Category: testemony (Page 2 of 2)

The title of this post is only the most recent thought I have had on a subject many of us may have heard. So many prophecies have been given concerning Zion. Of those, the ones about the “wells being re-dug” are numerous. When I have heard these I often pictured a particular park in Zion. A park located on the south side of the town. This park is Ophir park on the corner of 31st. St. and Sheridan Rd. At the time I didn’t understand why, but now its more clear. This park has a stream running through it. Very little water is in it. Although it does flow, it moves slowly and around many obstacles.

First lets talk about the name “Ophir.” It means “fruitful region” by Hitchcocks Bible name dictionary. Ophir also appears in scripture many times. Referencing the fine gold found in that area. When you read about it the impression is that its of the finest gold found. King Solomon would send ships to Ophir just for the gold. You will also find it mentioned in Job and Isaiah.

All of this has come to my attention as I have been doing prayer walks down Sheridan Rd. in Zion. As I went past the park this last week I truly felt the Lord drawing me to this spot. The presence of the Holy Spirit was strong when I got there. So I went into the park to pray there specifically. Noticing that the stream was very shallow. With garbage in it. Sand bars that change the pattern of flow. Tree limbs, weeds and other stuff in it that doesn’t belong. The park itself is nice, but has many dead or nearly dead trees in it. As a whole the park is overgrown, weedy and just not taken care of properly.

So what does this all mean? Well by definition its not a “fruitful region.” No one would think it is by the dead trees and lack of overall care. The stream being shallow and having to go around such stuff in it that it appears to be stagnant. Then came this thought. How is it any different than the walk of much of God’s church? We may not be dead, but stagnant comes close. Where are the signs and wonders being done? Where is the “living water” flowing? Is it flowing? What obstacles have we put in the way? My prayers have been for God to raise up a remnant that will make a difference in this town. Willing to do what is asked of them by God. Going to where they are needed. Doing the will of Him who saved them.

I’ve also prayed for the “wells of living water” to flow freely again in Zion. To spring forth from the ground and bring healing to this land. Another prayer has been for the Holy Spirit’s fire to invade His church body. The church body on fire and in unity could set this town back on course to doing God’s will. Making a difference in the lives of the people of Zion and the region around it. This may sound typical, but I believe it can happen. All we need to do is listen and obey. Obey what our Lord is saying and freely saying yes. Yes I’m available for you Lord Jesus to do what is asked. We need to stop throwing garbage into the stream. Stop putting obstacles in the way. Remember its not about doing whats comfortable. Its about doing what is right by God. Saying yes to Him and His ways.

As a sign of all this happening I’ve asked God to show us. Let us know by having the dead trees coming back to life. Showing new life in them. Having the stream become larger and stronger. Flowing greatly and over flowing the banks. Do you believe in making a difference? Do you believe this can all happen? Then join me in prayer for Zion. Pray at home. Pray in the town. Just pray as the Lord would have you to. When this gets going it will reach into area’s north, south and west of Zion. Even crossing the Lake east and making a difference.

Thanks for reading and please share this posting with others. For all I want to do is to build and edify the Body of Christ.

Be blessed, Ken

Here I am today thinking about our family trip out to New Mexico to visit our daughter and her family. This trip has been eye opening for me to say the least. I had been having some really bad cramping in my left leg on this trip. I’ve had cramping before , but not this bad. It was bad enough to require stopping about every hour to hour and a half. That makes for a long trip becoming longer. When we got to our daughters, I went to a pharmacy and talked to a pharmacist about it. She said to take some minerals and stretch it out. Stopping a lot to do this. It worked ok, but the pain was still coming often while driving home. It was more bearable and easier to to get back my strength. I’m saying this because I see something here. It was my left (weaker) leg. The one that doesn’t do anything while driving. Its just there and relaxed. Bringing the thought of where the enemy will attack us. He will attack us at our weakest point. So I prayed about it and then some more prayer for it. So why wasn’t I healed? The answer may be as simple as God had other plans. These plans may have been to keep me in contact with Him. They may be an answer of not yet. What ever His reasons are I am thankful.

On our way home we were traveling behind the most resent big storm to hit this part of the south. We had gotten about 5 hours maybe 6 into our trip when we were detoured off I-40 and to the local town of Tucumcari, New Mexico. Apparently the storm had left quite a bit of ice on the road ahead of us. They shut down the interstate in the area. So as I was driving toward town I noticed US Highway 54 going north. I took it and asked my wife if she could find out where it went. She said that it went at an angle toward the northeast. Leading to Wichita, Kansas. As this was my goal we we left. To make things clear. I had been planning my route home based on this weather. Thinking I would avoid the worst part of the storm if I went up I-35 at Oklahoma City. But this storm had done its damage even closer to us than I thought. So God let me follow my plans as far as I could and then He made some changes. This path home took about 3 hours longer, but we made it home when we planned to.

While driving on Hwy 54 we were coming across roads with slick spots. Cars and trucks in the ditches on their sides and roofs. All this happened the day before or evening before. Rain was coming down as we went along. Making driving challenging for us. God had His hand around us keeping trouble away. I know this  and beleave this. So when someone tells you that God doesn’t exist or that even cares tell them they are wrong. God cares for His children. We know this by the story of the lost sheep. He went after the one because He cared about it. How much more does He care about us?

As I think about this trip there are signs all along that God is alive and that He will take care of us. We need to just let Him. How do we do this? By listening to Him. Praying all the time even when things are going alright. Also by being obedient to what He is saying. Follow His truths and word. They won’t do you wrong. Listen to what He has to say. For His words will not fail us. God knows whats best for us. If you get one of those “something is telling me” thoughts. Listen It just may be the Holy Spirit.

Be blessed, Ken