This final day of the Festival of Faith & Miracles in Tsévié, Togo is proving to be a dramatic demonstration of the power of Christ over evil spirits.
Togo is more than 40% animist. They are idol worshippers. Fear of the power of juju dominates the lives of the Togolese. Witchdoctors prey on the people with deception and exploitation.
Tonight I preach about the Power in the Word of God. The people listen as I tell them, "Jesus has all authority. His power and authority are in His Words. When you believe in His authority and trust His Words, no evil spirit can control your life. The power of Jesus is greater than any other power."
As I quote the words of God and His promises to these dear people, demons begin to cry out through the people. Here and there the tormented screams of devils, having to loose their holds on people, are heard. I've heard these familiar screams all of my life. They are the final acts of control before the demons flee in defeat. Those previously tormented are restored to their right minds.
During the testimonies of healing so many people report how they were tormented by evil spirits, but now are delivered. Some were continually bitten by demons. Many felt something moving around in their bodies. Some felt pins pricking them. Others say that spirits moved around in their heads, preventing any sleep or rest.
In each case, during the preaching or during the prayer, the people feel these spirits leave their bodies. All symptoms of disease leave the people. They can now walk, see and function free of pain. It is moving to hear the stories of how their tormented lives are being touched and transformed by the power of God.
A man takes the microphone holding his son close. He is the king of this region. Years previously he became a Christian. But the witchdoctor was angry and tried to force him to return to juju. The king held firm, but the witchdoctor put a curse on the king's son. The boy was tormented. He could not sleep. He roamed at night. He could not be cured. During the festival the father brought his son and the boy is completely delivered. The people shout for joy hearing this great testimony affirming the power of God, as the boy smiles with a look divine peace on his face.
This town will never be the same. There is much to tell.
Thousands of people have accepted Christ. Scores of healing miracles have been reported. Many demon possessed have been delivered.
The people are filled with joy as they burst into song. One woman tells of her marvelous healing and then sings with the people, "This man Jesus has come. He has brought His healing miracles. Look at me. I am one of His miracles!".
Another woman sings and dances, saying, "There us no God like our God.
There is nothing too hard for Him. Come and see what He has done for me!"
More photos will be posted soon.
The Togo Mission continues as the people carry the light of Christ to their villages and communities. The seeds that we are planting, both through the books and through our face to face witness of Christ, will continue to produce eternal harvests.
Pray for these new believers. Pray for these pastors. Pray for each person who is now the hope for a better Togo.
I am praying for you also. Thanks for standing with us in this mission and in each of the missions that are being planned right now. The harvest truly is ripe!
Dr LaDonna
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