Thursday, December 20, 2012

A Most Amazing Prayer Meeting: Prayer Note #100



Dutch Sheets tells us, “In 1988 I was invited to England with a dear friend of mine, Michael Massa, to teach for a week.

Two intercessor friends of our from England, Derek Brant and Lew Sunderland, had invited us to minister to a group of about 40 representing the four British Isles (England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland). 


   I didn’t realize several things going into the week.

First, I didn’t factor in the combined years of intercession represented by the group – Lew alone had been interceding for England nearly 30 years. 

This small, insignificant detail meant simply that anything could happen. 


   Second, I didn’t know the Holy Spirit was going to show up with such intensity that on the final evening I wouldn’t be able to finish my message.

   When I paused and said, ‘The presence of God is so strong, I just cannot continue,’ a spirit of repentance and intercession for England came upon everyone and lasted all night. 


   Without question, it became one of the most amazing prayer experiences of my life. 


   Third, I wasn’t aware at the time that God was calling me to and giving me spiritual authority for the nation of England. I had received prophetic  words and Scriptures from individuals speaking of a call to the nations.

   And I had certainly felt this was true, but wasn’t aware of a particular call for England, nor of the divine authority accompanying it.


   However, I wasn’t sure I wanted such a calling, and must admit I didn’t fully embrace it.” 


Today’s Prayer Note #100A Most Amazing Prayer Meeting, taken from Dutch Sheets’ book, Intercessory Prayer (215, 216)


 Acts 13:2"As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, 'Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."


The next Prayer Note: 12/25: England’s Call to a Reluctant Prophet: Prayer Note #101

Today’s quote:   Ginger Garrett said, "You may not spend Christmas morning in a stable {like Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus}. You may get a room at the inn. You may even finish your shopping and bake the cookies and decorate the tree. 

But should your body become weary, if your path becomes difficult, and if nothing goes as planned, remember that you can embrace Christmas right where you are. You don't have to wait for peace, because peace didn't wait for you. It is here now. Kneel at the manger and see. It is Jesus." [taken from "In Touch" magazine, pg 31, 12/12 issue.]
Our thought for today:  Benny Hinn - "Our measure of faith, given upon salvation, grows from hearing God's word and fellowship with other believers."
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Tomorrow’s post:  Dance of the Butterflies  Carol Guthrie Heilman

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