BVOV Magazine 2013 - present

Editor’s Letter ‘LORD, I’m on call!’ These were the words Kenneth Copeland spoke to the Lord following a divine encounter he had in March 1967, while standing in a dried-up Arkansas riverbed. That was the day the Lord called Kenneth to ministry. As he would explain years later: “He told me exactly what He was calling me to do. He was calling me to preach the gospel to the nations…. He said nations would be won in a day—some of them even by this ministry.” That summer, Kenneth took his first steps toward answering God’s call to preach to the nations. Picking up his Bible, he walked from the bedroom and into the living room of the tiny house where he and Gloria lived in Tulsa, Okla. Sitting down to study his Bible, Kenneth announced to God, “LORD, I’m on call.” Reading those words reminds me of Isaiah, who, when the Lord asked: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” was quick to respond, “Here am I; send me” (Isaiah 6:8). It also makes me think of Jesus, and what He told the disciples before sending them out to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. “Do not take anything for your journey—neither walking stick, nor wallet [for a collection bag], nor food of any kind, nor money” (Luke 9:3, "Amplified Bible, Classic Edition"). One commentary interprets Jesus’ words like this: “The general spirit of the instructions merely is, ‘Go forth in the simplest, humblest manner, with no hindrances to your movements, and in perfect faith;’ and this, as history shows, has always been the method of the most successful missions.” Years into his ministry, Brother Copeland would say: “When I went into the ministry, I settled it with God forever. I said I will never work at another job. I’ll work at this job all the days of my life. I represent Jesus Christ of Nazareth. He’s my Boss and my Caretaker. He is my Financier. He is everything to me. And I will work all my life for Him, and Him alone.” “Go forth in the simplest, humblest manner…and in perfect faith.” Isn’t that what God desires of each of us—to settle the call on our lives with Him forever? To always be “on call”? With no hesitation, to be quick to say to Him in faith, “Here am I. Send me!” This month we begin a yearlong celebration marking 55 years in ministry, and revisiting some of KCM’s historic moments. We start with “The Founding of a Ministry” on Page 8. Thanks for joining us! Ronald C. Jordan Managing Editor *********************** Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Pinterest VOL. 50 : No. 1 : In print since ’73 INSIDE JANUARY 4 The Power of Partnership by Kenneth Copeland 8 The Founding of a Ministry 12 Grand Slam! by Melanie Hemry 22 Time for a Spiritual Uprising by Dennis Burke 26 How Much You Harvest Is Up to You by Gloria Copeland **************** “It’s not just the amount of the Word you hear that matters—it’s the amount of honor and consideration you give it.” —Gloria Copeland ****************** Pass this magazine on to a family member or friend. When The LORD first spoke to us about starting the Believer’s Voice of Victory magazine, He said: This is your seed. Give it to everyone who ever responds to your ministry, and don’t ever allow anyone to pay for a subscription to it. For 49 years it has been our joy to bring you good news through the teachings of ministers who write out of living contact with God, and the testimonies of believers who took God at His WORD and experienced His victory in everyday life. —Kenneth & Gloria Copeland _________________ Get your free magazine kcm.org/magazine-signup Spanish edition es.kcm.org/LVVC _______________________ "Believer’s Voice of Victory" is published monthly by Eagle Mountain International Church Inc./Kenneth Copeland Ministries, a nonprofit corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. © 2022 Eagle Mountain International Church Inc. aka Kenneth Copeland Ministries. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. "Believer’s Voice of Victory" and the JESUS IS LORD globe logo are registered trademarks of Eagle Mountain International Church Inc./Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Printing and distribution costs are paid for by donations from KCM Partners and Friends. Printed in the United States of America. Because all "Believer’s Voice of Victory" issues are preplanned, we are unable to accept unsolicited manuscripts. Managing Editor/Ronald C. Jordan Assistant Editor/Debby Ide Writers/ Melanie Hemry Gina Lynnes Christopher Maselli Gena Maselli Proofreaders/Jean DeLong Michelle Harris Karen Wirkkala Senior Designer/Michael Augustat Project Manager/Deborah Brister Type Coordinator/Joyce Glasgow BVOV : 3

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