From Tin Mills to Total Surrender
Rees Howells was born on October 10, 1879, in Brynamman, Wales, starting his life in the tin mills and coal mines. Despite his Christian upbringing, it was not until he contracted typhoid fever in the United States in 1904 that a profound spiritual transformation occurred. This conversion led him to fully surrender to God during the Welsh Revival upon his return to Wales. In 1924, Howells founded the Bible College of Wales in Swansea, which became a hub for intercessory prayer.
Interceding Through World War II
During the dark days of World War II, Rees Howells was convinced of the power of prayer to influence global events. He declared, "The Lord has made known to us that He is going to destroy Hitler and the Nazi regime, that the world may know that it was God and God alone who has scattered the dictators." His commitment to prayer was unwavering, as he believed, "Faith is not believing God can; faith is knowing God will."
Divine Intervention at Dunkirk
One significant moment was the Dunkirk evacuation in May 1940. Howells and his students interceded fervently, and he later reflected, "If You hadn't intervened at Dunkirk, not one of us would be here today." Howells believed that divine intervention was evident throughout the war, stating, "It has been a divine intervention all along but people have not seen it."
A Legacy of Faith
Howells' confidence in the power of prayer was evident during the Battle of Britain, and he consistently declared victory over the Nazi forces through faith. His legacy continued as he prayed for the safety of the Holy Land and Israel's eventual establishment as a nation in 1948. Rees Howells passed away on February 13, 1950, leaving behind a legacy of faith and intercession that continues to inspire believers worldwide.
