Whispers Of Grace

  15 – 12 – 21 Audrey. There is an anointing for ministry that comes through the laying on of hands.  Because it is a point of contact and an act of faith.  But many have not understood that when you put your hands on someone you touch their ‘personal space’ therefore you need the legal authority of heaven and the permission of the person to lay hands on anyone.  That legal authority comes from my kingdom and my Word alone.  Without your personal contact with me – which is living holy and in my presence through Grace and Truth and allowing my Word to dwell in you.  You cannot be a ‘fit vessel’ or ‘Legal vessel’ for miracle power.  The miracle is NOT released by laying on of hands the miracle is released by the faith in the one who is living in you.  When your hands become my hands, then and only then can true unlimited healing power flow to others.  A power that cannot be denied.   Many times, people say they feel a warmth or fire, but...

  As we continue to study through 1 Peter, keep in mind the fact that we are New Creations in Christ Jesus, we are in this world but we are no longer of this world.   We have been delivered out of the dominion or control of the kingdom of darkness, which governs the ways of this world, and we have been brought into and are under new management, we are now citizens of heaven, children of the Living God. Read 1 Peter chapter 2. Peter gives us clear instructions to get rid of all evil behavior and to crave the pure spiritual milk of the word.   Remember, the reason he gives, is not to be religious but because he is still referring to Chapter 1 v 23 – “For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end.   Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God.”   Therefore, we cannot afford to judge anything from a worldly point of view, which will soon pass away but we are now looking forward to eternity with ou...

  Bible Study Notes  -  Introduction to 1 Peter chapter 1. Peter is a very good witness.   We could call him a legal witness.   He was with Jesus from the beginning of his ministry, and Peter is considered to have been in Jesus’ inner circle. Yet,   He denied Jesus, he knew what is was to be broken and then restored.   He walked on the water with Jesus.   He was also at the mount of transfiguration, where he saw a glimpse of Glory.   Peter witnessed the death, burial, resurrection and ascension of Jesus.   He saw the empty tomb with his own eyes.   He preached the first message on the day of Pentecost. John 21 v 18-19 – Jesus restored Peter after his denial and gave him the commandment to ‘Feed my Sheep”. 1 Peter is thought to have been written about 35 years after the ascension. 1 Peter mainly addresses the contrast of suffering and glory in a believers’ life.   The main focus being to encourage Christians not to give ...

Faithfulness Read Ezra Chapter 9 and 10 As we finish looking at the book of Ezra in chapter 9 and 10, we see the importance of Intercession and Wisdom. These 2 things are what are necessary in every generation:- 1 - Intercession - for the people and for repentance. 2 - Wisdom - bringing a divine solution. Joshua 22 v 16 – Asks   “How could you turn away from the Lord”? After everything God had done for these exiles who had returned to their own land, Ezra was shocked and utterly appalled to hear that the people had not kept themselves separated from the other nations, but had actually intermarried and brought other gods and customs into Israel. Ezra wept bitterly before the Lord and made intercession for the people, laying hold on the covenant God had made, until he had received the plan of deliverance and God's divine solution for his generation.  The people responded, it took time but they obeyed.  (Throughout the bible we see that God's plan was revealed in...

  Grace for Divine Protection Continuing our Bible Study from the Book of Ezra. Chapter 8 tells us about the exiles who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra and their journey. Before Ezra and the rest of the exiles began their journey back to Jerusalem, it is interesting in verse 15, that 'not one Levite had volunteered to come along".  verse 17, Ezra asked "send us ministers for the Temple of God at Jerusalem. I am reminded of what Jesus said in Luke 10 v 2 "The harvest is great, but the workers are few.  So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields." I believe this is the same instruction for every generation.  Pray to the Lord “SEND more workers”!   In every generation, there must be those who are SENT.   Not just those who have a vision, a message, or a calling but those who are SENT out from God's presence, those who are filled with his Word and his Spirit, those who have been SENT t...

  GRACE FOR FAVOUR Ezra 6 v 22 Then they celebrated the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days.   There was great joy throughout the land because the LORD had caused the King of Assyria to be favourable to them, so that he helped them to rebuild the Temple of God, the God of Israel. Last time, we looked at Blessed to BE a blessing.   Now we will look at the FAVOUR needed to fulfill your God given destiny. READ Ezra chapter 7 some verses to take careful note of ;  v.6.  v 10.  v.14.  v.20. v 27 - 28. NOTES;  This probably took place about 50 years after the temple was rebuilt.  Ezra was the 16th Grandson of the High Priest Aaron.  Ezra was a scribe, which means he was a student of the Law of God. He had given himself to Study, Obey and to Teach the Law of God to the people. The Book of Ezra teaches us that when we find our God Given Purpose, and give ourselves to DO it, He will give us favour in the sight of men. (believers and...

  HOW TO SEE GOD’S WORD FULFILLED IN YOUR LIFE? No spoken Word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment. Luke 1 v 37.  If God speaks something, it will come to pass. Ezra 1v1 Amp.  In order to fulfill the Word (will) of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, the LORD stirred up (put in motion) the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia.   Prayer point   - Father, may every word you have spoken to me to be fulfilled by the stirring of my heart and the hearts of others.  Put in motion everything that is needed, to fulfil your plans and purposes. Amen. God’s Word is like a seed; it comes filled with instructions to produce according to its own kind. Question – Am I willing to hear, listen and respond to his instructions? God himself stands over and watches over His own Word, making sure it is fulfilled. Jer. 1v12  - Amp - Then said the Lord to me, You have seen well, for I am alert and active...