2nd Kinship Trip Into The Field

The second time my kinship ventured to the market place we ministered to only one person verbally. Many were observed, benefited by silent prayer.

The day was cold, cloudy with some sprinkling rain. The four of us walked the Brea downtown area looking for those who matched out clues. There were not many folks out on such a day.

We came upon a restaurant which displayed a near life size cow, which was pictured in a vision seen by one of our team members. We paused. Talked about the significance. We came to the conclusion we were on the right street. We prayer walked the street.

Eventually, we came upon a man sitting at an outdoor table. I'd seen him on our first pass through the street. He did not match any clues. But, I was stirred to ask him a simple question.

"Excuse me, my friends and I are out walking the downtown, looking for people who might need prayer".

He said that he always needed prayer. He turned out to be a Egyptian Coptic Christian. The four of us came round him and started talking, friendly talk which helped us to get to know him a bit.

As the group talked to him, I saw an open vision which I later prayed over him in an informal way.

During the conversation it became apparent that he did not realize that we were offering to pray for him right there in the open market. He received a phone call which shortened our pleasant conversation. He had to go pick up a relative. I prayed a quick blessing over him based on the vision I'd seen.

As he stood, he recognized one of our team members ( an ER Nurse) from a visit to the ER with a family member!

He became more comfortable with us as this connection was made. I don't think this was a coincidence. I believe God planned our meeting, and used the connection with our team member to reinforce the ministry released to him, though it stretched him a bit in the process.

Sometimes I have a leading that is not based on a picture, word of knowledge, physical witness of pain, etc.

Sometimes the Lord highlights a person by tugging on me, I just know I have to go and start a conversation in the knowledge that "in the moment" God will lead me throughout the entire encounter.

Market Place Evangelism is really about being led by the Spirit, as opposed to leaning on your own understanding. Selah.