In our leaders' meetig of 21st May, during worship time, as we were singing "......we are the people of the Lord.....", I saw a vision of a scene in mid-air. A bright light symbolizing the throne of God was in the centre, with a brilliant light of rainbow colours radiating outwards. Multitudes of people were marching towards the centre from north, south, east and west. They were dressed in white, yet reflecting the colourful lights - a glorious sight. I was encouraged to see that the people of the Lord were coming from ALL directions as mentioned in [Luke 13:29] "People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God."
The Holy Spirit moved my heart to prophesy that the Lord has not forgotten the people in the West. Despite of what is happening in the natural right now - a tiny and weak Church in the West, it will change in God's time. But we cannot rush God. When we are ready God will move. The last thing we want to do is to manufacture a move of God and open the Church to deception. I know for sure that we will see a sovereign move of God in Europe at the right time!
One of God's tests for us is perseverance and endurance, not giving up too easily. To build up my endurance physically, I have started running again after a break of over 2 years. I am feeling better and my stamina is improving. I am actually contemplating running the London Marathon in April 2009, after I have turned 60. All things are possible with God. I may come to you for sponsorship in due time. :o)
God is touching the nations. We are seeing great things happening in many nations. One day, every nation in the world will have people of the Lord in big numbers. Yes in big numbers in Europe too. "Let the name of the LORD be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised. The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens."[Ps 113:1-9]
As I was reading the story of Isaac, who would move from place to place, digging a well in each place, I thought of church planting. Where Issac's well was accepted by the local people, he knew that the Lord would bless it. " Isaac's servants dug in the valley and discovered a well of fresh water there. But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac's herdsmen.......He moved on from there and dug another well, and no one quarreled over it. He named it Rehoboth, saying, "Now the LORD has given us room and we will flourish in the land."..........the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bless you and will increase the number of your descendants........"[Gen 26:19-25]. As we continue to dig more spiritual wells in the UK & Europe, may the Lord give us room and allow us to flourish in the land!
I shared with the Hope UK people the 4 Ds in serving God. One of the Ds is "Dispense our all" - i.e. serve God with all our talents. Let us look forward to hearing God say "'Well done, my good servant!'......'Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.'.........everyone who has, more will be given,......."[Luke 19:16-27]
Friends, "if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD.....holds victory in store for the upright, He is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for He guards the course of the just and protects the way of His faithful ones."[Prov 2:1-8]
The Holy Spirit moved my heart to prophesy that the Lord has not forgotten the people in the West. Despite of what is happening in the natural right now - a tiny and weak Church in the West, it will change in God's time. But we cannot rush God. When we are ready God will move. The last thing we want to do is to manufacture a move of God and open the Church to deception. I know for sure that we will see a sovereign move of God in Europe at the right time!
One of God's tests for us is perseverance and endurance, not giving up too easily. To build up my endurance physically, I have started running again after a break of over 2 years. I am feeling better and my stamina is improving. I am actually contemplating running the London Marathon in April 2009, after I have turned 60. All things are possible with God. I may come to you for sponsorship in due time. :o)
God is touching the nations. We are seeing great things happening in many nations. One day, every nation in the world will have people of the Lord in big numbers. Yes in big numbers in Europe too. "Let the name of the LORD be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised. The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens."[Ps 113:1-9]
As I was reading the story of Isaac, who would move from place to place, digging a well in each place, I thought of church planting. Where Issac's well was accepted by the local people, he knew that the Lord would bless it. " Isaac's servants dug in the valley and discovered a well of fresh water there. But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac's herdsmen.......He moved on from there and dug another well, and no one quarreled over it. He named it Rehoboth, saying, "Now the LORD has given us room and we will flourish in the land."..........the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bless you and will increase the number of your descendants........"[Gen 26:19-25]. As we continue to dig more spiritual wells in the UK & Europe, may the Lord give us room and allow us to flourish in the land!
I shared with the Hope UK people the 4 Ds in serving God. One of the Ds is "Dispense our all" - i.e. serve God with all our talents. Let us look forward to hearing God say "'Well done, my good servant!'......'Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.'.........everyone who has, more will be given,......."[Luke 19:16-27]
Friends, "if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD.....holds victory in store for the upright, He is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for He guards the course of the just and protects the way of His faithful ones."[Prov 2:1-8]
