STEPPING OUT IN FAITH Hamilton

Healing Wells

*** Digging the Wells of Healing ***

STEPPING OUT IN FAITH

Hamilton,

I'm one of the guys from Kettering Assembly of God that came to Passion & Fire while you were in Mason, Ohio. What a wonderful blessing you have been in my life.

One of the owners of our company had bad back problems on Friday morning. Asked him to sit down. Held his feet in my hands and showed him how short one of his feet was. Told him Jesus was going to touch him. We watched his foot grow. He stood up, said most of the pain was gone and I told himJesus wants it to be gone completely. He showed me where it was still hurting in his back, I put my hand on the spot, and just said " in Jesus name pain be gone". He said he felt heat. Pain was gone. Told him Praise God, that he just received a miracle. What an awesome God we serve!!!

Our men's bible study class on Sunday, 2/2/03 was so much on fire that a lot of folks heard us praying and now want to be in our class.

You just could not believe the reaction to people when Jim and Carol came to church Sunday morning and shared their testimony to some of their friends. The word is spreading like wild fire. I will say that some of the congregation had problems with accepting what God is doing.

I stepped out in Faith at the end of service and asked an elderly lady what the cane was for that she had. She had several constant pain in her left knee that apparently nothing could be done. She has learned to live with this discomfort. I might also add she is a very grounded mature Christian with the utmost of integrity. I asked to pray for her and she accepted. I had Carol Cornet put her hand on the lady's knee because I wanted Carol to experience God's healing move. I placed mine on top and commanded the pain to leave "In Jesus name" , had her walk and gave her another dose of prayer to rid the balance of pain. Pain left and she walked without the use of cane. Praise God!!! When she came to church Sunday evening she left cane at home. What a testimony.

People have said to me.."we'll see what happens in a month..". I'm praying that the Holy Spirit continues to work through this humble vessel of mine.

Brother, I want ALL there is to have. I'm basically an introvert but have found myself getting in over my head and stepping out in faith not only to pray for someone but to actually pray in Commands and to expect to see a miracle. Talk about stretching the envelope of faith and risk faith..WOW!!! I don't want to lose this confidence. Whole new experience for me. Been involved in inner city ministry for about 15 years and have prayed for a lot of people but not with this kind of expectancy.

Went on visitations last Friday night and with the intent to pray for a man that has not been able to talk and is slightly handicapped also. When I stepped through the doorway he immediately got up and left the room. I've prayed for him before for his back but this time was different. I was going there with authority I've never had before. I believe the spirit inside him knew it was in trouble. I'll get it next time.

I also try and share these experiences with several people that attended to boost their encouragement and faith. We are excited about what God is doing.

And now a small group of people are going around Commanding healings'"In Jesus name" and things are happening.

Blessings to you & your family, Thanks,

John