Life in His Presence

Early in 2008, I had a vision while in prayer.

I saw a river flowing down the center of Wilmington NC. It was flowing North to South. This river was the pure living water of God. People from miles and miles away were attracted to Wilmington NC because of this river.

Two Attractions: Business and Recreation

I felt the Cape Fear River and Wrightsville Beach represented two areas of attraction for both visitors and residents.

The Cape Fear River I felt  represented business, thinking primarily of the Port and Central Business District downtown. I believe people have come to Wilmington in response to the business climate and investment opportunities that have been available in Wilmington.

I felt Wrightsville Beach represented recreation.  With the beaches, the Intracoastal Waterway, and much more, countless numbers of people over the years have sought to get away from the everyday grind by soaking in the tranquility that the water surrounding Wilmington provides.

A New Attraction: The River of God

Yet, in this vision, I saw people coming from miles away to seek after another water feature in Wilmington. A new water feature. A spiritual water feature. I saw this river both on a city wide scale and also a phenomenon in individuals churches.

I could see people lining up to attend worship services at Wilmington churches.  People were being set free, healed and restored in the presence of God. There was an excitement and an expectation for what God would do in their midst.

Two Key Groups of People

There were two things I noticed about this river flowing through Wilmington that I do not fully understand yet.

The first, was that the river flowed down the center of Wilmington. I felt this represented the heart of Wilmington. I don’t fully understand what the “heart of Wilmington” represents yet.

The second thing was that I40/College Rd travels along the path which I saw the river flowing. I believe this river will attract people from outside of the state of North Carolina. I also believe the college, specifically college students will play a crucial role in this river flowing in Wilmington.

This River will Touch Other North Carolina Cities

One more thing I believe will happen as a result of this river flowing in Wilmington: I believe this river will touch and bring changes in the spiritual atmosphere of Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston Salem and Charlotte NC.

I believe there will also be an overflow of what God will do in these cities to smaller towns around these cities. I could see Wilson, Rocky Mount, and Greenville being a triangle of encouragement to one another as ministry and ministers flowed in and out of Raleigh NC.

I believe the river in Wilmington will have a connection to these strategic outposts.

In 2009, I am believing for this river to begin to flow!