Claiming the Lord's Power

I'm not a Bible-beating crazy person. Until somewhat recently, I've been very closed-lipped about my faith. I consistently feel the Lord pressing me to speak out in certain situations, and I'm growing. Until recently, I thought that anyone who claimed they were "healed" by the Lord was nuts, and speaking in tongues? Are you kidding me?!

I've learned, however, that my God is far bigger than the box I try to put him in. If He wants me to start speaking Japanese tomorrow, you better believe that He can make that happen! I've learned that for His glory, there is nothing that is impossible.

I read this story today, and I get shivers when I watch the tape. See this link. This "crazy" lady called on the Lord, and claimed His power for herself. She commanded a robber to leave her store, in the name of Jesus. And he left. Sure, he was probably taken aback by this big-haired Texas woman's assertiveness and realized she wouldn't give him one red cent and so he left.

But there is such awesomeness waiting for us when we call out to the Lord. What have I missed because I was too afraid or too skeptical to claim what the Lord's promised me?

On the same note, how cool is it that this story made it into the news?? This lady talking about Jesus, and His spirit... The Lord truly does work in mysterious and incredible ways.