A Vision of Jesus in Golden Light
Mahesh Chavda's journey from a Hindu upbringing in Kenya to becoming a Christian leader is a testament to the transformative power of Jesus. Born in 1946, Chavda grew up in a devout Hindu family, yet he felt a deep spiritual yearning. This longing led him to a life-changing vision of Jesus as a teenager, where he was surrounded by a golden light filled with love. Chavda recounted, 'I remember the most awesome harmonies and music...golden light surrounded me and it was living light...it was full of love.' In this profound moment, he was baptized in the Holy Spirit, a turning point that set him on a new path.
Ministry to the Mentally Handicapped
After his conversion, Mahesh Chavda was called to ministry, reshaping his life's plans. He began his ministry at the Lubbock State School for Mentally Handicapped Children in Texas, witnessing firsthand the power of prayer and fasting. Through his faith, he saw students healed from self-harm, blindness, and deafness. This was just the beginning of a global ministry that brought healing and hope to countless individuals.
Resurrection and Healing in Africa
In Zambia, during a gathering of 40,000 people, Chavda boldly declared that someone's son had died that morning. Mulamba Manikai stepped forward, confirming his son's death. After prayer, the boy was resurrected, demonstrating Jesus' power over death. Similar miracles occurred in Kinshasa, where cancerous tumors vanished through prayer.
A Global Movement of Prayer
Chavda's ministry reached beyond physical healing. He partnered with Derek Prince to co-pastor a church in South Florida, later establishing All Nations Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. His vision, shared with his wife Bonnie, was to proclaim Christ's kingdom with power, equipping believers for ministry and revival. Through Chavda Ministries International, they witnessed hundreds of thousands come to salvation and thousands healed from diseases like AIDS and cancer.
Mahesh Chavda attributes all these miracles to Jesus, emphasizing love and compassion as the foundation for every healing. His global prayer movement, 'The Watch of the Lord,' and teachings on prayer and fasting continue to inspire believers worldwide. Through these acts, Jesus' presence and power are unmistakably displayed.