Gracehouse

The Kingdom of Jesus Christ has a doctrine of warfare: armoured in humility and lowliness, we bless those who persecute us, we turn the other cheek, we give the thief our cloak also, we overcome evil by doing good. Satan will do all he can to lure us into the strategies of worldly warfare - carnal weapons, poisonous tongues and worldly systems of power - against which he knows he can secure the victory; for against Kingdom weapons he is a defeated foe! So keep your eyes fixed on true righteousness, and conquer Rome with love, kindness, compassion, good works and generosity.   “Be courageous! I have conquered the world” (John 16:33)  Patrick McConnell | 13th September 2020

There is a new wind, a hurricane, a visitation of the Lord in our midst! The Spirit has been powerfully at work revealing, affirming and guiding us in the face of this new era through prophetic signs and spiritual words. But at the absolute core of this work is an earnest cry from the heart of God: cultivate the oil of intimacy! Jesus wants a bride that knows and experiences the depth of his love; who is in such close communion with him that the inner place of prayer is their sanctuary and his presence their truest delight. But like the five foolish virgins, those who neglect the oil of intimacy with the Lord may not only miss, but even resist when he comes.

Theunis Pretorius | 6th September 2020

God has always wanted a bride to reign with his son. Jesus has pledged his life to his church in a covenant of marriage. He is the glorious bridegroom and the church his betrothed bride. His love is unconditional and he is inviting us deeper into the transformational experience of intimacy. As the church is currently being beautified she is being prepared for the great marriage supper of the lamb. One day she will be able to reign with her groom for all eternity in the beauty of his splendour.  

Theunis Pretorius | 30th August 2020

The church is standing on the precipice of something new, something great, a brand new age! He has given great promises our hearts; he has given promises of true prosperity: righteousness, abundant joy, peace, satisfaction, power! But now, as we stand on that precipice, like the spies who entered into the land of Canaan, like the Israelites on the bank of the Jordan river, we have to face the challenge - will we fight for his promises? Will we step out in faith? Will we cleave to Christ?

Patrick McConnell | 23rd August 2020

The perfect revelation of God's wisdom, power and character is seen in Jesus Christ at the cross. He is a God of radical selflessness, who showed his wisdom in humiliation and his power in suffering unto death for us. God's cruciform love is the very essence of His glory; it is the reason we are brought to our knees in endless praise before him!

16 August 2020 | Theunis Pretorius

Tragically, friendship can become a secondary, even neglected part of how we understand and live out the Christian life. But among the manifold beauty of the kingdom of God is a people deeply connected in the same loving relationship that has been demonstrated in the Godhead, and which we have been invited to share in. Don't neglect the sweet and joyful gift of Christian friendship, but cultivate strong, fun-loving, authentic, Jesus-centred relationships! 

Theunis Pretorius | 9th August 2020

The Lord has been impressing upon Gracehouse a sweet and beautiful revelation of God's Fatherly heart.  He does not give a stone to those who ask for bread, nor a snake to those who ask for a fish. He does not ignore those who ask and seek and knock. He is a tender Father, full of compassion, mercy, abundant generosity and forgiveness. Everything he does comes from his abundant love, for he is love. Revealed in Jesus, we see that there is nothing our heavenly Father would not do for the good of his children. It is this magnificent truth which is at the bedrock of our DNA, affecting and transforming every part of who we are.

Patrick McConnell | 2nd August 2020