Communication skills...

Sorry for the Blog silence – all sorts of reasons, and I could even blame the loss of internet connection at Kings this week. How did we manage before the techno revolution? I actually wrote a letter this week, which was a novelty!

Talking of communication (well I was, sort of) last week was Prayer & Fasting – a gathering for 2 days, 3 times a year, of Newfrontiers leaders from across the UK. It’s always a very inspiring and faith building time as well as a great opportunity to catch up with many good friends. On this occasion I guess there were around 600 of us gathered at Peterborough. As I was saying, communication. You may have caught word of Lakeland, Florida where there are reports of some quite astonishing / amazing healings and experiences of God’s presence. Well, following reports from someone who has recently visited, Terry made some helpful observations that I will précis and pass on. Firstly, this ‘move of God’ is being communicated largely through the God Channel, and so the emphasis of that means of communication may need to be taken into account. Then there are some unusual things being reported in terms of people’s personal experiences (encounters with angels etc). At this point it is important that we hold good doctrine alongside our passion to see God move, lives changed & His name glorified. We use our brains, examine Scripture, and are not afraid to challenge things that may appear to be contrary. Then lastly, there would seem to be some wonderful stories of God’s presence and power, changing lives and healing bodies, and we praise God for that, and seek God to come move in greater measure in our lives, cities and churches. Helpful counsel.

And what a wonderful time of prayer followed!

So keep hungry for God and His presence whilst loving and honouring His Word, and may we see His Kingdom reign evidenced in wonderfully changed lives!

Goff