TESTEMUNHO ACOUGUEIRO
A Butcher's Journey of Faith and Healing
Early Experiences as a Butcher
- The speaker shares their background, having worked as a butcher for many years, detailing tasks such as cutting meat and managing the shop.
- They mention working in a large butcher shop in Curitiba, Paraná, alongside seven other butchers.
Spiritual Awakening
- The speaker describes being baptized with the Holy Spirit at a young age and feeling called by God to use their gifts within the butcher shop.
- On busy Saturdays, they experienced divine revelations while serving customers, identifying illnesses and calling people to prayer.
Miraculous Healings
- The speaker recounts instances where they prayed for customers suffering from ailments like tumors, leading to miraculous healings confirmed by follow-up visits.
- They emphasize that these experiences were not just personal but also involved direct communication from God regarding people's health issues.
Divine Messages to Customers
- The speaker describes receiving messages from God about specific customers' spiritual states and health conditions during transactions.
- They highlight the importance of urging individuals to return to faith in Jesus for healing and salvation.
Confronting Dark Forces
- An encounter with a woman believed to be practicing witchcraft is recounted; the speaker warns her that her plans will fail due to God's intervention.
- The narrative culminates in an assertive declaration against evil practices, reinforcing faith's power over darkness.
Spiritual Encounter and Conflict
The Invocation of Spirits
- A woman expresses skepticism about the speaker's spiritual authority, questioning which spirits they invoke. The speaker responds by naming the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This prompts a call for acknowledgment from those who believe in these spirits to raise their hands and give glory.
Confrontation with Skepticism
- Following the invocation, the woman becomes agitated and demands to speak with the manager after feeling challenged by the speaker's words. Her reaction indicates a strong emotional response to the spiritual claims made during the encounter.
Manager's Ethical Dilemma
- The manager, described as polite yet firm, confronts the woman about her accusations against the speaker. He questions whether her claims are true or false, highlighting a conflict between personal beliefs and professional conduct within a religious context.
Consequences of Spiritual Claims
- The manager warns that if such behavior continues (calling someone derogatory names), it could lead to termination from work. However, he also acknowledges that God is working through the speaker, suggesting an internal struggle between faith and workplace ethics.
Lunch Break Ministry
- During lunch breaks at work, people seek out prayers and prophecies from the speaker due to their growing reputation for spiritual insight. This illustrates how personal faith can influence professional life and community interactions outside traditional church settings.
Repeated Encounters with Skeptics
Reluctance to Engage
- Upon returning to work after lunch, another confrontation arises when a non-believing coworker points out that the same skeptical woman has returned to confront him again. The speaker feels apprehensive but ultimately decides he must face her again despite his fears of potential backlash or harm.
Direct Confrontation
- When faced with this woman again, she reveals her affiliation with a spiritist center and admits she was hired for some form of spiritual work against him due to his previous comments about her practices not succeeding as intended. This highlights ongoing tensions between differing belief systems in spirituality.
Invitation to Church Service
- Despite initial reluctance regarding church attendance rules (which typically restrict non-members), he invites her to join him at his church service later that evening—a significant act reflecting openness despite prior conflicts over beliefs and practices in spirituality.
Breaking Tradition
- The narrative emphasizes how strict church protocols often prevent outsiders from participating in services; however, driven by compassion or conviction, he disregards these norms in favor of inclusivity—demonstrating a shift towards more welcoming attitudes within religious communities amidst traditional barriers.
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Public Worship and Deliverance
The Importance of Public Worship
- The speaker emphasizes that every rule has exceptions, indicating a special occasion for public worship due to a soul brought to the church.
- A public worship service is organized, highlighting community involvement as the pastor opens the church doors for this event.
- During the service, an individual is called forward for prayer, showcasing the personal connection and attention given to attendees.
Miraculous Events and Transformations
- A dramatic moment occurs when a woman experiences deliverance; she falls to the ground as demons are expelled from her, illustrating the power of faith in action.
- Following her deliverance, the woman dedicates her life to Jesus and becomes a leader in prayer circles, demonstrating transformation through faith.