More of You, Lord!
“We humans
keep brainstorming options and plans, but God’s purpose prevails.” (Proverbs
19:2, The Message)
When the Lord
brings the generations together for His plans and purposes, heaven rejoices. So
do fathers, mothers, and grandparents!
And it shall
be, just as prophesied in Joel 2.
As you read
this chapter, you will see how we connected with those who follow in our
footsteps and with others who love the Lord’s Land of Israel and His chosen
ones who are coming back!
Coming to
Jerusalem, our hearts were open to whatever the Lord directed our steps. We
knew we would be involved with Christian Friends of Israel-Jerusalem, now
directed by Tristan and Galya Hall, but not much beyond that. So, Laurie and I
kept our “eyes fixed on Jesus,” knowing His plans and purposes are always
right. We have to hear and obey as He leads.
We also have a
heart for the next generation, having raised two sons, Josh and Ben, and two
daughters, Hannah and Christen. Watching our eight grands now grow (7 grandsons
and Dylan, our Joy) has been heartwarming. We so long to see all young adults
grasp the love and wonder that God the Father has planned for them, to know His
ways, and to allow Him to direct their steps.
“Trust God
from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one
who will keep you on track. Don’t assume that you know it all. Run to God!”
(Prov. 3:5-7. The Message)
When six young
adults walked into the CFI-Jerusalem meeting room, our second week in the Land,
we were amazed. Five young ladies and a groom-to-be were coming aboard for two
weeks to partner with us. They were YWAMers (Youth With A Mission) from David’s
Tent ministry in Washington, D.C.
Olga Kopilova of CFI stands with the David’s Tent YWAMers. Leaders Taundi and Eric (married Nov. 26, 2025, at Succat Hallel), Grace Dillion (Concord, NC), Bronny (Idaho), Mary (Texas), and 18-year-old Han were full of life and love for Jesus.
These had
already been in Israel for a few weeks and were now committed to connecting
with CFI.
(Special
note: Grace turned 21 on Nov. 23. I had my 71st birthday on the same day. A
great day! Birthday party in Jerusalem!)
Our outreach
to Bethlehem and the surrounding areas in Jerusalem thrilled our hearts. Bonny
started calling us “father and mother.” (Though she is around 20, we are more
like her grandparents!)
Laurie Martin and Bronny of YWAM’s David’s Tent in Washington, DC
What a joy to
see the Lord moving on this generation! Even using the assassination of Charlie
Kirk, who had a tremendous impact on high school and college-age kids, the Lord
is pouring out His Holy Spirit on our children worldwide.
Fathers,
mothers, and grandparents are rejoicing and proclaiming, “More of you, Lord!”
“It will come
about after this that I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind; And your sons
and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men
will see visions.” (Joel 2:28, NASB
Come Lord! Bo
Yeshua!
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