Posts in the month of: May, 2010
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Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. (Ps. 111:2)
One need not go far to study the works of the Lord. His majestic works are displayed all around us; in the heavens, the earth, and the oceans. But the greatest miracles to behold are those that He has wrought in us! What God will do in a human heart testifies of His goodness and mercy. I need to constantly remind myself of all that He has done within me. I may study the works of His fingers in creation, I may look into the heavens and wonder at His power, I may watch the moon and the stars and be amazed by His beauty, but the greatest miracle is when God touches the human heart and draws it in love to Jesus.
I study the faithfulness of God in my life because it reminds me that I am in His thoughts day and night. If I ever forget what He has done in my life, then my perspective and vision are off. If I don’t remember what God has done in me, I can easily forget the hope of my calling. The temptation is to focus on my present circumstances instead of God’s promises. The testimonies we have need to be held in awestruck remembrance and unending gratitude. My focus needs to be on what has been promised, and my faith rooted in what God has done.
onething Queens, New York – Recap
Many different ethnic groups and congregations gathered with anticipation to encounter the Holy Spirit and cry out for revival at onething NYC. During the very first session, the Holy Spirit met us with His tangible presence and with grace to enter into prayer and worship. We spent most of the first night in intercession for college campuses, for high schools, and for various leaders within the city.
We held the conference at Promise Ministries, a Korean church in Queens. They hold daily prayer meetings at 5:00am, which prepared the way for us to enter into prayer. A foundation for corporate prayer has been established in this congregation, and we sensed that the Lord was calling the Church of New York City to pray and fast.
We witnessed the ministry of the Holy Spirit in physical healings, first-time salvations, and on Saturday night the Holy Spirit imparted zeal for the sacred charge commitment. A young lady suffering from spiritual oppression was delivered and filled with holy joy as the Lord’s presence rested on her. As they committed to the sacred charge, about eight people fell to the ground under the power of the Spirit, shaking and crying. They later testified that they experienced the fire of God.
The onething team from the International House of Prayer preached about intimacy with God, the end-time worship movement, and the forerunner calling. The worship team held a time of Q&A for several hundred worship leaders, musicians, and singers. The Lord stirred many anew to the place of prayer and to deeper allegiance to Jesus. May God receive the reward of His suffering in New York City!
Begin to pray for our next regional conference— onething Dallas, June 4–5.
