A New Journey Begins

For some time, the Lord has been dealing with me regarding several things, one of which is the reason for this letter. I have been blessed beyond measure by God in my life. Like you, I have had glorious days and I have had long, dark nights that seemed would never end. I understand the sweet taste of success and the bitter taste of failure. Jacob walked with a limp, and I do as well, so to speak. The lessons of life don’t always come easily and pleasantly, but the fruit they bear is a joy to the soul, and a friend for the future.

Reflections on a Whisper

Years ago, I was on a plane flying to take part in the funeral service of a “Father in the Faith” to me, George Stormont. Brother Stormont and I had become very close over the years. We spoke several times a week. How I would love to hear his voice on the phone one more time, his jolly laugh, and funny stories… and especially his wisdom. As the plane was flying along at cruising altitude, I was reading a chapter in a book by Andrew Murray. The theme for the chapter was John 5:19 where Jesus said: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.” Suddenly I heard a gentle voice whisper deep inside my being – “Can you say what My Son said?” Immediately, without a single thought, I heard myself say – “No, but I want to.” Tears began streaming down my face as I sat quietly in a cocoon of God’s presence so strong it seemed to take my breath away, yet at the same time breathe an amazing peace into me. I begged God to allow me to resign from all I was doing publicly and seek his face only until I could say the same thing with the same heart as Jesus did. But again, that gentle voice whispered: “No, I want you to speak from the process” (the journey). God was saying to me what I asked for would happen, but it would be a process… a journey.

Thoughts from My Journey

So, the emails I will be sending are titled, Thoughts from My Journey because it is what the Lord told me to do – to “speak from the process.” I will be sending these to anyone desiring to receive them. I will simply be sharing my thoughts from my journey. It will not focus on teaching, but rather on what I sense in my heart at that time. However, teaching will occur. It will not be prophetic in purpose, but will be prophetic at times. My job is to speak from my journey. Hopefully, as I do, it will encourage you, strengthen you, lift up your arms, and speak hope, vision, and faith into your spirit. I am only a voice, but I do know, and recognize, that gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit in the midst of all the shouting in this hour. If the Lord Jesus allows, I will robe myself in the garments of a servant and wash your feet – feet that are beautiful, for you carry the good news of Jesus in and upon your life wherever you go. It’s who you are because of who dwells within you.

A First Step

This is a new venture for me. For years now I have focused my labor on our Passion Church pastors, and Church leaders here in the States and in the nations. I pour my heart, all I have, and all I receive from the Lord into these wonderful servants of God. It has been my honor and privilege to serve these mighty men and women of God and I will continue to do so as long as God gives me breath. So, this is my humble beginning of a new journey. It is not all I sense in my heart, but it is a first step. And as we know, all journeys begin with a first step. Now there is a message! It is my hope that you will do me the honor of joining me on this journey. Together we will see what God has in store for us, what glorious wonders lie ahead for us… and for those whose journeys will intersect ours along the way.

Sharing the Journey

I asked God years ago to never do anything in my life I could not share with others, for giving has been, and will always be, a part of the call on my life. Thoughts From My Journey is a platform for me to do just that – give what God gives me. It is my prayer and belief that the Holy Spirit will breathe substance, divine substance and life into this. Please subscribe and please forward this to anyone you believe it would benefit.

Until the next time…

Steve

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.