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Destiny Spirit Apostolic Network Newsletter

January 20, 2010
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Prophetic Word
No Coincidence
Nuggets
Upcoming Events
Book Recommendation
Prophetic Word

"But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation."
(1 Cor 14:3)

"Grace is here for you. Come find it! My power is available to you to enable you to walk through the challenges with glory.

As I have showed you kindness, allow that kindness to flow through you to another who also needs it.  

Surely there is mercy and strength to be found from My throne.  Look to me and live.

Did you hear Me call you? Did you see the love note I sent you? Do you notice My closeness? You are never far from Me, for I always hold you in My heart.

I'm looking, I'm noticing, I hear, I see even what no one else does. Come running. I am your Help!
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No Coincidence
Donna
Within the space of a few hours, I received a word of knowledge about an individual and three requests for prayer from different people, all regarding separate and very similar situations. And I wasn't in a church service!

Each request and the word had a very similar theme, which altogether was startling in the timing.  It was as though the day had been labeled as "The Day for This Type of Situation".

Since I don't believe in coincidences, i
t definitely got my attention, and I wondered what else God was going to bring my way.  Several hours later was another incident with the exact same theme! Although my attention was already focused, I pondered if there were more to it than what I had already seen. Hmmm........

Dark Speech
In addition to more direct, pointed ways, the Lord often communicates much more subtly through life occurrences, dreams, and what the Bible calls "dark speech", that is, riddles and parables.

"It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter." ~
Prov 25:2

Many of these more subtle forms of communication are meant to attract our attention for a closer look, much like the burning bush that was not consumed attracted Moses. He was curious enough to stop what he was doing and take a second look. (See Exodus 3.)

Although Moses had a dramatic encounter with the Lord at the bush, it all began with what at first seemed to be an ordinary event. (Bushes sometimes caught fire due to the leaks of natural gas
in the dry, desert heat.)

We have often had little occasions in which God was sending a message, but we have been too obtuse to hear it. We may want to hear God's voice in an unmistakable and powerful way, yet He frequently invites us to chase after Him by dropping clues for us to notice.

In Jesus' ministry, He employed the same technique, teaching spiritual truth by relating stories about common, everyday things. Some people thought He was an entertainer with new stories to tell. Others recognized there was something far more important being said.
 
"'For the heart of this people has become dull, with their ears they scarcely hear, and they have closed their eyes, otherwise they would see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their heart and return, and I would heal them.' But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear." ~ Matt 13:15-16

Giving It Some Thought
Oftentimes, the ancient prophets received and communicated revelation, by way of illustrations from life that people could relate to. Pondering on the meaning of the happenings may lead to a spiritual truth being unfolded as well as a natural incident. It is in the looking again with a teachable and thoughtful attitude, that deeper nuggets may be revealed.

Has your attention been drawn for a second look? Once you agree that there are no coincidences, you will find your expectation growing that God is indeed speaking and acting in the midst of circumstances.

Those who seek will find.
Nuggets from Entrepreneurs & Ministry Leaders

"When it SEEMS like you are down to nothing, don't automatically assume that someone else has the KEY to your release. 2 Kings 4... 1.Don't be blind to the seed power of something YOU may already possess 2. Don't position yourself as a beggar at the the mercy of others because it renders you as powerless to change.
Question: What's in your house? Have you overlooked something of value, like a pot of oil?"
~ Yolana Bivens


"2010 is the year of Ayin, the awakening eye, a wellspring, the Seer who perceives the declarations of God with understanding. This is the year to see eye to eye as never before. To achieve our destiny we must forgive past offenses and bring reconciliation."
~ Barbie Breathitt
Upcoming Events in Virginia Beach, VA USA
New Day and New Location:
Shekinah Christian Fellowship
928 Commonwealth Pl
Virginia Beach VA  23464

Ministry Night 7:00 PM
Sat 1/23

Worship,Teaching, & Ministry (open to all)

Biblical Dream Interpretation Workshop
Fri-Sat 1/29-30
Registration deadline: Fri 1/22
Details here
Book Recommendation

When God Winks on New Beginnings: Signposts of Encouragement for Fresh Starts and Second Chances
by Squire Rushnell



"GodWinks" are the so-called circumstances and that are delivered directly to you, one of nearly seven-billion people on the planet, at particularly needed moments in your life. Like the wink you received from a loved one as a child that meant, "Hey, kid, I'm thinking of you right now," GodWinks are messages of encouragement from above.
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Donna Astern
Destiny Spirit Apostolic Network
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