You will be aware of the hugh controversy over the Todd Bentley issues and now the storm continues over the dear ladies Carol Bull and Christine Price and whether or not God gave them gold teeth. The right to debate is not questioned. The spirit in which people argue is, particularly for those who claim the be followers of Christ. I wrote the following open letter to Hope FM listeners and I re-produce it here for your consideration.

Dear Listeners,

You may have heard my programme when Canon Jim Richardson spoke of the divisions within the Anglican church, particularly around the issues of homosexuality and women being ordained as bishops. The Lambeth Conference which is about to take place, could see many splits. Jim is completely unaware of the current debate on whether or not what is happening in Lakeland is of God. The fact is that the entire Christian community is split on the issue. If we do not ever mention Lakeland, we offend those who claim to have been touched by God through what is happening there. If on the other hand we play up Lakeland, we offend those who have some very real and understandable issues with Todd Bentley in particular.

As an ecumenical Christian organisation we stand first and foremost for unity within the church. Although in truth I myself have been positively impacted by the Ministry from Lakeland, this really would have to be credited to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Some years ago God spoke to me about a great revival and now I find myself with a very powerful anointing which ironically is enabling me to speak in ways that will unify the church as opposed to dividing it. Yesterday I met with two dear friends of mine, both of whom lead churches and both of whom have some difficulties with Lakeland. One in particular had faced a high level of abuse from those who claim to have been touched by the ministry in Lakeland and of course the opposite is also true. Both my friends are Spirit-filled bible believing Christians. What we agreed together was reflected by what Canon Jim shared in his Thought for the Day. He spoke of the charigma which is theological language encompassing the essential and absolute tenants of our faith. These of course are Christ crucified and risen from the dead whilst the Holy Spirit indwells all believers. Unity is brought about by the same Spirit residing in every believer. Jim went on to talk about the didacig which is that which is non-essential. You could say that many of our denominations have formed around various emphases on doctrine which is non essential to our faith and which of course has the potential for division. If we keep emphasising that which divides, then we are asking for trouble and the result will be believer taking up sword against believer. If we choose not to do this but to emphasise that which is essential, i.e. the fundamentals of our faith, then we give the Holy Spirit room to work in all of us. This builds the church. Sadly there is too much rumour and not enough fact being talked about in these days and much of this is leading to brother taking up sword against brother where love is totally devoid. Jesus himself said that believers will be known by their love for one another.

So do those who have been impacted by Lakeland stop being impacted by it? No. Do those who have issues with Todd Bentley or anything else related to Lakeland stop weighing these issues? No. We each continue with our differences to honour the other for the sake of the Gospel of Christ and the unity of His church.

Be assured that this is where I am coming from. I will not take up a sword against my brother or sister who may think differently from me, in fact I will pray that he or she may know God’s richest blessing as he or she continues to serve Him and I hope that he or she will do the same for me. This I believe honours God and causes considerable damage to Satan’s kingdom.

I hope that what I have written here is of some help to you in understanding where I am personally coming from and this you will certainly hear reflected through my programme. I would value your prayers as I continue to wrestle with these issues particularly since I myself am firmly placed on a public platform and can be of some considerable influence, I hope for the good. It is not an easy thing to bring people of very different views together. Only the Lord is able to heal the wounds and make us One. However, I will passionately try to serve Him to this end.

Yours in Christ.

Blair

Jean Darnell Vision 1967

During 1967, American evangelist Jean Darnall, on her first trip to England (en-route to Hong Kong) had the last of three recurring visions. The third time she had the vision she was staying in the manse at St. Mary’s Church in Poole, Dorset, England.

In these visions she was looking down upon the United Kingdom, having a birds-eye view of the British Isles.

Vision Of Revival In Great Britain

The British Isles were covered in mist (a green haze), and Jean Darnell saw lots of pinpoints of light piercing through. As she looked, they turned out to be fires breaking out all over the nation, from Scotland in the North, to Lands End in the South.

As these God-lit fires were joined together they burned brighter. As she continued to pray, she saw lightning and explosions of fire and then rivers of fire flowing from North to South; from Scotland, Ireland, and Wales into England and some of the streams of fires crossed the channel into Europe, whilst others stopped.

These fires were pockets of people who had been made intensely hungry for the word of God and for New Testament Christianity, those who read the book of Acts and wondered ‘where is this church?’

These people would come together to pray and extra meetings would have to be laid on to accommodate all the people. Groups would be formed, prayer groups, Bible study groups – some would meet in churches, others would be in homes: some converted, others unconverted who were searching and seeking.

Two Moves Of God

Jean Darnall asked the Lord about the vision and had the distinct impression that there would be two moves of God.

1. Renewal In The Church.

The first would be the renewal of Christian faith and fullness of the Holy Spirit within the church.

2. National Awakening And World Vision.

This renewal of life in the church would spread outside resulting in a public awakening. The second part of the vision was the lightning striking around the nation. This move of God would be a national spiritual awakening, which would move into every level of the nation’s life; on the campuses, universities, colleges, schools etc., into the media and in the government.

There would be so many conversions that it would actually change the character of the nation of Britain and determine the future move of God in Europe. Jean continued that there would not be a part of the nation’s life that will not feel the impact of the spiritual awakening when God releases it to the country.

Great Preachers

The Lord told Jean Darnall that He would also raise up highly anointed preachers who would move in signs and wonders. These people would be a gift to Britain.

Communicators Reaching Britain And Europe

The word ‘communicators’ was strongly laid upon Jean’s heart and was a word that was not trendy in those days. [The internet was not be birthed until nearly three decades later in 1994 and Christian television first came to Britain via satellite in October 1995].

Jean explained that as the rivers of fire moved, it would produce powerfully gifted communicators who would address the nation through the media, (Through the arts, journalism, the radio and television). Actors, singers, teachers and powerful communicators (who have an anointing to work through the media) will be the new warriors that the Lord is raising up for His army [the younger generation] to reach the heart of the people on the European Continent. People with a special anointing will be sent out from these islands (of Britain) to other nations.

These communicators will be excellent in all that they do and will go into Europe and meet those of like quality (in training and abilities) and together they will work to release God’s word speedily into Europe. This will result in another wave of a spiritual awakening into Europe. Also, there would be communicators in government and within the educational system and wherever people are speaking [up] for others.

Jean Darnall

The vision of 1967 came at the time of the early Charismatic renewals within the UK. Jean Darnall, in response to this recurring vision, stayed in Britain for over two decades along with her husband to help nurture the fires that God lit. Jean Darnall (at the time of writing this) lives in Hawaii working with YWAM, and still anticipates the impending mass awakening of Great Britain and beyond as revealed in these visions.

Greetings Fellow Watchmen

Last night a friend of our Hope FM programme controller from S Africa Lesley Lee and I went to the home of one of my YMCA staff members. His aunty was visiting from Warsaw in Poland. Some 15 years ago this dear lady was involved in and accident and as a result has not walked properly since. Elizabeth lives in a high rise apartment block in Warsaw, Poland. Often the lift would not work leaving her stranded. Lesley has a prophetic gifting and only speaks one phase of Polish. She said I love you in Polish and the old lady’s eyes lit up. We went on to pray. She got up and walked across the room and then did it again. Needless to say there was much rejoicing!! As a result of this amazing healing her niece gave her heart to Jesus, Praise God. Doesn’t it give you faith for great things

Blair

‘I just wanted to say how incredible the evening was – from the moment Alan began singing “O come let us adore him” the presence of God was with us and I felt like we were in the presence of the old revivals except its not – its revival today!! Like you I have been crying for true revival for years and there is no doubt that God is moving in a powerful way. I haven’t been the same since Sunday – I thought I knew what an intimate encounter with Jesus was but since Sunday there has been the constant sense of his presence. So much so that concentrating on work has been quite difficult as the sense of his presence washes over me.

As many of you already know God has told me to prepare for Him presencing himself at the YMCA and the result of this will be many young lives dramatically changed and an army of young testifiers released. Some of my staff are making preparations for the harvest and I know they would value your prayers as they do this. At our meeting on June 28th you will hear how Martin Goddard Fletcher came to Christ when he was 16 and how that very recently God has healed him in a very dramatic way. Martin is now annointed to pray for the sick. Another one of my young generals, Nathan Wells has ask me to pass the following communication on to you:-

Dear All,

I would just like to share with you what an amazing week I’ve had. On Monday I started revival prayer meetings at the YMCA at 6am. and guess what, God met with me in an amazing way. His voice is so clear and the presence has been overwhelming. Well that’s not all: my hunger and thirst has turned into a raging fire and I find myself just worshipping God all day (I just wish I didn’t have too go to work).

Let me tell you this Revival is here, Jesus is here, the trumpet has been blown, and God wants you to be a part of it. Anyway if you would like to join me then I will be in the Westover room Monday to Friday at 6am at the YMCA in Westover Road Bournemouth. Come and give yourself to him and he will meet with you. If you can’t make it and have a prayer need email me at nathanwellsy@yahoo.co.uk and we will throw your request into heaven for God to deal with thanks.

Psalm 24
1 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it;

2 for he founded it upon the seas
and established it upon the waters.

3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD ?
Who may stand in his holy place?

4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not lift up his soul to an idol
or swear by what is false.

5 He will receive blessing from the LORD
and vindication from God his Savior.

6 Such is the generation of those who seek him,
who seek your face, O God of Jacob.
Selah

7 Lift up your heads, O you gates;
be lifted up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.

8 Who is this King of glory?
The LORD strong and mighty,
the LORD mighty in battle.

9 Lift up your heads, O you gates;
lift them up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.

10 Who is he, this King of glory?
The LORD Almighty—
he is the King of glory.
Selah

Nathan is one of so many fired up by what God is currently doing amongst us. There is an incredible thirst for the reality of God as opposed to dry religion.

I look forward to seeing you on Saturday evening.

Much love to all as we stand Together For The Kingdom.

Blair