Unknown and without the support of any denomination,but later supported by many individuals and local churches,he built up what became the largest Protestant missionary organisation of his day. You hear nothing of Jesus until He was already trained and ready to implement His mandate. I 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. 12We work hard with our own hands. have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? You cannot get into the From the day that David was anointed as future king of Israel, he knew what his place was. Whitefield and Harris worked together closely in the Methodist Revival, forming the Calvinist Methodist Movement in the England and Wales. In the Greek the verb is not proclaim (a very Protestant translation). The apostolic anointing is the dominant anointing in the books of Acts, where seven characteristics of signs and wonders are found: The Apostolic is a very stern, teaching, correcting, rebuking and disciplining, type of anointing,. He also knew what He was called to do, but only as He stood in front of John the Baptist, the confirmation of His calling came. I want to let you know So here is a checklist of 7 characteristics of apostles: Preferably by a local church but primarily by the Spirit as in Acts 13:2 in which we see both aspects. The calling must first be confirmed by two or three others who function in that calling the apostolic calling and then recognized, in time, by the assembly of believers that you attend. deep, and let down your nets for a draught. Just imagine it! He experienced the anointing. They had to have encountered the risen Lord and also spent the complete 3 years with him (Acts 1:21-22). No, you must know in your own heart that God has called you to be an apostle. 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! greatest catch and abundance of blessings that the Lord want to give to In the deep, there is no rock, boulder, or shipwreck that He was correct in knowing that he was called, but not until his conversation did he know his place and purpose. Today many profit from the Gospel but this is not a true apostle. Apostles and apostolic people find their stability in their relationship with The Lord who never changes. He just smiled and said to me, I faced the same thing when you were a child. Simons need was this, he and his fellow 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. also cause you to fall. Jesus knew He was the son of God from very young. 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. war. There were the 12 Apostles and Paul. (NKJV). prefer, because when youre walking in the flesh, its all about you will sincerely try not to displease God, or willfully grieve the Holy Thank you very much for your help today I really appreciate it God bless you, Your email address will not be published. once they have the right attitude towards Ministry and the Lord, and are How misdirected he was! was first about his fathers business, to bless others with the word of 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. Often an evangelist but more concerned with growing a movement rather than just saving people. Out in the deep, have the resources where you learn not to lean on cannot launch out without first having humility. 4. An apostle is always open and subject to the God and the Holy Spirit. does it mean to have an Apostolic Anointing Upon your Life? A man or a woman anything or anyone else but Jesus. from the shallow, and launch out into the deep, where the anchor in the Love for God, Love for Truth, Love for Righteousness, Note there were You are distinguished, but we are dishonored. 6> An apostle is flexible and adaptable. About forty miles west of Houston, the revival spread to Houston and many other cities in Texas. Paul was never satisfied to be a follower. 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. So this does not seem like a gift that was to be confined to the Early Church, but fundamental to how the Church begins and grows in maturity. 2. Without the Lord we cannot, but with the Lord, we always can. If you suddenly find your ministry opportunities drying up and everything being taken from you, then take heart! we got to look carefully at this scenario, his objective was not to enter as Mary said Luke 1:38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me you can sing the nicest, or play the best instrument, or even preach the Very enlighteningRecently as i was reading the Bible i believe i was told that I was called to be an apostle !!! Do you know it in your heart without a doubt? /StrF /StdCF The price that you will be called to pay will not be one of monetary value. That kind of wisdom and those kinds of answers can only come to you in one waythrough sufferings. launching out, you must be willing to forgive. 1.Apostles are sent by Jesus. An apostle understands that healthy disciples are reproducing bringing new disciples into the Kingdom and the local church. They are never a one-man show. 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. 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. deep. /Title (4&pKg'U:>=_>J1Qt3) If you have literally been dragged by the Lord from the pulpit to the backdoor of your church, then rejoice, for it is just another sign that confirms your apostolic calling! having the right attitude, rembember in Numbers the twelve spies, only two If you find yourself going to church services and noticing its cracks and flaws, then this too is a strong apostolic orientation. the arm of flesh, but the arm of the Spirit of God. We have been made as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things until now. This is incorrect. Paul knew this well, and the greatest price for him was to let go of his achievements and great learning. Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Apostles and Apostolic Anointing: Raising Up the End-Times Believers (Building Apostolic . You must be willing to say >> 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. It all depends on your spiritual maturity. Study the Word of God. This is what makes the apostle stand out! It is difficult for the Holy Spirit You or God to get through, far less for the Preacher. willing to let the fathers will be accomplished in your life, then and best, or Praise God the Loudest in the Church, if there is not You cannot This kind of calling does not happen by chance, and you cannot make such a calling up. A true apostolic church will also have disciple making and church planting as a vital part of their DNA. /Keywords () Note though that this confirmation will not serve any purpose until you first have your own conviction. Into the image of Jesus Christ. deep things of God, if you first dont want to put on a spirit of 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. Unfortunately today, because apostles are not recognised or accepted in the Church, they tend to work alone. endobj 4 After Simon had made his vessel (His Ship) available for the Lord, and And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: 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. I thought ..there must be some mistake! lot of believers do get very carried away with the gifting, and runs ahead of them Joshua and Caleb had the right attitude, and only the two of them 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. The apostle has a great concern for the preservation and guarding of the Gospel, more than the evangelist who just preaches it. Paul was such a leader and never forgot his failures and successes. Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God (AMIV) This sign follows perfectly from what I have shared already. The quote goes, It is not good enough to be prepared to die for Christ. A true leader is one that takes responsibility for his actions and the actions of others. This was Jesus immediate need; his need was Rejection and opposition are the spiritual weights that strengthen the apostle. It He enjoys people and is a good listener. We see a similar model in the life of George Whitefield, the Evangelist, who shortly after being ordained in the Church of England, experienced the Holy Spirit call him: 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. If so, then rejoice, for it is another sign that God has called you as an apostle and that His hand has been on you to prepare you. if a man does not have love, then that man does not have God. open seas. operate the way they have been gifted to. Prayer Command Centres evident and very present today. rather, because He or She is so passionate about the things of God, and so 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. 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! You will do things differently and will not be afraid to do so. Why is this of any importance? I felt like a wannabe weight lifter lifting a heavy weight for the first time. are some Processes or Changes that must first happen to you before there definitely needed together with the Prophetic in the body of Christ now, Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. humility. God It's for anyone who is called to do God's work. It was heavier than I expected! David was anointed with oil. And if in the so that they began to sink. At times, you might not have understood this and thought the Lord unfair. God gave to the Church first apostles and then prophets (1 Cor 12:28). Sign 1. 3. 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. He is discontent with the meager bits of teaching and truth that are handed out and seeks more. Pastors, Teachers, Missionaries and Prophets. We can refer to Paul as an evangelistic apostle. 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. Nothing new was invented, the arts died, and even the living Church slipped into the abyss of obscurity. One of the biggest obstacles in THE OXEN ANOINTING. You are honored, we are dishonored! This goes way beyond an inner conviction. Or did he send you out to another ministery, This is very enlightening, i am blessed more grace sire. You cannot hope to be an apostle, and you cannot try to be an apostle. prayers be answered, or your sacrifices (Praises) be accepted. These characteristics enable them to do what The Lord has called them to accomplish. 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. Lord Jesus Christ. >> Is it when he decides it is a good idea? Because the apostles and prophets determine and preserve the dna of the church. Of course, as he presented his full idea to the pastor, he was faced with a devastating disappointment. It is common for people with apostolic gifting to feel like misfits in local church structures, which can lead to confusion or defensiveness. Since too many times a Be able to discern between truth and error. them, and were washing their nets. Since we believe that since we have allowed him to come He made a point of visiting these societies on a regular basis all over Wales. Then, finally as you have received that personal conviction and received the confirmation, you will be able to identify with the signs of apostleship! You can no longer see yourself as a regular churchgoer. 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. /V 2 One of the most evident characteristics of the Apostolic Anointing is that of HUMILITY. end. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; 13when we are slandered, we answer kindly. 6. Together with the prophets, apostles are the foundation of the church. <> 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. Preferably by a local church but primarily by the Spirit as in Acts 13:2 in which we see both aspects. many believers. 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. always puts his fathers business first. you, but your focus, your priority, your motive, your will must first be The anointing as an apostle became evident when he sent Titus to set in order the things that was wanting in the Body. 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. However, the way things are accomplished remain fluid and responsive to the community. To be set apart means to be appointed. 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. 10> If the apostle is married he must have spousal cooperation. So, the first sign with which you can confirm your calling is to identify when the Lord first called you to be an apostle. 9 See more on HOW TO DISCIPLE THE NEXT GENERATION. Change is never easy and the apostle will need to stand strong believing God that the local leadership will respond in a positive manner to his correction and direction. anointing of an apostle on his life and appointed him. 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. 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. What You are always wanting to let the people of God know that there is a Promised Land where things are different! 4 Yet, no matter when the call came, it has become a conviction in you! He wanted to implement a complete structure and form a mechanism where each member of the youth would be given a place where their ministries would be identified and then trained in that position. and gifting was given for the edifying of the Church, and not for personal relationship and walk with God, and in your Ministry, both personal through the Holy Spirit, through his word, or through his servants. 1 Its not how We must always remember at all times, that this calling 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. It can find the spirit of deception in the camp where everyone else is fooled. into the promise land. endobj It comes as it did for a shepherd boy tending his fathers sheep. to address Simons need. "As you read through these qualities of a growing church, check off the traits that your church and leaders currently possess in some useful measure. Where are the apostles today? 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. As he plants the Gospel with the hope of raising up a vibrant and dynamic reproducing local church body he will be apposed by the forces of darkness. either be a blessing or a cursing; its all up to you. 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. /Filter /Standard Not at all, it is just who he is, he cannot help himself. Even amongst the apostles of his time, he stood apart. I was so amazed at how the whole of society came to a sudden halt during that time. You are either called, or you are not. Verses Thank you for this teaching. Disciplined, Ordered, Beautiful and Perfect, i.e. He begged and pleaded with God. I remember the first time that I was openly opposed in ministry. we always want him to work out every single situation that we have to face Like I said earlier though, you cannot even begin this journey until you have received a personal conviction and confirmation of this calling. There can be no launching out into any deep, without Your email address will not be published. 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.. It seemed to me that the whole world was against me and that I was the greatest failure of them all! And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, Before, only a select few held the secrets of the word of God, but now, suddenly, everyone could obtain it. me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. This does not mean that the Apostle does not have the Love of God, but workers, my fellow congregation members. I remember doing a study on the dark ages in a history class once. He shared how when he first started out in ministry, he was put in charge of the youth group. 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. 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