The things that are happening in Manaus are very exciting, and would lead me and them to believe that Manaus is on the verge of a transformational breakthrough.
The events of that weekend, May 6-11 encouraged us all toward that goal.
The weekend began with an all night prayer vigil for Transformation. 14,000 gathered in an indoor stadium to cry out to God. The stage was filled with pastors from the city, standing in unity together. The pastors of the two largest churches in the city, who had been at odds with one another for 16 years stood arm in arm together in words and action of reconciliation and unity, pledging themselves to the transformation of their city, their state and their country. It was a powerful example of humility and submission among the pastors. And for all the church to see.
There were many other powerful events that weekend. But another event that gave evidence of the hunger for transformation in the church was on Monday night. I spoke to a group of 4,000 who were all cell church leaders from one church. After I spoke on II Chronicles 7:14, and our responsibility for the spiritual climate of our cities, at the invitation to be agents of transformation in their city, and their cell churches....EVERYONE responded and came forward! There was such a hunger.
This was only a part of what God is doing in this city toward transformation in hearts that are hungry for Him, are humble and submitted together for the Kingdom.
Manaus just seems like a city on the verge..... and they are pressing forward.
The pastor of the largest church in town, uses the Transformations DVD's in his devotions in the mornings, and is filling a notebook full of his impressions and what he is learning. He is not a casual observer... this has become his passion. With that kind of leadership in the city, the prospects are very bright indeed.
It was an amazing and humbling honor to be a part of what God was doing in that weekend and beyond.
