The Fear of the Lord and Healing

"But to you who fear My name the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings..."
Mal 4:2

"Also a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed."
Acts 5:16

I'm praying for a culture in our church that fears the name of the Lord. It's incredible to see the power that comes upon a people who cultivate the fear of God and choose to live without double standards. The fear of the Lord came upon the church of Jerusalem after the Ananias and Sapphira incident. And the result? Great healing and deliverance.

People from all over the region heard about the power in the church. I can imagine them packing up their sick and demon possessed relatives and making the trip to Jerusalem full of faith and convinced that God was moving and was able to heal their loved ones. People will move miles away to experience a genuine move of God. It seems like everyone has a story about Toronto in the 90's. People are so hungry for an authentic and genuine move of God that is evidenced by his power. They will give up jobs and relationships and move to churches where God is moving in power. If it happened in the book of Acts, than it will happen today. I'm amazed at the stories people tell me about how they came to FLC.

I believe now more than ever that the power of God will draw people to hear the message of the cross. I believe the multitudes are coming. But I believe that power in the church is dependent upon a great commitment to a culture where we fear the name of the Lord.