Everyone Is A Candidate ~ Bill Johnson

Everyone in our community is a target for God’s love. There are no exceptions. The testimonies of radical transformation come from every sector of society and every conceivable place—school, work, home, the malls and stores, and even the parks, streets, and homeless camps. Why? There is a growing company of people who have the Father’s business in mind. They consciously take Him wherever they go. When Jason, one of our students, was asked to come to the courthouse to serve on a jury, he went with the Father’s business in mind. As he walked from the parking lot to the jurors’ building, he saw two young men who looked troubled. The Lord began to talk to Jason about the older of the two. As Jason ministered to him, he addressed specific problems he had with his father. He realized that Jason couldn’t have known this information without God showing it to him. Therefore, the young man received Christ. Jason finally made it to the jury selection building.

During a long break he began to pray for God’s leading. He noticed a man on the other side of the room seated in a wheelchair. It was the electric type that moved by a toggle switch on the armrest. After a brief conversation with him, he found out he, too, was a believer. Jason encouraged him with God’s promises and then asked him to look at him. They held hands and prayed. Strength came into the man’s body as the pain left. Jason told him to stand. The gentleman asked, “What if I fall?” To which Jason responded, “What if you don’t?” It was enough to bring the courage needed, and in plain sight of all the others in the room, this man stood to his feet, waving his arms about. It had been years since he was able to stand. Jason turned to the crowd and declared, “God is here to heal!” Before the day was over, two others had received the healing touch of Jesus. That is the Father’s business, and every believer has a part to play in carrying out this privileged assignment.

Johnson, Bill (2005-01-28). When Heaven Invades Earth (pp. 77-78). Destiny Image. Kindle Edition.