1 Bridal Veil falls Raglan Waikato NZ
2 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. Romans 11:29Ephesians 4:8 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Psalm 68:18 18Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.
3 Romans 12:4-8 4For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, 1. whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 2. or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: 3. or he that teacheth, on teaching; 4. or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: 5. he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; 6. he that ruleth, with diligence; 7. he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
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5 Gifts Giver –one who loves to give time, talent, energy and means to benefit others and advance the Gospel Perceiver – one who perceives the will of God clearly – used instead of the word prophet to avoid confusion Server –one who loves to serve others or work with his/her hands a “doer” Dorcas Martha Teacher One who loves to discover and communicate the truth and intensive researcher Exhorter (Encourager)one who loves to encourage others to live a victorious life and extremely positive person Administrator (organiser)-one who loves to organise, lead, delegate or direct, a natural facilitator Mercy – Compassion one who shows compassion, love, mercy, care to those who are hurting or in need or to anyone.
6 He had practice all lunchtime Johnny’s eating!I lost my pencil You can use one of mine Please Can I do the roll? Can you read the notices please?
7 The spilled dessert Oh let me help you clean upThat’s what happens when you’re not careful The reason it fell was because it was the handle was loose on one side Don’t feel bad, it could have happened to anyone. Next time let’s serve the dessert with the meal Jim you get the mop, Sue please help pick up the pieces, Mary help fix another dessert I’ll be happy to go to the shop and buy another dessert
8 What is God trying to say to you through this illness- is there some unconfessed sin in your life?Here’s a little gift – and I brought your mail in and watered your pot plants I was so sorry to hear you were sick. How are you feeling now? I did some research on your illness and I believe I can explain what’s happening How can we use what you’re learning here to help others in the future? Does your insurance cover this illness? Don’t worry about a thing I asked Jill to fill in at Probus and Jane for Meals on Wheels
9 12 17 6 16 13 30 Gift Definition Needs met What it does Scriptures %Perceiver Declares the will of God Spiritual Keeps us centred on spiritual principles 1 Cor 14 :1-3 2 Tim 4 :2 12 Server Renders practical service Practical Keeps the work of ministry moving Gal 5 :13, Matt 25 :40, Col 3 :23-24 17 Teacher Researches and teaches the Bible Mental Keeps us studying and learning Col 3 :16 Matt 28 :19-20 6 Exhorter Encourages personal progress Psychological Keeps us applying spiritual truths Heb 3 :13 Heb 10 :25 16 Giver Shares material assistance Material Keeps specific needs provided for Matt 10 :8 Luke 6 :38 Rom 12 :13 Administrator Gives leadership and direction Functional Keeps us organised and increases our vision 1 Tim 3 :4-5 Prov 16 :32 1 Cor 14 :40 13 Compassion Provides personal and emotional support Emotional Keeps us in right attitudes and relationships Matt 5 :7 Gal 6 :2 Col 3 :12-14 30
10 60% of people coming for counselling are mercy ministry giftings
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12 Giver Gives freely of money, possessions, time energy and loveLoves to give without others knowing about it- give quality gifts Wants to feel part of the situations to which they contribute Prays for the needs of others and the salvation of their souls Is delighted when the gift meets is an answer to prayer
13 Giver Focus on money OvergenerosityMore often they neglect families to pursue the almighty dollar. Frugality Workaholism Giver Overgenerosity Spouses need to check with their mates before giving away anything of value. Spouses may not share their propensity. Kids will manipulate giver parent to more and more expensive items. Enjoy the joy of giving and the thankyous they were getting. Focus on money God gives givers an interst and focus on money and gives them wonderful business ability to earn money so they have plenty to give to others.. Can get focus off target and in extreme cases givers become white colour crims. More often they neglect families to pursue the almighty dollar. Givers are called by god to be intercessors this alone will help keep their proiorities straigt. Need to give as God directs and pray as god directs then God can belss them with financial success that will not ruin them,. Frugality Givers can flip-flop from overgenerous to extreme frugality. Naturally handle money well can become authoritarian regards family budget and veto ideas that don’t fit their own ideas. Workaholism Givers have greatest success rate at developing and running businesses. Get a buzz out of making money and don’t know when to say enough is enough. May work long hours to start a business but continue when it is no longer needed. Successful husband who died with heart attack at 40 or less stuff and longer life. Unpredictable giving Givers give: systematically, (tithing) impulsively, and as the Lord leads. This makes sense to the giver but not necessarily to their spouse., who may see it as unfair of illogical. Need to talk it over and come up with ways that both spouses are agreed on. Pray so both get the witness of the gift to be made. Unpredictable giving
14 Perceiver Quickly and accurately identifies good and evil and hates evil Sees everything as black or white ; no gray Easily perceives the character of individuals or groups Encourages repentance that produces good fruit Believes acceptance of problems will produce personal contrition
15 Perceiver/Prophet 1. The I am right and everyone else is wrong mentality 2. Pride We all have some degree of pride but perceivers are most vulnerable. 3. Criticism and judgmentalism The ability of perceivers to see easily what is wrong (or appears wrong) often causes them to be quick to criticize. 4. Bluntness and tactlessness Perceivers often employ the bull-in-the–china shop approach to interpersonal relationships or suffer from foot-in-mouth disease. Perceivers 1. The I am right and everyone else is wrong mentality Perceivers think they are always right. Many times they are. God gave them a desire to be right, to do what is right and pleasing to Him. Without a humble spirit and heart dedicated to God the positive can be a negative. They can be totally wrong and have a bulldozing effect on others. Perceivers need most of all to know about the 7 mgs and the validity of each perspective. 2. Pride We all have some degree of pride but perceivers are most vulnerable. Believing they are always right they can think of themselves more highly than they ought Rom 12:3 Perceivers are unaware of Pride’s presence in their lives and when it is pointed out they will often deny it. 3. Criticism and judgmentalism The ability of perceivers to see easily what is wrong (or appears wrong) often causes them to be quick to criticize. This can be devastating on relationships. People believe there is nothing they can do which will be acceptable to the other. Leads to discouragement, depression, poor self image, hopelessness, constant fights, loss of love, divorce. God’s plan is for the perceiver to be quick to pray and slow to criticise. Commitment to praying for concerns is the antidote for acritical attitude. 4. Bluntness and tactlessness Perceivers often employ the bull-in-the–china shop approach to interpersonal relationships or suffer from foot-in-mouth disease. Due to the intensity of their personalities together with their tendency to see thing sin the extreme they often speak before they think, crushing those around them. They need outlearn to think first and weigh the consequences of their words. Pray first or pay later. Tact must be learned. 5. Poor self-image Because of their focus on righteousness, tendency to perfectionism keen awareness their own attitudes and behaviour fall short of the ideal perceivers tend to be upset by their imperfections and failures. They can be harder on themselves than on anyone else leading to frustration, failure and some degree of depression. To the degree they do not resolve the issues their self-image diminishes. Can lead to withdrawal, moodiness or covered up in fits of anger deprecation of others and attempts to control them. Can be harmful to the mate involved who may not know how to cope with the effects of this. 5. Poor self-image Because of their focus on righteousness, tendency to perfectionism keen awareness their own attitudes and behaviour fall short of the ideal perceivers tend to be upset by their imperfections and failures.
16 Server Easily recognises practical needs and is quick to meet themEspecially enjoys manual projects jobs and functions Keeps everything in meticulous order More interested in meeting the needs of others than their own Has a hard time saying no to requests for help and will stay with something until it is completed.
17 Servers Servers thrive on appreciation. Lack of appreciation is like pulling the rug from under their feet. They feel unnoticed resentful even angry. Critical of others who do not help out with obvious needs. Servers easily see what needs to be done and are highly motivated to do it. Perfectionism Servers like to do everything as perfectly as possible. Servers Servers thrive on appreciation. Lack of appreciation is like pulling the rug from under their feet. They feel unnoticed resentful even angry. Servers identify what they do with who they are so if their doing goes unappreciated they transfer the lack of appreciation to themselves and fel hurt. Others don’t realise why they are upset or moody. Be observant and express appreciation. If something goes unnoticed the server could point it out or talk to the Lord – He appreciates you Criticism of other who do not help out with obvious needs. Servers easily see what needs to be done and are highly motivated to do it. If they don’t know about the7 different gifts they may wonder how some can be oblivious to needs and they tend to be critical. May eel non-server spouse or friends are lazy or indifferent or unwilling to do their share. . Perfectionism Servers like to do everything as perfectly as possible. If something is not done well they may offend others by doing it over. What they start they finish. They cannot understand their administrator friends who get sidetracked and leave things unfinished. Servers are detail people who file things away where they can find them. A place for everything and everything in its place. Others find server standards hard to live up to. Lack leadership ability Least leadership of 7 gifts. Followers by nature. Can let spouses lead not a problem for wives but is for husbands as difficult for them to take household headship. If wife assumes this role he may resent it but is unwilling to remedy it. Wife may be frustrated by the default role she has. Servers need to learn leadership skills. (Males) Doing too much Can’t say no. Not so much a problem if focus efforts on home and family but if on job and others then the family suffers. One caused is the server seeks to serve where appreciation is expressed. Doing too much for children can be a problem as can spoil them and indirectly teach irresponsibility/ Lack leadership ability Doing too much Can’t say no.
18 Teacher Presents truth in a logical systematic way – checks out the facts Loves to study and do research Is more objective than subjective. Upset if scripture is used out of context Feels truth should be established in every situation
19 Teacher Questioning everything.Teacher gifts need to know there is a solid foundation for what they believe. Legalism and dogmatism Correcting others Teacher Pride in intellectual ability Teachers are often the most intellectual of the gifts – represent the mind of the body – many go into teaching math engineering computer programming or other areas that require good mental ability. They read heaps and learn constantly buty can develop pride in their intellectual capacity. Non-teacher friends or spouses can be made to feel inferior even though they may excel in other areas. Wise to pray for humility and avoid pride like the plague. Questioning everything. Teacher gifts need to know there is a solid foundation for what they believe. Must verify for themselves before accepting something as true. May question spouses persistently to ensure what they say is factual.(Inquisition) Legalism and dogmatism Since teachers have researched their facts and consider their beliefs to be absolutely true they may come across as legalistic or dogmatic – other feel the door is clsed to further discussion. Need to realise their may be more than one valid point of view and be open to hearing. Correcting others Teachers have a built-in edit function. The relationship may be more important than the refining – doing gooder. Getting easily sidetracked The teacher is interested in many things always wanting ot learn and moving on to new subjects before the previous one is completed. (unfinished books lying around) Book hoarded – internet heaven. (one had to build another room on the house – Hermann books) Getting easily sidetracked Pride in intellectual ability
20 Exhorter Loves to encourage othersPrefers to apply truth rather than research it Loves to give set steps of action to help personal growth Focuses on working with people – loves to do personal counselling Views trials as opportunities for growth
21 Exhorter Interruptiveness Overtalkativeness Stretching the truthOutspokenly opinionated Exhorter Interruptiveness Key problem. Talking gifts compete eg exhorter perceiver, perceiver/administrator. So enjoy conversing they tend to jump in when the other finally takes a breath. “Let me finish what I am saying then it’s your turn.” Overtalkativeness Best oiled jaws. Move fluently and easily. Love to talk sometimes non-stop. This is the tool for exhorting but others may not always see it as a blessing. eg spouse who enjoys quiet times. Exhorter spouses like their mates to be sounding boards but they dont so much want an evaluation of what is being sai8d as just a approval “Yes that s interesting” Stretching the truth Sometimes exhorters speak elastically – to get their point across facts less important. Teachers want accuracy and exhorters don’t like to be corrected especially in public. Can use scripture out of context Diet class “He must increase and i must decrease John 3:30, Dentist Open wide your mouth and I will fill it Ps 81:10 Outspokenly opinionated Exhorters are always glad to tell you what they think. They are not as opinionated as perceivers or teachers but on matters of life application they have stron ideas and usually believe their opinions are the most practical and workable of all. Can be gossipy and bossy and feisty. Mouth runs ahead of mind. Lord put a guard over my mouth. Help me to think first and speak carefully. Giving advice Natural counsellors and good at it. Love to give advice and others are drawn to them for it. But propensity to advise their mates may backfire. “Thinks he’s supposed to give me advice on everything. Always a better way ... Dont answer questions that haven’t been asked and don’t give advice that hasn’t been asked for. Giving advice
22 Organiser/AdministratorHighly motivated to organise things they’re responsible for Good at communicating ideas and organisation A visionary person with a broad perspective Has real enthusiasm for whatever they are involved in Will endure criticism in order to see the task is completed
23 Administrator BossinessAs administrators write out their to do lists they think who can I get to do this? Doing too much Administrators love to be involved Neglecting routine work Administrator Bossiness Administrators love to tell others what to do (including their wives /husbands) who may not appreciate it. The way things are said can impact on level of bossiness # As administrators write out their to do lists they think who can I get to do this? Sometimes they become overbearing, dominating or controlling. Attitude in work place can be difficult in the home Sergeant major. = resistant and resentful. Paul said submit to one another in love and not to lord it over others. Doing too much Administrators love to be involved. A full schedule is comfortable, too-full schedule endurable. Over extend in work or extra curricular activities neglecting spouse and family. Keep priorities God spouse family job ministry. The problem is they are often asked by these who recognise their leadership abilities to take on additional responsibility – must learn to say NO! Neglecting routine work Routine work bores administrators who would rather delegate it to others if possible. Garden full of weeds as out busty doing more important volunteer work at the church. Garage so full cant get the car in or out and they meant to clean the garage but didn’t get round to it yet. Why dust inside the house twice a month when once a month will do. Both house and section can get run-down looking and sudden visitors can present a problem. Keep on top of the basics or delegate them or if budget allows get hired help. Forgetfulness Busy schedules, lots of interests, a lot on their minds Go into overload and forget what they need to remember so have to do lists. If something is not on the list it wont get done. Addicted to calendars Procrastination Why do today what can be put off til tomorrow? Their slogan. Easy to do what they love or what is an enjoyable challenge but the tasks that seem time wasters boring or just plain uninteresting get put off and off. Filing. Addicted to calendars Procrastination Forgetfulness
24 Mercy/Compassion Tremendous capacity to show loveAlways looks for the good in people Is attracted to people who are hurting or in distress Loves to do thoughtful things for others Takes care with words or actions to avoid hurting others.
25 Mercy Indecisiveness Compromise – want to get along with everyonePeacemakers at any price Slowness – They take their time, Hurry not in their vocab Mercy Indecisiveness prefer mates to be decision makers, help if asked but dont want to be rsponsible for making bad decisions that hurt someone’s feelings. Rather go wit ht eflow. Chameleon. Natural followers not leaders. Compromise – want to get along with everyone so adjust quickly, compromise. But in some areas may not budge. Peacemakers at any price, some endure abuse without complaint evaluating harmony taking precedence over everything. Slowness – They take their time, Hurry not in their vocab. Wish clocks didn’t exist – may frustrate others for seeming lack of punctuality. Supersensitivity – Most easily wounded. Supersensitive. Tend to be strongly subjective taking things personally and often fearing to do wrong or disappoint others. A spouse’s reprimand may ruin the day. If spoken firmly harbour hurt for the rest of the day. If put donw they may grow angry but seldom express it outwardly. Need lots of expresions of love daily through words and physical touch. Illogical and emotional. most dependent of all on feelings and emotions. They need to be accepted for the loving caring people they are. But tend ot be illogical at times. sometimes unrealistic about life, responsibilities and relaionships. Drift into fantasy when real life becomes too painful. The most likely to escape life’s hard realities (especially physical or emnaotional abuse) by drugs or alcohol. Handle with care. Supersensitivity Illogical and emotional.
26 Summary Problem areas Perceivers: Strong willed, judgmental, blunt, opinionated, intolerant, too idealistic, critical, prideful, domineering, controlling, pushy, unforgiving, loners plagued with poor self-image Servers Easily embarrassed, over shy, perfectionists, critical, interfering and overly dependent on appreciation. Teachers Prideful, intolerant, legalistic, dogmatic, opinionated, unfriendly, aloof, prone ot transmit know-it-all attitudes Exhorters Opinionated, interruptive, overly talkative, pushy, stretchers of truth, prone to give unsolicited advice Givers Stingy, overly focussed on money, overly frugal, tempted to steal, manipulative, overworkers, overly generous and prone to give without their mate’s approval Administrators Bossy, domineering, insensitive, callous, procrastinating, forgetful, messy, overzealous, overextended and neglectful of routine work Compassion Easily wounded, overemotional, compromising, indecisive, undependable, late, unrealistic, illogical, overly empathetic
27 Gifting Giver Perceiver Server Teacher Exhorter Administrator Mercy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
28 Live according to knowledgeLikewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. 1 Peter 3:7 4And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. 5Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; 6Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart Ephesians 6:4
29 Servants be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. 1 Peter 2:18
30 1 Giver Husband Giver Wife Their frugality can turn to stinginessBoth enjoy offering help as well as gifts 1
31 2 Giver Husband Perceiver WifeHe resents her telling him not to trust in business relationships Both are very honest 2
32 3 Giver Husband Server WifeShe is upset when he gives away things without consulting her Both are easy going 3
33 4 Giver Husband Teacher WifeHis focus on business conflicts with her interest in educational things Both operate diligently 4
34 5 Giver Husband Exhorter WifeHe feels she wastes too much time on the phone socialising He is a good provider freeing her to help others with their problems 5
35 6 Giver Husband Administrator WifeHe resents her telling him what to do, especially in business matters They can work together in business but only if she submits to his authority 6
36 7 Giver Husband Mercy WifeHe is frustrated over her lack of industriousness and punctuality Both enjoy building interpersonal relationships 7
37 8 Perceiver Husband Giver Wife He controls her ability to giveThey have joint intercessory power 8
38 9 Perceiver Husband Perceiver Wife Conflicts over who is rightBoth have high standards 9
39 10 Perceiver Husband Server WifeHe is bossy and treats her like a servant He is honest and loyal to her 10
40 11 Perceiver Husband Teacher Wife He is threatened by her opinionsBoth love to study the world 11
41 12 Perceiver Husband Exhorter WifeHe is irritated by her talkativeness Her outgoing, friend making nature, modifies his reclusiveness 12
42 13 Perceiver Husband Administrator WifeHe intimidates and squelches her leadership potential Her practical organised approach balances his idealism 13
43 14 Perceiver Husband Mercy Wife He has a tendency to hurt her feelingsBoth are sensitive to the needs of others 14
44 15 Server Husband Giver WifeTheir need to do and feel appreciated makes both partners insecure They are helpful to each other and everyone around them 15
45 16 Server Husband Perceiver WifeHe tends to feel overwhelmed by her strong personality Both are perfectionists in their own way 16
46 17 Server Husband Server WifeBoth try to outdo each other at serving becoming competitive Work exceptionally well as a team 17
47 18 Server Husband Teacher WifeHe resents her lack of practical helpfulness Opposite traits of doing (Husband) and thinking (wife) balance each other 18
48 19 Server Husband Exhorter WifeHis interest in things conflicts with her interest in people She helps draw him into social activities he would otherwise miss 19
49 20 Server Husband Administrator WifeHe feels threatened by her leadership ability He is able to carry out projects she initiates 20
50 21 Server Husband Mercy WifeHis high energy level conflicts with her slowness and tardiness Both are gentle in spirit 21
51 22 Teacher Husband Giver WifeHe is threatened by her better business ability She helps him be more practical and down to earth 22
52 23 Teacher Husband Perceiver WifeHe is frustrated over her mood swings Both are highly analytical 23
53 24 Teacher Husband Server WifeHis intellectual emphasis makes her feel inferior She is glad to care for routine responsibilities while he reads or studies 24
54 25 Teacher Husband Teacher WifeDifferences of opinions readily become arguments Both love to read books 25
55 26 Teacher Husband Exhorter WifeThey have disagreements at how truth is arrived at Both love to talk 26
56 27 Teacher Husband Administrator WifeHe gets upset with her procrastination and clutter Both enjoy learning 27
57 28 Teacher Husband Mercy WifeHe is frustrated with her illogical or irrational behaviour She compensates for his shyness in social occasions 28
58 29 Exhorter Husband Giver Wife He resents her over emphasis on moneyBoth enjoy many friends 29
59 30 Exhorter Husband Perceiver WifeHe feels her perceptions are personal criticisms of him He encourages her to have broader social relationships 30
60 31 Exhorter Husband Server WifeHis talkativeness overwhelms her causing her further reserve She enjoys hosting his many friends 31
61 32 Exhorter Husband Teacher WifeHe is frustrated by her disinterest in social relationships He helps her to be more life and people related 32
62 33 Exhorter Husband Exhorter Wife They are competitive in talkingThey encourage one another constantly 33
63 34 Exhorter Husband Administrator WifeHe gets upset with her procrastination Both love to be around people 34
64 35 Exhorter Husband Mercy WifeHe is frustrated with her indecisiveness Both are great counsellors 35
65 Administrator HusbandGiver Wife His bossiness offends her especially in money matters She supports his projects 36
66 Administrator HusbandPerceiver Wife He gets upset when she judges his actions or decisions Both enjoy competition 37
67 Administrator HusbandServer Wife He takes her for granted, forgetting to express appreciation She is glad to carry out his directions 38
68 Administrator HusbandTeacher Wife He resents her focus on learning and reading instead of on him Both are achievers 39
69 Administrator HusbandExhorter Wife He saves everything, she throws away items with no more practical use They make a great teaching team with complementary styles 40
70 Administrator HusbandAdministrator Wife Organisational conflict Harmonious relationship if individual areas of authority are clearly defined 41
71 Administrator HusbandMercy Wife He is perplexed by her emotional reactions He helps keep her relatively organised and on schedule 42
72 43 Mercy Husband Giver WifeHis casual handling of finances conflicts with her superior financial ability They are very helpful to each other 43
73 44 Mercy Husband Perceiver Wife He often feels she dominates himHe can soften her potentially abrasive personality 44
74 45 Mercy Husband Server WifeThey let others take advantage of them too often They do not criticise each other 45
75 46 Mercy Husband Teacher WifeCommunication is difficult because of feeling/thinking differences Both enjoy the arts 46
76 47 Mercy Husband Exhorter WifeHe feels threatened by her decision making abilities They are very loving to each other 47
77 48 Mercy Husband Administrator WifeHe feels pressured by her organisational abilities He helps her to balance personal relationships with achievement orientation 48
78 49 Mercy Husband Mercy Wife Both are indecisive and lack motivationBoth have the tremendous capacity to show love to one another 49
79 And God has promised that we are going in the rapture by election.QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS JEFF IN 93 To you women, when you lay down a pattern. It's a nice piece of goods, the same goods in it, but you take like this and lay your pattern just the way that you're going to cut it. And then you cut it. That's up to you. But you take the goods that you cut to make your garment out of, and the rest of it is used. It's just as good a goods as the rest of it, but by election you have chose that. Is that right? The rest of it is just as holy and just as good, and just as expensive as the rest of it, but that was your choice. And God has promised that we are going in the rapture by election. And the Bible said, "And the rest of the dead lived not for one thousand years." Is that right? So only... You'll not be lost, but the Holy Ghost filled Bride will go in the rapture. The rest of them will come through judgment; while they didn't. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS JEFF IN 93 To you women, when you lay down a pattern. It's a nice piece of goods, the same goods in it, but you take like this and lay your pattern just the way that you're going to cut it. And then you cut it. That's up to you. But you take the goods that you cut to make your garment out of, and the rest of it is used. It's just as good a goods as the rest of it, but by election you have chose that. Is that right? The rest of it is just as holy and just as good, and just as expensive as the rest of it, but that was your choice. And God has promised that we are going in the rapture by election. And the Bible said, "And the rest of the dead lived not for one thousand years." Is that right? So only... You'll not be lost, but the Holy Ghost filled Bride will go in the rapture. The rest of them will come through judgment; while they didn't.
80 We are all work in process..what God gave us gifts for, was to magnify Him, to unify the people and to bring the body together.... That's what God gave the gifts for, was to magnify Him, and to unify the people, and to bring the body together, and to help us to unite our efforts and our prayers. A person setting in a group of people like this, where faith is gathered on every side, it'll help you to get well. There'll be people who listens at the Word being taught, that'll never be in a prayer line, yet they'll get well. For something happens subconsciously, maybe, that they don't even realize what it's about. They'll get well. Somebody setting and watch one of the signs of the Lord appear, and they'll get well. See? It's when faith, anything that can stimulate that faith... GODS_PROVIDED_WAY_OF_HEALING CHICAGO_IL Afternoon
81 The church, positionally, before the foundation of the world, when God in His labour pain was bringing forth, bringing forth you, knowing what you would do, He positionally placed you into His Own Body, to be a housewife, to be a farmer, to be a preacher, to be a prophet, to be this, or to be that. He placed you positionally. EPHESIANS_PARALLELS_JOSHUA JEFF_IN Evening 42 By election He chose them, and by predestination they knowed where they are going. There you are. Now, who could doubt that? That's what Paul said. That's Paul's Scripture. That's Paul's writing. That's what he taught his church. The church, positionally, before the foundation of the world, when God in His labor pain was bringing forth, bringing forth you, knowing what you would do, He positionally placed you into His Own Body, to be a housewife, to be a farmer, to be a preacher, to be a prophet, to be this, or to be that. He placed you positionally. Then when we have come from the garlic lands of Egypt, through sanctification and is baptized into the promised land... For the promise of God is the Holy Ghost. Ephesians 4:30, said, "Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God whereby you are sealed until the day of your redemption." Then God, having predestinated the church, He said, "And all the peoples, there will be millions times millions that'll walk very religious and be deceived." 43 The only ones that will not be deceived will be those that have come over into the promised land, who before the foundation of the world had their names put on the Lamb's Book of Life, and's come over into the promised land, and enjoying it.
82 PRESENT STAGE OF MY MINISTRY JEFF IN 09-08-62 Remember, what do you do? You repent, believe on the Gospel, and then be baptized. What for--for? In the Name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins. That's your testimony, that you are. Your sins are gone when you're baptized; you've confessed them, and you believe. Won't you catch the Lifeline now as it pulls across your heart, and saying, "Come this way, pilgrim. Journey with Me, take My cross upon you. Learn of Me, I'm meek and lowly in heart; My burdens are light." Just reach and take ahold of It. How many Christians are in the Way tonight, in here, that are happy that you started a long time ago, done made your start, and way down along the road, still coming down towards the end; I pray that God will crown your ministry, whatever it is. It may be a housewife. I pray that God will crown your ministry. It may be a preacher. It may be a deacon; it may be a lay member. It may be a farmer. I don't know what it is. Whatever it is, may God crown your life with the glory of His Word, at His second coming rapture you and take you away into another land where you'll just be like that little fish I talked about, out of that blackness down there. PRESENT STAGE OF MY MINISTRY JEFF IN 64 Remember, what do you do? You repent, believe on the Gospel, and then be baptized. What for--for? In the Name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins. That's your testimony, that you are. Your sins are gone when you're baptized; you've confessed them, and you believe. Won't you catch the Lifeline now as it pulls across your heart, and saying, "Come this way, pilgrim. Journey with Me, take My cross upon you. Learn of Me, I'm meek and lowly in heart; My burdens are light." Just reach and take ahold of It. How many Christians are in the Way tonight, in here, that are happy that you started a long time ago, done made your start, and way down along the road, still coming down towards the end; I pray that God will crown your ministry, whatever it is. It may be a housewife. I pray that God will crown your ministry. It may be a preacher. It may be a deacon; it may be a lay member. It may be a farmer. I don't know what it is. Whatever it is, may God crown your life with the glory of His Word, at His second coming rapture you and take you away into another land where you'll just be like that little fish I talked about, out of that blackness down there.
83 And be His subjects, we must walk close to the Author to understand It, for It to reveal, "Oh, Lord, what wilt Thou have to--me to do? If I must go to the fields and preach the Gospel, or must I stay at home? No matter what it is. If I must be a good housewife... If I must be a good mother... If I must do this, that, or the other, whatever it is... If I must be a farmer... If I... Whatever it is, Lord, what would you have me do?“ CHRIST REVEALED IN HIS OWN WORD JEFF IN Morning Moreover it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful 1 Cor 4:2
84 As I said a few moments ago, "a housewife," then be a genuine housewife. That's right. If it's to be a farmer, be a genuine farmer. Whatever it is that God has put you to do, you got a stewardship to that; you've got to answer to God for, because it takes all these things to do it.
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