A godwink is what some people would call an
answered prayer, or simply an experience where you'd say, "Wow, what are
the odds of that!"
Godwink #1 - In October 2012, I “happened
upon” a remarkable account while preparing my Sunday message on the subject of
healing. The story was from the life of a Texas pastor, Duane Miller. Duane
shared his miraculous healing in a book called Out Of The Silence.
Godwink #2 - I wanted to
order copies of Duane's book from his organization so I dialed the 1-800 number.
The online click signaled that my call was being re-directed. I heard a
puzzled voice answer, “Hello?” My call had been re-directed to Duane’s personal
cell phone in Houston. He was as surprised as I was to have a conversation.
I had the pleasure of hearing Duane’s crystal clear voice as he recounted his story. In 1990 he prematurely retired from pastoring because of a virus that penetrated the myelin sheath around the nerves in his vocal cords. His speech was reduced to a raspy whisper.
Godwink #3 - On Sunday January 17,
1993 he was asked to lead an adult Bible class. Teaching the class that day
with a special microphone resting on his lips, he reaffirmed his belief in
divine healing by referring to Psalm 103. Listening to the recording of that
event, you can barely understand his weakly spoken, wheezy words. The miracle happened
as he read verse 4, “…who redeems your life from the
pit…” He commented, “I have had and you
have had in times past, pit experiences."
On the word “pit” his life changed -
the word was spoken as clear as a bell, in contrast to the imperfect
enunciation of the preceding words. He paused, startled; began again and stopped.
He said a few more words - all in a normal clear tone - and stopped again. The
class erupted with shouts of joy, astonishment and sounds of weeping. God
completely healed him as he was declaring the truth in this psalm.
Duane shared over the phone that he
had over 200 doctors that were familiar with his case. His physician was the
Head of Medicine at Baylor University. His was a well-documented miracle. He
has since appeared on Oprah, 100 Huntley Street and traveled the world sharing
his story.
Godwink #4 - Perhaps this post will
be your godwink. Do you need encouragement regarding your writing? Do you need
a miracle of healing? Listen to Duane’s experience in 1993 as he received his miracle.
Miracles and godwinks will happen to
you.
Bob is
a recovering perfectionist, who collects Coca-Cola memorabilia and drinks Iced
Tea. His office walls are adorned with his sons’ framed football jerseys, and
his library shelves, with soul food. He writes to inspire people to be real,
grow an authentic faith in Jesus, enjoy healthy relationships and discover
their life purpose.
Follow his writing at Pointes Of View.
