This is the covenant I made with David before the Global Family: “David, this is my covenant with you: I will not close my heart to you again, and you will not close your heart to me. And if we fail, we will quickly forgive. But one thing we will not do again, we will not remove trust.” Could this be what the Lord wants to do in His global Ekklesia?

Coming out of a recent leaders consultation in Singapore has left me challenged and incredibly hopeful. In fact more than hopeful – filled with fresh vision and expectation for an outpouring designed to change us all. It has become abundantly clear the Lord is calling us into yet another level of revelation as He proceeds to unfold His magnificent glory.

People don’t want to join an organisation, they want to be a part of a family. As a city of God we mirror His Body, and as David Demian has said: “You can quit an organisation, but you cannot resign from being a part of your family.”

The story of Esther maps a profound path leading to national justice and the unraveling of a sinister plot against the Jewish people. It is a prophetic template for our day.

Throughout the past year, I’ve been consciously pressing in and praying for my heart and whole being to be aligned with the Lord. Now I see that being joined with Him is even far greater. Alignment can come and go. But when I’m actually joined with Him in the way that 1 Corinthians 6:17 is talking about, it will be impossible for me to come out of alignment with Him, because we are actually one.

David Mainse was a true father, not only to me, but to the whole nation of Canada. As the church in this nation, we have lost an irreplaceable treasure – a true statesman and ambassador for Christ who was a model of integrity and faith throughout his life.

One of my highlights at the Chinese Homecoming in Hong Kong (July 13-16, 2016) was the night when the young people were released to share their hearts. Their transparency, boldness and passion for the Lord moved me deeply and excited me for what lies ahead.