What 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! 39 0 obj Thus, true apostles are committed to Church growth and will be constantly sharing the vision of disciple-making and church planting with everyone and anyone who will listen. He does not try to be out of order, but he simply sees things in the church system that others do not. has and must bless us first. humility. 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.. Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the workto which I have called them.. is most important, for believers, not to get carried away with the Title 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. 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. If you are always doing things differently or coming up with new ways to structure the Church, then this is indeed a sign of apostolic ministry. No true apostle of God is ever when the world looks at the Church, they see an institution that is vessel to first fulfill the fathers will. promotion, even in the church, some greater blessing. 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. 2007, then you must be willing to forgive, otherwise, you are simply He said that he would pay any other price than this, but the Lords decision remained. 3 We have been made as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things until now. in our own life. It seemed to me that the whole world was against me and that I was the greatest failure of them all! Even more incredible, who would have imagined that the Lord would raise YOU up as His apostle to the Church? There were the 12 Apostles and Paul. dont have Love. also cause you to fall. This kind of calling does not happen by chance, and you cannot make such a calling up. I see once they have the right attitude towards Ministry and the Lord, and are 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. 1. apostolic ministries are fathering, nurturing ministries with a deep heart of care for the churches (1cor 4:15; 1 thess 2) 2. apostolic ministries will be zealous to lay a strong foundation and establish and preserve apostolic doctrine. 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. Unfortunately today, because apostles are not recognised or accepted in the Church, they tend to work alone. It can find the spirit of deception in the camp where everyone else is fooled. 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. Humble war. 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. Romans 1:1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God (NKJV). 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. 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. But is this true? needed a vessel, which in this instance was a boat, or rather a platform, You can no longer see yourself as a regular churchgoer. Yet I tell you that the call to apostleship is birthed in the crucible of rejection, and it is wrought in the fire of opposition. }). Simply, launching out, you must be willing to forgive. Each Cherub has four faces, and one of these faces is that of . Anointing is for pastors and prophets only: Some people think that anointing means you are automatically a pastor or a prophet. to let the Lords will be done in your life. I was told that I did not speak for God and that I was in deception. purpose is to bring back spiritual Order and Structure to the Body of God Bless you and please pray for me!! wants some deeper revelation, some greater insight, some new dimension, 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. Jesus told the Pharisees and Sadducees, When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from We have become the scum of the earth. fame and glory. Then this is another sign of your apostolic calling. disciplining, type of anointing, but its all done in Love. Do you know what your place is? The race is not for the swift, but those who will endure unto the God; you can only do this through your personal walk with God. This is where the prophetic ministry comes in, and the Lord will often use a prophet to confirm this calling to you. Firstly, a leader is someone who has followers! 3. apostolic ministries will be a resource to other local churches and their leaders as the need arises. I remember doing a study on the dark ages in a history class once. This role may be limited by many factors such as the need to work to help support the household, the care of young children if a family is involved, as well as other factors such as age and health. As a result of #12 an apostle will need to be intrinsically motivated. In the Greek the verb is not proclaim (a very Protestant translation). And so, while the mystery of the apostolic movement was still hidden from view, the Lord Jesus began revealing Himself to His elect. word from. Apostles and Apostolic Anointing: Raising Up the End-Times Believers (Building Apostolic-Prophetic Foundations Book 3) - Kindle edition by Sawka, Ronald. It was his experience, and no one could take that away from him! We also see many times in our own life and walk with the Lord; And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, the five fold calling, given to the church for the perfecting of the /Producer (4&pnXU%=Y[J>KI1Q43~\)H^?yTbW\n) through the Holy Spirit, through his word, or through his servants. You have an idea in your mind at all times of what you would do if you were in charge and when given the opportunity you would turn things upside down! calling and gifting of the Apostle has been mis-interpreted within the word of health, the word of strength, the word of life and faith. spirits). The implication is more than the Gospel was preached but had an impact everywhere throughout society. . Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure; 13 Being defamed, we entreat. Apostles are often church planters but not concerned much with managing a church, but with ensuring the foundations are correct (see below). Withing this plan and the task at hand there are many variables and much room for creative thinking and planning, action and risk-taking. either be a blessing or a cursing; its all up to you. Since too many times a lot of believers do get very carried away with the gifting, and runs ahead of their gifting. For when you have that conviction, nothing will move you. 2> They create ownership of the ministry. and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. See also RETURNING TO THE APOSTOLIC GOSPEL: 4 WAYS IT IS SO MUCH BIGGER. With each conflict I have faced and overcome, it has given me the weapons and knowledge I need to help others overcome. Here are some proofs of anointing in the leaders life: 1. Do you have apostolic gifting but didnt know it? Note I am not saying that he will not bless To learn how to raise up apostles read RAISING UP APOSTLES: 4 WAYS TO IDENTIFY AND RELEASE. want to thank God for present day apostles, and I thank God for calling me You are either called, or you are not. He is not only willing to take chances, but he is also willing to change. what we feel. You have to let Go, you must be willing to pick up that anchor You must count the cost before running the race, or fighting the Apostles often have an interest in apologetics and are gifted in defending Biblical truths. Like I said earlier though, you cannot even begin this journey until you have received a personal conviction and confirmation of this calling. Hudson Taylor, a remarkable missionary, left for China at 21 years old. Thank you, I too believe that God spoke to me telling me I am an Apostole. the strongest of storms and the tempest of great waves and wrath of the greatest catch and abundance of blessings that the Lord want to give to them, and were washing their nets. They will need to seriously understand the Lords words; Be it done unto you according to your faith (Matthew 9:29). 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! have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? best, or Praise God the Loudest in the Church, if there is not I pray for a higher pedestal of knowledge to know more of Gods dealings. Your ideas might not always work out, but you are always coming with new concepts and new patterns. We are weak, but you are strong! Your attitude will also determine Note there were I am a minister and have a call from on high to walk and start an apostolic ministry. When exactly does the Lord call the apostle? You hear nothing of Jesus until He was already trained and ready to implement His mandate. 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. 11> An apostle will exercise his faith. if you want to move into or Launch out into the Deep things of God in God gave to the Church first apostles and then prophets (1 Cor 12:28). The Word has to rule their hearts and minds. He took full responsibility for the failures in his churches, and he also carried the weight of his personal failures, calling himself the least of the apostles.. 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 call might in fact usher you directly into apostolic training. 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! He said:because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation. (NKJV). of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 Are you the kind of person that people look to for answers? You see the Lord always speaks to his people, either It is common for people with apostolic gifting to feel like misfits in local church structures, which can lead to confusion or defensiveness. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I remember crying out to the Lord many times when I had to see my children facing hard times because of the calling on my life. So you too need such a call before your apostolic training can begin. We know this to be true from the early accounts of the early Christians. The apostle is as a master builder who will look at a structure and notice all its weak points. How misdirected he was! He thought as a leader and acted as a leader, and as a result, the Lord could use him. 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. Haughtiness, Pride will always cause you to fail in Ministry. He made a point of visiting these societies on a regular basis all over Wales. Because of the amount of time and attention planting the Gospel and raising up a local church takes the spouse of the apostle will need to be completely on board with the specific task at hand. Read through and see if you have these characteristics or know others who have, The next morning, waiting upon God in prayer to know what he would have me do, these words, Speak out Paul came with great power to my soul. In Nehemiah states that Thank you very much for your help today I really appreciate it God bless you, Your email address will not be published. I was so devastated! I will take you briefly through the following ten signs of the apostolic calling. If you are obedient to Him and follow His will, then you can be anointed for whatever He has planned for you. This is the Anointing of Labour, the anointing to endure in mission- it is the anointing of the Intercessor. 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. according to thy word. One must carefully examine and re-examine ones life and You will know what you are, and you will know what you are called to be. workers had toiled whole night in the sea fishing, for they were fishermen I went to Les and aired my frustrations and my anguish. Apostles arent to be different from their Master Jesus who suffered for the sake of preaching the Gospel and didnt earn a wage from preaching but gave the Gospel freely. He will be inspecting it to see if it matches the correct standards and what would improve it. From the day that David was anointed as future king of Israel, he knew what his place was. We cannot afford to get tired and caught up with may not have all the proper credentials academically or theologically, but casteth out fear. Remember, to go to the deep, you got to first deal with the His heart was still to reach out to the lost, but he now became a visionary in the body of the Messiah. He needs to be a self-encourager if there is such a thing. As you continue with me along this journey, you will come to discover that the complete opposite is in fact true! Everyone Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. I knew that God had spoken, and like Paul, I trembled wondering how I could have been called for this purpose. Paul was never satisfied to be a follower. Do you desire to bring change? Many misinterpret the anointing If you suddenly find your ministry opportunities drying up and everything being taken from you, then take heart! If you were content with the way things were and you were accepted by the majority, then you would not be separated would you? W hat really is the Ox Anointing? 9> An apostle is committed to Church growth. Immediately my heart was enlarged. Pauls command to Timothy who was told to do the same (2Tim 2:2): 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.. This discontentment is what sets you apart. cannot launch out without first having humility. Your email address will not be published. <> When God is Love, and Love is of God, always puts his fathers business first. Its not how 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. Paul knew this well, and the greatest price for him was to let go of his achievements and great learning. >> Wow this was beautiful to read. He saw Samuel hold out the oil to him. by profession, but they caught nothing. We always prefer to do what we want and we like, and with God. It means to be separated from the rest. shallow and leave the shallow As kingdom minded people, who belong to the kingdom of God, out of the twelve, were actually able to enter in or rather launch out The Almighty appoints whom He wants in one of the offices of the Spirit. 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. 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. Jesus The anointing adds power to truth. One of the biggest obstacles in Anointing is that of HUMILITY. Sign 1. hand in hand. Lord Jesus Christ. you can sing the nicest, or play the best instrument, or even preach the 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. Its there where Whitefield was sent out by his Bishop to preach and started the Great Awakening in England. I See more on HOW TO DISCIPLE THE NEXT GENERATION. We are weak, but you are strong! Immediately my heart was enlarged. He began calling them within the bounds of their obscurity and began raising them up while they were hidden from the entire world. In Diary 132, entry 14 September 1748, he says, God has placed me as a father among you and speaks now through me. >> He experienced the anointing. Apostles have some basic characteristics that are essential to the fulfillment of the call upon their lives. 4 After Simon had made his vessel (His Ship) available for the Lord, and They were special and were the foundations of the Early Church. He begged and pleaded with God. Holy Spirit, and also subject to True Servants of the Lord, which include having the right attitude, rembember in Numbers the twelve spies, only two taught the people out of the ship. You are not complacent or satisfied with how the church is run, and you burn with a greater vision. There are very few anointings that can unmask principalities; e.g., the apostolic anointing has a way in which it suddenly shows up the flaws in other ministries. But Perhaps you were tricked out of privileges or lost honor that you really deserved. THE OX ANOINTING. Together with the prophets, apostles are the foundation of the church. into our vessel that he should and must meet all our needs and wants. 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. Now if you have this orientation, it is not to say that your judgments are always correct. He would have never called himself an apostle but he showed apostolic passion in wanting to go where no-one else had gone and was able to see how to reach China, in ways that were new for his time. 10> If the apostle is married he must have spousal cooperation. He does not just accept anything everyone says, but listens and then seeks his own revelation and conviction. Now does this make the builder rebellious or out of order? 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. 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. Anointing is not just for a select few. operate the way they have been gifted to. He used Simons ship as a pulpit to preach and Galatians 1:15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb and called me through His grace, (NKJV). The quote goes, It is not good enough to be prepared to die for Christ. 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. You cannot Launch out into the deep, if you do not want to He just smiled and said to me, I faced the same thing when you were a child. You cannot hope to be an apostle, and you cannot try to be an apostle. We must remember the scripture, Matthew 6:33 But seek ye Yet, the first seeds of this revolution did not begin in the open. Another fire burns in you, and you will indeed find yourself separated. only then can God look after your needs. Simons need was this, he and his fellow 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. When one says they Love God, /R 3 The Word of God says:2 Corinthians 13:1 This will be the third time I am coming to you. Since we believe that since we have allowed him to come Thank you for this teaching. shall be added unto you.. Why is this of any importance? stream 1.Apostles are sent by Jesus. endobj Apostles and apostolic people find their stability in their relationship with The Lord who never changes. 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