah!

Now let us worship our LORD JESUS and offer thanksgiving to our FATHER GOD who keeps covenant with us.  OUR GOD IS WITH US!!!

Love in Christ Jesus,
Sister Jenelsie
Pastor’s wife

And He Gave Gifts... Part 2

Jesus prayed, “(Father), As Thou hast sent Me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.”

[Jn 17:18; cf Matt 28:19-20]

There is an expression, in the ranks of Christendom: “Where God guides He provides.” Selah.

Paraphrasing Psalm 68:18, Paul observes, “When [Jesus] ascended up on high (to the Father), He ...gave GIFTS unto men ...that the Lord God might dwell among them. (GIFTS)...for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: till we all come into the unity of the faith.”

[Eph 4:12-13]

The will/thoughts/thinking of God is revealed in that quiet place, called prayer.  “In all thy ways acknowledge (call upon/pray to) Him, and He will direct thy paths.”

[Pastor; Prov 3:5-6]

ThenSingsMySoul:

ORDER MY STEPS IN YOUR WORD,

ORDER MY TONGUE IN YOUR WORD;

WHEN I NEED A BRAND NEW SONG TO SING,

SHOW ME HOW TO LET YOUR PRAISES RING,

IN YOUR WORD!

ORDER MY STEPS IN YOUR WORD.

To be cont'd

Jenelsie's Corner (#280)

Dear Grace and Truth Family,

Our God is our FATHER.  Now we are sons (daughters); we have relationship by LORD JESUS and connection by His SPIRIT.  HE hears us—His children--and gives “room to talk.”  What mercy!  What lovingkindness!  What grace!  Selah.  Rejoice.

Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!  Throughout this day, our worship to our Lord and Daddy can flow.

Your sister,
Jenelsie Howell
Pastor’s wife

And He Gave Gifts Unto Men

(Christ's) life (is) a template for the “life” (in the Spirit) that we are (predestined) to live.

[Pastor; Col 1:27]

In this spiritual senario we have a comparative parallel to the parable of the “talents,” in Matthew's gospel.

[Matt 25:14-30]

What often gets lost in the story line here is that, although Christ's work is “finished,” He is still (continuing a work, by His Spirit) IN us ...in the earth; hence the “gifts,” whereby we might be fruitful in every good work.

[Jn 19:30; Pastor; Jn 16:33; Eph 4:8; Col 1:10]

Jesus did say we could do nothing without Him; which accounts for the necessary relationship, with the Father and the Son, already foreordained. [Jn 15:5; 17:21]

There is more to be said about “the will of God IN Christ Jesus concerning you;” to be explored in a later journal. 

[1 Thess 5:18]

ThenSingsMySoul:

REMEMBER ONLY WHAT YOU DO FOR CHRIST WILL LAST (2xs)

ONLY WHAT YOU DO FOR HIM WILL BE COUNTED AT THE END;

ONLY WHAT YOU DO FOR CHRIST WILL LAST.

Jenelsie's Corner (#279)

My Grace and Truth family,

Chosen by the good pleasure of Father God, He has joined us to the Body of Christ and has set in motion our transformation into the image of His ‘dear Son’, Jesus Christ.  As HE has declared that each member is fitly joined together, HE is tightening our connection to HIM and to each other for the work of ministry.

There is no wonder then about the Word of the Lord being delivered to us at this hour to ‘plant’ in us such truths as “God, on our behalf”, “Changing the ‘status quo’”, and “Principles of the ‘will of God’ for Dummies”.  We can expect the Holy Ghost to lead us right into situations and experiences where ministry shall come forth.  Our comfort and strength are sure!  That which HE has spoken and taught to us (a member) shall be performed and proven out by HIM.

We are living in a glorious time—hallelujah!  Fear not, our Lord is with us!

Love in Christ Jesus,
Jenelsie Howell
Pastor’s wife

More Than Spectators

In the latest word, Changing the “Status Quo,” we were reminded that “man's place in creation is to affect, rather than be affected by, (life's) circumstances (aka 'calling those things that are not as though they were').”

[Pastor Howell; Rom 4:17; Jer 33:3]  

Man has been 'empowered' (by God) to be “on behalf of God;” as dominion is more fully expressed (as a witness in man's earthly domain), to the glory of God.

[Pastor; Gen 1:26; Ps 8:4-6] 

Consider Psalm 115:16 [MSG] as prima facie evidence of God's line-upon-line, here-a-little-there-a little, delegated authority, and purpose; backed up by God's word:  “Heaven is for God, but He put us (man) in charge of the earth.” 

This awesome authority is exercised by a give-and-take dynamic called prayer, or “Ask, and ye shall receive ...”

It is written that, when we know not what we should pray for, the Spirit will make intercession for us; according to the will of God.

[John 16:24; Rom 8:26-27]  

The kingdom of God is a “violent” engagement, in the Spirit; for the witness. Lord, “Here am I, send me.”

[Matt 11:12; Isa 6:8]

ThenSingsMySoul:

   

IF YOU CAN USE ANYTHING, LORD, YOU CAN USE ME (2x)

TAKE MY HANDS, LORD, AND MY FEET

TOUCH MY HEART, LORD, AND SPEAK THROUGH ME

IF YOU CAN USE ANYTHING, LORD, YOU CAN USE ME.

Jenelsie's Corner (#278)

My Grace and Truth Family,

Yes, we have the BEST DADDY in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD!  As we close out another year of celebrating the faithfulness of our Father to GTFI, we continue to walk by the leading of the Holy Ghost—in the steps of faith.  HE has sent HIS WORD to wash us and to break up fallow ground, destroying yokes of bondage and strongholds.  HIS WORD has come as seed for good ground, and we can expect good fruit, for in this season HE says in walking we can “ask whatsoever we will and HE will do it.”  What a DADDY!

Let’s wait on HIM together, walk together, and believe in HIM together for “whatsoever” HE will bring to past for this member (GTFI) of the Body of Christ.

Hallelujah!

Love in Christ Jesus,
Jenelsie Howell
Pastor’s wife