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Fragrance of His Presence
By Nancy Taylor Warner
"Now
thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh
manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place." (2 Corinthians
2:14)
I am
so thankful for the enabling power and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, that
"always" causes us to triumph in Christ, bringing a procession of victories into
our lives! As we face the circumstances of our lives, we are not alone! We are
in step with a mighty army who has lived victoriously in this life, who now move
in triumphant procession in eternity. There is a people today who are rising up
in faith and victory! We are a part of that people!
As
we move from victory to victory, a working of the Lord takes place within our
lives, changing us experientially, to be like Him. Amazing to me, though we are
yet growing in our walk and our faith, God can still use us, making Himself
known to those around us! As one translation says, "Now He uses us to spread the
knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume." (2 Corinthians 2:14
NLT)
Acts
1:8 tells us that after the Holy Ghost has come upon us, we are empowered to be
a witness unto Him, everywhere we go! Our lives have become as "a Christ-like
fragrance rising up to God." (2 Corinthians 2:15 NLT) Some will love us for
that; some will hate us! But our testimony remains.
What
a calling! To live a life that reflects Christ, as His presence is made known to
others through us.
"Christ
in you, the hope of glory!" (Colossians 1:27) From glory to glory, I am being
changed that more of Him might be seen, and less of me. I am a living epistle,
written by the Spirit of God, read by all men. (2 Corinthians 3:3, 18)
Hattie
Hammond used to say, "None of us are perfect yet. If we were, God would have
taken us home!" God is not finished with us yet! He is still working in us. In
each of our lives, He is well able to perfect that which He has begun.
(Philippians 1:6) Meanwhile, there is a testimony, a witness, as we continue to
yield to the Lord and draw on His strength.
My
prayer is that we might draw on His strength today and live by His power as
never before. May the perfume of His presence be made known everywhere we go, as
He continues to work deep within us, bringing us from victory to
victory!
Our
website, www.wadetaylor.org is a teaching
website available to you for a present word that ministers spirit and life. Each
message has been prayerfully submitted, that you might be spiritually edified
and receive an impartation of our Lord's presence as you prayerfully read the
words. As you browse our site, why not ask the Lord to lead you to the right
article at the right time!
The Prayer
Chapel:If you would like
to visit, please contact me for more details and also to confirm, in case
there are schedule changes!
Parousia
Gatherings will be at the
Prayer Chapel in 2017! Special guests include: Julie Grove on April 8; Richard
and Joan Forde on May 13; Jay Francis on August 12; Steve Porter on November
11.For more information, please look at our website, www.wadetaylor.org. There is a
motel discount for advance reservations only; if you plan to come, please
make sure you reserve before the deadline!
Tea, Coffee
& Prayer: On months when
there is not a Parousia Gathering with a scheduled speaker, we will continue to
gather for Tea, Coffee & Prayer- times marked by worship, prayer, and
fellowship. This schedule enables us to "almost always" meet the 2nd
Saturday of the month, right here at the Parousia Prayer Chapel! More
information is on our website. Feel free to contact me as well. Please,
always confirm if you plan to come, in case there are schedule
changes!
Wade Taylor
Publications: www.wadetaylorpublications.org is a
separate part of my dad's ministry that was close to his heart. On this website,
you can buy Books, CDs
and DVDs by Wade Taylor. Also a prayer ministry, they can be contacted by
calling 800-349-0340, or by emailing joanne@wadetaylorpublications.org. Contact
information is also on their website!
May I again speak
the blessings of the Lord Jesus Christ over your life. May He bless you, as He
continues to draw you ever closer to Himself. May you increasingly prosper, both
spiritually and in your life circumstances, beyond all that you have experienced
in the past, and may you be blessed in life, in health, and in all that is
before you.
Prayerfully
yours,
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