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A Change in the Winds

There is something about investing your life for this generation. Over the past few
years, I have been involved with Gateways Beyond International (GBI). An
intensive discipleship program based in Cyprus, to train, equip and launch
emerging leaders into world outreach, teaching them to grow in the character of
Jesus and imparting an understanding of God's heart for Israel whilst preparing
them to lead by serving and releasing them to multiply the same in others.

GBI Cyprus is Messianic and Gentile believers committed to daily worship and
prayer, discipleship training, and world outreach. Living under the reign of God in
every aspect of daily life, observing the weekly celebration of the Shabbat and the
cycle of Biblical feasts. Our mandate is to help hasten the soon return of the Lord.

My heart is to see a generation raised and set on fire for Jesus – to become His
‘burning ones’ totally consumed by Him. In this generation I see a need to be
removed from the distractions that life brings and I believe that this discipleship
training programme gives a place for people to grow and find their place in God’s
heart.

The weather has changed here in Kilsyth. A north wind is blowing bring the temperature down to almost freezing. As I ponder the change that life often brings, I see the need for being supple and soft. For me, that means being open and ready to move. Where are you at in life? are the winds of change blowing. Know that God who began a good work in you, will be faithful to complete it.

Old for New

Out with the old,

In with the new.

Straight swap:

One for the other;

Better over Best;

Great for good.

Ultimately --

Life over death

Choosing today life, Better, Great, the One!

World Cup

The season draws out emotions rarely aired in any other setting. In the space of 90mins, there is laughter, crying, cheering and sinking in dismay. Nothing is withheld as 22 men play on some turf with one fixed gaze - to put the ball in the back of the net. Some win, some lose. The passion is obvious as you see grown men cry before thousands defeated and deflated whilst others do flips and jump with sheer joy, excitment and glee.

Amidst one such game, I pondered this life in relation to the passion I see here. I remember many a time when a pastor stated that we need to have as much passion, worshipping and giving our all in life, as is seen on and off the football pitch. What a challenge when you closely observe this competition.

My choice today is to give my all in life, in worship, in loving.

O Cyrpus, Stand with the Righteous

Sending Rain to a dry and weary land,
Forming the Streams in the Desert.
Standing in the gap as the rain begins to fall,
Watching as the dams are filled.

A song arose, O Cyprus, Stand with the Righteous. A gathering of people from all over the Island with one accord. Worship and Intercession over a small very significant island called Cyprus. Over this past few weeks, our community has hosted a conference for the Island bringing them together to learn more about worship and intercession. Following this, a group from Paphos came to our base to learn about evangelism. Our presence on the Island has increased more and more and the years progress. God is using this community to impact a whole nation - North and South - I believe. In a couple of weeks, the second year team will be heading to the northern part of the Island to walking the footsteps of Paul! We are expectant to receive an even greater burden to see this Island united under God. Testimony of the people of this nation stepping out with words of knowledge, prophectic words and releasing blessing. What an amazing time.

Israel 2010

Our 5 hour delay did not stop our Joy as we finally landed in Israel:

Our hostel was really a bit grotty so we took to the beach for our first sleep and a brunch of Falafels:

For the past few days, I have been busy along with the rest of the team working on a Moshav - clearing the grounds and cleaning the windows in preparation for a retreat centre! This morning the sun arose to a rather misty land.

GTS 2010

TO BRING FROM A LOWER PLACE TO A HIGHER; TO LIFE UP; TO RAISE; AS, TO ELEVATE A WEIGHT, A FLAGSTAFF ETC…

TO RAISE TO A HIGHER STATION; TO PROMOTE; AS, TO ELEVATE TO AN OFFICE. OR TO A HIGH SOCIAL POSITION.

TO EXALT; TO ENNOBLE; TO DIGNIFY; AS, TO ELEVATE THE MIND OF CHARACTER.

TO RAISE TO A HIGHER PITCH. OR TO A GREATER DEGREE OF LOUDNESS; SAID OF SOUNDS; AS TO ELEVATE THE VOICE.

Phil 3:12-14

“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus”