Signs, Wonders, Miracles: God Grants Healing, Salvation in Response to Prayers for Ukraine 11:00AM EDT 18/3/2022 INTERCESSORS FOR AMERICA
Eyewitnesses in Ukraine report God is moving in miraculous ways. Stories are flooding into Intercessors for America from our contacts in Ukraine. Let them encourage your faith and direct your prayers.
I spoke with a missionary we are calling Yelena. She has asked for her identity to be protected as she works in Ukraine and Eastern Europe right now. Yelena was born in the Soviet Union in the area that would eventually become Ukraine. She moved to America at the age of 11 and later received the Lord Jesus as Saviour.
Two weeks ago when Russia invaded Ukraine, she saw the opportunity to return to Ukraine to offer humanitarian aid. She and a team of four others went to Lviv and began establishing connections with the local Ukrainian church. "The goal was not only to provide aid and necessities, but to provide people with Jesus Christ," Yelena said.
God Granted Organizational Favour
When asked what God was doing in Ukraine, Yelena mentioned how the team has been favored greatly by God, especially at the border on the Ukrainian side. The team was established quickly without having to wait in line (some organizations have waited up to two days). They had a way in and out. A tent was quickly set up. A separate team did shopping for whatever was needed and made a list. They had no problems gaining access to the other side and got whatever they asked for. They were able to distribute blankets, food, hot tea and preach the gospel, all within 24 hours.
God Is Blessing the Christians at Work in Ukraine With Unity
The teams have connected with many local pastors in Lviv. They all work together in many aspects and share with one another. Yelena told IFA, "We are activating [the Church] in evangelism. We provide tents and tables, and money for speakers."
God Is Enabling the Church to Demonstrate His Power in Signs and Wonders
A man who walked with a cane was listening to the preaching. He said, "I don't believe what you're saying." He agreed to receive prayer anyway. He was healed instantly! Not only did he no longer need his cane, but also as a bonus, God healed his vision. Then they introduced the man to the one who healed him: Jesus Christ.
Another time Yelena saw a young girl in line with refugees to cross the border in Ukraine. There was open air preaching nearby that everyone in line could hear. She did not accept Jesus at first. Then, someone had words of knowledge and she witnessed healings and miracles taking place. She saw backs, knees and headaches healed. Then, she experienced healing and wanted to receive Jesus as Lord. Yelena emphasized the importance of this, saying, "We don't just stop at healing. It's important for the people to know who is the one who heals them."
Yelena is absolutely right. Physical healing is not an end. It opens the door to share God's love and the gospel.
In the beginning, much of the evangelism was one on one. Now they evangelize on a greater scale in buses. In two weeks over 4,000 people have given their lives to Jesus. Young, old, refugees, soldiers—there is no one beyond God's reach.
You can watch the bus evangelism in this video clip.
God Used the Ministry Team to Rescue Women From Traffickers
Many human traffickers are using this great tragedy as a cover to steal vulnerable women and children who are alone and seeking refuge. They look for women and children who are alone and offer them "rides."
Thankfully, team members have been able to spot traffickers right away by discernment. At least five traffickers have been arrested. A woman refugee was saved on the Polish side of the border. Earlier, Yelena's ministry team had given this young woman their phone number. She noticed the bus driver in Poland rerouted 30 minutes prior to the destination in Germany. The driver took her and the entire bus of 35 people to an old abandoned building where there was film equipment. She knew this meant trafficking. She called the team member at 1:00 a.m. They were able to contact authorities and tracked the traffickers. Who knows what would've become of those people, if the team member hadn't shared contact information?
