Michael,

It seems that the recent Lakeland controversy has divided the charismatic movement into those who blindly follow "signs and wonders" without discerning the nature or spirit of the annointing, and a faithful remnant of Bereans who stand watching in horror as people supposedly slain in the spirit, manifest what seems to be demonic convulsions.

Thankfully Todd Bentley has taken some time out and God T.V. has suspended their coverage of Lakeland. It is only a matter of time before they will be back again.

The contagiousness of Mr Bentleys "impartation" has taken many by suprise and I wonder why so many are compelled to become involved in it.

Unfortunately the answer seems to be that our churches are seriously lacking in Holy Spirit power. Pastors are failing in their duty to nourish and guide the flock and doctrines of demons have taken the place of the Word of God.

The annointing we received was more than sufficient to empower us to do the work we are called to, yet because churches have abandoned the cross in favour of prosperity doctrine, we now feel the need to regain Gods power by turning to short cuts and quick fixes.

The gnostic "manifest sons of God" doctrine of Todd Bentley could very likely imprison and persecute those who remain true to God. Could it be the fulfillment of Jesus words "brother will betray brother to death"?

I believe that we belong to a movement that IS too big to be derailed. The true church of God. If we seek to know nothing but "Christ, and Him crucified" then I believe that we will be part of the church that no demonic powers shall prevail against.

God bless you Michael.

Pete