Posted: 04/18/2008 at 2:08pm | IP Logged

Lord.... spread the fire!

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Posted: 04/18/2008 at 2:16pm | IP Logged

From Larry Silverman

Revival... It's Here!

Posted: 04/18/2008 at 2:47pm | IP Logged

Revival Fires in San Antonio, Texas

Keith Miller

Praise the Mighty name of Jesus! We have seen an incredible realm of God's Glory and Power being released in the meetings. We are experiencing a new level of breakthrough in which the Lord is impacting lives, churches, cities and regions.

First we give Him the glory and the honor.

Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, You are very great; You are clothed with honor and majesty. Who covers Yourself with light as with a garment; Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain. (Psalm 104:1-2)

Isn't that a great scripture... He is clothed with light, honor and majesty& In the Throne Room and in the activity of Heaven you see why the song around the throne is, "You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created!" (Revelation 4:11)

We are seeing this atmosphere of His glory flooding the services in a great way. We are experiencing the deep calling to deep place...the place where you worship out of the deepest part of you to the deepest part of Who He is...a place that you are literally moved deep within your inner man and are being established by the width and length and depth and height of His love.

Get ready for even greater depths of the Glory and Honor of God to flood services during the worship, the offerings, the ministry of the Word and the ministry time. Recently, Janet and I were in San Antonio, Texas for three days of Glory and Power meetings with our good friend, Bobby Conner, and several powerful things took place. During worship in one of the evening sessions, I went up to share and the power of God began to hit me so strongly that it felt like waves of raw power from my head to my toes. During the ministry time, a wave of power was released in the front causing as deep as 5 rows to literally be overcome by the power of God. We saw instant healings take place. People were weeping and giving the Lord honor and glory for what He had just done for them. One young lady's shoulder was instantly healed by the Lord. As every bit of the pain left, a release of fresh oil and anointing hit her and all she could do was weep and thank the Lord. The next morning the same young lady came again and was healed in her abdomen area from pain that she had since giving birth. It was awesome!

Another healing that took place was a precious man who had back problems for several years. The Lord instantly took His pain. It was awesome to see what the Lord had done for him. There were so many healings that took place as the Lord moved in great power among the people. One young group was so excited by their experience, they brought back more of their friends the next night! As the word spread that the Lord is still the same today as He was yesterday and will be forever, several different denominations began to show up for the meetings!

On the last night, a wave of power literally swept the building. Many say that the ground actually rumbled from the Presence of the Lord. The worship leader was overcome and began to weep as she felt the Angel of Presence step onto the platform. The entire platform began to shake from His

Presence. Several people testified that they felt a rumbling hit the room from the back to the front. This activity was attested to in the Spirit by Chuck Pierce. While preaching in an unrelated meeting that same week, Chuck said he stopped preaching and said that a shift or moving is taking place in San Antonio. The next day a small earthquake registering 3.7 on the Richter Scale was reported near San Antonio!

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Testimony

"Breakthrough! Breakthrough! Breakthrough!"

Roger and Kerry

This past week during the Glory & Power Meetings held in San Antonio, Texas, we saw amazing things happen. First, building up to the meetings, I felt a stirring in my spirit that this was not going to be just another set of meetings. These meetings were holding an encounter for those wanting more of the Lord. As we walked in the first night, you could feel the expectation of those present already drawing the presence of the Lord down. The praise and worship was awesome.

We didn't have any money to put in the offering so I asked the Lord to provide us with seed for an offering. The speaker prophesied over us, "Breakthrough! Breakthrough! Breakthrough! No, I really mean it. Breakthrough is coming for you two." At the end of the meeting, a man came up and said, "This is for you." He placed some folded bills in my hand. I knew immediately what it was for. Roger and I just had to wait to see when the Lord wanted us to sow it. We didn't have to wait long. The next morning's offering was for breakthrough! We put all we had in it. That was Friday morning. Three days after the meetings, we received an e-mail indicating that our company had been selected to provide hunting services for a company " a $10,000 profit! With these funds, we were able to get completely debt-free. PRAISE GOD!

I also had an encounter with the Lord on Saturday night. After the offering, Keith stepped up onto the stage and I began trembling. The more he spoke, the more intense the tremble became. I had to bend over in my chair because the weightiness was so great. This divine encounter lasted the entire meeting.

At one point the intensity let up enough that I could raise up a bit, and as I did, the ground underneath my feet began trembling " Click Here to Read Full Testimony!

Testimony

"Hungry for the Word!"

Alice

I was at your meetings here in San Antonio on Friday morning and evening and Saturday morning and evening. Aside from thoroughly enjoying the touch of God and being in wonder of the revelation that was brought forth from the word by Keith Miller, Bobby Connor and Denis Davis from San Antonio, something deeper took place in me.

The way I testified at my church, Living Word Church, on Sunday morning was that I had been in-filled with the Spirit, but rather than walking out fully satisfied with that in-filling, I actually walked out hungrier than when I went in. By that I mean that hearing every teaching and seeing how you all have mastered the Word of God, and by that I mean, the way all of you gave us understanding of its application, has caused me to want to seek and search God's Word. I believe that I know the Word to some extent and have even taught the Word with revelation that the Lord gives me, but my knowledge and understanding is far from what it needs to be. Someone said at the meeting that it was your goal that we should have both knowledge and understanding of the Word. Those words must have been driven deep into our spirit by the Holy Spirit, because that is now my greatest desire. Click Here to Read Full Testimony!

Testimony!

A Region Impacted!

Pastor Randy Scott

Your time of ministry to us here in Bryan-College Station in February was powerful and has had long-lasting effects. As you shared the Word of God, there was so much revelation and insight that it was difficult to take notes. God's heart poured through you as you helped us to see how to apply ancient truth to the place where we now stand. There were a number of testimonies of physical, mental and spiritual healings. Many were touched and changed by the prophetic word spoken over them. I have heard a number of people say that your four days with us was a turning point and breakthrough in their lives.

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Testimony!

Yes! Miracles Happen!!

Jarrod

I want to share a few testimonies -

A man from Littlefield, TX was at the meetings and was healed of bi-polar disorder (confirmed by doctors) and of diabetes! Praise God!

A pastor from Brownfield, TX was at the meeting were you had a word of knowledge about a right foot that needed healing. Many raised their hands and he went to lay hands on them. He had forgotten that he also needed healing of an acid-type hole in his foot that needed to be cut out. When he got home, he took off his socks. Brand new skin had formed - no scab, no more deep, acid-type sore, just baby soft skin!

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Posted: 04/18/2008 at 2:52pm | IP Logged

It is my privilege to once again be working with my good friend, Rohn Bailey, in the meetings in Graham.  I thought you might be interested in what he had to say about what God is doing.  This is the notice he sent out to his email list today:

This is That!!
 
Greetings everyone!

   I remember reading a quote in a Tommy Tenney book that said, "We advertise bread in the house but left them searching through the carpet fibers for crumbs".  Many talk about revival and renewal but leave us wondering where it is. People are hungry for something real. Real hope, real miracles, real healing, real restoration and the real presence of an interactive God.

    Larry Taylor and I started meetings at Oasis of Grace Church in Graham, Texas on April 6-8. It started with a three day meeting and we felt God wasn't finished so we agreed with pastor Larry Milhollin to begin again Sunday April 13th. It is now the 16th and we see no end in sight. God showed up in full force with miracles, healings, restoring dreams and visions, downloads of joy and intimacy. There is a release of anointing that has not been seen like this before.  The familiar signs are present but the release is not through one person or a common method. It is an exponential process that is both nameless and faceless. It is birthing a generation of revolutionaries that WILL change the world without the need for credit. It is truly a release of the inheritance of grace in the power of the Holy Spirit. God is using imperfect people to spread His perfect, miraculous power in the body of Christ. In this move of God, He is releasing His children into the marketplaces and pools of community with supernatural love and prophetic insight. Gods children are now being prepared to do what has been called for since the first church got together... power to DO the work of the ministry.
 
If you are hungry for the real deal. If you are thirsty for the genuine presence of God that has no strings attached. Do whatever you have to do to get to these meetings. There is bread in this house and HOPE that produces faith. And faith that reveals destiny.
 
The church is located on the corner of 2nd and Cherry.
 
Oasis of Grace
622 Cherry Street
Graham, Texas 76450
Pastor Larry Milhollon
940.232.4038
 
If you want to get away and spend the night, here is the number for the Best Western near the church.
 
 Best Western
 940.521.0190

Posted: 04/21/2008 at 8:27am | IP Logged

Youth Revival Coming!

When the Holy Spirit filled 120 people on the Day of Pentecost two thousand years ago, the apostle Peter said it was a direct fulfillmnt of prophecy: "And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions. Your old men shall dream dreams" (Acts 2:17). 

Recently, at a youth service, I witnessed something awesome! After the message was given, the Spirit began to move powerfully. Many of the youth present began to cry out to the Lord and were overcome by the power of the Holy Spirit. Several fell on the floor and spoke in tongues as they were baptized in the Holy Spirit. Others were healed in theior bodies. One teen who had never attended a Charismatic church before was glowing with the presence of the Lord as she proclaimed, "What is this; it is so beautiful."

The testimony that touched me the most is that of the eleven year old boy in the picture who fell down under the power of the Holy Spirit. While in this state, he had a vision of a very bright light coming into the room and then he saw Jesus Himself wearing a long white robe! Immediately after coming out of this trance, he testified that he knew he was called to preach the gospel and perform miracles in Jesus' name!

Such a phenomenon is clearly a fulfillment of the prophetic word originally recorded in the  Joel, the same passage quoted by Peter on the Day of Pentecost. God says in the last days, "Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions...." A 

After witnessing this sovereign move of God at the youth service, I sensed the Lord speak to me that it had a prophetic significance and deper meaning. The Spirit said to me that we are transitioning into a new season where miracles are going to be much more frequent and powerful than in many years. We know that the purpose for miracles, signs and wonders and Gifts of the Spirit in operation today is to testify to the fact that Jesus Christ alone has power to forgive sins on earth (See Matthew 9:6). The write of Hebrews says that God testifies to the Gospel of the Kingdom "...by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will" (Hebrews 2:4 NIV).

In Judges 2:10 we read of a generation that had not known God and His might works in the same way their parents and grandparents had. "When all that generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation arose after them who did not know the LORD nor the work which He had done for Israel."

Today we see the same thing: there are many, particulalym the emerging generations, that are completely oblivious to the power of God. I am reminded of an event that occured when I was ministering at a youth service about three years in Chicago, Illinois. I had a word of knowledge that someone had significant hearing loss in both ears and if they would come forward for prayer, God would heal them. After much prodding from her friends, a young lady who had never been to church before came forward for the laying on of hands and was completely healed. What amazed me the most was her response after she realized she could hear fully. She cried out, "Your a psychic and you have metaphysical powers." She had no biblical frame of reference, so this is the only thing she could attribute her healing to. Of course, I corrected her and explained that it was Jesus Christ who had performed the healing. 

Friends, I want to encourage you! We are living in season where the glory of God is about to reveal Himself to a generation that has not witnessed Him in truth. Stay tuned! Have faith. God is raising up a people that will demonstrate His power to those who have not seen His glory!

Here is a last day's promise for the Church that will inspire you! "I will perform a sign among them. And I will send those who survive to be messengers to the nations--to Tarshish, to the Libyans and Lydians (who are famous as archers), to Tubal and Greece, and to all the lands beyond the sea that have not heard of my fame or seen my glory. There they will declare my glory to the nations. They will bring the remnant of your people back from every nation"  (Isa 66:19-20 NLT).

For the Kingdom
Glenn G. Bleakney
www.lifehouse.ca
www.glennbleakney.com 

Posted: 04/21/2008 at 1:09pm | IP Logged

God is up to something. Over the last few months we have been witnessing a dramatic increase of God’s healing, miracle power. We are stepping into a new season where signs, wonders and miracles are becoming easy. There is a shift happening in the spirit and God is calling everyone to access and step into it. Now is the time to pray for the sick like never before. There is a great healing grace being poured out.

As we have been traveling across America over the last several months the glory of God has been poured out in such a tangible, overwhelming way. There is a heavy weight of glory sweeping over those who are hungry for more of God! Hunger and thirst are the key to receiving this GREAT GRACE God is releasing. We must get our eyes off of ourselves and onto Him.

I have found myself saying “IT’S JUST THAT EASY!” As the weight of His glory has filled entire rooms His healing grace and presence has been sweeping over the people healing them right in their seats! We worship until His glory comes and then He does the rest. There is a new realm of corporate healing glory being released. We call out a sickness by the Holy Spirit and it gets healed. It’s just that easy. It’s not hard in the glory!

All throughout Church history men and women have partnered with God to see great movements of His Spirit released in the earth. God is still looking for such individuals today. You can be one of them! 

Posted: 04/22/2008 at 12:53pm | IP Logged

God REMOVED many serious scars and birthmarks on people's bodies, raised scars gone, scars that used to dip down into the skin filled in, purple and dark red blotches, gone! Many, many scars healed. He not only heals us, He removes even the scars that are left behind! (Lakeland, Florida)—Reports are flooding in from the Revival breaking out in Lakeland, Florida. As per a previous BCN posting, because of the continuing outpouring of Holy Spirit healings and salvations, evangelist Todd Bentley has extended his healing meetings at Ignited Church in Lakeland. Linda Dodson of Albany, Oregon, flew to Lakeland after hearing about the healings there and submitted the following report: "I just had to come and experience [the revival] for myself! The internet is spreading this move of God all over the world. There are people in the meetings from many states and countries. I met a man at the front desk this morning from the UK that was booking a room for his friends from Switzerland coming in for just four days! "Oh, the anointing of God: there is a glory in the room that heals, that brings peace, that delivers, that brings joy, that causes hearts to weep and worship from the depth. At one point, the worship rose and rose to higher levels and I heard angelic singing, joining our singing. This glory, this anointing, this move of God is so free-flowing, with no effort, and so full of peace. Todd is not striving one bit, and he has such a look of joy, Holy Ghost presence and anointing, wonder on his face. He is like a true child of God saying: "Did you see that?!" or "Did you hear that!" then repeating the miracle testimonies. "His words of knowledge are flowing so strongly. He'll give a word of knowledge about God healing someone's lungs, and then there is that person right in front of him giving testimony to the burning or warmth flowing in their lungs and then they can breathe freely. Just imagine in one evening dozens of illnesses being healed, things people have carried in their bodies for years and years—gone. And one night, God REMOVED many serious scars and birthmarks on people's bodies, raised scars, gone; scars that used to dip down into the skin, filled in; purple and dark red blotches, gone! Many, many scars healed. He not only heals us, He removes even the scars that are left behind! "People are going out into the community during the day and hundreds are being saved at Wal-mart, in the hotels, in the restaurants and on the streets. Todd said reports are coming in that people are feeling this anointing all over town. As I'm sitting at the hotel computer right now, I can hear a conversation about the revival from the two women working at the front desk. One woman had a headache and I've prayed for her twice already. She's feeling better. Watch God.tv which is carrying the meetings live. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/great-florida-healing-revival Source: Linda Dodson—Breaking Christian News

Posted: 04/22/2008 at 1:03pm | IP Logged

It is sometimes difficult to report what God is doing in our meetings without sounding self-serving.  However, I’ve have to say that what we are experiencing in Graham, Texas at Oasis of Grace Church is a genuine visitation.  Although the numbers haven’t been large, I believe what is happening is an indicator of what God is doing in a fresh release of His power throughout the earth.  I continue to read of reports from all over the USA that indicate a dramatic increase in healing miracles in the past few weeks.  This confirms for me what we saw and heard in the South Pacific on our last trip.  God is releasing another wave of miracles, signs and wonders and harvest is His intent.

• Notable healing miracles- One remarkable lady is coming every night and seeing dramatic improvement in mobility.  She was injured in an accident several years ago and could only walk with the aid of a walker or a motorized chair.  On Saturday night she walked to the front of the auditorium to give her offering without any aide—no chair, no walker and no cane! 
• Pure prophetic ministry- On Tuesday night of this past week a wave of prophetic words came through the people of the Church.  Three different people brought remarkably similar words.  Here is a sample: “The Lord says, it’s wells, wells, wells, wells, wells, of the demonstration of my Spirit…an activation of the living waters that are within the house—within the saints of God…I am skillfully and I am meticulously and I am tenderly and I am carefully dismantling your expectations of the usual…I am dismantling them with the sounds of heaven…with the notes that are released, with the words that cannot be understood by your minds…that you can no longer think what I ought to do, but that you give your thoughts to me…Let my thoughts be your thoughts…”
• Breakthrough worship- Rohn Bailey has been the instrument, but the Spirit of God has led us to the throne room night after night.  We have seen spontaneous dance and incredible supernatural creativity with the musicians.  Both Rohn and the worship team at Oasis of Grace have approached new levels or worship that have left us hushed and speechless in the awesome presence of God.
• The Body of Christ released- As many in the Body have felt a release and freedom, powerful ministry has been occurring, both inside and outside the walls of the Church.  One night this week, two sisters drove over 3 hours to be in the service.  One of the ladies reported that she had no hearing in her left ear for several months.  When the presence of God touched her, she went down to the floor.  One of the women of the Church began to pray over her and whisper in her ear, not knowing about her hearing loss.  The woman began to weep and praise God passionately, reporting that she could hear even the faintest whisper clearly in the previously closed ear!

Several hungry people have traveled over three hours to attend these meetings (Abilene, Lindale, Mabank, and the Metro-plex).  The meetings have been extended another week beginning Thursday night and going through Sunday night.  I encourage anyone who can join us in this fresh outpouring to come.  Rohn Bailey, my fellow team member, described what is happening as more of a release of what is already in the Body, rather than a new impartation.  I believe he is correct in His description.  So many wonderful gifts have been deposited in the people of God.  It is time for release!

 
goinmin@sbcglobal.net
www.goinministries.org

Posted: 04/22/2008 at 5:42pm | IP Logged

Yes Yes Yes Yes.  The excitement of what He is going to do - what He is doing NOW pulsates through my veins.  I have been hearing Him clearer - clearer - clearer.  I feel breakthrough.  My my goodness - I have waited SO VERY LONG for breakthrough.  I have been wandering in the wilderness for years.  BREAKTHROU GH --- YEAHHH  --- I AM SCREAMING BREAKTHROUGH --- I also hear Him say - Grace - Great Grace - Grace - over and over and over.  It is showing up everywhere I look. Even my silent clock that I never knew played Amazing Grace came blaring through at 3:00 AM when I was up the other night and dropped it on the floor!  Every hour on the hour now it blares out Amazing Grace.  I have left it "RING OUT" - because IT IS A WORD FROM THE LORD - it spells out BREAKTHROUGH to me.

How long -- how long we have waited to see this.  I think I could die just from the excitement of it all.

Ron - I have given this posting location to my friends - the birthing of His Kingdom is coming forth across Across America.

PRAISE GOD - SHOUT TO THE LORD WITH THE VOICE OF TRIUMPH!

Posted: 04/22/2008 at 5:46pm | IP Logged

I made the 11 hour drive to the revival last Friday and returned home on Sunday.  We had the most amazing experience in God's presence.  The glory fell, the angelic choirs were present, the trumpets were sounding and the miracle power of God was in the house.  People were delivered from bondages.  Many healings took place.  One kid had about 40 scars on his arms from being a cutter.  He was healed from the bondage of self-hate, among other things....and, his scars were removed by the power of God.

The Lord is moving in a mighty way.  What a joy to be alive for such a time as this!

Posted: 04/22/2008 at 6:54pm | IP Logged

Check out these revival video clips from a number of countries.

http://www.abm.cc/

Ron

Posted: 04/22/2008 at 8:02pm | IP Logged

There's been an increase in heaing here in our neck of the woods too, including Dr verified and cat scanned images of dissappearing lung nodules on two people and a stone on another.  Angelic flute and voices during corporate worship that is literally out of this world...

and in the past two weeks in Ukraine, meetings were packed beyond capacity and after an hour of worship and an hour to hour and a half of message (with interpreter) ministry would extend 2 or 3 hours.  Not only our team ministering but also the attendees ministering to one another and to and with us as well....then meals were in effect small ministry sessions.  One Ukrainian pastor has a web site in Russian which gets something like a million hits per month -- this is the level of spiritual hunger in Eastern Europe. In the meetings we were part of there were healings that manifested as well as a great deal of deliverance, restoration, and outpouring of the Spirit resulting in unusual response of the people in weeping, laughing, falling down and so forth.  Virtually every person threw themselves into worship with abandon and came at least once in every meeting for ministry.  hundreds of people.

Posted: 04/22/2008 at 8:13pm | IP Logged

I finally tried watching the Lakeland revival on God-TV. Even though I have dial-up, I'm now able to watch it. It did cut out sometimes, but I could hear and see a lot of it.

Wow!!! I've been in a lot of meetings with words of knowledge going forth when Mario Murillo did them...but nothing like these with Todd Bentley. The dead are now being raised, and homosexuals are being delivered. One lady tonight was healed of 52 infirmitites.

From the meetings I attended before, as I'd interceded a lot for them, and then seeing the Lakeland meeting this meeting, I began to better understand what is now happening in my life. Some of the things/feelings I've experienced are not my own, but are words of knowledge for others. That used to happen to me prior to going to Mario's meetings, especially on one particular occasion.

I'd heard that Kathryn Kuhlman prayed in tongues for 3 hours before each of her miracle services...so I prayed as long as I could one time, as I drove from Oakland to Ventura, California...where Mario was going to be preaching that afternoon, about a 6 hour drive. I prayed about 2 1/2 hours in tongues. By the time I hit the city limits, I was calling out words of knowledge.

To my utter amazement, as the meeting was about to close, Mario began calling out words of knowledge...and they were the very ones I'd just spoken as I'd driven into the city.

As Todd Bentley said tonight, there is a price to pay for the anointing. As Kathryn Kuhlman used to say, "It costs everything." Yes, it does. As Todd mentioned tonight, it's the church people who will betray you...they don't understand you...and more.

We can have this same anointing, too...but the question is, "Are we willing to pay the price?"

Love,

Ann

Posted: 04/23/2008 at 7:58am | IP Logged

I believe that what is happening in Lakeland, Florida, is what we've been waiting for...through the Internet, it's affecting the entire globe. I watched it online last night. Homosexuals are being set free. Notable miracles are occurring, including one lady set free from 52 infirmities including walking and no longer needing a breathing apparatus, and raising the dead...in a chat room.

I've been in quite a few revival meetings before when Mario Murillo was preaching in the 1980s. I've also been in others' meetings which weren't "real." I know the difference.

These meetings are full of the power of God. I believe that we can have that same power and glory wherever we are, if we simply believe and tap into it...without even physically being there. God is about to move all over the world and has in fact, already begun.

We're seeing a little trickle of it here in Boise, and it's about to increase. The most important thing, in my estimation, is to be where God has for us to be...whether it's to physically go to Lakeland or other places or to stay put.

He is sending me to Spokane, Washington this coming Monday. I've never been to Washington state before, but each of the other western states. This is sort of like a missing piece in the puzzle for me. I thought I'd be going simply as a mini-vacation, for 2 1/2 days...but no, the whole thing is prophetic, even the times I'm leaving Boise and arriving Spokane, both at the same times, as Spokane is in Pacific time and we're in Mountain time...leaving at 10:10 am and arriving Spokane also at 10:10 (John 10:10, as well as adding them together for 20:20...eyesight). My motel's address is also 2020...and more.

Something powerful is going to happen as I set my feet on the land in Washington...not sure what it is. But, I'd carried "revival" in me for the whole world for over 20 years, and the Spirit told me that I'd give birth to it on March 30, 2008. A few days later, He told me to cut the cord, which I then did by faith.

Please pray for me as I go to Spokane.

Love,

Ann

Posted: 04/23/2008 at 12:17pm | IP Logged

Thanks Anita and Gayle. Yes, Gayle, I know that John G. Lake's ministry was in Spokane. I'm to visit the headquarters there next Wednesday, for a tour and prayer...just before returning to Boise.

Someone also said that he's buried there. I wonder where. Benny Hinn once went to Kathryn Kuhlman's gravesite and said that the anointing came on him then.

We have several healing rooms here. I've been to one of them a few times.

Last night, Todd was praying for the double portion anointing to come on us. He had been talking about the anointing on his life; that is, to see pictures like on a tv screen, for healings...yes, Lord. Send it forth. Equip us all so that we can do the works, whichever anointing is needed in order to do the works of Jesus.

Let it rain!!! Fire from on high!!!

Love,

Ann

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 3:02am | IP Logged

Hi Eric,

Oh please don't bring this thread down to this!

I personally know Stephen Strader, I've ministered in his church.  I know people "on the ground" in Lakeland.  I talk to one evangelist there three to four times a day on the phone, who is working on the streets there.  It's not just Todd Bently, it's what God is doing there!  My friend, who lives in Orlando, says that even driving into Lakeland you feel something "different" in the air over the city.  The miracles are happening on the street too, they're just as awesome as those in the meetings.

Eric, the blind are seeing, the deaf are hearing, the dead are being raised and the Gospel of the Kingdom is being preached!  Lives are being transformed!  Plus there is a new excitment and anticipation for Revival and the Kingdom being advanced like I"ve not seen in a long, long time!  This is not just in Lakeland, but all over America!  Just last night we had dinner with two other couples here in Texas.  We talked revival!  We then pulled out a guitar and with tears streaming down our faces worshiped Jesus.  There is a stir... There is the smell of Revival in the air!

So Eric who's doing all of this?  Who's getting us all fired up for more of Jesus?  Who's asking us to walk in more holiness and closer to the Lord?  If you say that this move isn't of God, then who do you say is doing it?  The last I read my Bible it said, "The thief comes to steal, kill and destroy."  Jesus said that He has come to give, "life and that more abundantly."  So, if this move isn't of God, then you leave only one other source that it is coming from...hummm!  So maybe we've had some sort of a larger miracle happen than we thought!  Possibly the devil has gotten saved!  All of sudden the devil is drawing people closer to the Lord... maybe he's now pushing for a great awakening within the Church, causing people to go to the streets, healing the sick, casting out demons, preaching the Kingdom!  I thinest not!

One last thing Eric.  If you would have been watching a few of the web casts you too would have heard Todd Bently talking about how he's been a "broken man!"  God's had him in the fire for a couple of years, breaking him, preparing him for this ministry.  So often they don't even take offerings there.  Todd has been giving up thousands of dollars per night.  He's been saying since the beginning of this move, that he's not interested in conferences any more... all he wants in Jesus. 

Eric, this is the real deal Brother!  It's the real deal!

Blessings,

Larry

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 4:42am | IP Logged

Eric...

all new age/witchcraft is only  the meager copy

FROM THE REAL FROM THE 3. HEAVEN!!!

Take care to not miss the very real...

Monika

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 5:23am | IP Logged

Thank you Monika for caring that I miss nothing.

Bro Larry, I hope you're right and it's the real thing ....

(there have been so many imitations in the last decades)...

sincerely.

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 6:21am | IP Logged

Eric has been very brave to caution us in this matter.

Yes, I read the reports about the deaf hearing, the blind seeing, and scars disappearing, etc.  I know that this is the kind of thing that God does, and wants to do.

At the very least, perhaps we can be cautious that there might be mixture here – yes, some of God, but also some flesh, and even (given Eric’s comment about Todd Bentley and ‘Third Heaven Guided Visualisations’) possibly spirits ‘not from God’.

I don’t like to bring up the subject of William Branham in this context, but perhaps we should.  Branham was undoubtedly used of God, and astonishing healings, miracles and prophecies were seen in his ministry.  But, there was still mixture, especially near the end of his ministry.  The same might be said of Alexander Dowie – a great man of God, a pioneer of the faith – but things went awry near the end of his life.  The miracles in both ministries continued, but the vessels were not clean.

I think I'm just trying to say that, yes, stuff seems to be happening – in Florida AND other places – but, friends, HOLINESS and PURITY are essential.  It seems to me that, in all major revivals since about 1700, a fundamental characteristic has been the emphasis on holiness.  Dare I go a step further and say that the EXPERIENCE of conscious holiness has been preached, taught and testified to.

The individuals who have finished the course well – Smith Wigglesworth and John Lake possibly the best examples – both testified to an experience of sanctification prior to their Baptism in the Spirit.

I realise that I might be dragging up and old chestnut. Forgive me.  I just think that in genuine revival (as distinct from renewal/refreshing), God’s order is HOLINESS first, then POWER. 

There is no Pentecost without Calvary.

RE

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 6:23am | IP Logged

Eric,

I know what you're saying about imitations.  However, this move of God is going far beyond Ignited Church in Lakeland, and even Todd Bently.  Ordinary people are healing the sick and leading them to the Lord on the streets of Lakeland. 

Just this morning the Lord gave me a "mini-vision."  I saw something beginning to form and it had wings.  It was revival and it was beginning to form wings for travel.  I saw them beginning to extend and felt in my spirit that this move of God was about to talke flight across the world!

It is the real deal Eric!  It really is!

Blessings,

Larry

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 6:30am | IP Logged

Eric,

I've seen the real and I've seen the false. I've been in MANY real revival meetings, where the sick were healed and miracles were done by the power of God. I've also been in some meetings which were fake, conducted by a different man.

This one is real. It's not about the minister being perfect in everything he's ever done. None of us have ever been perfect.

It's about the power of God and signs and wonders being done by Him. THAT is what is happening in these meetings.

Ann

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 6:33am | IP Logged

Hi Robert,

You know I really wish you would have been following what is going on there.  By the way, God TV is broadcasting these meetings live, 7:00 p.m. Eastern USA time.

But the other night we were watching and Todd Bently was talking about the great price he has had to pay for this.  He spoke, with tears in his eyes, how God has been bringing him through a hard breaking process for the past couple of years.  Todd said that he is no longer interested in the conference life style.  He is sick of this.  He says that by doing conferences he can earn 5-10k per meeting!  He's laying it all down.  I heard him say, "All I want is Jesus!" 

By the way, they are not taking a lot of high-power offerings in these meetings.  Some nights they have even totally forgotten to pass the buckets.  Now they are doing a low key offering 30 minutes prior to the meeting beginning, as they don't want to detract from what God's doing during the actual meeting, to take an offering. 

Robert, Todd Bently is a broken man!  John Wimber used to say, "Never trust a ministry leader who doesn't walk with a limp!"  Todd is walking with a limp!

I've been watching real close.  I've not always been a Todd Bently fan.  Again I know several of the key people involved, I've even ministered in Ignited Chruch.  I see nothing but the Kingdom of God being expanded there.

Blessings to you in the UK.  By the way, many are beginning to fly in from the UK to Lakeland so that they can bring the wave back to you.  Get ready... revival is heading your way!

Larry

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 6:41am | IP Logged

Really appreciate the comments Larry.  What we have and are seeing both in our own neck of the woods and in Eastern Europe doesn't involve nor revolve around Todd Bentley nor any other one person.  In fact until reading this thread I had no knowledge of whatever is going on that Todd's involved in.

It is really all about God.  When it ceases to be all about God and becomes all about a particular person or group of people then the person's weaknesses or imperfections certainly have a bit more of an inroads to derail or side track. 

We have no-name young people who definitely are not doctrinally perfect nor fully "pure" in total knowledge of all aspects of God...going into stores, theatres and so forth and God is doing healings and ministering through them.  I am a bit passionate about the fact that people do not have to reach some unattainable level of perfect doctrine and sinless perfection before God can and will move through them.  I sat on the shelf for a long time waiting for me to be "right enough" "perfect enough" "know enough" to not fear stepping out, for fear my wrongness would cause to stumble.  A brand new believer can be used of God.  God can release a pure true message through a person who has not read the bible dozens of times and who may not know the original Greek text...and so on.

We are to grow and increase in the knowledge of God.  And if we teach we are indeed liable to greater accountability and scrutiny.  On the other hand, God is not limited by our lack of any type - physical, mental, relational, spiritual.  So long as we do not set up men as 'gods' and so forth...there's safety.  And God is faithful to bring correction and sound doctrine so long as we can hear it. 

I have not ever really followed Todd Bentley's stuff, never been to a meeting and read very little of his writings...but I do know that the past two to 4 years have been a season of intense purification and preparation for many of us.  I also can say that when I did first hear of him, that I saw a mini vision of him, this was years ago...that he was genuinely gifted and called but also was not yet fully grown.  Doesn't that describe all of us at some point?

I don't believe this thread should be highjacked to focus only on one man or woman for this report is not about a single person or place, other than Jesus Christ and His kingdom.

So far as the deliverance and restoration and healing we are seeing in Colorado & Ukraine....does satan cast out satan?  And amen to all Larry says. 

This move is not, and I truly believe and declare will NEVER be about any certain superstar, only Christ and His kingdom ... in fact in Ukraine we hit pretty hard on that entire superstar thing  because that day is over...we do not ever want to return to that.

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 6:41am | IP Logged

Larry,

According to my understanding, the meetings begin at 8 pm Eastern (not 7 pm). They can also be watched at www.freshfire.ca which I hear is better viewing than God-TV. Haven't tried that yet.

When I read what you'd said about them forgetting to pass the buckets, the thought came to mind to kick the buckets (out of the way)...sort of a play on words, but kind of funny in my estimation.

And, about walking with a limp...I know that you didn't mean that literally. But, this week, I've had a limp, physically...as my leg twisted out of position. Please pray that it goes back into position as soon as possible.

Thanks.

Ann

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 6:49am | IP Logged

Ann,

No the meetings do begin at 7:00 eastern.  We are currently located where we have rather spotty internet reception.  I use a Sprit wireless card on my laptop.  One of the hazzards of travel full time, I guess, is the battle for communication.  I am finding that with rather slow connection often, that the God TV feed actually is working better.  Check it out and see.

You are right with the limp not being physical.  But seems that your limp is physical... so...RIGHT NOW IN THE NAME OF JESUS... WE SPEAK TO ANN'S LEG AND COMMAND IT TO COME BACK INTO IT'S PROPER POSITION!  AMEN!

Blessings Ann!

ls

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 10:56am | IP Logged

I know, Anita...This apparently happened in the 1970s with the Jesus movement as well. With what I was saved out of, I had no room to judge anyone for anything. I have had some problems with the religious crowd, however...I'm sure that's Todd has to deal with, too.

I'd like to see a poster with the word "RELIGION" inside of a red circle with a diagonal line running through it...I might make one myself. On second thought, that crowd might try and kill me for it. We have a lot of religious folks here in town. It is said there are more Mormons in Boise than in Salt Lake City...and the #1 spirit affecting here is also religion...even in the Christian churches.

Lord, help us all!!

Ann

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 2:15pm | IP Logged

Julie,

I didn't read all that Andrew Strom wrote here...but what I would do with it is to remove myself from his mailings.

Those kinds of "warnings" always happen when there is revival in the air. I've seen Patricia King videos and they also are the real thing...it's about the power of God to heal. People are being healed through what is happening in Lakeland regardless of who likes it or doesn't like it.

From what I heard Todd Bentley say the other night, he's ready for this...for what will come against him. PTL for that!!

Ann

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 2:37pm | IP Logged

Ann, I love Todd's heart as well as Patricia King's. Just seeing the integrity of character that Patricia has used in dealing with naysayers and people in the Body who have operated against God's Word and His principals for confrontation spoke realms to me. She also came out of a background of witchcraft and new age, and I would think that the Spirit of God within her would definitely deal with her if she steps back into any kind of defiling behaviors...

Andrew has a good heart and he does state many truths, and he is again proof, that NONE of us is 100% accurate in anything that we say and do and discern consistently, becuase our soul and flesh get int he way. We are flawed and imperfect vessels that God graciously loves and choses to flow through despite our sins and soul issues.

I think we just need to remember that THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD goes any of us. Lets be quick to err on the side of GRACE and allow the Lord to be the One True Judge who deals with his 'kids'. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save it.

None of us have it all together, I wish we'd just deal with the logs in our own eyes and leave the speck in others for God to fish out, quite honestly. LOL

LOVE covers a multitude of sins... may each one of us seek the Lord for his direction and discernment of people and ministries.

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 3:09pm | IP Logged

Julie,

Once again the "Revival Police" have shown up.  It sure doesn't take them too long to try to stop a mpve of God!  It happens every time. 

How should we judge what is going on in Lakeland, FL?  It's really simple...  Mt. 11: 11, "Jesus told them, "Go back to John and tell him what you have heard and seen - the blind see, the lame walk and the lepers are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to lfe, and the Good News is being preached to the poor."

I would call upon Brother Strom to open his eyes... He just might see Jesus!

Blessings,

Larry

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 3:11pm | IP Logged

Julie,

One more thing... I noted that Strom attacked Toronto too.  I just had to say this, my life, my marriage and my ministry was and remains totally changed by what I experienced in Toronto!

Larry

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 8:11pm | IP Logged

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Posted: 04/24/2008 at 8:20pm | IP Logged

Andrew Strom is always desperatly against renewal. I think he really wants to see a repentance only revival. I don't think he sees the multitudes who come to Christ around the world after God gets their attention by miracles of healing that demonstrate His love and glory.

Ron

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 8:35pm | IP Logged

Hey Guys:

It is late and I am getting older.

Someone sent me Andrew Strom's email address and all I can say is I have determined that he is anti-prophetic, anti-apostolic, anti-kingdom and therefore anti-Messiah.  OOPs! Well, maybe not that bad; but I do believe that he has an agenda bigger that this "Charismatic Event" 

I wonder what it would really look like if we got out of the way and let Yahweh be Yahweh?

Posted: 04/24/2008 at 10:11pm | IP Logged

I was meditating on all this yesterday evening not knowing what to do of all that I have read and heard from "both sides" (the 'pros' and 'cons'), then the peace of God invaded my heart showing me something obvious in my spirit about the reverential love for God. So I will stick and follow what the Lord has show me . What is it that Christians are always "worried" to miss what God is possibly doing here or there ? What a freedom and assurance we have in Christ ! How deep is God's love. The revival I want to see and live for my region is an invasion of this reverential love for God with the righteousness  that accompany it. [Oh glory ] Don't think it needs to be imported from Florida or elsewhere :) 

how could my life could be impacted by what is happening here or there, and WHY should it be ?

My choice has been made, and I'm in peace with it

God bless you all

Psalm 85

4Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause your anger toward us to cease.
5Will you be angry with us for ever? will you draw out your anger to all generations?
6Will you not revive us again: that your people may rejoice in thee?
7Shew us your mercy, O LORD, and grant us your salvation.
8I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
9Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.
10Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven. 
 

Posted: 04/25/2008 at 4:22am | IP Logged

The LORD has been showing me things to pray for about what HE is doing in the land of the south (the phrase the HOLY Spirit gave me). One of the greatest weapons satan uses is to turn the body against itself.. In the Brownsville revival i believe it stopped because one of the leaders told hank handegraff(spelling?) that he would die for criticizing the move. While i see somethings of concern in the area of discernment, things that have been shown to me to pray over and support the work that the LORD is doing there, to say it is false is loco.

I have not been able to follow the revival this week, the last service i heard todd was preaching on the fire of God that completely sanctifies. I pray this message of purification comes forth.

I do feel liberty to share this much about what Abba father has shown me in private about lakeland and whats happening there.. A test is going forth, hearts are being examined, do we seek YHWH for who He is or are we seeking HIM for the miracles? I believe this "revival" is a time where a lot of God things happen, the earthquake, the winds are blowing, which will be followed byt he still small voice that brings the bride to the place of refining fire to make her spotless and wrinkle free..

Posted: 04/25/2008 at 6:13am | IP Logged

Amen Eric to the reverential love of God!! God is love. What would love do?

I love my son. If he was sick, I would surely want him healed. If he was sick and I had the ability to heal him, I would certainly do that. Love is an action, not just a feeling. Love does something about the objects of its love. It doesn't just sit passively by thinking "Oh well. I love my child. I'll let them suffer."

Jesus took the punishment we deserved, not only for eternal salvation, but also for our healing and deliverance. In Romans 10:9, we find the Greek word "sozo." This word includes our healing.

Ann

Posted: 04/25/2008 at 6:36am | IP Logged

I agree Ann.

the Lord is gracious and powerful. He ahs peayid a full price. I believe He heals and can do mighty things in the physical.

It’s just that I am not in pursuit for healing revivals , but if revival comes we’ll welcome healings and miracles too.  Anyway I have to walk in what has been shown to me, who knows how it will end up ?

Posted: 04/25/2008 at 6:38am | IP Logged

Larry i am suprised at your statement that the only criteria for judging this move of God is by the miracles? I have watched and i see Gods presence there. Doctrinally i have seen very little or any at amiss, but havent seen much of todd preaching as i work second shift. The morning services i have watched via the webcast..Brother roy fields is an awesomely annointed and gifted worship leader as i saw him in person in nh..

Pray against the spirit of control that would divert the flow of what God is doing into an channel he is not authoring. The LORD wants HIS Move to flow into certain key areas, individuals...

Posted: 04/25/2008 at 7:39am | IP Logged

Yes, Eric, the Lord is indeed gracious and powerful. What has begun, which we call "revival" is possibly going to take many forms in different parts of the world, depending on the needs of the people there.

He is the God of great variety. He doesn't always do the same thing, or in the same way.

The people of India, or Africa, or China, certainly have different needs than the people of the USA or Europe. There's something I prayed for the people of India a year or two ago that I want to see happen in my lifetime. There are many naked in the streets there, having nothing to cover them. Because of that, I prayed that He would rain down on them with blankets. Yes, Lord, blanket them in the natural as well as with Your Spirit...let those 1 billion people know how much You love them. Provide for them what is needful for their bodies and souls.

Love,

Ann

Posted: 04/25/2008 at 8:26am | IP Logged

Hi Richard,

You said, "Larry i am suprised at your statement that the only criteria for judging this move of God is by the miracles?"

I guess you've mis-understood what I've ever said my Brother!  I've never said that "the only criteria for judging this move of God is by the miracles!"  I know far better than that!

However, it's the miracles and supernatural that always seem to be the  brunt of any revival debate. 

One thing that I can say is that I personally know some of the people involved in these meetings.  They are the real deal!  They have a passion for God.  To listen to Todd Bentley the other night, speak of his brokenness was enough to bring a even a hard hearted person to tears.  Some have been willing to pay the price for htis move of God.  It comes with a great cost.  Even now the "Revival Police" are attacking the people involved.  It's difficult to be called "of the devil" no matter how many times it happens!

Yes, we need to pray for these people.  They have a great responsiblity and so far have done an awesome job!

Blessings,

Larry

Posted: 04/25/2008 at 8:51am | IP Logged

Larry i discern that todd bentley is broken before the LORD. We need to keep the leaders in prayer as this is gonna stir up the hornets..

Miracles do not validate the message.. I must say that the message i have heard has been pure..

 There are genuine miracles happening and the LORDS presence is there for those who have eyes to see, discern,,

Pastor Strader is a genuine man.

I have found out that during the day you can watch the previous nights services on the uk site of god tv..

Posted: 04/25/2008 at 8:58am | IP Logged

Yes Richard, the hornets are already stirred!

Larry

Posted: 04/25/2008 at 9:02am | IP Logged

I personally attended several meetings and can tell you that the manifest presence of God is there.  If the Lord will allow, I plan to go back.  The glory of God is so intense that there is little, if any, preaching required.  This is not about a man but about God.

To those who choose to speak against this move of the Lord, I express caution for the word of God says that we will be judged by the same measure that we judge others.  The word of God also cautions us about "touching His anointed".

Many people are misguided in their focus.  These services usher in the presence of the Lord through worship to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  Roy Fields is a very anointed musician and His love for the Lord is expressed in song.  I purchased a CD while I was there and the anointing falls in my vehicle within seconds of turning it on.  

Lord, I welcome Your presence and according to Your word, miracles, signs and wonders will FOLLOW those who believe.  Move like You want to move Lord...  We welcome the unexpected.  We welcome the unexplained.  We welcome Your winds of change!!!!

Posted: 04/25/2008 at 12:30pm | IP Logged

Hey Julie,

What part of the Pacific Northwest do you live in?

ls

Posted: 04/25/2008 at 8:30pm | IP Logged

 We are cautioned TO TEST the spirits.

Is there fruit ? Who is getting the glory from Lakeland and all the other Glory Fires breaking out all over the world?

It saddens me when I see the enemy using doubt in some believers.

'I AM' the product of one these past "so called phony revivals"! The persecution I have had to under go in 15 years is unbelievable. It is like I have a sign on the top of my head  that says WARNING.!!!!!

When I came to Christ all those years ago  I WAS RADICALLY CHANGED!!! I was and still am consumed with love for my precious Jesus.

I LIVE ONLY FOR HIM...I WILL GO WHEREVER HE TELLS ME...I KNOW HIS VOICE....I AM MY FATHERS DAUGHTER. I LIVE ONLY TO PLEASE HIM. I HAVE NEVER LOOKED BACK.

Brothers and sisters in Christ. PLEASE don't point a finger at what is happening in Lakeland. Bless it and receive it. Go for it all.

Todd will be just one of many  many thousands that God will use in the coming time to carry out the FINAL HARVEST.

This is just the beginning. The lord has already given me visions of other things coming. I have seen heavenly portals that are coming. Saints what's happening now is the beginning of the birth. I have dreamt for years I am pregnant. ( Trust me I am WAY past having children).  Last night I finally gave  birth in my dream...I had twins  Wow. Lord I am old but I am trusting you for everything. I only live to glorify him.

You know a few years ago while weeping before the Lord about constantly being persecuted for "attending the place I got saved". The lord spoke to me.

These were his words "did  they not say that nothing good ever comes out of Nazareth?''.

Receive ALL that is happening with Joy and cry out to be a part of it.

I do believe though that repentance and love are the primary fruit.

Be Blessed All...Diane.

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 2:26am | IP Logged

Amen to this. Is there genuine fruit ? is there really repentance, and a pure fruit blooming forth ? Are the poor blessed ? is the entry to the revival free ? And if there are some who are on the point of believing in Jesus convinced of sin and then born again , or do they only receive “impartation” ?

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 7:17am | IP Logged

Ron, thank you for posting this event taking place in Florida.  I had never heard of Todd Bentley before I read this.  We have been watching on GOD TV for the past two nights and have been really blessed by what The Holy Spirit is doing...and it is growing rapidly!!!  We see this breaking out in our church also.  People just breaking under the anointing of the Holy Spirit.  We're seeing exactly the things that Todd is saying the Holy Ghost is showing him are going to take place.  Miracles, Creative Miracles, healings of every kind, Salvation, deliverance, restorations of every kind....on and on.  NO DOUBT that this is a move of the Holy Spirit.  And, as Todd has said, God uses the most unlikely individuals to display his Glory through. 

Eric, how would you rather see a might move of God?  Believe me, when you are healed of some of these painful infirmities, you certainly would not criticize the messenger, in this case Todd Bentley.  They would laugh in your face.  satan doesn't heal people.  Remember, there is NO TRUTH in the devil.  AND, this impartation thing is real also...but, if you have been watching, the Salvation message Todd is delivering is power packed with the Holy Spirit and hundreds flood the alter every night...getting SAVED.

We're excited to see the move of God, this River of Fire, this River of Anointing.  We have had many dreams in the night about this river, this Holy Ghost anointing that is coming...and YES, Praise God, it is HERE.  We will be expecting great and mighty things in our service here tonight and Sunday.  We believe this is the Big One.  Maybe the last great outpouring of the Holy Spirit before the Lord comes back.  We're humbled by this and in awe of God.  We praise you Lord.

Bless each one,

Carol

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 8:00am | IP Logged

This is just a breeze that blows before a hurricane force wind. there is coming another dimension that goes beyond healing the physical body, there is coming a healing of spirit, soul, and body. And in the midst of it poison and foriegn objects (idols) will be removed in all these dimensions.(for those willing to let them be removed)

This is going to shake and winnow even the very "leaders" we see currently spearheading the healing revival.We have yet to see the complete nature and full purpose of this stirring, and may not see it for a few years.

This is just a small beggining point, powerful, yet much flesh still clings. There are great mysteries and seals about to be opened. Remember, many flocked to Jesus, He healed many that came, but only a few understood His mission.

Jesus loved and freely gave what He recieved of his Father. But many turned back when the infamy of his ministry made them choose thier own lives over following Him. Only 120 were left in the upper room to go forth into the true purpose of His coming. That purpose: to bring many sons into glory of His Kingdom.

Kriston Couchey 

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 8:15am | IP Logged

To all,

I believe Andrew strom suffers from a similiar illness to what even the revival crowd lives in. It called the love of the body growing cold, and not discerning the body.

While it is disheartening to see Andrew and others finger point, it is equally disheartening to see the current movers and shakers still stuck in a form of religion and law. Even in the current happenings. But these moves are to remove those religious slave mentalities.

Get ready, the slave woman and her son, (that which is birthed out of the flesh) are going to be gotten rid of.

Kris

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 8:33am | IP Logged

Last night, Todd preached on Romans 8:11, one of my favorite verses. He said that each believer can tap into the Holy Spirit within us to receive from Him. Amen to that!

He called out some words of knowledge, one of which was that God is healing someone's left eye. When he said that, the power of God fell on me (as my left eye in particular has had been afflicted for over a year and I've been believing for healing). I was then led to turn off my computer and go lie down on my bed.

As I laid there, the pulsating power of God (from within) continued to cause my left eye to almost jump, whereas my right didn't do anything. It's not entirely healed yet, but I know that both of my eyes will be...and soon, especially as I go on a trip to Spokane, Washington in 2 days...my motel's address is 2020, and more.

Blessings to all... God is moving by His Spirit all over the globe. We need to receive it, from Him. Todd just happens to be "one" of the instruments God is using. He's using all of us who are willing.

It's time to surrender everything to the One who loves us so.

Back later. I'm going to a 24 hour Burn which started at my local church last night at 7 pm, till 7 pm tonight...started by Sean Feucht, also going worldwide. These are 24 hour worship and intercession meetings. You can google him and find out where these meetings are.

Ann

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 8:34am | IP Logged

Hi Julie,

Lord, let your Fire fall in Monroe, WA!

ls

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 8:37am | IP Logged

Eric,

The answer is YES to all.  Matter of fact on the "entry to the revival free" issue, they are hardly taking offerings in these meetings.  I did hear that now they are passing buckets, without making a big deal out of it, about 30 minutes prior to the meeting beginning. 

ls

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 8:39am | IP Logged

Anita,

About the "winds of change," that was the name of the angel that entered the meetings in Florida last night.

I also remembered that I received this anointing almost a year ago here in Idaho at a meeting...through a prophetic word spoken over several of us.

Ann

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 8:42am | IP Logged

Hi All,

Last night's Lakeland meeting (Actually Auburndale now) was packed to over flow conditions again.  More than 1000 could not get into the building.  This new building hods 2800 and Pastor Strader told me yesterday that the first night they estimated 2700 in attendance.  Then last night... completely full!

Please pray... people are just beginning to fly in from other nations.  If you recall from the early Toronto days, British Airlines had to put on extra flights from London to Toronto as business people coundn't get flights, as so many were coming to be touched by God!

What a problem to have!  Yet is is a problem and deserves our prayers for the leadership team there!

Blessings,

Larry

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 8:50am | IP Logged

maybe my comments do not apply.  for I have no desire at this point to view the events going on in Florida...we can MAKE these things about individuals or certain groups.  And when we do this it certainly does accentuate the inevitable failures and human weaknesses of that person.  We can either critcizingly focus on one person or else we can become "followers" of a man or group.  Either way we are serving to take the focus and glory away from God.

I can comment on what I saw in Ukraine because I have been there twice in the past year and got to minister to hundreds of people and to speak to some pastors and leaders who are actually there in order to gain further insight.  My insight is not exhaustive, however I can speak of it to some degree for I have been there and am in communication with people who are there.

I can comment on what is ememrging and on the verge of emerging here in Denver Co for I am seing it, touching it, I am here.  I have been here and have been praying for a move of God like this, which transcends any before it and which is not reliant upon humans...I can tell you of the increase in deliverances, healings and hunger...I am there.  I prayed with some of these people.  I saw some of it happen.  I can tell you of several who in my own place of work have repented and been changed from some very dark places into the kingdom of God in the past 2 or 3 years and it's increasing.

I got an email from a friend who is from Argentina and who saw the birth of the fires of revival there which, according to this friend still involves multiple churches regularly housing 10's of thousands of participants and that this has not died away or faded according to my firends.  It's going strong. I was invited to travel there to be a part of it.  I may not do that anymore than I will be going to Lakeland or watching it. I also know friends who went there in the 80's and what they witnessed in that torn country.

Let's not limit this and minimize it to be about a certain place, person or their weaknesses and failures.

We repeatedly urged the folks in Ukraine, the beautiful hungry for God people...regarding the same concerns enumerated by some.  It is a good and needed thing to urge people not to set up 'superstars', and not to seek 'fortunetelling'.  People are not perfect.  Repeated reminders and even warnings as well as prayer are definitely in order.  Calling the move "not of God" because these issues exist is quite another thing and is very dangerous ground to tread.  Those ministering must be very alert and wary to avoid stepping over into "pleasing the public" and compromising the Spirit of God.

It is good to exhort and warn against going the way of the past in which we have set up men and women as 'gods' for this WILL NOT be tolerated in this day and the days to come.  God will NOT go that way. 

There will be wolves who will need to be warned about in advance who will try and divert the flow of what God's doing and even use it for their own gain. 

What God's doing is much larger and wider spread than anything going on in Fl.  I didn't even know about that until reading Ron's thread this week.  The loudest "bang" to our vision is in my estimation maybe the tip of the iceberg.  What has recieved the most media attention and talk may not be the largest thing in numbers or international impact.

One pastor in Ukraine has a revival web site in the Russian language which gets a million and some hits EVERY MONTH.  He is a very quiet man and would easily blend into the smallest group of people.  He is very low profile and quiet.  But he is also a very key person in the thing God's doing in Eastern Europe.  I shared many meals with him and his wife. 

My Argentine friend speaks of 10's of thousands in numerous revival church settings regularly (at least weekly)...this he says has not waned in years in that country. 

My company is small and yet I have seen dramatic miracles of healing and lives changed in repentance and salvation.

In all of these venues many of the issues some caution about become issues that need to be addressed.  So address them.  Just be careful about calling "not God" things that are.... this is far larger than any of those who are a part of it at this time.  Any of us could be removed or exposed should we move the wrong direction or should we not address as released to. (some of the flesh stuff in I have addressed with prayer.  And there were a few who experienced imitation manifestations which were not of God, some of these received deliverance and restoration, and then a genuine experience of glory)

I wonder how many people traveled to be at Jesus' meetings?  How about the early apostles?  People travel quite a distance for Solomon's wisdom. We need to not be so quick to condemn traveling in an expression of hunger and to receive from God.  There is a place for it.  We warn about exporting our "brand" - and this is a legit thing to avoid...however do we not also see apostles being sent to release the same Spirit and Jesus to devout God-seeking or hungry people in many other places? 

There is a place, and will continue to be a place, for being legitimately sent of God to bring something of Him to others...and even some divine exchange too.  We all received of the awesome dear ones in Eastern Europe.  Many there have truly suffered for God in ways we haven't really imagined in the West.  There's such a glory in that.

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 8:55am | IP Logged

Kriston... I am with you 100%. Your words are discerning and wise.

You said  " this is the breeze before the hurricane". I have seen in part what is coming. What we are seeing breaking out all over is "THE TIP". I have had visions where I see myself  walking down streets and people being INSTANTLY delivered and set free from the demonic. ( just by passing them by!) . I have seen heavenly portals where spiritually we will go in times of heavy persecution. I have seen believers ( in dreams) where they literally "glow" and all the world will know and see who they are and who they truly belong to. The Lord has shown me that this will be "A HOLY AND FINAL OUTPOURRING"  purging his true bride of all that is not from him. Some will hate "the refining" others will welcome it.

Yes the world is a dark and heavy place these days saints... but "Oh" what is coming for HIS true children...no eye has seen no ear has heard.

I thank God for people like Todd who are willing "to go for it all"!

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 10:24am | IP Logged

Hi Eric,

You know every move of God has historically had those from within the Body of Christ attack it.  If you study Church history you will note that often it is the prior movement attacking the current movement.  It happed with Finney, Wesley, Booth, and the list goes on.  It happed with me too.  In the midst of powerful meetings years ago, people getting healed, filled with the Spirit, getting signs/wonders/miracles, local preachers would preach from their pulpits to stay away from our meetings because we had "familiar spirits." 

We were being attacked by people who believed just as we did, yet because it wasn't happening in their church they attacked us.  To be honest it hurt some!  We soon got over it as we pressed into more of God, yet it wasn't fun.

Pastor Strader mentioned to me yesterday that the Internet is "full of snakes" attacking what is happening there.  He asked for prayer.  Believe me, he needs tons of it!

Eric, the American Church has been pretty dead for several years now.  She has needed revival bad.  My wife and I, and many others around the nation have completely dedicated our lives and minsitries to see this happen.  We have prayed, physically been willing to sacrifice for this one thing to happen.  I can't tell you how difficult it has been on my wife, a grandmother of 16 grand children, to leave them all behind, living full time in a motor home, chasing after revival fire!  But we feel it's worth it!  Here's the thing Eric... you are not sensing too large of a draw for yourself in this move of God.  But many of us here in the States do! 

I am blessed to get several phone calls per day from Lakeland.  I hear first hand what God's doing.  I just got off the phone from ministry leaders in California who just got off the plane in Tampa!  They are turned on, excited and are willing to stand in line for over 5 hours to get into the meeting tonight.  Eric these people are hungry for more of God!  Something must be happening in order to draw people to do something like this.

So, I would ask you... you may not understand it, you may not even like it, but please bless us Brother!  Please don't throw any cold water on these sparks that are beginning to flare up.  This is just too important to some of us.  I for one have waited my entire Christian life for true Kingdom Revival to break out in America.  To completely transform our nation.  This just might be it!  If not, it's sure a step in the right direction!

Blessings Brother!

Larry

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 4:14pm | IP Logged

Kriston Couchey wrote: hi all, Just want to clarify something. If we waited until we were perfected in order for the presence and move of God, then we would never see anything from Him. These things always start somehwere and somehow by God's soveriegnty. The sad part is every move in history has repeated the same mistakes of the past. And only a remnant got it and moved on when the rest camped and partied until the cup of blessing was drained dry. This happened in the 90's and all we got was everybody and thier brother an apostle or prophet. My personal opinion is that God is bringing a level of fire and rain that comes ONLY in His presence. He is coming to be captian of the Lord's host. This is His first breath to bring comfort. He always gives solace before He points out the places that need change. We are seeing the solace or anethesia before the operation (circumcision). I can garuntee you that there will be excesses and people raising themselves up to "places" of leadership, not recognizing the real force and move behind the scenes. Theres always a false that parallels the real and even accesses the anointing.       It's important to not be skeptical or critical, but it's even more important to really be discerning and not be swayed and drawn by men who tend to run without discernment and build Babylon all over again. We will all get singed on this one if we really allow God to work on us. Lets let the fire of His presence do that work and remain humble as we go forward. Kris

YES !!!!!

MAY YOU BE GLORIFIED LORD!!!!

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 6:36pm | IP Logged

Larry,

Thank you... I agree that there will be mass revival in the Seattle area and through out ALL of Washington State... we are SO needing the genuine move of God.... and through nameless and faceless peoples... Whomever might be an instrument to ignite the fire of God in this area, bring it on Lord... but let it be imparted to no-names with no-agendas other than the Fathers!

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 8:11pm | IP Logged

Hi Eric,

What you wrote isn't happening in Lakeland!

ls

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 8:13pm | IP Logged

I am all for revival and I'm glad to see people excited about God.  But I find myself searching (unsucessfully) to see discussion of Jesus, the cross, and the gospel as the main focus of many of these meetings and discussions.  If you want an eye-opener, search for the word "Jesus" when you receive a "Word from the Lord" from many of the popular ministries that send them over the internet.  Some are very encouraging words of revelation of Jesus.  However, many, many of the "words" I've seen on the internet do not even mention Him!

The Holy Spirit always glorifies Jesus.  Please prayerfully apply this simple test as you read and hear about these things.  Is is DIRECTLY glorifying Jesus and not man?  It doesn't matter if they say the word "holy" a hundred times, if they are not giving revelation of the source of all holiness in the Lamb.

I tuned into the FL meetings last night and these things begain to trouble me a bit so I eventually left off and went to read my bible.  My reading from my bible reading plan I've been following lately begin in Jeremiah 23, which is a heavy Word against false prophets.  I believe it is a strong warning also to the church.  Even as God's people were led captive into Babylon because of their adulterous spiritual hearts, could it be possible that true believer's could be led captive by false prophets into an apostate church (Babylon) because of their desire for these signs and miracles to come to pass?  It is something to consider.

God said the test for the prophets in those days was whether they caused the hearts of His people to turn from sin to Him, by the power of His Word.

Jeremiah 23:21 “ I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran.  I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied. 22 But if they had stood in My counsel,  And had caused My people to hear My words, Then they would have turned them from their evil way"

Try reading the rest of this chapter if that strikes your heart. 

Regardless of how this sounds, I am in no way personally condemning any specific ministry - I personally know little except for the simplicity of the gospel of the cross of Christ.  This is what Paul said was the ONE thing He desired to know (Jesus Christ and Him crucified) and the ONE thing essential.

Let us remember that our protection and power comes soley from abiding by faith in Jesus Christ - then we will walk powerfully as His life manifests through us.  We will see signs and wonders but they will also be insignificant compared to the revelation of the Son of God accompanying these things.

with love, in Jesus,

Karen.

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 8:18pm | IP Logged

Julie,

A couple of years ago while we were having meetings in your area, I got a pretty strong vision from the Lord.  I saw a very large, old, rusty, tall, strong iron fence with a huge gate in it.  The gate was in similar condition, however it had a very huge, old fashioned, pad lock that was holding a big, big rusty log chain.  This locked chain held the huge gate tightly closed.  The fence and gate were on the main spiritual corridor of the Pacific Northwest.  Slowly I saw a huge hand holding a large key.  This key was placed in the old lock, it opened and the chain fell to the ground.  The gate then began to squeek, and very slowly opened.  As it began to open, it began to swing faster, but I noted that the essential movement was pretty slow, but as it went, it began to swing faster.

Your area is open for revival!  More Lord!!!!

Blessings Julie!

Larry

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 8:26pm | IP Logged

Hi Karen,

You sould have been watching tonight!  There was a shout, Jesus chant going for quite a long time.  Karen, Jesus is being glorified in these meetings.  I guess it really surprises me that you didn't see Him lifted up last night!

Blessings,

Larry

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 10:18pm | IP Logged

Hey Larry... VERY encouraging word. I know our area is ripe... there have been words confirming God is planning to move in this area and what you have shared also is a great encouragement, thank you!

I shall continue to pray and praise and decree and declare... FREEDOM to the captives and SIGHT to the blind that they would all see Jesus and know of His great love for them.  The PacNorthWest is one of THE most unchurched areas in the US... not that church attendence means anything, but the population of true believers is also rather small. There is lots of 'religion' here but not a lot of people with personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The consensus who are, are just as distant and seemingly not interested in drawing together in fellowship... its a pretty 'independant' area.... and that really needs to change. 

So, keep prayin for our area to break loose, please!!   I want everything my Father has for me, to equip me to reach the lost however He leads... I pray for my decrease, His increase and His Name to be lifted up in and through me so that 'these signs shall accompany ME who believes!  And I pray that those who believe here would be set free by Holy Spirit to begin to love and demonstrate God's great love and grace to all people! God, help us!

Thanks Larry!

Posted: 04/26/2008 at 11:01pm | IP Logged

Julie,

The Wave is coming your way.  Your area is ripe for Revival!  Hang onto your hat, you're in for the ride of your life!

Larry

Posted: 04/27/2008 at 1:43am | IP Logged

Larry Silverman wrote: eric claire wrote: Hi Larry, You mention Finney , Wesley and others, maybe some of today too , but you know these men had nothing to do with Gnosticism, like some of today at Elijah list and the like, who show no respect for the Scriptures, have traffic with angels , glorify of their ridiculous signs of gemstones and the like, make marchandise of the anointing , and most of all are always searching for experience or exalting them rather than the Lord. Sharp words yes , for a description of the sad state of a great part of the "Charismatic signs and wonders" movement and these kind of ministries. I pray they will repent after the show and be saved in the end. How could I curse , I am perfectly at peace and wish the best for everyone. I can't rejoyce though.   Love you in the Lord brother. Hi Eric, What you wrote isn't happening in Lakeland! ls

So why he is talking about angels at times ? And why Bob Jones is around ? And isn’t Todd a close friend of some who promote the “Glory realm” with gemstones and such ? MMhhh !

I don't see compassion and holy love for Jesus Christ in these meetings. It is all BAM in the belly. Héhé, if the catchers were removed , I wonder what would happened ? 

Karen Bullard wrote: I am all for revival and I'm glad to see people excited about God.  But I find myself searching (unsucessfully) to see discussion of Jesus, the cross, and the gospel as the main focus of many of these meetings and discussions.  If you want an eye-opener, search for the word "Jesus" when you receive a "Word from the Lord" from many of the popular ministries that send them over the internet.  Some are very encouraging words of revelation of Jesus.  However, many, many of the "words" I've seen on the internet do not even mention Him! The Holy Spirit always glorifies Jesus.  Please prayerfully apply this simple test as you read and hear about these things.  Is is DIRECTLY glorifying Jesus and not man?  It doesn't matter if they say the word "holy" a hundred times, if they are not giving revelation of the source of all holiness in the Lamb. I tuned into the FL meetings last night and these things begain to trouble me a bit so I eventually left off and went to read my bible.  My reading from my bible reading plan I've been following lately begin in Jeremiah 23, which is a heavy Word against false prophets.  I believe it is a strong warning also to the church.  Even as God's people were led captive into Babylon because of their adulterous spiritual hearts, could it be possible that true believer's could be led captive by false prophets into an apostate church (Babylon) because of their desire for these signs and miracles to come to pass?  It is something to consider. God said the test for the prophets in those days was whether they caused the hearts of His people to turn from sin to Him, by the power of His Word. Jeremiah 23:21 “ I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran.  I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied. 22 But if they had stood in My counsel,  And had caused My people to hear My words, Then they would have turned them from their evil way" Try reading the rest of this chapter if that strikes your heart.  Regardless of how this sounds, I am in no way personally condemning any specific ministry - I personally know little except for the simplicity of the gospel of the cross of Christ.  This is what Paul said was the ONE thing He desired to know (Jesus Christ and Him crucified) and the ONE thing essential. Let us remember that our protection and power comes soley from abiding by faith in Jesus Christ - then we will walk powerfully as His life manifests through us.  We will see signs and wonders but they will also be insignificant compared to the revelation of the Son of God accompanying these things. with love, in Jesus, Karen.

Thank you Karen.

 What you say sounds true to me (and expressed in love and prudence)  

Posted: 04/27/2008 at 3:28am | IP Logged

Eric,

You wrote:

"So why he is talking about angels at times ? And why Bob Jones is around ? And isn’t Todd a close friend of some who promote the “Glory realm” with gemstones and such ? MMhhh !

I don't see compassion and holy love for Jesus Christ in these meetings. It is all BAM in the belly. Héhé, if the catchers were removed , I wonder what would happened ?"

Eric, what's the bottom line for you here?  All of the thousands of miracles being reported, by the way I watched last night and doctors reports are verifying some of the healings, WHO IS DOING THESE MIRACLES?  

Here's a testimony from a pastor in California who just returned from the meetings: 

"I just flew in this morning from the Florida Outpouring where God is doing a sovereign move using Todd Bentley.  I have had the privilege of attending many great things that God is doing but there is something different about the Florida Outpouring.  As I sit at my desk writing this I am trying to figure out how to explain what I mean.  Normally, when I return from somewhere, no matter how life changing, I am happy to be back to my home in Truckee.  However, this time I am grieving to be gone from Lakeland, Florida.  I just want to go right back.  In fact, I was at the airport this morning waiting for my plane and I almost just left the airport and went back to Lakeland. 

The first night I was there was the last night that they met at the Ignite Church where they could only hold about 800 in the sanctuary.  God set it up so I could be in the sanctuary and experience the power.  Of course, the healing power of God was thick and powerful.  The Holy Spirit came down on the meetings like a thick cloud.  It was a thick cloud more like smoke than a honey cloud. 

Each night Todd anointed the pastors telling us how pastors who came to the Outpouring were able to bring the power of revival back to their home churches in the same way it was manifesting in Florida.  I am very excited about what God plans to do at River Rock!  Each night Todd read e-mails from pastors who had come and who reported revival breaking out in their churches when they returned home.  Each night Todd laid hands on us in impartation.  The final night just coating me in oil and the oil of the Holy Spirit!  I had to be carried off the stage by three men!

We all know that God wants to bring revival to the Northern California.  The reason that I went to the Florida Outpouring is that Todd prophesied that the revival was coming to Northern California via highway 40 which is Donner Pass road in Truckee where River Rock is!  Also, Todd mentioned that this was the "third wave" which God showed me He wants us to be a part of through a prophetic word by Che Ahn.   I believe that this Sunday could be the beginning of the manifestation of revival! 

On Thursday night they asked pastors to come forward who had great testimonies about what God is doing in their church.  They knew who I was and they had me up as the next pastor to speak with Todd on world wide television.  However, the Spirit moved another way and I never got up before the telecast ended.  I am praying that the revival moves in on River Rock and when I return  to Florida I will have great testimonies of what God is doing here on Highway 40 in Northern California to share!  I believe that the revival comes through Truckee on Highway 40 and spreads all over Northern California.  Please join me in prayer that this starts Sunday morning!

Pastor Eric Moen"

How about that report from another Eric?  WHO'S DOING THIS ERIC CLAIRE?  Who is making people like this northern California pastor get so turned on for the Lord and wanting to spread revival fire?  You are saying that these meetings are not of God, that Jesus isn't getting glorified, then I ask, WHO'S DOING THIS?  Eric, how about all of the people that are going out on the streets, healing the sick, moving in powerful signs, wonders and powers?  How about my evangelist friend, Roger who's working the streets of Lakeland bringing dozens of people to saving knowledge of Christ through miracles?  WHO'S DOING THIS ERIC?

How about me Eric?  I've not even been to the meetings yet, I'm still in north/central Texas.  However, I'm finding myself more in love with JESUS CHRIST, finding myself more excited with His passion for the lost and hurting, walking in an increased degree of holiness since April 2, praying much more (To God my Father, through my only Lord and Savior Jesus Christ), more excited to spread His love and passion than I've been for many years!  WHO'S DOING THIS IN ME, WHO'S CHANGING MY LIFE ERIC?

Brother you just are not understanding what is going on here!  There is no talk of gemstones, but if there were, so what?  Yes, there's talk, lots of it, about God sending angels to minister to the sick and open up miracles, but who's sending these angels?  Yes, Bob Jones is speaking prophetically about this being a "Third Wave" hitting the beach, but isn't that actually what is happening?

Eric, WHO'S DOING THIS IN LAKELAND?  Is it Jesus Christ who's healing the sick, turning people on to Him, stirring great excitment for the the things of God, not only here in the States, but now all over the world?  Eric...IS IT JESUS WHO'S DOING ALL OF THIS OR IS IT SOMEONE/SOMETHING EISE? 

Are these meetings of God or the devil, Eric?

Larry
 

Posted: 04/27/2008 at 6:22am | IP Logged

Kris,

You're right ... This is a beginning!  I'm thinking that we ain't seen nothing yet!  However, I'm so thrilled that I'm seeing the beginning take off.  It's been a long, long, dry season! 

Out of the old "River Move" that you spoke of, a simple prayer evolved..."More Lord!"  I think that prayer is very valid today as well.  I like it.  Let's not get set in a rut, let's kick out both ends and go for all that God has for us! 

Amen!

Oh... about the "slain in the Spirit" thing... I sure can take it or leave it.  When I pray for people with laying on hands, I usually just take them by their finger tips.  If something happens in this area it happens, but I could really care less!  Yet I do know that often there are things that happen when one does submit to this.  It's happened to me before.  My evangelist friend Roger, in Lakeland has had Todd pray for him several times.  He's gone down each time and he said that several times he got a major download from God while on the floor. 

Anyway......More Lord!

Blessings,

Larry

Posted: 04/27/2008 at 6:54am | IP Logged

Okay, I'll share something rather humorous (at least to me) about being "slain in the spirit."

I was at a prayer meeting. The leaders were praying for each individual, but somehow I was overlooked. So, I asked them for prayer, too. As they went to lay hands on me in prayer, they were slain in the spirit and fell down laughing.

What I have found over the many years of being in lots of meetings is that when the power of God comes on a person, they can no longer stand. They fall down when His power floods their inner being. That has happened to me many times.

There's a verse in the OT that speaks of when the glory of God fills the temple, the priest could not stand to minister. When His glory has filled this temple (in the NT, our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit), I could no longer stand to minister to the Lord. Something had to give way.

I see nothing wrong with supernatural manifestations of God's presence. I've experienced enough of them to know when they're real. About a month ago, there was a speck of gold glitter on my left cheek for which there was no natural way it could have been there. Days before that, there was dust all over the sweat pants I was wearing. Again, there was no natural way this could have happened.

I simply walked into another room and when I returned, there it was on my legs. A friend was visiting and she confirmed to me that it hadn't been there until I went into my bedroom closet to get a box of pictures for her to see, that she noticed it upon my returning to the living room.

Can I explain the supernatural happenings? No. Do I believe it was supernatural? Yes, of course.

Can Todd Bentley explain the supernatural happenings? No. He said that when he says "bam" (as the Spirit leads him to), something happens. It's not when he chooses to say "bam" or other words. It's as the Holy Spirit speaks through him.

Yes, verifiable miracles. Even a medical doctor was healed last night.

Ann

Posted: 04/27/2008 at 8:27am | IP Logged

Todd mentioned Rick Joyner last evening. He said that a couple of people from Joyner's school had come to Lakeland, received an impartation and took it back there...and a revival started there.

Todd said that Joyner told him that the true signs of a revival is that it's contagious...and that this one is that.

Todd was teaching to people two nights ago how to receive their healings from the Lord directly, basing it on Romans 8:11.

Ann

Posted: 04/27/2008 at 9:19am | IP Logged

To the naysayers, study the manifestations that happened when finney, wesley and whitefield preached and thier thoughts about them..

You tell me any church who says they are 100%pure and i will show u a liar..

To those who criticize something with blanket broad statements you must realize you are sinning by judging another mans servant. We need to be careful because he that speaketh lies shall not go unpunnished..

Does todd bentley worship angels? I dont think he does, but i am studying that scripture this day and waiting before the LORD to hear from HIM.. There has been such a lack of balance in the body about the supernatural realm..

Larry i am happy you were able to attend the meetings, you were blessed i am sure. Sonia also went who saw the whole story, not just what was presented on tv. Are there others who have witnessed it live? I havent heard every teaching but what i have heard i am happy has been preaching a baptism of holiness.. Of true fire,, Amen we are told Jesus would baptize us in the fire and my belief is that we dont really understand this from a pratical experience..

I feel led to share about something i was meditating on the other day, a person who i looked up to once was seeing a great move of the LORD in his ministry. They then started attacking being slain in the spirit saying it was a new age demon (kundha lini? spelling). I watched as this mans ministry dryed up and how he lost so much. I preached a message a year ago about those who go around striking the rock to produce water, as bad as sampson shaking himself not knowing the LORD had left him (or did know and went on the same ole path). The striking of the rock is done sometimes because of a spirit of unbelief, this man based his objection to the experience because he went up to a prayer line and prayed a fleece if this is from you let me be slain and he wasnt so every time it happens is not God. True story, and indicative  of i feel how many are falsely judging something because it didnt happen to them.. They come to God in a spirit of haman, who else could the KING want to bless and leave disaapointed because they ask amiss, or not in true faith..

UNTO THE PURE ALL THINGS ARE PURE? AMEN..

FOR EVERY GOOD AND PERFECT GIFT DESCENDS FROM ABOVE , AMEN..

I was meditating this week about how the pharisees etc were saying of Christ he has a demon, Jesus said can satan cast out satan? BUT IF I come and cast out the devils by the finger of God no doubt the kingdom of God is come.. Then Christ says something very profound, by whom do your teachers cast them out?? THEY dont, because they dont have the power that came from relationship.. ONLY THE HOLY SPIRIT casts devils out and the Spirit doesnot abide in debate, unbelief, jealousy..

Posted: 04/27/2008 at 10:48am | IP Logged

Eric, you know surely that CH and maybe F are far away to long for revival! We could learn from our brothers and sisters in USA!

I know no names mentioned in this outpouring from the Holy Spirit. I know only Bob Jones' name.

But one word struck me "LAKELAND". I am leaving 5 Min. from a lake, in August 05 he overflowed drasticaly, some parts of the city were out of order. (And other parts of the region).

To "see and hear" clear sound in this different views and voices I needed to ask the Lord if is this wave from YOU? HE says simply:  YES!

Later he told me to look at HIM! Rest in peace in ME! Rejoyce in ME!

Monika

Posted: 04/27/2008 at 11:04am | IP Logged

Kriston Couchey wrote: ...Rick Joyner ..., he wrote something profound i will never forget. He said there is coming a time for the people of God to stand in the Glory and minister without being overwhelmed. This takes being in His glory and walking in His presence daily. Kris

Amen, 5 years ago the Lord told me that HIS PEOPLE MUST LEARN TO STAND BEFORE HIM, IN HIS PRESENCE. Unwavering! Unshakable!

Monika

Posted: 04/27/2008 at 11:25am | IP Logged

Speaking of Rick Joyner and Morningstar, check this out when you get a chance!

http://www.morningstarministries.org/Group/Group.aspx?ID=100 0029627

Posted: 04/27/2008 at 12:49pm | IP Logged

I think this is a valid word of caution for us all!