A WHIRLWIND OF FAITH

Bangkok, Thailand  l  05.29.08

A WHIRLWIND OF FAITH

The past two weeks have been an absolute whirlwind. I am suddenly beginning to feel the effects of it now as I’m sitting in the Bangkok Airport drinking coffee and trying hard to stay awake. I leave in a few hours on a direct flight back to Israel. It seems like just yesterday I was there with Kate for The Call on the global day of prayer. Since that moment, I’ve visited four distinct countries spanning across Asia which tell four remarkable stories of how God is moving all over the world. I feel like out of everyone out there in humanity, I have no reason to possess any lack of faith in my life. God has graciously given me a view  into His moves across the world that people seldom get to see…especially with the little time I’ve been alive. I am just a kid still…and I have to pinch myself sometimes when I doubt Him for simple things. I just don’t have an excuse now nor will I for the rest of my life after the adventure I’ve been on with God for the last two years.

After the incredible BURN launch in Nepal last week…we spent some very brief time New Delhi, India with some of the most humble people I have ever met. A group of 15 pastors traveled overnight on a 14 hour train ride (you dont wanna know what these trains are like) from the Punjab region of India (near Pakistani border) to be trained up and released in planting “presence based” churches and houses of prayers among the unreached parts of NW India. It was one of the most humbling experiences of my life to say the least. I am no where near qualified to teach these guys on anything…their dedication, work ethic, and passion far exceeds mine in every facet. Just being in the room with them and watching them pray and worship was so inspiring to me. Nevertheless…I poured out all that I had within me in the 5 sessions we had together before I had to fly out to Indonesia that night. Gods presence fell as I started to teach on it and that made much easier as we just fell into it together. There were some massive and deep workings imparted to these Indian firebrands that I can’t even imagine…i just felt a release of GOD on them. It was very powerful to witness and an honor to be apart of. As I flew out to Bali…I just thanked God that He showed up so their time and energy wasn’t wasted. It could have easily been a different story if God wasn’t there. India is ready for a massive inferno…and I believe their passion and fervor God is stirring up will astound the world.

I’m not gonna lie…my time in Bali, Indonesia was a very intense experience. Although it was my third time on what has been dubbed “the island of the gods”…the Spiritual atmosphere has never been more active and alive. As I visited our first long term BURN team, we all believe and feel there is a transition taking place in their mission. God has brought them through some intense “schooling” the past three months, but they have never been more unified with one heart and one vision for their purpose in the largest muslim nation in the world. We experienced some incredible healing and restoration of the Holy Spirit and I believe they are ready to fly higher and farther than ever before. From the moment my feet hit the ground to the moment we drove to the airport…God granted open doors with the top apostolic leaders of the entire nation. I have been calling out to them for wisdom, guidance, discernment and support. I HAVE BEEN ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY AT WHAT GOD HAS DONE. He has flung the doors wide open for the BURN 24-7 to be in relationship with great heros of the faith - men and women who have risked it all for Gods Presence and His glory in that nation and are thriving in His favor and revival in this hour!! There is no explanation for that kind of favor for people who do not deserve it other than this simple truth: God wants his name glorified and lifted high in Indonesia. The team will be an integral part of The Call launching on August 18th in Jakarta that will be the largest gathering of youth in the nations history!! That is only the beginning of what is ahead for that team!! I am so proud of them and believe they will truly be apart of seeing that nation set on fire for the glory of God!

In Nepal He’s pouring out His glory…In India He’s pouring out His glory….In Turkey He’s pouring out His glory…In Indonesia He’s pouring out His glory…and all roads lead back to Jerusalem - where He will continue to pour out His glory until His gorgeous feet touch down on the Mount of Olives and He walks through the eastern gate revealing His glory to all of humanity!!

Thats where I’m headed!! Pray for us as we launch PUBLIC worship and prayer on the Mount of Olives May 20-June 10!! This has never been done in this manner before…especially with the governments approval!! I’ll be leading worship on May 31st and June 1st….please and pray and contend for a release of a fresh wave over the Jews and Arabs in Jerusalem!!

More to come…

_sean