Hi John,

For the last few mornings I have been seeing some beautiful sunrises. The thing about them is that you have to be in the right place at the right time to catch the magnificent colors, and I have happened to be at the right place every morning. The thing that I love about them, John, is that it reminds me of some of the dreams that the Lord has given to me in the past. The colors are crisp and clear and clean, and it stirs up the wonderful feelings that I felt in those dreams. I know it pales to the feelings and brightness of his presence; but it brings back those wonderful feelings I felt in those dreams. Everything I see around me screams out to me about the Father and his Son. What an honor and a blessing it is to understand what God has given to each one of us through his Son and through each other.

What an opportunity he has given to each one of us!!! Thank you Jesus

Stuart

John,

I love it when Jesus uses everyday things to teach us, or remind us, of simple truths about life.  Amy and I went for a bike ride the other evening, and at one point she rode off the sidewalk, and had a little bit of trouble getting back on to the sidewalk. Later I shared with her a tip that I learned during my motorcycle riding days about how to avoid obstacles in the road.  I told her that if there is something in the road that you want to avoid, look at a different point in the road, and you will naturally go towards the point you are looking at (instead of the obstacle).

Jesus brought this conversation back to mind last night as I was out walking.  He let me know that it is the same way in life. Whatever, or whoever you have your mind on – whatever you are “looking” at –  is going to affect your actions, whether good or bad.

This made me think of a couple of scriptures related to that:

For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.” (Rm. 8:5)

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” (Isa. 26:3)

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” (Col. 3:2)

Vince

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I love this Vince!

Reminds me of what the Lord gave me…”write your hurts in the sand; write your blessings in stone”

Meaning that we are to let go of (don’t dwell on) our hurts by writing him in sand and then they will wash away, but our blessings we are to look at, hold on by writing them in stone where they are permanently fixed before us, so we can keep our minds on those good blessings the Lord has given us.

Reminds me of the scripture Phil 4:8 —

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

Token

Hey Brother John,

I want you to know how very much this is blessing me to read your book, God Had a Son before Mary Did. I really believe that it is going to help me be who I truly am in Christ, rather than who I once was. Thank you so much!

Billy H.
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Amen, Billy. I know how you feel! I will pass along that thanks to Jesus. It’s all his fault! 🙂

Pastor John

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Brother John,

Someone recently said the book, “God Had a Son”, was addictive, and I agree. I read the first two chapters straight through!

Always, when I read, I like to mark parts that really stand out. Well, you should see my pages! So much underlining, asterisks, smiley faces, wows, “love this” – are everywhere. I tried to hold back writing on it so much because Sammy will be reading it, too. No doubt he’ll know what my favorite parts are.

On page 18, where you wrote about God’s kind of life, I wrote on my page this: Preacher Clark called it “The Blessing”. And also on page 22, where you wrote, “Thanks be to God for His impressible gift!” I again wrote in: Preacher Clark “The Blessing”.

It brought back sweet memories of seeing Preacher Clark stand up in the meeting and talk about someone, “Receiving The Blessing”, but at that time I had never heard that before.

Also, in reading about some people ‘s reactions to Jesus, it is sobering to read the top of page 33 where you tell about judging too harshly those who were guilty of Jesus’ death because we are reading their story now as only God knew it then, and what would we have done or thought at that time?

All of this is such wonderful reading! Thank you for working all these years to get this out. It is really a blessing.

Sheila

http://www.pastorjohnshouse.com/howireceivedtheholyghost.html

Pastor John,

The feelings of the spirit living in us is worth everything! Last night after reading a text from a backslidden brother, I went and laid across the bed. The one thing in his text that really struck me was when he said he can’t live or die. He could have lived, John, and that statement just hit me so hard! He could have lived!

I started watching videos of people on YouTube and hearing about their experience of receiving the holy Ghost. I love hearing about people being touched by God. It didn’t matter what words they used, it was feeling the Spirit alive in them. Jacob came and laid across the bed, and I thought Lord, “Help me to help him value this!” I pulled up videos of some famous ministers and we listened to them, and after that, Jacob asked me, “Why do they use the word ‘church’ so much?” I told him that sometimes even godly people use religious words that they feel aren’t quite right, but keeping traditions can sometimes override what the Spirit is telling a person. And I told him that he can trust the Spirit, and to watch for that, and listen to Jesus, in case he wants to tell you something you don’t know. We talked about how there is power in what we have been given from Jesus.

What and honor it is to be here and hear the things of God like we do. It was very sweet watching him as he watched people on You Tube talking about their healings! I feel so rich!

Love,
Jammie

Hey

This book about the Father and the Son is really good (that sounds kind of weak and pathetic :)). It is intoxicating. It is not that easy to read in that sense. I find the spirit within me breaking into tongues very often just as I am reading through passages. Before now, I have rarely read any part of the book just to read it and it is wonderful to do that. Even though I am familiar with it, it still moves the spirit and fills the heart. There is glory in this book! And that is just one chapter.

Damien C

Hey Pastor John

I’m at lunch and was looking at my FB when I saw the beautiful picture of everyone praying for Billy and Judy. The love of God was so overwhelming it almost took my breath away. It is such an honor and privilege to be a part of such a wonderful family. I could have never imagined a love so great! It brings tears to my eyes to think of what Jesus has done for me and our very precious family.

Hey Pastor John

I just wanted to tell you of an experiences I had.

The other night a man came by my house. Cathy B and I were just sitting on my couch talking when this guy started banging on my door. At first I thought it was my landlord, but when I opened the door I saw it wasn’t him. The man was very loud and very forward. He said he came with an invitation to the Baptist Church in town and asked if I was a member of a church. I told him no that I attended home prayer meetings. Then he asked (very loudly) if I was saved, to which I answered, “No, I’m not dead yet.” Then he proceeded to wave a little bible in front of my face and tell me about the word! He was so forward Cathy got up and walked over. He asked if I had ever prayed the prayer to ask Jesus into my heart and I told him yes, and much more, that Jesus had baptized me the holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues. That just went right over his head. Then the Spirit said to me, “Don’t say another word.”

Then my phone rang and it was Sandy. So I told him he had to leave now and shut the door. I missed Sandy’s call but tried to call her back to tell her not to open her door. Cathy and I walked over to Sandy’s where this man now was. Of course Sandy pretty much told him the same thing. Finally he moved on.

That night I was brushing my teeth and asking the Lord to help that man. The spirit stopped me and let me know how much God hated the spirit that man was under. It was bad, and it kills and God really hates it.

Michelle
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Yes He does, Michelle. I am glad that God gave you the opportunity to testify to that man, though. Maybe your testimony will be a seed that God will water. I hope so.

Let’s keep praying for all those who are serving the god of Christianity instead of Christ. They are us, minus the grace of God that we have received.

Pastor John

Pastor John,

I wanted to share something that happened to me while I was traveling this week.

I was in my hotel room with Jacob, after leaving the job site. I haven’t watched TV in a very long time, probably months. I was watching the History channel and every commercial that came on I had to mute. They were terrible. Jacob was on his iPad, not paying much attention to me. I found myself having to turn the station while commercials came on because they were so filthy! I began telling myself, “Humans are terrible! How far will they go?” It seemed like the few months I have stopped watching TV, it has doubled in perverseness! Most all commercials, programs, and even to the news anchors.

I felt the spirit tell me “you are not human!” It felt so right! All I could say was, “Thank you Jesus! I’m not human!”

Humans, and the nature that comes with “human beings” think life is all about them, and they are all perverse in some way or another. I could really feel in that, that I’m a new creature! It’s more than words can say, or that I can write down. All the problems I have had, or that you see others struggling with, are human nature. There has never has been true happiness and fellowship in human feelings. It’s so, so much more than I can describe. Human feelings are always up and down, sad and happy. Never each for a long time, but always unsettled. The only true happiness and fellowship comes from Jesus, not any promotion and advancement from human positions, or friendships at work etc..

This human body was only created as a vehicle for my spirit to do God’s will. This body is at war with that, daily. Just as much as I love the feelings from God, the flesh hates them. I’m only here to do my part for God, teach my young children His ways, and to be available to do all that He wants. And there is plenty if time to do all.

I came from a very busy, fast-paced life. I know most people have seen that in me over the past years. But this past year, being brought down to zero and being re-built, has been a true miracle. My thoughts and feelings are so different! I used to have my mind so over-worked, it was smoking at times, where I couldn’t even think. Being in that condition, I was unable, most of the time to hear Jesus speak. I’m learning that there is a way to work hard and still hear and see what Jesus is wanting. The job Jesus has me doing now, (which is great!):-) never ends. When I come home from working my job that I have, to provide for my family, I start taking care of them in a little different way. My care for them never stops. They need me doing both.

I’m just saying, I love having my mind on the things of God, wherever this human body is, that’s doable! I Love listening to the Old Testament study in my work truck. The people back then are us! We have the one thing they were missing, we can do it! Jesus said so! Sure love you all!

Very satisfied, Paul 🙂

Thanks,
Paul