EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT // David Yonggi Cho

Dr. Cho’s testimony is about his journey in faith and ministry. He shares how grateful he is for the love and support from his congregation. He talks about a vision he had of defeated demons, which for him symbolized spiritual victory and a sign that Christianity will grow in Ghana. Dr. Cho also opens up about the struggles he faced in his early years as a pastor. His church seemed stuck at 3,000 members, and he often felt tired and overwhelmed. One day, he had an experience where God showed him the importance of having a close relationship with the Holy Spirit. He realized that human effort alone wasn’t enough to grow his ministry. From that point on, he trusted the Holy Spirit to guide him and help his ministry succeed. He shares funny moments, like being so exhausted that he once showed up to church in pajamas. He also mentions the challenges of leading early morning prayer meetings. In the end, Dr. Cho emphasizes how crucial the Holy Spirit has been in his life and work, and how he continues to rely on God's guidance in everything he does.