It rained heavyly that evening. The committee, consisted of prayer groups in Jakarta, particularly prayer team, took turn to pray for 15 minutes. They prayed for weather, traffic jams and the people in order to be able to come to the event regardless of those conditions. Gradually, the auditorium room of Menara Mega filled with people.
Mr. Yunan Purba, the Committee of CT Corp Prayer Group, opened the event by delivering an opening speech. Praise and Worship sessions were led by Ms.Rainy (CT Corp Prayer Group) and Mr.Mario (OCBC NISP Prayer Group). The music team came from various prayer groups in Jakarta. The congregation was led into the presence of God in a joyful atmosphere, waiting for salvation and healing miracle to be manifested. Regardless of the heavy rain and traffic jams, 250 people attended the event. This was the first miracle that had already taken place.
The film about the journey of Jesus was shown. The song “Karena SalibMu” was sung before the preaching of the Word of God. Rev. Ricky Semen preached the word of God. He was filled with excitement when the praise and worship songs were being lifted up and he said that it was a breakthrough for the employees in Jakarta.
Matthew 4:17
From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (NIV)
Rev. Ricky explained how works of God could be manifested in employees’ lives. First, life orientation must be changed because there are a lot of employees who work merely for the sake of salary and money, whereas the concept of working from God’s perspective is to glorify God. “Therefore, if we want to see God’s works to be manifested in our lives, then our orientation must be changed,” added Rev.Ricky. Why did we fail to follow God? It was because there were values that we left when we were working.
After the film was shown, Rev.Philip Suwandi continued preaching the Word of God from Mark 521-30. He went on saying that there was a woman who had been subject to bleeding for 12 years. This woman was actually wealthy enough. Why? Because the Bible says that she constantly went to the doctor and she spent all she had. However, instead of getting better, her condition worsened.
“How if this thing happened to us?” asked Rev.Philip. However, this was what this woman did. She did not give up, but kept her faith regardless of her constant bleeding and visits to the doctors.
Perhaps, there are some of us here who asked, “What is the purpose of my life?” I was born, I work and I have position, but what is this all for?” God has plans for you. It does not matter what position you are in now, be it office boy or director, what matters is whether you believe in God or not. He loves you and has plans for you.
Then, the people who wanted to repent, lifted up their hands and received Jesus as their God. Counsellors from various companies came forward, ready to pray for the sick and those with heavy laden. There were 12 people who came forward and the power of God was manifested that night. There were 3 people who testified their healings.
Rev.Philip continued preaching the Word of God and invited the people who wanted to serve God to come forward. It was an unforgettable moment seeing people surrendered their lives to be used as the servants of God. Praise be to God who have done great things among His people.
After praise and worship, there was a performance from LiVe. Finally, announcement was delivered by the committee of Miracle Night event, Mr.Manuel Pakpahan and Rev. Ricky Semen close the event with prayer. The people then were mingled together as they were enjoying dinner. Praise be to God who has done mighty things in the midst of His people. Hallelujah!