United with Dan on a Mission

6.1 On the 10^th of September I departed from Cape Town International Airport for Glasgow Scotland, via Dubai. I was a little bit anxious as it was the first time that I would be traveling out of the country, and specifically on my own. But for the most part it was actually quite easy and enjoyable… except I really struggled to sleep and my legs did get a little sore and stiff. I did however pray that whatever sleep I got could be multiplied. I believe that’s exactly what happened. I managed to a get probably about 2 times 1 hour sleep and it helped a great deal as it kept me going all the way to Glasgow and left me with enough energy to do more once I had arrived. But that is when disaster struck.

After taking about 3 hours to get through Border Control, the taxi I had arranged from airport to hotel was not there. Also the method Vodacom had told me to follow for roaming, failed 5min before I left the country [SMS ROAMON to 123]. So I prayed frantically, and everything worked out in the end. I drew money for a pay phone, then had to swap some notes for change… it didn’t work. Then after a lot of running around I found a place where I could buy a UK sim card which helped, because then I could phone the hotel, who gave me a taxi service number, and more. When I finally arrived at the hotel the world seemed to leave my shoulders. God helped everything to work out in the end.

Following this, adapting and learning the different gadgets took a while, as well as how to use the public transport system, but before long, I got it. Actually it’s really easy and super-efficient! Wish South African Public transport was half as good. Glasgow central station was amazing too.

On Saturday I arrived at Ywam Seamill. I felt at home right away, the base and number of people here are a bit smaller than in Worcester, but it feels a lot warmer, like a family. Saturday and Sunday the rest of my DTS group began to filter in and I got to know the faces. I really like my fellow trainees and staff, and look forward to working with them!

Welcoming prayers included people saying:

“I feel like you are looking for more of God and to know Him better, but somehow you feel like you are just missing it. But you are going to find that during this time.” Okay! Yes I do feel like I’ve been missing God and like He is just out of reach. A lot of ‘this life’ is very new to me. There must be so much more to God, and I can’t wait to find it.

“Dot to dot books that children draw… it seems like there is a lot in your life that has happened and things that are not clear to you, but the dots need to be joined… I feel God is saying ‘Daniel, walk with me and you will see that those dots are joined and the picture is going to take shape and who you are is going to take shape. They lord is going to teach you who you are and how to operate and to be as He created you. Be blessed and keep moving forward! Keep pursuing and trusting, and don’t worry about trusting yourself, keep your eyes on Him and He will give you what you need’”. It’s true, I’ve experienced many things, have many dreams, plans, ambitions, and a long bucket list, have seen some visions, received prophesy… it’s a mess of dots all over the place, and while confusing, one thing is for certain… It’s SUPER EXCITING! I can’t wait to see how they all link up. These people and their words… it’s not just some vague half-hearted jumble of things. They keep hitting the nail on the head.

“God wants to define who you are” – okay…

“Let go of expectations and hope, but be open for God to speak to you and define what you may think is set in stone. Let Him define your ID, who you are and your purpose.” This will be super challenging, but I know it has to happen.

“Dry hard ground in California almost no life, but birds still drop seeds, and every few years great rains come and the whole valley bursts into life. God will still pour much water on you and grow seeds and give you life.”  Had a weird feeling of this tying in with my vision concerning the flower a while back…

Tuesday the 18^th

We did some soul-search after learning how to hear God speaking. I asked, “God what do you think about me?” After getting into my ‘Jesus bubble’ I suddenly saw mountains spring up out of the ground, and followed the path where I came up to the cliffs which I had seen in a previous vision earlier this year, with the armies. Then God said, “You’re a conqueror, leader and one whom will be given reign over angels.” Then the scenery changed and I was in front of a blank board. My name was written at the top, and slowly things came onto it… you will soar high above the clouds on wings spread out wide. You’re a leader, you are caring (care bear); it’s okay to hold onto innocence and embrace the boy within you.

After that, they led us through experiencing God’s voice and giving messages for our class mates. For one, I saw a flamingo, pink, and although it had a bad wing, its long legs still let it stand tall out of the water, head held high. After opening my eyes to see who it was that I was prophesying for… it was [A ton]. We shall wait and see what becomes of it. He was excited by it, but not much made sense for him. I tried a few times, and am a little confused as to how these things are going, but we will see. They say it takes practise. However twice I received very nice ones: First from [Kira]: “something about a shell, but a great inside, and once people get to know you, they are in for a treat. You are caring and concerned… care bear…” then from [Zie], “you are colourful like the rainbow, different, many interests and ambitions, don’t try to fit in a box because you can’t, embrace who you are, be an individual, be who God made you to be.” Every time we gave prophecy we didn’t know who it was for till afterwards, and every time we received, the person giving it didn’t know who it was for either until afterwards.