Thursday, February 1, 2007

Prayers answered!


Well let me give you a quick update about Synergy.
1st week 32 people.
2nd week 45 people.
3rd week 56 people.
Well that is a huge anwser to all of your prayers! Along with that we met another group that is running around 50 that meets on Wednesday nights. I got to talk with the leader of the group, and he talked about his vision, and the things God has been giving him visions about. Well it is a God thing because they were exactly the same things I feel God has given us a vision of. Wow are you kidding it is so amazing to see what God is doing on a very liberal campus. We are talking about helping one another out, but what is even crazier to think about is the leader whose name is Mark talked to me on tuesday night about what he thinks God is going to do. He talked to me about Nazareth. You know the little town where Jesus was from. Well if you really study Nazareth you will realize that this was a small town kind of an armpit of everyone else right. Well this town wasn't really known for anything and really nothing was ever expected to come out of it. Well he said look at Boise. We are kind of the same way. I mean if you go anywhere outside the borders of Idaho and you tell people where you are from they quickly say "Potato Land" or something like that. Well up until this last year or two some people are starting to think about it where Boise State Football has become a popluar item around the country. Anyways he feels and believes, and strangly enough this is what I envisioned a long time ago, that Boise will be the next Nazareth. Think about it. This will be the place where a great movement will start, and will affect, Eugene, then Portland, down to Salt Lake, to Seattle, to Denver, to California etc. You get the idea. Well God does use the weak things, or the small things for the biggest things to fullfill his Will. So be proud if you are either living in Idaho, or are from Idaho. We are on the move and we are going to see God move in this valley ironically called the "Treasure Valley". Maybe think of it this way. Why do you think all of these people are moving to Boise, and the surrounding areas? I truly believe it is more than just finding cheaper homes, and a safer place to raise their kids. Look threw it all and you will see His presence amongst us and our entire valley. Are you ready? Are you like Eleazar with your sword clasped in your hand. Are you like David running toward the front line to bring honor and glory to God at all cost without hesitation. The fight is coming! Arm yourself, because the battle is near!!!

5 comments:

Meg said...

That's so awesome. God knows exactly how to engourage us right when we need it and I definately needed to read your post. I am thankful for family who is full of believers cause I see the families who don't have Christ in their lives and it's sad to see how they are trying to fill the void with everything but God. I KNOW God will continue to bless what you all are doing as long as He remains the focus of it all and it surly sounds like He is being Praised through it all. Love ya!!

Dionna said...

I love your thoughts, Rich. :)

Barry Hughes said...

Nice to see what's going on in Synergy!

HOOKM14 said...

Rich, God has given you a great vision for college students, and it is awesome to watch the fulfillment process of that vision. Stay committed and patient.

n2J said...

How cool to see the number of kids that are turning out. I too believe that there is something special about Boise. God is working here...make no mistake.