“Tsunami Anointing”

Early months of 2004, I often dreamt of tidal waves, huge and high waves or gigantic waves as I called it and it puzzled me whether or not the meaning of my dreams was literal or spiritual.  Sometimes, it was in front of me which scared me inside or in a distance, but it never swallowed me and if it engulfed me, I still breathed.  I never shared those dreams to anyone except to my eldest sister, but I prayed that it will not prosper.

On June 30 to July 2, 2004, we had our International Convocation at Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay for the sessions and daily mass at Cathedral of the King, Sheridan.  Though it was our first International Convocation in the Philippines, the event was great and successful.  I was amazed of the African people because of their skin colors.  Loved to see and mingled with other races.

"God has some serious purposes for His church and the word of the Lord for us is,

"Seek the Lord while He wills to be found. Call upon Him while He draws near."

God is calling His church to pray, to prepare themselves for this tsunami that is getting ready to hit the earth."

In one of the homilies of Patriarch Austin Randolph Adler, I heard the above-stated words which caught my attention.  At first, it wasn’t clear to me but when I heard the “tsunami” word constantly, my dream flashed back.  It was then I realized that the right word for the waves I saw was tsunami. 

To be honest, I was afraid when I heard this, “God is calling His church to pray, to prepare themselves for this tsunami that is getting ready to hit the earth."  So does it mean my dream will take place soon?  That was my question at that time.  When will it going to take place?  But I heard no answer.  My heart was troubled, but I kept it to myself and I kept on praying that may my dream will not prosper. 

“Tsunami anointing” was the word given emphasis by the late Patriarch in one of his sessions.  He said, “God will pour out His tsunami anointing that will change the course of the hearts of the people, that will worship Him in spirit and in truth.”  The Heart of Worship was the anthem of that event as well as He Reigns.

After the convocation, I kept on watching what kind of tsunami will take place.  I mean, was it literal or spiritual?  I can’t help it because the word of God is a double-edged sword, so which one will take place since God wants His people to pray about it? 

On August 30, 2004, the Ladies Prayer Group Ministry also known as J33 of the Cathedral Church of St. Michael in Kalibo, Aklan was founded.  Since prayer is the powerhouse of the church, the ladies had their once a month prayer and fasting every second Saturday, once a month Ladies Fellowship and there were intercessors assigned for the Sunday Worship Services.  I believe, it was the response of the ladies to the call of God to pray.

Months later, what I’m afraid of has happened on December 26, 2004.  Imagine, everybody has a joyful celebration of Christmas day and then after that, an Indian Ocean tsunami struck the people and the coasts of several countries of South and Southeast Asia.  I was awed and shocked.  It broke my heart and I can’t explain how I felt at that time.  Did I doubt that my prayer did not work?  Sort of but I also understood that the plan of God shall come to pass.  It was then I realized that the meaning of my dreams was also literal.

Why it took me so long to write this?  Why only now?  I don’t know either but in the beginning, I don’t have plans to share it but because it haunted me sometimes that caused my insomnia, I am obliged to do it.  Maybe, one of the reasons also is that, I never see yet the fullness of the “tsunami anointing” that is taking place.  For the past years and strongly this year, I’ve read articles and saw videos of the revival taking place all over the world.  Glimpses of tsunami anointing is visible now and the heart of worship is gradual.  

I continually pray that each and every one us will coming back to the Heart of Worship, that we may be able to receive the fullness of God’s tsunami anointing that will change the course of our hearts to worship God in spirit and in truth.  Amen.