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THE “FISHER” WHO CAUGHT ME
When I did find Christ on my own, I had strayed as far away from religion. As you read further, I’ll explain how I encountered this man of God, who, in 2004, was a fisherman who caught me talking on the phone, as it was my God’s calling. However, I didn’t find Christ in a church like the one I grew up in. I saw Him talking on the phone. It’s an unusual way. When I reflect on it, I still consider it an extraordinary and mysterious event. As the years went by, I kept thinking about it. However, I still couldn’t figure it out. Still, my faith has also been developed through experiences such as signs, wonders, miracles, and supernatural occurrences.
I have to begin in the quest for the things of God. The Scriptures let us know that if we seek God, we will find Him. Nonetheless, spiritual things do not come without serious effort. He told me a prophecy about my family that I needed to deal with. He said, “this is your assignment as God’s calling to solve your family issues about your sister and other problems that you encountered,” as he mentioned one by one, I would say, between life and death. It deals with physical death and spiritual. I was baffled and confused.
Since I was not very spiritual, I asked him, why me? My mother (she was still alive by then, in 2004). Why not my mother and brother? You see, they’re very devoted and faithful believers. I am not. I didn’t go to the church for a long time. My mother and brother are attending church. But how can I do that? I don’t know what to do, for I am not very spiritual. In fact, in those days, I was spiritually bankrupt. I’ve never been to the church, no Bible reading nothing, praying short prayer maybe. However, I got a Bible (KJV) given by my husband as a gift. I didn’t use this Bible much, and it was full of dust in the drawer. Why? It was not my appointed time.
So, this is the book of what I will tell you all about being a Christian or believer. Nong Tonio, as he said, “all your problems and troubles in life can be solved are in the “POLONG” in Visayan dialect, but I didn’t understand for I forgot some of the dialects in our Visayan language for I live here in Australia for several years. My late sister told me the meaning of “Polong” is the Word of God. He also said it’s in the name of Jesus, the Blood of Jesus, the Word of God, and the Holy Ghost, as he told me about the issues some members have regarding my family, whether in the Philippines or Australia. I was stunned. How come this stranger knows about us? I include this in the book because I praise God and offer sincere thanksgiving for the divine interventions that saved us and enabled us to become born-again believers. Some of these family members passed away, but I know they’re in heaven as being prophesied! They accepted JESUS as the LORD!
YOU’RE IN THE BOOK OF LIFE
He checked the members of my family one by one and said, “I read all of you in the Book Of Life. I thought. Oh my God, I’ve never heard these things in my life. “I will see all of you in heaven.” In the meantime, I was overwhelmed and confused. It was an alarming situation, and I thought I might almost pass out or fall to the ground. I learned later on that it was called “prophecy.”I stepped into the new season, and God pushed me into my destiny, even though I was very uncomfortable and scared in my life, if I were to say, ‘no way!’ But I couldn’t; there is something that’s always tugged in my heart. I know Him later on. It has to be God’s doing this. It would have stunted my growth if I had ignored it or couldn’t save my family with issues that only God could do. However, I wouldn’t be who I am today writing to you in this book. No testimony or I couldn’t produce a message. I am very grateful you gave me the “messenger” from Heaven sending the message to me. He explained that he was Elijah, born in Jerusalem, Israel. What? If you’re in my place, I wonder what you’re going to do!
I was stepping into a new season of my life. I was being pushed into my purpose. God knows I won’t move forward without a push. Moreover, I would not stamp my feet to tell my husband to move out and sell the house we thought we would retire from. It’s an idyllic place (2.5) acreage with a beautiful garden full of fauna and flora. It was a wonderful place, a simple but livable big house. It is surrounded by a lovely orchard and flower garden, with the backdrop of mountain views. As I thought, this is our paradise; we’ll live here until our retirement, although we’ve already retired. I lived in that place for more than twenty years, and I loved it until it was my God’s call. I become restless for some reason.
If everything were going well, I wouldn’t pray the way I prayed so intensely, and I couldn’t recognize myself. What happens to me? I become like a monk or nun. I found that stepping out into the unknown world can be scary. What if something happens or if it doesn’t work out? Then what! I may not like it, but if God had shut that door, I would have been satisfied to stay where I was sewing for other people, doing household chores, and working in the ample land and house with all the maintenance. God loves me so much not to let me miss out on destiny. I believe I have too much potential or am pregnant with possibility, talent, and ability, and I have too much in me to get stuck where I was. He put me in situations that make me stretch, expand, spread out, and flourish, allowing me to grow and spread my wings.
After the following days, I phoned him again and asked for advice. How in the world does he know about my family? I must know and follow up. So I did! All I knew was that the first step, “Go help your family members, and God assigned you to do it for prosperity.” I know I am in God’s will; I didn’t know all the details about how it would work out or how to get started. There will be a certain level of uncertainty. Suppose I could help my family and going to reach my highest potential. In that case, I have to have the boldness and courage to step into the unknown and uncertainty.
But along the way, if I don’t let what-ifs keep me in the boat. I have to make that choice to step up or play it safe. That was one of those now or never moments. Through the darkness, I would see miracles. I may not have all the details, and I may not know the result straight away. I believe I was about to step out of the sphere of influence, unmerited favor, and reach a new level of the fullness of my destiny.
Excerpted from the book of Roselyn Van Dyk: Mysterious Work Of God In My Life, Experiencing The Presence of God, The Power of Praise and Thanksgiving to God, and more. There are available at Amazon.com Kindle Store. Dig in and read my books about God, miracles, signs, and wonders. I want to share you my faith journey, divine encounters as Inspired by the Holy Spirit. If you want to purchase my books join with me. Please leave give me feedback, write reviews and ratings in my Amazon.com Kindle platforms. Thank you for your feedback.
