From the Journal of Andrew Stone
In early 2008, whilst praying in my office at church, the Lord gave me a vision.
'I saw the globe and it was engulfed in darkness, and as it was spinning one nation at a time started glowing with what looked like a fire...and the Holy Spirit spoke to me saying ‘I want an international youth movement’ and before the Holy Spirit could say anymore I said ‘I’ll do it’...at that point I saw every nation glowing with what now I understand was the Glory of God in every nation'
With my background in marketing and advertising I started thinking about what I’d call it and when I asked the Lord what I should call it He replied ‘I have already given you the name’ at that point I realised more than ever that this was God’s movement and the International Youth Movement was born...in my little church office in Brisbane Australia.
This is Gods movement we are just faithful stewards of the call and it’s our privilege to serve this generation and bring them back to the Lord Jesus Christ.
HALLELUJAH....God is starting a movement to bring all of His children back.
In October 2008 the Lord Spoke to me and declared that ‘If we can save a generation we can save a nation’ that prophetic declaration from God made me
jump out of my chair and praise the lord with everything I had for we will see nations come to Jesus through saving this next generation.
I spent much time with the Lord and asked Him why He made that statement...He spoke to me so clearly when He said that ‘The enemy and the world targets this next generation, as they always have; but when the world witnesses that teenagers and young people are sold out for Jesus Christ and moving in the power of the Holy Spirit, they will change their lives because the very generation that is meant to bring heartache and destruction have become a mighty army that fight for justice, righteousness and all things good and pleasing to the Lord.
This is our part in fulfilling the Great Commission
(Mark 16:15-18)
So today you have the opportunity to be a part of a movement that has one mission...
‘If we can save a generation, we can save a nation’
Let’s do this together!
God Bless you and all that you do!
Andrew Stone
Founder and Director of I.Y.M
