Day 3 so far of soaking70!
How is it going for you? We have been receiving a lot of comments and testimonies, very encouraging to even read the visions of some of the people during this 70 day period. As a team we have had an intersting time, with a car break down to Brissy and other such amazing events. Day 2 was an overall amazing day, at the end of it all, we could easily sense the favour and sovereignity of God.
Meanwhile, this weekend we also have the Encounter09 conference at Crowsnest New Hope Church in Queensland. If you are in the vicinity you need to try and make it. The last event we had in Crowsnest in the month of February has been an impacting event - and we still hear the testimonies of it.
One of the recommended patterns for this soaking season was having an accountability partner. How is that going with you? I have been experiencing and seeing great results of this style of growth on a personal basis. It is amazing to share your struggles with a brother and then pray concerning it and eventually get the victory in that area of struggle leading to celebration.
I was reading Nehemiah 4 today, where it spoke about the reconstruction of the wall of the city of Jerusalem. Many were jealous as the children of God got vision towards a specific calling. You will notice that as your vision concerning specific areas gets sharper, the attacks increase.
We read in Nehemiah 4:10 (NKJV) “The strength of the laborers is failing, and there is so much rubbish that we are not able to build the wall.” - I love it! There is so much rubbish that people bring into our lives when we are trying to live for a bigger cause, when we have already seen the bigger picture, when we know that we know that we know, that this is just not it!
Now you need to read how the Israelites took care of this issue:
vs 16: So it was, from that time on, that half of my servants worked at construction, while the other half held the spears, the shields, the bows, and wore armor; and the leaders were behind all the house of Judah.
They realised the significance of partnership towards a vision. One half of the men stood with spears to protect and guard what was done and the others continued to construct the rest. We need to guard jealously what we have cause its only to those who practice to do so that are trusted with more by God.
This is the power of partnership - where your brother, your sister is able to stand strong with spear for you and join you in battle for things you are struggling with.
Oh How I love partnership! - Who is your partner?
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