-
"where Is The Power Of God In Today's Church?"
Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 18, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: Those who embrace this message will be inspired to pursue a deeper relationship with God. Understanding that God's power is not limited to inside the church. Many people often follow pastors instead of seeking God's presence, leading to a greater power outside the church than inside.
SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES
(Mark 16:17-18) (17) "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;" (18) "They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover."
(Mark 16:19-20) (19) "So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God." (20) "And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen."
(Acts 3:6-9) (6) "Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk." (7) "And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength." (8) "And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God." (9) "And all the people saw him walking and praising God:"
PROLOGUE
This message reflects on the power of God that was visible in earlier generations, with signs, miracles, and wonders leaving people speechless and stunned because of the great things God was doing among his people, and it is distressing to discover that some of the very people God anointed so powerfully either slipped into false doctrines and teachings that deviated from the truth of the Gospel, filled early graves, or even fell back into bad habits, such as addiction or moral failings.
My wife Tin and I were scheduled to speak at a Miracle Life Church in Gensan, Philippines. Three days before our trip, I consecrated myself to seek the Lord for a message that would bring comfort and clear direction to the church we were to minister in and all those who would read this message.
The night before our trip, I felt the Lord impress me to walk down the stairs of our apartment complex located on the fifth floor to the basement floor. I usually do this every evening to exercise, but it was well into the night hours when the Lord touched my heart to go for a walk.
While standing on the balcony, I reminded God of how He had led me to give up everything and move to the Philippines for the beginning stages of the end-time revival. I felt like a prisoner ten thousand miles away from home, having to rely on my wife for everything, even to hire a cab to take us where we needed to go.
The Lord spoke to me unexpectedly, saying, "Your miracle will find you." This unexpected message, echoing prophecies from several mighty men and women of God I received before leaving the United States, filled me with awe and wonder at the Lord's mysterious ways.
Recently, the Lord came to me in a dream, asking me to write an article about Peter and John meeting the paralyzed man by the beautiful gate. He asked me to title it "Your Miracle Will Find You."
One well-known evangelist told me that God needed me in the Philippines immediately instead of my planned arrival in October. He said God would drop the visa requirement before February 18, my birthday.
The evangelist confirmed that God plans to use me for a miracle ministry. On February 10, 2022, they dropped the visa requirements, and I arrived in the Philippines on March 10, 2022, to be with my wife. This sequence of events, all falling into place at the right time, was a clear sign of God's divine timing, reassuring me of His perfect plan.
When God spoke to me in my spirit that my miracle would find me, I knew that he was reminding me of the many years when he orchestrated events that led me to the right people, who not only helped me move to another level but also made ways for his glory to be revealed in mighty revivals that touched many people.
Beloved, I pray that you will hearken to the urgency of the Spirit's calling to take this message to your churches as a wake-up call. The Lord's coming is near, and each of us has a crucial role in spreading God's word. Let this message inspire you to action, emphasizing the importance of your contribution to God's mission and his kingdom.
"REVIVING GOD"S SPIRIT IN TODAY'S CHURCH."
Many churches today claim to have the power and anointing of God on their services but often lack compassion for the culture around them. Some churches leave their attendees more entertained than uplifted. The truth is, "They are just seeking a weekend experience that will cost them nothing."