My Testimony
Scripture: Psalm 51 v 1 - 2:
"Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy
lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my
transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my
sin."
I got saved on 13th August, 1974 at 9.21pm in a dingy
flat in Berea, Johannesburg, where I fled from a jealous, wife-beating
alcoholic husband. We had been married four long, painful years and had one
son.
I remember the date very well as that was when the
divorce was granted. I had met Jesus a
few months earlier and prayed for release. Since I had left home there was a
huge battle going on in my mind: God hates divorce and will reject you; and a
quieter voice saying, don't be afraid, I am doing this.
On the night of 13 August I asked a few friends round for
dinner. By 8.30pm I knew they were not coming. I had no telephone so I had no
idea why they hadn't come. I became angry with God. I took my complaint to the
very top. I cried and yelled and stormed at Him. About the horrible marriage;
the messy divorce; the absent friends; everything else.
I retrieved a Bible I had been given. It was a paperback
version still in its cellophane wrapper. I opened it and waved it in the
general direction of God, angry that I would not know where to find immediate
help for my pain as I did not know where to look. Suddenly there was a presence
in the room and this Bible fell open in my hands on Psalm 51! It was held open
so I could read it! It was literally written for me.
I read that Psalm over and over and prayed for
forgiveness, repenting of every sin that was brought to mind. The Blood of
Jesus cleansed me and He became Lord of my life. It was only in the morning
that I remembered how the Bible had stayed open. Jesus was holding it open for
me. My rant had made Him real. And He heard my cry and answered me immediately.
What an awesome God we serve.
That was 42 years ago and I have never let go of His
hand. Jesus has led me through many difficult situations and taught me the real
meaning of life in Him. He called me to intercede for nations and people, and I
do my best while He does the rest.
He led me to publish these Bible studies on the Prophetic
Fire blog as He wants to use them to get people out of a rut and into a knowing
that each one of you can do your utmost for his highest. He has a plan and
purpose for every one of you so yield to Him today and allow His plan to
operate fully through you.
I have seen many miracles over the years including the
dead being raised; a tsunami stopped; ministry to people in coma; cancers
healed; HIV/AIDS healed; marriages restored from hopeless despair to full
blessing; many being delivered of demons; many being saved. There is tremendous
power for good in the Holy Spirit and His gifts. Do not neglect Him or them. The adventures in faith I have enjoyed, and
continue to enjoy, are available for everyone to experience.
Prayer: Heavenly Father Your salvation means everything
to me. I was lost, weak, frightened and alone and You heard my cries and You
responded with love, mercy, forgiveness and a whole new life. Jesus has never
let me down and never left me to battle alone. You have met every need and You
are the One True God. I pray that all people will have an opportunity to know
You like I do. Its Heaven on Earth. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen.