VISION
More Than The
Can See
PART FOUR
REINHARD BONNKE
Late last year, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke died at the age of 79. It is estimated that during the course of his ministry, much of which, was holding mass evangelism campaigns in Africa - 79 million people made commitments to follow Christ. These were recorded decisions for Christ - that, as someone has pointed out is one million people saved for every year of his life.
Not to take away anything from the ministry of Billy Graham, as he was without a doubt a Godly man, and a great ambassador for Jesus - it is claimed around three million were saved under his ministry, although he did preach to hundreds of millions of people in crusades and through mass media.
The ministry of Reinhard Bonnke also was accompanied by outstanding miracles, healings, deliverance from demons and even people raised to life from the dead.
Reinhard Bonnke was born in 1940 in East Prussia, Germany. His father was a pastor. Reinhard committed his life to follow Christ at the age of nine. Very soon after, he began to proclaim his intention to be a preacher and missionary to Africa. And that dream was wonderfully fulfilled.He attended the Bible College of Wales in Swansea led by Samuel Rees Howells, who was known as a man whose prayers were answered. Reinhard Bonnke prayed a prayer: "Lord, I also want to be a man of faith. I want to see your way of providing for needs."
.......I, being in the way, the Lord led me....Genesis 24:27After college, Bonnke took up a pastorate in Hamburg, Germany. On the journey from the college to Germany, he had a free day and chose to spend it sight-seeingin London. He was able to buy a bus pass that would enable him to travel all around the city and suburbs. He spent several hours in the bus going from one area of the city to another, not at all knowing where he was. At one point, he found himself in a suburb, and decided to get out and stretch his legs and go for a walk. As he walked along a particular street, he suddenly saw a name plate outside a house which read: GEORGE JEFFREYS. Immediately he thought of George Jeffreys, a great man of God who had brought the message of God's healing and miracle working power to Britain. He had read his books, and heard about his ministry while in Bible college. BUT, he thought, there must be hundreds of Jeffreys in Britain, and George was also a common English name. The still small voice of the Holy Spirit spoke to Reinhard and said: "You have plenty of time. Ring the door bell and ask if this is the home of George Jeffreys, the evangelist."
He rang the door bell. A burly looking woman, who "filled the door frame" opened the door. Upon asking if this was the home of the healing evangelist, George Jeffreys, she said Yes, but when asked if he could see him, the lady said an emphatic "NO!" Then Reinhard heard a deep voice from within" "Let him come in!"When Reinhard explained who he was, that he had just finished Bible college training, and that he believed God had called him to preach in Africa, Jeffreys kneeled on the floor, pulling Reinhard down with him, and laid hands on him, praying for God's glory to fill him.Reinhard left the home thirty minutes later, knowing this had been an appointment arranged by the Holy Spirit. Arriving home in Hamburg, Germany by train the next day, his father met him at the station. He knew nothing of Reinhard's meeting with George Jeffreys, but his father informed him that overnight he had heard the news that George Jeffreys had died. Reinhard then knew the mantle, the anointing that was on Jeffreys had been passed on to him. See 2 Kings 1-2. (Elijah and Elisha)
A RECURRING DREAMHe pastored a church in Hamburg for seven years, then the Lord led him, his wife Anni, with their two small children to the small kingdom of Lesotho in southern Africa. The ministry was nominally successful, and then, the Lord gave Reinhard Bonnke a recurring dream. In it, he saw the entire continent of Africa covered in the blood of Jesus and heard a voice declare: " AFRICA SHALL BE SAVED!" That was his battle cry from that time onwards.From small beginnings, the ministry grew. He held tent crusades, eventually buying a tent which could seat 34,000 people. After this tent was destroyed in a terrible storm, the ministry decided to hold open air campaigns, which then began to attract not tens of thousands, but hundreds of thousands to hear the Good News of the Gospel - with signs following! In 2017, when Reinhard gave a farewell message to Africa in Nigeria, he preached to 1.7 million people gathered in the open to hear this great General of the faith.Reinhard Bonnke founded his ministry, Christ for All Nations (CfaN) which continues today under the dynamic leadership of American evangelist, Daniel Kolenda. Reinhard Bonnke passed the mantle to Daniel about a decade ago, and in that time, he also has seen some twenty million people commit their lives to following Jesus, and, like Reinhard has signs following his ministry - healings and deliverance and miracles! GOD IS FAITHFUL TO PERFORM HIS WORD!
The God of Reinhard Bonnke and Daniel Kolenda, and Billy Graham is the God of miracles. You can know this wonderful God of the Bible, the Saviour of the world, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, the Bible states in Hebrews 13:8 is the same yesterday, today and forever. Jesus is still healing the sick and restoring broken lives today as He did when He was on earth as a man. If you would like to know how you can become a Christian, and know the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in your life, a good starting point I can suggest is: www.vision.org.au Click on the "Grow your faith" tab at the top of the page, then from the dropdown menu, click on "Looking for God?" God Bless!
Late last year, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke died at the age of 79. It is estimated that during the course of his ministry, much of which, was holding mass evangelism campaigns in Africa - 79 million people made commitments to follow Christ. These were recorded decisions for Christ - that, as someone has pointed out is one million people saved for every year of his life.
Not to take away anything from the ministry of Billy Graham, as he was without a doubt a Godly man, and a great ambassador for Jesus - it is claimed around three million were saved under his ministry, although he did preach to hundreds of millions of people in crusades and through mass media.
The ministry of Reinhard Bonnke also was accompanied by outstanding miracles, healings, deliverance from demons and even people raised to life from the dead.
Reinhard Bonnke was born in 1940 in East Prussia, Germany. His father was a pastor. Reinhard committed his life to follow Christ at the age of nine. Very soon after, he began to proclaim his intention to be a preacher and missionary to Africa. And that dream was wonderfully fulfilled.
He attended the Bible College of Wales in Swansea led by Samuel Rees Howells, who was known as a man whose prayers were answered. Reinhard Bonnke prayed a prayer: "Lord, I also want to be a man of faith. I want to see your way of providing for needs."
.......I, being in the way, the Lord led me....Genesis 24:27
After college, Bonnke took up a pastorate in Hamburg, Germany. On the journey from the college to Germany, he had a free day and chose to spend it sight-seeing
in London. He was able to buy a bus pass that would enable him to travel all around the city and suburbs. He spent several hours in the bus going from one area of the city to another, not at all knowing where he was. At one point, he found himself in a suburb, and decided to get out and stretch his legs and go for a walk.
As he walked along a particular street, he suddenly saw a name plate outside a house which read: GEORGE JEFFREYS. Immediately he thought of George Jeffreys, a great man of God who had brought the message of God's healing and miracle working power to Britain. He had read his books, and heard about his ministry while in Bible college. BUT, he thought, there must be hundreds of Jeffreys in Britain, and George was also a common English name. The still small voice of the Holy Spirit spoke to Reinhard and said: "You have plenty of time. Ring the door bell and ask if this is the home of George Jeffreys, the evangelist."
He rang the door bell. A burly looking woman, who "filled the door frame" opened the door. Upon asking if this was the home of the healing evangelist, George Jeffreys, she said Yes, but when asked if he could see him, the lady said an emphatic "NO!" Then Reinhard heard a deep voice from within" "Let him come in!"
When Reinhard explained who he was, that he had just finished Bible college training, and that he believed God had called him to preach in Africa, Jeffreys kneeled on the floor, pulling Reinhard down with him, and laid hands on him, praying for God's glory to fill him.
Reinhard left the home thirty minutes later, knowing this had been an appointment arranged by the Holy Spirit. Arriving home in Hamburg, Germany by train the next day, his father met him at the station. He knew nothing of Reinhard's meeting with George Jeffreys, but his father informed him that overnight he had heard the news that George Jeffreys had died. Reinhard then knew the mantle, the anointing that was on Jeffreys had been passed on to him. See 2 Kings 1-2. (Elijah and Elisha)
A RECURRING DREAM
He pastored a church in Hamburg for seven years, then the Lord led him, his wife Anni, with their two small children to the small kingdom of Lesotho in southern Africa. The ministry was nominally successful, and then, the Lord gave Reinhard Bonnke a recurring dream. In it, he saw the entire continent of Africa covered in the blood of Jesus and heard a voice declare: " AFRICA SHALL BE SAVED!" That was his battle cry from that time onwards.
From small beginnings, the ministry grew. He held tent crusades, eventually buying a tent which could seat 34,000 people. After this tent was destroyed in a terrible storm, the ministry decided to hold open air campaigns, which then began to attract not tens of thousands, but hundreds of thousands to hear the Good News of the Gospel - with signs following! In 2017, when Reinhard gave a farewell message to Africa in Nigeria, he preached to 1.7 million people gathered in the open to hear this great General of the faith.
Reinhard Bonnke founded his ministry, Christ for All Nations (CfaN) which continues today under the dynamic leadership of American evangelist, Daniel Kolenda. Reinhard Bonnke passed the mantle to Daniel about a decade ago, and in that time, he also has seen some twenty million people commit their lives to following Jesus, and, like Reinhard has signs following his ministry - healings and deliverance and miracles! GOD IS FAITHFUL TO PERFORM HIS WORD!
The God of Reinhard Bonnke and Daniel Kolenda, and Billy Graham is the God of miracles. You can know this wonderful God of the Bible, the Saviour of the world, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, the Bible states in Hebrews 13:8 is the same yesterday, today and forever. Jesus is still healing the sick and restoring broken lives today as He did when He was on earth as a man.
If you would like to know how you can become a Christian, and know the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in your life, a good starting point I can suggest is: www.vision.org.au Click on the "Grow your faith" tab at the top of the page, then from the dropdown menu, click on "Looking for God?" God Bless!
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