MIDWEEK CONNECTION
As the Lord continues to guide us into this new phase of the ministry, we’re receiving confirmation everywhere we turn. Sunday's prophetic message from Abby Abildness was the absolute most profound word we've ever received.
Abby was given a word for us while she was in Iraq. While ministering with the pastor who requested for her to come to his town, she observed many similarities of that pastor there and Pastor Chris here in Harrisburg. The similarities were so profound that she had to come and share it with us.
That church of 15-25 people had gone 10 years with little growth or change. For 10 years, that pastor had been praying for a million souls. His first 3 converts were killed by ISIS, ten years ago when his church first started. That left him almost afraid to lead any others to Christ. For ten years he has had this prayer in his heart, for a million souls.
Meanwhile, back here in America, in Harrisburg, PA, we have been holding to a prophetic promise that came to us in our first year that thousands and thousands would be touched by this ministry.
Like me, the pastor in Iraq also works in the government. He's also a technical specialist. He also moves in the prophetic. He also has been waiting a long time for the promises of God to be fulfilled.
Due to the onslaught of the Islamic Jihadist known as ISIS, a million refugees have been forced into the town of this only remaining Christian church in that dangerous region. That church has suddenly gone from 15-25 attendees to, thousands of people almost overnight. That pastor and church are stationed only 30 miles from the headquarters of ISIS and they refuse to flee.
Abby came to share with Urban Life, our prophetic destiny, which is very similar to that church in Iraq. God is preparing us to be a safe haven and a refuge during a time of crisis that is coming to America. Abby confirmed what we have been telling you for many months.
Islamic Jihadist, like ISIS, are now in America. Just this week, ISIS sent out an audio message for their followers to begin blowing up roads and bridges in the United States and to begin attacking American citizens in their homes. I think it's time for us to get ready for whatever is about to happen in this nation and right here in this city. It's time for us to prepare for thousands.
The prophetic word through Abby was this:
"A little one shall become a thousand, And a small one a strong nation. I, the Lord, will hasten it in its time.” ----Isaiah 60:22
She gave us several exhortations and prophetic promises this past Sunday:
• Chris and Carol Green were sent to reach more than Harrisburg. God is going to take them and this message to the nations.
• This ministry is like the principle of the Kingdom of God and the mustard seed. It started off very small and has been growing undetected until one day it sprouts forth and the tree grows and the branches extend. And it will provide shelter for many. This ministry is a place of refuge and a safe haven.
• These flags on your walls represent the many nations where God is going to send you.
• God has used you and the emphasis on family to show His order and desire for families. You have been modeling it all these years. I was blessed that you were moved to tears while talking about your wife. Your sons have been with you in ministry. You have lived out God's desire and plan for families in practical everyday life.
• I thought when I met Pastor Chris that he was a powerful man of God, but when I met his wife, then I saw the power behind the man of God. God is calling the women to step forth in your royal (Queen) authority.
• As I watched you on the platform with all the equipment, I saw you broadcasting. Somehow God is going to have you broadcasting.
We can’t procrastinate and wait until the crisis hits and we can’t start getting prepared AFTER a thousand people show up. We need to get ready right now.
Is your household ready to minister to people who are desperate? Are you ready to give sound Biblical guidance to someone who needs Jesus? Are you ready to serve, even when it is totally inconvenient for your lifestyle and future plans? Are you ready to serve others even when you feel like you need someone to help you?
If whether you answered yes or no to any of these questions, it’s time to get ready to become a thousand. That’s the word God gave us and that’s how we’re going to respond.
You see, Carol and I don’t take a “wait and see” attitude when it comes to God’s word. When God gives us a word (a command or a promise) we start preparing immediately. We adjust our plans, change our plans, or we rearrange our time to accommodate God’s agenda over our own.
Unless you do that in response to God’s word, then you’re still just playing church. You’re still operating in unbelief or rebellion. There’s no other reason in God’s eyes. There are only three responses to the word of God: obedience, unbelief or rebellion. Only one is acceptable in His sight.
God says we will become a thousand, so Chris and Carol are going to prepare this ministry to handle a thousand.
That’s why the change in our church schedule. We’re preparing now.
One of the things that keeps Harrisburg floundering in debilitating mediocrity and sloth, is the “wait and see” attitude when it comes to responding to God’s word. Wait and see simply means, you are like Doubting Thomas. You won’t believe it unless you see it first. Well, faith doesn’t wait. Faith responds to God like His promises have already come forth. Faith says, YES LORD. I OBEY YOU, RIGHT NOW!
Our preparation looks like this in October:
- 31-Day Prayer Watch (STARTING TODAY) Follow THIS LINK for details.
- Friday evening prayer (6:00PM – 7:15PM) every Friday in October at the United Church Center
- Sunday, October 5th and 19th Intercessory Prayer Team (11:00am – 12:15pm)
- Sunday, October 12th and 26th Hope for America Evangelism Preparation (11:00am – 1:00pm)
