The day the earth stood still

It was a rather awesome sight, a day when people of all color and creed from the four corners of the earth bore witness to the manifestation of Almighty God’s power and glory. The sun stood still and the moon stopped. Enemies of warring factions ceased fighting to look up and gaze at the wonderful sight when even the stars shone extra bright that they could be seen during the day. The sick suddenly became well, the maim started walking and the blind could now see. Angels from heaven started singing God’s praise. The date was July 28, 2009.

In a curious coincidence, a group of Christians started flocking to designated central locations. From the east, the Philippines where the mission began, to the west in the U.S. and Europe and in all six continents members started their trek. Heeding the call of their leaders, and with joy in their hearts and smile in their faces, young and old trooped to where they were to meet and congregate with their brothers and sisters who come from different places and backgrounds. They had one united purpose for this journey. They were to praise the One and Only True God, the Father in Heaven. And to His Son the glory due Him, God’s only begotten, sitting at His right hand.

Traffic jams were reported for miles along Don Mariano Marcos and Commonwealth Avenues as the faithful converge on the Iglesia ni Cristo Central Temple. Similar jams were also reported on major thoroughfare where Iglesia ni Cristo chapels are located. Businesses shut down and governments was overwhelmed. In the U.S., coliseums used for sporting event were turned overnight into large places of worship. In California, Candlestick Park experienced the best weather it had in a long while. No one expected to be a witness to such an event but they all did. As it turned out, this was Iglesia ni Cristo Day! A day when the world witnessed the mighty hand of God gather his chosen ones.

A child was overheard asking his father, “Dad, who are these people dressed in white?”. The father answered, “These are the faithful children of God.” The child smiled and asked, “Can we join them?”. “Yes” said the father, “we will join them.”