Julie stood before the congregation, a smile tugging at the corner of her lips. She wasn’t the type to use humor often, but sometimes, life threw situations at you that were hard not to laugh at. “Let me tell you about Eve,” she said, adjusting the microphone. “She came to one of our healing services in Worthing last December, and her situation… well, it was quite something.”
The crowd settled in, ready to listen.
“Eve had fallen, and it wasn’t one of those graceful movie falls, you know? She slipped, and boom—three bulging discs. Ouch, right?” Julie raised her eyebrows, and a few chuckles came from the audience. “That fall gave her sciatica so bad, she couldn’t even sit down without feeling like a pin cushion. And you know what the doctors suggested?”
She paused for dramatic effect. “They wanted to remove her nerves.”
The congregation gasped, and Julie couldn’t help but smile. “Yep, you heard me right. Remove. The. Nerves. I mean, I don’t know about you, but I’d like to keep all the nerves I can.”
The audience laughed, easing into the story. “So, Eve didn’t want that operation—smart woman. She came to our healing meeting instead, and let me tell you, things got interesting.”
Chapter 2: Shifting and Pulsing
Julie’s tone grew more serious, though a hint of amusement lingered. “When Eve came up for prayer, I could tell she was desperate. You could see it in her eyes—she was ready for healing. So, I prayed in Jesus’ name, right? Just like we always do.”
She took a deep breath, recalling the moment. “And here’s where it gets wild. As I placed my hand on her leg, I could feel something—shifting and pulsing—right under my hand. I’m talking real movement.”
Julie mimicked the feeling with her hand, her eyes wide for effect. “I wasn’t sure if I should be a healer or a chiropractor at that point. But it was the nerve. It was like it was straightening out, right there under my hand.”
The crowd murmured, intrigued.
“And then, just like that—boom—all the pain was gone. Eve knew she was healed. She looked up at me, and the first thing she said was, ‘I don’t even feel like I need to guard my leg anymore!’” Julie shook her head with a grin. “If you’ve ever had sciatica, you know that’s a big deal. No more tightness, no more pain. She was free.”
The congregation clapped, and Julie gave them a moment to soak it in.
Chapter 3: The Spirit of Infirmity
Julie continued, “Now, I don’t know about you, but I believe something bigger was going on there. As I prayed for Eve, I felt like I was casting out a spirit of infirmity. You see, the enemy likes to sneak in when we’re vulnerable—like after a nasty fall—and make things worse.”
She gave a light chuckle. “Kind of like when you’re already having a bad day, and then you spill coffee on yourself. That’s what the enemy does. Takes advantage of the shock. But that day, Jesus set her free.”
Julie could see the crowd connecting with the story, nodding their heads. “I could feel it leave her. That spirit had no choice but to get out of there. And when it did, she was completely healed.”
She paused for a moment, letting the weight of it sink in. “Jesus is in the business of setting people free, whether it’s from pain, sickness, or even from bad coffee spills.”
The congregation laughed again, lightening the mood.
Chapter 4: More Miracles to Come
Julie smiled as she continued, “And it wasn’t just Eve that day. No, Jesus was on a roll! We saw people healed from all kinds of conditions. Two ladies even gave their lives to Jesus.”
Pastor Joseph stepped up beside her, laughing softly. “Julie, you’re right. We’ve seen so many miracles, it’s almost like Jesus enjoys showing off. But He’s not just showing off; He’s showing His love.”
Julie nodded. “Exactly. And guess what? We’re not done. The next meeting is tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. in Worthing. I know it’s Sunday, but that’s the perfect time for a miracle, don’t you think?”
The crowd clapped, some already looking excited for the next service.
Julie grinned, “Bring your sick friends, your unsaved neighbors, even your grumpy cousin who complains about everything. Everyone’s welcome.”
Chapter 5: The Invitation
Pastor Joseph took the mic again. “We’ve got some exciting weekends ahead. After Worthing, we’ll be in Switzerland next weekend, and the weekend after that, Surrey. You can come to any of those meetings. We’re expecting even more miracles. God doesn’t stop moving just because the weekend ends.”
Julie nodded in agreement. “Miracles aren’t on a schedule. But we’re here to tell you that if you need healing, don’t wait. Jesus is ready. I’ve seen it time and again.”
With a chuckle, she added, “And if you’ve got a spirit of infirmity trying to mess with you, don’t worry. We’ll kick it out. Just like we did with Eve.”
The congregation laughed one more time, but there was a sense of anticipation in the air.
Julie felt a warmth in her heart. Humor, faith, and healing had blended in this service, and she knew lives were already being transformed. As the crowd filed out, she couldn’t wait for the next meeting, knowing that God was far from finished.