Jenelsie's Corner (#207)

My Grace and Truth Family,

Most recently, the “Word” spoken has worked in us by the Holy Ghost to bring this body of believers into oneness with the voice of the church, the Body of Christ.  Out of the mouth of the saints in the earth is a resounding praise and adoration to the risen LAMB.  The voice of the Body of Christ choruses with the creatures which are in heaven saying, “Blessing and honor, and glory and power, be unto Him that sits upon the throne, and unto the Lamb forever and ever… Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power:  for YOU have created all things, and for Your pleasure they are and were created.”  Yes, “we” say as “one”:  “Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor and power, and might, be unto our God forever and ever.”  Amen!

Be thankful for the Holy Ghost working in us!

Your sister,

Sister Jenelsie

Pastor’s wife

The "Double Portion"

Just before Elijah was to be taken up into heaven, by a whirlwind, he gave Elisha (his successor) a parting wish; asking, “What shall I do for thee, before I be taken away from thee?” And Elisha said: “I pray thee, let a 'double portion' of thy spirit be upon me.” [2 Ki 2:9]

Then Elijah made a prophetic statement, when he said: “If thou see me when I am taken away from thee, it shall be so unto thee.” [2 Ki 2:10] Doesn't this look and sound familiar? cf [Acts 2:2-9] “While (the disciples) beheld, (Christ) was taken up; and a cloud received Him out of their sight.”

Before He was caught up into heaven, Jesus “commanded” His disciples not to leave Jerusalem (but to “wait”) until they “received” the “promise” of the Father's “power.” [Acts 2:4]

In another instance, Jesus told His disciples that “the Spirit” of truth, who had been “with” them, would also ultimately be “in” them; and therein is the “new covenant” “double portion” of the Spirit; prefigured in the Old Testament, and fulfulled in the New Testament... which is God “with” us and “in” us; as the inner source of our “power,” to do His will. [Jn 14:17]

ThenSingsMySoul:

COME, HOLY SPIRIT, WE NEED YOU,

COME, HOLY SPIRIT, WE PRAY,

COME WITH YOUR STRENGTH AND YOUR POWER,

COME, IN YOUR OWN SPECIAL WAY!

Jenelsie's Corner (#206)

My Grace and Truth Family,

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

Where Is The "Power?"

The Holy Ghost was waxing fervently, in the midst of the congregation; on the Lord's day, speaking of the “power” that works IN US. [Eph 3:20, cf Col 1:29]

He said: In the dispensation, in which we live, we are “no more a “tent” but a “building;” made of “lively” stones” ...not made by hands; but quickened, energized, and animated by the Spirit of God, for the witness. [1 Pet 2:5]

“That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles ...that we might receive the promise of (the supernatural enduement of) THE SPIRIT, through faith.” [Gal 3:14]

ThenSingsMySoul:

IF HE CARRIED THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD UPON HIS SHOULDER,

I KNOW, MY BROTHER (MY SISTER), THAT HE WILL CARRY YOU.

Note. The word of the Lord unto Grace & Truth Fellowship is:

“You're going to carry Me IN YOU; even as I rest upon you.

[Jn 14:17]

“Even the Spirit of Truth ...dwelleth with you, and shall be IN YOU.”

Jesus prayed: “That they ALL may be ONE; as Thou, Father, art ONE IN ME, and I IN THEE, that they also may be ONE IN US”

[Jn 17:21]

IF HE CARRIED THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD UPON HIS SHOULDER,

I KNOW MY BROTHER (MY SISTER) THAT HE WILL CARRY YOU;

HE WILL CARRY YOU,

HE WILL CARRY YOU!

Then the Spirit said: “God is with us!”

Jenelsie's Corner (#205)

My Grace and Truth Family,

These Words were given to strengthen us to trust our SAVIOR:  “Many there be which say of my soul, ‘There is no help for him in God.’”  Take note that the words were spoken against the soul—the emotions, feelings, and thought patterns.  Now hear the response of the chosen of God, the elect of God:  “But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head”.  The response is unto the ONE who is even LORD of the soul.  Remember when our LORD was in the garden, and HE cried out with a loud voice unto HIS FATHER GOD:  “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful…”  In the days of His flesh, HE experienced the “pull” on the soul.  HIS cry was heard and HE received strength to trust in another—HIS FATHER, then committing His soul to HIM.  So our FATHER gave us comfort by giving us the same SPIRIT which delivered our LORD.  Our soul can take courage, for salvation and deliverance belong to our LORD.  We are filled with HIS SPIRIT, and we LIVE by HIM!  Hallelujah!

Love in Christ Jesus,

Sister Jenelsie

Pastor’s wife

The Days Of Elijah

Declaring “Thus saith (the word of) the Lord.”

In the midst of the “days of awe;” a 10-day period of sober (Hebrew) self examination, and repentance; between Rosh Hashannah-the Jewish New Year (08 Sep 10), also known as the Feast of Trumpets; and the Feast of Yom Kippur- the Day of Atonement (18 Sep 10), the local body of the “church” is coming together to call on the Lord to perfect the “remnant” which He has elected (by His grace) ...and perform His good pleasure.

[2 Cor 13:5; Ps 139:23-24; Rom 11:5; Eph 1:9-10]

From the 'trumpet' of 9/11, to the 'perfect storm' of hurricane Katrina, to the series of “earthquakes in divers places;” coupled with ongoing “wars, and rumors of war,” and so on,  the cosmos (that we call earth) is going thru the death throws of the impending wrathful judgment of God. Hence, we are admonished to “watch and pray.”

[Matt 24:7,6; 2 Pet 3:7; Jer 10:10; Lk21:36]

AND THESE ARE THE DAYS OF GREAT TRIAL, OF FAMINE AND DARKNESS AND SWORD; SO WE (the church, the body of Christ) ARE THE VOICE IN THE DESERT CRYING “PREPARE YE THE WAY OF THE LORD!” [Matt 3:3]

Meanwhile, the Lord has commanded us to “occupy” (be His witnesses) until He returns ...and to “pray without ceasing.” [1 Thess 5:17]

ThenSingsMySoul:

BEHOLD, HE COMES! RIDING ON A CLOUD,

SHINING LIKE THE SUN,

AT THE TRUMPET'S CALL;

SO, LIFT YOUR VOICE,

IT'S THE YEAR OF JUBILEE,

OUT OF ZION'S HILL SALVATION COMES!

Jenelsie's Corner (#204)

Dear Grace and Truth Family,

Think about this:  We are living in the hour that the Lord Jesus referred to when HE said “true worshippers shall worship the FATHER in spirit and in truth.”  We, the Body of Christ—the church, are the vessels who offer up “true worship”, which was the Father’s intention from the beginning.  HE now has given HIS SPIRIT to us through HIS SON to bring “true” worship unto Himself, WHO is a SPIRIT.  Think about that!  And HE is revealing and teaching the church “truth” to worship as we live as witnesses in the earth unto the FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST until we are caught away.  Hallelujah!  Think about this!

Your sister,

Jenelsie Howell

Pastor’s Wife

Do Not Be Bewitched

The word of the Lord to the congregation, at Grace & Truth, recently, was: '(many) have been tricked into trying to undertake the work that the Holy Ghost is ordained and equipped to DO IN/THRU (you)' ...saying further: “Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now made perfect by the flesh?” Selah. [Gal 3:3]

And the answer is, Nay, rather “the blessing of Abraham is come on the Gentiles through Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith” ...not works.  [Gal 3:14]

Jesus told His disciples: “Behold, I send the promise of My Father upon you: but wait ...until ye be endued/clothed about/filled with power from on high (for the witness).”       [Lk 24:49]

There are two necessary baptisms. First, the baptism of water (signifying repentance from sins committed); second, the baptism of the Holy Ghost (which is the total saturation of/by the Spirit; which fills us with the 'life' of Christ).

Here is the promise: “And ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem...Judea ...Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth” [Acts 1:8]

ThenSingsMySoul:

COME, HOLY SPIRIT I NEED YOU,

COME, (HOLY) SPIRIT I PRAY;

COME IN YOUR STRENGTH AND YOUR POWER;

COME IN YOUR OWN GENTLE WAY.