Man Hit by Lightening Survives, Power of God

Scott Jough was hit by lightening last week during vacation in Mass. He survived. Fortunately, the lightening was not a direct hit. It hit the ground, traveled and hit Scott near his shoulder, went through his organs and went out of his leg. Scott remembers nothing. He was instantaneously knocked unconscious. He suffered no organ damage and will be released within a day or two. The family is thankful to God. Had Scott been a few feet from where he was, or had it struck his son, Peter, whom somehow Scott covered, the story would have turned out differently. The family is thankful to God's protection.

In the mean time, God is demonstrating His power at JOY in different ways. Regular people are being filled with the Holy Spirit and used by God to heal one another, cast out demons and speak prophetically to one another unto inner healing and encouragement. This has been happening for four weeks now. At the Alpha retreat two weekends ago, I am told, everyone was touched by God through these people. I am very excited because this is exactly what happened in the Book of Acts--God using average people supernaturally.

I am reminded about St. Paul's statement: "My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God's power (1 Cor. 2:4, 5). Also, 1 Cor. 4:20, "the Kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power." Christian faith is not about arguing better, but about the demonstration of the power of God, and that is what's happening. We cannot be more thankful.

For next few Thu. nights, we will gather to learn more about the Holy Spirit and the ministry through spiritual gifts, and to answer any questions. We welcome all who is interested in what is happening.