Just hours ago we finished the great Upside Down1 national youth conf. God moved in an awesome way! It was to be expected that in the midst of great attack God would move in a sovereign way and confirm His hand of favor. Thousands of young people and hundreds of youth pastors came from all over America and even the world to be ministered to and touched by the precious anointing of the HS, and they weren’t disappointed. Jonathan recorded most of his new youth album and boy was it hype! Pastor Judah Smith and his family came to be with us from Seattle, Wa. and helped me to preach half of the sessions. What a blessing it was to have my brother in the Lord come and help me. He did a phenominal job and was used mightily of the Lord.
All of this just shows you that when God gets ready to do something incredible the devil will usually sniff it out and try to disrupt or distract. He did not succeed in this case, hallelujah! Tonight we laid hands on all the interns for graduaton and then Grandad (Bro. Clark), Bro. Rod Aguillard, dad and mom, Doc Crandall (my doctor from Palm Beach) all anointed Amy with oil and prayed the prayer of faith over her and I believe Amy is healed. Praise God! We followed the word in James 5 and we believe the results will be as promised.
So many people have been praying for Amy and I and I know that the battle has turned in our favor. Thank you for praying!
The Scripture on my heart to share is from 1 Cor. 16:8-9– In the meantime, I will be staying here at Ephesus until the Festival of Pentecost, for there is a wide-open door for a great work here, and many people are responding. But there are many who oppose me.
You mean God can open a door and the enemy can oppose you? You better believe it! When the enemy sees God has opened a door that is where he attacks the greatest. The enemy has seen a great release of anointing and favor for this generation upon Amy and I and he is fighting us tooth and nail to see that anointing get loose nationally. Too bad, devil, we will speak to a generation anyway! The door is open. Every time we have a national event it confirms God’s destiny and hand on us to shake a generation. Destiny will not be stopped in Jesus name.
Great conference Pastor Joel. We really enjoyed it. We are looking to take back what we have recieved and begin to apply it in our lives. By the way. It was awesome to see Pastor Larry stage diving.LOL Take care and may God continue to bless you and all that you guys lay your hands to.
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I just want to let you know that my friend Mindie and I were glued to our computers watching it live….well, as much as we could watch! Tonight we had youth, but before going I was able to see when you all gathered together and prayed for Amy. The tears couldn’t help from streaming down my cheeks, my heart felt like it was being gripped so tightly, and in the midst of these feelings I laid out my hands to this screen and I prayed for her passionately. Please give her the biggest hug for me, my heart felt the biggest love and compassion for her and I wanted at that moment to just grip her tightly in a bear hug!! Wow. You all are amazing. You inspire ME, you inspire me to be a better leader at the youth at my church. I also couldn’t help but mention to my leader Marty how you all gathered together and prayed for Amy. She couldn’t stop her tears either, and through out the whole service in OUR youth, Amy was just all in her heart. So please know that we are still continuously praying for you all, even though I know the battle has been conquered, we can never stop praying!!!
God bless you and I love you all.
Pastor Joel and Amy,
We serve an awesome God, and the work is already completed. I rejoice in the victory, the manifestation of God’s healing power. The two of you are healed in Jesus name, Amen!
The Lord says: “Can you hear the sound of the horesman as they advance towards the kingdom of darkness, with their shield of protection, and their sword drawn for battle.” The battle is on Faith and the Word are our weapons, and we win!
I am so excited about what God is doing in both of your lives and how He is raising up a Joshua and Caleb Generation, we are with you all the way.
“Therefore we have set our face like a flint.” (Isa. 50:7)
Let’s get ready for the July Conference!
Love You U both,
Mrs. Marie
AWESOME conference pastor joel and judah smith i am a mother of two young children and i was only able to make it to the night sessions but everytime i come i am touched by the worship and the word in some way i love what god is doing in young people he is really moving i get something a little different every time i am praying that i can make it again to the sessions in july just cant get enough
also i am praying and i belive that Amy is healed
God Bless you both
I LOVE YOU ALL
Pr Joel and Miss Amy
This is Krista Matheny, Pastor Don Matheny’s youngest daughter. I just want to say how encouraged I am by this blog. Thank God that the powers of the enemy are not overcoming you! I know in my heart that God has a plan for each one of our lives, and knows and sees what is gone, what is happening and what is coming! You have given me such encouragement to go on, even when I feel I can’t. Thank you so much. I am so excited about what God is going to do for ya’ll.
God bless!
The conference was great, the worship was great, and the fellowship with other christians was great as well. My youth group had an awesome time there at 220! It was especially fun when Pastor Larry jumped into the crowd. =] What an awesome experience it was, and can’t wait till next year!! WOO!
The Lord would say to you that in weakness I am made strong. Even though you and Amy feel physically weak the Lord says supernatural strength will be there for both of you. Pastor Joel and Amy you are not alone the Spirit of God is right next to you to revive and sustain you. I would to say how appreciative I am for both of you with all ya’ll are going through to have this conference. Pastor Joel you did great on the Cross and maturity and Pastor Judah Smith was great as well! That was something to see Grandad pray over all those people it was like he wasn’t tired he should have stage dived hahaha!Love you guys and standing with you for both of ya’lls healing.AS YOUR RIVER RUNS BY ME!
After reading the story of the bald eagle’s reappearance in Louisiana today, I prayed for 2. The story reads: ‘In the 1970s, Louisiana’s bald eagle population had plummeted to 10 to 12 nesting pairs’. ‘Today, there are 448 nests counted in the state’, said a biologist with the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
The bald eagle’s dying off was due to widespread insecticide in World War II. The chemical made eagle eggshells thin and susceptible to cracking during incubation and lead to reduction in chicks. The enemy’s goal is to defeat Gods purpose.
A revelation came to me. I began to think of how the enemy attacks. Something out there was projected as being the cause and weakened the existence. It was then put on an endangered list. But through perseverance and by the Endangered Species Preservation Act, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and from all the efforts to ‘save’ the bird…it has now become DELISTED! Thank you Lord.
Nationwide, the bald eagle went from 400 nesting pairs in 1963, to a recent count of 10,000 nesting pair. (44 years of being in the wilderness.) But nationwide, you 2 have increased the fold.
By the Word of God and from all the acts that you 2 present to the Kingdom of God, by all your labor to help ‘SAVE’, I trust that whatever is trying to cause your endangerment, it is called delisted. It will be put to an end and you are returning! You 2 will soar like eagles! Your purpose is for EXISTANCE – Hebrews 2:10: In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything EXISTS, should make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
As the biologist said about the delisting, “I think the delisting aspect is actually a great thing, “It’s a success.” But By the Word of God…so are the pair of Amy & Joel – SUCCESSES!
Psalm 103
Praise the LORD, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
2 Praise the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits-
3 who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
5 who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Intriguing was the statement made by Wildlife&Fisheries Director,
“For the act to be effective, you have to delist at some point,” he said.
So In the awesome and precious name of Jesus, I call Amy & Joel effective and DELIST their endangerment by the blood of the Lamb. We call a new existence to them and give God all the glory. Thank you Lord. Amen
We would have loved to be there but again God sent us to the wilderness. But we did watch it live on the internet and the last night was awesome, we just wanted to be there so bad. But God still touched our hearts and we began to weep in his presence. We really loved the part when Pastor Larry jumped into the crowd, we was waiting to see you do it, how about next month! We were all in agreement for Sister Amy and we already know that she has been healed by his stripes 2000 years ago. Your truly a bleesing to us and we’ll see you at Upside down 2
God Bless
Joel and Amy, there are not enough words to express how anointed and awesome you are. From the first time you stepped into our Church in Santa Ana, CA. (Tempolo Calvario) and let God completely take over your body, words, hands, and yes, even breath, I have been IN LOVE with how God uses you and how anointed you, Amy, and your church is. When you spoke at my church, each time I hear God’s message through you (on pod cast), and the time I saw the upside down live session, I knew that God wanted to use me in that way. Your willingness to fight against the devil, to follow His will, do ALL that God has called you to do, and to LET God completely take control of your thoughts and actions, inspires me.
I have had only one Hero in my life and that is Jesus Christ. He died on that cross for all of our sins. He loved us so much and wanted to spend enternity with us so badly He gave up His own life… endured so much pain… FOR US!!
Now, I have a second Hero. I don’t see you as a Hero but I see God as a Hero through you. I give God all the praise and glory because without Him, we could do none of this… YOU wouldn’t be doing what your doing now. HOW AWESOME HE IS! So, yes, I see you as my Hero. I see how I want to be used, by God, through you.
I have been called to Youth and to be a speaker. Amen to that! He-he… so you coming to our Church… that was just a confirmation.
I have this HUGE desire to get to know you, Amy, Johnathon, your Father, and your whole family. I feel like picking your brains… Ha-ha… I know that sounds corny but I really mean that.
I have been praying for you and your wife. No matter how hard the devil tried to put you down and to distract you from what God wanted to do, you claimed the victory. I see the devil as one stupid NOTHING. That’s right! He is stupid and he is NOTHING! He knows the Bible better then us… so he must know how it all ends. WHAT IN THE WORLD!!? He knows he doesn’t have the victory but he tries to take it anyway. Pfft! Uh-huh! YOUR NOT GOING TO WIN DEVIL! I stomp on you and squish you under my feet!! Humph!
I want to end with this…
This is to you and Amy..
THANK YOU for obeying God.
THANK YOU for letting God use you to minister to His children.
THANK YOU for being who you are!!
I love you both with all of my heart!
To Amy… girl… whew…I know it’s all God…I don’t know you.. but I have this deep love for you. Even though we live far away… we don’t talk… I see you have my friend. YOU have the victory over your sickness. It is NO MORE! I believe it! I KNOW IT! God is so awesome. Keep strong and beautiful!
I hope to see you both again one day (AND YOUR BROTHER… he-he… ) because man! you three have touched my heart (I know it’s all God).
This is getting long… eh…oh well. :D
God bless… Mwa mwa!
pasters joel and amy stockstill, i believe that God brought his spirit for the past few day and this will be a new generation. i loved the preachings and it really hit me when i heard the faith that Jesus christ put in you and your family and in pastor judah smith. it was an amazing feeling of being cleansed through this conference. i hope to return in 08!!!!
Joel and Amy I want you guys to know how much you have inspired my wife and I in the short time of our relationship. Know that we as well as our leadership and church family are standing in agreement with you in complete healing for you both.
We love you
Jason
“The Bishop”