What a deep well of inspiration! Such an interesting, refreshing and alluring way into the greatest of all songs. Joel Ratcliffe's first book (The Song Jesus Sings) draws from his rich personal experience of finding God in the wilderness and in the secret place. Full of the finest jewels and the richest nuggets, Joel unveils the beauty of God and His passionate desire for the Bride to walk in the fullness of her destiny.... challenging and inviting us to go deeper.
It is an experiential life manual providing the reader with joyful hope and practical spiritual tools necessary to walk and overcome every obstacle in their journey with our Bridegroom King.
Thank you Joel for making the Shulamite's journey your own. The body of Messiah and the prayer movement are so much richer for it!
Glenn Rowbotham
Senior Pastor & Director
Daylesford House of Prayer, Australia
Elohim House of Prayer, Mt Carmel, Israel.
www.elohimhouse.org
"Joel Ratcliffe is a young man with a heart for intimacy with Jesus. In this book, which could be used as daily readings, he expresses this in a well written and warm manner. He draws on many scriptural examples as he uses the "Song of Solomon" as a back drop. I gladly endorse the value of Joel's book."
- Rev Barry Manuel, Co-Pastor Healinglife Church, Adelaide.
"In this book Joel has provided his intimate personal journey and 'journal' with our Loving Christ. You'll be encouraged with Scriptures and tips to venture into your personal and corporate love journey with our Intimate God. Enjoy!"
-Pastor Toh Ng, Marion Vineyard Church, Adelaide
This has been such a refreshing and challenging journey through Song of Songs! As Joel uncovers the layers of this love song one can experience the depth of love and longing God has for His people. Joel has given insight and application in a way that leads to a greater understanding and connection to the heart of God - a life changing journey worth taking.
Coralie Preston - Director of WEC Australia
I first met Joel Ratcliffe in 2012 while speaking in the ACTS SCHOOL AT IHOP KC where he was a student. Later I met him a number of times in Sydney where he played a key role in the establishment of SYDNEY HOUSE OF PRAYER. Joel and I have had many many conversations in which I have found him not just to have a great understanding of the key values of the HOP movement but, I have also found him to be a clear communicator of those values. This, I believe is because he lives out these values. I believe this book will become a valuable resource and inspiration not just for those who are called into the HOP movement but for those called into the greater Prayer Movement.
Glen Vines.
Director of Lion's Roar House of Prayer & Strategic Warfare Intercessory Network.
Brisbane, Australia.