
A friend told me about the church he was attending where people received the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues.
With my Coptic orthodox upbringing, I was very sceptical and argued for nearly 10 years that such things seemed to be too extreme.
Although I believed in God, I was never a regular church goer. It just never seemed all that important or relevant in my life.
In 1996, my doctor told me that I must have urgent and immediate surgery for a malignant prostate. My life was in real danger. My friend again invited me to his church. People are healed as they are prayed for — what have I got to lose.
Still sceptical, I went to a meeting and although feeling apprehensive, I went forward for prayer. As we prayed I felt instantly well.
I insisted that my doctor arrange further blood tests. He thought that I was being very foolish. The blood tests revealed no cancer. I had been miraculously healed.
As a result, I was baptised by full immersion, the Bible way; and received the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues.
Everything my friend had told me was true and now I enjoy a new life as a result of God working a miracle and proving himself to me.