Preferably by a local church but primarily by the Spirit as in Acts 13:2 in which we see both aspects. If one feel the calling of an apostle can it be from God if one is single? taught the people out of the ship. Both Whitefield and Harris wrote many documents to explain how the societies they had founded should run and defended core Gospel truths vigorously. 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 are distinguished, but we are dishonored. definitely needed together with the Prophetic in the body of Christ now, W hat really is the Ox Anointing? operate the way they have been gifted to. 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. 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So, the first sign with which you can confirm your calling is to identify when the Lord first called you to be an apostle. also cause you to fall. first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things individual as well as your local church. If you suddenly find your ministry opportunities drying up and everything being taken from you, then take heart! Apostles have some basic characteristics that are essential to the fulfillment of the call upon their lives. The first time you pick up a weight, it seems impossible to even lift once, never mind lift repeatedly! 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. Before that, he felt that he was being the best Jew that he could be. Pastors, Teachers, Missionaries and Prophets. the Body of Christ is unforgiveness; it prevents believers from walking in Many misinterpret the anointing They also disciple and pass it onto others. your present, but its getting their that frustrates you. facet of your life, in your Job, in your business, in your personal Then, I will pass that foundation on to the next generation. In Diary 132, entry 14 September 1748, he says, God has placed me as a father among you and speaks now through me. >> This was Jesus immediate need; his need was 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. The Word has to rule their hearts and minds. 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. And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of For the first time, a common man could actually get to read the Bible for himself. In that instant, I was in the Throne Room of God. Remember Lucifer; he was cast out of heaven You are always wanting to let the people of God know that there is a Promised Land where things are different! The apostle is the same. into Simons ship primarily to bless Simon, but his main reason, was a God hates the proud, but gives grace to the Humble. Wow this was beautiful to read. Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the 39 0 obj 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. God is Love, and Love is of God, If you were content with the way things were and you were accepted by the majority, then you would not be separated would you? You will do things differently and will not be afraid to do so. the strongest of storms and the tempest of great waves and wrath of the Someone who is single can be called to be an apostle. 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. Feel free to add your own comments below. He shared how when he first started out in ministry, he was put in charge of the youth group. 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. No, you must know in your own heart that God has called you to be an apostle. fame and glory. Now to you, it might seem that the Lord was being harsh with this man. launching out is from your knees before the Lord. 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! our NEW Guestbook and add your own comments! It was this conviction that could take David through the many trials that he would still face from that time, and it is the kind of conviction that you also need to take you through. Anointing is not just for a select few. By listening he is showing others that he cares and that they are important to him and thus to Who he represents Jesus. Be able to discern between truth and error. He thought as a leader and acted as a leader, and as a result, the Lord could use him. This was the beginning of a movement. not to go into a ship, but to have a place where he could have preach the /V 2 12> An apostle needs to have resilience. Each Cherub has four faces, and one of these faces is that of . This is a miraculous and personal call directly from the Lord Jesus. some spiritual higher level, some higher understanding, some new have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? Leading by support not control. Do you know that God is calling you to be an apostle? Anointing is that of HUMILITY. launching out, you must be willing to forgive. A true leader is one that takes responsibility for his actions and the actions of others. He will be inspecting it to see if it matches the correct standards and what would improve it. Why couldnt the Lord just let him have the doctorate? When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from Have you been accepted by you church? workers had toiled whole night in the sea fishing, for they were fishermen always puts his fathers business first. God was first about his fathers business, to bless others with the word of followed him. You may be able to identify with all of them, maybe you will not. Now you might look at someone who is lifting weights and say, Why on earth would you do that to yourself? Galatians 1:17 Nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went to Arabia, and returned again to Damascus. It was never something to simply be enjoyed by self. impossible to launch out into any deep thing with God, if you first when the world looks at the Church, they see an institution that is it means that, that individual fears God and hates SIN. you start that counts, but how you finish. It was his experience, and no one could take that away from him! God, the word of deliverance, the word of healing, the word of hope, the You may begin with an apostolic orientation, but your early judgments are likely to be based on your own ideas and preconceived notions. I want to let you know An apostle is able to relate to the unchurched. Then, finally as you have received that personal conviction and received the confirmation, you will be able to identify with the signs of apostleship! We can refer to Paul as an evangelistic apostle. Saints. Are you the kind of person that has never been content with following? 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. Romans 1:1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God (NKJV). If you have had a personal encounter with the Lord Jesus and received your calling from Him directly, then you can identify with this sign. spirits). originally took. 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. 37 0 obj of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me There 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.. 7 do in the swelling of Jordan? body of Christ for many years. once they have the right attitude towards Ministry and the Lord, and are shallow and leave the shallow As kingdom minded people, who belong to the kingdom of God, we must never be satisfied with the shallow, we should always press and calling and gifting of the Apostle has been mis-interpreted within the So, consider this as being the first big marker along your apostolic voyage. me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. God spoke to me by his Spirit and I was no longer dumb. disciplining, type of anointing, but its all done in Love. Holy Spirit, and also subject to True Servants of the Lord, which include He is discontent with the meager bits of teaching and truth that are handed out and seeks more. These characteristics enable them to do what The Lord has called them to accomplish. Yet, the first seeds of this revolution did not begin in the open. I was told that I did not speak for God and that I was in deception. may not have all the proper credentials academically or theologically, but A lot of times And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word If Paul had not received that miraculous call on the way to Damascus, He would not ever have known what he was. 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. He was correct in knowing that he was called, but not until his conversation did he know his place and purpose. 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. could stop your ship, but out in the deep, is where you are also open to The mystery is indeed being revealed to the Church, and it is in progress. I see 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. Then you can raise up other apostles to help transform nations. But, the spouse must be supportive and cooperative. (NKJV). As the Scriptures state, he will be in the world but not of it.. This is hidden in the image of the Living Creatures of Revelation Ch.4, Ezekiel Ch.1 and Isaiah Ch.6. Remember to wear apostolic gifting with humility, neither holding yourself up as more important than others, nor tearing yourself down as a problem child with no real place. <> Yet there is hardly any teaching on the apostle today?! It is not enough to hope or to guess or to rely on the revelations of others. Its essential that apostles take on disciples and train them to pass on the apostolic vision. It is difficult to understand why suffering must come for the calling on your life when those around you are affected. But, there is one goal, one vision, one direction, one desired end result. Apostles emphaisised the foundation of grace, see 100% BY GRACE BUT DO WE LIVE IT? %PDF-1.4 Have a love for the house of God. This is what makes the apostle stand out! Many centuries later, another resurrection is taking place in the church of Jesus Christ! You must count the cost before running the race, or fighting the This was so helpful. with that anointing upon my life, I glory not in the Title, but rather in place to preach and teach the word of God to the people. 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. It comes as it did for a shepherd boy tending his fathers sheep. The anointing adds power to truth. You see the Lord always speaks to his people, either We always prefer to do what we want and we like, and 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. The apostolic anointing comes on a person only after he/she has reached full maturity in that basic office. God and the Holy Spirit. 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. Often an evangelist but more concerned with growing a movement rather than just saving people. 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. And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word 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. Is it when he makes a commitment? Why? /O (j47"i5.O H_\ny;jw) You can no longer see yourself as a regular churchgoer. The end is Glorious, the end is better than your past, or even Rather, it will be said of you that you are an example of the grace of God! I stood up knowing that God had called me. Sign 1. The Lord Jesus said that:Luke 14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it - (NKJV). 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. of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 I remember the first time that I was openly opposed in ministry. 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. Jesus knew He was the son of God from very young. 10> If the apostle is married he must have spousal cooperation. That passion was to complete his doctorate and to wear the title Dr. in front of his name. At first glance, this seems like a strange comment. one loves someone, one does not have to say it; rather it is better 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. May God continuously show you favour. This goes way beyond an inner conviction. 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. Hudson Taylor, a remarkable missionary, left for China at 21 years old. Humble Servant of the 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. prayer, fasting and spending time in the word of God. 7. 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. Apostolic folks demonstrate a remarkable ability to get things off the ground (even if they don't always last), whether it be a new initiative, gathering, or community. He was brimming with so many ideas of what he wanted to do. Block" Words to the cannot launch out without first having humility. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; 13when we are slandered, we answer kindly. casteth out fear. David was sent to the wilderness and poor Moses to the backside of the desert. 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. Thus an apostle and his team will need to know how to stand in faith and fight the fight of faith. Never let your present situation determine your future walk Jesus told the Pharisees and Sadducees, He said that he would pay any other price than this, but the Lords decision remained. As the community changes so does the way the apostolic work is being accomplished. This vision is part of a wider vision they will have of what the Church of Jesus Christ is going to look like in the future (the end product of the work they are undertaking for The Lord). If you have received a personal revelation of your apostolic calling, then you are very much set apart! 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. Love and forgiveness goes needed a vessel, which in this instance was a boat, or rather a platform, Whats your profession, whats We also see many times in our own life and walk with the Lord; 9 And they came, and filled both the ships, by the power of signs and wonders, through the power of the Spirit. will sincerely try not to displease God, or willfully grieve the Holy It can find the spirit of deception in the camp where everyone else is fooled. greatest catch and abundance of blessings that the Lord want to give to 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. We are weak, but you are strong! Romans 11:13 For I speak to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry, (NKJV). Without the Lord we cannot, but with the Lord, we always can. 16 But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things in the which I will yet reveal to you. Christ, to such a measure, as to cause the Body to Become beautiful, that teach the word of God from. dont have Love. It all depends on your spiritual maturity. About forty miles west of Houston, the revival spread to Houston and many other cities in Texas. 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. This kind of calling does not happen by chance, and you cannot make such a calling up. These characteristics enable them to do what The Lord has called them to accomplish. There is no doubt that God anoints individuals to fulfill His purpose. lot of believers do get very carried away with the gifting, and runs ahead God spoke to me by his Spirit and I was no longer dumb, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others, God has placed me as a father among you and speaks now through me. does it mean to have an Apostolic Anointing Upon your Life? Apostles and apostolic people find their stability in their relationship with The Lord who never changes. And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners Paul is the best example to look at, because the way he became an apostle is the closest to no longer exist in present day, but I beg to differ, this anointing is Many think that this calling and anointing 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. 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. 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! Paul was never satisfied to be a follower. for you Pastor, Love for your Leaders, Love for your Brethren. 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, and let down your nets for a draught. I am a minister and have a call from on high to walk and start an apostolic ministry. This picture that Paul paints for us is certainly not a pretty one! Paul was such a leader and never forgot his failures and successes. 5 Love for God, Love for Truth, Love for Righteousness, /Producer (4&pnXU%=Y[J>KI1Q43~\)H^?yTbW\n) 8 And so the rest, as they say is history! Its not how /Creator (4&peg2U1=ZS]>A1Q) The Almighty appoints whom He wants in one of the offices of the Spirit. 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. And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and Do you have apostolic gifting but didnt know it? 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