The God Who Speaks - May (barely) newsletter

Dear Listener,

Just checking in with this months newsletter... I've been up to my ears in prayer, pastoring, researching, lecturing and listening. Our fellowship continues to face the bombardments of life. The most pressing biblical texts have been the words of Jesus, "For everyone will be salted with fire," and the quote from Hebrews/Haggai: "Everything that can be shaken, will be shaken." Sigh. Please pray for Fresh Wind, even just for this moment.

In this midst of this, we've heard a few sobering (but not condemning) messages from the Lord. I've included two of them at www.clarion-journal.ca. One is a message reviewing FORGIVENESS (the featured article) and another recalls our ALLEGIANCE to the Kingdom of God (the second article - via Eric H. Janzen). Please give them a read. They lead to the following questions which, if pursued carefully with Jesus, should lead to MAJOR breakthroughs in our communion with Him.

1. Lord, is there anyone from whom I am withholding forgiveness and mercy (and thereby creating distance from you)?

2. Lord, is there anything that is directly competing for my allegiance to you and your kingdom? Kind of heavy questions. The type that leads to a wrestle... but perhaps also to a new place in my life with God!

Finally, if you REALLY want to open up your ears to hear more clearly, I recommend Jason Upton's new release, "1200 Feet Below Sea Level." It's coming on CD and already available on ITunes. Jason's commitment to hearing God's voice shows up all over the album. He's a prophetic voice that I trust because he is so committed to the Jesus of the Gospels. Simply put, he helps me hear God better.

Blessings to you,

See you sooner next time I think,

Brad Jersak