Our first stop on our pilgrimage is the New Forest, in a little shire known as Brockenhurst.
The New Forest is a former royal hunting area in the south of England. It was created in 1079 by William the Conqueror as a hunting area, principally of deer.
According to Wikipedia...The New Forest is a unique area of historical, ecological and agricultural significance, and retains many of the rural practices conceded by the Crown in historical times to local people. Principal of these is the pasturing of ponies, cattle, pigs and donkeys in the open Forest by local inhabitants known as commoners.It is alleged by chroniclers of the Domesday Book in 1086, that William had created the Forest by evicting the inhabitants of thirty-six parishes!
Another interesting piece of history is the mysterious death of King William the II (William Rufus) in 1100. Rufus was supposedly killed by accident on a hunting trip.
I have been to this forest many times. There are wild ponies and horses that run wild here on the roads of these enchanted woods. They are considered to be of an ancient breed.
The Lord has spoke to me for years about this Forest and the mysteries He wants to reveal here. Brockenhurst is known for it's observatory...I'm sure this is at least one reason the Lord has us here. Please Pray as we spy out the land that we discover the hidden treasures of this place that the Lord wants to show us.
I will go and make the crooked places straight;
I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, That you may know that I, the LORD. Isaiah 45:2-4
Rebecca/Dan - My prayer for you as in your journeys with the Lord in this land is that the Lord will give you "a feast of fat pieces, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of well-refined wines on the lees." That you may experience and see in this land what was seen in Isaiah 35. Ann
ReplyDeleteBeck, Dan & Olivia, Blessings as you travel and take in all that the Lord has for each of you. We are praising God for open doors and the fulfillment of words, promises and dreams which He has shown you. May joy, laughter and inspiration envelope each day of your journey. Cheers! Lynn and Jerry
ReplyDeleteI love the details of this adventure. Cant wait to hear more. By the way, i looked everywhere in the broadcasts i have taped. I can not find the four of your! I have taped a number of broadcasts and will keep them till after you return home. Will there be pictures of your wedding experience?
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