From last Thursday through Saturday, WorldWatch 09 was held at All Nations Centre in Cardiff. The conference was held under the auspices of Ministries Without Borders. Delegates came from many parts of the world: Norway; Canada; USA; El Salvador; India; Nepal; Bhutan; the Philippines; Belarus; Belgium. They gave reports of what the Lord is doing in these nations and others that they work into, such as China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Vietnam, Guatemala, Colombia, and Brazil. We heard stories of miracles, religious persecution, humanitarian aid programmes, transformation of communities through the message of Jesus Christ, opposition, government sponsored persecution, government support, healings, salvation in staggeringly large numbers, and the generosity of our people.
It was humbling to be in the presence of ordinary men and women of God who are doing extraordinary things for God in the power of the Spirit. To hear these people talk about resisting pressure at gunpoint, travelling for days to reach remote communities, rescuing children from death and abuse or seeing thousands of souls saved in a moment, was truly awesome.
I have always believed that the earth is the Lord's and everything in it, and I didn't need convincing of the fact. What affected me in hearing these reports and meeting these people was that right now, in increasing measure and with increasing speed, we are witnessing the time when, as the prophet Habakkuk prophesied, the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of YHWH as the waters cover the sea!