Fire Station ~ By Diane Kanode

Yesterday I was singing “Come Into His Presence Singing, Alleluia.” As I reflect on our latest Fire Station event, I believe this song sums up much of what we experienced on Friday evening. Most of the evening was spent in worship and just soaking in the presence of God, delighting in Him delighting in us.

Sean spoke on God’s desire just to be with us…His desire for us to come in to His presence. He referenced how Joshua stayed in the tent of meeting in the presence of God, while others just stood at the door of their tents. God wants us to have a deep relationship with Him. He wants us to “leave camp” and seek out His presence.

Joshua knew the presence of God. He knew God would do what He said He would do. Joshua wasn’t afraid to march around Jericho seven times if that was what God told him was necessary. Being in God’s presence will change us. Moses’ face shone with the radiance of God from spending time in His presence. People will see the difference in those who spend time in God’s presence. The world is waiting for a life-changing encounter with God. We owe the world such an encounter, a personal experience with the God of life!

We are to be the light of the world…a city on a hill that cannot be hidden. Jesus is our light and His light is to be reflected in us. Light dispels darkness and makes vision possible. Are we leaving the world in darkness or bringing life-giving light into it? We find our identity in the presence of God. It is in His presence that we get charged up like a light bulb and can go out with something to give. The closer we get to the Light, the more we will shine.

So what are you waiting for? Go spend time with the Light of the World! Soak in His presence, delight in Him and then go out and let your light shine in this dark world! Spread His Light, His Kingdom and His Glory wherever you go!

Fire Station ~ By Alicia Kanode

The Firestarters band led us in worship with songs like “Fire of God” and “Consuming Fire.” During worship, Jen invited people to raise their hands if they would like prayer. Sean received a word of knowledge and prayed for the person who responded to it. Many people received prayer for healing even while the worship continued.

Sean then spoke about a Biblical foundation for healing. He opened with 1 Corinthians 2:1-6, where Paul says, “My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power” (v. 4). Paul laid down the wisdom he had gained from years of study in order to move into the realm of supernatural power that goes beyond human wisdom. Sean transitioned from that verse to focus specifically on physical healing, which is a demonstration of the Spirit’s power. He said that healing is a gift God has given us to take to the nations. He also talked about the two types of healings that we see: miraculous, instantaneous healings and those that are progressive. He encouraged us to give God the glory for every step forward.

Sean gave many examples of Old Testament Scriptures that speak about healing, including Exodus 15:26, Psalm 103:1-5 and Isaiah 53:2-5. He also spoke about Luke 9, where Jesus gave his followers “power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases.” In Matthew 10:1, Jesus also gave his disciples “authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.” Sean said that the word “authority” means a “legal right.”

After this time, the teaching was put into practice as Sean encouraged us all to contend for healing or breakthrough in our own lives, while the ministry team also prayed for people. We heard one testimony of an instantaneous healing that night and many others are continuing to trust God for healing in various areas.