The Lakeland Outpouring: Three Unprecedented Uses of Technology
May 12th, 2008 Categories: Technology for Pastors
Anybody who’s tuned into the Lakeland Outpouring has undoubtedly noticed the unprecedented use of technology in that incredible move of the spirit. To the best of my knowledge, they have used at least three mediums that have never before been utilized in a prolonged revival.
These folks are pushing the envelope and creatively using their voice to change the world. Here are three ways that they’ve gone where no revival has ever gone before:
1) Streaming video. You can tune in at any time during any service and see live what’s happening at the Lakeland Outpouring by visiting this site. My experience with this live video stream as a believer filled with the Holy Spirit has been that the tangible anointing of the Lord has flowed from Lakeland, through the internet, and into my living room. It’s an incredible use of technology.
2) Cellular Phones. These folks actually asked those who attended the revival to utilize their cell phones, call somebody in need of a miracle, and pray for them. The next day, testimonies began to pour in of people who had been miraculously healed from continents away. I am more than remotely aware of how insane that sounds, but I totally believe that the Lord is leveraging this technology to transform the world as we know it and show Himself strong.
3) Chat Rooms. I’ve seen chat rooms used for all sorts of evil purposes, but until recently I had only seen it used in Christian circles for the purpose of general discussion. In the Lakeland Outpouring, chat rooms are being used for powerful, life-changing intercessory prayer. Hundreds and thousands of people are logging on, praying in agreement with the work of the Lord in Lakeland, and confirming miracles in their own lives.
I can’t wait to see what else the Lord can do through social media. I believe that a time is coming when people will be healed through reading blog articles. I believe that people will be saved by following me on twitter. My God. The possibilities are endless.
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The “prince of the power of the air” has controlled the airwaves for too long. The winds of change are blowing and the glory of God is being poured out all over the earth. What an awesome time to be alive and involved in the advancing kingdom!
It’s already here!Jesus Christ is Lord of the Internet!