old and new testament has done nothing for its appearance, but I love my Jack Hayford NKJV Spirit Filled Life version.
One evening as I reached for Psalm 83 (a prophetic witness regarding current events in Israel) I became aware the jacket covering my hard back edition was upside down. I decided to have a tidy - and as I replaced the original cover I noticed three names in the panel of editors and contributors. Reinhart Bonnke, Bill McCartney and Raleigh Washington.
It never ceases to amaze me how the Lord has sent the words of these men into my life at various
stages of my spiritual journey and how they have encouraged, strengthened and inspired my walk.
Bill McCartney and Raleigh Washington turning the spotlight on my Hebrew Lord.
But there is one unknown humble servant of Yahshua who will pass unrecognised through the halls of fame and celebrity in this world, both religious and secular. This diminutive widow walks the city streets and alleyways wrapping her arms around the unwashed, unloved, so called dregs of society, telling them "Jesus loves you - repent - and He will help you turn your life around".
In the most expensive street in the city she knelt to pray for a young man in the gutter whilst a parade of the successful and wealthy in their immaculate fashion drifted in and out of the exclusive designers stores literally ignoring the wasted form with obvious contempt. Having established he wasn't quite dead even the police left her to minister to the man who she eventually revived with a much needed drink, some food, practical advice and gentle witness. She is truly "A pure flame" Matthew 23.15
reflecting Her saviour's compassion for the poor, hungry, broken and fallen, shining His light in this very dark world.
Without the love of God (not merely church growth) and a love for people (not merely heads to count) at its core religious enthusiasm can only ultimately inflict deep scars and permanent damage on the Christian witness in a community city or nation. (Reinhart Bonnke - from Aflame with Passion for World Evangelism)
In James Robison's article "Restoration" he quotes Ezekiel v 11 - 12 - and comments
"God, then and now, wants His people to be directly related to Him, hearing from Him, responding to Him and living from His abundant life.
HE HAS NEVER WAVERED FROM HIS COMMITMENT TO RESTORE THE INTIMATE LOVE RELATIONSHIP THAT WAS LOST IN EDEN.
Surely the Lord will bless all those involved in this wonderful study bible which has touched so many lives.
It takes seed planted by the written word or someone like Audrey reaching out in genuine love, without personal agenda, to fan the flame and bring the prodigals home. Rauna May (the Canadian evangelist) once commented "don't be surprised if people spit at you when they realise you are a Christian - they have been badly hurt in the past by so called Christians.
Amos 5.21 - 23 - Its not ritualistic, empty sacrifices and mock solemnity, but it is all about getting hands dirty and following in the footsteps of the Shepherd King.
I salute my dear sister in the Lord and am ever grateful for her friendship and guidance. Although she is now 77 years old Audrey continues her street mission to reach the lost boys all victims of this world. May the Lord be a mighty hedge of protection around her and may He hold her in the palm of His Hands until the day when He will surely say "well done - good and faithful servant"
Victim
News flash on my T.V. screen
another boy dies in his teens.
He'd had enough and who would care,
the final trip - his empty stare.
His choice to follow friends and peers,
drown his sorrows, fight his fears.
Did they tell you little one,
success achievement equals fun.
There's nothing more to life than this,
the world portrayed as endless bliss.
You couldn't hack the winning scene,
became part of the dealer's dream.
Learning from a tender age,
to demand the current rage.
Coloured box that filled your space,
childhood lost without a trace.
Manipulation of the mind,
standards of the mass defined.
She tried to help,
she came to say,
Jesus loves you, please just pray,
and as your young life ebbed away
you left this world, forgiven.
Talitha Hills
2003
Although I was not aware of Audrey's street mission in 1994 she was directly involved with the distribution of the Reinhard Bonnke's booklet Minus to Plus which started my journey home to the Father. For the last twelve years I have been privileged to be her sister in Yahshua as she continues to mentor many people through the battles and temptations most Christians continue to attract. I thank the Lord for His messenger. I am honoured to be her friend and know she is precious to the Lord. Her crown of glory surely waits in His Kingdom to come.
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