Zion Oil & Gas CEO, Dustin Guinn: Yom Kippur Message
Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement), which started today, reminds us to reflect on our lives and how we are serving God. I believe this is true, not only in our personal lives but also in how we have acted and reacted to this journey of faith that Zion has presented us. As I reflect on the MJ#1 well, I am amazed at how God has used Zion, and I believe continues to use us.
I cannot offer any guarantee of success in the MJ#1 well. That said, I can tell you that we have been and continue to plan for success. Upon reflection, I am reminded of why I joined this company in the first place. I believe in Zion and am aligned with its vision, and I believe in the MJ #1 Project. I continue to look forward to our best days ahead. We are planning to test up to 5 additional zones that have been identified and expect to recommence operations on October 14th. These are 5 zones that were identified by pre-drilling identification, supported by drilling results, and further supported by post-drilling analysis by third-party review of the MJ#1 open hole logs.
I came to Zion, like many of our shareholders, with expectations of immediate success. Even with the international experience that I had, I did not truly appreciate the journey that was ahead. I admit that I found myself encountering periods of fear, doubt, worry, and anxiety. I would be remiss if I said that I don’t continue to battle those thoughts as we face daily tribulations.
But I am reminded if we will set our affections on the Lord, the thoughts of His heart will guide our thoughts and our minds in Christ Jesus. “The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide” (Psalm 37:30-31). God’s counsel gives us stability when our world appears to be shaking. Fear, worry, anxiety, and doubt will not be able to steal our peace.
Don’t be distracted by events that are temporary, whether they are brought on by periods of success or failure. Instead, “Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; for the future of that man is peace” (Psalm 37:37).
I want to encourage you to let us be praying for you and point you to our prayer link on our website – https://www.zionoil.com/prayer/
Similarly, we always covet your prayers for wisdom, discernment, and protection.
Shalom and thank you,
Dustin Guinn
CEO, Zion Oil & Gas
I am reminded of Micah 2:13,
The [a]Breaker [the Messiah] will go up before them. They will break through, pass in through the gate and go out through it, and their King will pass on before them, the Lord at their head.
I have been praying this over our situations, over Israel and over God’s Children as a whole. I pray this over Zion Oil and all who stand for the support of Israel and for God, Adonai, El Shaddai… and his people…
AMEN!! Father continue to Bless Israel ♥️
Blessings to you and all that support your efforts . God’s speed
Thank you, I am very encouraged by your message. May we all be blessed now, I will be responding soon.
Dustin,
We are standing with you. You were chosen for this work, at this time. We believe and trust in Him, and we support you in prayer. Let us all keep our eyes on Him and do what He gives us to do, with His strength.
These verses from Genesis have been some of my reflections, and others, over the past few months as the adversity has increased.
Gen. 14:13-14. But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”
Interestingly, as soon as Moses spoke those words, verse 15: “Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving!””
Until the “day of rescue”, we remain steadfast together.
Thank you for being faithful to this work.
Blessings to All at Zion Oil and Gas
Thank you so very much!