Ministry of the Holy Spirit - Athol Van Noorden

Feb 15, 2010

Blog 20100215 AtholWhen I look at 3ci’s Website, I find the meetings’ preached word, incredible testimonies, interesting articles, exciting events, news & happenings, colorful pictures, links, blogs, networking groups – WHAT AN AMAZING WEBSITE, IT’S ALL THERE!!!!

Today I had this thought (Yes I do think sometimes J ), as I was saying I had a thought that it would be wonderful to try & capture something of the moving & ministry of the Holy Spirit that happens in our meetings as a testimony, so here goes………….

On Sunday morning, lead by the Spirit, we found ourselves on our knees & faces before our King as we worshipped Him. The prophetic word came that whether this was in awe, reverence or even shame, that it was the correct place & posture to be in because it was from that posture that God wanted to stretch out His hand & lift people to their feet, wipe tears away & lift their heads so that ultimately they can see Him who is above circumstances and who wants to & is able to do more than our “tiny faith” permits us to believe.

It was a wonderful moment but the best was yet to come. People were asked to respond to the stirrings in their heart & come forward for prayer. An elderly gentleman came forward & just found himself stuck in law & condemnation. I won’t go into detail here as I have not asked permission to use this story. Besides, I think this is just the beginning of Piet’s (pseudonym) story anyhow and would love to hear him tell the full story someday.

After Collin (real name J) & I shared something of the Gospel of Grace & prayed with Piet, the end result was that amidst many tears & hugs, Piet declared his own freedom & realized that his son ship is a sure thing & what incredible peace & joy that man left that meeting with on Sunday. Maybe a small testimony to those who are living in grace, but a life-changing revelation to those who are not.

To me this is such a testimony of the Word, Spirit & Priesthood partnering in bringing glory to the King of the Kingdom that He is establishing. I am grateful that there is evidence of the presence & purpose of the Holy Spirit all around us & deem it a joy to honour Him as part of the Trinity.

Athol