This past week at The Gate the worship was explosive and expressive. It did not build. The opening notes exploded and the atmosphere became electrified and it just continued to expand. Many were swept into the presence of the one true living God and the encounter was life changing. But Jesus had already been changing the lives of the people through amazing encounters and experiences in the marketplace, at home and in the streets as the Kingdom of God has come near.

Plans for the evening were dramatically changed by Holy Spirit and as we followed him the testimonies of God’s intervention in the lives of His people began to flow. One after another came to the microphone to testify of God’s Father Heart and His goodness to His sons and daughters. One testified about leading a young woman into relationship with Jesus that week. Another testified of being healed of infirmity that lasted 40 years. Another spoke of being healed of grief that lasted 20 years. Several spoke of going on a Treasure Hunt in the city the night before and of the many lives impacted by the Lord. One described being renewed during a supernatural encounter with her father and the Lord. Another exalted the Lord as healer. She had removed her leg brace and her leg was healed. Another had run over his foot with a roto-tiller but there was no damage, no broken bones and not even a scratch. Finances for another were restored. A prophetic word about finding “hidden treasures” in Jamaica was confirmed during a mission trip the word was spoken to prisoners who had been released to minister on the streets. They called themselves “hidden treasures” Someone testified that their cars that had a blown head gasket and was smoking but after inspection the mechanic found nothing wrong. A back was healed when the woman entered The Gate room that night. A baby healed of Downs Syndrome in the womb had a hole in her heart healed before surgery during the week. An entire Subway store full of people that became quiet to listen to one man express the love of God to a homeless lady.

Somewhere between 16 and 20 different stories of miracles, provision, healing, deliverance and his goodness and loving kindness were shared. The only interruptions were when we sensed open heaven creating an atmosphere of faith for the Lord to do more. The words to the song “I breathe you in, I breathe you out” become reality and in His presence there is fullness of joy and expectation. The short listings do not come close to giving you a feel for the presence of the Lord as the atmosphere changes and is filled with His glory. Here are some written testimonies that were spoken during the meeting.

Pain and Kidney Stones Go
Saturday Afternoon, as Washington Worships was underway, I met a dear sister which attends a (conservative mega church.) When I asked she was doing she responded, "Oh I'm just miserable from kidney stones. This has been going on now for days. I am on medication have tried to get some rest and relief from this thing all day long and nothing".
        I said, "Let's pray".   She agreed.   She is extremely proper. When I tried to lay hands on her but she grabbed my hands (which for me was very awkward) and began she to weep like crazy. I rebuked the spirit of pain and commanded the stones to pass in the name of JESUS. She then went on to marvel over and over that the pain left instantly and her life was back to normal.
24 Hours later I saw her again unexpectedly and she went on tell me that she had enjoyed being completely healed since we prayed. I responded, "He Reigns!"

Awakened by God-Depression Gone
I want to share with you that our time at the Gate tribe has been crazy amazing.  My sister who has been on medication for depression (for 2 years) was totally delivered.  I talked to her and told her about dreams and visions, and how 2 angels had stood by my side (during worship) and that God would deliver her from the depression.  She had a dream that night and she saw her whole life pass before her. She woke up and said to herself,  “I have been asleep for 20 years and now I HAVE BEEN AWAKENED BY GOD”. Her depression left and she is ministering to people in a small coffee shop. What else is so amazing about this is she was so shy she could barely talk to people and now she is boldly standing up in a coffee shop in public telling people of God’s love.

Encounter in Nebraska
The night (at The Gate when) Tracy said that God was drawing people and we were to call out their name, so they could come running to God, I called out my brother’s name.  Well that same night (just about the same time) Tracy spoke, my brother was sleeping.  He ran from his bedroom to tell my Mom that something had happened to him.  He was awake and saw (with his eyes open) a gold sparkling blanket come and cover him.  He was so startled by this because the presence of God was so strong that he could not move and he was emotionally undone.  This is so amazing because this happened in real time during the praise service, but my brother lives in Nebraska WOW! GOD.  I COULD GO ON AND ON ABOUT THE TESTIMONIES OF GOD’S goodness that we have experienced since coming to the Gate.  Thank You all for your obedience and exuberant joy that is displayed here.  ~ Jill

As we began to close The Gate we gathered in small groups of ten to pray for one another and the Lord continued to manifest His presence in supernatural ways. Many lingered in the presence of the Lord and there will be fresh testimonies of Jesus from that time of ministry and this week as we pray let your Kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Let us proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of Heaven and see the Kingdom of God on earth.

David and Tracy Ruleman
at The Gate DC