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VOL. 51 : N o 8 : IN PRINT SINCE '73 INSIDE AUG Editor's Letter Live Expecting! In Acts 3, the Bible relates the story of a crippled man who daily sat at the entrance to the Temple begging for handouts. One day, the man stopped Peter and John as they were about to enter the Temple and asked for money. Instead of receiving what he asked for, the man got a lot more. When Peter said to the man, "Look at us," the Bible says, "the lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money" (verse 5, New Living Translation). Peter then said to the beggar: "I don't have any silver or gold for you. But I'll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!" (verse 6, NLT). When Peter took the man by the hand to help him stand, "the man's feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened. He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them" (verses 7-8, NLT). I can imagine the man's disappointment when Peter said, "I don't have any money" (GOD'S WORD Translation). But I can also picture the joy he must have expressed when he discovered he was no longer crippled—that he could walk, leap and even run, just like others. This man was not looking for healing. He came there every day begging for a temporary fix, probably so he could buy food and drink. But on that day, God had something better waiting for him. Ephesians 3:20 tells us God stands ready to "do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us" (New American Standard Bible). The power that is at work inside us is His Spirit. And His Spirit is working together with Jesus on our behalf as we pray to God regarding everything we need or desire. We shouldn't become discouraged if something we're expecting doesn't happen the way we think it should. Instead, we should live expecting God to give us what He desires for us—knowing it will always be what we really need. Speaking of living expecting, the annual Southwest Believers' Convention is just around the corner. We're already feeling the excitement here at KCM, in anticipation of what the Lord has for the thousands of Partners and Friends from around the world, and all of us as well, as we are immersed in the blessed preaching, teaching and fellowship that always happens during those six days of teaching sessions and Healing School. I hope you've made plans to join us July 31- Aug. 5, at the Fort Worth Convention Center. If not, there's still time to saddle up and head on over. We hope to see you there! Ronald C. Jordan Managing Editor We hope to see you there! Ronald C. Jordan Managing Editor 4 The Eden Covenant by Kenneth Copeland 10 'The Miracle Was All God' by Melanie Hemry 20 Let's Eat! by Sarah Pearsons 24 Now That's Good News! by Happy Caldwell 26 Time To Take Refuge by Gloria Copeland 10 10 4 20 "We were in our 20s, but there was a bubble of grace around us. There was never any doubt in my mind that she was going to live." —Jenny Richard W hen The LOR D f irst spoke to us about sta r ting the Believer's Voice of Victory magazine, He sa id: This is your seed . G ive it to everyone who ever responds to your ministry, and don't ever allow anyone to pay for a subscription to it. For 50 yea rs it has been our joy to bring you good news through the teachings of ministers who write out of living contact with God, a nd the testimonies of believers who took God at His WORD a nd experienced His victor y in ever yday life. —Kenneth & Gloria Copeland Believer's Voice of Victory is published monthly by Eagle Mountain International Church Inc./ Kenneth Copeland Ministries, a nonprofi t corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. © 2023 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. Director of Communications/ Laura O'Brien Managing Editor/Ronald C. Jordan Assistant Editor/Ashley Ngole Writers/Melanie Hemry Gina Lynnes Proofreaders/Jean DeLong Michelle Harris Karen Wirkkala Senior Designer/Michael Augustat Project Manager/Deborah Brister Type Coordinator/Joyce Glasgow Pass this magazine on to a family member or friend. kcm.org/magazine-signup Spanish edition es.kcm.org/LVVC Get your free magazine @Copelandnetwork

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