Singapore Family Gathering 2015

In December 2010, I had just returned from a prayer retreat in Seoul, a trip I almost didn't make. That December, Pyongyang had threatened to go to war with South Korea. This time, the rhetoric sounded less hollow than before - and amid the sabre-rattling, the US moved a warship into the Yellow Sea. Many people cancelled their trip to Seoul on the concern war might truly break out. I sought the Lord earnestly if I should still proceed; He assured me it would be safe to go, and I did. Whilst there, it struck me that many South Koreans were third generation believers -- how had they gotten Christianised I wonder? I found out later the revival had first started in Pyongyang more than a century ago, and then spread South. Pyongyang! The rogue nation that almost caused me to miss my trip!

This intriguing piece of information caused me to start reading up on the Pyongyang revival. It made me jealous for Singapore to be saved too … for Singapore to experience the revival that swept across Pyongyang, and rippled outwards.

I know many Singaporeans have likewise contended for years for this nation of ours to be a resting place, a dwelling place for the Lord. A place which He is so comfortable with, He will tarry, and stay.

This is why I'm so excited about the Singapore Family Gathering happening at the Singapore Indoor Stadium from 14-16 September.  This gathering is not like other ordinary gatherings - it is a gathering of believers who long for the Spirit to break out over this land.  I've attended similar gatherings in Hong Kong, Japan and Israel, and the heart of these gatherings is to give the Holy Spirit complete freedom to move and to direct the programme. A lot of time is centered on worship; and if the Lord wills, whole sessions are given to worship (We do not limit Him!).  Lots of emphasis is placed on hearing the voice of God, and moving only when He says move. In past meetings, lots of repentance, reconciliation and restoration also takes place, with the other nations and the global body.

At the recent Jubilee Day of Prayer, I was greatly moved to see 50,000 Singaporeans come together to worship and thank the Lord for all that He has done these 50 years, and to pray that righteousness will be upheld the next 50 years. I saw Singaporeans unite as one to intercede for this little red dot we call home.

The September Family Gathering will be special -- coming on Singapore's 50th year, and coinciding with our founding father Lee Kuan Yew's birthday, as well as Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. It also coincides with the last of the four blood moons.

Today I heard that Singapore has the Issachar anointing - we are a people who understand the times and seasons we live in.  This blogpost is an encouragement to all who love the Lord and who love Singapore to prayerfully consider joining this gathering. Already the ability to secure the venue at the Singapore Indoor Stadium is a divine happening… and I am excited in my Spirit because I know the Lord will pour out His Spirit upon us.

Here a video on the Singapore Gathering:



To find out more about the Singapore Gathering and to register, please click here