Reflection: The Spirit's Faithfulness to the End
Zechariah 4:6 carries a promise that sustains God's servants from the beginning of a journey to its very end: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty — you will succeed because of my Spirit, though you are few and weak." The question that naturally arises in any great story is this: "Does it end well?" Excerpt 6 provides a resounding answer. The journey to Wuhan did not fizzle out or lose its momentum; it culminated in a powerful display of the Spirit's healing, deliverance, and transformation. The "few and weak" servants saw the Spirit work mightily, and the ending—if it can be called an ending—was marked by tears of gratitude, hearts set free, and a hunger for more of God.
1. The Return to Wuchang: The Spirit's Continuity
The local pastor invited the team once again, and they returned to Wuhan in June 2018—this time for three weeks. The destination was another house church in Wuchang, a different congregation from the one in Excerpt 5 but part of the same spiritual movement. This continuity is a testament to the Spirit's faithfulness. The work that began in November 2016 with a prophetic word and a reluctant servant had now grown into a series of visits, each one building on the last. The Spirit does not start a work and abandon it; He continues to move, to open doors, and to bring His servants back to the places He has prepared.
2. The First Day: God Shows Up Immediately
The very first day—Sunday, 10 June 2018—the team arrived for morning service. After lunch, the lady pastor requested prayer for her co-workers, and "God didn't fail to show up." This immediacy is significant. The Spirit did not wait for the team to prove themselves or build momentum. He showed up the moment they were asked to pray. This is the nature of the Spirit-led ministry: He is always ready to move, always eager to respond to faith, always present when His people call on Him. The "few and weak" servants did not need to manufacture an atmosphere; they simply prayed, and the Spirit manifested.
3. The Healing Sessions: The Spirit's Deep Work
The team held two-day healing sessions from morning till night, with the lady pastor arranging for her members to attend. The results were profound. Most of the participants were seen crying and being led to confess generational curses. They had traumatic childhood experiences—broken families, poverty, marriages, and divorces. The Spirit went deep into their wounds, bringing healing to areas that had been buried for years. With the spiritual gifts of wisdom, knowledge, and counsel, the team helped them see their areas of confession. They were set free. A few experienced deliverance from evil spirits and vomited greenish and whitish fluids—visible, physical evidence of spiritual bondage being broken.
This is the Spirit's work: He does not merely touch the surface; He goes to the root. He exposes hidden wounds, brings them to light, and applies the healing balm of His presence. The team did not rely on psychological techniques or human wisdom; they relied on the Spirit's gifts, which brought supernatural insight and breakthrough.
4. The Lady Senior Pastor and the Teacher: The Spirit's Healing for Leaders
Two visitors from the 3-self church—a lady senior pastor and a teacher—came for personal ministry. They had heard from their members what had happened at a previous conference and came seeking help for themselves. They were heart-broken and sad, unable to understand why some of their pastors had received outside teaching, disagreed, and broken away. This is a deeply painful situation—division among leaders, fractured relationships, and a sense of betrayal.
The team ministered to them, and they "felt much relieved." They were "so grateful for the timely revealed inspired words." This moment reveals that the Spirit's healing is not only for the laity but also for leaders. Pastors and teachers carry heavy burdens, often in silence. They need the Spirit's comfort and guidance just as much as their congregants. The Spirit provided inspired words—prophetic insight—that brought relief to their wounded hearts. This is the Spirit's compassion: He does not overlook the pain of those who serve.
5. The Turnaround: The Spirit's Transformation
The excerpt describes a "tremendous change, a turn around of not only the spiritual atmosphere but also the relationship of the people in this church." This is the fruit of the Spirit's work. When the Spirit moves, He does not leave things as they were. He transforms atmospheres, heals relationships, and brings unity where there was division. The people were "emotionally charged and touched," many fell by the power of the Holy Spirit, and many deliverances took place. The tangible presence of God was manifested through crying, spiritual gifts, excitement, and expectation. This was not a dry, intellectual exercise; it was a living encounter with the living God.
The church was already a praying church, but they "hunger more for God's anointing, for their breakthrough." This hunger is itself a sign of the Spirit's work. When the Spirit moves, He creates a deeper thirst for more of Him. The people were not satisfied with what they had experienced; they wanted more. This is the Spirit's ongoing invitation: "Come, drink, and be filled."
6. The Touching Parting: The Spirit's Love in Action
The most poignant moment came on the last day. The lady pastor, her mother, her son, and her co-workers were sending the team off at the lift. The lady pastor hugged the writer's wife and broke down, crying loudly. Her co-workers teared up as well. The writer's wife consoled her, promising that they would come back.
This moment captures the deep spiritual bond that the Spirit creates between servants and those they minister to. The tears were not just sorrow at parting; they were the overflow of a heart that had encountered the love and power of God and did not want to let go. The lady pastor had witnessed her members set free, her co-workers healed, and her own heart touched. The Spirit had done a deep work in her church, and she was overwhelmed with gratitude. The promise to return was not just a comforting word; it was a declaration of faith that the Spirit's work was not finished.
7. Does It End Well?
The question posed in the excerpt—"Does it end well?"—is answered with a resounding yes. The journey to Wuhan did not end in disappointment, burnout, or failure. It ended with transformation, healing, deliverance, and deep emotional connection. But more importantly, it ended with the knowledge that the work was the Spirit's work from beginning to end. The "few and weak" servants had seen God show up and off in every meeting. They had witnessed the Spirit's power to heal, deliver, and restore. They had experienced the Spirit's love through the tears of a grateful pastor.
However, the ending is also a beginning. The promise to return—"we would come back"—hints that the Spirit's work in Wuhan was ongoing. The journey did not truly end; it continued in the hearts of those who were touched and in the anticipation of future visits. Zechariah 4:6 promises success through the Spirit, and that success is not a one-time event but an unfolding story. The "few and weak" were instruments in the Spirit's hands, and the Spirit's faithfulness ensured that the story ended well—and continues to be written.
Conclusion:
Zechariah 4:6 is a promise that sustains God's servants to the very end of their assignments. Excerpt 6 demonstrates that the Spirit's work in Wuhan was marked by deep healing, deliverance, transformation, and emotional connection. The healing sessions brought freedom from generational curses and evil spirits. The personal ministry brought relief to heart-broken leaders. The church experienced a turnaround in its spiritual atmosphere and relationships. And the tearful parting at the lift was a testament to the deep love and bonds created by the Spirit. Does it end well? Yes—because the Spirit is faithful. He started the work, He sustained it, and He brought it to a place of breakthrough. The "few and weak" servants saw God's Spirit accomplish what no human might or power could achieve. To Him alone be all the glory. All glory to Yeshua.
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