During the last few years a bunch of prophetic vagabonds have dragged their stories across the nations of Europe and the Near East as we have walked our way east. Prophesying into some of the strongholds over the western world we are now looking to hitch a ride on the global trade routes, seeking out a better story.
A different vehicle to travel in
For several years our mode of transport was on foot,Now it’s time to travel business class courtesy of the pen! No doubt the romance of the ancient Arabian frankinsense trail is a draw. A trail that drew the wise men west in search of the child King to be. Also however it is the stench of abuse & exploitation that has pulled us right out of our comfort zones into a ‘dog eat dog’ world of global trade.These last months have tested us to the core as we have sought entry, Yet now we’re through those Jeddah gates and in business, looking to write something fresh on these trade routes. A big marker.
Global hubs of trade
There are global hubs of trade the world over.These have been sending  bases for imperialism and mission as nation state & religion have riden the trade routes hand in hand, These routes of commerce are the arteries of empire; the navy the historic insurance policy against rival competition. With the fight on for ever decreasing resources we look not to might but to the unnoticed instruement of the pen. Yes we are foolish enought to believe there is space for us to speak a better word on such huge matters…… Where are those men in white coats! So what does a new story look like?
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A story that liberates
A few days ago I shared how we are looking for a business story that flies in the face of the dehumanisation & exploitation of people that is so rife across the world. As we ride the river of migrant labour that flows between India and Saudi no passports will be confiscared by JustPens for our story is to be one of empowering and releasing rather than entrapment and economic slavery.This is how we prophesy.
That this is a real issue for us here in the UK was confirmed by my friend Adam who on Monday of this week had to pay £150 to help a migrant worker in Bradford get his passport back.So we say no!…….and step onto the global trade routes.
A reverse flow
Secondly we are looking to tell a story in trade that carries a reverse flow. This is the crazy part. Get your head round this if you can for I still struggle myself!
All trade is governed by the laws of economics. Yet we are looking for a different flow. Yes a flow that is from heaven to earth and then out onto the trade routes. So we are not investing for what we can gain out of JustPens; rather for what we can sow! No we are not a charity. We are not looking to sow into these trade routes out of simply our own substance. Rather we are allowing our tiny prophetic actions to be conduits for the substance of heaven. So everyone wins! Now if we can only begin to access that flow then there is nothing to fear and everything to hope for. Who knows, could it be possible for whole nations to be lifted out of poverty!? Now that’s a story worth having.
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For several years our mode of transport was on foot,Now it’s time to travel business class courtesy of the pen! No doubt the romance of the ancient Arabian frankinsense trail is a draw. A trail that drew the wise men west in search of the child King to be. Also however it is the stench of abuse & exploitation that has pulled us right out of our comfort zones into a ‘dog eat dog’ world of global trade.These last months have tested us to the core as we have sought entry, Yet now we’re through those Jeddah gates and in business, looking to write something fresh on these trade routes. A big marker.
