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"We speak wisdom among them that are perfect [or mature]: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory" (1 Corinthians 2:6-8). If Satan had known the plan, he never would have lifted that spotless Lamb to the Cross. When he did, God's own blood was shed to cleanse man so that he could once again stand in the presence of God's glory. Since Jesus arose, any man who believes Jesus died on that cross, who believes that God raised Him from the dead, and who confesses Jesus as Lord, is instantly born again. In one glorious moment he becomes a new creation with Christ, the Anointed One, living within him, his hope of again returning to the fullness of God’s glory. This is the plan, the mystery of the Church: “...the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:26-27). Glory! That’s what you and I are saved to. We are not just saved from sin—we are saved to God and His glory. The Church is destined to stand before God’s face forever, crowned in the very fullness of His glory and power, where, as glorified beings, we will operate with God in His plan throughout the ages of eternity! It is the last of these last days. Very soon now we will walk the streets with our faces shining, and men and women will come to us to accept the Lord Jesus Christ they see within us. Very soon now God’s glory will be manifested in His Church. How will we get there? Through the blood of Jesus! It is the blood that cleanses us and covers us, enabling us to stand in that glory again. So begin now to study about the blood. Ask God to expand your revelation of it. V Billye Brim is president and founder of Billye Brim Ministries aka Prayer Mountain in the Ozarks. For ministry materials and information visit her website at billyebrim.org. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tribute from Billye Brim Dearest Kenneth and Gloria, My mentors. My colleagues. My friends. I have been so blessed to witness much of your 50 years of ministry. This letter cannot touch on even the smallest part of what I’ve seen. These are just a few of the highlights that I recall… April 1967, Tulsa, Okla.: Kenneth E. Hagin’s meeting in his office building Sister Clara Grace’s prophetic word, “Do you know why you are here tonight? You are here because God is raising up His end-time army, and you are some of the chiefs of the clan.” Vast numbers now witness this prophecy’s coming to pass in your lives as you have followed Him. Probably 1969 I was a member of the staff at Kenneth Hagin Ministries. All 13 of us were working around the contraption that wrapped The Word of Faith by ZIP code, preparing it for mailing. Fred Hodges said to all of us: “There’s a man who is going around preaching Brother Hagin’s sermons. Almost word for word. Using the same titles.” We expressed our disapproval loudly, and vowed to tell Brother Hagin when he came back from a ministry trip. Gathering our self-righteous robes around us, we did just that. But when Brother Hagin heard our report, he raised his hands to heaven and began to praise the Lord. “Oh, Lord. Thank You. Thank You that someone is preaching this message besides me. You know how often I’ve prayed and asked You for someone else, for others to preach these truths to bless the people and bring glory to Your Name.” We quickly changed our tune and began to praise the Lord with him. Meetings Throughout the Years Teaching meetings. Holy Ghost meetings. So many of you together: Brother Hagin, Brother [Oral] Roberts, Brother [John] Osteen, Brother Norvel Hayes, T.L. Osborn, Dr. Frederick K.C. Price, Papa and Mama J.R. Goodwin, Phil Halverson, Sister Wilkerson and Clara Grace. Seeing you dance in the Spirit, wildly, even as David danced. And it made the front page of the Tulsa World. Healing School God tapped a seemingly shy, quiet little girl and told her to have Healing School! My how that worked out! How many thousands upon thousands are blessed by her teaching and ministry of healing! Television I remember when He told you to go on daily television. As I recall, you first shared this at Ed Dufresne’s church in Tulsa. A Holy Ghost night! I remember walking into a hotel with you in Kiev in the Ukraine. We looked across the street through the open door of a pub. Quite visible was their big-screen TV. And on it was Kenneth Copeland preaching in the language they understood. So much! And I haven’t even begun to mention how you have blessed me personally. Your teaching faith by precept and example. Opportunities you gave me. Airplanes. Altogether above and beyond…. Love in Him, Billye FOR MORE ABOUT BILLYE BRIM, AND TO SEE A VIDEO TRIBUTE TO THE COPELANDS, GO TO: KCM.ORG/BILLYE ************************************************** BVOV : 13

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