Open Heavens... A Portal and ....

This is going to be a long blog, but WOOHOO,, it is good stuff!!

Eyjolfsstadir in Egilsstadir

On the way to Eyjolfsstadir I felt that I would be blowing the shofar there. We didn't really know much about the place—our accommodation was chosen for us by “ExtremeIceland”. When we started investigating the accommodations, we noticed that Eyjolfsstadir had been a YWAM (“Youth With a Mission”base, which I found to be somewhat interesting...

Stephany and I knew that it was going to be a primary place for ministry which is why we stayed there 2 nights. However we had no specifics. Was the man with the round head, short hair, balding, and gray going to be there? On the way from Hofn to Eyjolfsstadir I had actually prayed that we would find that man...soon. (OK, so I was getting anxious and wanted to see God move!!!!)

 

Stuck in the Snow!!

What a journey from Hofn to Eyjolfsstadir! You see, there was a ton of snow in the mountains. The way to get to Eyjolfsstadir was to go through the mountains (like crossing Sonora Pass) or go the Looonnnngggg way around the eastern coast. So, handy dandy Phillis GPS Dilly takes us over the pass. It was a wonderful, beautiful drive. The road (basically enough room for only one car!) was plowed and the view of the mountains was AWESOME! We likened it to the Swiss Alps. We continue along and are probably two-thirds of the way to Eyjolfsstadir when there was a snowslide that covered the road! BUMMER! And, since the road was only wide enough for one vehicle, how do we turn around? By the way, Stephany was driving...but not any more. She was done and concerned. I said no worries, we would get turned around. I first start backing down the road (something that I AM TERRIBLE AT) and then decide it is time for a change in plans. Out of the car we go and find the little ice scrapper that is used for the windshield. Time to dig into the berm so the car can be turned around. (Stephany read the 'thought for the day' from her Journal: “God will not send us out on any journey for which He does not equip us well” A Scrapper!)

So we scrape and kick through the berm and finally, after much snow thrown into Stephany's face, we get the car turned around! How long did it take??? Maybe 30 minutes.

Back down to the coast and now we go a second route that traverses the mountain range. As we were traveling on this gravel road, we came to some farmers who were fixing a tire. I stopped and Stephany asked if the road was open. “Yes, I think so” was the reply. We continue on and I decide to pray, “Lord if this road is not open, please let us know soon.” Less than a minute later we see a car approaching from the other direction. As we pass I flag the couple down and ask if the road was clear. The said, “No”. We said “thank you” and turned around. Back to the coastal road. Finally we find a very long tunnel (Longest one I've been through!) that is drilled through the mountains and it is smooth sailing (other than a speeding photo...oops) to Eyjolfsstadir. Whew!

The road less traveled!!!

The Appointment Made by God

We arrive at the guest house and are greeted by Villa who gave us our room keys while Stephany asked if the Guest House was still a YWAM base (no). However it turns out that Villa's husband, Fridrik, is the pastor of a church in Reykjavik and they had recently come over to Eyjolfsstadir in order to train a young couple in the running of the Guest House.

I mention to Fridrik that we had come to Iceland because of a dream from the Lord. We spent the remainder of the evening talking about the vision Fridrik had for Eyjolfsstadir—a Bible School, gathering place and a Guest House. He told of the miraculous way the Lord had provided for the purchase of the farmland and the monies for the buildings back in the 70's. Eyjolfsstadir housed a church gathering as well as a Bible School for many years. Then it seems that the numbers of people wanting to attend Bible School for the purpose of ministry to the nations wained and the school eventually died as did the church.

We had a wonderful chat. I mentioned that the Lord had me bring a shofar and that I blew it at Thingvellir and felt that I was to blow it here at Eyjolfsstadir.

While listening to Fridrik's heart and story Stephany and I knew that the Lord still wanted to use this property for His glory. We also knew that this place was a Portal—a place of great heavenly activity. It was obvious that our presence there was an encouragement to Fridrik. He told us, “It is not a mistake that you are here” and he seemed to be happy that I felt we were to blow the shofar there. We were also asked if we would pray for the young couple that they were grooming for the oversight of the Guest House. We agreed that we would do so before we left.

 Fridrik and Stephany













Below:  The Guesthouse/Training Center

 

Awakening the Area

The next morning we chatted some more and we were given a brief history of how the surrounding area had become spiritually dark. Fridrik pointed to a church across the river and mentioned that it had been used by those of non-Christian religious beliefs. He mentioned that the road over to the church was a HORSESHOE. This grabbed our attention because we were told by Arron that there would be a place in Iceland that was a horseshoe and that this place would be a portal with lots of heavenly activity (Jacob's Ladder).

We went to the church, prayed around the property and then I discovered that the church door was unlocked (Absolutely NONE of the churches we've been to have been unlocked). I went in and was soon followed by Stephany. We prayed and I blew the shofar when I felt it was time to do so. Later we compared notes (what did you feel about the atmosphere around the church?) and we both saw that the area was spiritually dark but felt a release after the time of prayer and shofar.

We did some sight-seeing and then returned to the Eyjolfsstadir Guest House, spent the evening chatting with Fridrik and Villa and made arrangement to pray for O'teigur and his wife Signy (the young couple) the following morning before we headed out ot our next destination. Fridrik had also asked us to write out what the Lord was telling us about Eyjolfsstadir and the area.

The time of ministry the next morning was AWESOME! First thing that happened was I mentioned to Stephany that I needed confirmation about blowing the shofar over Eyjolfsstadir. She mentioned that she thought Fridrik was to blow the shofar. We shall see... Shortly thereafter Fridrik comes over to the table and asks if he could take us to a little hill on the property where we would pray and then I would blow the shofar. Cool! Confirmation already!

Then Stephany looks out her bedroom window and sees a fellow shoveling snow. Hmmm, he has a round face, short hair, balding and gray. She caught my attention and asked me to go outside and look at the guy shoveling the snow. I did. I went back into the house and asked Stephany, 'So, so you think that he is the man with the round face, short hair, balding and gray?” Duh... turns out that he is O'teigur and we were going to pray for he and his wife a bit later!

Fridrik and O'teigur, the "Round-Faced-man, short hair, balding and gray"!!!

Fridrik takes us up to the knoll. He is EXCITED! So very, very excited because he knows that God is about to do something. The atmosphere is about to change; the portal is going to open! We chat for awhile and I explain the symbolism of the blowing of the shofar. Then he tells us that of all the people (Christians) who had come to Eyjolfsstadir Guest House, we were the most amazing and important. He spoke of the spiritual connection that he immediately felt with us—a God-connection that he had not experienced with others. WooHoo, God is GOOD!

We begin to pray, blessing God and takeing command over the works of the devil and the flesh. We pray blessing over the land and proclaim the opening of heaven—heaven touching earth. God's will in heaven being done on earth. Then I blow the shofar quite a few times. I turn to Fridrik and ask him to blow the shofar which he does, much to his delight. He was like a child in his faith and excitement! It was an awesome time in the Lord!

Fridrik blows the shofar

Ministry...Ministry!

If that wasn't enough, we now go to pray for O'teigur and his wife Signy. Wow! The prophetic flowed. The Holy Spirit was ministering through us and through Fridrik. Strongholds were broken down, generational curses were shattered. We were told that what we spoke was accurate and they were blessed and know that this day was a turning point in their lives and marriage. O'teigur mentioned that he was outside when the shofar was blown and he heard it. It excited him and he said that hearing the shofar made him happy (even though he didn't know what he was hearing)! Wow!

This was a wonderful time for us. Fridrik is going back to Reykjavik for Sunday service and he expressed the desire to meet up with us there and show us the city. We look forward to that possibilty.

Onward to Myvatin and another day in Iceland.

Here are some photos of the trip from Hofn to Eyjolfsstadir

 

 Reindeer!!!