Boston Awake: Gather the People // Feb. 20

“Gather the people…” Joel 2:16

There are moments in history that shift the destinies of cities and nations. Jonah, the reluctant prophet, saw an idolatrous and immoral Nineveh turn to God in response to his prophetic message. The apostles overturned the prevailing and hostile religious traditions of Jerusalem through the proclamation of the risen Christ and demonstration of the Spirit’s power.

Throughout history, God has chosen to use individuals as the vehicles for this type of change. At a critical moment in American history, a small group of “minutemen” responded to a call to stand in the path of tyranny and injustice represented by British forces marching to Lexington and Concord.

Minute-men represented a small hand-picked force selected from the ranks of local militia companies... Approximately one-third of the men in each militia unit were chosen "to be ready to march or fight at a minute's notice."

The true minute-men — always the first to appear at or await a battle — stood at Lexington Green on the morning of April 19, 1775, and led the attack on Concord Bridge. Their numbers were reinforced by the regular militia that turned out in that day's historic battles.[1]

Today, I believe a new generation of “minutemen” is emerging. These young men and women are ready to respond in a “moment’s notice” to the moving of God’s Spirit. At this time, I believe God’s eyes are focused on the city of Boston; He desires to release a mighty move of his Spirit in this stronghold of man-made philosophies and ideologies.

I believe February 20-22 represents one of these “minutemen moments” in history. It represents the merging of two independent calls: the finishing of 40 days of prayer and fasting inspired by a dream of God’s manifest presence in Boston and a call to prayer by Lou Engle for the establishment of Christ’s rulership in our nation. It fulfills a separate vision God gave over a year ago of a “fire conference” taking place on February 20-22 at Ruggles Baptist Church.

God is calling young “spirit-led minutemen” to be the first at a new battlefront. Starting February 20, for 48 hours, continuous worship and prayer will ascend to the throne of Jesus. As we seek the face of God, we expect to encounter the very presence of Christ and see demonstrations of His Spirit’s power through healings, signs, and wonders.

If God is moving your heart, please join us for the Fire Conference at Ruggles Baptist Church.

Kickoff Service Wednesday February 20 @ 9pm // Fire Night Friday February 22 @ 7pm
874 Beacon Street Boston, Massachusetts

Participating Ministries:
Fenway Church - David W. Hill, JHOP Boston - Bethany Yeo, , BASIC College Ministries - Kent Muwarski, Youthstorm - Joseph Robinson, Revival & Restoration Ministries - Daniel & Camila Aguilar, Luke 18 Project, YWAM Boston

More info and 48-hour schedule
http://bostonawake.blogspot.com // http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8761791373

[1] http://www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/bookmarks/minutemen/