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Thursday, March 7, 2024

A TIME OF CLEANSING, REPENTANCE AND EXPOSURE!

Romans 2:4 ESV Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?

Hello! It's been a while since my last blog. Today, I feel so burdened and grieved with what we are seeing in the Church. It's not a surprise to me but it deeply saddens me.

What am I talking about? I'm talking about ministry leaders, worship leaders and others falling from grace. I'm talking about the ones that have been confronted repeatedly and still choose not to repent and get right with the Lord.

For over a decade the Lord has been highlighting people - many I know - that are not right with Him; are teaching heresy; false prophetic and more. My job was to intercede for them. Period! It wasn't my job to expose them. It wasn't my job to gossip. I have seen some step down and get right. Hallelujah! Some, still hiding in their deception and others yet exposed but not willing to change.

I prayed that they would see their ways, the deception they've fallen into and turn. And for some, that when the Lord would finally expose in His great mercy, they would have the right response. A response to take responsibility, have accountability and get healed up.

God looks for a humble and contrite heart. We must be correctable and teachable. We must be willing to be transparent and open (not with everyone) but with those we are in relationship with. I'm not perfect by any means and I don't have it all together, but I do give permission to those in relationship with me to help me see my blind spots and to help me overcome them. I ask the Lord often to search me and know me and point out anything that offends Him. I then repent and ask for His help to avoid that pitfall again.

God in His kindness will always try and get our attention first through our quiet time with Him, or in dreams or vision but when that doesn't work, He sends others, others that have been shown exactly what is going on. And if that doesn't work, He brings public and humiliating exposure. Ouch!

I reached out to Bob Sorge as I have long respected and valued his teaching and maturity in the Lord. I wanted to know how he stays strong and healthy in the Lord. He shared with me this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzTv2YPYk0o. I highly recommend it. He has 5 amazing points to make. Though he is talking about what happened at IHOP it's the 5 lessons we can learn from Bob that really speaks to me and hopefully to you as well. In a nutshell (but listen to his teaching please)

1. We need to guard our heart against sin. Guard how we speak to others in the body of Christ. We need not worry about the speck in other people's eyes, but deal with the log in ours!

2. We need to extend mercy to everyone who is sinning!! That's everyone. That's you and that's me. God will have mercy on us as we have mercy on others. Even when we blow it or make wrong decisions, God's mercy is new every morning. Let's extend that same mercy (be like Christ).

3. We need to be patient with our leaders. We need to pray for our leaders, our pastors and anyone in influence.

4. We must not have any secrets before God or others!! We need to confess it and bring it into the light! Judas had secrets. He kept stuffing them and satan entered him uninvited which then led to his destruction. Peter had issues but he was an open book. He lived in the light. Satan had to ask permission to sift him like wheat. We need to deal with what's in our hearts. No secrets!!

5. We need to respond the way Jesus did in John 13:31 so that the Son of Man can be glorified. God can be glorified in our crushing. We need to love one another. It's time to love. Love everyone! We need to sow seed with our love for Christ and others!

Ken had a vision a few weeks ago that he shared with our church. He felt it was for him and for the Church as well. His vision was simply that there was a beef tenderloin and the Lord was trimming it. It takes a sharp knife and time to trim it into something beautiful. He also saw a 1/2 a cow and it was being cut up into different pieces. His interpretation was that the Lord was going to start cutting and trimming him (and the Church).

If you are living in sin or are keeping a secret of some kind, please humble yourself and turn from your sin. Seek help. Talk to someone who you are comfortable with but who will speak the Truth in Love and help you overcome.

If God is nudging you to make something right with someone, then do it! Don't wait another day.

God is all about mercy and grace to those that are humble. He resists the proud. He will eventually expose the proud. Allow Him to trim off anything that is not in line with His
Word in your life. Allow Him to cut out the gristle and fat.

It's time we allow Him to cleanse us and prepare us to be His pure spotless bride. He is coming..... we must be ready!!

If you have need of prayer, please reach out!

Prayer request please:

Ken had to have emergency dental work which is a pretty hefty bill.

Ken broke (by accident) the glass in our back door which is also a pretty hefty bill

Ken has to have new glasses as his eyesight has changed drastically.

I am looking for work - from home and/or an increase in my Thrive Life business. Due to the intense pain from plantar fasciitis and the back pain, working outside the home is becoming more difficult. I've applied everywhere and yet no open doors (yet). God has always been faithful to bring me the work He knows I can do. I wish I could qualify for disability, but unsure. Praying into this and asking the Lord to direct.. and yet still trusting Him for our daily provision and needs. Pray for my healing - that would be even better!

We might be being trimmed and cut?? :)

So appreciate you all. Thank you for your continued love and prayers.

Hugs, love and prayers.

Ken & Michele Cole

michele@wantinsight.com

michelecole.thrivelife.com - quality freeze dried food - simple to use, quality, non GMO, nutritious & delicious. I am looking for people who might want to host a Tasting Party - you can earn free food without even spending anything.

Here are ways you can give if you feel led:

1. Non tax deductible donations can be made to:

Ken & Michele Cole, 103 Geneva Ave, Hamilton, MT 59840 (preferable as the options below will tax us)

This is the only way currently we can use funds for our personal needs at this time. or through

Paypal - paypal.me/micheleacole

Venmo- @Michele-Cole-20

Cashapp - cash.app/$micheleacole2019

2. Tax deductible options:

Checks payable to Sonlit Fields, 103 Geneva Ave, Hamilton, MT 59840

This goes into our ministry account to be used for outreach and saving towards our vision.

Donor Fund - The Signatry - Ken & Michele Cole - listed under Want InSight Fund.

7171 W 95th Street, Suite 501, Overland Park, KS 66212

Phone 913 310 0279

www.thesignatry,com

This is an option to keep gifts anonymous - again for outreach and savings toward our vision.

Vision

God has given us a vision to build a retreat property along with ministry equipping center.

The retreat portion of our ministry is to provide a safe place for pastors, lay leaders & other ministry folks to come and be refreshed & encouraged through prophetic ministry (if wanted). We will offer private cabins with kitchens & full bathrooms, and plenty of places to roam on the property to get quiet with the Lord.

We will offer other specialty retreats - marriage, healing, prophetic teaching & activating people into the world & health and wellness retreats and more.

The Lord has graced us with the desire to come alongside the Church - to bring healing, deliverance & freedom to new/newer believers. We are not wanting to replace their church, but better help them be ready to serve in their church.

In our community building - we will eventually have a 24/7 prayer room, healing & prophetic rooms and a place for community worship services for those on the property.

Our passion is to minister to a lost & hurting world. To equip the saints to do the same and to be a blessing to our community and surrounding areas. Our hopes are that we can pour out God's love in a mighty way to bring more and more souls into the Kingdom, get them discipled, called into their purpose & destiny and released to do God's business!!!! We also have a passion to give generously to help those in need and to help others launch into their God given destinies.

Friday, July 20, 2018

Restoration and Restitution!

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Luke 18:1-8

Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying,‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ 4 And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I do not fear God nor regard man, 5 yet because this widow troubles me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’ ”

6 Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said. 7 And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them?8 I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”

In our home group, we've been watching Bob Sorge's Secrets of the Secret Place DVD Series. I had read this book back in 2002. It had impacted me then and it is definitely relevant now! I want to summarize what has jumped out at me recently. Timely!

Have you been praying for something for a very long time awaiting God's answer?

Has the Lord been silent?

Does the enemy speak lies and scoff at you asking when is the promise coming?

This parable tells us "always ought to pray and not lose heart". The widow was persistent. She went back to that judge repeatedly - crying out for justice from her adversary. She didn't give up. She prayed and cried out until she got her answer. That is what God wants from us. He wants us to persist in prayer and faith until He chooses the perfect time to answer.

This is hard to do. There are scoffers that tell you to quit and just move on. They tell you that God is not going to do this for you. This is a pipe dream. He hasn't shown up yet, why would He now? You're making a fool out of yourself believing for something this big. Sometimes the scoffer, is even our own thoughts?

The prayer of the upright is His delight Proverbs 15:8

God wants us to cry out to Him. And He is with us cheering us on. He knows that at the right time, He will avenge His elect. He will bring forth restoration and restitution and the wait will be worth it.

How many of you have waited and waited and waited and waited and waited and waited and then SUDDENLY God shows up and answers your prayer! This seems to be a common practice in the Christian walk....well at least in our walk.

When God comes on the scene and your prayers are being answered after such a long, intense wait, He not only brings restoration of all you lost, He brings restitution.

Restoration - the biblical meaning is to receive back more than has been lost to the point where the final state is greater than the original condition.

I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you. You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you. And my people shall never again be put to shame. Joel 2:25-26

For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord Jeremiah 30:17

And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job, when he had prayed for his friends. And the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. Job 42:10

Restitution - means damages for loss sustained over time.

He shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.

Proverbs 6:31

Though waiting on the Lord is difficult, it has some pretty amazing benefits! As believers, it strengthens our faith and trust in Him. It refines us like gold. It deepens our commitment to Him. And you get blessed by the Lord way beyond measure for remaining faithful in prayer until He answers and fulfills the promises!

Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry. Habakkuk 2:3

Prayer requests;

Ken - Please pray for God to open a door for additional income while we wait and stamina, energy and sleep too.
Michele - Please pray for healing to manifest, energy and consistent sleep. Pray for motivation (which comes w/sleep) to continue to write - books, preparation for food blog, etc)
Ministry - Our Thurs night group has grown and is going well. We are thankful for this opportunity to lead and minister. Please pray for the open doors to step into the fullness - building the retreat property and equipping center.
Pray for grace for us to wait patiently......

Thank YOU so much for your ongoing support, prayers, love and care for us and our ministry. We are honored to be able to pray for those who reach out to us. Please let me know if you have any prayer needs. For those who have been messaging us, thank you! I am praying for your requests.

If you have been blessed by this ministry or feel led to support what God is doing through us - financially, below are a few options. Your generosity and your prayer support is greatly appreciated and needed as we continue to walk in faith and God's calling.

Megablessings -

Ken & Michele Cole

http://www.wantinsight.com

michele@wantinsight.com, ken@wantinsight.com

Tax deductible & non tax deductible donations can be made:

1. Checks made payable to Sonlit Fields, PO Box 371, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744 or if you prefer anonymous giving - you can give through our Donor Fund

2. Non tax deductible donations can be made directly to us by: THIS IS THE FASTEST WAY TO GET MONEY TO US FOR DAILY USE.

Paypal - www.paypal.com (michele@wantinsight.com)

3. Donor Fund - Contact The Signatry - Ken & Michele Cole - Want InSight Fund - Tax deductible

7171 W. 95th Street, Suite 501

Overland Park, KS 66212

Phone: 913.310.0279

Fax: 913.227.0254 www.thesignatry.com

Vision

God has given us a vision to build a retreat property along with ministry equipping center.

We will offer other specialty retreats - marriage, healing, prophetic teaching & activating people into the world & health and wellness retreats and more.

In our community building - we will eventually have a 24/7 prayer room, healing & prophetic rooms and a place for community worship services for those on the property.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

It's Time!

Do you feel it? Have you noticed an excitement in the air? Recently, several people have approached me asking me if I felt a shift, something being illuminated but yet, can't quite put their finger on it. We feel it too. God is on the move. I can't explain it, but something is about to happen! The world is going to take notice! God is going to get the glory and many are going to be launched into the promises and fulfillment of their purpose, calling and destiny. It's Time!

The verse below has been one that God is highlighting this past couple of weeks. Romans 4:20. Abraham received his promise, because he was faithful to believe and continued praising God through difficult times. Now we know that Abraham was human just like the rest of us and there are many scenarios in the Bible where we saw how he went ahead of God and failed. Two weeks ago, Bob Sorge was here at a local church - and he said that even know Abraham did a few no no's, he kept his eyes on the end goal and obtained the promises. He also said that even know our life sometimes is patterned like a roller coaster, we have our ups and downs, as long as we show growth and continue to trust God - we too will obtain the promises God has for us.

This devotional was just another confirmation. Are you wondering if you have been disqualified because of unbelief or an occasional doubt? Nah, read this and be encouraged.

Rick Renner - Sparkling Gems Devotional

www.renner.org

Do Not Be Staggered

March 6, 2018He [Abraham] staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief: but was strong in faith, giving glory to God.— Romans 4:20When we first began our TV ministry in the former USSR, I traveled long distances to reach cities where I could become personally acquainted with the directors of massive TV stations and begin a relationship with them that would enable me to negotiate for time on their stations. I always traveled with my associate — and in the early days, I often took my eldest son Paul along with me so he could see and experience the miracles God performed to open doors for our TV ministry.On one such trip, late at night, faith erupted in my heart for the expansion of our TV ministry across all the former USSR. I’ll never forget that moment! Prior to that revelation, we had begun to broadcast the message of the Gospel through our TV program, but I never realized until that night how vast our TV outreach was destined to become. After a full day of exhausting travel and meetings with TV station managers — just when I thought I was about to go to bed for the night — a “spark” of faith suddenly ignited in my heart. It was like dynamite had been detonated in my spirit, and I knew that something massive had been moved in the spirit realm. My spiritual eyes were opened in an instant, and I supernaturally knew that this TV outreach was to be far larger than I had ever dreamed.I asked my associate for a large folded map of the USSR that we carried with us, and I found myself unfolding it and laying it out on the floor of my hotel room. I asked for a magic marker. As if a divine hand was guiding me, I took that magic marker and begin to circle huge geographic areas where the Holy Spirit drew my attention. I knew the Spirit of God was instructing me to take the teaching of the Bible to these vast territories through our television ministry.There had never been Christian TV in the Soviet Union, so we were breaking brand-new ground. Hence, I knew that all the areas where the Spirit led me to circle were virgin territory for the broadcasting of the Word of God. It wasn’t long before the entire divine strategy was laid out on the map before me.My associate and son watched as the Holy Spirit guided my hand and the magic marker. I circled one region, then another, and another, until a massive chain of connecting circles covered one side of the map all the way to the other far extreme. It reached all the way from Riga in the west, across the cities nestled in the Ural Mountains, all the way to Siberia, and over to Vladivostok in the Far East. Also circled were Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and all the southern Muslim Republics. To top it off, I even sensed the Holy Spirit leading me to circle vast territories in Russia’s northwest lands.When I finished, I looked at my associate and Paul, and they were astonished. They had witnessed an entire vision supernaturally manifested right before their eyes as I moved that magic marker! That night we laid our hands all over those circled areas and claimed them for the Kingdom of God. I even laid my whole body across that circled map and prayed for the anointing of God to open doors we didn’t know how to open. There was no doubt that a major event had been supernaturally birthed by the Spirit of God at that late hour in that hotel room. By midnight, it was conceived, put on paper, and already committed to the hands of God in prayer.When we returned to our office, which was at that time in Jelgava, Latvia (where we also lived in those early years), I took that large map, framed it, and hung it in the hallway of our offices. It became a reminder of the vision God had supernaturally given us — a reminder of where we were to go and what areas we were to tackle to get our programs on the air. At the time I didn’t realize that to broadcast in all those areas would make our TV ministry the largest Christian broadcast in that part of the world — over a network of stations that would reach millions upon millions of TV viewers.But that was just the beginning. Once the vision was conceived and put to pen and paper so others could see it, the work had to begin. That meant I would have to travel intensively to all those regions. But first, God would have to open the doors for me to meet with the top TV directors of the largest stations in all those areas. Since most of them were Communists and atheists who were opposed to the Gospel, this would take a miracle.Step by step, God gave us appointments with powerful TV directors — and we watched as those huge, circled areas were seized by the Spirit of God for the broadcasting of our programs. In a relatively brief period of time, doors began to open; agreements were signed; and our TV programs were broadcasted all over the former USSR. It was a first for Christian broadcasting in the former Soviet Union.Naturally speaking, this all seemed impossible. But exactly at that time, God quickened my heart to the story of Abraham and Sarah. Although they were too old to produce children, God made a promise to them — a promise and vision that seemed too fantastic to believe: that they would give birth to a child in their old ages. Romans 4:20 tells us that in spite of the overwhelm- ing odds that seemed to be stacked against them, Abraham believed what God had told him. It says, “He [Abraham] staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief: but was strong in faith, giving glory to God.”Abraham could have doubted the possibility of having a child, or he could have easily convinced himself that this dream was impossible. But the Bible says that Abraham “…staggered not at the promise of God…” (Romans 4:20).That is exactly how I felt about the vision God had put before me. I knew that God had spoken to me, and as impossible as that vision seemed in the natural, a faith was ignited in my heart that pushed me into the realm of supernatural possibilities. Just as Abraham “staggered not” at the promise of God, I found myself standing in faith, confidently assured, that I had heard from God. Although this vision seemed bigger than anything I could ever accomplish, it was one that had been birthed by the Spirit of God — and I knew in my heart that I could not “stagger” at what God had shown me.Abraham was a man who made many mistakes along his walk of faith, but Romans 4:20 says one thing he did right is that he did not “stagger” at what God had promised him. Regardless of his humanity and blemishes in his character, Abraham knew that God had spoken to him, and he held tightly to what God had promised.The word “stagger” in Romans 4:20 is derived from the Greek word diakrino, which means to waver. It pictures one who is doubtful, constantly changing his mind about what he believes, wobbling in his faith, and vacillating back and forth. In other words, this person is unstable in what he believes.James 1:7 declares that a man who wavers cannot receive what God has promised: “For let not that man [a wavering man] think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.” And then in verse 8, James likens a wavering man to a “double-minded” man. In Greek, the word “double-minded” is dipsychos, and it pictures a man with two minds. One mind directs one way, and the other mind directs another way. As a result, he is pulled in two directions, constantly fluctuating in what he believes. One day he believes; the next day he doesn’t believe. Thus, even if God has made a promise to such an individual, this constant vacillation will keep him from receiving it. Being “double-minded” is serious business — so don’t be double-minded!Those who do not stagger are single-minded about what God has told them. They stand in a solid, convinced position, and they hold tightly to what God has told them. Heart, soul, and mouth — all are in agreement with that which God has promised. Although they may have imperfections that seem glaring to them personally, this one quality of being single-minded and unwavering is enough to bring the manifestation of what God has promised them, regardless of their other flaws.Abraham took such a position of faith. He was single-minded about what God had promised, and he did not move, budge, or waver. The vision he saw went directly into his heart, and he did not vacillate on believing God would fulfill His promise. That confident foundation of faith carried Abraham through many years of waiting — and because of this non-negotiable stance, he and Sarah received the son God had promised.That is what happened to me in the early days of our ministry in the former USSR. God spoke. I believed. And a sure confidence came into my heart that carried Denise and me through numerous battles and challenges until, finally, we began to see our TV program spread far and wide across the former Soviet Union. Because we did not stagger at the vision God had revealed, the Gospel ended up being broadcasted into millions of homes across the 11 time zones of the former USSR. It may have seemed far-fetched when God first revealed His plan, but God delights in making the “impossible” possible for those who do not waver in their faith!What are you believing for in your life right now?Has God shown you a vision for your life that you know you are supposed to accomplish? God wants to do the far-fetched for you! But like Abraham and others who have seen the impossible come to pass, you must be steadfast and stable in your stance of faith — not moving, not budging, and not wavering. You must resolve to stand in faith and give glory to God that what is impossible with men is possible with God.Today I encourage you to pray the prayer below and speak out from your heart the following confession. Ask God to ignite faith in your heart that will cause you to become immovable in your stance of faith regarding what God has promised you. Never let the devil convince you that your dream is too far-fetched, because with God, all things are possible!MY PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, I thank You for revealing Your plan for my life. When I first understood the greatness of what You wanted to do through me, it boggled my mind. But now I understand that all things are possible to those who believe. Like Abraham and others who have seen You do the impossible in their lives, I believe that I will see my seemingly impossible dream come to pass in my life. You will always do exactly what You have promised to do. Ignite faith in my heart to believe, and help me stand firm, stable, and unwavering in my faith. Help me stay focused until I receive the manifestation of what You have revealed to me about my life! I pray this in Jesus’ name!MY CONFESSION FOR TODAYI boldly confess that I will see the manifestation of what God has revealed to me about my life. Naturally speaking, it seems grandiose and far-fetched, but God delights in doing what seems impossible for those who believe, and I am among those who believe. I declare that my faith is confident and solid — that I do not waver or wobble in my faith! And I do not doubt the vision that God has shown me concerning my life. It’s not a question of “if ” it will happen, but merely a question of “when” it will come to pass. Until then, I will remain spiritually strong and stable, not staggering at the promise of God! I declare this by faith in Jesus’ name!God has given us a dream, a vision and we are believing for it to come to pass. We don't know when, but we are trusting Him for the perfect timing! We feel the time is now! Many prophetic voices are hearing similar things! The Lord is the one who gives each of us a measure of faith (Romans 12:3). Our faith says it will happen! We've been hit on all sides. The enemy is trying everything he can to get us to waver, be discouraged, curse God, etc...... but thankfully we have the Holy Spirit who is for us and is cheering us on and leading us into victory. But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ's triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere. 2 Corinthians 2:14 If you have something you are believing God for, stand firm. Trust that He will be with you every step of the way and though times can be excruciating difficult, He will lead you on the path He has for you and bring you through! Prayer Request: Ken - For strength to continue to manage our finances. Pray for additional income revenues. And courage to stand in the midst of need.Michele - Sleep is improving! Praise God! Pain levels still high, but am starting to do some exercises (limited) hoping to help. Pray for focus and the right words as I continue to slowly plug along at three books I am writing that I feel the Lord has asked of me. Please pray that things I post for sale would sell! Ministry - Thursday nights are going well in our small group. We are also helping someone launch their ministry here and that's going well. Please pray for God to bring for the provision for us to step fully into destiny.

Thank YOU so much for your ongoing support, prayers, love and care for us and our ministry. We are honored to be able to pray for those who reach out to us. Please let me know if you have any prayer needs. For those who have been reaching out, thank you! I am praying for your requests.

Megablessings -

Ken & Michele Cole

http://www.wantinsight.com

michele@wantinsight.com, ken@wantinsight.com

Tax deductible & non tax deductible donations can be made:

1. Checks made payable to Sonlit Fields, PO Box 371, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744 or if you prefer anonymous giving - you can give through our Donor Fund

2. Non tax deductible donations can be made directly to us by: THIS IS THE FASTEST WAY TO GET MONEY TO US FOR DAILY USE.

Paypal - www.paypal.com (michele@wantinsight.com)

3. Donor Fund - Contact National Christian Foundation - Ken & Michele Cole - Want InSight Fund - Tax deductible