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Advanced Missions TrainingMay 8th, 2019

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run wild live free || until the whole world hears. When I was 16 years old, I had a radical revelation of my Identity, and I was filled with the Spirit in my room one night, as I was crying out to God to reveal whether or not He was real. For years, I had been going to church, and I had a deep love for God, but my worship was one-sided, and it had no revelation. When God opened my eyes to the reality of who He is, who He made me to be, and the purpose for which He created me my world was shook and EVERYTHING literally started to make sense to me. I knew that I was called to the Nations, but I had no idea what that would look like. On a frosty July morning in 2018, waaaaay before sunrise, my friend Carene and I had coffee to go with our usual Wednesday morning intercession. We ended up speaking about the Nations, and I just knew that I had to go. There was nothing that could hold me back, no excuses to be made, nothing to hide behind -- for years there was pruning and shaping and moulding, but now it was time to RUN. Within 4 days, I gave up the lease of my apartment, packed my life into the back of my car, and bought a plane ticket. When you step out in obedience, God will ALWAYS sustain you. Over the past year, I've travelled to 9 different countries to minister the Gospel, and not once was I sorry that I resigned from my fulltime job in February of 2018. This is what God called me to, to run wild, to carry the Good News, so that other may live free. My friends, the reason people are Unreached with the Gospel is because they are hard to get to. Often, it means crossing through war-torn countries, facing physical danger, overcoming language barriers, on horrid roads and terrible weather conditions, but it is worth it for the sake of the Gospel. As a 16 year old, I KNEW that God was real because He showed up in my desperate cry for substance and Truth. This is the cry of the Nations -- for the sons of God to be made manifest! You carry that Good News! You are called to run wild live free, until the whole world hears! #everytribeandtongue #runwildlivefreewhy The Gospel is this -- a revelation of who God is, and who He made you to be!

missionaries and millionaires || sioma || #runwildlivefree a couple weeks ago, I visited Sioma in Zambia's Western province, right on the banks of the upper Zambezi. besides the spectacular view that I woke up to, and the gorgeous people that I got to spend some time with, this was an enriching time of learning about the day-to-day life of Sector missions. I had my reservations, because, in my mind, it feels like a trap to sign off and commit to one place for more than 2 years. A nomad and an adventurer at heart, this just seemed overwhelming. I can honestly say that that perspective has changed. arguably, Sector life is MORE adventurous than Expeditions because it concerns deep relationships, travelling, sowing, doing life with people, and laying foundations for the long-term cultivation of the Gospel. the main reason people in rural areas across the world are Unreached, is because they're hard to get to. would you drive 6 hours on 200km strip of road to reach those people who are in desperate need for the Love of God? people spend thousands to go on safaris, to travel to exotic destinations, to see the remotest parts of the planet, yet this is what missionaries do every day. you want to live a life of adventure? you want to travel? you want to eat exotic foods? you want to learn new languages? you want to expand your worldview? this is that. #everytribeandtongue #untilthewholeworldhears

tetelestai || paid in full || #runwildlivefree Seven months ago, I took this picture in Nazareth. "Nothing good comes from Nazareth," the words rang through my head. As an oldest child, I've often considered the significance of Passover -- not because I fear death, but because I realize how desperately I fall short in my own efforts. Jesus, the perfect sacrifice, the Passover Lamb was beaten for our transgressions, He brought healing by His stripes, and He settled the debt of our sins by His death. He died so that we could live. In Him there is Life and Life in abundance! He not only died, He rose again -- defeating Death and the enemy's claim to this kingdom He restored Identity and Authority, and He rules with the Father -- glorified. Sin came into the world in the garden of Eden, when Adam failed to see that he was already like God, created in His image. The price for Salvation was claimed in the garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus willingly offered himself as Sacrifice in our stead so that Identity could be restored, reconciling us as Sons to the Father. Today, we can live in that freedom, when we believe in our hearts, and confess with our mouths, that Jesus is Lord -- the Son of God -- and we shall inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, as co-heirs with Christ. tetelestai: the debt has been paid in full; it is finished #itisfinished #runwildlivefree #everytribeandtongue #untilthewholeworldhears

the Great Unknown || Hebrews 11 || #runwildlivefree "Everyone runs in her own way, or his own way. And where does the power come from, to see the race to its end? From within. If you commit yourself to the love of Christ, then that is how you run a straight race." Chariots of Fire - Eric Liddell Because of faith Enoch was caught up and transferred to heaven, so that he did not have a glimpse of death; and he was not found, because God had translated him. For even before he was taken to heaven, he received testimony [still on record] that he had pleased and been satisfactory to God. [Gen. 5:21-24.] But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him [out]. - Hebrews 11:5‭-‬6 https://bible.com/bible/8/heb.11.5-6.AMPC

unfiltered glory || freestate || #runwildlivefree when a trip to the corner café includes such magnificent scenery, how can one NOT marvel of the majesty of creation? Everything you have made will praise you, fulfilling its purpose. And all your godly lovers will be found bowing before you. Psalms 145:10 #runwildlivefree #scenesfrommylife #freestate #mountains #sunset #nofilter #backyard #everytribeandtongue #HeisFaithful #thatwhichremains

run with endurance || memel || freestate I admit that I haven’t yet acquired the absolute fullness that I’m pursuing, but I run with passion into his abundance so that I may reach the purpose that Jesus Christ has called me to fulfill and wants me to discover. Philippians 3:12 #runwildlivefree #everytribeandtongue #runforyourlives #scenesfrommylife #freestate https://bible.com/bible/1849/php.3.12.TPT

gethsemane || crushed || run wild live free This video features some non-comprehensive commentary about the garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Our guide, Rotem, told us that the best type of olive oil is typically cold pressed (I'm no expert) and that the fruit is crushed as a whole -- including the pip. Oil, within the Prophetic, speaks of anointing. Here, in Gethsemane, Jesus asked His disciples to pray with Him, the night before He was captured by Roman guards and handed over to the Sanhedrin court (headed by Caiaphas), and later Pontius Pilate, leading up to His crucifixion. Jesus told us to use Communion in remembrance of His death and resurrection. Here, where oil was pressed from the crushed fruit, Jesus was in such agony that He sweat blood. For the sake of the World, He submitted to and obeyed the Father. His sacrifice gives free access to the Throne of Grace. For every Tribe and Tongue. For All Nations. For All Time. #runwildlivefree Then Yeshua comes with them to a place called Gethsemane, and He tells the disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” Matthew 26:36 https://bible.com/bible/314/mat.26.36.TLV

jericho || a land overflowing with milk and honey || run wild live free Jericho (Arabic: أريحا‎) makes its home in Palestinian territory, near the Jordan on the West Bank. Today, there is little evidence of the imposing walls that this city was once famous for. Upon entering the Promised Land, the first (of many) obstacles the Hebrews, fresh out of slavery from Egypt, had to face, was this city and its giant occupants. When scouts were sent out to investigate the possibilities for invasion, only Joshua and Caleb (two out of twelve) came back with a good report. They gave Moses this account, "We went into the land to which you sent us, and it does flow with milk and honey! Here is its fruit. But the people who live there are very powerful, and the cities are fortified and very large. We even saw descendants of Anak there." — Numbers, 13:27-28 Ten out of twelve were so intimidated by what they saw, that they forgot the promise God made to His people. Because they were obedient, and trusted in His faithfulness, Joshua and Caleb were the only men from their generation to enter the Promised Land. Taking a cable car up the mountain will offer a panoramic view of the Jordan valley, and Jordan beyond -- especially on a clear day. This delicious display of pomegranates reminded me if the promise Joshua and Caleb brought back -- a land that was fruitful, and fertile. In an earlier post, I spoke about trusting God for the unseen. These pomegranates are testimony to that. The largest fruits I've ever seen, overflowing with ripe red juice, bearing witness that He provides not only for the flesh, but also for the spirit. "For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are representing and signifying and proclaiming the fact of the Lord's death until He comes [again]." 1 Corinthians 11:26 #runwildlivefree https://bible.com/bible/8/1co.11.26.AMPC

Lord of the Dance || sea of galilee || run wild live free On 11 February 2018, I spoke to God about my life and job, and the fact that I was stressed and deeply unhappy, feeling that I wasn't living up to my calling. The Word He gave me is from John 21:4-7, in which Jesus told the disciples to cast the net out towards the other side of the boat. I had no idea what this meant, but I felt peace to give 24h notice, and resign. I had no plan beyond this. The next couple of months were a bit in-between, but it lead up to packing up my house and my bags in June (also in obedience) and setting off on the Wilderness x Promised Land Adventure, not yet knowing that I would travel to 6 different countries in 4 months, without a solid income, without a plan or even a backup-plan. On October 1st, I had a dream in which I was dancing. There was no music, but I danced the message of the Gospel. I had no idea that people were gathering, watching. I simply danced because I had to. Later that day, we took a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. I started weeping the minute we cast off. To the left lay Capernaum, and Gaza lay before us. I was thinking how Jesus calmed the sea with a single word, and Holy Spirit reminded me of the Word He gave me in February that year. I was SO overwhelmed by His faithfulness! OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE. 1 Samuel 15:22 At some point, music started playing. I got up in the front of the boat and started dancing. It was not about performance, but about obedience. Obedience enables us to #runwildlivefree It so often happens that we're held back by the known, and the visible, and even our comfort zone. But, when we trust Him for the harvest, beautiful things happen, and it sets our Spirit free. May you have courage to step out, and to step in rhythm with the Lord of the Dance!

Shabbat Shalom || Eilat || run wild live free my first night on Israeli soil fell on Shabbat, and managed to catch the tail-end of Sukkot. Sukkot (Hebrew: סוכות‎ or סֻכּוֹת, sukkōt) is also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, and is celebrated in thanksgiving for the harvest which includes pilgrimage to the Temple. • South Africa has suffered, rather extensively, under the weight of drought over the last couple of years. you may, or may not, have been part of prayer groups or political groups, or just general groups, coming together to search out relief from the drought, and at the very least a Miracle. coming from a family of farmers, I know the extent and the effect of drought on the land and the people and animals who are fortunate enough to call it their home -- something city dwellers are often oblivious to, unless it affects water supply to their homes and trimmed lawns. two weeks after much needed rain was received, some farmers suggested a thanksgiving prayer meeting to thank God for the rain. few, if any, thought it necessary -- they were too busy planting their fields to attend. is it not heartbreaking that human selfishness demands reprieve and deliverance when times are hard, but when the harvest is gathered, so few take the time to give thanks? observing Sukkot was a fresh reminder that He is our source in all things -- physical and, spiritual, and that we should give thanks to the Lord of the Harvest; honouring Him with the first fruits of everything. perhaps you're facing drought, or perhaps your harvesting plenty. whichever it might be, may you take time to Rest in His presence, and to give thanks. #runwildlivefree [Earnestly] remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy (withdrawn from common employment and dedicated to God). - Exodus 20:8 What I am commanding you today is to love Adonai your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His mitzvot , statutes and ordinances. Then you will live and multiply, and Adonai your God will bless you in the land you are going in to possess. - Deuteronomy 30:16

Mt Nebo || the Promised Land || run wild live free it is said that this is where Moses stood when God showed him the Promised Land. on this particular day it was quite hazy, but if you squinted a bit, in an effort to keep the blazing desert sun out of your eyes, you'd see a panorama of the Holy Land (Canaan) before you. that (vaguely) green strip in the middle of the second picture is the valley that springs forth from the Jordan. to the left lies the Dead Sea, and directly opposite is the West Bank -- former home to the Walls of Jericho, current home to its ruins. on a particularly clear day, so our guide, Rotem, told us, one is able to see Jerusalem. my first thoughts upon beholding this spectacular expanse of wilderness was this: "where is the milk and honey?" what I came to realise was this: it frequently happens that we are blinded by the physical circumstances in which we find ourselves, and as such, we're missing out on the deeper promise of the Spiritual treasure He has in store. many years ago, a tribe of men stood in this mountain (I imagine) and gave feedback about the land they had just scouted. out of the 12 of them, only 2 came back with a good report. whatever wilderness you face in life, may you have the boldness to look beyond the probable, and take courage in the knowledge that you serve a God of the impossible. may you be brave enough to cross the wilderness in order to gain the promised land. the Promise Maker > the promise He is faithful. #runwildlivefree Until the Lord gives your brethren rest, as He has given you, and they also possess the land the Lord your God is giving them. Then you shall return to the land of your possession and possess it, the land Moses the Lord's servant gave you on the sunrise side of the Jordan. They answered Joshua, All you command us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. - Joshua 1:15‭-‬16 https://bible.com/bible/8/jos.1.15-16.AMPC

the Good Shepherd || psalm 23 || run wild live free It's been months since I posted something -- not on my stories, I mean, but here. I don't have a particularly good reason for it, other than being overwhelmed and busy. But, HERE I AM! I recently sat down to review some of the work I've been doing over the past few months, and, as most of you will probably know, I'm finishing up a couple things in preparation for Zambia. Anyway, as this review came up, I was reminded of my last "working day" of 2018. I was still in Mahahe, Namibia, and I had 8 hours to go before getting on the bus to Zambia (via Zimbabwe and Botswana -- yes, things don't always go as planned but that's part of the adventure). I was writing about John the Baptist, as part of the series of stories I'm doing for Online Church, and consulted my friend Hugo about the Theology of baptism. Rather than advising me about what to write, he suggested that we should pray about it. Which we did. This extract from Psalm 23 is also part of those writings, and as I look back to the adventures of the last few months, and the craziness of the last few weeks, I'm drawn closer to times of prayer -- leaning in to the voice of the Good Shepherd. When confronted with difficulty, we should draw near, and not shrink back from Him who restores our souls and gives us rest. In Him we always have more than enough. That gives me the courage to press forward, even if the future seems unstable and uncharted. I've been living out of a suitcase for 126 days, and every one of them have been worth it. If you'd like to keep in touch, follow www.corneliainafrica.com for news and updates. I hope to share more with you soon! #runwildlivefree and afterward, when all my days have been lived, I will enjoy Your presence -- forever with You!

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