{"id":165,"date":"2015-07-05T07:32:53","date_gmt":"2015-07-05T15:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointtohope.com\/?p=165"},"modified":"2015-07-05T07:32:53","modified_gmt":"2015-07-05T15:32:53","slug":"china-philippines-australia-new-zealand-seoul-russia-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointtohope.com\/?p=165","title":{"rendered":"China, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Seoul, Russia, & \u2026 Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"

July 5, 2015<\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Friends,<\/span><\/p>\n

Why so many countries?? \u2026 and still more nations in the future!\u00a0 Nancy believes it is God\u2019s desire to give nations an open door to return to Him and bring His order, His Glory, and turn hearts to Jesus Christ.\u00a0 She often wonders how many others have been asked to go before her?\u00a0 Truly, there are many who have also gone before and will surely follow and pray and declare God\u2019s Word in the way He directs.\u00a0\u00a0 Still, for now, the Lord has put a mandate on Nancy \/ Point To Hope, just as He has called others to do His bidding. <\/span><\/p>\n

The mandate is simply this:\u00a0 To go to the Eastern Gate \/ side of each parliament building in each nations\u2019 capitol and listed in His Word are 21 characteristic of a hypocrite (Matt. 23:2-33 & 2 Tim. 3:2-5).\u00a0 As a prophetic act, a little chain with 21 links is broken after repenting for the sins and declaring God\u2019s glory return once again (Ez. 43:4);\u00a0 Then, a little red (for the blood) ribbon trimmed with gold (God\u2019s glory) is saturated with oil (anointing of the Holy Spirit), a heart (representing God\u2019s heart for the nation), and a dime (10 for testimony – testimony of Jesus Christ)\u2026 these emblems are left at the parliament – typically around a tree if possible.\u00a0 Additionally, prayers of blessing and provision are offered for the governmental leaders of the nations; prayers that there ears, eyes, and hearts would be open to receive the goodness that that Lord has for them as a nation.\u00a0 Prays of reconciliation among themselves, other countries, but more importantly, reconciliation to the ONE who gave His life for each one as an individual.\u00a0 Prayers that the leaders would \u201craise the war cry\u201d for God and that their country would prosper according to the Word of God and His lovingkindness would be accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bible is full of accounts of both simple and profound individuals who simply said \u201cyes\u201d to the Lord and God was able to move mountains; raise nations and defeat nations!\u00a0 You also have said \u201cyes\u201d and He is working His might and power through your prayers to fulfill His plans and purposes for ALL His people – nation by nation, and one heart at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thank you!<\/span><\/p>\n

Beijing, China (June 10th):<\/span><\/span>
\nThree of our friends from Hong Kong joined us when we flew to Beijing.\u00a0 It was an amazing day.\u00a0 This may seem simple, but the temperature were very pleasant – an unusually cool day for June\u2026. a supernatural day!\u00a0 We walked along the Eastern Gate of the Parliament building.\u00a0 It was closed up pretty tight.\u00a0 However, after we had finished praying, the gates opened before our eyes.\u00a0 One of the things we found was a large button and the Lord said, He was going to be \u201cpushing some buttons.\u201d\u00a0 The next day in the Hong Kong news, one of China\u2019s high ranking governmental officials was exposed for corruption.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Beijing<\/a><\/p>\n

I also wanted to mention, the previous day, we prayed at Tiananmen Square, also known as \u201cGate of Heavenly Peace.\u00a0 After we lifted prayers of repentance and declaration, the skies started rolling with a gentle thunder and light \u201cshowers of blessings\u201d began to fall! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It was awesome to collaborate with our Hong Kong friends from Aglow (Alice, Virginia, & Jane).\u00a0 Together, we took God\u2019s Word and declared it for all of China\u2026. you were right there with us! <\/span><\/p>\n

Also, before leaving Alaska (in May), the Lord gave Nancy a word regarding China:<\/span>
\nI\u2019m (meaning the Lord) going to make changes:<\/span>
\n– There will be a day when you will not need a VISA to enter China (picture of entry from the South).<\/span>
\n– Changes from the old to the new<\/span>
\n– hearts are going to be changed (officials \/ gov.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, years ago, He told Nancy China will be one of the greatest evangelical nations spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ \u2026. that is coming to pass!\u00a0 They distribute an enormous amount of Christian materials and are reaching out to many people, particularly Muslims, in great numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, regarding the VISAs \u2026 back in early June, I think I asked for prayer because we had to apply for a Chinese VISA as soon as we arrived in Hong Kong and didn\u2019t have much time for processing \u2026 thus praying for favor and we would be allowed access.\u00a0 Well, I am happy to share this report:\u00a0 When we got our passports back, I have been a given 10 year VISA for China, and Nancy a 1 year (only 1 year because her passport is about to expire).\u00a0 However, she can receive a ten year VISA with a renewed passport.\u00a0 Praise God!<\/span><\/p>\n

Manila, Philippines (June 18th):<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Philippines\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Posted at the entrance:\u00a0 \u201cShow your ID\u201d \u2026 Well, all I can say is, Nancy just had to sign what looked like a guest book and we had access to the Senate of the Philippines to pray.\u00a0 In addition to repenting for the 21 sins, the Lord had given Nancy some specific things to pray for the Philippines when we went to this embassy in DC last December.\u00a0\u00a0 One of the things we saw in DC was old newspapers.\u00a0 Guess what we saw on this day?\u00a0 An old newspaper; And, it was as if it was being read by the wind with its full length pages gently turning.\u00a0 Another word the Lord had given Nancy in DC was that the \u201cside door\u201d was always used.\u00a0 Yes, there was a main entrance at this parliament, but it was the side gate that seemed to be opening and shutting.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the things the Lord showed Nancy to pray (while in DC\/embassy) was to free this nation of a victim mentality.\u00a0 Well, it was evident in the cast system, but it was also evident that the Lord is bringing this people group out of this mentality and breaking the cast!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Canberra, Australia (June 22):<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Australia\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \"Australia<\/a><\/p>\n

Time to apply all layers of clothing!\u00a0 Temperature was chilly but the grass was still being mowed in winter!\u00a0\u00a0 This parliament was immaculate and massive \u2026 well groomed.\u00a0 We took an early morning four hour train prayer journey from Sidney to Canberra.\u00a0 Again, we prayed and repented for the 21 sins found in 2 Tim. 3:2-5 & Matt. 23:2-33.\u00a0\u00a0 It may seem the same:\u00a0 a 21 link chain, a gold lined red ribbon, anointing oil, a little heart symbol, and a dime (for testimony) \u2026 but the Word of the Lord is alive and active \u2026 fresh and new every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

As soon as we finished praying, two exterminators emerged from the woods like clock work!\u00a0 A declaration and sign to Australia that the Lord will contend \/ exterminate things going the \u201cwrong way\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Australia<\/a><\/p>\n

Also a sign to us, was a large square button found \u2026 how many buttons show up at parliaments?\u00a0 Remember, we also found a button in Beijing (China).<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is another note worthy of reporting as I think it will encourage you to know your prayers are effective.\u00a0 After finishing at the parliament, we had about 6 hours to kill and it was pretty windy and cold.\u00a0 Nancy\u2019s cell phone rang \u2026. which that has not happened since leaving Alaska.\u00a0 So, it rang but the question was to answer or not –\u00a0 considering the charges.\u00a0 Nancy answered and it was the airlines saying our evening flight back to Sidney was cancelled – could we come for an earlier or later flight?\u00a0 (We had taken the train from Sydney to Wellington and we were returning via plane).\u00a0\u00a0 We opted for earlier flight.\u00a0 From the airport in Sydney, we were able to easily hop on the subway train and within a couple stops, see a few familiar sights which Australia is known for:\u00a0 The Sydney Opera House & the Sydney Harbor Bridge.\u00a0 Thank you for your intercession that paved the way for the day\u2019s journey and God\u2019s favor. <\/span><\/p>\n

I also wanted to quickly mention, we had the opportunity to attend a Hillsong Church service on a Sunday evening.\u00a0 It was awesome to worship with other believers, but I think a highlight for both Nancy and I was our Muslim taxi driver.\u00a0 It was about an hour drive, oneway, and he was willing to wait for us until the service ended.\u00a0 Let me just say this:\u00a0 He got an earful of the goodness of Jesus Christ as one\u2019s best friend.\u00a0 He asked the right questions and we could tell the answers left much room for him to ponder.\u00a0 And, Hillsong, as a church, gives out new bibles to visitors \u2026. so guess who got a new bible?\u00a0 Please continue to pray for our new friend, our Muslim taxi driver.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wellington, New Zealand (June 23rd): <\/span><\/span>
\nThe Lord did say this 2015 year theme is: Raise the War Cry!: Redemptive Rest!\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cSeals \u2026 as in Christian Seals \/ Christian Creed\u201d \u2026. Seems like a silly picture, but not when the Word of the Lord sheds light:\u00a0 \u00a0\u201cBut God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty\u201d (1 Cor. 1:27 \/ KJV).\u00a0 We found this \u201clittle\u201d seal fast asleep on the shores of New Zealand – amid the hustle and bustle of human-kind surrounding it – the \u201cparking lot\u201d was not its permanent home.\u00a0 Still, this seal found redemptive rest and peace regardless its war-like surroundings of cars and people. \u2026\u00a0 Likewise, our \u201cparking lot\u201d is not this earth \u2026 \u201cBut our homeland is in heaven\u201d (Phil. 3:20a).\u00a0 This was not our purpose in New Zealand, but was a pleasant reminder of the PTH theme this year about the \u201cNavy SEALs \/ Christian Seal\u201d.\u00a0 You could say this \u201clittle seal\u201d was a neighbor of our dear friend, Annie Cox (a long standing friend to many Alaskans whom returned to her homeland of New Zealand).\u00a0 Annie flew to Wellington (capitol of NZ) and prayed at the parliament with Nancy and I.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"seal<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \"New<\/a><\/p>\n

Annie shared that last year (2014) marked the 200th year since Samuel Marsden introduced Christianity to New Zealand.\u00a0 Now, 201 years later, we stood at the Eastern Gate of the parliament and repented, declared God\u2019s Word, and petitioned for restoration and revival for the people of New Zealand.\u00a0 It was chilly, slightly windy and rainy, but the Spirit of the Lord burned fervently! <\/span><\/p>\n

And, Annie offered an open invitation for Point To Hope to return to New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seoul, South Korea (June 28th):<\/span><\/span>
\nWow!\u00a0 I think S. Korea was both Nancy and my \u201cfavorite\u201d parliament.\u00a0 We were there on a Sunday, so we had the whole place to ourselves \u2026 at least the outer courts!\u00a0 First glimpse was amazing \u2026 a large concrete building, yet in the foreground, stood a seemingly out-of-place sculpture of a tree \u2026 from a distance, it looked like a \u201cFruit of the Spirit\u201d tree.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

\"S.Korea<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \"N.Korea<\/a><\/p>\n

We also visited South Korea\u2019s Observatory.\u00a0 It was as close as we could get to the border of North Korea to pray.\u00a0 North Korea can be seen in the distance.\u00a0 It is no coincidence that the word \u201cfree\u201d is labeled on the view finder!\u00a0 Nancy prayed blessings on both North and South Korea; Healing and reconciliation – with one another and with the Lord.\u00a0 And that one day, it will be a country of \u201cKorea\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 (A few days prior, Debbie A., from Ketchikan also sent a verse from Joshua 6:16, \u201cShout, for the Lord has given you Korea.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nancy heard the Lord say, \u201cEnough is enough!\u201d The fear of constant thread will be no more;\u00a0 There will be a day when those in N. Korea will flood into S. Korea because communism will be no more\u2026. there is a mother\u2019s heart of God for her nation and she is calling out restore, restore, restore what the canker worm has eaten.\u00a0 The walls are coming down, prepare for battle as it will be humbling and hard for both; give and take. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a photo of Nancy and our taxi driver who took us to the parliament in South Korea.\u00a0 I know many of you had been praying for our transportation to the parliament because we had quite a distance to our destination and an need of an English speaking driver.\u00a0\u00a0 When he said he spoke \u201ca little English\u201d he was right.\u00a0 And, I might also add, speaking doesn\u2019t necessarily mean understanding;\u00a0 He did smile a lot and was very pleasant and professional.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, why include this picture?\u00a0 We don\u2019t know his name and odds of meeting him again are probably a big zero.\u00a0 However, I couldn\u2019t help wonder if he realized he was compelled by the Holy Spirit on this day!\u00a0 He didn\u2019t just \u201cgive us a ride\u201d \u2026 he transported God\u2019s plans and purposes on this warm June 28th day in the year 2015!\u00a0 You wonder if your prayers are effective \u2026 necessary?\u00a0 I am sure there are days in your own prayer closet when you wonder if you are \u201chitting the mark,\u201d etc.\u00a0 I\u2019m guessing you did not hear first hand from God the places the Lord has called Nancy to.\u00a0 Still, you are compelled by the Spirit of the Lord to intercede, regardless of what you know or don\u2019t know; or understand.\u00a0 Perhaps Noah\u2019s family was in the same boat???\u00a0 As far as I can tell, Noah was the only one who actually heard God say \u201cmake for yourself, an ark\u201d (Gen. 6:14); And a 3-decker ark, no less – BIG PLANS in store.\u00a0 As far fetched as it may have seemed to Noah\u2019s family,\u00a0 they helped build the ark to transport God\u2019s plans for mankind; You, also, through prayer, are building an ark for HIS presence of mankind.\u00a0 Seems far-fetched, but not so!! HIS word never returns void.\u00a0 Thus, whether our taxi driver knew or felt any accomplishment of his day \u2026 there was an accomplishment in the spirit realm for South Korea\u2026 and North Korea.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"S.Korea<\/a><\/p>\n

Moscow, Russia (June 30th):<\/span><\/span>
\nI know many of you have inquired specifically about Russia.\u00a0 If you remember the word the Lord gave Nancy when we were at the Russian embassy in Washington, DC (back in Dec. 2014) – there was going to be\u00a0 \u201cwreck \u2026 a shattering\u201d; don\u2019t know what that means, but that is what the Lord told Nancy (last Dec.).\u00a0\u00a0 We connected with our tour guide (which was required for us to even have entrance into Russia.)\u00a0 She was 28 years old and had been hired to provide us with Russian history around the Red Square area and Saint Basil’s Cathedral.\u00a0 The parliament building was a few blocks away.\u00a0 Our guide was amazed that we wanted to go there and quickly warned us we would not be permitted in.\u00a0 No problem!\u00a0 I don\u2019t think we have been permitted in a foreign parliament yet, other than a few in the Scandinavian countries.\u00a0 We just needed the Easter side and the Word of God \u2026 and that we had.\u00a0 I think our guide was not so sure what to think, but she was included in our declaration as a Russian citizen.\u00a0 The Power of Agreement! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Again, when we were in DC at the embassy, the Lord showed Nancy there are good Christians in Russia – please continue to pray for them. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I think Nancy and I had the same impression regarding our visit to Moscow.\u00a0 You know how it is on those days when you just feel like you are \u201cgetting by\u201d and going through mundane things in life – like a \u201ccoldness;\u201d kind of a \u201cself\u201d attitude \u2026. that\u2019s the feeling we had, spiritually speaking. \u00a0<\/span>
\n\"russia\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \"St<\/a><\/p>\n

Israel (July 1-15th):<\/span><\/span>
\nNow in Israel, trying to catch up a little from back to back long flights, etc.\u00a0 Yet, there is much to do and we really covet your prayer coverage for God\u2019s perfect plan for what He desires to be fulfilled in this time and season for Israel.\u00a0\u00a0 We will at some point, go to the City of David in Jerusalem (that may entail a few days); also, some various sites of David (as a young warrior), perhaps Bethlehem, as well as some other areas around Tel Aviv like the Port of Jaffa (a good reminder not to be a Jonah \u2026 don\u2019t be a runner – be a \u201cforerunner\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 However, we know there is more, but right now, it is a need to know basis for all of us.\u00a0 Thus, please continue to uphold us in prayer. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

July 16th \u2026 Washington, DC; Capitol Building & White House (Day trip). \u00a0<\/span>
\nWe were asked the same question from people in several countries \u2026. What is wrong with your country (meaning America)???\u00a0 And, we heard many times over:\u00a0 \u201cThere\u2019s no hope for America\u201d!<\/span><\/p>\n

After we had finished our prayer at the parliament in Canberra, Australia, the Lord told Nancy this:\u00a0 \u201cYour country (meaning America) is being cursed from every direction; Words spoken as if they are so.\u00a0 You know what you have to do?\u00a0\u00a0 Nancy\u2019s reply, \u201cGo back to my capitol and pray for my country and its governing leaders.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

No better time than the present:\u00a0 Nancy and I arrive back in America on July 15th.\u00a0 Early morning of the 16th, we will fly to DC for a quick day trip to fulfill the Lord\u2019s request.\u00a0 Praise God,\u00a0 for the \u2018day of rest\u2019 in our schedule that permitted time to do this day trip (the 16th of July . 16= God\u2019s Love) \u2026\u00a0 Again, this is the year of Raise the War Cry: God\u2019s Redemptive Rest!\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Blessings to all and again, thank you for you precious prayer coverage.\u00a0 Again, my apologies for the time span from the last report, but we\u2019ve literally been in and out of meetings, parliaments, train stations, and airports. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Please don\u2019t hesitate to e-mail if the Lord shows you anything:\u00a0 dream \/ vision, scripture, etc.\u00a0 We are in this together!<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span>
\nSarah Tarter<\/span>
\nPTH Prayer Facilitator<\/span>
\n\"S.Korea<\/a><\/p>\n

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