Lord Jesus, I Need To Live - Ps Ashish Raichur

BANGALORE, India - May 8, 2014 - PRLog -- This is the abridged version of the message. For complete message, with details and scripture, kindly visit our website www.apcwo.org or watch the video given below.

The Unexpected Happened Monday March 31
Was looking ahead to many things to be done, in our city, nation and in other nations of the world.

Saturday/Sunday Mach 29,30 we had our Weekend School of Healing & Deliverance held at our APC church office in Kalyan Nagar. Was a good time of ministry. Monday March 31 the unexpected happened.

The journey to the hospital

Did we panic?
"He will not be afraid of evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD." (Psalm 112:7)

At the Emergency
The Medical Resident on duty at the ER acted very quickly. Got an ECG done, which clearly indicated a myocardial infraction. My heart rate was down to about 40bpm (normal is about 60-70 bpm).

She along with Amy took the ECG to another doctor, another medical resident, who had just completed his posting in Cardiology. He immediately contacted the Consulting Cardiologist. The Cardiologist was on leave, but he immediately decided to come and was in the hospital shortly.

The intense pain

Face to face with death

The prayer

Was at the Emergency for about 15minutes.
They then wheeled me over to the ICU.

The ICU

Cut off my shirt. Prepared my arms and legs for catheterization.
The rest is a blur. Not sure what else was done on me.
I may have been at the ICU for about 30 minutes where they stabilized me.
The next thing I remember is being on the table inside the Cath Lab.

The Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Angiogram done. 100% block in the right coronary artery.

Heart stopped beating - pacemaker used to keep heart beating during procedure
The cardiologist told me later at our follow-up consultation, "you almost died on the table. Your heart stopped beating". He also mentioned, that if we had come 10-15 minutes late, I may not have survived.

"For You have delivered my soul from death, My eyes from tears, And my feet from falling." (Psalm 116:8)

A lot to be thankful for.

"God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1)

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me;..." (Psalm 23:4)

"Praise the LORD! Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." (Psalm 106:1)

The Recovery Period

Reflections

#1, I Refuse to question "WHY GOD?". I only choose to "WORSHIP GOD".

#2, I refuse "negative" emotions. I choose to maintain only "positive" emotions.

#3, As I look ahead, I refuse to operate out of "FEAR". I choose to operate out of "FAITH".

Looking Ahead

#1, Pursue God's Presence to be a House filled with His glory so that we impact our city and cities across our nation with the supernatural power of God

A recent article in The Economist, stated that some 50 Indian cities have 1million residents or more; and forecasted that Some 300m people will move to town in the next 25 years, almost doubling the urban population. By 2051 about 60% of India's population will be in cities. We need to prepare to plant strong local churches in all 50+ cities.

The key to impacting our city and cities and nation is the demonstration of the power of God through signs, wonders and miracles.

How will we go about this?

1, We as a local church will need to press in and pursue God's Presence, so that we become a house filled with His glory

2, equip and empower pastors, local churches and believers all across our nation to impact their communities, cities and regions for the Kingdom of God. We'll do this through freely giving what resources we have - publications, leaders conferences, etc.

3,train up a new generation of ministers who can impact cities (APC's Institute for Urban Ministry)

#2, March 19th, Wednesday, God impressed on my heart : "Prepare to go to the nations!"

10-40 Window of Evangelisation

Go to these nations and equip God's people to impact their nation
A, Bible College : equip nationals for church planting
B, Christian Leaders Conference
C, Marketplace Equipping
D, Worship School
E, Publications in local languages

Of course we will leverage technology as well to serve these nations.

#3, March 22, Saturday, Dream : Three streams merged into one

Miracles & Healings, Prophetic & Deliverance, Missions : three streams merged into one


1, Are you ready to meet your Maker?
Hebrews 9:27; Mark 8:36,37; Philippians 1:21; 1 John 5:11,12, Romans 6:23

2, Those who may be questioning God "Why"?
Philippians 4:6,7

3, Those who may be bitter about things that have happened - bitter with God, bitter with other people, bitter about life, etc
Exodus 15:23-25

4, Those who are crippled by fear because of what has happened

5, For all of us as a Church - to help us fulfill the call that is on us as a church:
A, To be a house filled with His glory so that we can impact our city and cities across our nation with the power of God
B, For us to prepare to go to the nations
C, To see these three streams become one as we become a missions base and apostolic church that is impacting cities and nations: healings & miracles + prophetic and deliverance + missions

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