Pentecostalism revisited

[Scudbuddy]

Thank you all, and may I add. GIVE US SOME STORIES TO SHARE WITH OTHERS. I will share them in my preaching of the word. Don't be shy. God used you and He will get the glory. We will all bless the Lord for what He has done.

[stevehut]

I don't know how many Cessationist I know who are not even aware that they operate in some of the gifts. Like hearing the voice of God.

Maybe some Cessationists don't necessarily believe that all gifts have passed away.

Maybe they only believe that some gifts have.

[BobTriez]

I don't know how many Cessationist I know who are not even aware that they operate in some of the gifts. Like hearing the voice of God.

Maybe some Cessationists don't necessarily believe that all gifts have passed away.

Maybe they only believe that some gifts have.

Would that be you Steve

[Guest Called]

I don't know how many Cessationist I know who are not even aware that they operate in some of the gifts. Like hearing the voice of God.

Maybe some Cessationists don't necessarily believe that all gifts have passed away.

Maybe they only believe that some gifts have.

Would that be you Steve

[Scudbuddy]

Steve,

Maybe "they" do. But to use their famous line. "Where is that in the bible?" But you couldn't tell me that anwser. Why you aren't even familiar with the term "Cessationist" or "being Spirit-filled", much less knowledgeable about their theology or ours.

[sachi]

HI SCUDBUDDY

I don't know what kind of testimony you are asking for.

But here is one which I'd like to share:

My in-laws live in another country over seas.

I lived over there once - and well, you know they kind of stepped on my toes, particulalry, my mother in law and my grandmother in law.

When we moved I left with a lot of hurt in my heart.

Anyway we are here in Canada - and we were beginning to be involved with a charismatic church -

In my devotional life I felt called to pray for my Grandmother-in- law, as she was not saved.

So on a regular basis I would bring her to the Lord.

Then one day I felt the Lord speaking in my heart; He asked me this question

"Do you love her?"

I said to the Lord "Love her? What does that have to do with it? I am praying for her salvation. Isn't that enough? "

He said "Yes I know, but do you love her?"

"Well Lord " I said, "Look there's bit of history here"

He said "Do you love her?"

I said " O.k. I get it. YOU want me to love her.

Well I can't on my own,Lord. But I will try if You will place the love in my heart.'

So I began to pray asking the Lord to place love in my heart for my Grandmother-inlaw.

Over time I found myself talking and thinking about her with a caring feeling in my heart.

I began to feel free.

Then in my devotions, the Lord came to me again and asked me

"Did you forgive her?"

I gulped. "Look Lord", I said. "You're asking a bit too much. O.k.

Here I was praying for this woman's salvation and You came and got me to love her and now yYou are asking me if I have forgiven her."

He asked "Did you forgive her?"

I said, " I know you want me to forgive her. I can only if You place the forgiveness in my heart."

So I began to pray that the Lord would give me a forgiving heart towards my grandmother-in - law.

This occurred over several months.

Unbeknowst to me and my husband ( because he was busy and hadn't called them) my grandmother during this time had a heart attack.

As a result of the attack she was bedridden.

She would often wake up early in the morning @ 3 a.m.

About the time the Lord asked me to 'love her' - she was feeling led to listen to the radio early at 3 a.m. and found a Christian Station.

She would listen to the Gospel message sent over that station every morning.

BY the time I was led by the Lord to pray for 'forgiveness', she was starting to believe in her heart.

It was close to the summer by this time and I felt led by the Lord that we should fly to visit my husbands family. I told him we have to go to _______ and visit your family. In spite of t he fact that we had no money we went.

We were there with his family a few days and my husband had the privilege of leading his grandmother to the Lord on late evening. She was all ready -

As we rejoiced over that, as small voice rose up in me nagging at me reminding me that we were out $5000 because of the trip - and the VISA bill would have to be payed. I guess I whined and grumbled a bit before the Lord @ that reminding Him of the 'great sacrifices I had made for thistrip, etc etc."

(you know how self righteous we can be) :x:

On our way back to Canada, actually on our way to the airport my husband turned to me and said

"OH I forgot to tell you.

My mom found my old bankbook in one of the chest drawers. So she gave it to me and guess what? We have a little over $5000 Canadian . I pulled the money out of the back and will exchange it in Canada. That will cover the cost of the trip."

The Lord is faithful, when we are obedient.

Praise the Lord

Blessings -Sachi.

[Scudbuddy]

Trust and obey for there is no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey!

Love that song and your story.

Give me more stories please. People. Speak out at what the Lord has done through your being faithful to His calling!

[WayneB]

Wow Sachi...awesome story! God is FAITHFUL! Bless you and thank you for sharing your FAITH!

Scud... Trust & Obey! It is that simple, isn't it? I often feel like Paul when he wrote, "What a wretched man I am!" [Romans 7:24] Then in my mind I hear the words of the song Trust & Obey... for there is no other way! ... and I am reminded that those who "live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires." [Romans 8:5]

Reading these testimonies is uplifting and I am encouraged by them.

Be Blessed saints,

Wayne

[stevehut]

Would that be you Steve

Perhaps.

Could you consider the possibility that I'm not alone in this?

[WayneB]

Would that be you Steve