And the word came with power

I went to a poetry show tonight.
The friend who invited me suggested that I go up for the open mike. Earlier in the day I had gotten some inspiration and I made some preliminary jottings, I was halfway prepared as I still did not have a full poem. I just decided I would wing it or adlib it. So when my turn came I went up and did my thing. It was so well received they said it was powerful and there was a holy hush. They said that I had grown leaps and bounds as a poet. But what really happened is that God went with me and he flowed through me and he testified to the words I spoke. I never thought that God would show up at a secular poetry reading but he did. I even got to encourage another christian brother who wasn't so consistent in his walk with the Lord.

Cancer and asthma has to bow

So like its after church and I'm in a local shopping mall. As I pass the food court I see a man sitting down with a sign saying he wants help and he has astma and cancer.

I thought wouldn't it be great if I did a peter and the gate beautiful thing and saw him healed. However I excused myself because I thought that he did not look the type.

So I went along my merry way. I went to the restroom and while in there the same gentleman approached me. I saw this as my golden opportunity. I spoke with him a bit touched on salvation and his former life. He revealed that he was a chain smoker but had given his life to the Lord in his later years.

I told him the gospel and that Jesus not only bore his sins but his sickness too. I then prayed for him boldly telling cancer and asthma to leave him.

I then told him to take a couple of deep breaths and he said though that used to hurt him in the past now it didn't. Yay God. Boom! Sickness crushed by Jesus.

I encouraged him somw more after that and just ministered to him. I even bought him a meal.

I told him to put away the sign and give God the praise. What I forgot to tell him however was to go back to his doctor and look for gainful employment. I guess I should have made him run a bit too. But I'm learning as I'm going.

I'm just amazed at what God did. To God be the Glory.

Trophimus I left sick

Two that got away

1. On my way to church I saw this blind guy across the road walking. I had the idea that I should approach him, ask him where he was going, help him along a bit and then pray for his healing.

However I did not take action and let him pass by as I told myself I shouldn't be late and I might miss my ride up.

2. While at church I spoke with a young man there who complained of a pain in his eye. I didn't offer to pray as I thought it might look awkward. I really should have though as it would really touch his life as he is in training to be a leader in the church.

Lord let me not miss another opportunity to show your love to others.

Friday Night Lights

The minstry that I am a part of was invited to participate in a youth conference. They took part in worship and drama and I videotaped it.

During the ministry of the word, there was a move of the Spirit and some people got delivered. I got to pray for someone at that time as well.

I went outside and was hanging out with some of the ministry team members. Some of them were worshipping and some were prophesying. I got the impression that God had a word for a young lady there but never knew that I would be the one to deliver the word.

God led me to someone who was sitting beside me. I realised that she wasn't standing up when the rest were. At an opportune time I sat besides her and asked her what was wrong. She said she had arthritis all over her body. I prayed for her and she said that the pain left her body.

I went outside and saw a young man limping. I asked what was wrong and he said he had a pain in his leg. I laid hands on the foot and just commanded the pain to leave. He said it felt better afterwards. All glory to God.

While back in the meeting I approached this young lady ad shared what I felt God was saying to me about her. She was very receptive.

I shared a word of knowledge for a young lady and she did not receive it. God still gets the glory.

Early in the day I saw a blind woman begging but never prayed.

I was walking on the road and saw this lame/disabled/injured man. He had a cane but was a relatively young man. As I stared at him I was thinking oh what a shame and if only he knew that God could heal him. To my suprise he began calling to me, but instead of going to him I turned and walked briskly in the other direction as I thought he only wanted money. I missed my chance to minister to him not with silver or gold but with such as I have. Oh well.

Next time will be better.

Todd White - Back to Basics

This Guy, Todd White is what got me started. Seeing him heal the sick on the streets with such ease motivated me to want to do the same.

Here are the first videos I saw of him.

May they inspire you to do the same.

Video #1

Watch Todd get a word of knowledge and watch as someone blind begins to see.

Video #2

Watch a leg grow out, liver condition healed and complex foot disorder disappear.

Video #3

Watch a knee condition get healed, cartilage restored and pain leave.

Todd White - Power Evangelism

Who do you Pray for?