A young girl takes hold of the microphone during service at a Florida church, and she begins preaching, then praying.
Something amazing then happens: The Holy Spirit appears to take hold of her and the gift of tongues begins to flow out of her mouth as she prophesies before an enthralled audience of worshippers at The River at Tampa Bay Church in Tampa, Florida.
This is shown in a video posted in the church's Facebook page. The viral video has so far received 1.2 million views, 1,800 comments and 11,000 likes.
Titled "Be A Funnel," the video carries the message "Become like a little CHILD and just receive..." It shows the congregants, children and adults alike, exuberantly reacting with joy and being blessed with the Holy Spirit as the girl speaks.
In featuring the video on its website, Charisma News says "Acts 2:17 appeared to come to life" as the unidentified girl spoke.
Acts 2:17 New International Version (NIV) says, "In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams."
Facebook commenters were profuse with expressions of amazement and gratitude.
One writes, "The power of God is extreme into this video!! Incredible! Thanks God for your Bless, your power and you grace!! Thanks."
Another says, "This video was today's or my life's biggest blessing. Bless u little angel. May u share the word of the Lord like this all the days of ur life. If ur on fire for the Lord at this age I wonder when ur an adult u will get the devil in big, big trouble....more sons and daughters like them, Lord. More!"
Another writes, "I have never seen or heard anything more amazing! After the violence in my city this week, I needed something that filled my spirit with Hope from God! What an amazing young lady!"
Another says, "This is what it's all about JESUS!!!! We all need to stop and receive the rain!!!! And to go out and preach the word of God in Love."
As stated in its website, The River at Tampa Bay Church, founded by Pastors Rodney and Adonica Howard-Browne in December 1996, holds services with three main ingredients: "Dynamic praise and worship; anointed preaching and teaching; and powerful demonstrations of the Holy Spirit."
The church is multi-racial, representing a cross section of society from rich to poor from all nations. It serves as a home base for Revival Ministries International and all of its arms, and carries the motto: Church with a Difference.
