The sale of the properties was faster than one could imagine however it too was met with unbelievable complications. Yet River Run people continued to believe that God can do the impossible.
With that in mind, on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 Barney Coombs (Vancouver), Dennis Penner (Pickering), and Andrew Wynn (Newmarket) met with Stephen on the building site to pray that God would complete its' sale. Together they asked God to 'Heal this Land' and to 'Make the bitter water sweet'.
Barney reminded the group of the power of negative words and of their menacing effect. Together and in agreement, they bound and broke the power of negative words or curses. Words like demise, peril, and loss had been spoken against the church, and were specifically bound. As Barney prayed, he proclaimed with a commanding apostolic voice, "Enough is enough, bring this chapter to an end!" He continued with reminding the Lord of his promises to His people.
In addition Stephen blessed those who had cursed them. He asked God to strengthen, increase, and use those who had specifically spoken negatively of the church and himself. Heartfelt forgiveness toward the church's accusers was offered before the Lord. The Lord's presence was among the four, and God was hearing them.
The time of prayer and warfare was completed when Andrew took a mallet from among the framing timber and struck the platform as if it was a gavel. He said, "It's finished, seal the deal Lord - it's time for these people to move on!"
God had ordained the day. Barney had arranged to be with Stephen two weeks prior to Wednesday, January 18th. Andrew and Dennis had asked to come to pray with Stephen six days prior to the 18th, not knowing Barney would be there. The company taking soil samples outside on River Run property, happened to do it at the same time the group of four were praying inside the building. To God be the glory!
The group picture was taken by the person taking soil samples.
