IHOPU New England Update 3/20-3/21
On Saturday, March 20, the IHOPU team drove four hours to the University of Maine in Orono. They knew that the awakening meeting that night would be different from all others previously held. Maine has very little of the rich spiritual heritage of other areas in New England. “There are no wells to re-dig here,” said one of the local church leaders, “but that’s why the Lord led us here, to dig until He sends revival.”
People from a diverse selection of denominations showed up, the majority of whom were from cessationist backgrounds, which means they don’t believe that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are for today.
After worship, Jesse Engle spoke about the first commandment and consecration to the Lord. That was followed by a ministry time for repentance and freedom from sexual immorality and for the infilling of the Father’s love. The altar was filled with people who desired to be free from everything that would hinder them from loving God wholeheartedly.
As the night continued, physical healing became the focus and many were healed as they received prayer. Because of the healing presence of the Holy Spirit, they became aware of the nearness of God in their lives, and many people felt the presence of the Holy Spirit for the first time. One of the IHOPU team asked a young man who was filled with joy and laughter what he was feeling. He responded, “I can’t move!” The IHOPU team member asked, “Is this normal for you?” The man replied, “I’m a Baptist! This has never happened before!”
On Sunday morning, March 21, the IHOPU team ministered at a local church. They felt strongly that the Lord wanted to call the church to be faithful witnesses and to stand boldly for their faith. One of the IHOPU leaders shared testimonies of bold evangelism and salvations, and explained why God calls us to be witnesses. The students had the opportunity to pray with many in the church for boldness.
At the end of the weekend, the team counted the number of testimonies and found that there had been as many healings, deliverances, and salvations in the three days spent in Maine and New Hampshire as have been reported throughout the rest of their time in New England.
Here are just a few of the many testimonies from the weekend:
Mark’s Story
Nine years ago, I crushed a disc in my lower back. I’ve had three back operations since then, the most recent being a fusion three years ago. Through prayer and the mercy of the Lord, I was able to stop all pain medications. Tonight, I received prayer, and the sciatic pain running down my left leg was healed. I have feeling in my left foot, which I have not had in nine years. Thank You, Jesus!
Rachel’s Story
In recent weeks, I have been in a class at my church, dealing with offense and unforgiveness. Many people did wrong to me as a child. I thought that I would never be able to forgive and that as a result of that, God could not forgive me. Tomorrow morning, I am going to be baptized in water. I know that I am supposed to leave my old man in the baptismal pool, but I was afraid because of the unforgiveness I felt toward myself and toward the people who hurt me in the past. I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and have suffered from depression and suicidal thinking throughout my life, even as a Christian. During the ministry time, a member of the IHOPU team asked if I had been struggling with depression. I renounced it, and I have been set free from depression and suicidal thinking. The IHOPU team member led me through a prayer of repentance and forgiveness. I felt so much lighter! I feel like I don’t even recognize myself. Also, my back pain is gone, and I believe God has healed my ears as well, because I felt a warm sensation in my ears. Thank God!
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