His calling from the Lord is the source of this motivation so he needs to be seriously assured of his call and the current work that he is attempting because of his call. Not only is it a confirmation of your apostolic calling, but it is a tool in the hand of God to forge you into the apostle that He has called you to be. Now you might look at someone who is lifting weights and say, Why on earth would you do that to yourself? Are you the kind of person that people look to for answers? Everyone Watchman Nee shares in his book The Normal Christian Life an example of a man who truly desired more of God. deep things of God, if you first dont want to put on a spirit of 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. I was told that I did not speak for God and that I was in deception. willing to let the fathers will be accomplished in your life, then and 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. At times, you might not have understood this and thought the Lord unfair. 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. The apostle is the same. 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.. Your attitude can Love for the Holy Spirit, Love for Correction, Love for your family, Love The Word will equip them for service in the Body of Christ. does it mean to have an Apostolic Anointing upon your life? It is difficult for the Holy Spirit Read through and see if you have these characteristics or know others who have. So, consider this as being the first big marker along your apostolic voyage. (NKJV). From that moment onwards, a revolution took place not only in the world, but also in the arts and in the Church. evident and very present today. You may begin with an apostolic orientation, but your early judgments are likely to be based on your own ideas and preconceived notions. fishes which they had taken: 10 Samson also fell because of Pride. Into the image of Jesus Christ. /Keywords () He just smiled and said to me, I faced the same thing when you were a child. ! Your info was very helpful to help me understand the life of an Apostle!! In Nehemiah states that 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. 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. It comes as it did for a shepherd boy tending his fathers sheep. 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! They are never a one-man show. Do you have a conviction of who you are? Simply, Saints. 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.. So, an apostle will not be an office person but will consciously plan each day to include time building the relationships he has already established and forming new relationships. calling and gifting of the Apostle has been mis-interpreted within the Paul was not the only one who was trained in secret. Well, in Pauls case, he was called from the womb. Who could have prepared Abraham for the sacrifice of Isaac? Paul was such a leader and never forgot his failures and successes. lifestyle does not portray Christ or his characteristics. >> Yet even in his sin, Paul hungered for God. I thought ..there must be some mistake! This was Jesus immediate need; his need was that when you come to pray and bring your sacrifices to God, you must Apostles are often church planters but not concerned much with managing a church, but with ensuring the foundations are correct (see below). faith is really put to the test. You are distinguished, but we are dishonored. individual as well as your local church. body of Christ for many years. leave the shallow i.e. If you suddenly find your ministry opportunities drying up and everything being taken from you, then take heart! You cannot hope to be an apostle, and you cannot try to be an apostle. Galatians 1:15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb and called me through His grace, (NKJV). "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. Then you can raise up other apostles to help transform nations. Love for God, Love for Truth, Love for Righteousness, The sinner would be convicted if he could comprehend the love of Christ for him and the power in the Blood of Jesus to redeem him from sin. 6. when the world looks at the Church, they see an institution that is One must carefully examine and re-examine ones life and Jesus received many confirmations of His calling. Do you desire to bring change? 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. Tel: 868-750-9008. 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. He experienced the anointing. Lord Jesus Christ. What is a leader? 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. They had to have encountered the risen Lord and also spent the complete 3 years with him (Acts 1:21-22). Do you find people are drawn to you without you having to do anything? The quote goes, It is not good enough to be prepared to die for Christ. These characteristics enable them to do what The Lord has called them to accomplish. relationship and walk with God, and in your Ministry, both personal Because of the suffering that Paul had to endure, those under him were consoled, because he faced the sufferings for them. By listening he is showing others that he cares and that they are important to him and thus to Who he represents Jesus. This could be therefore translated, I have executed/carried into effect the Gospel everywhere. For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the into the promise land. see for yourself, do I have these characteristics, do I possess Humility, Apostolic is a very stern, teaching, correcting, rebuking and 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. And he sat down, and may not have all the proper credentials academically or theologically, but because of PRIDE. His heart was still to reach out to the lost, but he now became a visionary in the body of the Messiah. 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.. Just as Paul was willing to leave his entire Jewish heritage behind and mingle with Gentiles, so will you as an apostle be called to change and to rock the boat when everyone has just become comfortable. Very enlighteningRecently as i was reading the Bible i believe i was told that I was called to be an apostle !!! Ephesians 4:11-12. As spiritual fathers apostles are called to live what they preach, so that others imitate them. 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. View Looking back, I thank the Lord for these times because they have enabled me to overcome many storms along my apostolic walk. in our own life. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. God bless you sir. But 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. You desire to show them a better way and a new building that does not have the flaws of the old. disciplining, type of anointing, but its all done in Love. 4 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: Lords ears or nostrils. Love no man can really make it to heaven. It was his experience, and no one could take that away from him! It is not enough to just receive the rhema for yourself, there needs to be a confirmation in the mouth of witnesses. Remember Lucifer; he was cast out of heaven . 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. 8> A true apostle knows how to build group cohesiveness. rather, because He or She is so passionate about the things of God, and so 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. according to thy word. we must never be satisfied with the shallow, we should always press and it means that, that individual fears God and hates SIN. 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. This is a miraculous and personal call directly from the Lord Jesus. Such a personal encounter will change your life, and such a calling will set you firmly toward the goal of apostolic office. only then can God look after your needs. Why couldnt the Lord just let him have the doctorate? you can sing the nicest, or play the best instrument, or even preach the 18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and remained with him fifteen days. God and the Holy Spirit. Email the blessings and fullness of God. 1 They were special and were the foundations of the Early Church. 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. And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of The Lord Jesus then spoke many other personal things to me during that time, and when He had finished, I felt Him place His hand upon my shoulder and tell me to stand. I am a minister and have a call from on high to walk and start an apostolic ministry. The apostle has a great concern for the preservation and guarding of the Gospel, more than the evangelist who just preaches it. Now does this make the builder rebellious or out of order? 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. Lives a lifestyle of unselfish and sacrificial serving. 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 Lord's standards and not your own. vessel to first fulfill the fathers will. If Paul had not received that miraculous call on the way to Damascus, He would not ever have known what he was. The anointing adds power to truth. The implication is more than the Gospel was preached but had an impact everywhere throughout society. 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. These characteristics enable them to do what The Lord has called them to accomplish. definitely needed together with the Prophetic in the body of Christ now, It will cost you your family, friends, material possessions, and even your country. About forty miles west of Houston, the revival spread to Houston and many other cities in Texas. One of the biggest obstacles in the Body of Christ is unforgiveness; it prevents believers from walking in first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things I see 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. I remember the first time that I was openly opposed in ministry. 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. promotion, even in the church, some greater blessing. There was no doubt in his mind that he was anointed! He does not just accept anything everyone says, but listens and then seeks his own revelation and conviction. Why is this of any importance? 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. Have you been accepted by you 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. 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. He was very far from being an instrument in the Lords hand. /Filter /Standard 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. He gave everything else up to the Lord and even went into ministry full-time, but this is one thing he desired more than anything. You see its again about walking in the Flesh, which many Of course, as he presented his full idea to the pastor, he was faced with a devastating disappointment. You hear nothing of Jesus until He was already trained and ready to implement His mandate. Pentecostals are distinguished by the practice of speaking in tongues, an experience that identifies them with the apostolic church in the Book of Acts. For the first time, a common man could actually get to read the Bible for himself. Vr Together with the prophets, apostles are the foundation of the church. Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they Hudson Taylor, a remarkable missionary, left for China at 21 years old. war. Unfortunately today, because apostles are not recognised or accepted in the Church, they tend to work alone. Jesus told the Pharisees and Sadducees, You /Creator (4&peg2U1=ZS]>A1Q) I will take you briefly through the following ten signs of the apostolic calling. of the gifting, that was given by the Lord Jesus. one loves someone, one does not have to say it; rather it is better In the deep, there is no rock, boulder, or shipwreck that 12We work hard with our own hands. 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. % The end is Glorious, the end is better than your past, or even 3 But the people had a Mind to Work thats why they were able to build Its the same verb as that used in Eph 1:23, 3:19, that is literally, I have filled full the Gospel everywhere. He embraced his call but with humility, an apostle by the grace of God. Whitefield was sent out by his Bishop to preach and started the Great Awakening in England. Once the work is established the apostle and his team remain very responsive to the community. It was not splashed all over the newspapers, and it in fact took the Church by surprise. The Bride of Christ. Prayer Command Centres some spiritual higher level, some higher understanding, some new 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! 2-3 Jesus is always looking for available vessels to use. I remember doing a study on the dark ages in a history class once. This call might in fact usher you directly into apostolic training. facet of your life, in your Job, in your business, in your personal This does not mean that the Apostle does not have the Love of God, but lot of believers do get very carried away with the gifting, and runs ahead It Then this is another sign of your apostolic calling. Its into Simons ship primarily to bless Simon, but his main reason, was a boat could never touch ground, its there where your only hope, trust purpose is to bring back spiritual Order and Structure to the Body of 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,. It was likely at a time when you were at your lowest and when you least expected it. And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word Or if we are comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure; 13 Being defamed, we entreat. they should come and help them. the problem is not so much listening but rather OBEYING. Is it when he decides it is a good idea? Through Your boast will always be in the Lord, and this is why you will be called time and time again to lay all upon the altar for the sake of the call. your destiny. There The Word of God says:2 Corinthians 13:1 This will be the third time I am coming to you. 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. characteristics of the apostolic prophetic anointing 1 kings 17 1. So you too need such a call before your apostolic training can begin. Have you ever tried lifting weights to tone up your muscles? always striving to grow deeper and closer to with that anointing upon my life, I glory not in the Title, but rather in Their main purpose is to bring back spiritual order and structure to the Body of Christ, to such a measure as to cause the Body to become beautiful that when the world looks at the Church, they see an institution that is disciplined, ordered, beautiful and perfect, i.e. God is Love, and Love is of God, Thus an apostle and his team will need to know how to stand in faith and fight the fight of faith. Before, only a select few held the secrets of the word of God, but now, suddenly, everyone could obtain it. As he pits his conviction and spiritual strength against all that comes his way, he finds himself standing to overcome storm after storm. 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. The price that you will be called to pay will not be one of monetary value. We must remember the scripture, Matthew 6:33 But seek ye A church plant should be immediately planning to plant another church within a year or two of its own beginning. We have been made as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things until now. Christ, to such a measure, as to cause the Body to Become beautiful, that One 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. /P -1324 1. Like I said earlier though, you cannot even begin this journey until you have received a personal conviction and confirmation of this calling. dont have Love. 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. only after the fathers business was first looked after, was Jesus able They must apply the Word of God to their lives every day. So a movement of people looked to him as their spiritual father. you are not willing to forgive. Humble At first glance, this seems like a strange comment. many believers. It workers, my fellow congregation members. 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. loves the Lord, and Gods People, thats the reason they flow and You are honored, we are dishonored! I am not referring to them. I felt like a wannabe weight lifter lifting a heavy weight for the first time. In the Greek the verb is not proclaim (a very Protestant translation). If the personal testimony is given to glorify God, it convinces the sinner of the truth of God's Word. two ships standing by the lake, but he went into Simons. deep, and let down your nets for a draught. When you know who you are, you can more clearly realise who you are and your call in God. needed a vessel, which in this instance was a boat, or rather a platform, It was never something to simply be enjoyed by self. Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the workto which I have called them.. into the deep or not. That passion was to complete his doctorate and to wear the title Dr. in front of his name. Do you have a conviction of your calling? Harris grew his work to a phenomenal 30 societies in just 3 years between 1736 and 1739. 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. We must always remember at all times, that this calling THE OXEN ANOINTING. He will, as a result of this, be active in his community. David was sent to the wilderness and poor Moses to the backside of the desert. Have a love for the house of God. It will and your will and your needs, rather than the Lords. It will never be said that you rose up because of your great abilities or your great learning. No, you must know in your own heart that God has called you to be an apostle. want to thank God for present day apostles, and I thank God for calling me that he would thrust out a little from the land. 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. 2> They create ownership of the ministry. Set Apart. Lets pray God raises up a new generation of godly apostles today, who will transform nations. Your ideas might not always work out, but you are always coming with new concepts and new patterns. Required fields are marked *, https://ralphhoweministries.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/aug202014.jpg, https://ralphhoweministries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ralph-howe-ministries1.png, 13 Essential Characteristics of an Apostle. Along with a personal conviction, you need a confirmation of your calling. Even more incredible, who would have imagined that the Lord would raise YOU up as His apostle to the Church? ever come in contact with. There were the 12 Apostles and Paul. 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. There is no doubt that God anoints individuals to fulfill His purpose. many of us cant be a blessing in our own community, because our 39 0 obj will accept his bride the Church. I shall be added unto you.. Love, Forgiveness, Do I have the right attitude towards my spouse, my Having He is discontent with the meager bits of teaching and truth that are handed out and seeks more. He made a point of visiting these societies on a regular basis all over Wales. you. Remember, to go to the deep, you got to first deal with the Apostles are able to prophetically see the giftedness of people, their role in the body, the supernatural gifts of the Spirit the person can flow in to successfully function within their role and calling. 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. 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. 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. We are weak, but you are strong! As time went on though, I overcame each phase of opposition, and I grew stronger until such accusations did not move me any longer. 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. 4 After Simon had made his vessel (His Ship) available for the Lord, and The Lord has chosen you as His vessel, and to be effective, you need to have the life-changing answers that will revolutionize the Church. 7> As a result of the above there is no standard plan or approach to planting churches. 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. of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 Eph 4:11 lists apostles as part of the 5-fold gifts of the church and fundamental to the Church growing in unity and maturity in Christ, and building up the rest of the church body. 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! 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. Praise the Lord!! into our vessel that he should and must meet all our needs and wants. Block" Words to the 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! When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from /O (j47"i5.O H_\ny;jw) THE OX ANOINTING. 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. 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. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou with Simon. thing I have understood and learnt in Christianity, as a servant of the That kind of wisdom and those kinds of answers can only come to you in one waythrough sufferings. Rather, it will be said of you that you are an example of the grace of God! 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. once they have the right attitude towards Ministry and the Lord, and are The last thing the domaine of darkness wants is the light of the Gospel shining brightly in its territory. 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