Monday, June 23, 2014

Jonnathan's Testimony - From Buddhism to Jesus

An Incredible Supernatural Testimony of How God Pursued a Man



I've heard many amazing Christian testimonies over the years, but the one I'm about to share with you from my friend Jonnathan Zin Truong has to be one of the most supernaturally mind-blowing accounts of how God can powerfully intervene in someone's life.

Jonnathan grew up Buddhist and was even considered for becoming a Buddhist monk as a child after having a dream visitation from the Dalai Lama. However, his life took a drastically different turn when he hit rock bottom as a college student, depressed and contemplating suicide. 

That's when God began supernaturally pursuing Jonnathan in unmistakable ways. First, two Mormon missionaries randomly showed up at his doorstep, saying they heard a voice telling them to go to his house because there was a "little boy" there with questions that needed answers. Though skeptical at first, Jonnathan soon realized this was clearly God's voice leading these women to him.

Even more amazingly, on the very day Jonnathan questioned what had happened to those missionaries, one of them called him out of the blue because his contact info supernaturally fell out of her purse! When they came over, God began downloading revelations to Jonnathan as he effortlessly explained deep biblical truths he had never learned before.

From that moment on, Jonnathan's life was transformed. He started operating in the supernatural gifts of healing, prophecy, miracles and more. On one occasion, he even commanded cancer to leave his future wife's grandmother, which happened exactly as he prophesied!

Jonnathan's testimony shows that the same God who parted the Red Sea and raised the dead is still just as powerfully active today through His followers. He supernaturally pursued Jonnathan until he surrendered his life to Christ. And He will stop at nothing to pursueyou as well with His overwhelming love and power!

I hope Jonnathan's incredible story encourages you that we serve a supremely supernatural God who wants an intimate relationship with each of us. Be open, ask God to reveal Himself, and expect the miraculous!

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Open Your Mouth and Speak Life: A Prophetic Word About Sharing God's Message

The Power of Prophetic Words and Sharing the Gospel



Hey everyone, Conrad here from the pond. Today's message is a little different, but powerful. During a recent Bible study, I received a strong word that resonated deeply within me, and I felt compelled to share it with you all.

The word focused on the importance of speaking forth the words God places on our hearts. It reminded me of the story in the Bible where a prophet calls for a minstrel, and as the music plays, the evil spirit tormenting King Saul is driven away. This highlights the power of praise and worship in creating an atmosphere where God's presence can truly be felt.

Just like the believers gathered around Jesus in the room where He raised a girl from the dead, there's something special about being in a room filled with fellow believers. It's in these moments that we can truly step outside of ourselves and become vessels for God's work.

The message I received was clear: God has placed words in our mouths, and we have a responsibility to speak them forth. A spiritual arm, disconnected from a person, was trying to cover their mouth, symbolizing the forces that attempt to silence our voices and prevent us from sharing God's message.

The devil desires to steal the word before it leaves our lips, just like snatching the seed sown in our hearts. This emphasizes the importance of overcoming fear and self-preservation, which are often the roots of our hesitation to speak up.

Remember Peter and his encounter with the paralytic. He could have remained silent, fearing judgment or social awkwardness. But instead, he spoke forth the words God placed on his heart, leading to the man's healing. This exemplifies the power of obedience and the life-changing potential of prophetic words.

Just like Mercy, who bravely shared the message God gave her during the Bible study, we too must embrace the responsibility that comes with receiving prophetic words. We must seek God first, prioritize His will, and speak forth life-giving messages without fear.

There's so much out there that masquerades as Christianity, but the Holy Spirit will guide us towards truth. We are called to discern the genuine from the misleading, and there comes a point where we recognize the real presence of God.

So, as you navigate the world, pay close attention to that inner voice. When your spirit resonates with what you read in the Bible, that's the voice of God leading you. Don't be afraid to follow Him, even if it means challenging the status quo.

Remember, sheep know their shepherd's voice. Keep seeking Him, keep digging deeper, and keep going higher in your spiritual journey.


Monday, June 16, 2014

Testimony - Teresa talks about the transforming power of Jesus Christ

I met Teresa at John's Java House during Christian Karaoke.  She mentioned that she participated in Celebrate Recovery.

I was eager to get her testimony.