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Nothing is Everything

(The Forge Newsletter_August_2013)

 

But Simon answered and said to Him, "Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net." …. When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!" …. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men." (Luke 5:5-10)

 

peter fishPeter was well known as a good fisherman in Galilee. But one day people were told he was a sinner. Everyone was shocked. Even the night before he had gone out on the sea of Galilee and worked hard all night to catch fish. However, he confessed that he was a sinner after he had offered his boat for Jesus who was a carpenter. Then Peter left his boat and everything, and followed him. People who lived in Galilee were shocked not only because he was a sinner but also he left his family and everything, in order to follow Jesus.

 

1. Catching nothing is the first miracle and blessing

There are countless fish in Galilee even today. Therefore it is a real miracle for Peter to catch nothing after fishing all night. It is impossible to catch no fish in the sea of Galilee, unless someone manoeuvred the fish away from Peter purposely. This miracle may have been Gods will. We would call it a failure when we don't catch any fish. But I would rather call it the first miracle of God for Simon Peter. Those who have never had the first miracle of God, normally live in a routine life. Those who have a total failure experience are ready to receive the second miracle of God, which leads to catching two boatfuls of fish.

2. Is catching a lot the second miracle and blessing?

Thus those who experience the second miracle of God will know their true identity in Jesus. Peter never thought of him as a sinner because he had lived faithfully as a fisherman in Galilee. But he found himself as nothing but a sinner through seeing the second miracle. So he left Galilee, the place that had given him his old identity as a fisher-man, and it was his everything. He left in order to follow Jesus, who had given him a new identity, fisher-of-men, and his new destiny. If Jesus hadn't been everything to him, he wouldn't have left Galilee because he would have been caught by the fish that he caught.

3. Nothing is everything

I really want to know who I am, I have to experience EVERYTHING to NOTHING and NOTHING to EVERYTHING through the miracle of total failure. When I cannot do anything, I can find who I am. Peter thought he knew everything about catching fish in the Sea of Galilee and the carpenter knew nothing about it. But after the miracle of failure, Peter's pride was turned over by the carpenter's word. When I experience this second miracle of God, I realise that I am nothing but a sinner. Then I recognise that he is my everything and leave everything behind in order to follow him according to his word.

4. If you want to be perfect, sell and give everything

Catching a lot of fish wasn't Peter's miracle, it was being able to give up all the fish he caught. The reason why Jesus directed Peter to catch a lot of fish was to teach him how to give up what he had earned. But many people are caught by the fish that they have caught, or they are asking to Jesus to work together with them to catch more fish. Those who experience being nothing, can leave everything behind to follow the one who is everything and everlasting. But those who always have something, will work hard without listening nor resting, because they want to make everything; or make perfect the something they have.


Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. (Matthew 19:21-22)

 




[ A testimony from Journey of faith]

parisImpossible with man but Possible with God: Unexpected intercession and VISA
In response to the heart's desire of three young ladies who stay with Qday’s family to visit Paris, we travelled across France and Switzerland by car for 10days. We had good times of fellowship and prayer with our Eritrean and Swiss friends who live in Switzerland.

After travelling on to Paris, France, one sister in Christ served us by booking a hotel overlooking the Eiffel Tower, so that we could enjoy such a graceful time of praying and blessing that land and people. Especially we prayed for believers and spiritual leaders in Paris to awake and spring up as many waters in one heart to praise and glorify God. And we also prayed for political leaders to bring the restoration of justice and truth beyond race, ethnicity, and ideology by realizing God’s kingdom perspective. In addition, we prayed that there would be a move of repentance from the darkness in that culture, and that artists who reflect Heavenly arts can arise and be released.

Another unexpected thing in Paris is getting E country’s visa that is necessary for Middle East journey of the 3rd Forge. Because of email from one friend who stays in the neighbour country of E, we realized that we would better to get E visa in advance of travelling. But E country embassy in UK closed down. So people who stay in UK should go to the embassy in Paris, Dublin or Amsterdam and apply it. We were just in Paris and the embassy was in 25 minutes on foot from our Hotel. Without Invitation letter, 2 copies of photo, Travelling insurance documentation, and writing of Local accommodation, and Local address, we filled out application form.

And we waited our turn with praying. While waiting and praying, Lord told to one of us who were very passionate with spiritual warfare against E country. “I want you to go ti E country with my love.” Because of the lack of documents, getting visa was looks like impossible in common sense. But embassy staff gave express visa us for considering our early leaving of the next day to UK, with giving us such a favour like making colour photocopy.

 

 



[ Prayer & Intercession ]

missilesIs Syria going to be another Iraq or a trigger for World War III?

Why have many British MPs opposed David Cameron's Syria attack although Britain has been sending weapons to the rebels? Perhaps they don't want to see more unnecessary British blood shed, like the war in Iraq? Why does Obama strongly want to attack Syria although senators are opposing his war plan? Where has Iran's nuclear red line gone? Why has Egypt not been settled although they had a democratically elected president and government?


Why have Russia and Iran been supporting the Assad regime? Are we seeing another cold war: USA and Russia are both involved in this Syria war? Why did Obama apparently not protect his own Ambassador in Benghazi on September 11, 2012 and why has he been trying to cover up that incident? Why did a former NSA(National Security Agency) agent, Edward Snowden, have to run away from the USA as a fugitive? Why did Russia accept him as an asylum seeker although Barak Obama had strongly expressed his annoyance? Why are Saudi and Emirates supporting the military backed interim Egyptian government? What is the destiny of Egypt in these current chaotic situations? Are you in support of an attack on Syria or opposed to it? Why? Could this be a trigger of the Armageddon War?


The answers are waiting for our questions....and our prayers.

 

What is the Destiny of Egypt?
Often God creates completely new things in the chaos. “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, 'Let there be light!', and there was light.” (Genesis 1:2-3)


Egypt has been in the chaos, so she needs to hear the Word of God. God has got an amazing purpose in Egypt, so I think that he has allowed this chaos, so that he may create and fulfil his purposes in Egypt and through her in the Middle East and the nations.


And it will be for a sign and for a witness to the LORD of hosts in the land of Egypt; for they will cry to the LORD because of the oppressors, and He will send them a Saviour and a Mighty One, and He will deliver them. Then the LORD will be known to Egypt, and the Egyptians will know the LORD in that day, and will make sacrifice and offering; yes, they will make a vow to the LORD and perform it.(Isaiah 19:20-21)

 

babylonIsn't the USA too proud of herself?
I do appreciate America's role in history in various ways although there are negative examples that have been used by the enemy. They have helped the world practically and spiritually. They have sent out many missi
onaries over the last couple of centuries. They have been watching over this world as if they were international police. But they have been proud of themselves like the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar, who became like an animal. But if they repent, they will be redeemed for God's eternal purposes. When I was praying recently God gave me these words for the USA:


The king spoke, saying, "Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for a royal dwelling by my mighty power and for the honour of my majesty?" While the word was still in the king's mouth, a voice fell from heaven: "King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken: the kingdom has departed from you! And they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. They shall make you eat grass like oxen; and seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses." (Daniel 4:30-32)


And at the end of the time I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my understanding returned to me; and I blessed the Most High and praised and honoured Him who lives forever: For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, And His kingdom is from generation to generation. All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; He does according to His will in the army of heaven And among the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand Or say to Him, "What have You done?" (Daniel 4:34-35)

 

stevenBarak Obama has encouraged the Arab Spring or Arab Spree!
In August 2010, US President Barack Obama issued
the secret Presidential Study Directive 11, asking agencies to prepare for change. He made a major, but unannounced foreign policy shift regarding the relations to the states of the Arab world. Instead of supporting stability Barack Obama vowed to support change and democratisation in the Arab world. (source: Wikipedia)

Arab democracy brings Arab theocracy!

Israel has long been the only democratic country in the Middle East and nothing much has changed, although the Arab Spring has changed some governments from dictatorships. Even though Barak Obama's intention is to help the Arab World to have democratic governments, they are becoming theocratic, ie ruled by Islamic regimes. These transformed “democratic” Arab countries are planning to attack and to wipe Israel from the world map. They seem to have democratic elections but actually they are electing theocratic governments, ruled by Allah (the god of Islam).

This is not because of political issues but spiritual reasons
Why have almost all the Arab countries been trying to destroy Israel? This is not because of political issues but spiritual ones. The same reason Hitler tried to wipe out the Jews. The spirit of Islam knows God's eternal purpose, so he tries to destroy Israel, because God demonstrates his faithfulness, his covenant and his eternal purposes through Israel.

What we see happening in the Middle East is a horrible picture of war but God's promise of restoration and prophecy of returning are so clear. He is redeeming and restoring his people and his land for his name's sake. He is coming back as King of kings to reign and as Bridegroom to celebrate with his bride, One new Man, Jews and Gentiles. It is a time of disasters, but it is going to be the time of great celebration.

 


 

altar[ Place All on the Altar! ]

On Sunday 31st March 2013, I went to Penllergaer to walk with God. While I was walking, I heard, “Go back to the beginning!” This voice was lingering nearly all day. A few days previously, I had got a phone call from a friend of mine in Swansea. He was organising an Easter Egg Hunt for children on Monday 1st April and he wanted me to bring over my son Noah and family to Swansea on BCW site. I reluctantly went and found that Derwen Fawr house was opened.

Later on I called my younger son Yohan to come to the Blue Room with me because his conception and birth are deeply related to our journey of faith. I took a couple of photos of him in the room and I saw a card on the top of fire place. As soon as I looked at it, God spoke to me loudly and firmly. “Place All on the Altar!” On that card there were a few Bible scriptures and this hand writing. Only this sentence jumped out to me and convicted me. Later on I found that a lady sent this card last November from Penllergaer area. Isn't it interesting? One day I heard “Go back to the Beginning!” and the next day “Place All on the Altar!”

In January 2009, our family started going to the BCW sites every Sunday according to God's conviction, that he wanted us to redeem and restore the SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE of Rees Howells. Then the BCW sites were closed down and the college moved to England in July 2009. From that point I felt that God wanted us to redeem and restore the PHYSICAL PROPERTIES too, as part of the inheritance. Thankfully one of these has now been purchased and is being restored by Cornerstone Community Church, Singapore. So “Go back to the beginning” might mean that this journey is to redeem and restore the spiritual inheritance of Rees Howells only. Although I still don't know a lot of things, what I know is that I have to place all on the altar and I have placed BCW sites on the altar. Of course it was so hard for me but obedience is better than sacrifice.


It looks like my 4 years and 4 months intercessory journey with BCW sites has come to an end, although we are still pursuing Rees Howells spiritual inheritance and the picking up the baton of equipping Jews and Gentiles for the last harvest fields. But we are pursuing in redeeming his spiritual inheritance through the Forge vision.

 

waterfall2[ Unfinished Race with Rees Howells ]
Rees Howells purchased a fourth property, which is called Penllergaer, for Jewish children. He planned to bring at least 1000 Jewish children from Europe to the UK but he managed to bring only 12 children because Second World War began. On Friday 21st September, a Korean lady and Mathew Toller, a Messianic Jewish Rabbi wanted to visit the BCW sites. Three of us went and walked on Glenderwen, Derwen Fawr, Sketty Isaf and Penllergaer. As we got to Penllergaer waterfall, Mathew asked me about “The Forge” vision, which is raising up spiritual blacksmiths through setting up a centre for worship, intercession, mission and to raise up the next generation and to work for Jewish people at BCW sites.


At that point Mathew told me that Jewish people need to come to 'The Forge' to be equipped as missionaries and should go out to the nations of the world again. I really felt and prayed that is what Rees Howells left and we need to pick up. The Jews who will come might not be from Israel but from the USA and Europe, etc. It is very interesting because we didn't plan to go there at all on that day and the Jewish connection reopened up in our prayers in that place where Rees Howells prayed and planned.


When I was in Israel in October 2012, God spoke to me again about Jewish missionary training in Wales. On 7th October, when I woke up at about 6 am, I felt God wanted me to go up to the Temple Mount. When I was in a queue and also on the Temple Mount, God spoke to me again about the Jewish missionary training. I came down to the Western Wall. As I touched the wall, he spoke to me again. So I told God, “I don't know what to do and how to do it although you are saying to me.” Then he told me, “I have called you because you don't know and you cannot do it with your own ability.” I wept!

 

forge process logo 2013 oct small[ The FORGE School of Faith - 3 ]

God has called us to redeem the inheritance of Rees Howells the intercessor. We started this journey January 2009 and the 1st School of Faith was December 2012 for 2 weeks and the 2nd School of Faith was April and May 2013 for 4 weeks. God has envisioned, encouraged, challenged, healed and united us as the family of God. We foretasted a little of his full picture of a movement with a lifestyle of community, worship and intercession; an exciting opportunity! (These are some of us, testimonies video clips)


5th - 19th October 2013 (Wales) / £200
20th Oct - 5th November 2013 (the Middle East: Intercessory Mission Exposure) / £300 + airfare (to the Middle East ?) – optional

WHO: Whoever wants to be part of laying the faith foundation to redeem and restore the inheritance of Rees Howells. (If you are a couple, you may not have your own room. It will depend on availability of accommodation )

LANGUAGE: mainly in English

CONTACTS: Qday LEE
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3 Day Fast for Israel: 2nd - 4th December 2013
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Shalom Love!

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