An Urgent Macedonian Call to the Mission Fields is Ringing: "Come Over and Help Us!"

"Say not ye, 'There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest'? Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest."—John 4:35 It sounds like this call has been ringing for two thousand years! The harvest fields have always been ripe, but the laborers have been few...up until now!

This Macedonian Call Knows No Age Limit!

I saw a long line of "called out" people standing at a ticket counter to purchase a ticket to where God was calling them to go. This call knew no age limit. There were youth, older people and whole families with children leaving everything they had known, selling their homes and extra cars and taking their money (the Lord's money) out of the banks and heading for mission fields all over the world.

Luke 9:3 was being activated: "Take nothing for your journey..." This vision appeared to be like a "Mass Exodus" to a land where God was calling them to go. I heard the voice of the Lord whispering to many, "Make that a 'one way' ticket!"

Some were standing in line by faith, trusting the Lord up to the last minute for the finances needed to purchase their plane ticket. Supernaturally, provision was taking place as they stood in faith. Some were being told as they approached the ticket counter that their ticket had already been purchased by someone anonymous! Others were finding extra money that was not there a minute ago in their wallets and purses! Some ticket personnel were receiving breaking news that flight prices just dropped with enormous discounts. God was showing up for these called out ones, driving out any last-minute doubts that they had while standing on His promises to provide.

With this Call "Rocking" Chairs Were Turning into "Rocket" Chairs!

"With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding."—Job 12:12

The excitement and anointing of this Macedonian call was pushing back the barrier of sickness, disease, infirmities, finances and the age barrier of the older as the joy of the Lord was commanding strength and extending life to 120 years for the future of many who were being called! Many would actually be healed on the mission field!

Many were discovering that when they made out their wills they hadn't planned on living long enough. God had plans that required people to be on earth longer! Many were hearing His promise: "You shall live and not die and declare the works of the Lord!" (see Psalm 118:17). Others were standing, believing, "With long life I will satisfy you and show you My salvation!" (see Psalm 91:16). Their years of wisdom were needed.

Some older faces began looking younger the moment they got their tickets, as a "re-firing" was coming upon the "re-tiring"! Some waiting in line in wheelchairs were able to stand up by the time they got their tickets!

When it Comes to Love You Don't Count the Cost!

Those being called and sent never looked back. They just kissed their loved ones goodbye and stepped onto the plane or ship. They knew this world was not their home and that they would meet again on that shore where all things are new! Angels were gathered also to go with those who had burned their bridges behind them and laid down their nets to follow Jesus wherever He was leading.

Some would be called to return to ignite their nation on fire with testimonies of resurrections from the dead, miraculous healings and multitudes finding Christ. Some would return with new family members as orphans filled the arms of many mothers and fathers.

"And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; there stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, 'Come over into Macedonia, and help us.'"—Acts 16:9

I heard people dying and orphans crying, "Come over and help us!" These ones needed more than just money and food. They needed a touch from someone who had God inside of them. Many were dying and starving, not just from a lack of food, but a lack of love. Their spirit seemed to cry out, "Touch me! Hold me!"

Psalm 68:6 says, "God setteth the solitary in families." And yes, many would stay until Jesus would return or call them to their mansion in glory where, sooner or later, they would hear from those whose lives they touched, "Thank you! I am a life that was changed! You touched me!"

"Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."—Mark 12:31

I heard neighbors crying out, "Come over and help me!" Yes, our neighborhood may be the most neglected mission field. Every one of us was being called to go far or near. A soul is a soul to God no matter where they live. You will know where to go as this Macedonian call keeps ringing. Can you hear it?

"And (Jesus) said unto them, 'Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature.'"—Mark 16:15

Blessings,

Bill Yount

A WORD TO THE KINGDOM'S OLDER STARS

As Cal Ripken stood up to the plate his first time at bat in his final All Star Game, he blasted his first pitch over the left field wall. On the heels of announcing his retirement, Cal Ripken broke the record to become the oldest player to hit a home-run in an All Star Game. He was named MVP "MOST VALUABLE PLAYER" in his final All-Star appearance.

As history was made that night I sensed the Lord saying, "The older Stars in My Kingdom are going to shine brighter and do greater exploits than ever before!" I sense there is a special anointing coming upon older men and women in the Body of Christ. God is not through using you. Your age is not against you, it is for you. Job 12:12 "With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding." You have more wisdom now than ever. With years comes understanding.

This anointing is going to cause you to live longer. Many of you have not planned to live long enough! It will be an anointing similar to Caleb when he reached eighty-five years. He said to the Lord, "I am as strong now as when I was at forty and I want to take another mountain!" There is coming a "spiritual fountain of youth" into your midst. A renewing, a release of God's strength. Psalm 68:28 "Thy God hath commanded thy strength." God is commanding His Strength into you! One translation says, “Your God has decided you will be strong!”

MANY OF YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO LIVE LONGER, BECAUSE . . .

Many of you are going to have to live longer because God is not through using you. Many of you are going to go into a second "childhood" in the Spirit. You will be re-activated by God to live out your dreams that you are just dreaming about right now. People and relatives will laugh and say, "You are going to do what? You are going to go where? At your age?" But that anointing is going to rise up within you to take mountains, to do exploits, to run and not be weary, to walk and not faint.

Our older years are when we are in our prime to be used and bring forth fruit. Psalm 91:16 says, "With LONG life will I satisfy you and show you My Salvation." There is an anointing coming upon God's people to live longer. The joy of the Lord which is our strength is lengthening our days upon the earth.

MANY WHO HAVE MADE OUT THEIR WILLS ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE FOR AWHILE!

Many have made out their wills, but before you think about leaving, check out your Father's will for you. I don't think you are going anywhere for a while! As Abraham and Sarah conceived in old age, you are about to conceive and live to see your Isaac…your impossible dream!


Blessings,

Bill Yount

“AS IN THE DAYS OF OLD, I AM RETURNING TO MY HOUSE!” Hebrews 3:6

Hebrews 3:6 "But Christ, as a son, over His own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end."

Many have said, "Oh, how I miss the good old days. What happened to them? Can we ever get them back? When the power of God was so strong that alcoholics and drug addicts came staggering into meetings and were instantly delivered, never to go back to their sin and bondage.

 

"TELL ME SOMETHING... WHAT MADE ME COME THROUGH THOSE DOORS?"

 

Recently, I was ministering in a church in Pennsylvania. The week before this meeting the congregation had gone into the community praying over it and talking to people. During the worship I saw the presence of the Lord being established as a zone going out from that congregation into the community. I saw this zone begin to cover the highway that ran past the church. I began to see drive by healings and deliverances taking place. In the Spirit I saw a car drive by and a wife turning to her husband saying, "What was that? I just felt something leave my body!"

At the end of the service we were praying for healing for people at the alter. A man came staggering up the aisle to the alter and began to tell us something. He said, "Ten minutes ago I was in a bar drinking. I left that bar and was walking down the highway past your church. Something told me to walk over to your building. I have been watching you all through the windows. Tell me something, "What made me come through those doors? What made me come through those doors?" He kept repeating his question over and over to us. "What made me come through those doors? What was it?" We began to tell him that the Lord had drawn him into this building by His Spirit. The Holy Spirit was revealing Himself to him in spite of the alcohol that had him bound. The Holy Spirit had invaded that bar and was touching people inside of it. Within minutes this man was kneeling and crying out to the Lord to save him and to change his life. A seven year old boy then put his hand on the man's shoulder and asked him a question. "Mister, can I pray for you to receive the Holy Spirit?" I asked the pastor beside me if that was his little boy. He said, "No, we train all of our children to minister like this." I could see then why a zone of God's presence was being established so strong in that place affecting that community.
 
CHURCH BUILDINGS WILL BEGIN TO BE USED BY THE COMMUNITY MORE THAN THEIR CONGREGATIONS!

  We must remember that our church buildings are not really God's house...we are! The reason our church buildings become special to us is because we gather corporately to worship Him and He comes into our midst. Again I sense the Lord saying, "As in the days of old, I am returning to My house! Remember the former days and consider the things of old, for many of those 'good old days' are returning to My house! This house will be filled again as years gone by. Seats will begin to fill up as in the days of old. Balconies in churches will have to be used again. The favor of God and man will become so strong on congregations that public officials and communities will start asking to use church buildings for their meetings and events! The economy will be used as a leverage to unlock church doors for this. These public gatherings will eventually come under the influence of the residue of God's presence in these church buildings. I can honestly say that our church building where I attend is being used more by our community than ourselves. It's like we have given our building away to be used to bless our city. It is time that our church buildings being used only a few hours a week start being used twenty-four seven!

I SENSE THE LORD SAYING, "REDEDICATE YOUR HOUSE TO ME!"

It's interesting that one of the meanings of the word 'dedicate' means 'to open ( e.g., a building ) to public use.' I sense the Lord is calling us to rededicate our lives, possessions and buildings for public use. Let's go public!

Blessings,

Bill Yount