Footprints
Walking on the dusty dead sea sand
... hot, dry and deadly air
scorching through dirty, sticky hair
wrinkles around the eyes reflect the wear and tear
sweaty droplet trickles down the unwiped cheek
onto lips that have never uttered to the Lord a prayer
from the hard and unknown lonely heart
surrounded by walls and hurts so deep
do you know what it is and Who you seek?
come walk with Jesus; hand-in-hand
and see the countless footprints in the sand
of those who prayed for you
through your wear and tear
you were so unaware
how they often placed you in His care
come walk with Jesus; hand-in-hand
let the gentle breeze
of the Holy Spirit bring you ease
bring rest to your weary and tired knees
come walk with Jesus; hand-in-hand
and you will know the love of a Father
and see the countless footprints in the sand
of those who prayed for you
you have a sister and a brother
and we walk with you, on your sand
Speechless...
This is how I feel when I see God revealing Himself as I put the plans for this prayer-walk onto paper.
Speechless...
This is how I see people react when I tell about how God makes things come together in the planning.
Let me share what I have seen in the planning for the Dead Sea prayer-walk around Johannesburg; and what has left me speechless.
As I pondered the 210km prayer-walk around the city of Johannesburg and the Holy Spirit spoke into my heart to walk around Johannesburg as if walking around the dead sea, I started planning this prayer-walk by mapping the border of Johannesburg and breaking it down into daily sections.
The over-all theme is be Ezekiel 47, where we read about how Ezekiel saw the water flowing from the temple. He sees it being measured - first ankle deep, then knee-deep, then waist-deep, then so deep he could not pass through. When the waters enter the dead sea; it becomes fresh. This river makes the water in the dead sea fresh and everything will live where the river goes. And there will be many kinds of fish in the dead sea - and fishermen will come there for the catch.
On Sunday morning 5 Dec 2010, I will be starting off by attending the early-morning service at Little Falls Christian Centre. From there I walk to Clearwater Mall to attend the morning service at H2O Ministries Int. From there I cross over the hills which serve as the watershed for two of southern Africa's mightiest rivers, the Limpopo and the Orange river. After 37km, the end for this day will be in Watermeyer Street. (Watermeyer: 2 words = Water + (meh YER) Origin: Hebrew - Meaning: He who illuminates)
It is kind of logical by now that the theme for the first day will be water. And we pray that God's presence and the gospel of thruth will come into this city ankle deep, knee-deep, waist-deep and so deep we cannot help ourselves - but just cling to Jesus.
Monday (6 November 2010)
The most significant thing of the second day (for me) will be passing through "De Deur" (The Door). We have seen the waters starting from the threshold, we now come to the door and we pray that the doors and the gates will open for God to rule and reign in this city. And more - Jesus is The Door (John 10:9) I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.
Tuesday (7 Dec 2010)
On the third day I will pass ruins of the dwellings of Sotho/Tswana people who lived there 300 and more years ago, as well as an old farmhouse, old war fortifications and sites from the gold rush days.
Wednesday (8 Dec 2010)
As I pass a local and an international airport, 2 things stand out for me:
The river that made the dead sea fresh - also brought fish of all kinds. People of all kinds are in Joburg. And now the harvest is ready - and we pray for revival in this city Lord. and we pray that You will use those who are already fishers of men to proclaim your gospel of truth. and let your good news spread from here into Africa and out to the whole world, Let your children "soar like eagles"
Thursday (9 Dec 2010)
I feel this day we will be praying against false Gods, idols and all kinds of strongholds.
Friday (10 Dec 2010)
Fro this day I have on my heart - the seeking and the lost
Saturday (11 Dec 2010)
Bask and walk in God's glory
Sunday (12 Dec)
We pass through an area called Honeydew and I read these words as we plan to walk with God.
Joel 3 18 “And in that day
the mountains shall drip sweet wine,
and the hills shall flow with milk,
and all the streambeds of Judah
shall flow with water;
and a fountain shall come forth from the house of the LORD
and water the Valley of Shittim.
Lord Jesus
As we prepare for this walk with You
i pray that You will draw each one of us closer to You
and as we pray for this city that You will draw people closer to You
and that You will make our hearts compassionate
to pray for those who are in this city
uae us Lord
for Your glory
in Jesus' name
... amen
