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prayer in our gatherings. The devil is least bothered about
a ministry which has sacrificed holiness. The Lord
rebuked Satan who was rejoicing over the filthy garments of
Joshua the high priest (3:1-3). Loss of holiness leads to
hellishness.
3. Anointing of the Holy Spirit
Zech 4:6, “This is the word of the Lord to
Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,
says the Lord of hosts.”
10:1, “Ask the Lord for rain in the time of the latter
rain. The Lord will make flashing clouds; He will give the
showers of rain, grass in the field for everyone.”
With a thirst never quenched, a cry never silenced, a
hunger never satisfied, a zeal never diminishedFOR
REVIVALabout 30 of us, mostly college students, gathered
in the Kottaiyur forests of Karaikudi in October 1970 for
three days with fasting and prayer. The answer from the
Lord was the glorious promise from Ezek 34:26, “There
shall be showers of Blessing!” So our camps, programmes
and magazines were named after this word, “BLESSING!”
The Lord has been graciously granting us fresh outpourings
of His Spirit. People from all denominations continue to
flock to our programmes to receive the Baptism with the
Holy Spirit. Over the years we have had the privilege of
leading several thousands into this glorious experience.
Many theological arrows from anti-charismatic circles were
shot at us but our bow remained in strength by the hands of
the Mighty God of Jacob! The devil laughs at frenzied
activities, all done in fleshly enthusiasm and human
strength. Jesus was conceived by the Spirit, anointed by the
Spirit, led by the Spirit, raised up by the Spirit, and He gave
us this Spirit from His Father. We have no other pattern. Any
day this ministry must be clothed with the Spirit's power.
Let's not allow this tower to crumble. This is our distinctive.
We shall never grow tired of singing that promise-cum-
prayer hymn
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Mercy drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.
4. Joyful Worship and Prayer
Zech 2:7,10, “Up, Zion,… Sing and rejoice, O
daughter of Zion!”
14:17,18, “…Worship the King, the Lord of hosts …
keep the Feast of Tabernacles.”
12:10, “I will pour on the house of David and on the
inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and
supplication.”
This ministry did not have its beginning on pulpits or
platforms but in prayer closets and intercession chambers.
We started on our knees. We realized from the beginning
that the first secret of a successful ministry is prayer; the
second secret is prayer; and again the third, prayer.
Because we used to gather in the open-air near bushes, we
were sometimes called bush prayer cells! Yes we got our
vision before bushes, like Moses. After the afternoon
classes were over, we would be on our knees alone with God
from six to seven and then gather for an hour of meditation,
praise and prayer. This was done daily, and I rejoice to find
this holy custom being followed after 25 years by the
present batch of students in this Fellowship here in
Karaikudi. Our trousers must be torn at our knees and not at
our seat! Besides this daily gathering, the hostellers would
again gather at late nights and we had weekly fasting prayer
on Sundays. Let's beware of ending in the flesh what was
begun in the Spirit! Away with all formalism! Let's continue
to be hilarious worshippers, singing and dancing!
5. Word of God
Zech 4:10, “These seven rejoice to see the plumbline
in the hand of Zerubbabel. These are the eyes of the Lord,
which scan to and fro throughout the whole earth.”
8:3, “Jerusalem shall be called the City of Truth.”
There shall be showers of blessing;
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Saviour above.
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need;
I believe the plumb line in our hand is the Holy Bible.
The City of Truth is the Church founded on the Rock of
God's Word. We are to walk in truth, being constantly
checked and measured by God's Word. We have always
maintained a balance between prayer and Bible meditation.
From the beginning the Lord instilled in our hearts a great
love and desire to read and meditate His Word. I remember