Using again the illustration of the builder, if building is his trade, he cannot go into a single building without noticing it. (NKJV). the problem is not so much listening but rather OBEYING. A true leader is one that takes responsibility for his actions and the actions of others. And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners Galatians 1:17 Nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went to Arabia, and returned again to Damascus. Rather, it will be said of you that you are an example of the grace of God! For this is another sign that you are called to the apostolic ministry, and it is also the tool of the Lord to prepare you to be effective in ministry! Often an evangelist but more concerned with growing a movement rather than just saving people. It was likely at a time when you were at your lowest and when you least expected it. However, first lets look at why I believe apostles exist today. The success in Texas brought thousands of. 38 0 obj Perhaps you are always asking questions and looking for the truth for yourself. of the gifting, that was given by the Lord Jesus. when the world looks at the Church, they see an institution that is may not have all the proper credentials academically or theologically, but By listening he is showing others that he cares and that they are important to him and thus to Who he represents Jesus. Philippians 3: 13-15 (NIV) This is our attitude here at what's new in the prophetic.com. Yes, just like David was anointed in secret, so also are the End-Times Apostles being selected and called out even now in secret. For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, by the power of signs and wonders, through the power of the Spirit. We desperately need the apostolic gifting today to grow the Church and transform nations. So, you can imagine how he must have felt when the Lord said to him, The one thing I require of you is your doctorate. God; you can only do this through your personal walk with God. If you were content with the way things were and you were accepted by the majority, then you would not be separated would you? Very enlighteningRecently as i was reading the Bible i believe i was told that I was called to be an apostle !!! that he would thrust out a little from the land. His heart was still to reach out to the lost, but he now became a visionary in the body of the Messiah. This is incorrect. 4. He embraced his call but with humility, an apostle by the grace of God. 1> Visioning capacity they need to be able to see what The Lord has called them to accomplish in the ministry they are currently undertaking. He dedicated his life to God, but there still lacked that something. From that moment onwards, a revolution took place not only in the world, but also in the arts and in the Church. You might have been brought up in a Christian home and known the Lord all of your life. You can no longer see yourself as a regular churchgoer. You cannot So they travel light on the organizational and structure side of the ministry and are very flexible thus enabling them to respond quickly and effectively to the community they are working in. In some churches apostles have the most privileged positions and lifestyles but Paul spoke very differently about the true ministry of the apostle (1 Cor 4:9-13): For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession, like those condemned to die in the arena10We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! You may begin with an apostolic orientation, but your early judgments are likely to be based on your own ideas and preconceived notions. An effective apostle is neither part of a Christian sub-culture that few can relate to nor has he bought into the culture that he is working to impact for the Kingdom. The Apostle Paul, called himself a spiritual father to the Thessalonians (1 Thess 2:11): For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children,encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.. Since we believe that since we have allowed him to come Love no man can really make it to heaven. disciplining, type of anointing, but its all done in Love. Leading by support not control. from the shallow, and launch out into the deep, where the anchor in the Paul was not the only one who was trained in secret. He is not only willing to take chances, but he is also willing to change. Your attitude will determine whether you can launch out So, if you have received a personal conviction of an apostolic calling, but cannot identify with most of these signs, then give the Holy Spirit some time to work in your life. The apostle has a great concern for the preservation and guarding of the Gospel, more than the evangelist who just preaches it. children, my pastor, my assistant pastor, my elders, my leaders, my This is the Anointing of Labour, the anointing to endure in mission- it is the anointing of the Intercessor. 7 not have a teachable heart or spirit. And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that Im blessed and enlightened by this teaching sir. or God to get through, far less for the Preacher. evident and very present today. open seas. It is difficult for the Holy Spirit Each Cherub has four faces, and one of these faces is that of . either be a blessing or a cursing; its all up to you. Others call themselves apostles just because they lead a big church or a number of churches. Now this can be particularly hard for someone who has a desperate need for recognition, but until you have been trained in secret, you will not be ready to rise up in the public eye. Yet the Lord required of him the thing that was dearest to him. It is that calling that has remained as gold through the many fires I have faced since, and it will remain my foundation until I have completed every mandate that God has given me. But I have come to know that if it had not been for those hard times you had to face, that you would never have grown up into what you have become in the Lord.. Apostles have some basic characteristics that are essential to the fulfillment of the call upon their lives. This sign follows perfectly from what I have shared already. (NKJV). I remember the first time that I was openly opposed in ministry. Paul knew this well, and the greatest price for him was to let go of his achievements and great learning. In fact you can only truly move on in Christ to any new level, only Prayer Command Centres What They determine the particular emphases of the church based on the Gospel and their own walk with the Lord. You might not have had a full knowledge of God or understood what was happening, but even in your heart as a child, you hungered for God and sought after him. The mystery is indeed being revealed to the Church, and it is in progress. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou you are not willing to forgive. So they appoint others to pastor the new churches and move on to plant more. Or did he send you out to another ministery, This is very enlightening, i am blessed more grace sire. Together with the prophets, apostles are the foundation of the church. He was brimming with so many ideas of what he wanted to do. By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established. (NKJV). For when you have that conviction, nothing will move you. me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure; 13 Being defamed, we entreat. He But you know what, out in the deep, is also where there is the Jesus told the Pharisees and Sadducees, I boat could never touch ground, its there where your only hope, trust is most important, for believers, not to get carried away with the Title However, as you pit your muscles against that weight time and time again, your muscles grow in strength until you can lift a greater weight. One of the most evident characteristics of the Apostolic I remember an illustration that my father, Les, shared with me once. Along with a personal conviction, you need a confirmation of your calling. individual as well as your local church. to let the Lords will be done in your life. myself as a Humble servant of the Lord Jesus. deep, and let down your nets for a draught. Unfortunately today, because apostles are not recognised or accepted in the Church, they tend to work alone. Just as in the time when Jesus called His original disciples, so He continues to call unto Himself His apostles so that He might present them as a gift to His church. Although pioneers, apostles work in teams with people of other gifts but also with fellow apostles (eg Paul and Barnabas, Paul and Titus all worked together). Holy Spirit, and also subject to True Servants of the Lord, which include And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him THE OXEN ANOINTING. They will need to seriously understand the Lords words; Be it done unto you according to your faith (Matthew 9:29). God hates the proud, but gives grace to the Humble. It was never something to simply be enjoyed by self. He begged and pleaded with God. It was while the prophets and teachers of the Antioch Church were worshipping and fasting that the Holy Spirit called and separated Paul and Barnabas for this ministry. workers had toiled whole night in the sea fishing, for they were fishermen Why? of them Joshua and Caleb had the right attitude, and only the two of them You are either called, or you are not. It was while the prophets and teachers of the Antioch Church were worshipping and fasting that the Holy Spirit called and separated Paul and Barnabas for this ministry. But is this true? If not, then this is the place where you need to begin. does it mean to have an Apostolic Anointing Upon your Life? Simply, And so the rest, as they say is history! And he sat down, and 5 It was the beginning of an era where the heart of the Church began beating once again towards God and began to seek the Lord for change and revival. The Apostolic is a very stern, teaching, correcting, rebuking and disciplining, type of anointing, but it's all done in Love. And, a new disciple should be taught immediately how to share their faith and influence others towards meeting Jesus and becoming one of His disciples. Because the apostles and prophets determine and preserve the dna of the church. As the Scriptures state, he will be in the world but not of it.. do in the swelling of Jordan? The end is Glorious, the end is better than your past, or even They also disciple and pass it onto others. It is common for people with apostolic gifting to feel like misfits in local church structures, which can lead to confusion or defensiveness. Just as Jesus went to the cross and faced death for us, so also will you be called time and time again to face sufferings and to overcome them for the sake of others. These characteristics enable them to do what The Lord has called them to accomplish. May God continuously show you favour. the people had a Mind to Work thats why they were able to build wants some deeper revelation, some greater insight, some new dimension, Apostles and Apostolic Anointing: Raising Up the End-Times Believers (Building Apostolic-Prophetic Foundations Book 3) - Kindle edition by Sawka, Ronald. 8> A true apostle knows how to build group cohesiveness. 3. apostolic ministries will be a resource to other local churches and their leaders as the need arises. For He is the Anchor that Holds, in stream If one feel the calling of an apostle can it be from God if one is single? This denotes the beginning of leadership. 1 Corinthians 3:10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. I see could stop your ship, but out in the deep, is where you are also open to Because of the opposition (both spiritual and human) to his work and the intensity of the work that he is involved in he will need to be strong and resilient. However, the way things are accomplished remain fluid and responsive to the community. Remember Lucifer; he was cast out of heaven He made a point of visiting these societies on a regular basis all over Wales. into the deep or not. Are you forever changing the way things are? spirits). The Bride of Christ. our NEW Guestbook and add your own comments! The pastor said, If I had to implement that in the youth, I would have to implement it to the entire church, and I am just not prepared to make that kind of change.. It important to always make ones self available for use by the Lord. Do you desire to bring change? He needs to be a self-started so as not to rely on external things to motivate his daily ministry in difficult situations. The prophet said it well, It is only the anointing that breaks the yoke. 7> As a result of the above there is no standard plan or approach to planting churches. One must carefully examine and re-examine ones life and He will need to have the inner assurance of being called and commissioned by the Lord and empowered for the work that he is doing in the geographical area that he is working in. Harris grew his work to a phenomenal 30 societies in just 3 years between 1736 and 1739. I pray for a higher pedestal of knowledge to know more of Gods dealings. Paul said it so well in the above passage. So, consider this as being the first big marker along your apostolic voyage. It can find the spirit of deception in the camp where everyone else is fooled. 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