Beauty and Delightfulness of Jesus

The Beauty and Delightfulness of Jesus

I want to speak about the beauty and delightfulness of the Lord. The more I fellowship with Him, the more I come to enjoy who He is and what He does. There is something beautiful about spending time with someone whose company you truly enjoy. Hours can pass without anyone wanting to leave because the fellowship itself is delightful. That is how I have come to see fellowship with the Lord. He is full of beauty and delightfulness.

Psalm 90:16–17 speaks of the work of God's power being revealed to His servants and His glorious majesty being shown to their children. It goes on to say, "And let the beauty and delightfulness and the favor of the Lord our God be upon us." I believe God wants His beauty, His delightfulness, and His favor to rest upon us. His glorious majesty includes everything Jesus paid for on the cross. God wants the signs of His power to be revealed in our lives, and He wants that work to extend to our families and our children.

I may not be able to tell you exactly how God is going to work in your circumstances or when the answer will come. What I can say is that when I wait upon the Lord, trust Him, refuse to lean upon my own understanding, and look to His Word and His promises, something good comes from it. There have been times when I have felt weary and helpless. There have been times when circumstances seemed overwhelming. Yet I have learned that those are the very times when I need to recognize and receive the beauty and delightfulness of the Lord.

I have seen this in revival meetings over many years. When we give the Holy Spirit room to move, He knows exactly what every person needs. It does not matter what church or denomination we are in, what ethnic group is represented, or whether there are language barriers. The Holy Spirit knows the heart. I have watched people enter meetings burdened and miserable and leave completely different. When people experience the presence of God, there is something transforming about it. "You cannot ever be the same when you've had a taste and a touch from the glory of God. You can never be the same again."

The favor of God is not something I can earn. It is undeserved and unmerited. God does not give it to me because there is something special about me. He gives it because there is something special about what Jesus accomplished on the cross and because of the power of the Holy Spirit whom He sent to dwell within us. Psalm 90 says that His beauty, delightfulness, and favor can "confirm and establish the work of our hands." Without the help of heaven, the work becomes hard. Without the anointing of the Holy Spirit, people become weary and burn out. I need Him to establish what I do so that my hands can become the hands of Jesus extended to others.

I have never been to Bible school. What I share is what the Lord has taught me through many years of walking with Him and in ministry. I have met brilliant people with tremendous knowledge of Greek, Hebrew, theology, and Scripture. Knowledge has value, but knowledge alone is not enough. I desperately need to hear from the Spirit of the Lord. I need Him to establish the truth of His Word inside me rather than allowing myself to become confused by fragments of different doctrines.

Jesus said in Acts 1:8 that we would receive power after the Holy Ghost came upon us. I understand that power as God's ability, God's efficiency, and God's might. This relationship with the Holy Spirit is not something I reserve for a special meeting once a month. I want every meeting and every day of my life to give the Holy Spirit an opportunity to move.

Ephesians 1:18 speaks about "having the eyes of your heart flooded with light." I want the light of God to flood my innermost being because when His light fills the inside, there will eventually be evidence on the outside. I have watched that happen in people's lives. I have watched sadness turn to joy and resistance turn into surrender when people gave God room to move.

There is also a difference between knowing something and understanding it. I can know many things without truly understanding them. A person can know Bible promises, quote them, and pray them while that knowledge remains primarily in the mind. But when the Holy Spirit gives understanding, revelation comes on the inside. That is what I want. I want Him to change my knowledge of God into an understanding of God and give me a deeper revelation of His plan and purpose for my life.

That is why I believe daily fellowship with the Holy Spirit matters so much. I can simply say, "Holy Spirit, speak to me today. I want to hear what you have to say to me." He may show me something that day, or He may simply make the love of God more real to me. Sometimes what I need most is not another word or even a prophetic word. What I need is a baptism of the love of God.

The answer I am waiting for may not come today. It may not come tomorrow. It may not even come next month. I have learned that I do not have to become frustrated because I cannot see everything God is doing. My focus can remain upon Him. I can get up each day, fellowship with Him, and trust Him.

Ephesians 1:19 speaks of "the immeasurable, unlimited and surpassing greatness of his power in and for us who believe." Those words are important to me: immeasurable, unlimited, and surpassing greatness. Too often I can be tempted to measure God's ability according to my circumstances or my own shortcomings. I can look at a situation and wonder how there could possibly be a way out. I have been there.

There were things in my own life that once seemed insurmountable. I experienced the loss of my business and the loss of everything I had. At the time, it seemed like the worst thing that could happen. Yet God was faithful. Some answers took six months or even a year before I saw the result of what I had been believing Him for. When the answer finally came, I could look back and say, "Lord, it came at the right moment. It came at the right time."

That experience taught me not to let my present circumstances dictate what God can or cannot do. I do not want my physical condition, financial circumstances, lack of knowledge, or any other limitation to become the measurement I use for God's power. His power is immeasurable.

The woman with the issue of blood is a powerful picture of this. She had spent everything she had and had been treated by many physicians, yet instead of improving she became worse. Then she heard about Jesus. She said, "If I could just touch the hem of his garment, that's all I need to do." She pressed through the crowd, reached out, touched His garment, and was made whole. Her circumstances said there was no answer, but she put her faith in Jesus.

I believe I need to become involved with the Holy Spirit and let the Holy Spirit become involved in my problems, my issues, and my life. As I do that, the things that once seemed overwhelming can lose their power over me. God can heal the hurts of the past and transform what once appeared impossible.

Ephesians 3:20 is one of my favorite scriptures because it declares that God "is able to carry out his purpose and to do super abundantly more than all that we dare ask or even think." His purpose for my life may be completely different from His purpose for someone else's life, but whatever that purpose is, God is able to carry it out.

I have given God plenty of excuses. I have thought about my shortcomings, what I did not have, the money I lacked, and the knowledge I did not possess. None of those things changed His attitude toward me. He waited for the moment when I would allow Him to fill me with His glory and simply say yes to Him.

His ability goes "infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams." When I look back over my life, I can see stages where the Lord changed my attitudes, blessed me, and confirmed His Word inside me. I can look back at where I once was and recognize how much He has done. But I have not arrived. If His promise is infinitely beyond my greatest prayers, hopes, and dreams, then there is still much more that God has for me.

And it all comes back to His power working within us. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us. God wants me to focus my attention upon Him because He wants to reveal His beauty, His delightfulness, and His favor.

I want to see the beauty of Jesus. I want to experience the delightfulness of Jesus. I want to recognize the favor of God surrounding me like a shield. I did not earn that favor, but I can receive it. Wherever I go, I can trust that God's favor goes before me, surrounds me, and remains with me.

So my prayer is simple: Lord, I want to be different. I want to change. I do not want to remain the same. Come and change me. Come and mold me. Come and make me into the vessel that You want me to be.

God bless you richly

Gil Howard-Browne  www.revivaltimes.com 

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Thurs. 04-16-2026 "Beauty And Delightfulness Of Jesus" BC #1251

Joyful and Confident Hope Pt2.

 

Joyful and Confident Hope

Learning to Trust God in Every Circumstance

There comes a place in our walk with God where we begin to look at the circumstances of life very differently. Things that may have got you down, overcome you, or overwhelmed you two or three years ago suddenly don't affect you in the same way anymore. It is not necessarily because the circumstances have become easier. It is because something has become established in your heart and you have become strengthened within. You have learned to trust God. You have seen Him move, answer prayer, and do things for you that nobody else could do, and your confidence in Him has become stronger.

Psalm 28:7 says, “The Lord is my strength and my impenetrable shield. My heart trusts in, relies on, and confidently leans on Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song will I praise Him.”

I want you to see yourself surrounded by that impenetrable shield. It is around you like a cloak. Wherever you go, God is with you. He is not only with you, but by the Holy Spirit He lives on the inside of you.

Now, that does not mean difficult things will never happen. We receive news we did not want to receive. We face circumstances we do not understand. Things happen that can hurt us emotionally and put tremendous pressure on us. But that does not make God's Word untrue. God's Word is constant. It is yea and amen. It is the truth, and it will never falter.

As you walk with God and learn to follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit, you begin to see Him move in your life. Your faith grows and your confidence grows. Eventually, you begin facing life from an inward knowledge of an outward outcome. It's almost like you have inside information concerning the situation you are facing. You may not know exactly how or when God is going to do it, but you know He is faithful.

Second Corinthians 2:14 says, “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ.”

That changes the way you look at things. Instead of seeing everything only through your natural circumstances, you begin seeing things the way God sees them.

This is also why rejoicing cannot be something we do only when everything is going well. Psalm 28:7 says, “Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song will I praise Him.” That has to become a lifestyle. We have to learn to worship God in every circumstance, and particularly during difficult times.

Paul and Silas demonstrated this in prison. They had been beaten, imprisoned, and fastened in stocks. They had every reason in the natural to complain, but instead they prayed and sang praises to God.

Acts 16:25–26 says that while they were praying and singing hymns of praise, “suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the very foundations of the prison were shaken; and at once all the doors were opened and everyone’s shackles were unfastened.”

They worshiped until the prison shook.

There are times when we have to make the same decision. Instead of allowing doubt and unbelief to determine our response, we choose to trust God and praise Him.

Get up in the morning and say, “Lord, I thank You for that impenetrable shield that is surrounding me. I don't know what's going to take place today, but I'm expecting good things because I'm covered with the shield of God's favor. My heart trusts in You. I rely upon You. I'm confidently leaning upon You, and You are helping me.”

That is how we learn to live from a position of trust instead of fear.

There will also be times when worry or anxiety tries to overwhelm you. My wife Loraine experienced that when something began weighing on her mind. Suddenly she heard her spirit singing, “And I will run to You.” Instead of running from God, we run to Him. She continued singing and rejoicing in her heart, and the burden lifted.

That is the Holy Spirit working on the inside. We need to become aware of what He is saying to us and how He is directing us to respond.

Psalm 28:8 says, “The Lord is their unyielding strength; He is the stronghold of salvation to His anointed.”

There is a strength that flows from within that is far greater than anything coming against you from the outside. I am not necessarily talking about something demonic. I'm talking about life. Ordinary circumstances can emotionally drain and strain us, but there is an inner strength that God is teaching us how to lean upon.

First John 2:27 says, “The anointing that you have received of Him abides in you.”

God wants His Word to become real in our hearts, not merely something we quote. A Scripture may be completely true, but we have to believe it personally and walk in its truth. The answer may not manifest immediately, but that does not change what God has said.

Whatever life produces, God is equal to it and greater than it. Whatever bad news you receive in the natural, God is greater than that news.

Ephesians 3:20 says that He “is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.”

That is the God we serve. He is great, awesome, omnipotent, and almighty. But we have to learn simple trust. We do not have to understand everything before we believe God. Sometimes we try to reason everything out and ask, “How is God going to do this?” But faith says, “God said it. I believe it. I receive it.”

Isaiah 60:1 gives us a powerful picture of this: “Arise from the depression and frustration in which circumstances have kept you. Rise to new life. Shine. Be radiant with the glory of the Lord. For your light has come and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.”

God is telling us to arise.

You may have experienced a painful loss, a financial setback, or difficult news. Those circumstances are real, and dealing with them can be difficult. But God is telling us that we do not have to remain under the depression and frustration those circumstances have tried to put upon us.

The danger comes when the circumstance becomes our final focus. One negative thought produces another, and before long our minds begin imagining the worst possible outcome. Second Corinthians 10:5 tells us to cast down imaginations and everything that exalts itself against the knowledge of God.

This is especially important when everything becomes quiet and your mind begins working overtime. We are surrounded by negative information, and if we continually feed on it we can begin feeling as though everything is hopeless.

But God is able.

Isaiah 55:8–9 reminds us that His thoughts are not our thoughts and His ways are higher than our ways. Your mind may be imagining the worst possible scenario, but God sees something you cannot see.

That is why He says, “Rise to new life.”

Second Corinthians 5:17 says, “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature,” and Ephesians 6:10 tells us, “Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”

You are a new creation. God has placed His life within you. So recognize that new life and learn to live from what God has placed on the inside rather than allowing circumstances on the outside to determine your inward condition.

Then Isaiah says, “Shine.”

You may not have a reason in the natural to shine, but you have every reason in the spirit. The circumstances may still look difficult. The news may still look bad. But God has not changed. His Word has not changed. His promises have not changed.

So when tomorrow comes, don't fear it. Don't believe the voice of doubt.

The Lord is your strength. The Lord is your impenetrable shield. Trust in Him. Rely upon Him. Confidently lean upon Him.

Whatever you are facing today, God is greater.  Arise. Rise to new life. Shine. And live every day with joyful and confident hope.

Scriptures and Key Thoughts

• Psalm 28:7 — “The Lord is my strength and my impenetrable shield.” God is our strength and protection. As we trust, rely upon, and confidently lean upon Him, He helps us and our response becomes rejoicing and praise.

• 2 Corinthians 2:14 — “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ.” We can face circumstances with an inward confidence because God has promised that He always causes us to triumph in Christ.

• Acts 16:25–26 — Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises while they were imprisoned, and suddenly the prison was shaken, the doors opened, and their shackles were released. Their circumstances did not determine their worship; they praised God in the middle of the difficulty.

• Psalm 28:8 — “The Lord is their unyielding strength; He is the stronghold of salvation to His anointed.” God's strength within us is greater than the pressures and circumstances that come against us from the outside.

• 1 John 2:27 — “The anointing that you have received of Him abides in you.” The anointing of God is not something distant from the believer. It abides within us, and we can learn to depend upon that inward working of the Holy Spirit.

• Ephesians 3:20 — He “is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.” Whatever circumstance we face, God's ability is greater than what we can see, ask, think, or imagine.

• Isaiah 60:1 — “Arise from the depression and frustration in which circumstances have kept you. Rise to new life. Shine.” God does not tell us to deny difficult circumstances; He tells us that we do not have to remain under their emotional weight. We can arise and live from the new life He has placed within us.

• 2 Corinthians 10:5 — “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God.” Negative thoughts and imaginations must not be allowed to become greater in our thinking than what God has said.

• Isaiah 55:8–9 — “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways.” Our minds may imagine the worst possible outcome, but God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours.

• 2 Corinthians 5:17 — “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.” We are new creations in Christ. Our identity is not determined by outward circumstances but by the new life God has placed within us.

• Ephesians 6:10 — “Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” Our strength is not found merely in our own ability to cope. We learn to draw our strength from the Lord and from the power of His might.

Whatever the circumstance looks like, God is able. Let His Word become more real to you than the circumstance, and continue to live with joyful and confident hope.

Taken from : Pt 2 “Joyful And Confident Hope” #27 TMM  (YouTube)

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God bless you richly,

Gil Howard-Browne

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Your Sure Foundation - The River of Life

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Have you ever found yourself trying harder to receive something that God has already given you? Perhaps you've spent extra time praying, fasting, or waiting for God to move, hoping that one more act of faith would finally unlock His blessing. Yet Scripture presents a different picture. God extends a simple invitation: "Come."     

Isaiah records God's invitation:

"Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters..." (Isaiah 55:1).

Likewise, Revelation declares:

"And let him who is thirsty come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely." (Revelation 22:17).

Notice that the invitation is to receive freely. There is no price because Jesus has already paid it all. The book of Revelation gives us a beautiful picture of the source of that life:

"And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life... and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations." (Revelation 22:1-2).

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Everything mankind needs flows from that river. Healing flows from it. Peace flows from it. Joy flows from it. Life itself flows from it.

The wonderful truth is that this river is not distant or unreachable. Through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, that same life now flows within every believer.

Jesus made this promise Himself:

"If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water." (John 7:37-38).

The river that begins at the throne of God now flows into your life through the indwelling Holy Spirit. That means God's life is already available to you. His peace is available. His strength is available. His healing is available. His joy is available.

Not only does that river minister to you, but it is meant to overflow into the lives of those around you. Imagine believers becoming so full of God's life that everywhere they go His love, peace, and hope naturally touch those they meet.

The world is desperately looking for help and hope. As believers, we carry that hope because Christ lives within us.

There are times when we face sickness or physical weakness. Sometimes healing comes immediately, while at other times we continue trusting God as we walk through the process. During those moments we are encouraged to keep drawing from the life that already dwells within us.

Romans 8:11 reminds us:

"But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you."

The Amplified Bible expands this by saying He will "quicken and bring to life your short-lived and perishable body."

That means God's life is continually working within you.

Think about the electrical system in your home. The power is already there. The wiring has already been installed. When you need electricity, you simply plug into the outlet and flip the switch.

God's life works much the same way. The Holy Spirit already lives within you. His power is already present. Every day you can draw upon the river of life through faith, thanksgiving, and dependence upon Him.

Instead of beginning your day focused on your weakness, begin by thanking God that His life is flowing through you. Thank Him that His Spirit is strengthening you. Thank Him that His life is bringing healing, restoration, peace, and joy.

Revelation 22:17 gives another beautiful invitation:

"The Spirit and the bride say, 'Come!' And let him who hears say, 'Come!' And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely."

The Holy Spirit is still extending that invitation today. As believers, we are also called to invite others to come and experience the life only Christ can give.

Throughout Scripture, God continually calls those who are thirsty to Himself.

Isaiah prophesied:

"For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground." (Isaiah 44:3).

If your life feels like dry ground today, God has promised to bring refreshing. If your circumstances resemble a desert, He has promised to provide a river where there appears to be none.

The Amplified Bible describes those who are thirsty as those who are "painfully conscious of [their] need of those things by which the soul is refreshed, supported and strengthened."

God knows exactly what your soul needs, and He has already made provision for it through the water of life.

Notice that Revelation repeatedly says the water is given "without cost."

Why? Because Jesus has already paid the price.

Galatians 3:13-14 declares:

"Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us... that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith."

Because of what Jesus accomplished on the cross, every believer has become a son or daughter of God and an heir of His promises.

Even Abraham, though called and anointed by God, never experienced what believers experience today. He did not have the permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit because Jesus had not yet gone to the cross. Today, however, every born-again believer has the Spirit of God living within them.

Each day, you have a choice. You can ignore the river that is flowing within you, or you can intentionally draw from it. You can recognize God's presence, thank Him for His life, and receive from Him continually.

Life will still bring challenges, but those difficult days become even greater opportunities to rely upon the river of life flowing within you. As you continue to come to Him, drink freely, and trust the Holy Spirit, His life will continually refresh your soul, strengthen your spirit, and bring His peace into every area of your life.

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Pt2 Sure Foundation-TMM #57 — Revival Times Ministries.

God bless you richly 

Gil Howard-Browne

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No Condemnation in Christ

Therefore, [there is] now no condemnation (no adjudging guilty of wrong) for those who are in Christ Jesus, who live [and] walk not after the dictates of the flesh, but after the dictates of the Spirit.

2 For the law of the Spirit of life [which is] in Christ Jesus [the law of our new being] has freed me from the law of sin and of death.  Romans 8:1-6 (Amplified Bible)

Galatians 3:13 "Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:  14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

3 For God has done what the Law could not do, [its power] being weakened by the flesh the entire nature of man without the Holy Spirit]. Sending His own Son in the guise of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, [God] condemned sin in the flesh  subdued, overcame,  deprived it of its power over all who accept that sacrifice],

4 So that the righteous and just requirement of the Law might be fully met in us who live and move not in the ways of the flesh but in the ways of the Spirit [our lives governed not by the standards and according to the dictates of the flesh, but controlled by the Holy Spirit].

5 For those who are according to the flesh and are controlled by its unholy desires set their minds on and pursue those things which gratify the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit and are controlled by the desires of the Spirit set their minds on and  seek those things which gratify the [Holy] Spirit.

6 Now the mind of the flesh [which is sense and reason without the Holy Spirit] is death [death that comprises all the miseries arising from sin, both here and hereafter]. But the mind of the [Holy] Spirit is life and [soul] peace [both now and forever].

Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the apostles replied, We must obey God rather than men.

Sadly in the Church today, there is a lot of control from leadership over people.  Part of that I understand as there are many people who would run amok over leadership if given half the chance.  The control is built in to make sure that the process of running the church is controllable.  

The danger here is that people become subservient to leadership who become their teacher and guide.  I heard from a friend who said she and her husband had to sign a covenant with the church in order to become a member.   When she explained what the covenant was, I pointed out that the covenant had nothing to do with God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the anointing, loving Jesus, serving God, winning the lost etc. It had to do with "CONTROL" It is their way of saying, "if you step out of line, we will wave the covenant at you" It is truly sad that the Church has come to this.

It's a far cry from what the disciples were like when they stepped out of the upper room, filled with the Holy Spirit, and the fire of God. They went from house to house, breaking bread including the Lord's supper.

They broke bread, that meant they fellow-shipped, laughed, ate and shared with each other which is something that people like to do. But this was in the bond of the Spirit. A covenant that was signed in their hearts by the Holy Ghost.  They had a love for God, and a love for His people. Fellowship flowed unrestricted and unguided by a set of laws that man put into place. But governed by the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus.

When we as leadership follow the Word of God, and the leading of the Holy Ghost, 

Gil Howard-Browne

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Great an Precious Promises

The apostle Peter reminds us of a profound and liberating truth: “For His divine power has bestowed on us absolutely everything necessary for a dynamic spiritual life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3, AMP). This is not a promise for the future; it is a present reality. Through a true and personal knowledge of Jesus Christ, God has already supplied everything required to live a life that honors Him. Nothing is lacking. Nothing is missing.

God has not only called us, but He has equipped us. By His own glory and excellence, He has given us precious and magnificent promises, promises of inexpressible value. These promises are not merely words to admire; they are divine instruments through which we escape the corruption and moral decay of this world. As we lay hold of them, we become sharers of the divine nature. Our lives begin to reflect His character, His strength, and His holiness in practical, everyday ways.

Because of this, Peter urges us to respond with diligence. Faith is not passive. It is exercised. As we actively trust God, moral excellence is developed, and with moral excellence comes knowledge, spiritual insight and understanding. Growth is intentional, and it flows from believing what God has already done within us.

You are blessed of the Lord. The Holy Spirit dwells in you, not as a distant influence, but as your present help. He is your peace and your strength. The love of God has been shed abroad in your heart, and that love casts out all fear. Fear has no authority where God’s love reigns. When your mind, your thoughts and emotions, is stayed on Him, He keeps you in perfect peace. Peace and anxiety cannot coexist, and because of this truth, you are free from fear and anxiety.

You also carry power within you. Acts 1:8 declares that you have received power, the very ability, efficiency, and might of God, through the Holy Spirit. This is why you can confidently say, “I can do all things through Christ.” You are not striving in your own strength; you are living from a divine supply already resident within you.

Your life is changing, even now. The old things have passed away, and all things have become new. You are blessed beyond measure, and you are not settling for less than what God has provided. What He began in you, He is faithful to complete.

Be blessed today, tomorrow, and in the weeks, months, and years to come. God’s divine power is at work in you, and His promises will not fail.

Gil Howard-Browne

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Streaming Revival To The Nations

The Goodness, Grace and Mercy of God

Many believers live under unnecessary guilt, thinking every mistake angers God. But the Gospel reveals something far greater: His mercy, grace, and goodness overflowing toward us every day.

Ephesians 2:4 says God is “rich in mercy.” His mercy is abundant, extended to people who fall short, who struggle, and who know they need Him. He chooses mercy not because we earned it, but because of His great love.

Grace builds on that mercy. It’s not passive, it’s power. Through Christ’s perfect sacrifice, we were made alive and brought into union with Him. The Holy Spirit now lives in us and quickens our mortal bodies (Romans 8:11), giving strength and transformation from the inside out.

Yes, the Bible speaks of judgment, but it also declares:   “Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.”, Romans 5:20

Throughout history, when darkness increased, God responded with revival. Lives changed not because people were good, but because God is good. His kindness leads people to repentance (Romans 2:4).

This is not a hopeless hour. We are standing on the edge of another outpouring. God will use unexpected people, including those who feel unqualified, to carry His message.

Don’t count yourself out. The Holy Spirit is your Helper, Guide, and Strength. He empowers you to bring change wherever you go.

If you’ve wondered whether God can still use you, the answer is yes. You were made alive with Christ to be a carrier of His glory.

Believe again. Hope again. Expect again.

God bless you richly,

Gil Howard-Browne

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Living Examples

 Living Examples: Reflecting God's Presence in Our Lives

As believers, we are called to be living examples of God’s love, grace, and truth. Our daily actions, decisions, and attitudes reflect who we are in Christ, and the Bible urges us to ensure our lives align with His calling. In 2 Peter 1:10, we find this instruction: "Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble." Here, Peter encourages believers to live intentionally, demonstrating virtues that reveal our relationship with God.

One of the most powerful ways we can reflect God is through the Fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 lists these attributes, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, as evidence of the Holy Spirit at work within us. When we develop these virtues, our lives become a testimony to others, showing them the transformative power of God’s presence. Each interaction becomes an opportunity to share the peace and hope we have in Christ, helping others see His character through us.

Our relationship with God is built on trusting His promises. Abraham’s faith serves as a prime example of this trust. Romans 4:20-21 states, "He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised." Abraham’s unwavering confidence in God’s word, despite his circumstances, reminds us that trust is foundational to our walk with God. When we rely on His promises rather than focusing on our problems, we live a life of faith that speaks louder than words.

A practical takeaway for believers is to "pray the promises, not the problems." Instead of focusing on the difficulties we face, we should find a promise of God that speaks to our situation. Jeremiah 1:12 assures us of God’s attentiveness: "For I am watching over my word to perform it." This promise gives us confidence, knowing that God is actively working in our lives and will fulfill what He has promised. We are invited to approach life with peace and assurance, even in difficult times, knowing that God is both our guide and our sustainer.

Living as an example isn’t about perfection, it’s about faithfulness. When others see our lives, they should witness an authentic relationship with God, characterized by trust, love, and resilience. Colossians 3:17 says, "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." This call to live for God’s glory in everything we do is the heartbeat of what it means to be a living example.

May we each strive to embody these virtues and faithfully reflect His love and truth to the world around us.

God Bless you richly,

Gil Howard-Browne

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The River of God Brings Life and Healing

In the midst of life's challenges, it is essential to understand that as believers, we carry within us the river of God—a life-giving, healing flow that brings transformation. This river flows from the throne of God and the Lamb, and it has the power to change everything in its path. In this post, we’ll explore how the river of God brings life, healing, and provision, and how believers can access and share this flow with the world.

The Presence of God Dwells Within Us

One of the most profound truths of the Christian faith is that God’s presence is not something we have to search for. He lives on the inside of us through the Holy Spirit. In Romans 8:11, Paul reminds us, “If the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies.” This means the same power that raised Christ from the dead is actively at work in us, bringing life and healing to our physical bodies.

We don't have to wait for a special moment to encounter God. As believers, the Holy Spirit abides in us (1 John 2:27), and we can recognize His presence every day. He is always with us, guiding us, healing us, and speaking to us. As we surrender to the Holy Spirit, we can live in His power and experience the fullness of life that Jesus promised.

The Will of God on Earth as in Heaven

Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). This powerful prayer reveals God’s desire for His will to be manifested here on earth. What does this mean? It means that the healing, peace, and joy found in heaven are also available to us on

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earth. In heaven, there is no sickness, no pain, no lack, and God’s will is that we experience His abundant life now.

The book of Revelation gives us a glimpse of this reality. In Revelation 22:1-2, John describes the river of life flowing from the throne of God, with trees bearing fruit and leaves for the healing of the nations. This image shows that God’s provision and healing flow directly from His throne, symbolizing His desire to restore and heal us.

Healing Flows from the Cross

God’s will for us is clear—He wants us to be healed and whole. Isaiah 53:5 declares, “By His wounds we are healed.” Jesus took the punishment for our sins and our sicknesses on the cross, making it possible for us to receive healing in our bodies, minds, and spirits. Healing is not just a future promise but a present reality that believers can access through faith.

Similarly, 1 Peter 2:24 reiterates that through Christ’s suffering, we have been healed. When we face sickness, we must stand on the Word of God and trust that healing is God’s will for us. Jesus didn’t die in vain—He paid the ultimate price to bring us salvation and wholeness.

The River of God Brings Provision

The river of God doesn’t just bring healing; it also brings provision. In Philippians 4:19, Paul assures us that “God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” When the river flows, it carries with it everything we need—whether it’s financial provision, peace, or joy. God is El Shaddai, the God of more than enough. Just as He cares for the birds of the air, He will provide for His children. When we trust in His provision, we are allowing the river of life to flow into every area of our lives, removing lack and filling us with abundance.

This provision is not just material but spiritual as well. Psalm 23:5 reminds us that God anoints our heads with oil, causing our cups to overflow. When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we have more than enough—not just for ourselves but to share with others. The overflow of God’s blessings allows us to minister to those around us, bringing life and hope to a hurting world.

Becoming Carriers of the River

As believers, we are not only recipients of the river but also carriers. Jesus said in John 7:37-38, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” This promise is for every believer. When we drink from the well of the Holy Spirit, rivers of living water begin to flow out of us, impacting those around us.

This river is not just for our personal refreshment; it is meant to be shared. Mark 16:17-18 reminds us that as we go into the world, signs and wonders will follow. We will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover because the river of healing is flowing through us. As carriers of the river, we bring God’s life-giving power to a world in desperate need of healing, peace, and restoration.

Trusting in the Continuous Flow

The river of God is continuous. It never runs dry. Sometimes we may feel weary, but God’s river is always flowing. In Revelation 22:3, we are reminded that in heaven, nothing detestable or accursed will remain. That same truth applies to us on earth as we allow the river to flow freely in our lives, removing anything that hinders us and filling us with God’s presence.

When we are connected to the source—the throne of God—the river will flow in abundance. We don’t have to make it happen; we just need to yield to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to move in us. Whether it’s healing, provision, or peace, everything we need is found in the river of God. Let’s drink deeply from His presence and carry that river to the world.

In conclusion, the river of God is more than just a metaphor; it’s a powerful spiritual reality. It brings life, healing, provision, and restoration to every believer. As we recognize the river flowing in us, we are empowered to share it with the world, becoming carriers of God’s glory. Whether you need healing, provision, or a fresh touch of His presence, remember that the river of God is always available to you—flowing directly from the throne of grace.

Evangelist Gil Howard-Browne   www.revivaltimes.com 

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Here is the list of Scriptures referenced or used in the message:

List of Scriptures:

1. Matthew 6:10  

"Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."*  

   - Jesus declaring that it is God's will is for His kingdom and blessings, including healing and provision, to be manifested on earth today as it is in heaven.

2. Revelation 22:1-4  

"Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations."*  

   - This passage describes the life-giving and healing power of the river of God, that flows from the throne of God and through the Lamb (Jesus) and by extension the Holy Spirit Who is the third person of the Trinity of God.

3. Isaiah 53:5  

"But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed."*  

   - The verse explains that Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross not only secured our salvation but also our physical healing.

4. 1 Peter 2:24  

"He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed."*  

   - This scripture reiterates the healing provided by Jesus' suffering and sacrifice on the cross.  He paid for our salvation and healing.

5. Romans 8:11  

"If the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you."*  

   - The same river of life that flows in heaven, flows through the Holy Spirit.  When you receive the Holy Spirit to fill you, you have access to  the power of the Holy Spirit Who brings life to believers.

6. John 7:37-39  

"On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, 'If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, 'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.' Now this He said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified."*  

   - Jesus’ invitation to come and drink symbolizes receiving the Holy Spirit, with the promise of rivers of living water flowing from within.

7. Philippians 4:19  

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."*  

   - This scripture is used to assure believers that God will provide for all their needs through His abundant resources.

8. Mark 16:15-18  

"And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation... And these signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.'"*  

   - This passage supports the believer's role in ministry, laying hands on the sick, and seeing them recover as the river of God flows through them.

9. Psalm 23:5  

"You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows."*  

   - This scripture reflects on the anointing of the Holy Spirit and the abundant overflow that comes from God’s provision.

10. Isaiah 61:3  

"...to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair."*  

   - This verse illustrates the transformation God brings—exchanging heaviness and mourning for joy and praise through His Spirit.

The Power of Godliness with Contentment.

The Power of Godliness with Contentment.

Embracing True Riches:

In today's fast-paced world, where everyone seems to be chasing after more money, higher status, and the latest gadgets, there's a powerful message from the past that offers us a different way to look at life. 

This message comes from the Apostle Paul in the Bible, especially in 1 Timothy 6:6, where he says, "But godliness with contentment is great gain." This simple message asks us to think again about what's really important in life.

To truly understand what Paul is saying, we need to think about the time when he wrote these words. Paul was writing to Timothy, a young leader of the church in Ephesus, during a time when people thought success meant having lots of wealth and high status, much like today. 

However, Paul suggests a different path. He tells us that a good life comes not from gathering wealth and things but from living a life that pleases God and being content with what we have.

Back in Paul's day, there were many different ideas about how to find happiness. But Paul's message was unique because he talked about finding happiness through a close relationship with God. This idea of living in a way that's in line with God's desires, combined with being content, was a new and different way to look at life.

It's important to remember that when Paul wrote these words, he was inspired by the Holy Spirit. He wasn't just sharing his own thoughts or reacting to the politics of his time. The Holy Spirit was guiding him to write messages that would become part of the Bible, helping millions of Christians understand how to live their lives.

Paul's main point is that chasing after things like money or popularity is not what brings true happiness. Instead, happiness comes from knowing God and being happy with what we have. This doesn't mean that money or possessions are bad, but it's about putting them in the right perspective. They're not as important as having a life filled with God's love and purpose.

By choosing to live a godly life and being content with what we have, we're choosing a way of life that values what lasts forever over what's temporary. Paul encourages us to be honest, generous, and humble, showing Christ's love in how we treat others and make decisions. 

When we learn to be content, we find freedom from always wanting more. This brings us joy and peace because we know we already have the most important things: a purposeful life filled with God's love.

In a world that often tells us we need to have more and be more, Paul's message is incredibly freeing. It invites us to live a deeper, more meaningful life, not based on what we own, but on our faith, hope, and love. Let's take this journey together, embracing the true treasures that come from living a life fully in God's grace.

God bless you richly

Gil and Loraine Howard-Browne     www.revivaltimes.com 

Why is the Church so judgemental?

John 3:17  For God did not send the Son into the world in order to judge (to reject, to condemn, to pass sentence on) the world, but that the world might find salvation and be made safe and sound through Him.

2 Corinthians 5:19   It was God [personally present] in Christ, reconciling and restoring the world to favor with Himself, not counting up and holding against [men] their trespasses [but cancelling them], and committing to us the message of reconciliation (of the restoration to favor).

The Gospel is Good News and Jesus made it possible.   He said "I came to give to give life and life more abundantly.   The gospel simply put is salvation from sin.  The word salvation comes from the word sozo ...

1. to save a suffering one (from perishing), i.e. one suffering from disease, to make well, heal, restore to health
2. to preserve one who is in danger of destruction, to save or rescue

In Hebrew, it comes from yasa (to save, help in distress, rescue, deliver, set free) 

I often see preachers looking quite angry when they preach about sin, as if their anger will change the sinners heart. An often used cleche is "love the sinner but hate the sin", so they go after the sin with the assumption that by doing so, they are loving the sinner.

Preaching hard against sin does not change a sinful heart nor does it stop people from sinning.   The truth is even the world famous ministers today are capable of sinning and in fact sin often.   We cannot categorize sin into big or small sin.  There are 18 works of the flesh and if we yield to them, we are in sin.  But their are nine fruits of the Spirit that are the antidote to the 18 works of the flesh.

The bible says "Galatians 6:8   "For he who sows to his own flesh (lower nature, sensuality) will from the flesh reap decay and ruin and destruction, but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.. "  

So the key is not to make people feel guilty because of sin, but to introduce them to the life changing power of God and to help them walk in a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit, so that He can convict them of sin, righteousness and judgement and be their teacher, comforter and guide.

There is no "one size fits all"    Every person on earth faces challenges and temptations and each has strengths and weaknesses.  But there is only ONE who understands them perfectly because He looks at the heart and not the shortcomings.  People can hit the altar dozens of times, but without the Power of the Holy Spirit in their lives, they remain weak and open to temptation.

That is why the Gifts of the Holy Spirit are so important.  They are Heavens link to humans on earth and provide us with edification, exhortation, comfort.  But most importantly, they must be accompanied with the power and demonstration of the Holy Spirit.

Paul said 1 Cor. 2:4  "I did not come proclaiming to you the testimony and evidence or mystery and secret of God [concerning what He has done through Christ for the salvation of men] in lofty words of eloquence or human philosophy and wisdom;    ..... Vs 4  "And my language and my message were not set forth in persuasive (enticing and plausible) words of wisdom, but they were in demonstration of the [Holy] Spirit and power, a proof by the Spirit and power of God, operating on me and stirring in the minds of my hearers the most holy emotions and thus persuading them],"    1 Cor 2:1 and 4 Amplified.

It was not his lofty words and human philosophy and wisdom the changed the Corinthians.  It was the "demonstration of the Spirit and Power of God" operating in him and through him that persuaded them.

There has come such a shift in the morals of this world and people are living their lives with all sorts of immoral things that bring self gratification.  More now that ever, will we need the intervention and demonstration of the Power of God in the lives of believers in order to counter the onslaught against the minds of those who love the Lord.   The power of God that sets men and women free from the yoke of bondage of sin.

The answer to the moral darkness of our generation is not louder condemnation, stricter rules, or greater human effort. It is a fresh encounter with Jesus Christ and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. 

When believers learn to walk in the Spirit, the fruit of the Spirit begins to replace the works of the flesh, and lives are changed from the inside out. The Gospel is not merely a message about forgiveness; it is the power of God that brings salvation, healing, restoration, deliverance, and new life.

Our calling is to preach Christ, to love people as He loved them, and to demonstrate the reality of His Kingdom through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. It is His fire that purifies the heart, His wind that blows away the fog of deception, and His living water that refreshes the weary soul. 

Let us point people, not to religion, guilt, or human performance, but to Jesus Christ, the One who still saves, heals, restores, delivers, and fills every hungry heart with His life. For where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (2 Corinthians 3:17), and that liberty is still transforming lives today.

Gil Howard-Browne

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