Capturing a Hummingbird & Manufacturing Revival - Nate Johnston, Colorado Springs, CO - Nov 19, 2024

A Competition by the River in Three Days

Recently, I had a peculiar yet powerful dream. It was one of those dreams where I immediately knew God was speaking. If God could put a dream in bold caps lock, this would be it. The urgency and clarity of the dream made it impossible to ignore. I knew that every detail mattered.

In the dream, I walked into a conference setting. The location wasn't grand or large, but it had a massive river flowing beside it. As I entered through the front door, I was immediately confronted by a person. This person began to criticize me, telling me I didn't know what I was talking about, listing their ministry statistics and achievements. They boasted about how God had chosen them for a mighty move of His Spirit, but not me.

Right away, I discerned that this person was operating out of an orphan spirit, striving to manufacture something that wasn't from God. Their charisma, their appearance, and even the way they spoke was familiar—a formula the Church has used for far too long. I stood quietly as they slandered me.  continue >>>