Scripture: John 14 v 12 - 14; Acts 1 v 8; James 2 v 17;
20 and 26.
Whenever a scripture quotes the actual words of Jesus and
it starts with 'verily, verily...' Or 'truly,truly.....' take a very serious
look at it. Jesus is emphasing something powerful and true. In this case He is
saying that those who believe in Him ie that He is the Son of God will do
everything that He has done - heal the sick, cast out demons, walk on water,
change water into wine, do many miracles, have great authority, raise the dead,
calm storms, curse the fig tree.
Jesus is saying that through the baptism of the Holy
Spirit we will receive power to be a witness to Him. The best witness is to be
able to do what He did. Sceptics can change into believers when the power of
God is demonstrated. The Lord creates a
need in them and then puts a true believer next to them and a miracle happens.
But Jesus did not stop at us just doing the same things
He did. He said we would do greater things. And I have seen and been involved
in some of those things. Beyond human understanding. Only the full power of the
Holy Spirit flowing through a yielded vessel can achieve these things.
One that springs to mind was the big 8.8 earthquake in
Chile a month after the devastating 7.2 Haiti quake. The day before the Chile
quake I awoke very early in the morning. There was a very strong anointing over
my whole body. Like a massive power surge of electricity all over you. At the
same time I had a very strong fragrance of the Rose of Sharon around me. That fragrance tells you that Jesus is very present with you. I have
experienced this many times but the intensity lasted until 10.00pm. That was
unique.
I was not given anything to pray about but I had a vision
of the whole Earth and saw myself pressed into the Pacific Ocean with my left
hand gripping the top of Russia and my right hand the top of Alaska. My feet
were resting on Antarctica.
When I woke the next morning it had lifted. I was led to
put on the TV to CNN channel. There was a breaking news story of a massive
earthquake measuring 8.8 over Southern Chile. I immediately felt that strong
anointing and smelled the roses. This lasted about 10 minutes.
There was real fear in the man with the pie charts trying
to imagine how big the tsunami was going to be and the huge death toll. Nobody
could see anything over that area as it was still dark plus all the power was
out. They were fearing the worst. Emergency vehicles could not reach them as
bridges were down. It would be four hours before it was light enough to assess
the situation.
Experts were called into the studio solemnly explaining
that this earthquake was 1000 times stronger than the Haiti quake that took
230,000 lives and people should prepare for severe news. Plus there must be a
tsunami to equal the Indonesian Boxing Day disaster. And it was heading for
every country that was part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. More pie charts. I had
a very peaceful feeling over me.
I watched at midnight when the tsunami was due to arrive
in Hawaii. It did. There were two waves about a foot high that raced in and
faded. In Chile there was a lot of damage to property and infrastructure but less
than 1000 deaths, and to many countries there were no destructive tsunamis. Jesus had used my body to soak up
that force that Satan had wanted to unleash on Chile so soon after Haiti. But
God had mercy. I can take no credit but Jesus gets the glory.
The Haitians know why their island got judged. They had
made a pact with satan 200 years before and he was just collecting his dues. He
thought he could strike again to bring fear and many who would blame God but
our God had abundant mercy.
I ask why I am used in these ways. The Lord said it is
because I am always available, prayed up, submitted and have strong faith. I
know He wants others to be part of the miracles and greater works. It really
depends on you. Do you want everything God has to give you?
As James says faith without works is dead. If you never
see a miracle or somebody healed by Jesus you never know His ability. Your faith
does not grow if you never see your prayers answered, or the enemy try to
withstand your faith. But when you see these things happen your faith grows big
muscles like Arnie. The enemy fears those muscles and chooses those who are
weak.
When Jesus needs
strong work done He looks for those with faith muscles and who won't crack under
pressure. He needs those who are obedient and who tremble at His Word.
When you become involved with God in His works and see
deeply into His ways your life changes so much. Doing His will is a delight.
Being available is a joy. Missing worldly pleasures is nothing. Having Jesus
say "Well done" means everything to you.
Prayer: Heavenly
Father my heart is full of praise and thankfulness for the love You have shown
me. Not everyone loves me Father, but as long as You and Jesus love me I will
thrive. You have given me wonderful brothers and sisters filled with kindness
and care. Pour out Your love and blessing
on these faithful friends. In Jesus' name. Amen.