At the age of 9, with only a few days to live due to terminal brain cancer, Billy Burke was discharged from the hospital against doctor’s wishes. This decision was greatly influenced by his grandmother who was a faithful listener of the Kathryn Kuhlman Ministry, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. Billy’s grandmother believed that if she could get him into one of Ms. Kuhlman’s services, he would be healed. After his hospital discharge, Billy’s grandmother would constantly say to him, “When she touches you, you will be healed.”
Thus preparing him for the miracle that was about to take place. Shortly after, Billy found himself in Ms. Kuhlman’s meeting at the First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, seated in the balcony among a couple thousand people. In a moment, Ms. Kuhlman called for him. With assistance from the ushers, young Billy was brought down to stand in front of her. As her hand reached for him, he remembered the words of his grandmother, “When she touches you…” Ms. Kuhlman touched him, and the cancer was gone!
Kathryn Kuhlman
1907 – 1976
The ministry of Kathryn Kuhlman began in 1933 and covered a time span of approximately 43 years. She was a very unique instrument that the Holy Spirit was able to use in a very unique way.
Her meetings were filled with the tangible presence of God, and healing and miracles became a regular part of her services. She was a woman of great humility and was very careful to give all the glory to Jesus. She strongly resisted being called a “Faith-Healer”, and actually would only receive being called a “Handmaiden” of the Holy Spirit.
Kathryn often said that she was not God’s first choice for her assignment.
She knew that a man was initially chosen for that role, but because he said no to the Holy Spirit, it then came to her and she said “Yes”. After many different phases of her ministry, Ms. Kuhlman made a permanent move to Pittsburgh, PA where she began to launch into a worldwide ministry. She would often say that her ministry was not to be connected to any one building. She knew that some were called to buildings but not her.
“Thank you, Kathryn, for your simplicity, your teachings on the Holy Spirit, your emphasis on the surrendered life and most of all, for paying the price to be who you were, and to do what you did.”
– Pastor Billy Burke
Pastor Billy’s Favorite Phrases Spoken by Kathryn Kuhlman
1. “I know the day, and the very spot where I died.”
2. “I ask the Holy Spirit to help me never do anything that would grieve Him.”
3. “I have nothing to give you. If you can take the nothing and use it, then here’s my nothing.”
4. “I would rather die a thousand deaths than to walk on any stage without the Holy Spirit.”
5. “I don’t want to be here one second after the restraining force of the Holy Spirit has lifted (the rapture).”
AS BILLY DESCRIBED:
“It felt like every cell in my body was charged as though I had been electrocuted with 100,000 volts!
I was pinned to the floor and could not move. It was wonderful! ”
Billy’s Prodical Years…
Still very aware of the voice of the Holy Spirit, and still very conscious of what God had done through the ministry of Kathryn Kuhlman, Billy continued to drift further and further away. Billy’s grandmother and his mother continued to pray relentlessly that the Healing Jesus of his youth would again intervene, have mercy and get Billy back on track.
Billy says to this day that even in his darkest hours away from the Lord he could feel the prayers of his grandmother who would not let go of his destiny.
Billy’s Brother Tragically Killed…
Suddenly, at the age of 19, Billy’s younger brother was killed by a drunk driver. This devastated Billy and he began to search for the reason of why he was spared of a horrible disease. He was miraculously healed and yet his younger brother was taken. He had no peace and could find no answers.
Billy believes it was at this time that there was a fresh awakening inside of him regarding eternity, and he realized that sometimes when someone very close to you is suddenly gone, it creates a new reality concerning your belief system of who God is, and most of all, who God is to you.
Billy’s heart had become tender again and was opened to the Holy Spirit’s direction.
The prodigal was coming home.
Billy Answers the Call…
After Ms. Kuhlman went to be with the Lord, Billy was aware of a pastor in California that worked very closely with her. His name was Pastor Ralph Wilkerson who pastored the Melodyland Christian Center in Anaheim, CA.
Because of Pastor Wilkerson’s close association to Ms. Kuhlman, Billy felt that was the place he needed to be to learn more about the working of the Holy Spirit that was such a major emphasis of her ministry.
It was at Melodyland that Billy began the ministry the Holy Spirit had been preparing him for. Billy is so grateful today for the ministry of Pastor Ralph and Allene Wilkerson, who answered the call and paid the price to continue to emphasize that miracles are for today, and that with God all things are possible!
Today…Miracles are Still Happening!
Billy’s compassion and powerful demonstration of God’s power transcends denominational lines, touching people’s lives one at a time!God has given him a gift to impart faith that brings about the miraculous, manifesting physical healings, breaking yokes, and setting captives free!
From creative physical miracles to deep emotional inner healings, whether through healing crusades, television, radio or the internet, testimonies continue to confirm that the same Healing Jesus who healed Billy Burke, is still available to heal people today.
THANK YOU TO MY GRANDMOTHER & MOTHER
My grandmother and mother introduced me to Kathryn Kuhlman at the age of 9. With just days to live due to terminal illness, my grandmother planted a seed of faith and told me, “Kathryn will touch you and you will be healed!”
At death’s door I never knew of Kathryn, never had asked to meet her, didn’t know she was one of God’s chosen vessels. However, God had a plan and through my grandmother the connection and the seed was put into place.
Thanks Mam, for your dedication, love and obedience to the Holy Spirit.
Love, Billy
Billy’s Grandmother, “Mam” and Mother, Thelma.
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