What happenings! God is surely moving.
Looming over the nation, was the impending vote for the healthcare bill. I was grieved and stirred to prayer.
We took the two young woman to Panera and shared more about the message they had just heard. We spent HOURS speaking openly, boldly, and compassionately about Jesus: Right there in Panera Bread, by the grace of God. The young woman from Japan had never really heard of Jesus before. Her family is Buddhist in Japan. She prays to her dead grandmother. Well, no longer! She encountered Jesus right there in Panera and a lost sheep was found and saved and brought into the Kingdom that day, right before our eyes! Amazing! Salvation! Praise God! She actually is returning to Japan this very weekend. God's timing. Incredible.
Looming over the nation, was the impending vote for the healthcare bill. I was grieved and stirred to prayer.
I found myself attempting to connect with some folks, but our timing missed. I ended up at the JHOP house instead. There, I was blessed to spend a glorious sunny Saturday in Boston with two great friends from JHOP. Our conversation was rich with the fellowship of believers, it was an answer to my prayers. I have been like an ostrich buried head in the sand in some ways with various things. The Lord cares about our friendships, and He waters them in His ways and timings.
Later that day, I was on the other side of the city very near another set of friends' home, just by coincindence. We, also, were able to connect and it was a delight. The next day, Sunday, I saw those two again, in another coincindental setting, too! More on that in a sec...
Later that day, I was on the other side of the city very near another set of friends' home, just by coincindence. We, also, were able to connect and it was a delight. The next day, Sunday, I saw those two again, in another coincindental setting, too! More on that in a sec...
The whole weekend I felt such a spirit of burning, tangible arms even "holding" me, weighty glory of God all around me. I even said that to two of the friends as I lounged in a chair, sun streaming past my face. "Guys," I said. "I can't shake this, it is as if "someone" or God is like HOLDING me!" I am still learning about this intimacy with God. Sometimes, our misinterpretation of it, is to ask this question, "For what purpose God, is this kabud annointing? Why such manifestions? Should I tell someone, do something???" Fast forward the story to two days later, and a person was praying with me into an issue of the heart and prophecying over me. They exclaimed, "I feel such a tangible fire all around me, as I am praying for you! I feel God so near. I "see" Him all around you, it is as if He is "holding you!" Arms all around you! He is MARKING YOUR HEART WITH PEACE. Now you will feel this annointing, and it will be YOUR PEACE. A kiss between you and the Father connected deeply to a place of rich peace." I mean, C'mon! That is crazy, He is so kind. So involved.
The next day I visited David W. Hill's church, Fenway Church, actually held in a "bar" in Boston, called, "Church." Pretty sweet, huh? I love them and their heart for prayer. I noted the humility and authority of the small congregation. They have been fully engaging in the 40 days and there was such a sweetness in the place. David preached out of Matthew 5, regarding how to translate the "template of the Beatitudes" to a reality in the Christian walk. Honestly, you all should listen to the podcast, if it is available on this website. http://www.fenwaychurch.org/
I needed that message of reconcilliation. Jesus, the Reconciller. Every human effort fails, and we find ourself "far off" and hostile to God. Enter: Jesus. Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound.
After church, again, there were my friends from the day before, also "visiting" coincindentally to this other congregation. They had brought two exchange students with them who live in their home, from Korea and Japan.
We took the two young woman to Panera and shared more about the message they had just heard. We spent HOURS speaking openly, boldly, and compassionately about Jesus: Right there in Panera Bread, by the grace of God. The young woman from Japan had never really heard of Jesus before. Her family is Buddhist in Japan. She prays to her dead grandmother. Well, no longer! She encountered Jesus right there in Panera and a lost sheep was found and saved and brought into the Kingdom that day, right before our eyes! Amazing! Salvation! Praise God! She actually is returning to Japan this very weekend. God's timing. Incredible.
And then our country passed the healthcare bill into law. I could not stop thinking of the "Stillborn Babies" dream from the other day, and how it implied a death and then a ressurection??? GOD... is there room for MERCY???? Help our nation, dear God.
Break Rebellion. End Abortion. Send Revival! We need you, Jesus.
Divine Happenings, really. This generation will see the Hand of Love.
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