Monday, April 13, 2009

Intimacy with God and with each other : A Family Conference Like No Other

God cares for every person. But just as He cares for every single person , so does He care for families. Thus , on April 9 - 11, 2009 , the Kingdom of Jesus Fellowship held its 3-day church camp , especially devoted to strenghtening family bonds and ties , renewing commitment to God and to each other as well as receiving a fresh anointing and revelation from the Holy Spirit. They were three awesome days of power , glory and meaningful fellowship with God and each other.

On the first day of the family conference , God poured out His sweet but powerful presence , right at the outset of the praise and worship celebration. His presence was ushered in by the heartfelt worship of His people. Those who attended the event at the Green Nature Resort , San Mateo Rizal , were touched by God's presence that they began weeping , crying and communing with God in a very special way. At the altar call , as the man of God - Ricardo D. Carillo , laid hands on those who responded to the call of God , they were slain in the Holy Spirit and were visibly touched by God's awesome power. They would later testify that they were recharged spiritually and have been given a deep hunger to be closer to God and to their loved ones.

Bro. Neil and Sis.Mely Agripa testified that the message they have heard in the conference paved the way for forgiveness and reconciliation in their family. The man of God , Ricardo D. Carillo , prophesied that - "conflicts in the family will be solved". Instantly , God fulfilled His word in their family. According to their testimony , the father and the eldest daughter have not been talking to each other ,for 4 long years. Bitterness and resentments have reigned in their hearts. But because of God's miracle working ways , they have learned to forgive and let go of all the past behind. Truly , God is a healer of relationships.

Pastor Mercy Tutanes , a praise and worship minister , testified that God consumed her with His awesome presence , that even after she already went home , God's presence continued to overwhelm her. She can't contain it enough that she describes it as the "high" caused by the overdose of the Holy Spirit. "It's an unforgettable , unbelievable experience " , she gladly says.

When the man of God preached the message about Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42) , it was a life changing revelation. Nobody was exempted from the dealing of God. God wants us to choose the better part , just like Mary did. She sat at the Lord's feet listening to what He said(Luke 10:39). For this , the Lord commended and was pleased with her. What she has done will never be taken away from her.(Luke 10:42)

But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made (Luke 10:40).
Martha was a type of a busy Christian. Just like today , many assume that being busy with the ministry is the same as being busy with the Lord. It's an age-old deception by the devil. The truth is , God wants us to spend a special moment with Him everyday of our lives. God is more pleased with us seeking to be more intimate with Him , knowing Him through His Word , worshipping Him and loving Him just like what Mary did.

The 3-day conference was ended by the anointing of oil. Personal prophecies were delivered to those whom God has a special revelation. God has brought families closer to Him and to each other. God's Victory was declared. And indeed , God's purpose and will was achieved.

OUR FAMILIES HAVE A DESTINY IN JESUS CHRIST!!!

TO HIM ALONE BE THE GLORY!!!!