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The ITINERATE Prophetic glory ministry of Ian & Joye Johnson based in the North Waikato region of NZ Ian & Joye also lead regular tours to the land of Israel.

Ian Johnson is an itinerant Prophetic Revelator, Revivalist, conference speaker and Author from the North Waikato Region of New Zealand. Along with His wife Joye, they minister encouraging the body of Christ to move into habitation and intimacy with the Godhead. Speaking at Conferences and Churches in NZ, Australia, and many other nations, Ian is the Author of several books and is a regular contr

ibutor to several prophetic sites; Ian & Joye are currently planting a work in Pokeno called Southwind Fellowship www.southwindfellowship.org

Many church leaders report a major shift in the spiritual climate after a visit from Ian & Joye. The tangible presence of God is generally felt in their meetings. At times this becomes so strong that many are not able to stand. Ian speaks with clear simple prophetic teaching bringing fresh understanding to the word. Signs & wonders miracles and healings as well as solid prophetic teaching bring many testimonies of transformation and change come back to our ministry. Their ministry is called His Amazing Glory Ministries www.hagmian.com and is based in Auckland NZ.

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28/05/2026

Some thoughts on Serach bat Asher: A Living Thread of mystery Through Generations.
By Ian Johnson

In the quiet margins of the biblical text, certain names appear with unusual persistence. Serach bat Asher is one of them. Though mentioned only briefly, her presence stretches across distant moments in Israel’s early history, forming a subtle thread that invites attention.

A Name That Endures

Serach, the daughter of Asher, is recorded in three places:

Genesis 46:17, among those who descended into Egypt with Jacob
Numbers 26:46, in the wilderness census generations later
1 Chronicles 7:30, within the tribal genealogies

The inclusion of a woman in these lists is rare. The repetition of her name is rarer still. The text offers no explanation, only continuity.

From Egypt to the Wilderness

In Genesis, Serach belongs to the household of Jacob during the migration to Egypt in the days of Joseph. By the time of Numbers, Israel has endured slavery, witnessed deliverance, and wandered in the wilderness. A total of more than 470 years Yet her name appears again, unchanged.

The biblical text does not pause to explain this, It simply records her again, allowing the connection to stand.

Tradition and Memory

Jewish tradition receives this quiet detail and treats it not as incidental, but as meaningful.

Serach is remembered as a bearer of continuity within the family of Israel. It is said that she gently revealed to Jacob that Joseph was still alive, doing so in a way that preserved his spirit rather than overwhelming him. In response, Jacob is described as blessing her with enduring life.

She is also associated with the knowledge of Joseph’s burial place in Egypt. When the time came for Israel to depart, it was through her memory that Joseph’s bones could be recovered, fulfilling the oath that they would not be left behind.

In another strand of tradition, she recognizes the authenticity of Moses by recalling the language of redemption passed down through generations—an echo of promises first spoken long before.

These traditions do not attempt to explain the biblical text so much as they trace its implications. They treat Serach not as an anomaly, but a vessel of memory.

A Pattern That Echoes Earlier Generations

Her attributed longevity, while not explicitly stated in Scripture, reflects an earlier pattern within the biblical world—the extended lifespans of the early patriarchs. Those figures, too, spanned vast stretches of time, linking beginnings to later developments.

In this light, Serach’s enduring presence does not stand entirely alone. It resonates with a broader biblical theme: that certain lives serve to bridge eras, preserving continuity where history might otherwise fragment.

A Witness Without Explanation

What is most striking is how little the text insists upon interpretation. Serach is neither given a narrative nor assigned a role within the biblical account itself. She is simply present—at the beginning of Israel’s descent into Egypt, and again as the nation stands on the far side of that experience.

Her life, as received through both text and tradition, does not call attention to itself. Instead, it quietly affirms that the story has been carried faithfully from one generation to the next.

The Mark of Continuity

Serach bat Asher remains, in many ways, a mystery. Yet it is a restrained mystery—one grounded not in speculation, but in the persistence of her name and the weight of what she is remembered to have preserved.

Across centuries of upheaval—migration, exile, deliverance—she is associated with memory that does not fail:

The knowledge that Joseph still lived
The location of his resting place
The recognition of the promise of redemption

These are not dramatic acts, but they are decisive ones. They ensure that what began is not forgotten.

Serach’s story is not told in detail, yet it is not absent. It is carried in brief mentions, in remembered traditions, and in the continuity they suggest.

She stands as a quiet witness, linking generations without explanation, and preserving what might otherwise have been lost.

In that way, her life bears the marks not of elaboration, but of intention: a thread running through the narrative, steady and unbroken.

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26/05/2026

LIFT OFF INTO SONSHIP
by Ian Johnson

Hebrews 6:1–3 is not a gentle suggestion but a summons—a holy urgency calling us beyond beginnings into fullness:

“Therefore leaving the first principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection…”

This is not a call to abandon foundations, but to build upon them—to move from infancy into maturity, from form into fullness, from knowledge into living union with God. The writer of Hebrews names foundational truths—repentance, faith, baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment—not to diminish them, but to insist that they are the doorway, not the destination.

Christ does not save us merely to remain as we were, but to transform us entirely. As Paul declares:

“My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you” (Galatians 4:19).

This formation of Christ within us is the essence of spiritual maturity—the perfection spoken of in Hebrews. It is not flawlessness in a human sense, but completeness in divine likeness: a life yielded so fully to God that His nature permeates our thoughts, desires, and actions.

This is indeed a radical departure from “church as usual.” It challenges any complacency that settles for routine religion without inward transformation. The call is upward—into a life animated by the Spirit, marked by holiness, and filled with divine love. As Jesus Himself commands:

“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48).

Such perfection is not achieved by striving, but by surrender, by allowing God to work deeply within us. The mystics of the Church understood this well. Meister Eckhart wrote:

“The eye with which I see God is the same eye with which God sees me.”

Here is the mystery of union: as we yield, God lives and acts within us. Likewise, St. John of the Cross speaks of this journey as a purification leading to divine union:

The stripping away of of “dead works”—is precisely what Hebrews urges us to move beyond. Not merely repenting once, but living in continual surrender so that nothing hinders the life of God within.

St. Teresa of Ávila describes the soul’s progress as entering deeper “mansions” within the interior castle, where ultimately:

“It is no longer the soul that lives, but Christ who lives in it.”

This echoes Paul’s declaration:

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me” (Galatians 2:20).

To “go on unto perfection” is to allow this reality to take hold of our entire being, spirit, soul, and body until every “cell,” is flooded with divine life. It is a total reorientation: from external observance to inward transformation, from repetition to revelation, from doctrine to living communion.

And yet, the writer adds a humbling reminder:

“And this will we do, if God permits.”

Even our progress is dependent upon grace. We are invited to cooperate, to yield, to press forward—but always in reliance upon God’s enabling presence.

So let us respond to this upward call. Let us not linger at the threshold when the house is open. Let us not rehearse beginnings when fullness awaits. Instead, let us yield ourselves wholly to God, that His maturity, His holiness, and His love might rise within us—until Christ is fully formed in us, and we walk as living witnesses of His perfection.

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22/05/2026

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16/05/2026

Being Rather Than Doing: Language, Saint Patrick, and Life in the Trinity.
By Ian Johnson

I watched a program about the Irish language and the way Irish often express themselves in English and it triggered something deep in my Celtic soul. The following thoughts and research came out of this Celtic trigger in me.

There is a fascinating idea that has lingered in my thoughts: the notion that some languages seem to describe life less in terms of doing and more in terms of being. It has even been said—though not strictly accurate—that the Irish language has no verbs, that it simply expresses existence. While Irish does, in fact, contain verbs, it often frames reality in a way that emphasizes state, presence, and relationship rather than action alone.

This observation opens a deeper question:
What if language itself reflects how a people understand existence?

And what if, in Ireland’s case, that understanding was profoundly shaped by the spirituality of Saint Patrick?

Saint Patrick and the Reality of Union

In the Confessions of Confessio of Saint Patrick, Patrick does not present faith as a system of actions or achievements. Instead, he describes a life immersed in God a continuous awareness of divine presence:

“Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me…”

This is not merely poetic language; it is a vision of existence. Patrick understood the Christian life not as something one does, but as something one is within. To live is to live in God.

His famous invocation, often called Saint Patrick’s Breastplate, reflects not activity but abiding a participation in the life of the Trinity itself.

Language Shaped by Living

If a people come to understand life as participation in divine presence, it is not surprising that their language might reflect that.

In Irish (Gaeilge), experience is often expressed in ways that differ from English:

Instead of “I am hungry,” one says, “Tá ocras orm” (hunger is on me)
Instead of “I feel happy,” one says, “Tá áthas orm” (joy is on me)

These are not merely grammatical differences. They reveal a worldview:

Life is something received
Experience is something encountered
Identity is something participated in

In this sense, the language subtly resists the illusion that we are the sole authors of our own being.

The Trinity and the Mystery of Being

Patrick’s theology was deeply Trinitarian. The mystery of the Trinity Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be lived.

Union with God is not easily explained, especially not in purely analytical or action-based language. Verbs tend to divide experience into subject and object: I act upon something. But union dissolves that separation.

How do you describe:

Being in God
God being in you
Life as shared rather than possessed?

Language strains under this mystery.

And so, perhaps, a linguistic tendency toward describing states of being rather than actions performed becomes not a limitation, but a gift.

Echoes in the Celtic Saints

The spirituality of Columba and other Celtic saints continues this theme. Their writings and lives reflect:

A deep awareness of God in creation
A sense of nearness between heaven and earth
A spirituality of presence rather than performance

For them, holiness was not primarily about striving upward, but about living fully within the reality already given.

Scripture and the Language of Abiding

This understanding is not uniquely Celtic it is deeply biblical. Hebrew thinking is reflected in Celtic Christianity better than most cultures.

Jesus says in the Gospel of John:

“Abide in me, and I in you.” (John 15:4)

The word abide is crucial. It does not imply action in the usual sense. It points to remaining, dwelling, being.

Similarly:

“In Him we live and move and have our being.” (Acts 17:28)

Even movement itself is grounded in being.

Why This Matters

Modern life often emphasizes doing:

Achieving
Producing
Becoming

But Patrick’s vision and the linguistic echoes found in Irish invite a different perspective:

Life begins with being
Identity flows from relationship
Meaning arises from union

We do not first act and then exist.
We first are, and from that being, all action flows.

Conclusion: Learning to Be

Perhaps the question is not whether a language can exist without verbs, but whether we can learn to live without being dominated by them.

Saint Patrick’s life suggests that the deepest truth of existence is not found in what we accomplish, but in where and in whom we dwell.

To live “in God” is not an activity to master, but a reality to awaken to.

And maybe, just maybe, language itself at its most profound points us back to that simple truth:

We are.

I've written this article to trigger the sleeping Celtic soul in the 80 million Irish of the Diaspora in the world to again shift the world from constantly doing to just being in God.

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15/05/2026

Prophetic Intercession
By Ian Johnson.

We must allow the increase of His presence to become so deeply absorbed into our spirits that we not only believe in Him, but begin to believe like Him. As Christ Himself lives within us, His love, thoughts, and desires flow out from our inner being as naturally as fruit appears on a vine. As it is written:

“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself… neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” — John 15:4

This abiding is not passive indifference, but a yielded union, where His life becomes our life. In the words of Augustine of Hippo:

“Love God, and do what you will; for the soul trained in love to God will do nothing to offend the Beloved.”

Prophetic intercession, then, is not striving to produce outcomes, but faithfully declaring what has already been revealed in the heart of God. It is the echo of heaven released on earth, no more, no less. As Jesus taught us to pray:

“Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” — Matthew 6:10

We are called to see, to declare, and then to trust. One of the great errors prophetic intercessors fall into is the belief that they must make something happen. Yet the truth is far more humbling—and far more powerful: we must allow Him to make it happen.

“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.” — Zechariah 4:6

Our role is obedience in revelation; His role is fulfillment in power.

The desert fathers understood this hidden dynamic well. Abba Moses the Black once said:

“Sit in your cell, and your cell will teach you everything.”

In other words, remain in the place of surrender and attentiveness to God, and He Himself will bring forth what is needed—without human striving.

God is calling us in this hour to renew the apostolic and prophetic foundation of our faith, not as a system of activity, but as a life rooted in divine reality. We are being invited to move out of the soul, its striving, reasoning, and self-effort—and into the Spirit, where truth is measured not by emotion or effort, but by the weight and substance of heaven.

As the Apostle Paul writes:

“For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” — 1 Corinthians 4:20

And as Teresa of Ávila beautifully expressed:

“Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you… God alone suffices.”

This is the call: to become vessels so yielded, so transformed, that what we see in Him flows through us without resistance, where intercession becomes communion, declaration becomes agreement, and fruit becomes inevitable.

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13/05/2026

Enupnion – Night Visions: A Personal Testimony and Biblical Reflection
By Ian Johnson

One of several words used in the New Testament to describe a vision is "enupnion" a “night vision” or a dream received during sleep. Unlike ordinary dreams, these are spiritual in nature: clear, purposeful, and often instructional rather than symbolic or metaphorical. They carry a weight that distinguishes them from the subconscious wanderings of the mind.

Scripture affirms that God speaks in this way:

“For God speaks again and again, though people do not recognize it. He speaks in dreams, in visions of the night…” Job 33:14–15

And again:

“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people… your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.” Acts 2:17

This brings me to a personal experience I believe aligns with what the New Testament describes as "enupnion".

The Encounter

One night, in a dream, Jesus came to me.

He took me to the landing of our house, and there we spoke. There was nothing vague or symbolic about the moment—it was direct, personal, and deeply real. He asked me to do something very specific. Then He asked, “Will you do this for me?”

Even within the dream, I remember thinking: How do you say no to Jesus? So I said yes.

But what He asked of me would affect my wife, Joye. I knew I could not walk it out alone. So I said, “Lord, will you tell Joye? I’m going to need her with me on this.”

He simply replied, “Sure.”

We then went to where Joye was sleeping. In the dream, I woke her and said, “Joye, Jesus wants to speak to you.”

Half-awake, she responded, “I’m sleeping, what does He want?”

Her response made Jesus laugh. There was such warmth and familiarity in that moment. Then He simply said, “Hello, Joye.”

The Confirmation

The following morning, I shared the dream with Joye. As I spoke, something stirred deeply within her. It wasn’t merely hearing my account—she responded as though something within her already knew.

She described it as an impression in her heart, a sense that she had truly encountered Jesus. The way He spoke, His tone, His response, it was consistent with the Jesus she knows and loves.

This mutual witness became a confirmation.

As Scripture says:

“By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.” (2 Corinthians 13:1)

Biblical and Historical Perspective

This kind of experience is not without precedent.

In the New Testament:

Joseph, the husband of Mary, received divine instruction through dreams multiple times (Matthew 1:20; 2:13).

Paul was guided through visions in the night, including the Macedonian call (Acts 16:9).

Throughout church history, many believers have testified to God’s guidance through dreams:

Early church fathers such as Tertullian affirmed that dreams could be vehicles of divine communication.

Augustine acknowledged that while not all dreams are from God, some carry divine origin and purpose.

In more recent history, missionaries and revivalists have recorded similar experiences where God gave clear direction through night visions.

Discernment and Nature of "Enupnion"

Not every dream is spiritual, but enupnion bears distinguishing marks:

Clarity – not confusing or fragmented

Instructional – containing direction or purpose

Christ-centered – consistent with the nature and character of Jesus

Confirmable – often affirmed through Scripture, inner witness, or others

As Paul writes:

“Test all things; hold fast what is good.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21)

Conclusion

I would describe this experience as enupnion—a night vision.

It was not symbolic, nor merely emotional. It was relational, directive, and confirmed both internally and externally. Most importantly, it reflected the living character of Jesus—personal, gracious, and inviting partnership.

Moments like these remind us that God is not distant. He still speaks. He still leads. And sometimes, He meets us in the quiet place of sleep, where distractions fade and His voice can be clearly heard.

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12/05/2026

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12/05/2026

Biblical visions (3)
Optasia – Apparitional Vision
By Ian Johnson

The Greek word "optasia" used in the Bible refers to an apparition, something truly seen, yet not bound to the physical realm. It is a manifestation that appears visibly, often carrying a sense of divine presence, yet remains ethereal in nature. In the New Testament, "optasia" describes encounters where the spiritual realm breaks into the natural, allowing individuals to see what is normally unseen.

We find this word used in several significant moments:

Luke 1:22 – Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, is left speechless after seeing a vision (optasia) of an angel in the temple.

Luke 24:22–23 – The women at the tomb report having seen a vision (optasia) of angels who declared that Jesus was alive.

2 Corinthians 12:1–4 – Paul speaks of “visions and revelations of the Lord,” describing encounters that transcend ordinary human experience.

This realm of optasia is one I have personally experienced most frequently in my Christian walk. —moments where, suddenly and without warning, an apparition appears and the unseen becomes visible.

On one occasion, while I was speaking in a meeting, the entire back of the room seemed to open. It was as though a veil had been torn, revealing another realm. Beings began to move out from that realm into the room. The atmosphere shifted dramatically—people fell from their seats under the weight of the presence, and the air became charged with what can only be described as the reality of heaven. I could hear these beings encouraging me to continue preaching, and the sense of divine activity was unmistakable.

Most of my angelic encounters have occurred in this way.

At the end of a particularly intense series of meetings—times where significant breakthroughs had taken place—I found myself feeling unexpectedly low. I prayed, asking the Lord, “Did those meetings really make a difference?”

That very night, I awoke to see an apparition of an angel standing before me. He was large, radiant, and clothed with a white sash bearing a blue Star of David. He spoke clearly:
“I have come from Jerusalem to tell you that your words have been heard on the walls of the city, and they have made a difference.”

In that moment, my question was answered. God, in His kindness, sent His messenger to bring encouragement.

Witness from Church History:

Encounters of this nature are not without precedent in the history of the Church:
“For the angels are present with us… not only invisibly, but at times made manifest according to God’s will.”
Origen (3rd century)

“The spiritual world is not distant from us, but close at hand… and sometimes God permits it to be seen.”
Augustine of Hippo.

These accounts remind us that optasia is not merely limited 1st century bible references, but an ongoing reality in the life of the Spirit of the Church. At times, God allows the veil between realms to be drawn back—revealing His messengers, His encouragement, and His purposes in ways that deeply impact our faith and understanding.

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11/05/2026

Biblical visions.
"Open Vision"
By Ian Johnson

As I’ve mentioned previously, there are several Greek words in the New Testament that are translated as vision. One of these is "horama", which refers to what is often called an open vision.

A horama vision occurs while you are fully awake—most often with your eyes open. It is not a dream, nor is it an inward impression. It is something you see and experience in real time. In this kind of vision, you are not merely observing; you are participating. You can see, hear, and interact, because you are present within the vision itself.

We see clear examples of this in Scripture:

In Gospel of Matthew 17:9, Peter, James, and John witness the Transfiguration of Jesus—an open, shared encounter with the glory of Christ.

In Acts 9:10–12, Ananias receives direct instruction concerning Saul (Paul).

In Acts 10:3–4, Cornelius is visited by an angel who speaks to him.

In Acts 16:9–10, Paul sees the Macedonian man calling him to come and preach.

Each of these instances reflects the nature of horama: a vision that unfolds in real time, with clarity, interaction, and purpose.

This kind of experience is not confined to Scripture alone. Throughout church history, there have been accounts that echo this same pattern. For example, Anthony the Great, one of the Desert Fathers, described moments where spiritual realities became as vivid to him as the physical world around him. Likewise, Teresa of Ávila wrote of experiences where she perceived Christ not as imagination, but as a present and interacting reality—clear, immediate, and undeniable.

I have experienced something of this nature myself.

On one occasion, I found myself in Sierra Leone—a place I have never visited in the natural. Yet in the vision, I was fully there. I could see the surroundings, the people, and the environment with clarity, as if I were physically present even now. I was ministering to people, and they were responding.

During this time, I heard someone say that the place was called Lungi. I had never heard of it before. But when the vision ended, I looked it up and discovered that Lungi is indeed a real location near Freetown, close to the airport.

In the natural, I have never been to Sierra Leone. But in that "horama"—that open vision—I was there.

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