Entry 10, conclusions

What I shall not do here is suggest any thoughts about our experiences in Florida, and how these experiences could or should impact Church. John was out there as well, and is a man wise enough, and filled with the presence of God enough, to reccommend anything as far as Church is concerned.

What I aim to do, is conclude, in regard to the questions I had when I went out to Florida, and elaborate where apropriate, upon the extra thoughts that I have.

So, could this be called a revival?

Working on the basis for the term revival that I got from the dictionary in an earlier post, the answer has to be yes. God's people, those who want to be, are being revived, and awakened again, to the great things that God does throgh people.

Jesus, is totally at the centre of all that is going on, not any person, regardlesss of God tv decisions, and not any Church. Although it might have started in ignited church, they are working with 3 other Churches locally, to support hwat is happening.

Are they seeing new hristians? Absolutely, there were many new Christians while we were there, and many more who recommitted themselves to Christ.

Is it bible based? Certainly, all the teaching that we encountered, was solid bible based scriptural stuff. Every session was ountlined by scripture, rather than just finding scripture to back up a point, it started with scripture./

Is there a presence of God? Tangeable. You cannot get away from the presence of God. He is undoubtedly there, and moving there as well.

Is it something that can be brought back? I would say that anyone who encounters God in the way that we encountered him out there, would have to bring something back. You cannot experience God like that and not bring something of it back again. You were almost imparted with something in your own times with God, never mind others praying for you.

Qualifying comment: It might not be apropriate to do things exactly in the same way in your own culture or country, but what you get from being there, you can certainly take something back, and reenergise, reinspire, release others into that relationship as well.

Was I healed? No, I am still blind, disappointed a bit, but still hold on to what God has done, and realise that although there is a deffinite outpouring, and special anointing that is in florida, that God still moves, still touches people, and still heals regardless of the country and situation.

What next for me and RolltheRock?

It would be inapropriate for me to post here all the things that I think RolltheRock may be doing over the coming weeks and months, as I believe that our supporters should be the first to know abot these things, but it would be fair to say that one idea in particular was without doubt confirmed to me.

There was also a lot of releasing that had taken place, whilst out there, as God released me from restrictions I had allowed others to place upon me, and now I can minister in the way that God wants me too, rather than under any human restriction.

One comfirmation for me, which had been spoken over me before going out, and it was spoken over me, by at least two others whilst out there, neither of whom really knew me, was an increase in my spiritual authority. How this works out in practice, I leave in gods hands, but know that he is guiding and protecting, and releasing me into some new things.

Was it worth going out there?

To the supporter who paid for me to go out, I offer my most sincere thanks. I met with God in a way that I don't think I have done in many many years. thank you doesn't explain the grattitude I have toward that supporter, but it is what I can say.

I wasn't healed, but I did meet with God. The emphasis out there is to deepen that relaitonship with God, and signs and wonders come after it, without any shadow of a doubt, my relaitonship with God is deepened, and far more than I thought it could be, but yes, honestly, disappointed about not being healed, it is there. I would have loved to come back and John be walking without pain, and me walking without holding his arm, but the reality is that it didn't happen that way, and Gods timings are perfect. And in any case, to meet with God in a tangeable, personal way, has to be preferable to being helaed, although both would really have put the cream on the cake.

Final for now:

Many have commented, critically about what is happening out in florida, and for what it is worth, my view is that their criticism is unfounded. God is at the centre of all that is happening out there, and the leaders go to some length to ensure this as well.

It is certainly not about Todd Bently, despite my annoyance and disappointment about how things are being bandled as far as God tv are concerned, and any thought that people out there want it to be about Todd bently, is misguided.

The so called Teronto blessing that took place 14 years ago r so, seemed to be very much for the church, it seemed to be a belssing from God for the church, this move of God seems to be a world wide evangelistic empowering move of God. Anyone who just goes to take, and doesn't impart to others on their return, or start to push some boundaries is missing a chunk of what I believe this is about.

The challenge for me now, on my return, is to ensure, that that relationship which has been deepened doesn't get destroyed or eaten away, and also for me to believe in seeing so many others come to know Christ, and be healed of many inforimities.

For what it is worth, RolltheRock totally endorses what is happening in floirda, and we believe that it is a new move of God energising his people to go, reach the world, to see new and greater signs and wonders, and to see things happen in a way that maybe we haven't seen for many many years.

I would suggest that maybe you continue to visit this blog, as I am sure that other conclusions will come to me over the next while, and I shall be posting them up here.

I shall be at Saint Mary's church in Harrogate on Sunday evening, if anyone wishes to ask any further questions.

I shall, along with others be releasing my journal, if you would like an email copy, or paper copy of my journal and others, please email:

florida@rolltherock.org.uk and let me know what you would like to receive.