It’s in You! He’s in You!

Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? —1 Corinthians 3:16

You have become the temple of God, the house of God, the dwelling place for God. God no longer resides in the Ark of the Covenant, in the Temple, or in a church building; He lives in people. This is the same God who created the universe, the mighty and awesome God we sing about on Sunday mornings. He lives in you! He came to live on the inside of you! He brought with Him His power, His ability, His wisdom, His faith, and all things that pertain to life and godliness. Yet we have preached a faraway God, a God off in heaven who every now and then will take notice of us in our messes and help. We have preached that He is a sovereign God who can do all things—yet in His “infinite wisdom” He chooses to let people die sick, lose everything they have, suffer with pain and disease, even go to hell, because in the long run, God has the big picture and “all things work together for good to those who love God”. God is sover- eign—but He has sovereignly chosen to give the believer the power and authority to have dominion over all the earth (Genesis 1:26–28; Matthew 28:18–19; Acts 1:8). He has called the Church to feed the hungry, heal the sick, and save the lost (Matthew 25:35; Luke 10:9; Matthew 28:18–19). If the work is not getting done, it is not God’s fault! He has given us all that we need to save, heal, and deliver. Yet the Church sits around and waits on God to do something to change the world. You are that something! You have all you need! You are the house of God!

Pastor Tom Kehres

Cooperate with Him

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth

with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil;
for God was with him.
—Acts 10:38

Jesus became empowered and equipped at the river Jordan, when the Holy Ghost came upon Him like a dove. Until that time (for thirty years), Jesus had not healed one sick person, nor opened one blind eye; He had never walked on water or preached a sermon. But when He was anointed by God with the Holy Ghost and with power, He immediately went about doing good. When you put faith in the power you have, it will cause you to go about doing good, healing all who are oppressed of the devil. That is why doctrines of demons have been injected into the Church: “Wait for the power!” “Wait for God to pour out His Spirit.” “God has all the power.” “The power is coming, soon, so get ready” . . . anything to keep you from the knowledge that you have the power. If the enemy can keep you from believing that you have the power, you will sit about rather than go about! Those oppressed, under the domin- ion of the devil, will stay oppressed because the Church is waiting on God to deliver them, or they are waiting for God to send the power so they can. But we can! You have been anointed—rubbed and smeared— with the Holy Ghost and with power. As the Father sent Jesus (with the anointing), He now sends us (with the anointing). We are anointed and empowered to do good and heal all, because God is with us. How is He with us? Through the indwelling and through the anointing of His Spirit. God has anointed you—so go about! Not without!

Pastor Tom Kehres

The Signs

And these signs shall follow them that believe;
in my name shall they cast out devils;
they shall speak with new tongues;
they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
—Mark 16:17–18

If you are a believer in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior—if you are born again—certain signs will become a part of your life, includ- ing this: “You shall cast out devils.” Devils are real spiritual beings. They are out to destroy mankind through sickness and disease, fear, doubt, and oppression. God did not call the believer to be harassed by demon spirits, but to enforce their defeat, which took place at the cross. Poison is not supposed to have any effect on a believer; bad water should not make you sick; any current or future strains of COVID-19 should not be able to attach itself to a believer. You have the supernatural ability to repel harmful things that would hurt the natural person. Another supernatural sign that should accompany your life as a believer is: “They shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover.” You have supernatural power over sickness and disease in the lives of others. Also: “They shall speak with new tongues.” Tongues is a supernatural sign that belongs to the believer. It is not just for a few; it is for all. It is a spiritual language that is inspired by the Holy Ghost to build you up in the things of the Spirit. Are you a believer? How many of these signs are following you? These signs shall follow you—if you believe.

Pastor Tom Kehres