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The Resting Place of His Love

May 23, 2025

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Bible verses referenced

  • Psalm 103:2-3: "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases."

  • Psalm 91:16: "With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation."

  • Isaiah 53:5: "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."

  • 1 Peter 2:24: "Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed."

  • 2 Corinthians 5:16-17: "Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new."

  • 2 Corinthians 5:21: "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."

  • Colossians 2:14: "Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross."

  • Ephesians 3:17 (paraphrased): "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love…"

Teaching notes

Shortcut Summary

This heartfelt teaching by Pastors Leonard and Lori Rola explores the supreme truth of God's love as the foundation of hearing, healing, and living in faith. Drawing from personal testimonies and Scripture, they demonstrate how resting in God’s love opens the door to divine instruction and miraculous healing. The message highlights that no formula guarantees results—only hearing rooted in love does. By making the love of God the root and source of life, believers can walk in assurance, peace, and healing.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction: Having Fun as Christians
  2. Hearing Leads to Truth
  3. Testimonies of Healing
  4. Rooted in Love: Pastor Lori’s Experience
  5. Hearing Magnified Through Love
  6. God’s View of You
  7. Closing Encouragement

Introduction: Having Fun as Christians

Pastors Leonard and Lori open by affirming the joy of the Christian life. They emphasize that life with Christ is fun and intimacy, not legalistic striving. They invite listeners into a relaxed, personal atmosphere.

Hearing Leads to Truth

Pastor Leonard clarifies a misunderstanding from a prior message. While love is supreme, hearing is the key that leads each believer to their personal encounter with truth. He states that hearing is the important truth that will lead you to your own truth, guiding your commands, communion, or use of authority in Christ.

Testimonies of Healing Leonard shares multiple healing testimonies

  • Diverticulitis: Despite quoting Scripture and standing on the Word, nothing changed until he thanked God for loving him. Then God spoke: "Go to bed, you’ll be able to sleep, and when you wake up, it will be gone." It was.

  • COVID: In intense pain and fear, he thanked God for loving him. God said, "Get up, go into the kitchen, and take communion." He obeyed and woke up healed.

  • Cancer: Given a 2% chance to live, he filled his house with Scriptures including Psalm 103:2-3, Psalm 91:16, Isaiah 53:5, and 1 Peter 2:24. Then God said, "You will live and not die. With long life, I will bless you. You will not miss a day’s work. Proceed with peace."

Rooted in Love: Pastor Lori’s Experience

Pastor Lori testifies about being diagnosed with colonic inertia. Desperate, she tried many healing programs, begged, commanded, and did everything others said worked. Nothing succeeded until she encountered God’s love. Verses like 2 Corinthians 5:21 brought her to tears: "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
She found freedom through Ephesians 3:17: "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love…" Love became her healing.

Hearing Magnified Through Love

Leonard emphasizes that hearing God becomes clear when believers are grounded in love. When resting in love, you are positioned to hear God say exactly what you need—"take communion," "go to bed," or "speak with authority." Miracles follow the voice of love.

God’s View of You The pastors share powerful truths

  • God does not keep a record of wrongs.

  • Colossians 2:14 says: "Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us… nailing it to his cross."

  • 2 Corinthians 5:16: "Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh…"

  • You are a recreated spirit, just like Jesus, fully accepted and unconditionally loved.

Closing Encouragement

Pastors Leonard and Lori urge believers to make the resting place of His love their root and source of life. From there, hearing God flows naturally. Pastor Leonard ends with the two greatest powers in a believer’s life: knowing God’s love for you, and knowing your righteousness.

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