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Satan said: "Now I am going to kill you as he pushed him off the roof of the church

Posted by: Jerry Gaffney on Saturday, May 18, 2002 - 08:07 AM

Dear Friends,

This is a true testimony. You must read. It will help in your time of need.

It was one of those regular days, too many things to do and not enough time to do them. The roof was in need of repair and Pastor Bob Wallace went up on top to check it out. This was not unusual for this energetic pastor from the inner city. He had taken over as pastor of Kirkland Assembly of God two years prior, and was still feeling his way around. As he surveyed what he needed to do from the top of the roof that day, he heard satan say,

"Now, I am going to kill you". Whether it was the wind, whether it was a push from satan, or whether it was the lack of balance from being 30 feet in the air, Pastor Bob felt his body falling. "It was like satan was laughing at me as I was falling. I reached out and found myself hanging onto the rain gutter. Then it happened. I lost my grip. Two voices were screaming - satan's and mine. I cried out to Jesus for help as I was falling." He hit the pavement like an explosion, and his bones crumpled under the impact.

"I cried for help" Bob said. A neighbor heard his cries, and called 911. When the ambulance EMT's saw him, he knew it was bad. He could see it in their eyes. After he arrived at the emergency room, he got the news. His spine was broken and free-floating. His pelvis was broken in eight places and his elbow was broken. After hours in the operating room, twenty-six titanium steel screws and plates were placed in his body to hold it together. He was told he would never walk again. "I could hear satan laughing all the time," he said. "I don't know why I was different from so many who were in denial of the extent of their injuries. I just knew I would be ok" he said. There is a peace that comes from heaven that passes understanding. There is faith that comes from the author and finisher. All he knew was that satan would not win. Twelve weeks went by, and the report came back. Man had done all he could do. The plates and screws had done their job and kept him alive. He must now adjust to his new life in a wheelchair. As he heard their reports, he did not believe them. Pastor Bob wanted a second opinion. He had a friend who was a physician. He was famous all over the world. This was a personal friend of the family, and he would not believe this report until his friend had spoken to him. His name is Dr. J. He had received many calls from around the world, and was a little busy, but He would take time out of His busy schedule for this old family friend. The calls came rushing into His office, from Bob's wife, his relatives and even from around the would - so many calls that He could not ignore them. Then the day came. He arrived unannounced, and came straight into the room where Pastor Bob was. He had already been informed of his condition, and was ready to give His findings. Yes, Pastor Bob had broken his back. Yes, for a time, his spine was free-floating. Yes, the orthopedic surgeon froze the back stiff with the titanium steel screws and plates. But there was something different about Dr. J. When He walked into the room, you just knew it was good news. The power of His presence just overwhelmed you. He inspired faith where there was none, hope where there was none, and courage as never before. As Dr. J looked down at Pastor Bob, no one in his right mind would say what He was about to say. He did not see a crippled man. He did not see a broken man. He did not see the four-inch long and 1/4 inch thick screws that would not let Bob stand. Dr. J. reached out His hand, and said those words that have been spoken for two thousand years. He said, "ARISE AND WALK." Well, I want you to know, Bob came leaping out of that chair. What man had said he could never do, Jesus did in seconds. Did Jesus have to make some adjustments? You might say so. Those titanium steel screws had to be broken in four places to allow his spine and pelvis to function normally. Even the slightest mistake would have made things much worse. But all of those screws were broken at just the right place - not only to allow Pastor Bob to walk, but also to have no pain.

You would have to see this mighty man of God. He is only about 5' 11" tall. I don't think he weighs 150 pounds, but he is one of the mightiest men you will ever meet. When he preaches on healing, and being in the Master's hands, faith just leaps out of your heart. His congregation loves him and know they are blessed to have such a loving man of faith.

The Lord has allowed our team to be here with Pastor Bob Wallace. It is like being in a little bit of heaven. So many are being touched by the Lord. We have been here for three week now at Kirkland A/G in Kirkland, Washington. As many as 50 people per night are making decisions for Jesus. We have seen some of the most amazing things. A lady with large tumors was healed. A woman with an incurable blood disease was healed. A boy with a broken arm came to the meeting, on the way to the hospital, and was healed. A man with a hernia was healed. A girl who had slashed herself 125 times with a razor blade got saved. A man with an injured shoulder was healed, and many, many more.

This little pastor is like your pastor. No one would have picked him for the job, but now it seems the people are coming from the north, south, east and west to touch Jesus. The largest day is the Tuesday prayer meeting, 7-9 PM. Baptists and Methodists, and Lutherans and Catholics are coming. Nazarenes, Presbyterians and Episcopalians are coming. Assembly of God, Vineyard and Foursquare are coming. Mennonites, Brethren and Independents are coming. Our goal is to blow the lid off Washington with the power of God at work through our unity in
"Praise, Prayer and Worship". We want to see a Bethel window open over Kirkland A/G. We want revival fire to fall here. We want to see multitudes brought into the kingdom of God, sick bodies healed, and broken lives mended.

I have received responses from almost 200 countries agreeing in prayer. I know you are busy, but will you pray one more time? We can see the cracks in the lid in Washington. We can see holes being punched through. All we need is a little more help. Remember what the Word says -- "Give and it shall be given". If you give a prayer for revival for Washington, the Lord will give it for you.

I pray that Jim Cymbala's group whispers a prayer for Kirkland at their Tuesday prayer meeting. I pray that David Wilkerson will have his group pray. I know that the people in Brownsville are already praying for us. Please, don't stop! People in Toronto, Missouri and Illinois are praying. Pastor David Yonggi Cho is having Prayer Mountain Praying. Rally the troops. Victory is at hand. All we need is a little push here in Washington, and we will have satan on the run.

Remember, whisper a word for Kirkland, Washington this Tuesday, April 11, and let's see what the Lord has in store.

May the Commanded Blessings of the Lord be upon thee
We love you guys
Jerry & Jan Gaffney