A Note From: Brother Billy Paul Tuesday, August 31, 2004

It was a little less than three years ago that I learned that I would need to have by-pass surgery to correct the damaged arteries around my heart. Prayers of saints around the world were lifted before His Throne on my behalf, and my recovery since that surgery has been nothing short of miraculous. I have been feeling better than I have felt for over a decade, and daily I thank Him for the healing power that He has provided for me and all His children to partake of.

Now, once again the Devil is trying to bite at me, and Sunday (August 29th) I shared with the saints of the Branham Tabernacle what the doctors have said regarding this latest trial that the Lord has allowed to come my way. Here is what I told them:

Over the past year or so, the PSA levels in my blood have been running high, meaning that there could be cancer cells in my prostate gland. My doctor said there was no cause for alarm, but that it was something he would keep a close eye on. Then, a few months ago, they reached a stage that he felt called for further testing. I was nervous, and I went into the chapel we have here at the Voice of God Recordings to pray. I thought of the words that the Angel spoke to Dad at Green's Mill: If you'll be sincere, and will get the people to believe you, there will be no disease stand before your prayer, not even to cancer. I knew that Satan wanted to shake my faith, and make me fear, but instead I claimed the promise of His Word. As I prayed a Voice spoke to my heart, saying, "What is the date today?"

I thought for a moment, then realized that it was May 7th the anniversary of the day the Angel met with Dad 58 years ago.

Two weeks ago the doctor ordered a biopsy, and when the results came in I was told that, indeed, there was cancer present in 10 of the 12 tissue samples that had been taken.

I left the doctor's office, after learning the results, and I decided to return to work, even though it was Friday. VGR was closed, and I would be the only one in the building. Once again I stopped in the chapel to pray, and again the words of the Angel were in my mind: ...there will be no disease stand before your prayer, not even to cancer.

More than anyone else that is alive on the face of the earth today, I know that the words the Angel spoke were true, because with my own eyes, I've seen them come to pass, time after time after time. And I believe with all my heart. Every Word that God's prophet spoke is as true today as it was when the words left his lips. Every word and every promise is in the bank for us today; all we have to do is fill out the check.

I walked down the hall and went into my office to finish the work I was doing on the last part of QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE SEALS (63-0324m), gapping the text in preparation for the translator to record the message. If you'll notice, the last several pages of this text is the prayer line, and Dad repeats over and over the phrase, "Receive your healing." to the last 75-or-so people that make their way through the prayer line. I knew that this would not be included on the translated tape, so I began to turn the pages rather quickly. Then I saw my name!

Here is how it appears in the text:

[Brother Billy Paul Branham steps to the microphone and says, "Is that all that wanted to be prayed for now?"]

[Brother Lee Vayle speaks to Brother Branham.]

May the hand of the Lord Jesus grant to you, Brother Vayle, this request for your loved one, in Jesus' Name.

[Brother Billy Paul Branham speaks to Brother Branham.] Billy Paul, as many cards as you've give out, now receive your healing, in the Name of Jesus Christ.

I quickly found the place on tape so I could hear the words for myself:

Billy Paul, as many cards as you've give out, now receive your healing, in the Name of Jesus Christ. Brothers and Sisters, can you even imagine how I felt? I was looking at the check for my healing, written out, signed, and deposited in the bank!

The Bible tells us that the trials that come upon us yes, even the fiery trials are more precious to us than gold, because they bring us to a place where God makes Himself more real to us than He ever was before. And that is where I am today, and here I will stay, as God's healing power brings my body into obedience to my confession.

Right now, would you listen to the words of the prophet and join with him, just as we did at the close of the service on Sunday, to repeat these words:

Now, let's all say it together. We [Congregation says, "We"] do not look ["do not look"] for something big. ["for something big."] But in Jesus' Name ["But in Jesus' Name,"], we receive His promise. ["we receive His promise."] That settles it. That makes it over. [Congregation rejoices] Amen.

It's over. Now, let us rejoice together!

I ask that you remember my family and me in your prayers, that we may remain strong in faith, and in the testimony of His resurrection and healing power.