A few months back I wrote about a gentleman in the UK, Simon Rowland, who was awakened in the night by God and given a message. It was to tell the Jesus Alliance that He had heard their prayers. It was undoubtedly one of the most moving experiences of my life when he called me from the UK to deliver this message. He had never even heard of the Jesus Alliance and/or me and vice versa.
Recently I wrote him and asked if he could record a video of his experience for inclusion on our new website. He agreed and I received it this week. In all of our interaction since our call I had only talked to him by phone and conversed by e-mail; however as we all do I pictured in my mind what he might look like. I was stunned when I watched him on the video because he looked exactly as I had him pictured. I could have picked him out of a lineup.
As a sneak peek of part of what is to come with the release of the new website on September 1st you can watch Simon’s video by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvrxY6Hkj_g&feature=youtu.be
There are many, especially in the church, who deny miraculous events. It just seems too far out there for them to believe. Upon hearing of anything extraordinary they immediately begin to formulate a logical, scientific explanation and/or attempt to debunk it as some elaborate scheme.
I took it at face value, I mean why deny the power of the Holy Spirit and refuse to receive encouragement from God? Since I’ve received this message I’ve prayed many times and thanked God for sending Simon to encourage me and the rest of the Jesus Alliance team. Prior to receiving this message we were at a near standstill with scarce funding and only a very few faithful volunteers to help out. After receiving the message the movement immediately began to pick up steam and it took off like a runaway train going down a steep mountain. Months later I still feel exhilarated as I hang on for dear life to what is turning out to be the ride of a lifetime.
I am reminded that our progress began with prayer. I’ve prayed night and day and the Jesus Alliance prayer intercessors have faithfully done likewise day in and day out. God hears and answers prayers! It is the most powerful tool we have available to us. I realize there is much gloom and doom around our country as our leaders and Godless powerful individuals seem hell bent on leading us to disasters that seem certain to destroy us and the world, but God who can shake this nation to its core or bless it even more than He has done in the past, points out that prayer is the key to avoiding judgment.
Sound too extraordinary to be true? Don’t allow satan to whisper in your ear as he did to Eve: “Did God really say . . . ?” Yes God really said that prayer can change the world and us and He said He would heal our land if we will pray and turn from our evil ways. Spend some time this weekend engaged in prayer won’t you?
Have a great weekend and remember Honey Lake Church has a free gospel singing featuring the widely acclaimed award winning duo Branded on Saturday night that you will truly enjoy. Then on Sunday go back to Honey Lake Church (or somewhere) for worship of our Creator.
II Chron. 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
August 21, 2015 – Click here to listen