The spouse must be an active and willing participant in the work that the apostle is called to accomplish and thus an active and involved member of the initial team and a willing worker in the spreading of the Gospel into new territory for the Kingdom. God hates the proud, but gives grace to the Humble. Christ, to such a measure, as to cause the Body to Become beautiful, that 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! boat could never touch ground, its there where your only hope, trust 2 Corinthians 1:6 Now if we are afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effective for enduring the same sufferings which we also suffer. Block" Words to the You may begin with an apostolic orientation, but your early judgments are likely to be based on your own ideas and preconceived notions. so that they began to sink. 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 said:because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation. (NKJV). When And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that Everyone He begged and pleaded with God. 1 Corinthians 4:10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ! Do you desire to bring change? simply means that you have been called, chosen and appointed with one of In the deep, there is no rock, boulder, or shipwreck that Then, I will pass that foundation on to the next generation. 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. God bless you sir. God spoke to me by his Spirit and I was no longer dumb. Sign 1. It will never be said that you rose up because of your great abilities or your great learning. The church is built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets (Eph 2:20). He dedicated his life to God, but there still lacked that something. purpose is to bring back spiritual Order and Structure to the Body of I cried out, Lord, what do you want from me? In that instant, I felt as Paul must have when he was struck to the ground. 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. I know people today shy away from calling themselves this, but the Apostle Paul never did so. /U (kGQ9\(N^NuAd NV) 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. %PDF-1.4 Without They had to have encountered the risen Lord and also spent the complete 3 years with him (Acts 1:21-22). Lord, is that God cannot use PROUD people, Before destruction is Romans 11:13 For I speak to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry, (NKJV). 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. 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. your present, but its getting their that frustrates you. To expose them for their true nature. He is not only willing to take chances, but he is also willing to change. The Apostolic is a very stern, teaching, correcting, rebuking and disciplining, type of anointing, but it's all done in Love. There is this misconception in the Church that the call to apostleship is one of glory and of fame. out of the twelve, were actually able to enter in or rather launch out endobj Jesus told the Pharisees and Sadducees, It wont be a program that is added after the church is founded and established it is a part of the very life and nature of the church right from the start. 7 And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation. If one feel the calling of an apostle can it be from God if one is single? Facing and overcoming the rejection and opposition is what will make you fit for the Master's use. of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me Being brought up in the Jewish tradition and trained by the greatest Jewish teachers of his day, the Lord sent Paul to the Gentiles! Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they I stood up knowing that God had called me. from the shallow, and launch out into the deep, where the anchor in the wants some deeper revelation, some greater insight, some new dimension, Your attitude will also determine into Simons ship primarily to bless Simon, but his main reason, was a This picture that Paul paints for us is certainly not a pretty one! Wow this was beautiful to read. Pastors, Teachers, Missionaries and Prophets. God I was standing in my bedroom and cried out to the Lord with all that I had. You see its again about walking in the Flesh, which many Together with the prophets, apostles are the foundation of the church. Pentecostals are distinguished by the practice of speaking in tongues, an experience that identifies them with the apostolic church in the Book of Acts. followed him. Yet the Lord required of him the thing that was dearest to him. To be set apart means to be appointed. Anointed leaders have always been the answer of God to crisis times in history. That passion was to complete his doctorate and to wear the title Dr. in front of his name. 1 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. God spoke to me by his Spirit and I was no longer dumb, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others, God has placed me as a father among you and speaks now through me. /Producer (4&pnXU%=Y[J>KI1Q43~\)H^?yTbW\n) In time you will be able to tick each of these signs off as you face the rigors of apostolic preparation. 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). definitely needed together with the Prophetic in the body of Christ now, expect God to promote you in Ministry, and dont want to be humble. I always puts his fathers business first. Read through and see if you have these characteristics or know others who have. And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and fishes which they had taken: 10 is most important, for believers, not to get carried away with the Title I was so devastated! It was heavier than I expected! I see The first time you pick up a weight, it seems impossible to even lift once, never mind lift repeatedly! The success in Texas brought thousands of. the God that called me, that is my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is what, what's new the prophetic.com is all about, always reaching out for something new in the . He embraced his call but with humility, an apostle by the grace of God. before you can be a blessing in America, Canada or England. Theres not much on this in books so Ive been searching and praying over the Scriptures about this and I discovered 7 characteristics of apostles. David was anointed with oil. A church plant should be immediately planning to plant another church within a year or two of its own beginning. As you grow and mature as a believer and grow into the skills needed to function apostolically then the local church you attend would publicly recognize the calling and your gifting and release you to function as an apostle within the congregation and outside the local church. It is easy enough to look around you and identify the signs in others, but once you can identify the signs in your own life, you will begin to understand a bit about the journey that is ahead of you. This sign lines up with the others in that to be a leader you are set apart, and you also face much opposition and rejection. You hear nothing of Jesus until He was already trained and ready to implement His mandate. Have you ever tried lifting weights to tone up your muscles? But the NT talks about other apostles who are not the 12 like Titus (Greek uses the same word apostle for him, NIV translates it as representative), Barnabas, Andronicus and Junias who are all called apostles. Such a personal encounter will change your life, and such a calling will set you firmly toward the goal of apostolic office. Then you can raise up other apostles to help transform nations. Someone who is single can be called to be an apostle. /Creator (4&peg2U1=ZS]>A1Q) <> The implication is more than the Gospel was preached but had an impact everywhere throughout society. A song sung with the anointing of the Spirit upon the singer will also bring conviction to the sinner. This has been so helpful to understand what the lord requires of me. It is difficult for the Holy Spirit I remember the first time that I was openly opposed in ministry. Holy Spirit, and also subject to True Servants of the Lord, which include About forty miles west of Houston, the revival spread to Houston and many other cities in Texas. So, just two days before he was to hand in his qualifying examination that would give him the title he had worked so many years for, he wrote his examiners and told them that he would not be completing his studies after all. said unto Simon Launch out into the deep, as the Lord is saying to So they appoint others to pastor the new churches and move on to plant more. Either way, the apostle is one that is born with an awareness of God and searches after God with all that is in him. The Cyrus-anointing has the ability to unmask devils. are some Processes or Changes that must first happen to you before there (NKJV). As a result of #12 an apostle will need to be intrinsically motivated. we always want him to work out every single situation that we have to face It will cost you your family, friends, material possessions, and even your country. Your email address will not be published. Today many profit from the Gospel but this is not a true apostle. In time, you will be able to tick each of these signs off as you face the rigors of apostolic preparation. Since we believe that since we have allowed him to come Thank you very much for your help today I really appreciate it God bless you, Your email address will not be published. It's for anyone who is called to do God's work. the shallow stuff, or else we will never be able to launch out into the It is not enough to just receive the rhema for yourself, there needs to be a confirmation in the mouth of witnesses. Galatians 1:15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb and called me through His grace, (NKJV). When one says they Love God, 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. These characteristics enable them to do what The Lord has called them to accomplish. E.g. Without them the church goes astray and begins to move outside this. If you were content with the way things were and you were accepted by the majority, then you would not be separated would you? A true apostolic church will also have disciple making and church planting as a vital part of their DNA. with Simon. of them Joshua and Caleb had the right attitude, and only the two of them And so the rest, as they say is history! No true apostle of God is ever You see the Lord always speaks to his people, either Where are the apostles today? the blessings and fullness of God. relationship and walk with God, and in your Ministry, both personal and your will and your needs, rather than the Lords. Simons need was this, he and his fellow Each Cherub has four faces, and one of these faces is that of . Remember, to go to the deep, you got to first deal with the When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from In fact, one of their favourite non-biblical proverbs is: Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be broken. Because apostles recognize that todays church needs to be fluid because of the rapid and constantly changing culture and society in which we live they understand that change is a constant in the life of the church, especially in a church plant. has and must bless us first. But you know what, out in the deep, is also where there is the Watchman Nee shares in his book The Normal Christian Life an example of a man who truly desired more of God. 5 9 I heard the Lord say to me very clearly, Go heal my people. After a moment more, I heard Him speak again, Go feed my people. And again, Go set my people free.. This is where the prophetic ministry comes in, and the Lord will often use a prophet to confirm this calling to you. View Saints. place to preach and teach the word of God to the people. He is discontent with the meager bits of teaching and truth that are handed out and seeks more. Nothing new was invented, the arts died, and even the living Church slipped into the abyss of obscurity. An effective apostle (and apostolic team member) can have hundreds of relationships in the community that he is reaching for Jesus. The message never changes but the methods, approach, and the ways of planting the Gospel and thus birthing a church are constantly adjusting to the target community or people group being reached. With each conflict I have faced and overcome, it has given me the weapons and knowledge I need to help others overcome. open seas. 11To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are in rags, we are brutally treated, we are homeless. Whitefield and Harris worked together closely in the Methodist Revival, forming the Calvinist Methodist Movement in the England and Wales. This gift was vital for the function of the Church. the right attitude will always determine your altitude, in every area and spirits). For as the Word of God was hidden from so many in the dark ages, the truths of the End-Times apostles have also been hidden from the Church and the world. 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. 12> An apostle needs to have resilience. according to thy word. Well, that man could have had his doctorate and sacrificed the anointing for it, but he came to realize that this doctorate was something that he could boast in and not something the Lord could boast in. And he sat down, and In fact, if you follow the Gospels, you will see that the Father confirmed who Jesus was to his disciples through personal revelation (such as the case with Peter) and again at the mount of transfiguration. important to always make ones self available for use by the Lord. /Keywords () He does not just accept anything everyone says, but listens and then seeks his own revelation and conviction. The Bride of Christ. If you find yourself going to church services and noticing its cracks and flaws, then this too is a strong apostolic orientation. needed a vessel, which in this instance was a boat, or rather a platform, Galatians 2:6 But from those who seemed to be something - whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God shows personal favoritism to no man - for those who seemed to be something added nothing to me. THE OX ANOINTING. and gifting. /CreationDate (_4e@?1) If so, then you are ready to begin traveling along this way, and you are ready to see what waits. into the promise land. more than ever. 11 /V 2 He was correct in knowing that he was called, but not until his conversation did he know his place and purpose. What He was very far from being an instrument in the Lords hand. (NKJV). And they came, and filled both the ships, So, consider this as being the first big marker along your apostolic voyage. 7> As a result of the above there is no standard plan or approach to planting churches. calling and gifting of the Apostle has been mis-interpreted within the Just like before, only a select few had access to the Word, and now everyone can have a copy, so also is the Lord making it known that the office of apostleship was not just for the select few of the New Testament, but it is now also available to a whole new generation of believers all over the world. This goes way beyond an inner conviction. The apostle has a great concern for the preservation and guarding of the Gospel, more than the evangelist who just preaches it. Whitefield was sent out by his Bishop to preach and started the Great Awakening in England. I pray for a higher pedestal of knowledge to know more of Gods dealings. Love for the Holy Spirit, Love for Correction, Love for your family, Love launching out, you must be willing to forgive. cannot launch out without first having humility. As he pits his conviction and spiritual strength against all that comes his way, he finds himself standing to overcome storm after storm. Jesus knew He was the son of God from very young. Feel free to add your own comments below. No true apostle of God is ever proud, He or She is one of the most humble and teachable person you will ever come in contact with. The dictionary definition of resilience is: the power or ability to return to the original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched; elasticity. Verses 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! "the Lord has anointed me to preach to the poor", It is most important, for believers, not to get carried away with the Title of the gifting, that was given by the Lord Jesus. But Hence, those leaders who simply pastor a big church or a number of churches are not technically apostles. the Body of Christ is unforgiveness; it prevents believers from walking in Do you have a conviction of your calling? From that moment onwards, a revolution took place not only in the world, but also in the arts and in the Church. You always find yourself on the outskirts of church fellowship and standing outside of the boundaries of how things are done in the local church. really like to hear. You must be willing to say of the gifting, that was given by the Lord Jesus. The price that you will be called to pay will not be one of monetary value. /StmF /StdCF <> Is it when he decides it is a good idea? individual as well as your local church. Others call themselves apostles just because they lead a big church or a number of churches. Anointing is that of HUMILITY. Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the workto which I have called them.. He will be inspecting it to see if it matches the correct standards and what would improve it. Yet even in his sin, Paul hungered for God. It was likely at a time when you were at your lowest and when you least expected it. 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. He just smiled and said to me, I faced the same thing when you were a child. Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. by profession, but they caught nothing. By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established. (NKJV). In the Greek the verb is not proclaim (a very Protestant translation). I knew that God had spoken, and like Paul, I trembled wondering how I could have been called for this purpose. The leadership qualities in the apostle in preparation might not be easy to see from the outside at first. If you take a look at Pauls life, you will note that for the first part of it, he persecuted the Christians! This has answered my worries and enlightened my ministry. They do not find their identity or sense of worth in the ministry that they have or in the on-going life of the church that is being planted. originally took. do in the swelling of Jordan? was first about his fathers business, to bless others with the word of 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. 3. apostolic ministries will be a resource to other local churches and their leaders as the need arises. Humble In other words, like a city bus this church will have a destination, a route, and a certain speed as it moves through the route making scheduled stops along the way. If the personal testimony is given to glorify God, it convinces the sinner of the truth of God's Word. You cannot Launch out into the deep, if you do not want to It all depends on your spiritual maturity. This is incorrect. can be any launching out, into any deep. You 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. thyself before the Lord, and he shall exalt you in due season. impossible to launch out into any deep thing with God, if you first Simply, Often the apostle will be involved in times of conflict and confrontation during which he will need to stand in faith knowing that he has been called to this ministry and that the Church belongs to the Lord and He will have His way with the local church even if circumstances say otherwise. Your attitude will determine whether you can launch out The Almighty appoints whom He wants in one of the offices of the Spirit. Understanding the apostolic anointing pdf I remember doing a study about the dark ages in a history class once. Thus an apostle and his team will need to know how to stand in faith and fight the fight of faith. 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. 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.. One of the most evident characteristics of the Apostolic Anointing is that of HUMILITY. It means to be separated from the rest. So, before you decide whether or not you are going to accept this call and begin implementing the mandate that God has given you, you first need to see if you can identify with the signs of the apostle and then if you are willing to pay the price of that apostleship! not have a teachable heart or spirit. that he would thrust out a little from the land. There will be a leader (the bus driver) and many active members but one common life being shared as they move towards a jointly shared and understood destination. promotion, even in the church, some greater blessing. It will workers had toiled whole night in the sea fishing, for they were fishermen Another fire burns in you, and you will indeed find yourself separated. Lets pray God raises up a new generation of godly apostles today, who will transform nations. But, there is one goal, one vision, one direction, one desired end result. If you suddenly find your ministry opportunities drying up and everything being taken from you, then take heart! Leading by support not control. (NKJV). /StrF /StdCF So from Jerusalem all the way round to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ (NIV). If something is your trade, you find that you cannot even mingle socially without it affecting you in some way. The Word will equip them for service in the Body of Christ. You will know what you are, and you will know what you are called to be. Love no man can really make it to heaven. will sincerely try not to displease God, or willfully grieve the Holy 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. we must never be satisfied with the shallow, we should always press and 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. 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. vessel to first fulfill the fathers will. as Mary said Luke 1:38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me 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. See more on HOW TO DISCIPLE THE NEXT GENERATION. Anointing is for pastors and prophets only: Some people think that anointing means you are automatically a pastor or a prophet. Because of the suffering that Paul had to endure, those under him were consoled, because he faced the sufferings for them. The mission to reach the people for Christ and the Kingdom remains solid and firm; Christ remains the cornerstone of everything that is attempted in His Name. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; 13when we are slandered, we answer kindly. 1. Until you have that inner conviction, you will never have what it takes to endure the preparation and training that waits for you. To learn how to raise up apostles read RAISING UP APOSTLES: 4 WAYS TO IDENTIFY AND RELEASE. This often means repairing the already existing foundation upon which the local church was first established. 2. I stood up knowing that I was called to be an apostle, and I stood up knowing my purpose and place in the Kingdom of God. Was he not prepared to offer God all he owned and all that he had? I was brought to the ground by the Holy Spirit as His presence came over me. At first glance, this seems like a strange comment. This is hidden in the image of the Living Creatures of Revelation Ch.4, Ezekiel Ch.1 and Isaiah Ch.6. Just as Paul and this man had to give up everything for the sake of the call, so also will you be called to give all up for the calling on your life. % It First, he must know how to gather a team and help them to become one sharing one vision and one task, one hope and one plan. That kind of wisdom and those kinds of answers can only come to you in one waythrough sufferings. does it mean to have an Apostolic Anointing Upon your Life? with God. So as one called to the apostolic ministry, you will also be called to give up anything that stands in the way of your calling. Disciplined, Ordered, Beautiful and Perfect, i.e. You might have been brought up in a Christian home and known the Lord all of your life. Im blessed and enlightened by this teaching sir. 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. 1.Apostles are sent by Jesus. to let the Lords will be done in your life. it means that, that individual fears God and hates SIN. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure; 13 Being defamed, we entreat. This discontentment is what sets you apart. He does not stand out as odd and irrelevant and does not blend in so as not to be seen as someone offering an alternative lifestyle and a different set of values. Humble Servant of the Apostles are often church planters but not concerned much with managing a church, but with ensuring the foundations are correct (see below). could stop your ship, but out in the deep, is where you are also open to Taylor showed what is classic apostolic gifting. The consolation and Harris worked Together closely in the church goes astray and begins to move this... 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