July 2014 - a defining moment
The events that took place are listed below but in two parts I believe this is what the Father is showing through this the formal church must move onto the streets and out of our buildings.
The Lord has assured that as we venture onto the streets in
our neighbourhoods with the message of Christ:
- He is right next to us - beside us ALL the time,
- God is not restricted to areas and venues we feel safe with. God can show up anywhere and at any time - look to see HIM and look at the people we meet in a new way,
- He will stand in solidarity with us and equip us for every task,
- He will stand in power with us if we dare to believe,
- Where we've been punching the air trying to breakthrough the glass ceilings will give way.
What are the
promises?
The culmination of the sequence of events listed below was
being led to Zachariah 3. Apart from the Father answering some
questions about the events - the notation in my bible made me take note of what
I'd written 3 years ago and dated 7/7.
I believe as we enter the new day and we transition into the new season the following will unfold:
- New tasks: will be revealed possibly with a change in direction and a paradigm shift in thinking about "ministry" and doing "formal church",
- New personal understanding, gifting, knowledge and skill set to meet the tasks,
- New covering and clothing which I believe is the resourcing for the new task,
- New authority to ensure His will is done here on earth as it is in heaven,
- New boldness and courage - not to be afraid .... but indeed be happy! (Acts 18:9-10) says; "Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, "Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city."
Providential events
Thursday 26 June: In bed and trying to get to sleep suddenly
felt my spirit sit bolt up-right and overcome by Holy Spirit in worship and
tongues. Opened my eyes as sensed someone had come into my room - obviously
no-one physical - but defo a heavenly presence.
Sunday 29 June: stranger (very drunk male) approached me as
I was getting into my car early evening and started yelling at me - saying
"tell your God to strike me down right here and now" long story short
- it was very menacing & scary and could see the presence of evil - however,
praise the Lord - a boldness came over me and the man was sent away with the
name of JESUS ringing in his ears and life prophesied over him.
Thursday 3 July (pm): now this really freaked me out! Within yards of the bus stop outside my
office a well-dressed, very good looking man - about 5'9, walks through the
group of people around the stop - looking at me and walking towards me with
intent - he has his arm outstretched with hand in a fist (the solidarity type
greeting/fist bump) - jabbed it towards me as if I should respond with my fist (like a
hi5). Not really being one to greet strange men on the street gave him a bit of
lip - he squared off in front of me (not aggressively or scary) - still with
the arm/fist out-stretched and instructed me to raise my arm and touch his hand
...... his eyes never left mine and he said, "you MUST do it". I did - he nodded and walked off - jay walked
(with purpose) through the traffic to cross the road and went out of sight. I
am TOTALLY convinced that this man was/is an angel. The interesting fact here is that when I worship and lift
both hands - one is open and the other is fisted.