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| Why I Believe : My Developing Testimoy Of What Je; The Goodness Of God In My Life... | |
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| Eagle Feather | Mar 31 2011, 05:07 PM Post #1 |
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I grew up as a poor country boy, shy, insecure. Worked hard in the yard, not having much time to "play" with neighbors ( had only 2 and they lived quite a distance away ). There was a small Baptist church not far from home that I was made to go on Sundays. I usually would sneak out ( especially at night ) while the service was going on. About 10 the Lord touched my heart in service, and I went up , shook the preachers hand, confessed that Jesus was Lord, and then left on my own to figure things out. No-one took me under their wing for guidance, gave me a Bible to read, or tried to direct me. Soooo, I ended up in the wilderness. Years went by and I began getting into alcohol and drugs, frequenting the bars more than anywhere else. I ended up being Nick the Greeks right hand man in Bartow Fla. I was using a 24 hr. taxi service as a front to do Nicks dirty work. One Sunday morning early, I was easing through town and glanced over to my left at a church, and the car filled with the Glory of God. I didn't know what was happening, so blinded with tears, I stepped on the gas and got away from there , the Glory leaving as I speed away. Years later, I was in a bar, broke, desolate, un-happy, and looked around me saying within " there MUST be something better than this". Well, shortly after that God intervened dramatically in my life. The next event in my life was taking up the bible and reading the book of Daniel . After that, I felt the draw of God, and began dropping off the things I felt impressed to like quitting smoking, quit cussing, quit drinking. ANYTHING I was being impressed to do, I was doing. I remember going to a small church gathering and was supposed to play my guitar and sing. Well, when it came time to sing, I opened my mouth and couldn't sing. All I could do was cry. I would re-group and try again, and as soon as I opened my mouth again, the same thing. Everyone in the congregation was looking at me like I was stupid EXCEPT for a woman in the first row. She had a huge smile on her face ! And kept saying GLORY !!! That only made it worse for me ( I thought worse ). Sooo, time progressed, and I was OBEYING from the heart every leading God was giving. I went to a small gathering where a street preacher was preaching. I had a hunger to hear , so I went and just couldn't stay because the preacher was so loud that it hurt my ears. Two weeks later I saw the same preacher, so I went to hear him again. I was determined to sit through the whole session! I was on the front row, and listening to him, and there was a stirring inside me, and thought I was about to break down crying. I put my head down, trying to gain control, (which took a moment), and as I was able to trust myself, I slowly began lifting my head. In front of me was and angel of the Lord, or the Lord, with his hands held out to me palms up. My looking didn't go any further than his shoulders and my head was down again, thinking I had really messed up, and should have went with what was happening inside me. I vowed that if it happened again, I would not try to restrain it because I KNEW it was from the Lord. Well, two weeks later I saw that same preacher ! I went straight to the meeting, and thinking what I had vowed, got a seat waaaay back in the last row. The place began to be packed ! The people was coming in, and coming in! I put my bible in my spot to hold it for me, and begin helping get people seated. The place was packed ! Then I thought, Oh No, I probably have lost my seat, but, it was still there. I was so afraid of being embarrassed ! This time the preacher brought with him a piano player I ended up calling her the little Holy Ghost woman, and when she started playing and everyone began singing, well, there comes that feeling again........At first I resisted, but just for a second because I remember my vow, and as SOON as I relinquished MY will, Oh Lord !!!!! I was on my tiptoes hand in the air, some kind of different language was coming from my mouth, as the flowing of the River of Life was bathing me, Filling me. Suddenly I was prostrate, on knees, on face travailing in tongues, then the Spirit would lift me back to my toes, hands in the air, tongues rolling. Back and forth , back and forth for about 20 minutes ! Everyone in the meeting was caught up in the same song and sang over and over ! After about 20 minutes of this, I was leaning up against a wall, DRUNK ! I MEAN DRUNK !!! I thought , well, I had better help sing, so picked up the song book and started singing, I was reading in English, but another language was coming forth from my mouth. I had no idea I had just received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost ! So, a start to a new and adventurous life enfolded.... I saw everything from a new perspective. The Word had new meaning. LOVE flowed from my heart. Ambition in God intensified. I was anointed 24/7 for 7 years to do a job for the Lord, and it was REALLY exciting ! I experienced the POWER of prayer ( even entering into another realm bringing down princes and principalities ). I was visited by evil spirits, learning that God had POWER over them. Miracles, wonders and signs followed my every move. The Word was so powerful in my life, there were times I glowed like a neon light. I felt there was absolutely NOTHING impossible. Knowledge of Gods Word increased daily. I cast out devils. Healed the sick. Sent forth letters and the recipients got delivered or healed. Had a BOLDNESS to face murderers that would not think twice about killing me, but the anointing was so strong they would be on their knees crying like a baby with just a few words spoken in faith. HALLELUIAH !!! Then, after 7 years, all of a sudden, NOTHING. The anointing left as quickly as It came. I sought the Lord diligently, but nothing. Constantly I sought the Lord, but nothing for 11 months, then the Lord spoke to me and said " You have many things to learn ". That was it ! Nothing More ! So, back in to the wilderness, but this time to learn about people and what they go through. Oh sure, there were times during the wilderness God would anoint me for a little while for a Bible study or talking to someone about Him, or prayer. I held onto those words from God " You have many things to learn", for 18 years. Faith that the Lord would once again anoint me 24/7 has never failed. I finally understood that He was preparing me for the last days... |
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| Barb | Apr 1 2011, 10:03 AM Post #2 |
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A very powerful testimony Eagle Feather! Thank you for sharing it!! I pray our Lord continues the good work He began in you and the Holy Spirit fills all areas of your life and prepares you for His service, protecting you all the way! Welcome again!! Love, Barb |
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| Eagle Feather | Apr 1 2011, 10:07 AM Post #3 |
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Thanks sister ! Looking forward to communion... Peace and love... |
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| Pastor Rick | Apr 1 2011, 10:56 AM Post #4 |
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Reminds me very much of the testimonies from Unshackled. Thanks for sharing!
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| Barb | Apr 3 2011, 10:11 AM Post #5 |
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Hi Eagle Feathers, I was wondering if you could share more about the healings that you have been a part of... Can you share any of the details and the types of healings? Thanks!! Love, Barb |
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| Eagle Feather | Apr 3 2011, 11:14 AM Post #6 |
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Wow ! Remembering back that far will be a chore...( 1980-87 ). The time period was so FAST,,,,, that I didn't pay that much attention, thinking that it would never end... They was so regular ! Eyes, broken bones, cancer, many different diseases. The Holy Ghost was doing so much, so fast ! It was no big deal to me,,,,being young in the scriptures and workings of the Spirit, I was just going with the flow. All were to demonstrate the power of God, bearing witness with Gods Word. The main projection during that time period was deliverance. Reminds me of R.W. Shambach.........reading in the Word that we could anoint and heal, just went with a bottle of oil and applied.....and watched God work. It was a glorious time... |
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| Barb | Apr 4 2011, 08:58 AM Post #7 |
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Hi Eagle Feathers, Was this an anointing that you had prayed for...that is, did you pray for God to use you in this manner or was it just something that happened through you? Sounds wonderful...do those who received healing keep in contact with you today? |
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| Eagle Feather | Apr 5 2011, 06:50 AM Post #8 |
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Sis, I was just a young naive person that the Lord had drawn. I wasn't indoctrinated with mans doctrines. I just went with what the Spirit was leading. No, I have long lost contact with the people. That wasn't relevant to me. The signs, wonders and miracles just seemed a normal thing... The reason I can't remember much, is because I was constantly erasing my mind, replacing it with the scriptures. That was the only thing that mattered... Sure, I can remember a little, but all things but the Word was just non-essential. |
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