Testimony of Danville Kids

I started to work two afternoons a week at a primary school in Danville at their after school care. The kids are awesome! But as expected there are some challenges. I believe that most of the time it’s a case of problem parents, rather than problem children. Swearing, bullying, racism and disrespect is some of the challenges. There are some cases I fear that can be worse. Today was only my second day so I'm still learning a lot!

BUT, what a second day it was!!! One girl suffered from a severe stomach bug. She was in real bad shape. I called her aside with me and few of her friends followed. I explained a bit about prayer and our Lord Jesus and that He still heals the sick today. That's that! The kids started praying, mostly the very young. At first it was the Lord’s Prayer and then it was some rhyme they learned. It was very special! I then showed them how to lay hands on the sick and ask Jesus for healing. They did it beautifully! It was awesome! The girl got healed instantly! We all then thanked the Lord together, giving praise and thanks where it’s due. It is all about Jesus and His love! The girl was laughing and playing the entire afternoon!

Later, another girl accidentally hurt her back whilst on the swings. Then her friend and her brother prayed for her. She couldn't move her back. She said she felt something funny moving through her back and few seconds later Jesus healed her! We again praised our wonderful Almighty God! The girl played and danced around the rest of the day!

The teacher also heard what was happening and then asked if we could pray for her. She's got tooth pain. I called some kids and asked them to lay hands on the teacher to pray. She later just sat still and gave everyone opportunity to pray for her cause Jesus healed her already! She was very pleasantly surprised that God healed her this quick!

Just after that a young girl got a pain as well. I'm not too sure what was wrong but before I could ask, the other kids grabbed her and sat in a circle around the youngster. They all then prayed for her asking Jesus to heal their friend! This is kids that is use to give each other nothing but trouble. They constantly fight. Now they are praying together!!!

I do not want to take any glory for what happened here today for all honour and glory is to our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ. But I did notice a few things through all this. Firstly, when I drove there I didn't thought I was going to work, but I was going to minister. To my shame I realized that this must be our attitude every day when driving to work. Lord, what do You want me to do today? Doesn't matter where you work! If this can be our attitude every day, it is impossible for SA not to change! I also saw how hungry kids (people) are for Truth. It was so easy to show these kids how to pray and they just took over! Discipleship is the name of the game! It’s simple and easy! There is a new generation standing up for Truth and these youngsters need to see that the world doesn't have to be a dark place. The Light is alive and is the Source of Life and abundance in victory! Let us go and be Jesus!

 

I also had an opportunity to pray this morning in a hospital for a mother who's 5 week young daughter is deadly sick and should have been dead 2 weeks ago. The mother's faith is amazing and the supernatural Strength that operates through her cannot be missed! There is a bug busy eating the baby's brain. We prayed and I know God was there. I know He did something! I pray that He healed her completely and for an awesome testimony! The sad part of the story for me is how some Christians behave with this kind of stuff. The hospital complains because being overwhelmed with phone calls, which is good I think, but then some people just pitch up at hospital. Due to the baby's condition, the hospital cannot allow "unnecessary" visitors. Only family. One guy started swearing at the hospital staff and the staff also complained that the people get extremely rude when the hospital don't reveal any information and allow visitors. Some people just walked in to the room up to the baby, picked up her blanket, stared for a few seconds and walked away. Not speaking to the mother sitting there, nothing!

My brothers and sisters in Christ, I urge us to check our behaviour. We are ambassadors for Jesus. How do we represent Him? Where is the love and the support for the parents? For the baby? For the family? There is No reason to get upset when things doesn't go our way. God will open the doors if He can trust you. He did it for me this morning! We were not allowed, but yet by just giving love and support to the mother, she personally took us in! Please let us not bring more damage to a already broken world. The entire creation is in eager awaiting for the sons of God to stand up. If it's not love, it is NOT God! Let us share Gods love to all! Let us love one another and respect each other as Gods creation.

It’s all about the love!!!

Return to Me

Return to Me
by Skip Moen, D. Phil.


Then God said, “Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; . . . Genesis 1:26 NASB
Image – We have probably explored this verse twenty times (plus a full chapter in Guardian Angel).  That might incline you to think we have plumbed its depths.  Ah, the illusion of information.  We haven’t even come close, I’m afraid.  So let’s take another look as something resident here that might not be obvious at first glance.  Let’s see how the image of God is related to teshuvah, the word for repentance.
“The concept of teshuvah is generally understood to mean a returning to God.  Teshuvah then involves not humiliation but reaffirmation of the self in God’s image, after God’s likeness.”[1]  Neusner’s remark should immediately cause us to reconsider our common notions about God’s image.  His statement implies that sin removes us from the full image of God.  Sin makes us less than human.  And in Hebrew thought, all  biological entities called homo sapiens have sinned.  With one exception, all of us are in some state of less-than-human.  Doing what I want instead of doing what God wants reduces the image of God in me, and consequently, reduces my humanity.  Of course, the world doesn’t present being human in this way.  The world suggests that being human is an ontological fact of my existence.  I am human because I am homo sapiens.  But the Bible has a different point of view.  Man was formed human because Man was invited to participate in the divine image – an image that is the dynamic interplay of actions that reflect God.  Sin does not reflect God.  It reflects rebellion against God.  Therefore, sin is the antithesis of being human.  To repent, to return to the image of God, is to recapture my own humanity because unless I have an open, cooperative, obedient relationship with Him, I do not share His image.

Sin is like cubic zirconium.  It might look like a diamond, but other than similar visual properties (not identical ones, by the way, as any woman can tell you), it has none of the essential qualities that make it a diamond.  We might look like human beings, but without the qualities of god-like action, we are no different than a CZ (and worth a lot less than the real thing too).  We can learn a lot about the image of God in Man by regarding the opposite – the dominance of the yetzer ha’ra, the anti-image.
This helps us redefine evangelism.  Evangelism is not first and foremost the effort to insure someone gets to heaven.  Evangelism is about recovering my lost humanity.  Evangelism is the effort to help another become human again.  Heaven will hardly matter if I arrive as an animal.

We often think of repentance as the process whereby I give up some action in order to conform my behavior to God’s code of conduct.  This regulatory view of repentance is a bastardization of the truth.  We were originally designed as fully human, the perfect nexus between heaven and earth, endowed with the enormous task and appropriate authority to complete the ordering of the universe.  Disobedience has disrupted this awesome design.  In its wake, we have settled for a corrupted version of the original, thinking that the task before us is to manage our lives for the greatest gain.  We have abdicated the throne of “human” in order to function as something akin to the beasts, and we have settled for this sub-par existence.  Only occasionally do we realize that life at this level is finally unsatisfying, pointless and vaporous (read Ecclesiastes).  Then we might discover that teshuvah is not a return to rules.  It is a return to life on human terms.  Oh, and by the way, all of this makes you wonder how we can expect to be fully human when we abandon a good number of the human-life instructions God gave after the first time we exited the building.

Vision for SA

I saw military helicopters flying in formation. The one in front carried the South African flag. The formation was almost that of an air show.

Helicopters are used in rescue attempts and therefore symbolize imminent rescue from a difficult situation through divine revelation or intervention.

2Pet 3:10 "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed."

Gen 45:7 "And God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors."

1Sam 30:8 "And David inquired of the Lord, "Shall I pursue after this band? Shall I overtake them?" He answered him, "Pursue, for you shall surely overtake and shall surely rescue."

I believe this is a Word from God for SA.  When the enemy launch their attacks, God will raise up a standard against them. Gods Spirit is moving through SA.  Preparing the Way. The Lion of Judah will roar the roar of His authority over this nation releasing new fire on the body of Christ. God is busy shaking the heavens and the earth once more. This will reveal truth and expose many. Then the roar will come. The fire will rescue the captives and set them free. He will release new life. Divine revelations of Jesus will equip His army. Then He will give the command, go out and conquer! Destroy the works of the enemy. Even as they flee we will set after them and rescue even more captives.
So as a word of encouragement to all, in the time to come your physical eyes will see fear, death, darkness and many more works and "success" of the enemy. To look in the natural will result in defeat and captivity. Look in the Spirit by keeping your eyes fixed on Me, says the Lord. Stand on My promises and remind Me of My Word regularly. I will come through!  I will intervene with every plan that the enemy has. Victory is ours! My glory will be revealed! This is the time for My sons to stand up and walk in victory!

When Is The End To Come? Is It Really 2012?

Dear warrior,
Many continuously predict the end of the age and many still keep on believing the lie! Below is a short teaching on what Jesus had to prophetically say about the signs regards His return as well as the ‘end’.

Mark 1:14 -15 “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

Before we can fully comprehend what the ‘signs of the end of the age’ are and the significant part that the church will play in ushering in the end of the age, it is important to understand what the word kingdom means. Kingdom – Thayers definition # 932; (basileia) – royal power, kingship, dominion, rule. The suggestion is “the right” to this. Vines Expository dictionary declares the “kingdom” is: a) The sphere of Gods Rule. b) The sphere in which, at any given time, His rule is acknowledged.
The religious leaders of Jesus’ day were awaiting the coming of this kingdom. Many had totally misinterpreted the scriptures pertaining to this event. They believed the kingdom and Messiah would establish a rule in the physical reality and overthrow the gentile oppressors, thus, establishing a kingdom in which they would have the right to authority, dominion, rule and royal power over their subjects. When Jesus preached this message they confronted and questioned Him.
Luke 17: 20 –21 Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; “nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.”
What an incredible response! In essence what Jesus was saying is that My kingdom is not a physical, political Kingdom. My kingdom is a spiritual kingdom. This sphere of Gods rule, right to royal power, dominion, rule and authority is “within.”
John 3:1-5 1 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” 5 Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. (NKJ)
When Nicodemus came to Jesus he was inquiring about this demonstration of dominion that no one else had but was so obviously evidenced and demonstrated by Jesus. Nicodemus was not inquiring about salvation as he was already saved according to the law at that time. When Jesus responded He said that you must be born again so that you can “see the kingdom of God.” As a result of the cross of Calvary, the gift that was promised by the Father would be granted to us, the Holy Spirit. He would enable us to ‘see’, (spiritually perceive), the rule and authority we could excercise over satanic forces influencing and destroying peoples lives.
If we received Him as our Saviour, then we would be able to move into a new spiritual reality as well as enter into divine communication with the Father!! Jesus was not referring only to heaven, but also to ‘seeing’ and ‘inheriting’ the sphere of Gods Rule, His right to royal power, His dominion and authority that is resident within every believer as a result of salvation, through and by the name above all names, Jesus The Christ!
As a result of salvation you qualify to “see”, and “be” the kingdom of God that is inside of you!
As the saved we are admonished to:
1. Seek the Kingdom – Matt 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
2. See the Kingdom – John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
3. Enter the Kingdom – John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
It is therefore safe to say that the kingdom (sphere of Gods rule) is presently in heaven and within every believer presently on earth. However we also see in scripture that the earth has a problem with satanic rebellion (Eph 6). Therefore we see the kingdom as also being the sphere of Gods rule being acknowledged at a given time as declared by His purposes.
There are set times that the satanic rebellion on earth must acknowledge His rule, dominion, royal power and authority, released and expressed from within the Body of Christ, without! Now that we have endeavoured to understand a small aspect of the “kingdom,” let us seek to understand that it is the “preaching of the gospel of the kingdom” that will usher in the end of the age.
Matt 24:3-14 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying “ Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. “For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. “And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. “For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. “All these are the beginning of sorrows. “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake. “And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. “Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. “ And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. “But he who endures to the end shall be saved. “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.
It is important to take note of what Jesus said about the end times.
1) “Take heed that no one deceives you. “For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many …” Jesus is not suggesting that we will be decieved by weird and wonderful ‘gurus’ declaring that they are the Christ as no one would believe them any way! We would recommend that such an individual walking around claiming to be Jesus Christ be evaluated for their mental state of health! What Jesus is referring to here are those who will indeed declare that He is The Christ, acknowledging him, and yet still decieve many!
2) “And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet …” Jesus did not say that wars and rumours of wars would signal the end as a ‘sign’. It amazes me how many precious believers are decieved by sincere preachers who declare every time there is a war or rumour of a war that God’s people must get ready for the end is here or ‘nigh’. He said we were not to be troubled, and “the end is not yet.”
3)And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. “All these are the beginning of sorrows …” He did not say that famines, pestilence, and earthquakes would signal the end. He said this would be the “beginning of sorrows”.
He does reveal however, in verse # 14, that the end of the age is ushered in with the direct involvement of the church.
Matt 24:14 “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come …”
The “gospel of the kingdom” is to be preached. To preach means, according to Vines, “… the act of Christ after His resurrection in proclaiming His victory to fallen Angelic spirits.”
This gospel mentioned in verse 14 is not proclaiming Gods plan of redemption through the blood, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ only. The gospel of the kingdom mentioned here is not only John 3:16. The scripture meaning here does not say that the gospel of salvation must first be preached to all, and then the end will come! Of course we must share the good news and preach the great message of salvation to the lost sinner. However, according to scripture, this has already taken place in the first generation of the church. The Holy Spirit inspired Paul to declare that the gospel of salvation was already “preached to every creature which is under heaven”.
Col 1:21 –23 And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and irreproachable in His sight – if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.
If preaching salvation to every nation and reaching every person with the message of salvation would signal the end and be the sign for his imminent return, then the end would have already taken place!?
The gospel of the kingdom incorporates the gospel of salvation. Verse 14, however, has more meaning than preaching salvation as a good sermon, nice speech, or wonderful presentation. It means all will see Gods demonstration of kingdom rule, authority, and royal power expressed by the church. It means that there will be a worldwide demonstration of Gods supernatural power over the elements, the dead will be raised, miraculous prophetic utterances will occur, signs and wonders will take place confirming His resurrection factor.
It does not mean that all will be saved, but many shall be. This will cause the end of the age, and usher in His second coming. There is a generation that will so walk with God that they will not experience death. I believe you could be that generation. Are you ready? Remember, you are as close to God as you want to be.
Isa 2:1-3 1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. Now it shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the LORD’S house shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow to it. 3 Many people shall come and say, “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; he will teach us His ways, and we shall walk in His paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. (NKJ)
In typology, mountains always represent kingdoms…here Isaiah saw into the future and saw a people that were known as the “Lord’s house” and would be established on the top of every other kingdom!! Before the end there will be a massive revival and a great harvest of the lost for his Kingdom and glory, and then the end will come! I believe we are that generation tasked with this mandate. LETS GO!!
In His love,

Marc Bredenkamp

Structure vs Platvorm

The church has become a structure in which people can come on a weekly basis or more and participate in various programs that certain chosen individuals organize and offer for mostly their members. Some opened their programs to others in order to gain more members. This has worked to a certain extend and in some cases worked very well! BUT, do we want more?

I believe the church of tomorrow must reshape the entire way of doing things if we want to be more effective as the body of Christ and rapidly expand His Kingdom on earth. Our own buildings and programs are no longer important! Instead of a structure the church must become a network of platforms. Platforms where we as believers can exercise and live the very thing(s) that God has called us for. Platforms who's very foundation is based on nothing but Love. A launch pad for ministries! Jesus must be everything! He is the Rock! The Spirit Himself is the only One who is in control of these platforms. He guides us and teaches us. Platforms where the glory of God is manifested! His presence, His Kingdom is the only point of focus and goal.

It's a new day! Let's take hands. Let's seek God together and together worship Him in spirit and truth. Let's get back to the very foundation of God's love. Let's stand up together and walk in victory and experience and share life an abundance. Let's give God all the glory and honor for He is worthy!

I need to be rescued!

Return, O LORD, rescue my soul, save me because of Your lovingkindness. Psalm 6:4 NASB

Rescue – The word translated “rescue” in this verse is halats. In its various forms it can mean “to draw away, to take off, to withdraw, to plunder.” It means “to rescue” only in one form found only in the Psalms, Job and Proverbs. In this verse, David calls on God to show His hand of compassion by rescuing him from his circumstances. There are many psalms that speak of deliverance. David’s experience with God often included cries for help. It’s no different today. Sometimes our moments of greatest need are the gateways that bring God closest to us. Everyone needs rescue. But David’s view of rescue doesn’t mean escape. It means reinforcements. It means being provided with what is needed in order to finish the battle.

David tells us why God is open to our cry for help. It is because God is filled with “lovingkindness”. We have already looked that at this word. It is
hesed and it means a good deal more than empathetic feelings. It is tied to God’s promise to us, God’s desire to be a benefactor toward us and God’s character as the protector and provider for us. David does not ask for God’s help because he deserves it. He doesn’t say, “God, I believe in you. I trust you. I have been a good and faithful follower. Therefore, come and help me.” David knows that he cannot negotiate with God. Instead of implying that he should be rescued, David throws himself entirely on who God is. He bets on God’s voluntary obligation toward him. He is really saying, “God, you told me that You have a hesed relationship with me. Remember your hesed commitment now and bring it to bear on me.” David sees that his rescue is up to God, and he knows God is faithful. But notice what David doesn’t do – he doesn’t tell God how he wants to be rescued. He doesn’t say, “Give me the money I need” or “Take these terrible circumstances away” or “Fix this mess I’m in.” He doesn’t make vows that if God will just fix things this time, he will be forever faithful. He leaves the method entirely up to God.

Everyday we each have the opportunity to experience the character of God in an expression of deliverance. God is always open to our cries for help. “Rescue me” is good theology. But take a hint from David. Throw your cares entirely on God’s faithful, voluntary obligation but don’t begin telling God how you want Him to fix things. He has a much better plan than we do. Ask and wait. Being content with God’s commitment is enough. Let Him take care of the reinforcements.

JURISDICTION by SHELLY MATHIS:

I had a vision of an officer of the law dressed in uniform and belted with weapons.
He was standing in the center of his assigned jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction:
The legal power or authority of doing justice in cases of complaint; the power of executing the laws and distributing justice.
Power of governing or legislating.
The power or right of exercising authority.
The limit (boundaries) within which power may be exercised.
He knew the laws of the land and was appointed to execute them. He was trained to discern those who violated the law and empowered with authority to arrest and bring them to justice. Thus he was equipped with all the training and tools he needed to fulfill his commission; however, the officer seemed to be paralyzed or asleep on his feet while the criminals wreaked havoc about him.

I heard the Lord say, "You, My people, are like this officer. You possess jurisdiction - the power of governing - your body, soul, spirit, and all that lies within the realm of your responsibility. You know My Word and by it can discern between good and evil, truth and error. The Holy Spirit Himself dwells in you, and you are empowered with My authority. Your commission is to exercise it over every work of darkness that seeks to invade your jurisdiction.
And yet the enemy has convinced many of you that you do not have the ability to identify, arrest, and execute My judgment against him - and thus make him stop. This lie has emasculated your spiritual power and annihilated your threat against him.

I am awakening afresh those who have been paralyzed and calling you forth to remember your spiritual identity. Do whatever it takes to convince yourself of the reality of your delegated authority. Learn it, practice it, and exercise it to remove the enemy from your areas of responsibility. This personal revival will act as a trigger that will generate the breakthrough you have desired and needed to defeat the enemy's
attacks against you. That is your commission; do the work!"

Luke 9:1-2 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

John 5:30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because
I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.

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by Martin De Jager on Monday, 12 March 2012 at 12:10 ·

O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and You will not hear? Or cry to You "Violence!" and You will not save? Why do You make me see iniquity, and why do You idly look at wrong? Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contention arise. So the law is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth.
For the wicked surround the [uncompromisingly] righteous; so justice goes forth perverted.

The Lord's Answer

5"Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days
that you would not believe if told."
"For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, who march through the breadth of the earth, to seize dwellings not their own. They are dreaded and fearsome; their justice and dignity go forth from themselves. Their horses are swifter than leopards, more fierce than the evening wolves; their horsemen press proudly on. Their horsemen come from afar; they fly like an eagle swift to devour. They all come for violence, all their faces forward. They gather captives like sand. At kings they scoff, and at rulers they laugh.
They laugh at every fortress, for they pile up earth and take it. Then they sweep by like the wind and go on, guilty men, whose own might is their god!" Habakuk 1:1-11


"I am going to do something new", says the Almighty "who will notice?" I believe that this is what God is busy doing. Habakuk complains about circumstances happening in the world similar to today. The words that are standing out for me in the first four verses I inserted from the Amplified, its the uncompromisingly righteous. God is looking for sons who will walk in the Spirit 24/7. People who refuse to give in to the flesh and their sinful nature. He is raising up a mighty army in these days. Almost like His special forces. Be holy, for He is holy.

The things that's going to happen in the days to come will be of such greatness that we all will be overwhelmed by His glory. God will manifest His love, His glory, His mercy and grace and His presence like never experienced before. Its a new day. Yesterdays revelations and know-how's is not relevant for the time we are in. Wait upon the Lord, seek His presence in everything and more than anything. He will pour out His Spirit on all flesh. Jesus is the General of the army. No man, no denomination, no ministry or anything else. It's only Jesus. No fancy knowledge will do the job. The Gospel is not in our words but by His power. The simple Truth of Jesus is all that's necessary. No need to make the message more colorful and attractive. The story of Jesus is not old or outdated after 2000 years. By His Spirit it is as fresh as it was back then. No need to add or take anything away from the Truth. Jesus is the Truth and people will know the Truth (who Jesus is), and the Truth shall set us free! In the simplicity lays the Power of the Gospel.

The entire creation is in eager awaiting for the sons of God to stand up. Sons of God is not a gender thing. Its those who have found and grows their identity in Christ. It's the Gideon 300. God is raising up an army that will be fearsome in the eyes of the enemy. An army that is not on the defense but an army who will expand His Kingdom aggressively. No compromise! Soldiers who will take the kingdom by force. The mission is souls ("they gather captives like sand"). God is on the attack. He is expanding His Kingdom on earth and He is asking the question: Will you ride with Me?

The strategy for our mission is also in Christ. It is to live a lifestyle daily of sacrifice and obedience to our King. To worship Him in Spirit and in truth. This worship is our lifestyle. Its everything we do. It is to rest in Him. To make His thrown room our living room. Jesus is the beginning and the end of all true Spiritual authority. Live in His rest, and we will rise up like eagles. We will NOT grow weary. We will run and not become tired! When we seek His Kingdom and righteousness first, He will make sure we have NO shortcomings in the physical. We stand firmly on the Rock (Jesus). We are not bound by anything from this world for He has set us free. When the economy goes down, we will stand firm for our living Almighty God is our provider. In Him we have life and abundance. ("At kings they scoff, and at rulers they laugh.
They laugh at every fortress, for they pile up earth and take it")

There is a shift in the spirit. God is shaking the heavens (spiritual) and the earth (physical)(Hebrew 12). Thus everything will be chaos when seen through the eyes of man. Change will occur at a more rapid rate that's ever increasing. Predictions will become mere guesses. Nothing will be for certain. Ahhh!!! Almost nothing! One thing CANNOT be shaken; His Kingdom. His Kingdom is in us, His children. Everything/Everyone in Christ is His Kingdom. Parts of your life that you still control will be shaken, for that part is not in Christ. The world is looking, nei, desperately seeking for stability. This can only be found in Christ. They will see it in you! Your lifestyle, your testimony will lead people to our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. Where sin abounds, His grace abounds more. The harvest is ready! Lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. Meditate (think) on God's Word day and night for as a man thinks, so he is (Joshua 1:8; Ps 119:97-99).

This is the most exciting time in history to be alive! Stick to the basics of Gods love and let Him save and change the people. Submit in full to God, resist the devil and he will flee! Love the people, hate sin and the works of satan. Our enemy IS NOT people! God loves ALL people and Jesus died for ALL people. Jesus defeated death and longs that ALL people find eternal life in Him. Love your enemies! Love ALL people for they are top of God's creation. Keep it simple so that a child can understand. Let the Spirit be our Guide. Trust Him in full, for His ways are not our ways. He is God, King of kings, Lord of lords, Ruler of rulers. NOT US!

This is the time of His fullness. Hold nothing back. Give your everything and receive His fullness. Never be satisfied! Be thankful but desperately seek more. May we decrease as He increase. Jesus is longing to bless you with ALL spiritual blessings! Receive it in Jesus Name!

May the grace of God be with us. May His Spirit not depart from us. May He brake this word open for us and take us deeper. May only the words that is from God fall in our spirits and souls and bring forth fruits of the Spirit (Gal 5). May we walk in His love and grace to rise up to the place He is calling us, next to Him, seated in heavenly places. May we experience His fullness today and forever more! We are a new generation! A generation who are more than conquers because of His love for us. May Jesus become more of a reality in our lives in Jesus Name. Amen.

Thought for 2012

God places great significance on numbers in the Bible. The number 20 signifies expectancy and 12 is the number of the church. We believe there is great expectancy for what God is going to do in the church and through the church this year. Humble yourself and surrender to His Spirit. Seek Him in spirit and in truth, with all of your being like never before. Let Him guide you to new heights in Him that has never been reached before in history. Be ready for new breakthroughs in all areas of life. Be ready to see a miracle working God! This is the time where the sons of God must stand up as one. This is the year where God will glorify Himself like never before! King of kings; Lord of lords; the Lion and the Lamb; Alpha and Omega; Beginning and the End; He's got the keys of death and of hell; Name above all names, the Way; the Truth; the Life; most of all He is Love and He is coming again soon for a bride that is holy because He is holy! Hosanna in the highest to the Word that became flesh! His Name is Jesus!

Amos 4:12 "Get ready to face your God!"
James 5:8 "The Lord will soon be here! "

A PROPHECY FOR SOUTH AFRICA

By Pastor Amaka Abe from Nigeria .
I spent my time praying one early morning while traveling in Nigeria . Suddenly I was in the spirit and I heard the voice of the Holy Spirit.
 "Write down what you are about to hear."
 Suddenly I saw the globe and the continent of Africa was in front of me. I
saw myself walking from the South to the North. Everywhere my feet fell, I
saw rings similar as when a stone is thrown into a pond. These rings went
from South Africa all over the continent of Africa , the sea and to the other
parts of the world. I asked the Spirit what the meaning of this was and this
is what the Holy Spirit told me.

The rings you see are the healing, saving and miracle power that will start
from the Southern tip of Africa . This will be a mighty outpouring of my
Spirit and many will come running into my Kingdom. AFRICA WILL BE SAVED!!.

Many people from all over the world will come to experience the power of
God. You will see things you have never seen before. THIS IS NOT THE SO
CALLED END TIME MOVE, but this is a move where sons of God will raise up and
take their rightful place."

As I moved to the North, these rings just increased in magnitude and as I
stepped into Israel , I turned around and looked back to Africa . I stood
amazed as I saw the cross over Africa . The foot of the cross grounded in
South Africa, the left and right arms on the horn of Africa and on the
Western coast of Africa and the top of the cross on the North edge. Suddenly
the Spirit spoke to me again......

"My time is now, where I will make My Word come true, Africa will be saved
and this Gospel of the Kingdom of God will go from South Africa to the rest
of the world. From now on Africa will evangelize the world, and this
initiative I will start from South Africa . The best time in the Spirit is on
your doorstep South Africa , now you will see My power and love in action. In
the darkest moment My light will shine and no darkness will quench it. I'm
raising sons who will stand on My Word and will proclaim what I say.

Do not let your heart be troubled, don't flee South Africa ; God will bring
the knowledge back to South Africa . A white cloud (Gods Glory) is rising
from the South and the Glory of the Lord will cover the earth."

About 3 months later, one morning in a church service, I was caught up in
the Spirit again and God showed me another vision. This was strange because
I have NEVER experience such visions before.

This is the vision: I was sitting in an aeroplane and had a window seat. We
were flying very high, as if we were in outer space. As I looked out of the
window, suddenly I saw a giant cross.Behind the cross I saw the globe and
again the continent of Africa was facing me. Suddenly the cross fell down
and as I watched it, I saw it was on its way to the earth.

The cross went straight to the Southern tip of Africa and it pecked itself
in the Southern tip of Africa . Again I saw the rings as when you throw a
stone into the water. I heard the same voice saying, "That is my healing and
miracle power that will flow from South Africa to
the rest of the world. It will start there. I have a plan and no one will
stop me". Suddenly I saw the Southern tip of Africa becoming blood red and
it moved upwards into Angola , DRC, Nigeria till it covered the whole of
Africa. Again I heard the voice of the Spirit, "I will move mightily and
soon you will taste My might and see what I have
in store for My children. It is time for the Spirit-filled to come together
as one. Don't look to colour, for this move is not prejudice. Change your
minds and seek Me with all of your hearts. It is time to leave your petty
arguments and seek My face", says the Lord, "for I have a plan. I am about
to bless My people abundantly more than what they can think. Supernaturally
you will experience My provision. Be faithful with what I give and I will open
for you a window of heaven".

The heart of a bride

Die hart van ‘n bruid

1.       Vader, die uur het gekom;  verheerlik U Seun, sodat U Seun U ook kan verheerlik -

2.       soos U Hom mag oor alle vlees gegee het, sodat Hy aan almal wat U Hom gegee het, die ewige lewe kan gee.


3.       En dit is die ewige lewe, dat ek (ons) U ken, die enige waaragtige God en Jesus Christus wat U gestuur het.

4.       Jesus het U verheerlik op die aarde. Die werk wat U Hom gegee het om te doen, het Hy volbring.


5.       En nou Vader, verheerlik U Seun by Uself met die heerlikheid wat Hy by U gehad het voordat die wereld was.

6.       Jesus het U Naam geopenbaar aan ons mense wat U Hom uit die wereld gegee het. Ons het aan U behoort, en U het ons aan die Seun gegee, en ons het U Woord bewaar.


7.       Nou weet ons dat alles wat U Jesus gegee het, van U af kom.

8.       Want die woorde wat U U Seun gegee het, het Hy aan ons gegee; en ons het dit ontvang en waarlik erken dat Jesus van U uitgegaan het, en ons het geglo dat U Hom gestuur het


9.       Jesus bid vir ons; Hy bid nie vir die wereld nie, maar vir die wat U Hom gegee het, omdat ons aan U behoort.

10.   En alles wat die Seun sin is, is Uwe; en wat Uwe is, is Syne; en Christus is in ons verheerlik.


11.   En Christus is nie meer in die wereld nie, maar ons is in die wereld; en ons kom na U toe, Heilige Vader, bewaar in U Naam ons wat U vir Hom gegee het, sodat ons een kan wees net soos die Vader en die Seun een is.

12.   Toe Jesus saam met ons in die wereld was, het Hy ons in U Naam bewaar. Oor die wat U Hom gegee het, het Hy gewaak, en nie een van ons het verlore gegaan nie, behalwe die seun van die verderf, sodat die Skrif vervul sou word.


13.   Maar nou kom ons na U toe, en die Seun spreek hierdie dinge in die wereld, sodat ons blydskap volkome binne ons kan he.

14.   Jesus het ons U woord gegee, en die wereld het ons gehaat, omdat ons nie van die wereld is nie, net soos Jesus nie van die wereld is nie.


15.   Ons bid nie dat U ons uit die wereld weg neem nie, maar dat U ons van die bose bewaar.

16.   Ons is nie van die wereld nie, net soos Christus nie van die wereld is nie.


17.   Heilig ons in U Waarheid; U Woord is die Waarheid.

18.   Soos U Jesus gestuur het in die wereld, het Hy ons ook gestuur  in die wereld


19.   Jesus het Homself vir ons geheilig, sodat ons ook in die waarheid geheilig kan wees.

20.   Maar ons bid nie vir ons alleen nie, maar ook vir die wat deur ons woord in die Seun glo –


21.   Dat almal een mag wees net soos U, Vader, in Christus en Hy in U; dat ons ook in Julle een mag wees, sodat die wereld kan glo dat U Vader, die Seun gestuur het.

22.   En Jesus het ons die heerlikheid gegee wat U Hom gegee het, sodat ons een kan wees , net soos Julle een is.


23.   Christus in ons en en U Vader in die Seun, sodat ons volkome een kan wees; en dat die wereld kan weet dat U U Seun gestuur het, en dat U die wereld liefgehad het net soos U U Seun liefgehad het.

24.   Vader, dit is ons wat U vir Jesus gegee het se gebed: dat  ons kan wees waar ookal U Seun is, sodat ons Sy heerlikheid kan aanskou wat U Hom gegee het, omdat U Hom liefgehad het voor die grondlegging van die wereld.

25.   Regverdige Vader, al het die wereld U nie geken nie, tog het die Seun U geken, en ons het erken dat U Jesus gestuur het.
26.   En Christus het U Naam aan ons bekend gemaak en sal dit bekend maak, sodat die liefde waarmee U Hom liefgehad het, in ons kan wees, en Christus in ons.

Amen

(Gebed van Johannes 17)






The heart of a bride

1. Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son that the Son may glorify You,
2.  Since You have given Him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom You have given Him.
3. And this is eternal life, which we may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
4. We glorified You, for Jesus has accomplished the work that You gave Him to do on earth.
5. And now, Father, glorify Jesus in Your own presence with the glory that He had with You before the world existed.
6. Your Son has manifested Your Name to us, the people whom You gave Him out of the world. Yours we were, and You gave us to Him, and we have kept Your word.
7. Now we know that everything that You have given the Son is from You.
8. For He has given us the words that You gave Him, and we have received the Word and have come to know in truth that Jesus came from You; and we have believe that You sent Him.
9. Jesus is praying for us. He is not praying for the world but for those whom You have given to Him, for we are Yours.
10. Everything that belongs to the Son belongs to the Father; and everything that belongs to You, Father, belongs to the Son, and Jesus is glorified in us, Your chosen ones.
11. And Jesus is no longer in the world, but we are in the world, and we are coming to You. Holy Father, keep us in Your Name, which You have given Him, which we may be one, even as the Father and the Son are one.
12. While Jesus was with us, He kept us in Your Name, which You have given Him. He has guarded us, and not one of us has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled.
13. But now we are coming to You, and these things Jesus spoke in the world, that we may have His joy fulfilled in ourselves.
14. Jesus has given us Your word, and the world has hated us because we are not of the world, just as He is not of the world.
15. We do not ask that You take us out of the world, but that You deliver us from evil.
16. We are not of the world, just as the Son is not of the world.
17. Sanctify us in the Truth; Your Word is truth.
18. As You sent Your Son into the world, so He has sent us into the world.
19. And for our sake Christ consecrate Himself, that we also may be sanctified in truth.
20. We do not ask for ourselves only, but also for those who will believe in Christ through our word,
21. That we may all is one, just as You, Father, are in Jesus, and He in You, that we also may be in You, so that the world may believe that You have sent us.
22. The glory that You have given Jesus, He has given to us, that we may be one even as You are one,
23. Christ in us and You in Him, which we may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that You sent Him and loved us even as You loved Your Son.
24. Father, we desire that we also, whom You have given Christ, may be with the Son where He is, to see His glory that You have given Him because You loved Him before the foundation of the world.
25. O righteous Father, even though the world does not know You, the Son knows You, and we know that You have sent Him.
26. Jesus made known to us Your Name, and He will continue to make it known, that the love with which You have loved Him may be in us, and He in us.

Amen

(Prayer from John  17)

Who is the living God?

He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End!He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!He is the Architect of the universe and The Manager of all times.He always was, He always is, and He always will be...Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!He was bruised and brought healing!He was pierced and eased pain!He was persecuted and brought freedom!He was dead and brought life!He is risen and brings power!He reigns and brings Peace!The world can't understand him,The armies can't defeat Him,The schools can't explain Him,The leaders can't ignore Him.Herod couldn't kill Him,The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and The people couldn't hold Him!

Nero couldn't crush Him,Hitler couldn't silence Him,The New Age can't replace Him, and Donahue can't explain Him away!He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.His ways are right,His word is eternal,His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me.He is my Redeemer,He is my Savior,He is my guide, and He is my peace!He is my Joy,He is my comfort,He is my Lord, and He rules my life!I serve Him because His bond is love,His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life.I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise,The power of the powerful,The ancient of days, the ruler of rulers,The leader of leaders, the overseer of the overcomers, and The sovereign Lord of all that was and is and is to come.And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size.His goal is a relationship with ME!

He will never leave me,Never forsake me,Never mislead me,Never forget me,Never overlook me, and Ever cancel my appointment in His appointment book!When I fall, He lifts me up!When I fail, He forgives!When I am weak, He is strong!When I am lost, He is the way!When I am afraid, He is my courage!When I stumble, He steadies me!When I am hurt, He heals me!When I am broken, He mends me!When I am blind, He leads me!When I am hungry, He feeds me!When I face trials, He is with me!When I face persecution, He shields me!When I face problems, He comforts me!When I face loss, He provides for me!When I face Death, He carries me Home!He is everything for everybody, everywhere,Every time, and every way.He is God, He is faithful.I am His, and He is mine!My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world.

So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this...He said it and that settles it.God is in control, I am on His side, and That means all is well with my soul.Everyday is a blessing for GOD Is! *This is MY God.*He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End!He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!He is the Architect of the universe and The Manager of all times.He always was, He always is, and He always will be...Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!He was bruised and brought healing!He was pierced and eased pain!He was persecuted and brought freedom!He was dead and brought life!He is risen and brings power!He reigns and brings Peace!The world can't understand him,The armies can't defeat Him,The schools can't explain Him,The leaders can't ignore Him.Herod couldn't kill Him,The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and The people couldn't hold Him!Nero couldn't crush Him,Hitler couldn't silence Him,The New Age can't replace Him, and Donahue can't explain Him away!He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.His ways are right,His word is eternal,His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me.He is my Redeemer,He is my Savior,He is my guide, and He is my peace!He is my Joy,He is my comfort,He is my Lord, and He rules my life!I serve Him because His bond is love,His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life.I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise,The power of the powerful,The ancient of days, the ruler of rulers,The leader of leaders, the overseer of the overcomers, and The sovereign Lord of all that was and is and is to come.And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size.His goal is a relationship with ME!He will never leave me,Never forsake me,Never mislead me,Never forget me,Never overlook me, and Ever cancel my appointment in His appointment book!When I fall, He lifts me up!When I fail, He forgives!When I am weak, He is strong!When I am lost, He is the way!When I am afraid, He is my courage!When I stumble, He steadies me!When I am hurt, He heals me!When I am broken, He mends me!When I am blind, He leads me!When I am hungry, He feeds me!When I face trials, He is with me!When I face persecution, He shields me!When I face problems, He comforts me!When I face loss, He provides for me!When I face Death, He carries me Home!He is everything for everybody, everywhere,Every time, and every way.He is God, He is faithful.I am His, and He is mine!My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world.So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this...He said it and that settles it.God is in control, I am on His side, and That means all is well with my soul.Everyday is a blessing for GOD Is!