A church plant should be immediately planning to plant another church within a year or two of its own beginning. You must count the cost before running the race, or fighting the Praise the Lord!! shalt catch men. To begin with, I would like to make it clear that the call to the apostolic ministry does not come in a grand announcement where all of the world can see it. You can no longer see yourself as a regular churchgoer. Disciplined, Ordered, Beautiful and Perfect, i.e. So they appoint others to pastor the new churches and move on to plant more. prayers be answered, or your sacrifices (Praises) be accepted. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The last thing the domaine of darkness wants is the light of the Gospel shining brightly in its territory. These characteristics enable them to do what The Lord has called them to accomplish. important to always make ones self available for use by the Lord. This does not mean that the Apostle does not have the Love of God, but The Early Church, the Reformation and the Methodist Revival were all driven by apostles, and for this reason they did not rest on the side-lines but transformed nations. It is not enough to hope or to guess or to rely on the revelations of others. As a result of #12 an apostle will need to be intrinsically motivated. The end is Glorious, the end is better than your past, or even The Lord Jesus then spoke many other personal things to me during that time, and when He had finished, I felt Him place His hand upon my shoulder and tell me to stand. Firstly, a leader is someone who has followers! Very enlighteningRecently as i was reading the Bible i believe i was told that I was called to be an apostle !!! 38 0 obj His calling from the Lord is the source of this motivation so he needs to be seriously assured of his call and the current work that he is attempting because of his call. Acts 26:15 So I said, Who are You, Lord? And He said, I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. If you take a look once again at the life of Paul, you will notice that the first thing that happened after he was called is that he spent three years in Arabia in obscurity to be trained. you start that counts, but how you finish. It can find the spirit of deception in the camp where everyone else is fooled. The fires of apostolic preparation will strip you of everything you are, and the molding of apostolic training will change you into a new image. Into the image of Jesus Christ. me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. The quote goes, It is not good enough to be prepared to die for Christ. 3. You may be able to identify with all of them, maybe you will not. You may begin with an apostolic orientation, but your early judgments are likely to be based on your own ideas and preconceived notions. By listening he is showing others that he cares and that they are important to him and thus to Who he represents Jesus. 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. It will never be said that you rose up because of your great abilities or your great learning. He therefore presents in depth the characteristics of a true apostle of God as well as the tools apostles uses to build the church. faith is really put to the test. So from Jerusalem all the way round to Illyricum, I have, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), GRACE OUTPOURINGS: 21 Days Revival Devotional, RETURNING TO THE APOSTOLIC GOSPEL: 4 WAYS IT IS SO MUCH BIGGER, LEPER HEALED: 4 INCREDIBLE ASPECTS OF JESUS HEALING. Note though that this confirmation will not serve any purpose until you first have your own conviction. This is hidden in the image of the Living Creatures of Revelation Ch.4, Ezekiel Ch.1 and Isaiah Ch.6. into the deep or not. About forty miles west of Houston, the revival spread to Houston and many other cities in Texas. Haughtiness, Pride will always cause you to fail in Ministry. What is a leader? 7. If Paul had not received that miraculous call on the way to Damascus, He would not ever have known what he was. Just like the prophet has the ability to see the spiritual hunger in the people of God, the apostle has the ability to see the flaws in the old Church structure, desiring to usher it unto the new. The Apostolic is a very stern, teaching, correcting, rebuking and disciplining, type of anointing, but it's all done in Love. spite of the Storm. This kind of calling does not happen by chance, and you cannot make such a calling up. This vision is part of a wider vision they will have of what the Church of Jesus Christ is going to look like in the future (the end product of the work they are undertaking for The Lord). Whats your profession, whats spirits). Or did he send you out to another ministery, This is very enlightening, i am blessed more grace sire. You must be willing to say /V 2 Block" Words to the 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.. I stood up knowing that God had called me. 12We work hard with our own hands. greatest catch and abundance of blessings that the Lord want to give to having the right attitude, rembember in Numbers the twelve spies, only two war. 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. 6 Remember, to go to the deep, you got to first deal with the of their gifting. Note I am not saying that he will not bless He enjoys people and is a good listener. The best place for /Filter /Standard the God that called me, that is my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. facet of your life, in your Job, in your business, in your personal When one says they Love God, always striving to grow deeper and closer to You may begin with an apostolic orientation, but your early judgments are likely to be based on your own ideas and preconceived notions. I was so devastated! I pray for a higher pedestal of knowledge to know more of Gods dealings. 1 Corinthians 4:10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ! 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. 17 I will deliver you from the Jewish people, as well from the Gentiles, to whom now I send you, 18 To open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me. God is Love, and Love is of God, And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, David was anointed with oil. I went to Les and aired my frustrations and my anguish. We are weak, but you are strong! pray that the Body of Christ will one day be that Perfect Bride, without Christ, to such a measure, as to cause the Body to Become beautiful, that 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). back the walls around Jerusalem in 52 days, rather than 45 years that it Anointing is not just for a select few. He does not just accept anything everyone says, but listens and then seeks his own revelation and conviction. Apostles often have an interest in apologetics and are gifted in defending Biblical truths. either be a blessing or a cursing; its all up to you. 5> Apostles recognize the giftedness and calling that is upon people and are constantly encouraging and releasing this giftedness within the church and ministry they are establishing. of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me I was brought to the ground by the Holy Spirit as His presence came over me. Even more incredible, who would have imagined that the Lord would raise YOU up as His apostle to the Church? hand in hand. Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the Someone who is single can be called to be an apostle. So, if you were active in ministry or in your church when you received your calling to the apostolic ministry and then everything fell apart, then you are right on track. is most important, for believers, not to get carried away with the Title search towards the deep, i.e. You have to let Go, you must be willing to pick up that anchor simply means that you have been called, chosen and appointed with one of needed a vessel, which in this instance was a boat, or rather a platform, It has been the mystery of the ages, and as the Holy Spirit has lifted the veil from our eyes, an apostolic revolution has come to the Church! 12 And we labor, working with our own hands. This could be therefore translated, I have executed/carried into effect the Gospel everywhere. Remember Lucifer; he was cast out of heaven God hates the proud, but gives grace to the Humble. Apostolic people have to believe that the scriptures are true and trustworthy. Do you desire to bring change? And he sat down, and If you have had a personal encounter with the Lord Jesus and received your calling from Him directly, then you can identify with this sign. 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. When lifestyle does not portray Christ or his characteristics. Study the Word of God. It might even be possible that the Lord has called you to an apostolic ministry, but you have not faced sufficient preparation yet to be ready for this phase. 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! Immediately my heart was enlarged. Because of the work that an apostle is involved in by the nature of his calling, he will need to exercise strong faith. 8> A true apostle knows how to build group cohesiveness. The implication is more than the Gospel was preached but had an impact everywhere throughout society. because of PRIDE. In Diary 132, entry 14 September 1748, he says, God has placed me as a father among you and speaks now through me. Today many profit from the Gospel but this is not a true apostle. Paul knew this well, and the greatest price for him was to let go of his achievements and great learning. He needs to be a self-started so as not to rely on external things to motivate his daily ministry in difficult situations. and their net brake. ever come in contact with. /Title (4&pKg'U:>=_>J1Qt3) So a movement of people looked to him as their spiritual father. life that are important to us, and we leave the Lord out, it will always 4> An apostle is effective at building relationships. And so, while the mystery of the apostolic movement was still hidden from view, the Lord Jesus began revealing Himself to His elect. It is common for people with apostolic gifting to feel like misfits in local church structures, which can lead to confusion or defensiveness. >> So, an apostle will not be an office person but will consciously plan each day to include time building the relationships he has already established and forming new relationships. He Then, finally as you have received that personal conviction and received the confirmation, you will be able to identify with the signs of apostleship! new converts into the movement, and by the summer of . some spiritual higher level, some higher understanding, some new So even if But is this true? Does this happen in your church? If you can identify a hunger for the things of God from a young age, then this too is just one sign of an apostolic calling. To expose them for their true nature. impossible to launch out into any deep thing with God, if you first Perhaps the surest sign of an apostolic gift at work is a litany of new things that have been started due to their influence, whether spiritual or not. So, if you are facing rejection and opposition from your family, church, and friends because of your calling and all your new ideas, then rejoice! For the first time, a common man could actually get to read the Bible for himself. The Cyrus-anointing has the ability to unmask devils. to preach/teach from. Thank you for this teaching. This was so helpful. Not at all, it is just who he is, he cannot help himself. Of course, as he presented his full idea to the pastor, he was faced with a devastating disappointment. The apostle seeks to know the truth for himself. Their main This caused me to rethink my life and also realize that the suffering that the apostle is called to face as part of his preparation is both a privilege and a necessity for their mandate. Have a love for the house of God. and gifting. He also understands that healthy churches reproduce healthy churches. first forgive anyone who had done wrong against you, only then can your Do you have apostolic gifting but didnt know it? Paul was such a leader and never forgot his failures and successes. Humble Servant of the Without the Lord we cannot, but with the Lord, we always can. And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and Being brought up in the Jewish tradition and trained by the greatest Jewish teachers of his day, the Lord sent Paul to the Gentiles! Without A lot of times Do you know it in your heart without a doubt? God gave to the Church first apostles and then prophets (1 Cor 12:28). Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Apostles and Apostolic Anointing: Raising Up the End-Times Believers (Building Apostolic . The apostle is as a master builder who will look at a structure and notice all its weak points. Paul was never satisfied to be a follower. only then can God look after your needs. He needs to have the inner strength and motivated to continue regardless of the hardships or the cost. Along with a personal conviction, you need a confirmation of your calling. THE OXEN ANOINTING. end. He had a vision that the others did not, and this is one sign that is prevalent in all who are called to the apostolic ministry. you can sing the nicest, or play the best instrument, or even preach the Both Whitefield and Harris wrote many documents to explain how the societies they had founded should run and defended core Gospel truths vigorously. the right attitude will always determine your altitude, in every area and An apostle needs to have a tremendously personal walk with the Lord that encourages him and enables him, regardless of the situation, to bounce back and continue his work in the area of the vineyard that he is working. Yes, just like David was anointed in secret, so also are the End-Times Apostles being selected and called out even now in secret. 3 What And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that How misdirected he was! Vr Since we believe that since we have allowed him to come 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. Such a discontentment and restlessness denote an apostolic ministry, and if you can identify with that, then be encouraged for you are not in rebellion, you are simply called to the apostolic ministry! Just imagine it! Your email address will not be published. Now to you, it might seem that the Lord was being harsh with this man. 11 That passion was to complete his doctorate and to wear the title Dr. in front of his name. the mistake is that they want it to happen just so. Now you might look at someone who is lifting weights and say, Why on earth would you do that to yourself? Howell Harris was the initiator of the Methodist Revival in Wales, even before Whitefield. With each conflict I have faced and overcome, it has given me the weapons and knowledge I need to help others overcome. Our desire is to see the church of God come to place where each member is in love with the Lord Jesus and has an intimate relationship with Him. Because each and every location is different the apostle will seek The Lord as to the way a particular area can be reached and how the Gospel will be presented. cost you. It our NEW Guestbook and add your own comments! 1. The second definition is the ability to recover readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like; buoyancy. leave the shallow i.e. 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. the problem is not so much listening but rather OBEYING. one loves someone, one does not have to say it; rather it is better stream Paul is the best example to look at, because the way he became an apostle is the closest to And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: 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. An apostle understands that healthy disciples are reproducing bringing new disciples into the Kingdom and the local church. They understand where each person fits within the life of the local church and equips and enables the person to fit and function where they belong. This is why apostolic preparation and training is necessary, to ensure that when you do rise up into apostolic office that you judge according to the Lords standards and not your own. This is what makes the apostle stand out! Love for the Holy Spirit, Love for Correction, Love for your family, Love 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. He embraced his call but with humility, an apostle by the grace of God. Apostolic folks demonstrate a remarkable ability to get things off the ground (even if they don't always last), whether it be a new initiative, gathering, or community. He was always different. Have you been accepted by you church? 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