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Let His Glory Fill The City
June 4, 2003
By David & Tracy Ruleman
"You are healed." The audible voice thundered from a cloud that entered the room. The Washington DC leader was stunned as the presence of the Lord filled the room and overwhelmed him with the awe of God. He bolted from his house and appeared at the door of the Brickyard where worshippers and intercessors were in their 13th hour of the monthly, extended worship-intercession and seeking Gods face on behalf of the city. "What are you praying for?" he stammered and testified to the visitation he had just experienced. His glory filled the room as we all began to realize what the Lord had done.
The intercessors at Washington Worships had just prayed for healing and freedom for the pastors and leaders in the city. Prayer for freedom from the enemy that has come to confuse and confound the minds of God's servants. Prayer against the deaf and dumb spirit. Prayers for soundness and clarity in the minds and thoughts of the leaders were sent out in a powerful way, as if they were shot out from the worship center into the city. Then, as if, the Lord wanted to confirm His word, one Pastor came with his glorious report. The Lord came and healed him. By faith we know that the word of the Lord went forth to many more leaders with healing power to accomplish His plans and purposes. Jesus is awesome and worthy of praise, honor, glory and all our worship.
Earlier during the all night watch six teenagers came to lead worship and moved into a much deeper love and understanding of the Lord. At the beginning of their watch they received prayer and Holy Spirit moved upon them powerfully. As they questioned the electrifying senses they experienced we began to talk about the presence of the Lord. Soon we prayed and the hunger and depth of their hearts was revealed. One wanted eyes to see what Jesus sees when He looks at people. Another wanted His heart. One wanted to play drums in a new way that glorified the Lord. Another prayed to be able to forgive freely. How the Lord is pleased as these young men and women cry out for more of Him.
As we prayed one young musician had several visions. The first he had ever had and as he shared them it was clear that he was hearing the voice of the Lord as he looked to see what the Lord would say. (Hab. 2:1-3) Several of the young women asked to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. (Luke 11:13 Acts 19:2-6) One began to speak in tongues and glorify the Lord. Suddenly here face was filled with the fear of the Lord and she said, "The awe of God." And fell to the ground on her face. The other was overwhelmed with the joy of the Lord and testified later that though she tried to remain on her feet she could not. She fell to the floor rejoicing empowered by the Spirit and more in love with Jesus.
Holy Spirit continued to move throughout the watches of worship and intercession with prophetic words and visions. Worshippers and intercessors continued to cry out for more of His glory to fill Washington DC to transform the streets, the churches, the neighborhoods. After 24 hours of worship The Gate worship team began the last watch. Interspersed with the worship and prayer were many testimonies of Gods intervention, His healing power and displays of His love. Healing Rooms of Washington DC teams testified of dramatic events taking place during prayer for the sick. Others testified of powerful visitations during the meetings Gateway Christian Fellowship in Connecticut with Jill Austin. The Lord told Tracy He was going to open new realms in the heavens to us and we have begun to see and experience new levels of anointing and His presence. Many testified of His power, His goodness, His healing, His glory. While they were speaking there was a powerful manifestation of His presence. Some began to see and feel the angelic presence in the room. Others began to weep and some began to see visions. As the testimonies opened realms in the Spirit for ministry many received prayer and the power of the Lord was present to heal. The celebration became explosive in worship; intercession and personal ministry as the Lord Jesus moved through the room touching many with His presence as the anointing upon Him destroyed yokes and set people free. As the glory of the Lord filled the room some fell on their faces, some danced, some wept, some laughed some worshipped and Jesus was glorified in it all.
The Gate meets tonight and each Saturday night at 7:30 in the Brickyard below Chevy Chase Baptist Church, 5671 Western Avenue, N.W., Washington DC. The next extended time of worship intercession will take place Friday night May 23 through Saturday night May 24th as worship teams and intercessors. Another training session for The Healing Rooms of Washington DC is scheduled for Saturday, May 31.
David & Tracy Ruleman
mailto:thegatedc@aol.com
telephone 1-202-237-7926
Location: Washington, DC, DC, United States
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