Power In That Name

[Sam]

One of the missionaries that I support on a regular basis is Nona Freeman. She and her husband, E.L. Freeman were married in 1937 and began pastoring in Rosepine, LA a few years later when they were both in their early twenties. In March 1948 they left for South Africa with their small children and served there for 41 years. In 1999 E.L. Freeman died. Nona is now 93 and rather frail but she does some writing and still speaks or preaches when she can. She has written several books. She supports missionaries by prayer and also financially from the sale of her books. This is from her recent newsletter which came in the mail a couple of days ago:

God specializes in deliverance if you will only believe! When we were in South Africa, four men brought their demon-possessed sister to a tent meeting we were holding in Eersterust. Bro. Freeman tried to find someone who could speak to her in her native language He brothers informed us that she couldn't speak any language, she could only babble. She suddenly looked Bro. Freeman in the eyes and said in perfect English, "E.L. Freeman I know you and I'm not afraid of you." Bro. Freeman replied, "You may not be afraid of me but you're afraid of the One I serve." He then said, "In the name of Jesus come out!" At that very instant, the woman was delivered and restored to her right mind and after we prayed with her, she received the Holy Ghost! No other name does it but the name of Jesus!! Many others were delivered of demon possession, sicknesses, and bondage in South Africa. The Name of Jesus did it every time!

The name of Jesus still does it today! Deliverance is available to anyone no matter what the situation may be. All we have to do is call on that matchless NAME. The name above all others ---the name of Jesus.

[Sam]

I received this Monday Sept. 19, 2005. It is a testimony by Barb Muenchen about her healing that happened 25 years before.

In 2004 when I found out I had prostate cancer I asked a lot of people to pray for me. One day Barb came up to me in the Vineyard Chapel and told me, "The name of Jesus is greater than any cancer." Then she told me about her bout with colon cancer in 1980 and how God had healed her. I had not heard that story before. She felt like she should tell me about it to encourage me and it was very encouraging. I have told that story to some people since then but I asked her if she would type it up for me and let me share it with others. She agreed and here it is. I hope it encourages you like it did me.
Jim Ellis
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Hi Jim,

So many things have come up lately I'll just have to trust that now is a great time to pass this on. Thank you for asking...its always valuable to reflect on God's goodness!



Several years ago, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. As I was young, many months passed before the doctor realized the problem. By the time I entered the hospital, I required several blood transfusions to restore my system before surgery. During the procedure, a grapefruit size malignant tumor was removed from my colon. It had passed through the colon wall and spread to several lymph nodes. My prognosis was very poor. I remember meeting the oncologist and the grim look on his face. He had told my family I would not live to see Christmas (the surgery was in March). Nevertheless, Preparation was made to begin extensive radiation treatments as soon as possible.

To be sure, I had had much prayer by my friends and family. My first time back to church my pastor prayed for me again. I felt a warmth go from the bottom of my large incision to the top. It circled the area where many of the malignant lymph nodes had been found (and the place I had been marked in red for the radiation). The heat traveled back down to the bottom of my incision. I knew something profound had occurred.

I began the treatments with the same "must do" attitude I'd had for the surgery. I was very weak, however, following such major surgery, and as the treatments began, my weakness increased. I was scheduled to go five times a week for six weeks. I questioned if I would make it.

One morning I was in the hospital waiting for another treatment. This thought came to me "Trust Me to complete your healing." I knew God was speaking and only He knew what my body could endure. At that moment, my family doctor entered the waiting room. I quietly told him I would be stopping my treatments. He insisted I make an appointment to discuss this with him. I made the appointment, as well as one with the surgeon and the oncologist. All three men objected. The oncologist was the most insistent. I told him he had no guarantees for me. He said, "Life has no guarantees." Trying to be both respectful and appreciative, I simply said I would put my life in God's Hands. These were his parting words: "If I see you in the mall in six months, I'll believe in your miracle." That was early April1980!

I share the treatment part of my story with much caution, as no one should casually stop their treatments. As recently as two years ago, in sharing my story with a prominent gastroenterologist, he said the protocol twenty plus years ago was way over the top. He confirmed the radiation and chemotherapy doses prescribed then would have ended my life. (We know amazing progress has been made with regard to treating cancer today.) So not only did God heal me, but He protected me from the then offered "cure". By the way, this same doctor was also the first to call my healing a miracle.

Many blood tests and colonoscopies later, I remain cancer free. I am grateful for His healing power. His Name is above every name, even the dreaded name cancer!

[Sam]

fyi
When Barb gave me that testimony and words of encouragement in 2004 and the written copy in 2005 we were both going to a Vineyard Church.

When she received prayer from her pastor and was healed back in 1980 she was going to an Assembly of God Church.

For the past few years she has been going to a church named CHOP (Cincinnati House of Prayer).

[Sam]

I've been listening to this on cd.

We’ve Got the Power


1.
Give me your hand let’s agree together
that all of our enemies will crumble at our feet
for whatever we bind on earth shall be bound in heaven
at the name of Jesus satan has to flee.

Chorus
(Cause) we’ve got the power in the name of Jesus
we’ve got the power in the name of the Lord.
Though satan rages we cannot be defeated
we’ve got the power in the name of the Lord

2.
For many years now satan’s tried to stop us
but the Church of Jesus is still alive
like a mighty army we keep marching onward
winning every battle with the Lord by our side

Chorus
(Cause) we’ve got the power in the name of Jesus
we’ve got the power in the name of the Lord.
Though satan rages we cannot be defeated
we’ve got the power in the name of the Lord

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-beMo9OZbto

[Fiyahstarter]

I love your posts Sam. You really do minister to my soul. Thanks for bothering. )

[scotty]

Thank you for this thread, this is what its all about !