The Stand – ACPE Prophetic Word for 2021 & Beyond
The Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders was convened 22 years ago under the leadership of C. Peter Wagner and steered by Cindy Jacobs of Generals International. For years, this council has met together to seek the face of God for a collective word of the Lord for the coming year(s) for the body of Christ, the United States, and the nations of the earth. This is one of many prophetic roundtables that exist. This relationally-based council joins the generations, represents various ethnic backgrounds and includes a wide diversity of those with a prophetic gifting: mature prophets, seers, prophetic intercessors, and men and [...]
Finishing the Year Well Together!
I am honored to be one of the influencers in your life in Christ Jesus. At God Encounters Ministries, we are so grateful you chose to sow your time and finances into our global field of endeavors. Thank you so much! These words of thanks cannot even begin to express the depth of my heart and gratitude. God Encounters Ministries (GEM) began as Ministry to the Nations over 30 years ago by James and Michal Ann Goll. The vision of GEM is to equip the Body of Christ to be effective disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in prayer, the prophetic, and [...]
When God Draws Near, Everything Changes!
When God draws near, everything changes! Your agenda changes. your program changes. Your opinion changes. And most importantly, your heart changes. When God draws near, your hunger and quest for greater intimacy with God is forever changed! You desperately need God's manifest presence. Do you desire His presence more than anything else is this life? It is often stated that His presence with you is His greatest present to you! In this season of giving and receiving of gifts, I can shout a loud “Amen” to that statement! “Here’s the one thing I crave from Yahweh, the one thing I seek above all else: [...]
Get Ready for Your Personal God Encounter
By the grace of God, my life has been filled with “God encounters”—God taking me to mountain tops, leading me through the valleys, and walking with me in the small moments, every step of every day. Really? Yes, and you can live a life filled with personal God encounters too. Just think about the experience of the disciples. Their lives had been transformed during three years of walking with Jesus. They were fresh from the rollercoaster of losing their Master, then getting him back. Now he was telling them it was better for them if he left, because then they would receive [...]
God Has Secrets He Wants to Share!
God has secrets he wants to share! Really? Yes, secrets are waiting to be revealed! Amos 3:7 from the NKJV tells us, “God does nothing unless He first reveals His secret counsel to His servants the prophets.” Some would have us believe this should read, “God does nothing” as far as the supernatural goes and especially concerning the voice of God speaking today. But while we do agree that the cannon of scripture is closed, God still speaks today and the prophetic nature of God is alive and active! Notice, what else this one scripture points out: “God does nothing unless He [...]
Hope Restores in Every Situation
Every one of us goes through dark valleys and troubled times. But in Christ Jesus we have hope. And hope restores in every situation—no matter how dark it may seem. To say that the last year has been challenging would be an understatement for most of the world. On a national level, almost everyone has experienced a Covid-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty. Added to that, you may have walked through political volatility or personal struggles like a job crisis, health challenges or relational struggles. After you have walked with the Lord long enough, you begin to see the truth that the place [...]
No Matter What Comes, God C.A.R.E.S.!
Have you ever felt like things were so difficult in your life that "no one cared" about what you were going through? I have. But the truth is, you always have an advocate—because God C.A.R.E.S.! You are never alone. And at His very core—God is GOOD! Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus! Regardless of the terrifying storms of life surrounding you, it is vital to anchor your soul in Christ and keep your eyes fixed on Him. The wind and waves of today may look frightening, but when you fix your eyes on Christ, you only see His goodness and you can [...]
A Convergence of Prayer
with Jason Ford
The Holy Spirit is divinely orchestrating a symphony of prayer and worship in these days. God's desire is that every section of His Prayer Band be in tune with Him while in tune with one another as well. The Word of God is our score as we each follow the lead of our conductor, the Holy Spirit. Though we play a diverse variety of instruments, two of the hallmarks of God’s united sound are unity of heart and harmony. Isn’t this simply glorious? Praise the Lord! This month, I have asked GEM’s Prayer Director, Jason Ford, to share with you his [...]