We had a wonderful time coming together from the North, South, East and West of the North Island. People known or unknown to one another coming together in unity, in lo
ve, with healing, forgiveness, and restoration. It was a beautiful time as we shared what we had been given by the Lord to bring, whether it was food, a word in season, a challenge, or the joy as laughter was heard in the midnight hours. Rest and refreshment was had, prayer and prophecy all being a part of the weekend along with encouragement, direction and inspiration.
Some of the words that came forth for us all that we believed God was saying was:
1. Draw near to me and I will draw near to you. That God is a rewarder of those who seek him. A real encouragement and push to draw near to God in this hour. What is eternal life – to know God and be known by him.
2. Revelations 3 2024 The year of the open door – People saw double doors of blessing, favor and presence of God. There are open doors and we need to take the opportunities that present themselves and walk through them.
3. God is exposing the disobedience to him.
4. Let God arise and his enemies be scattered.
5. To awake. Many have fallen asleep, have an impression of being on fire but in fact are asleep and need to wake up and strengthen what remains. Rev 3:1-2 Along with this many have been ‘stuck’ in the walls, the walls of offense, the wall of not knowing the next step etc. and they are waiting for someone to release them from being stuck, but Jesus has already set us free and we need to make that choice to believe the word of God and move from the places that have held us.
7. God is bringing the prodigal’s home. Those who were once in him but have wandered away coming back ‘home’, not only in the spirit but also in location returning people to their maraes and the places they once grew up – their roots.
Some of the key scriptures that came out were:
1 Thess 5:1-9
Isaiah 45
Rev 12
Phil 1: 6 -12
A word I brought:
“Today is the day of salvation.
Do not linger, do not wait for tomorrow will come and today will be gone.
The opportunity to seek my face will be gone and a new day will dawn.
A new day as war marches upon the land, the army of man verses the army of God.
The battle lines are being drawn up, the strategies are being put in place. Do not linger, do not wait, decide this day whom you will serve because tomorrow you will need to take your stand.”
And for more on this and the context that was brought with it, please check out the youtube link on facebook that has the message on it.
Esther Bell shared a word that summed all that the Lord brought really well.
“Arise My love, My beautiful one
I am your redeemer
The One who sits enthroned on your heart.
My name is Jesus.
I am your sovereign
Listen to the words I speak,
for I am your wholeness,
your completeness,
your restoration,
your matchless treasure,
I am your truth,
your witness,
your hope,
your glory
and the lifter of your head.
Be that as it may, I am that I am,
No man can come to the Father but by Me.
Repent for the falseness that you chose to follow,
and follow Me, I have place you in houses and in times.
My times are anointed with truth and with treasure.
Submit to My word,
Submit to My way.
Speak life not death over this nation.
I am the truth not death
Speak Me over this nation.”
Some Testimonies from the event:
“We all were rewarded some new experience and encounter with a deposit of God’s Glory placed within us. I have been further leaning into this deeper revelation to grasp the more we are promised these last few days. Thank you dearly for this enlargement, your inspiration and commitment towards our growth and fellowship remains special for me.…”(P)
“I’m still meditating on the awesomeness of God. What a weekend it was. Meeting you and Jim, the worship team and all the beautiful friends we made. I have had wonderful moments of revelation all day every day. I have a boldness now to act immediately as the Holy Spirit prompts me. I feel the presence of the Lord every moment.” (H)
“Thank you once again for providing the most space to love, live and learn. I would like to testify that God has set me free no longer afraid to step into my purpose” (M)
“I wanted to say thank you for how you heard from God to call this gathering. I found myself again. Also I tied myself back to Maori and what a gift the Lord has given in this. What a special, special opportunity.” (K)
So it was a great time had by all with the Lord powerfully touching each one of us in different ways. So we wait for next year and what the Lord will do as we gather together then.
With thanks,
Sarah Chamberlin
