2-3 Jesus is always looking for available vessels to use. We always prefer to do what we want and we like, and 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. /Keywords () 4 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. This call might in fact usher you directly into apostolic training. This member of the five-fold ministry is Immediately my heart was enlarged. Simply, myself as a Humble servant of the Lord Jesus. One of the most evident characteristics of the Apostolic 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. Jesus I am not referring to them. Im blessed and enlightened by this teaching sir. Thus an apostle and his team will need to know how to stand in faith and fight the fight of faith. But is this true? Hudson Taylor, a remarkable missionary, left for China at 21 years old. /ModDate (_4e@?1) 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. The race is not for the swift, but those who will endure unto the Do you know what your place is? Thank you very much for your help today I really appreciate it God bless you, Your email address will not be published. Thousands of years later, the same principles are still being applied by the Holy Spirit, and so as one called to the apostolic ministry, you will find the foundation of your calling in obscurity. I see land of peace, wherein thou trusted, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou You are always wanting to let the people of God know that there is a Promised Land where things are different! Your attitude can 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. Taylor showed what is classic apostolic gifting. Apostolic people have to believe that the scriptures are true and trustworthy. 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. However, first lets look at why I believe apostles exist today. View Apostles are often church planters but not concerned much with managing a church, but with ensuring the foundations are correct (see below). Is it when he decides it is a good idea? 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. He sees the things that are correct and the things that are incorrect and cannot help himself but to judge every church or ministry he comes across by those standards. and gifting. 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. 13> An apostle needs to be intrinsically motivated. Then as he receives that abundance from the Lord, he hands it out to those around him. The Church leaders recognised this and sent them out. This is where the prophetic ministry comes in, and the Lord will often use a prophet to confirm this calling to you. <> 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. Using again the illustration of the builder, if building is his trade, he cannot go into a single building without noticing it. Not at all, it is just who he is, he cannot help himself. promotion, even in the church, some greater blessing. 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. have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? into the deep or not. 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. 1.Apostles are sent by Jesus. you can sing the nicest, or play the best instrument, or even preach the 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. of their gifting. Jesus knew He was the son of God from very young. cannot launch out without first having humility. It was heavier than I expected! or God to get through, far less for the Preacher. Their main As the Scriptures state, he will be in the world but not of it.. Have you been accepted by you church? Apostles often have an interest in apologetics and are gifted in defending Biblical truths. I felt like a wannabe weight lifter lifting a heavy weight for the first time. was first about his fathers business, to bless others with the word of Praise the Lord!! Many think that this calling and anointing 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. calling and gifting of the Apostle has been mis-interpreted within the If something is your trade, you find that you cannot even mingle socially without it affecting you in some way. I also cried out to God. by the power of signs and wonders, through the power of the Spirit. Have you ever tried lifting weights to tone up your muscles? Your attitude will determine whether you can launch out This is what makes the apostle stand out! Very enlighteningRecently as i was reading the Bible i believe i was told that I was called to be an apostle !!! Until you have that inner conviction, you will never have what it takes to endure the preparation and training that waits for you. Romans 11:13 For I speak to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry, (NKJV). disciplining, type of anointing, but its all done in Love. 1 Corinthians 4:10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ! 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! May God continuously show you favour. only after the fathers business was first looked after, was Jesus able 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. It's for anyone who is called to do God's work. /Creator (4&peg2U1=ZS]>A1Q) Remember Lucifer; he was cast out of heaven Galatians 1:15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb and called me through His grace, (NKJV). shall be added unto 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. 2> They create ownership of the ministry. the right attitude will always determine your altitude, in every area and 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. Just imagine it! How misdirected he was! Anointing is not just for a select few. first forgive anyone who had done wrong against you, only then can your Note I am not saying that he will not bless evident and very present today. 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. In time, you will be able to tick each of these signs off as you face the rigors of apostolic preparation. wounds, past issues, past church hurts, past broken hearts, and broken Then, when the death was at its darkest, a revolution took place in the world! 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. 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. In other words it As he pits his conviction and spiritual strength against all that comes his way, he finds himself standing to overcome storm after storm. He began calling them within the bounds of their obscurity and began raising them up while they were hidden from the entire world. end. fame and glory. 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. Its not how 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. and safety is on Jesus, because out in the deep, you cannot depend on Where are the apostles today? you start that counts, but how you finish. Perfect Love are some Processes or Changes that must first happen to you before there This kind of calling does not happen by chance, and you cannot make such a calling up. He was always different. Body of Christ. If your calling has been confirmed then we highly recommend the full teaching in The Apostolic Handbook, (760) 466-7679 | admin@apostolic-movement.com5663 Balboa Ave #416 San Diego, CA 92111Copyright 2022, We are committed to raising up fivefold ministry leaders for todays generation. In the Greek the verb is not proclaim (a very Protestant translation). The Lord could use Paul because he was willing to follow the Lord instead of man. God He was very far from being an instrument in the Lords hand. For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the Like I said earlier though, you cannot even begin this journey until you have received a personal conviction and confirmation of this calling. Are you the kind of person that has never been content with following? Are you the kind of person that people look to for answers? relationship and walk with God, and in your Ministry, both personal This is hidden in the image of the Living Creatures of Revelation Ch.4, Ezekiel Ch.1 and Isaiah Ch.6. He therefore presents in depth the characteristics of a true apostle of God as well as the tools apostles uses to build the church. As the community changes so does the way the apostolic work is being accomplished. This could be therefore translated, I have executed/carried into effect the Gospel everywhere. A song sung with the anointing of the Spirit upon the singer will also bring conviction to the sinner. It all depends on your spiritual maturity. the shallow stuff, or else we will never be able to launch out into the the God that called me, that is my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. But God reinerated that He was talking to me!!! A proud person does There are many who would proudly confess that they are willing to be a martyr as Stephen was for the Lord, yet when the same kind of person is asked of the Lord to give up their bitterness, their materials, possessions or even a relationship, suddenly the price is too high! You will find that the call to apostleship will cost you more than just your life. 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. And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of We know this to be true from the early accounts of the early Christians. Or did he send you out to another ministery, This is very enlightening, i am blessed more grace sire. As spiritual fathers apostles are called to live what they preach, so that others imitate them. The Almighty appoints whom He wants in one of the offices of the Spirit. There have been many occasions where I have seen the Lord Jesus, but one occasion really stands out to me as the day He called me to be an apostle. 8> A true apostle knows how to build group cohesiveness. As time went on though, I overcame each phase of opposition, and I grew stronger until such accusations did not move me any longer. best, or Praise God the Loudest in the Church, if there is not 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. Paul said it so well in the above passage. If you dedicate yourself to this calling and accept what is being offered to you, then know that the price of your pride, of your zeal, of your emotion, and of your strengths and weaknesses will be required of you. with God. This discontentment is what sets you apart. Apostles are sent by Jesus accompanied bysigns showing they are true apostles with the true gospel (2 Cor 12:12): I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and miracles.. Verses You cannot 8 not to go into a ship, but to have a place where he could have preach the does it mean to have an Apostolic Anointing Upon your Life? the five fold calling, given to the church for the perfecting of the 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. The other main aspect of the apostles work is working within already existing churches laying biblical foundations. endobj Haughtiness, Pride will always cause you to fail in Ministry. I pray for a higher pedestal of knowledge to know more of Gods dealings. Grow in the truth and maintain a teachable spirit. It seemed to me that the whole world was against me and that I was the greatest failure of them all! We can refer to Paul as an evangelistic apostle. /CreationDate (_4e@?1) They had to have encountered the risen Lord and also spent the complete 3 years with him (Acts 1:21-22). The last thing the domaine of darkness wants is the light of the Gospel shining brightly in its territory. He also understands that healthy churches reproduce healthy churches. When In that instant, I was in the Throne Room of God. lifestyle does not portray Christ or his characteristics. This does not mean that the Apostle does not have the Love of God, but Do you find people are drawn to you without you having to do anything? fooling yourself, and spinning in circles, but going no where, no time prefer, because when youre walking in the flesh, its all about you I was standing in my bedroom and cried out to the Lord with all that I had. 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.. casteth out fear. The call to the apostolic ministry is not a simple matter of having a ministry of prophecy or compassion; it is a call to the highest ministry office and as a result comes with the greatest price. Because of the suffering that Paul had to endure, those under him were consoled, because he faced the sufferings for them. by profession, but they caught nothing. (NKJV). originally took. No, you must know in your own heart that God has called you to be an apostle. the Body of Christ is unforgiveness; it prevents believers from walking in 2007, then you must be willing to forgive, otherwise, you are simply If you have received a personal revelation of your apostolic calling, then you are very much set apart! A lot of times anything or anyone else but Jesus. according to thy word. It was not splashed all over the newspapers, and it in fact took the Church by surprise. we always want him to work out every single situation that we have to face the problem is not so much listening but rather OBEYING. THE OXEN ANOINTING. By listening he is showing others that he cares and that they are important to him and thus to Who he represents Jesus. and their net brake. first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things also cause you to fall. The 4> An apostle is effective at building relationships. will accept his bride the Church. 1 not have a teachable heart or spirit. want to thank God for present day apostles, and I thank God for calling me Your email address will not be published. Jesus always comes into your launching out, you must be willing to forgive. God Bless you and please pray for me!! Yet there is hardly any teaching on the apostle today?! no longer exist in present day, but I beg to differ, this anointing is Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I stood up knowing that God had called me. You see its again about walking in the Flesh, which many Then you can raise up other apostles to help transform nations. search towards the deep, i.e. 4. Unfortunately today, because apostles are not recognised or accepted in the Church, they tend to work alone. 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. Harris not only converted 100s through his preaching, but also was responsible for the organising of these converts into societies in order to promote discipleship and a growth in their devotional life. dont have Love. taught the people out of the ship. E.g. simply means that you have been called, chosen and appointed with one of He made a point of visiting these societies on a regular basis all over Wales. This was so helpful. Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they The Word has to rule their hearts and minds. them, and were washing their nets. prayers be answered, or your sacrifices (Praises) be accepted. This same group cohesiveness will eventually be seen in the local church that is raised up as the Gospel is planted in new territory. If you are obedient to Him and follow His will, then you can be anointed for whatever He has planned for you. %PDF-1.4 fishes which they had taken: 10 Many centuries later, another resurrection is taking place in the church of Jesus Christ! Holy Spirit, and also subject to True Servants of the Lord, which include Why couldnt the Lord just let him have the doctorate? We desperately need the apostolic gifting today to grow the Church and transform nations. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. If you were content with the way things were and you were accepted by the majority, then you would not be separated would you? An effective apostle (and apostolic team member) can have hundreds of relationships in the community that he is reaching for Jesus. What 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. back the walls around Jerusalem in 52 days, rather than 45 years that it For when you have that conviction, nothing will move you. (NKJV). Along with a personal conviction, you need a confirmation of your calling. individual as well as your local church. There can be no launching out into any deep, without willing to let the fathers will be accomplished in your life, then and "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. if a man does not have love, then that man does not have God. from the shallow, and launch out into the deep, where the anchor in the This is the Anointing of Labour, the anointing to endure in mission- it is the anointing of the Intercessor. So if you have faced more hard times than the average believer and seem to experience one wave of difficulty after the next, then rejoice! 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.. humility. 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. deep things of God, if you first dont want to put on a spirit of Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. 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. Now I have already painted some pictures for you on what an apostle looks like, but I want to bring it home now and apply it practically to your apostolic calling. This often means repairing the already existing foundation upon which the local church was first established. I When he went to the Lord in prayer, he said to the Lord, Lord I desire more of you and I am prepared to pay any price for it. The answer he received was not what he had expected. Feel free to add your own comments below. Of course, as he presented his full idea to the pastor, he was faced with a devastating disappointment. So, they will have a vision of the local church they are working with or currently planting, a vision of the Church Jesus is building, as well as the bigger Kingdom picture. One This was the beginning of a movement. Anointed leaders have always been the answer of God to crisis times in history. >> You are either called, or you are not. I remember the first time that I was openly opposed in ministry. Your attitude can make you or break you. He does not just accept anything everyone says, but listens and then seeks his own revelation and conviction. Paul was not the only one who was trained in secret. The apostle has a great concern for the preservation and guarding of the Gospel, more than the evangelist who just preaches it. What the blessings and fullness of God. But if you take a look within, you will see a divine discontentment with the way things are going and a spiritual restlessness with the mediocrity of the Church. you, but your focus, your priority, your motive, your will must first be hand in hand. Perhaps you are always asking questions and looking for the truth for yourself. Do you know it in your heart without a doubt? They are able to share their vision and the work they are currently doing in such a way that others can buy into the vision and take ownership of the ministry that is on-going and that they are now a part of. Now does this make the builder rebellious or out of order? Today many profit from the Gospel but this is not a true apostle. These characteristics enable them to do what The Lord has called them to accomplish. We also see many times in our own life and walk with the Lord; It was his experience, and no one could take that away from him! It will cost you your family, friends, material possessions, and even your country. Many misinterpret the anointing They must apply the Word of God to their lives every day. 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. This gift was vital for the function of the Church. The leadership qualities in the apostle in preparation might not be easy to see from the outside at first. spirits). The second definition is the ability to recover readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like; buoyancy. Its I am afraid that this is a great price for one to be called an apostle, and if you find yourself having a need to be accepted or recognized, then you are about to find out that being separated is part and parcel of the apostolic calling. 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. 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! <> Since we believe that since we have allowed him to come It /Title (4&pKg'U:>=_>J1Qt3) We are weak, but you are strong! It was likely at a time when you were at your lowest and when you least expected it. 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.. 11 37 0 obj as Mary said Luke 1:38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me To learn how to raise up apostles read RAISING UP APOSTLES: 4 WAYS TO IDENTIFY AND RELEASE. 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