Video Update from Zion Oil & Gas Founder – John Brown
Watch the new video:
ZION OIL & GAS: A JOURNEY OF FAITH
…and read Zion founder, John Brown’s, personal message below.
There Will Be No More Delays
(Ezk. 12:26-28)
During my thirty-six year “journey of faith” in searching for oil in Israel I am constantly asked the question, “How do I maintain my faith when the world continually tries to remind me of my failures?” The answer to the question requires an answer to a different question, “What is the baseline to which I am supposed to measure my success against?”.
If you ask Wall Street, then I am supposed to measure my success against quarter over quarter profits and exceeding expectations. By this standard I am a failure. If you ask successful oil and gas executives, I am supposed to measure my success against year over year production and reserve growth. By this standard, to date, I am a failure. If you ask my banker, he would tell you it is by a growing net worth and nest egg. By this standard, I can promise you, I am a failure.
I can go on and on, and frankly, it would be depressing. So again, I pose the question, “How do I maintain my faith when the world continually tries to remind me of my failures”? The answer is simple, I don’t let the world be the baseline to which my success is measured (1 John 2:15-17).
While I would be remiss if I didn’t confess that previous operational setbacks have been disappointing, the fact remains that this is a “ journey of faith” and more times than not, our faith is tested (1Peter 1:3-7, James 1:2-4).
If it were not for these “failures”, I would not have the resolve in my faith that I have today and would not have been able to persevere to be able to witness the miracle of Zion and where we stand today.
God has proven faithful in His deliverance of Zion in so many ways, highlighted by the fact that He continues to shower us with faithful shareholders, talented employees, favor with Israel and protection from the enemy during our operations.
If it were not for these previous “failures” the testimony of Zion would not be what it is and is yet to come (Hab. 2:3).
It has taken 36 years to be able to have the platform that Zion has today to share the gospel of Jesus Christ through the blessing of, what I believe, is the security and energy independence for Israel.
If success had been immediate, in my own humanity, I may have attested this success to my own ability and understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6).
I might have taken pride in my own success rather than submitting to God’s will which will result in, all glory to the Father and not to us.
I am reminded that, while I and Zion are a vessel that God has allowed to partake in the blessing of Israel and the world, this is His plan, His path and His timing. (Gen. 12:3)
I reflect back over the last 36 years and am blessed that God has given me the faith and strength to remain steadfast (Eph 2:8-9) because His timing is always perfect.
God has used Zion to be a witness to the world, to which I am so very grateful to be a part of. There has never been a time in history as today, and as I mention in my testimony, which is attached to this email, I remain as energized today as I have ever been.
God speaks to us all, and it is our job to simply listen and obey. This is why I am sharing this with you; I believe I was told to share (Ezekiel 12:26-28). So, please read these scriptures.
I am blessed by each of you. Thank you for your unwavering support and we continue to ask for your prayers of wisdom and safety.
Remain expectant, vigilant and always be prepared to give an answer for the hope you have (1 Peter 3:15)!
Shalom,
John Brown
(Isaiah 29:14)
P.S. “We all need each other to get where God wants us to go.”
I believe in Zion founder, John Brown’s, personal message and what he said about faith in that you will also ‘know’ it in inside. I’m putting my faith in this project and just wanted to say to John, I’m with you. God bless Israel and God bless John.
God’s blessings to you for all that God has for you.
Yvonne from Texas.
John,
This latest video is inspirational and in it you say one of my favorite scriptures which is Hebrews 11:1 ” faith is the substance of things hoped for.
We will pray for your whole operation and you more fervently and as always for Israel and the plans our Almighty God has for them in His covenant land and the one who was and is and is to come!
Expectantly,
Carla NC
Jonn Rown,thank you for the message”THERE WILL BE NO MORE DELAYS”
It was a personal message to me from GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT,not because of my ZN stocks but it was an answer from Him to my prayers.
Ez. 12:26-28
God does what He says He will do.
Jeanet
Great hearing from you, John Brown.
God Bless Zion Oil!
Great video. God’s will in His timing. It’s the only way to live!
Dear Mr. Brown, I often do not write to people. My wife (Donna), and I Invested a small amount into this venture. We pray for your success in this venture with the nation of Israel. We have been once to the area you are drilling in. I know many others have much more invested money wise than we do. I want you to know we are praying for your company and the people of Israel each and every day. I enjoyed your video and may God Bless you and the people of Israel. May God Bless you! Bill Layman
with you 100% God is good…
When you do all that you can do, than just stand and watch what the Lord will do. Do not get discouraged, the Lord is with you and everything will be fulfilled in His timing. He will not disappoint you, just hold on to your faith and know that you are in the center of His will. The only reason that you are running into these difficulties is because you are doing His will and Satan is doing all in his power to stop it. But our God is bigger than Satan and Jesus overcame a long time ago. And, if God be for you who can be against you? You will be victorious through Jesus, no matter what Satan tries to do. This is God’s will and He will perform it! Not for anyone’s glory. But for His glory only. May the Lord of Glory bless you and keep you, may God make his face shine upon you and be merciful to you; and may Jesus lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Total shaloam! Nothing missing and nothing broken. Praying for you.
YHVH bless you I have a few shares and hope to buy more when YHVH increases my income I am looking forward to what He is going to do through this oil blessing for Israel and the world
God bless you, Mr. Brown for your steadfast belief in God & trusting Him through the valleys. I so needed to hear your testimony – thank you so much for sharing. You are certainly a blessing.
Many prayers for your family, Zion Oil & stockholders who, too, want to bless Israel. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Your sister in Christ from VT, Dolores Pedone