Modern Day Healing in Pakistan A Servants Testimony.

By Minister Ashley Hall

In the sea of family members waiting for loved ones to arrive at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore Pakistan, I see a familiar face that I have known for over five months only thru pictures, email and phone calls. I was greeted by Pastor Shamshad holding his son Abraham, along with his wife and brother Pastor Shazard. After expressions of hugs and exchange of traditional flowers, I was quickly shuffled into a car to be gin a journey that changed my life forever.

The roads are dark, uneven and flooded due to the excessive down pour of rain earlier that day. The driver swerves to avoid the deep crevasses in the dirt road as if he is playing a private game of dodge ball. My spirit is at peace because God clearly stated, "For this assignment I am sending you alone, do not fear for it is not unto death. You have no choice but to go. If you choose not to follow this command anything you do will not manifest".

Pakistan is situated in southern Asia, bordered on the northeast by China, on the east by India, on the south by the Arabian Sea, on the southwest by Iran, and on the west Afghanistan. Although Pakistan has small populations of Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists, the vast majority of Pakistanis some 96% are Muslims. < /o:p>

"We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed, we are perplexed, but not in despair " 2 Corinthians 4:8

I was invited by the Senior Pastor Shamshad Luke, leader of the Gospel Ministry Villages in Pakistan where he teaches about 3,000 members within four locations. He started this ministry about eight years ago with his entire family - eight brothers, two sisters and his parents. The goal was a four city tour, two nights in each city where the word of the Lord and healing would go forth with stops in Lahore, Mandial, Sargodha, and Islamabad. As a Christian for more than 25 years, I have seen the power of God move in a mighty way but with all that I have learned, nothing could prepare me for what God was about to do.

Along with the rising of the sun to a chorus of roosters, we join in with full worship and prayer to prepare for each day. The first day I had the pleasure of meeting over 100 of the school children that attended the Vacation Bible School. Some walked as far as five miles to spend time in singing and learning more about the Lord. This Christian school was located in the

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