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

The Sent

So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. —Mark 16:19–20

Jesus Christ is seated bodily at the right hand of the Father. He will never preach another sermon on this earth; He will never cast out another devil; He will never again heal another sick person. He said, “Go ye,” and then He ascended and sat down. God’s perfect will is that the Church should go, the Church should preach, the Church should cast out, the Church should heal, and the Church should speak in tongues (Mark 16:17–18). Instead, the Church has spent most of its time praying and asking God to do it, pleading with Him and wondering why He does not do it. But the Great Commission does not mandate the Church to send the Lord—in it, the Lord sends His Church. When the Church finally understands God’s plan of operation and goes, each member will be accompanied by signs following them. The time to pray and chase signs and wonders is over; it is time for the supernatural to follow you everywhere you go. People will hear the Good News, they will be delivered of demonic strongholds, and they will be set free from sickness and disease. This should be the lifestyle of a believer in the world today. Jesus has been received up—now it is time for us—for you—to go everywhere!

Pastor Tom Kehres

The Accompanying One

Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted,
and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.—Acts 2:33

We have learned that Jesus was received up into heaven bodily; that the believer should go into all the world and preach the Gospel; and that supernatural signs would follow the believer. When we go, the Lord will work with the believer, not for the believer. If the Lord is seated at the right hand of God, how can He possibly work with us here in the earth? Here the Word tells us the Lord will work with us in the Person of the Holy Ghost. Jesus did not endure the sufferings of the cross just to pay for your sins so that you could receive Him as Savior and be with Him in heaven when you die. Jesus suffered, died, and was raised not only so you could be with God, but so God could be with you here on the earth. God desires to be a part of your life, to be your Lord in every area of life: the God of your life, your marriage, your family, your job, and your money. He desires to work with you so that you not only have life, but have it abundantly. This abundant life is available through the Person of the Holy Ghost. He is not a promise; He is the Promise sent to you, to your children, and to those who are afar off (Acts 2:38–39). He is the “pow” in your power, the “super” in your supernatural, the “vic” in your victory, and the “glo” in your glory! He is the Lord who will work with you— when and if you go!

Pastor Tom Kehres

The Greatest Gift Given

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come,
he will guide you into all truth:
for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. —John 16:13

The Holy Spirit has come! Jesus has been raised and seated in heaven, and He has now sent the Holy Spirit. Before Jesus left, He spent four whole chapters in the gospel of John telling His disciples to get ready because He was going to send another Comforter! He was going to send the Power Source of God to be with them and to live in them. He said that it was better if He left; that they could do greater works by the new power in them. They could now go directly to the Father with their petitions; they could ask and receive. Also, the Holy Spirit would lead them and guide them out of false beliefs and wrong doctrines into all truth! The Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of Truth. He is on a mission to lead you into the place of total liberty—spirit, soul, and body. If He can get you to know the truth, you can live totally free. You must learn to hear His voice and follow His prompt- ings in order not to be led by your head, but by the Spirit of God. You must desire and seek His guidance in your daily life. Too many people go when they want to go, then end up in a mess and call out to God for help. But you can avoid wrong decisions, wrong turns in life, by learning to follow the Holy Ghost. He is your Guide, your Teacher, and your Friend in this supernatural life. Do not ignore the greatest gift that you will ever receive—the Person of the Holy Ghost!

Pastor Tom Kehres