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"What's the point of praying for people if we don't expect them to be healed?" So said healing evangelist Gypsy William Lee during his recent visit to Kensington Temple in February. "When I pray, I expect God to heal", continued William.
Perhaps this is why William has seen such outstanding examples of God's healing power throughout his ministry. People all around the country have been healed of all kinds of sickness, illness and disease, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, terminal cancer, meningitis, blindness and deafness.
Reading some of the healing stories of Gypsy William Lee you'd think you're in the pages of the book of Acts. This is testament to the powerful way in which God has been using him. And we are believing - and expecting - for a similar New Testament outpouring this month of March as we hold our miracle crusade with William Lee and give room to the Holy Spirit to do whatever he wants to do.
The ripple effect Virtually every night this month (except on Mondays) William Lee will be holding revival healing meetings at KT. The onemonth long miracle crusade is in response to a vision that God showed William about the strategic importance of London as the capital city. William believes that what happens at KT this month of March will cause a "ripple effect" which will influence the entire nation.
And God has already given us a taster of what to expect during this crusade. We invited William to minister during our Sunday services on 17th February as a precursor to the month of miracles. Many people responded to the gospel throughout the day and during our 7pm service William actually laid hands on the sick. A number of significant testimonies of healing were reported, including many miracles related to ear problems.
Jingle Olarte, for instance, is a 33-year-old KT member who was deaf in her left ear from birth. She says that even if people screamed in her left ear, she couldn't hear. She couldn't hear phone conversations or listen to headphones from her left ear - basically she had not heard a sound in her left ear her entire life. But as William put his fingers in her ears, she started to shake. She sensed the power of God immediately but went back to her seat. It was there that her friend asked her what had happened. At that point she realised that her friend was speaking to her via her left ear - she could hear through her left ear for the very first time in her life!
Gypsy William Lee is probably not what you'd expect of a healing evangelist. A self-confessed 'rough diamond' who couldn't read or write when he got saved because he only went to school for 3 months, he had a radical encounter with Christ which totally transformed his life from the brink of utter disaster. He himself is an argument for the existence of God and his life is a testimony of what God can do through one ordinary man who is totally yielded to him. His own inimitable style of preaching is matched by his wonderful sense of humour. William preaches the pure, simple gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit - and God uses him in remarkable ways.
This month of March bring unsaved friends, bring people needing healing, bring sceptics, and bring yourself - expect a mighty demonstration of the power of God.
Also, during the Easter period from Thursday 20th March to Sunday 23rd March (7pm), we will be putting on another production of Heaven's Gates, Hell's Flames. This drama is a powerful tool which has seen literally thousands of people make commitments to Christ all over the world. The gospel message is presented in black and white as the reality of heaven and hell emanates from every scene. The play has a proven history at KT and has been one of our single most effective evangelistic tools - we have seen hundreds of people impacted with the life-saving message of Jesus Christ each and every time we have put it on.
In addition, on Sunday 16th March at 7pm, we have Professor Gary Habermas - one of the leading authorities in the world on the resurrection - live and in person at KT. The validity of the entire Christian message stands or falls on the resurrection - and not surprisingly this is one of the areas which is coming under increasing attack by sceptics. It is essential that every Christian knows how to defend this truth. Professor Habermas has authored over 16 books on the subject and will present the outstanding evidence for the resurrection of Christ.
This March is set to be one of the most significant months in our history as a church. Strategise as cell groups as to how you will use the various events. Don't miss the opportunity! Invite unsaved friends and family, invite neighbours and colleagues, invite acquaintances, invite strangers - expect souls to be saved, expect bodies to be healed and expect your miracle!
