Hi! Here is an update from Rick on recent events in Peru:
Iquitos, Peru — A City Rich in the Things of God!
Iquitos, Peru, is a city deep in the Amazon jungle that can only be reached by plane or boat. While many might consider it a less prominent and poor city in material wealth, Iquitos possesses a divine wealth that is far greater: A beautiful unity among its churches and spiritual leadership.
It was this very unity, with churches working together, that helped usher in one of the most beautiful moves of the Holy Spirit I have ever experienced while participating in a crusade.
In just five days, we held an evening pastors’ conference, a youth rally involving churches throughout the city, ministered in two schools, conducted two services focused on miracles and the baptism of the Holy Spirit, organized a massive March for Jesus through downtown Iquitos, and held an outdoor crusade service in the heart of the city.
It was impossible to get a solid number of the people who accepted Christ due to the spontaneous growth and pressing of the crowds which led to many kneeling where they were to pray. However, by my estimation, more than 1,000 people responded to the various altar calls throughout these activities.
What touched my heart most deeply was seeing God’s love shine through the beautiful churches of Iquitos. Wow, do they love their city!
As I reflected on Iquitos, my thoughts turned to the biblical prophecy concerning Bethlehem:
Micah 5:2 (NKJV)
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little… Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.”
Just as God chose the humble town of Bethlehem to bring Christ the King of the universe into the world, so God delights in doing extraordinary things through the most unlikely places and people when they turn their hearts toward Him. IQUITOS GOD’S LOVING EYES ARE UPON YOU.
A special thank-you to everyone who partnered with us through prayer and financial support. Your led by God partnership helped make this beautiful outreach possible!
With our love and gratitude,
Rick and family
