Every Single Detail
In 2006, Steve and I were blessed to build our dream home from the ground up. I was sitting at one of Bryce’s baseball games minding my own business when the Holy Spirit spoke to me, “You’re going to be building a house soon.” This blog does not afford me ample space to list the miracles God performed in bringing this promise to fruition, but suffice it to say, it was quite a powerful and exciting journey.
Deep into the building process, the Lord spoke again, “You will live in this house for a season and be VERY blessed and then I will require it of you.” I never fully understood what He meant by this, but as you well know God means what He says and sure enough three and a half years later God required us to sell our beautiful home, complete with all the contents and move quickly to Dallas, Texas.
I was preaching in South Africa when I received the news from Steve that we would be moving. The move literally took place in three weeks. Transferring so quickly, we decided it was best to rent for a year until we could learn more about the Dallas area. Finding a house to rent wasn’t the easiest thing to do. I remember feeling overwhelmed! I simply buckled my seatbelt and set out for a new journey with God.
One day while in prayer about a rental house, God said, “What do you want in this house? Make a list and write it down on paper.” I seriously had to think for a moment because God had never asked me such a question before. I quickly retrieved a tablet of paper and began jotting down the desires of my heart in detail.
- 3000 square feet
- brick
- hardwood floors downstairs
- granite countertops
- bonus room
- a swimming pool complete with a fountain flowing into it
- a hot tub
- and a nice yard
I made two trips to Dallas in search of rental property, but with no success. One Sunday evening my cell phone rang. It was a pastor I had been privileged to meet while visiting Dallas, but knew little about. His voice on the other end relayed this message, “We were having a Bible study at the home of a friend tonight and one of the prayer requests was that they needed to rent their beautiful home very quickly and needed everyone to pray that God would grant them wonderful renters. I am wondering if you and Steve would like to meet us at the property in a few minutes to see if this house might be an option for you?” “Sure,” I replied with great excitement and a pounding heart.
In less than thirty minutes, we arrived at the house and as you can probably guess, it was complete with every single detail on my list. Needless to say, we put a deposit on the house and I immediately traveled back to Tennessee to meet with United Van Lines about transporting our personal items. My heart and soul rejoiced with God over faithfully meeting the desires of my heart and I joyfully witnessed to friends and family about God’s goodness.
On my final drive back to Dallas, the enemy started talking to me. He said, “You’ve witnessed to everybody that this house has EVERY SINGLE DETAIL that you wrote on your list, but it does not. It doesn’t have the fountain flowing into the pool! So, I guess God isn’t all that great after all now is He?” For the first time, I realized satan was exactly right. In all of my excitement I never even noticed there was not a fountain flowing into the pool. I felt such condemnation in my soul, not because God didn’t deliver, but because I had witnessed to many about God’s goodness and His attention to every detail and I felt like I had unknowingly misrepresented the situation.
Twelve hours later, I arrived in Dallas and went immediately to the property to place our dog, Maxx, in the fenced back yard. I walked around to the pool and there before my eyes was the most beautiful fountain flowing out of the hot tub into the pool. The owner came around the corner and said, “The fountain has been broken for a long time, but we had it repaired for you yesterday.” I stood there in utter amazement and cried! GOD DID CARE ABOUT EVERY SINGLE DETAIL! And furthermore, I did not misrepresent anything whatsoever!
One thing I have learned the past few years is this:
GOD IS WAITING FOR US TO ASK HIM FOR THE DEEPEST DESIRES OF OUR HEARTS!
Yes, I already know what you’re thinking..."God does not have time to be interested in what you desire. Surely, He must have bigger and more important details to be concerned with?" That is exactly the mindset of most Christians, but they are wrong! God owns everything and He is always willing and desirous to bless us if we will only dare to ASK.
As a mother, I absolutely love to bless the socks off my children and I have come to realize that God feels the exact same way about each one of His children. I am privileged to lead a victoriously, blessed life in every area due to the faithful teachings of the Holy Spirit. I am willing to take my heavenly Father at His Word and simply ask.
You might try it sometime???? But, of course, if you just cannot get your tiny thinking wrapped around such a big revelation of truth, that is perfectly fine too. I’ll just ask for what belongs to you as well...hahaha
To Be Continued next week...
Blessings,
Jeneen
70's, which made for pleasant ministry conditions. Thanks to the selfless partners and friends of RTBM,Inc. we cooked and fed over 200 meals to the homeless of inner-city Durban and delivered week-long food packets to 100 families in nearby villages of Chatsworth and The Valley of a Thousand Hills. Our hearts were touched and changed by their living conditions and joyful countenance! It was fulfilling to actually purchase, package, and deliver the goods to each home personally. Many of the families invited us into their "homes" for special prayer. The message we shared with them came from Psalm 139 - "God is intimately acquainted with each of you and your needs because HE formed you in your mother's womb and knew 
you before you were ever born. He loves you so much that HE even spoke to us, over 9000 miles away, to come and personally meet your needs." We diligently portrayed the goodness of our Mighty God because Romans 4:2 says, "It is the goodness of God which leads man to repentance." People respond to your goodness before they respond to your message!
were ready to receive. It always amazes me how we each have the power to change others simply through our own personal experiences and testimonies. I shared with the women on several occasions all that God has so graciously taught me about Faith, the power of His Word, the Dominion Christ left within each of us and our call to become living 
sacrifices unto God through a renewed mind. The message not only touched lives, but report after report came forth that these women will never be the same because there has been a shift in their mindsets. Hallelujah! God always does exceedingly and abundantly more than we could ever ask or think. Isaiah 55:11 says, "So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth; It shall not return void, but it shall go forth and accomplish that thing which I sent it to accomplish." 
I thank God for allowing my children and mother to experience this trip with me. Many lasting 
memories were made together. Alyse and Bryce testify to the life-changing experience this trip has truly been for them. It was a great honor to watch them minister so freely and comfortably to others. They each had several opportunities to address the multitudes and pray openly for specific needs. I give all glory to God for the rich inheritance and firm foundation evident within them. They belong to God and I release them for His work and will. This will not be their last trip to South Africa if they have anything to do with it!
a better time. Physically, she was a trooper. 64 has nothing on this lady. Her precious spirit warmed the hearts of everyone she met and before leaving she became "nana" to them as well. I am grateful for the support she always gives to me and this ministry. We work well together and much honor and love go out to my mother. 
