This will be the last post on the Lakeland Revival updates as of right now. It appears as if this has now come to a close.

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Andrew Strom sent our a e-mail and this part was of keen interest

ADMIRATION for BLOGGERS

Some say that Lakeland would have fallen apart by itself without
any need for all the emails or blogs, etc. As someone with an
inside view of events, I have to say that this is not true at all. The
people posting information via blogs, emails, Youtube videos, etc,
have been utterly essential to what has happened. When Charisma
started publishing about the Revival, I know for a fact that when
they found out certain information through the Internet it changed
their stance from “total support” to ‘questioning’. I’m sure that ABC
Nightline would say the same. And I know for a fact that ICA
apostle Robert Ricciardelli’s opposition to Lakeland would not have
become widely known at all if it weren’t for blogs or email Lists like
this one. All of these factors have been utterly crucial. I think some
blogs may get a little bit harsh or “personal” at times, but overall
I want to say- Kudos to the bloggers! You’ve made a real difference.
You have protected multitudes of sheep around the world from
being further deceived and destroyed.

When you think about it, isn’t it amazing that this is the first ‘revival’
in history that has played out almost entirely on the Internet and
the “new media”? -A sign of things to come, perhaps?

God really performed a miracle here. I find it interesting that the same Internet that all the Todd supporters claimed was the catalyst for revival is the same Internet that allowed those bloggers who were so concerned with the apparent gross misinterpretation of Scriptures to come out and speak forth without being suppressed.

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the spin is beginning on the historical rememberance of the Lakeland Revival. Note the ‘pragmatism’ disguised as ‘testmony’ in the first part of the letter.

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It is 8-9-08 and I see no change…. The 8-8-08 megaprophetic meetings were a huge sham…

Andrew Strom in his latest letter asks the hard questions:

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From Andrew Strom’s latest newsletter:

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In this post on my blog, I mentioned a man named Robert Ricciardelli who had made a couple of comments on two blogs about the healings that were supposed to have happened at Lakeland.

Now Ricciardelli has now responded to a post over at Andrew Strom’s forum and has revealed some interesting stuff above and beyond what was mentioned on the two blogs late last week.

From Ricciardelli’s first response

so far it looks like the Father is giving us a sense that we may not to be a part of the ICA if Peter and the leadership do not reconsider their impromptu decision to jump into the Lakeland stream, when many of us warned him not to. It was a mistake to coronate, when they needed to father and correct Bentley from the direction he is heading others into. It just put more fuel in his errant tank.

I am praying for Todd, because he really is an evangelist, and he is a gifted evangelist. But he cannot go on embellishing, speaking untruths, hyping, manipulating, shoving, kicking, slapping, leg dropping, and bamming his way on the pulpit without consequences. God will not be mocked, and Todd and others must answer to Him for everyone led astray.

The biggest thing about Lakeland is the lack of the fear of our Awesome God, lack of repentance and humility. Many have exchanged the truth for a lie and chosen experience over content. Angels, trances, and 3rd heaven focus has replaced the gospel as a focus… Lord do what only you can do to bring your divine alignment to all of us in Jesus name.. Amen

From Ricciardelli’s second response

…..To answer your question, yes there is at least a dozen ICA members that I know of that are extremely concerned at Peters endorsement and more to follow as the nonsense continues. The transferring of anointing, the focus on man bringing anything but the gospel is amazing and sad. I think once we have the Spirit of God in us, that man cannot give us any more of Him.

Keep in mind that many people have not even watched the Revival because of their own agenda’s, but if Peter Wagner, Bill Johnson, and some distinguished members of the Who’s Who in Charimania say it is all good, then people just go with it. Some have begun to see the You Tubes and other information and begun to change. Some go as far as to claim it as deception, others say it is a move of God that needs correction.

It is my opinion that it was man orchestrated and demonically influenced from the very beginning. The worship has been good and Roy Fields is an awesome worship leader, so many in the worship and even watching from afar can sense God in the worship of His people. The truth is God has been engaged in the worship and has touched and healed some. This is why it has been so confusing to some. I have heard the Roy Fields has stated a few times that when the worship ends, God’s presence leaves the platform, and then Todd Bentley operates void of His presence. That is why most all of what they have claimed cannot be verified, because it just is not happening.

We have heard a few people getting well, being touched and so on. There is a church here in North Carolina that brought 27 sick down there for a week. Some with cancer, leukemia, diabetes and such. None got healed and most were worst when they came back. The emperor is not wearing any clothes and the truth must be known. Many are claiming that Todd js the new thing that God is doing. Thre fact is he is still operating in the old thing, and operating with less integrity and character than the previous one man shows.

God is about nameless and faceless people who are operating without any agenda but the Lords. Preaching about the King and His Kingdom, and moving supernaturally after Him, and as they do, signs and wonders follow. The problem in Charismania is that they seek the sign, they seek the thrill, they seek the craft supply quality gold dust, feathers and gems. They may get the chills and frills, but leave with nothing more than goose bumps and really little spiritual change. When they seek the King, the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, you begin to see transformation take place at the heart level. This is God’s way and always has been…..

Ladies and Gentlemen, I believe that we are starting to see the truth here. I believe that the light is shining into darkness.

Thank you Robert Ricciardelli for sharing your heart. May God continue to richly bless you and may you be protected from all evil and harm in the name of Jesus for the bold step you have taken.