I am truly amazed at the work of God across the globe. This trip has confirmed in me God's desire for the whole church and the foundation which He is laying. My heart has been elarged and my spirit strengthened and I can not imagine what I would have missed had I disobeyed God. It makes sense to me now why we came under so much attack as a team weeks and even months before this mission. The work that has been launched in Kenya has been nothing less than extraordinary and it is on God's heart to do the same in Joplin.
Their is much to be said, but i must share concerning our trip to muranga. I only wish I could articulate well enough to paint a picture worthy of this adventure. Driving around 70 to 80 mph dodging huge pot holes while barely missing many vehicles head on was just the beginning. The amazing things was I was laughing so hard that I was crying because it was just so ridiculous how crazy this was. This was of course the grace of God. Well, I was thinking ok we will be stopping in this little town on the streets next to the markets and join up with an open air meeting here. That was not the case. The next thing I know we were in the middle of the jungle on a mud path sliding from right to left nearing by only feet if not inches from heading down the side of a cliff which would have been my appearing before the King Jesus. Well thank God for protective angels for they surely were our protection, it was so mindblowing at one point no one could even pray in their own language anymore, but with tongues. After about 45 minutes of this trek we arrived at the small village where hundreds of barefooted children running around in the mud, a few drunk old guys and an open air preacher was speaking on this 3 foot tall platform concerining the gospel.
I truly felt i had been initiated into the missionary life, if this was not what Hudson Taylor, Brainerd, and Paul the Apostle had not experienced then take me now Lord I was not ready to see the real thing. Seriously, it was quite surreal, their were spirits of violence and mocking all around while at the same time a grace from God to break through with the gospel because this was the call of God for these people at that moment. Larry, John, Jeff, and I all shared and while you would just expect miracles would just break out all over the place this was not the case.
Though many children responded to the call several youth standing against a wall in the background were laughing and mocking the whole event. The Lord spoke to Larry and we went over to the youth and begin preaching the gospel and God begin exposing their hearts and the laughing ceased while the Spirit had their attention. So all the while people were still preaching on the platform and this went on until dark. They had just a couple of lights to light the platform and mostly darkness covered the area. We were also beginning to realize if the rains came in again we may be staying in this village for many more days. Finally we had to leave because the storms were coming in and yes a couple of the youth did give their lives to Christ, praise the Lord.
On the way back, lets just say we were within inches of not making it out of there. I could go one, but I am weary, but my spirit is strong. The Lord is doing something here and we can not wait to see the release coming to Joplin and for that matter in nations all over the world. God will have a pure spotless bride for His Son. I have seen this more clearly than ever before.
I just pray that God will right now begin to release the fullness of His purposes in Joplin in the hearts of the people at Citiwide and all over, Spirit of God come and awaken the church to its true identity and the power available for those who believe, God wants to do something miraculous, the question is not if, but when and who. Lets hasten together the coming of the Lord Jesus to His people and believe for everything the Law and the Prophets have spoke of. I am so excited to see my friends in Joplin and impart what the Lord has done, and by the way we and many others will begin going to the nations as the Lord is calling us to this work, so pray for financial breakthrough and really contend for this release, we need this so please contend and pray for protection from the enemy for surely counter attack is at hand and on the way for what the Lord has done through His servants.
A wave has begun and its momentum is building up to cover the whole earth, the Lord will be exalted as King and all people wll bow down and confess. I bless you and look forward to seeing all of you, I love you and know God is doing something just as spectacular in our area, stay fervent, God is not like a man He can not lie He will fulfill every promise and purpose he has in his heart for Joplin. Praise God.
Mike
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