Prophetic Words and Counsel

During my time in Santiago, I received a number of prophetic words about our ministry. One of the values that Mars Hill shares with the Vineyard is the deep desire and hunger for the presence of God. We believe in the supernatural. One of the ways God’s presence expresses itself is through visions and prophetic words. Nearly all of you know that God called us to Argentina with a supernatural vision of “Patagonia, Go!” In Chile, a number of people felt that the Holy Spirit was giving them a vision or word for our ministry. I will try to relate those words to you as best as possible. They were all given in Spanish but I will try and write them as completely as I am able. It is also my desire to refrain from too much commentary as we are still “processing” the impact of all this.

From José, a pastor in Santiago: “Brian, thank you for sharing what is in your heart about racism and prejudice in the church today. Your message from Galatians 2 has greatly impacted my heart. While I was listening to you, I felt the Holy Spirit was giving me a vision of you preaching this message of unity to numbers of churches throughout South and Latin America (note: he knew nothing of my relationship with Pastor Scott Hagan and Blended Church Network). Your ministry, too, is not unlike that of the Apostle Paul. God gave you a supernatural call and, like Paul, you have been subject to a time of challenge and testing in the desert. But, Brian, the Holy Spirit is saying that your time in the desert is nearly through. After 2 years in Argentina, God is preparing to greatly expand your ministry by preaching this message of unity throughout South America.

The Holy Spirit is also saying that you have been subject to this time of testing and perseverance because God is going to begin to send your way many, many people who have been deeply involved with witchcraft, tarot, and other types of alliances with Satan. Your time of testing and perseverance was to prepare you spiritually for the battle you will face in this new aspect of your ministry. But, like the Apostle Paul, you have been supernaturally called and annointed for this task. Your message of preaching the unity of the kingdom of God will also be combined with a special annointing to destroy the works of the kingdom of darkness.

From Lorena, a friend of my roommate in Santiago: “Brian, I feel the Holy Spirit is telling me that your time in Argentina has been one of increasing isolation. It is no fault of your own, but of the circumstances that have happened over the last few years. The Holy Spirit wants you to know that a lot of the things you have been worrying about are for nothing. Because you haven’t had a strong group of people surrounding you and praying for you in Argentina, the devil has been able to trick or deceive your mind. I feel the Spirit is saying that it is very important for you to maintain these relationships you have formed with us in Chile. When the devil can get you to a place of isolation from other believers, he can deceive you into worrying or thinking about things you shouldn’t.”