During worship before the evening speaker, I felt the wind of the Holy Spirit from behind me. It felt like someone had gotten too close to me with a worship flag, brushing it over my shoulder and hair. When I turned to see, there was no one with a worship flag, just more rows of worshippers.
The speaker, Randy Clarke, talked about revival and impartation. The Spirit moved mightily in the room; people were crying and laughing. Even before the altar call was given, many fell under the power of the Spirit. I was one of them.
I felt that “weightiness” in my belly that causes me to double over. Out of my mouth came a “roar” that I could not contain! I tried to move toward the front, but the “weight” in my belly and the crowd of others trying to do the same prevented me. I slumped to the floor about halfway to the altar. As Jesus ministered to me on the floor, several people came by to pray for me. God gave me two beautiful prophetic words.
One Word was that God was rooting out all rejection and fear. Praise God! What would it be like to live free of the fear of rejection? I imagine I would have greater boldness to preach the gospel.
The second Word that I got was, “No more disappointments, only Divine Appointments.” I love that word! I am looking forward to the Divine Appointments that God has for me. And I didn’t have to wait long.
I made it back to my seat still feeling a little wobbly. Just then the Holy Spirit started to move on my friend. We sat on the floor together. I cradled her head in my lap as Jesus ministered to her. Later she thanked me for being a part of God was doing in her.
The next divine appointment was only 10 hours later. She was standing next to me in line for the morning session. As we chatted, she offered to collaborate with me on the next writing project God has called me to. Praise God!
I’m grateful for these blessings. I attended the conference simply to be with Jesus, to be a part of what He is doing in my region. I had no agenda or expectation, just a hunger for greater intimacy with the Lord my God. So, I am blessed beyond measure!