update: NM, OK, KS, NY!
Yep, it's been a busy few weeks. But that isn't a complaint. What a blast it is to represent Jesus. Would have loved to have posted each of these individually, but, here are some pic's and a bit about the recent travel. Sorry if some pic's are a bit blurry and again if it is all crammed into one big entry--it has been so busy lately!
NEW MEXICO
I really like the fact that I've seen my good buddy Justin 3 times in both of our initial years of full time ministry. I'm so proud of him. It was really great being back there in Hobbs, New Mexico, as the kids from that church came over to Africa with me this past year. There is a lot of momentum going for that body of believers and their calling and passion for the nations. I was able to minister on several occasions and see the Holy Spirit move in freedom from control. It was actually my first time to be back in the mainstream Church, and it was a little different to adjust back into...I am quite used to Africa church under a shade tree or in a house somewhere...but I also appreciate all that Abba is doing in the mainstream, and, am encouraged (as I'll likely reiterate with the other places I'll mention in a bit) that Father is really cooking up something special in regards to uncanny unity with different movements and ministries uniting for one beautiful name - Jesus - Who is Someone we can hopefully all agree upon.
TULSA AREA (OWASSO) OKLAHOMA
This particular evening carried what was perhaps the most delightful anointing I've yet observe the Lord rest upon our ministry. The gathering wasn't particularly large, nor was it particularly small (and why is it that size should even be mentioned in regards to any meeting? What if we just talk about JESUS being in the room?). It was a good cozy group full of people who really cheer on this ministry with their love and prayers and contend together with WTN for all that dear Father God is doing in Africa. What I really liked is that, in confirmation of several prophetic words unleashed recently in and throughout the Body, there is a time coming where "the streams will flow as one river." This night was along those lines--several different churches, denominations, fellowships, ministries and other groups were represented. The other really honoring thing for me was that people drove from literally all over NE Oklahoma to come. Things like that remind me to commit to that time on my knees more and more and beg God to keep me faithful with all He has given us! What it really boils down to is this reality: we are about family and relationship. I really, really desire to see us operate as an organism and not just an organization.
But really, here is the best part: Jesus. HE was present in our worship (and big thanks to "the Burn" for bringing the heat!) and I know that much was done to advance the Kingdom during worship. I'm learning a lot about how we do not just fight with swords in the Spirit, but with arrows as well. If Satan shoots darts of fire at us as we notoriously quote in Ephesians 6, and all Satan has is a counterfeit, then we also can shoot darts of fire---and we have the superior, original version! Nights like this one for me are really about raising up the Mark 12:1 Watchtower of the Lord, which I believe to be the intercessory / prophetic gatherings which launch the foot soldiers of the Lord. In our worship, prayers, and declarations, we actually ADVANCE the Kingdom. It's not that we might advance it, we already did.
KANSAS
Now, this was probably one of the more random days I've had in awhile. But I just have to share how I believe guys like me should operate, and, what Jesus is doing to shift us into HIS ways alone. Here is my bottom line: I will not degrade or condescend this ministry into a money focused machine. A lot of ministries, as we all know, focus most the attention upon fund raising, which I understand actually. Believe me, I know the necessity of receiving support. I just don't like our idolization of it or the lack of actual trust in God. OK, now that that is off my chest, I share it to say that this little Kansas trip had much in store--with no solicitation or marketing or anything like that.
For starters, WTN literally got support from this group out of nowhere. They simply heard about us and starting sending in checks. No marketing needed! So, we went up to connect with their 24/7 prayer movement and different intercessors, and to connect in person to person relationship. So, 10 minutes after walking in the door, I was called up on stage! What was wild was this was the same weekend as the WTN weekend. I wasn't sure that we were supposed to go (Jeff and Dusty of the WTN team were with me, along with Dalton a buddy of mine) but Jeff really felt lead, so, I followed his advice and am glad I did. We were so tired, we had worshiped until 3 am the night before at our fellowship group in Oklahoma. So anyway, here we were, ministering on stage and in the altars. And, basically, the same thing happened that night. Then, they flowed into a good 20 minutes of intercession for Africa, and laid hands upon me and the WTN team members with me, and really really prayed. We had connected with their intercessory team and they sure did launch some arrows deeper into enemy territory! Prophetic words were unleashed and were advancing the way before us. Yeah yeah yeah! It was a lot of fun.
NEW YORK
Last, but not least, New York. What yet another honor that only the grace of the Lord could afford me. This body was so supportive of WTN. They had detailed prayer requests of ours posted on their prayer wall and photo's of our ministry on the missions wall. I was able to minister to the youth group, college group, adults, and my favorite--kids! They asked the simplest, honest questions like "what do you eat? and "were you afraid?" I love their purity. Anyway, yep, this body is also on board with WTN. And, there is a purpose I believe...
I was reading some news about Africa the other day, with indeed wars and more rumors of wars...it was odd to actually not be there when reading about it...for half a second, I realized my inability to change the world (meaning it is His power in our weakness) and the surprisingly overwhelming task yet ahead of us. I then found myself so deeply encouraged by this season back in the States that dear Daddy God gave me. I've been ministered to so much by everyones support...their love...their prayers...and, to just have a social life again with some friends! I've found my heart really full lately.
Thanks to stuff like that, the overwhelming nature of the task ahead---the advancement of the Kingdom into the final frontiers of the earth---doesn't seem so overwhelming anymore. Thank you to everyone reading this, for standing with us. Thanks to you, the impossible becomes possible. I got a feeling that dear Daddy God delights in brothers dwelling together in harmony! Imagine if ministries united like this by the thousands...imagine what we would conquer! Let's go!
lots of love!
NEW MEXICO
I really like the fact that I've seen my good buddy Justin 3 times in both of our initial years of full time ministry. I'm so proud of him. It was really great being back there in Hobbs, New Mexico, as the kids from that church came over to Africa with me this past year. There is a lot of momentum going for that body of believers and their calling and passion for the nations. I was able to minister on several occasions and see the Holy Spirit move in freedom from control. It was actually my first time to be back in the mainstream Church, and it was a little different to adjust back into...I am quite used to Africa church under a shade tree or in a house somewhere...but I also appreciate all that Abba is doing in the mainstream, and, am encouraged (as I'll likely reiterate with the other places I'll mention in a bit) that Father is really cooking up something special in regards to uncanny unity with different movements and ministries uniting for one beautiful name - Jesus - Who is Someone we can hopefully all agree upon.
TULSA AREA (OWASSO) OKLAHOMA
This particular evening carried what was perhaps the most delightful anointing I've yet observe the Lord rest upon our ministry. The gathering wasn't particularly large, nor was it particularly small (and why is it that size should even be mentioned in regards to any meeting? What if we just talk about JESUS being in the room?). It was a good cozy group full of people who really cheer on this ministry with their love and prayers and contend together with WTN for all that dear Father God is doing in Africa. What I really liked is that, in confirmation of several prophetic words unleashed recently in and throughout the Body, there is a time coming where "the streams will flow as one river." This night was along those lines--several different churches, denominations, fellowships, ministries and other groups were represented. The other really honoring thing for me was that people drove from literally all over NE Oklahoma to come. Things like that remind me to commit to that time on my knees more and more and beg God to keep me faithful with all He has given us! What it really boils down to is this reality: we are about family and relationship. I really, really desire to see us operate as an organism and not just an organization.
But really, here is the best part: Jesus. HE was present in our worship (and big thanks to "the Burn" for bringing the heat!) and I know that much was done to advance the Kingdom during worship. I'm learning a lot about how we do not just fight with swords in the Spirit, but with arrows as well. If Satan shoots darts of fire at us as we notoriously quote in Ephesians 6, and all Satan has is a counterfeit, then we also can shoot darts of fire---and we have the superior, original version! Nights like this one for me are really about raising up the Mark 12:1 Watchtower of the Lord, which I believe to be the intercessory / prophetic gatherings which launch the foot soldiers of the Lord. In our worship, prayers, and declarations, we actually ADVANCE the Kingdom. It's not that we might advance it, we already did.
KANSAS
Now, this was probably one of the more random days I've had in awhile. But I just have to share how I believe guys like me should operate, and, what Jesus is doing to shift us into HIS ways alone. Here is my bottom line: I will not degrade or condescend this ministry into a money focused machine. A lot of ministries, as we all know, focus most the attention upon fund raising, which I understand actually. Believe me, I know the necessity of receiving support. I just don't like our idolization of it or the lack of actual trust in God. OK, now that that is off my chest, I share it to say that this little Kansas trip had much in store--with no solicitation or marketing or anything like that.
For starters, WTN literally got support from this group out of nowhere. They simply heard about us and starting sending in checks. No marketing needed! So, we went up to connect with their 24/7 prayer movement and different intercessors, and to connect in person to person relationship. So, 10 minutes after walking in the door, I was called up on stage! What was wild was this was the same weekend as the WTN weekend. I wasn't sure that we were supposed to go (Jeff and Dusty of the WTN team were with me, along with Dalton a buddy of mine) but Jeff really felt lead, so, I followed his advice and am glad I did. We were so tired, we had worshiped until 3 am the night before at our fellowship group in Oklahoma. So anyway, here we were, ministering on stage and in the altars. And, basically, the same thing happened that night. Then, they flowed into a good 20 minutes of intercession for Africa, and laid hands upon me and the WTN team members with me, and really really prayed. We had connected with their intercessory team and they sure did launch some arrows deeper into enemy territory! Prophetic words were unleashed and were advancing the way before us. Yeah yeah yeah! It was a lot of fun.
NEW YORK
Last, but not least, New York. What yet another honor that only the grace of the Lord could afford me. This body was so supportive of WTN. They had detailed prayer requests of ours posted on their prayer wall and photo's of our ministry on the missions wall. I was able to minister to the youth group, college group, adults, and my favorite--kids! They asked the simplest, honest questions like "what do you eat? and "were you afraid?" I love their purity. Anyway, yep, this body is also on board with WTN. And, there is a purpose I believe...
I was reading some news about Africa the other day, with indeed wars and more rumors of wars...it was odd to actually not be there when reading about it...for half a second, I realized my inability to change the world (meaning it is His power in our weakness) and the surprisingly overwhelming task yet ahead of us. I then found myself so deeply encouraged by this season back in the States that dear Daddy God gave me. I've been ministered to so much by everyones support...their love...their prayers...and, to just have a social life again with some friends! I've found my heart really full lately.
Thanks to stuff like that, the overwhelming nature of the task ahead---the advancement of the Kingdom into the final frontiers of the earth---doesn't seem so overwhelming anymore. Thank you to everyone reading this, for standing with us. Thanks to you, the impossible becomes possible. I got a feeling that dear Daddy God delights in brothers dwelling together in harmony! Imagine if ministries united like this by the thousands...imagine what we would conquer! Let's go!
lots of love!
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