3. To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. Isaiah 61:3 (King James Version) (KJV)
We had a wonderful time of worship at our church this evening where we used pen and paper to express our worship to God. The challenge was firstly to think back of a recent encounter we had with the Lord, and then to draw or write what we remember. I had a distinct moment, which I want to share with you here.
I was on the 2nd last round of the final day 7-round prayerwalk around the lake when I saw 4 people around a fire just getting some heat - and I realised that fire was made to last a short while for heating only - and I knew they didn't have food. I was a way past them when I asked the Lord if I should buy them some food from the local foodsellers. Then I started discussing this with the Lord and wondered whether I should or not. The Lord showed me clearly: My son, the compassion that you have ... is MY compassion. It touched me - and I knew ... don't question this compassion - buy the food and bless them. I was so glad i did...
Today's walk started off with some 35 people from the Healingworld Church which is right across the lake, who joined me for the very first round. It was such a blessing to share in praying and to just praise and worship the Lord as we walked. I overheard someone praying and reffering to the lake as dead water, and praying to the Lord - Here are our ashes Lord - will you please turn it into beauty...
I drew a second picture in church. Two hands outstretched, holding a heap of ashes. the ashes were too much for the hands and were falling from the sides. From the side of the paper I drew tears falling. I wrote on the paper:
HE WILL TURN YOUR ASHES INTO BEAUTY
The congregation started praying and like usual some prayers were short and others longer. Then I heard this prayer: "Lord thank You for turning our ashes into beauty" - and the Lord nudged me in my heart - go give her this picture.
I was scared - but went over and asked, why did you say that about ashes for beauty. She said she has never prayed in church and the Holy Spirit just impressed on her to say thank you for Him turning her ashes into beauty. I asked if there were lots of tears going with that - she said yes, and i said to her - here is your picture. She was overwhelmed. I believe the Lord really wanted her to see that He meant business with her and that He really gave her beauty for ashes.
And so I feel in my heart to say to the christians in Boksburg. He will give you "beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness"
I have prayed over the things in the daily feedback here - and we now give it over to the Lord. Please keep Boksburg in your prayers, and don't be surprised if you find me moving there for a time ...
I just want to thank everyone who emailed me from foreign countries to say you are walking with me in the spirit. I also want to say that there was even a young girl in a wheelchair who wrote to me saying she is in - walking with me in the spirit. What an encouragement.
May I encourage you to walk out from this day on - talking to God as you walk. If you never did it - just in your mind pray and say, Lord Jesus, thank you for walking with me. And just talk to Him as you go ... you will start hearing Him.
Boksburg - here is a gem that I believe the Lord wants you to know:
Isaiah 45:3 (New Living Translation)(NLT)
3 And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness--secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name
We had a wonderful time of worship at our church this evening where we used pen and paper to express our worship to God. The challenge was firstly to think back of a recent encounter we had with the Lord, and then to draw or write what we remember. I had a distinct moment, which I want to share with you here.
I was on the 2nd last round of the final day 7-round prayerwalk around the lake when I saw 4 people around a fire just getting some heat - and I realised that fire was made to last a short while for heating only - and I knew they didn't have food. I was a way past them when I asked the Lord if I should buy them some food from the local foodsellers. Then I started discussing this with the Lord and wondered whether I should or not. The Lord showed me clearly: My son, the compassion that you have ... is MY compassion. It touched me - and I knew ... don't question this compassion - buy the food and bless them. I was so glad i did...Today's walk started off with some 35 people from the Healingworld Church which is right across the lake, who joined me for the very first round. It was such a blessing to share in praying and to just praise and worship the Lord as we walked. I overheard someone praying and reffering to the lake as dead water, and praying to the Lord - Here are our ashes Lord - will you please turn it into beauty...
I drew a second picture in church. Two hands outstretched, holding a heap of ashes. the ashes were too much for the hands and were falling from the sides. From the side of the paper I drew tears falling. I wrote on the paper:
HE WILL TURN YOUR ASHES INTO BEAUTY
The congregation started praying and like usual some prayers were short and others longer. Then I heard this prayer: "Lord thank You for turning our ashes into beauty" - and the Lord nudged me in my heart - go give her this picture.
I was scared - but went over and asked, why did you say that about ashes for beauty. She said she has never prayed in church and the Holy Spirit just impressed on her to say thank you for Him turning her ashes into beauty. I asked if there were lots of tears going with that - she said yes, and i said to her - here is your picture. She was overwhelmed. I believe the Lord really wanted her to see that He meant business with her and that He really gave her beauty for ashes.
And so I feel in my heart to say to the christians in Boksburg. He will give you "beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness"
I have prayed over the things in the daily feedback here - and we now give it over to the Lord. Please keep Boksburg in your prayers, and don't be surprised if you find me moving there for a time ...
I just want to thank everyone who emailed me from foreign countries to say you are walking with me in the spirit. I also want to say that there was even a young girl in a wheelchair who wrote to me saying she is in - walking with me in the spirit. What an encouragement.
May I encourage you to walk out from this day on - talking to God as you walk. If you never did it - just in your mind pray and say, Lord Jesus, thank you for walking with me. And just talk to Him as you go ... you will start hearing Him.
Boksburg - here is a gem that I believe the Lord wants you to know:
Isaiah 45:3 (New Living Translation)(NLT)
3 And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness--secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name
Comments
Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, a quiet mind, kind acts, well-doing, faith,
Gal 5:23 Gentle behaviour, control over desires: against such there is no law.
When we choose to walk in the Spirit we put the selfnature to death, it becomes Ashes, so that the fruit of the Spirit, His Beauty, can be seen in us and touch the lives of many... In Boksburg or where-ever we go.
May the Lord bless your further walk with Him
Inge Lyck, Denmark
This really worked for me thanks so much.