A.A. Allen was one of the most influential “healing evangelists” of the mid-twentieth century. Despite being harshly criticized by many religious leaders, denounced by the media, and slandered by many others for his sensational ways, God mightily used Allen to heal thousands and even cast others
ministries. Although the last years, especially, of Asa A. Allen’s life were perhaps not so exemplary as those of the beginning of his ministry, or as those of other men used mightily by God (e.g. Smith Wigglesworth, John G. Lake, etc…), despite his “downs” (which many biblical characters also experienced, such as
Samson, David, Solomon, Elijah, etc.), his story wants to remind us not only that our gaze must ALWAYS be turned and ONLY turned towards Jesus, the Perfect Example of faith, and towards no other human being, but also that with God there is no favoritism and that He will answer whoever seeks Him.
Asa Alonzo Allen was born on March 27, 1911 into a family ravaged by alcohol. His parents were inveterate drunkards, and they amused themselves by giving their children liquor and watching the drunken antics their children did until they passed out. The result was that all the children grew up in alcoholism. Allen had two brothers who both died drunkards. Allen ran away from home at 14 to lead a wandering life, free from the horrible family life he had lived until then, but he continued to drink and smoke, until he died. almost.
Later, when he returned to his mother’s house on a country farm, the Allens opened a ballroom which was stocked with beer made in the back of the house. In the street there was a man named brother
Hunter, who was opening a Pentecostal church that prayed against the Allens’ ballroom. Eventually,
Allen, who led a miserable drunken life, saw the church way of life and he accepted Christ as his
Personal Saviour. Finally, at an outdoor Pentecostal gathering in Oklahoma that Allen attended, he received the baptism in the Holy Spirit along with speaking in tongues.
During the Great Depression, while in Colorado with his wife Lexie, Allen launched
his ministry “A. A. Allen ministries” with meager capital and through prayer. Often they received
special offerings for the pastor ranging from 35 cents to 5 cents. They cut the wood and sold it in order to provide money to continue living, while the offerings paid for the fuel needed to travel from one meeting to another. It was during these gatherings that Allen learned the power of prayer. Through prayer, he would get 30 to 60 people saved at the meetings, which many times were only that many!
In the late thirties, Allen accepted a post as pastor at the Tower Assembly of God in Holly, New York.
Colorado. This happened at the time when Allen’s mind was moved to seek the secret of God’s power. Fasting was so new to Allen that he had great difficulty enduring it. But one day, when he prematurely broke a fast, the Holy Spirit convinced him from the first
mouthful and went back to his little prayer room and told his wife to lock him up. Allen reports
his experience in these terms:
“I began to realize that the light that was filling my prayer room was the
glory of God! The presence of God was so real and powerful that I felt like I was going to die right there on
my knees… Then, like a whirlwind, I listened to His voice. It was God! He was talking to me! It was
the glorious answer which I had so carefully sought and expected since my conversion to
the age of 23… That voice sounded faster than any human voice, faster than what I
could follow mentally, God was talking to me… God was giving me the list of things that happened
stood between me and the power of God. After each new indictment added to the list in my mind, there followed a brief explanation, or a short sermon, which explained the indictment and its importance…As God spoke to me, I took notes…When the last indictment was written on the list, God spoke again
times and said, “Here is the answer. When you have placed on the altar of consecration and obedience the last
written on your list, you will not only heal the sick, but in My name you will cast out demons,
see many mighty miracles as you preach the Word in My name, for behold, I give you power over all might
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Le prix à payer pour un ministère de puissance
Plongez-vous dans la sagesse biblique et laissez-vous guider vers un ministère de puissance sans précédent. Dans ce livre captivant, vous découvrirez les secrets et les vérités profondes qui vous propulseront vers de nouveaux sommets spirituels.
Certains pensent que la prière et la louange à Dieu sont suffisantes pour atteindre un ministère de puissance. Mais ce qu’ils ne réalisent pas, c’est qu’un prix doit être payé. Et ce prix, c’est le sacrifice de votre propre vie. Vous devez vivre une vie de consécration totale envers le Seigneur, lui obéissant pleinement, et plongeant chaque jour plus profondément dans sa présence. C’est en atteignant la stature parfaite de Jésus-Christ que vous pourrez déclarer dans le naturel ce qu’Il a déjà décrété dans le surnaturel. Les résultats qui suivront vous étonneront.
Dans ce livre puissant, vous apprendrez comment :
- Cultiver une intimité profonde avec Dieu à travers la prière et la méditation biblique.
- Marcher dans l’obéissance totale, abandonnant vos propres voies pour suivre les voies du Seigneur.
- Développer une persévérance inébranlable pour surmonter les défis et les épreuves qui se dressent sur votre chemin.
- Élever votre foi à des niveaux surnaturels, en croyant fermement en la puissance de Dieu qui agit à travers vous.
- Marcher dans l’autorité divine et libérer des miracles, des guérisons et des délivrances dans votre ministère.
Ce livre vous guidera pas à pas sur la voie d’un ministère de puissance. Chaque chapitre est rempli d’enseignements profonds, de réflexions inspirantes et de témoignages de ceux qui ont déjà payé le prix pour un ministère de puissance. Vous serez encouragé, motivé et équipé pour franchir chaque étape de votre parcours spirituel.
Ne laissez pas la médiocrité définir votre ministère. Osez aller plus loin, osez payer le prix pour un ministère de puissance. Lorsque vous vous consacrez pleinement à Dieu et que vous lui obéissez, les portes du surnaturel s’ouvriront devant vous. Les vies seront transformées, les miracles se produiront et vous serez un instrument puissant entre les mains de Dieu.
Levez-vous aujourd’hui et faites le choix de vivre une vie de consécration radicale. Commandez votre exemplaire de “Le prix à payer pour un ministère de puissance” dès maintenant et préparez-vous à être surpris par les résultats extraordinaires que Dieu accomplira à travers vous !
Asa Alonso Allen