….as in Parting Shots, as Hilary and I set out for Ireland on the second of our three Laps proffering the Lord’s Victory!
1. More Crazy Golf Balls.
You might recall how in my blog of 7/7 I shared how God spoke to me through 4 golf balls that I found while walking. Well the other day it happened again!
Walking again the trails near our home by the golf course, I was listening to the book of Joshua in preparation for my weekly meeting with three of our grandsons. I noticed 2 golf balls and picking them up discovered they were a number 3 and a number 1.
I had just got to chapter 12 of Joshua where it lists one by one the kings that the Israelites under Joshua’s leadership conquered. The final verse reads, “31 in all”
A few minutes later I spotted a third gold ball embedded in the path. It took some digging out, but when (eventually prized it loose, I discovered it was another number 3.
I had just been listening to Johnny Enlow Unfiltered episode 118. Johnny’s focus was on how valor (as exhibited by Joshua) is necessary for breakthrough……….the courage, to fulfill our assignment in the spiritual battle in which we are engaged…..as represented by the 31 enemy kings who must be conquered.
It is then after this victory that we can experience the blessing of brother’s dwelling in unity as Psalm.1+ 3+ 3 promises, in holding the ground we have won.
I would encourage you if you have not done so already to listen to this episode and the next ones which are also most inspiring for where we are and what is required from us in these monumental days of transition. Click below to watch 119
https://rumble.com/v5bjwit-johnny-enlow-unfiltered-episode-119.html?e9s=src_v1_mfp
2. The Tale of Two Rings
I told the story of our Laurie’s urgency in getting the ‘meaningless’ ring cut off after 30 years.
Then the amazing Kings-town/Queens-town//‘meaningful’ Claddagh ring encounter.
I had also blogged on 6/25 of the 3 Carolyns and marriage
Carolyn meaning ……strong, womanly, King.
The Carolyn, whose wedding we attended in Toronto, told us this remarkable story.
She was walking along the beach one day asking Father specifically his intention in relation to Muroslav. Immediately she noticed something glittering in the sand in the sunlight. She stooped down and picked up a ring…….not just ‘any old ring’, but a gold Cartier wedding ring!!! She got her answer!
‘Blessed are those who are invited to the Marriage supper of the Lamb.” (Rev. 19:9)
Carolyn’s granddaughter,Grace, who was to be part of the bridal party was reluctant. ‘I’ll only do it with a lion.” She protested.
She walked down the aisle with her cuddly lion she had named……
‘Kingston’!
I trust these ‘prophetic’ musings are an encouragement to you.
On a more pastoral note, we will be hosting two Your Smiling Face events over the next few months. One will be in Belfast in September and one in Minneapolis in October. You can click below for details and registration.
We’d love to see you at either of these!
Beyond that you may not hear from us for some time while we are engaged ‘on the ground’ in Ireland. This is by way of reassurance for cousin Barry in England who wondered where we had disappeared to when we ‘went silent’ for quite a while during our last trip😀