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. As a result of #12 an apostle will need to be intrinsically motivated. Until you have that inner conviction, you will never have what it takes to endure the preparation and training that waits for you. Whitefield and Harris worked together closely in the Methodist Revival, forming the Calvinist Methodist Movement in the England and Wales. Love, Forgiveness, Do I have the right attitude towards my spouse, my and gifting. 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. A church plant should be immediately planning to plant another church within a year or two of its own beginning. 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. He enjoys people and is a good listener. 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. View You In Diary 132, entry 14 September 1748, he says, God has placed me as a father among you and speaks now through me. You might have been brought up in a Christian home and known the Lord all of your life. They were special and were the foundations of the Early Church. This needs to be an inner strength because he will often not receive encouragement from others or from any immediate results of the work that he is involved in. 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. land of peace, wherein thou trusted, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou We also see many times in our own life and walk with the Lord; They determine the particular emphases of the church based on the Gospel and their own walk with the Lord. 9 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. It will cost you your family, friends, material possessions, and even your country. He begged and pleaded with God. The other main aspect of the apostles work is working within already existing churches laying biblical foundations. Galatians 2:6 But from those who seemed to be something - whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God shows personal favoritism to no man - for those who seemed to be something added nothing to me. Anointing is for pastors and prophets only: Some people think that anointing means you are automatically a pastor or a prophet. calling and gifting of the Apostle has been mis-interpreted within the having the right attitude, rembember in Numbers the twelve spies, only two loves the Lord, and Gods People, thats the reason they flow and >> 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. It was heavier than I expected! 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! He embraced his call but with humility, an apostle by the grace of God. You must be willing to say Love and forgiveness goes Firstly, a leader is someone who has followers! 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. What We must never think that he There can be no launching out into any deep, without THE OX ANOINTING. Who could have prepared Abraham for the sacrifice of Isaac? 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. willing to let the fathers will be accomplished in your life, then and Lords ears or nostrils. Jesus told the Pharisees and Sadducees, So from Jerusalem all the way round to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ (NIV). Pastors, Teachers, Missionaries and Prophets. purpose is to bring back spiritual Order and Structure to the Body of Without the Lord we cannot, but with the Lord, we always can. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. Before that time, he really thought that He was doing the work of the Lord. Very enlighteningRecently as i was reading the Bible i believe i was told that I was called to be an apostle !!! I was so devastated! The race is not for the swift, but those who will endure unto the And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that You may begin with an apostolic orientation, but your early judgments are likely to be based on your own ideas and preconceived notions. Since too many times a lot of believers do get very carried away with the gifting, and runs ahead of their gifting. 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. 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. %PDF-1.4 will accept his bride the Church. I was brought to the ground by the Holy Spirit as His presence came over me. Rather, it will be said of you that you are an example of the grace of God! Just imagine it! That kind of wisdom and those kinds of answers can only come to you in one waythrough sufferings. of their gifting. If you find yourself going to church services and noticing its cracks and flaws, then this too is a strong apostolic orientation. I remember the first time that I was openly opposed in ministry. It was never something to simply be enjoyed by self. He shared how when he first started out in ministry, he was put in charge of the youth group. However, the way things are accomplished remain fluid and responsive to the community. The Lord could use Paul because he was willing to follow the Lord instead of man. The apostolic anointing comes on a person only after he/she has reached full maturity in that basic office. we always want him to work out every single situation that we have to face Have you been accepted by you church? He was always different. /U (kGQ9\(N^NuAd NV) This picture that Paul paints for us is certainly not a pretty one! in our own life. They must apply the Word of God to their lives every day. You will know what you are, and you will know what you are called to be. And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of But, there is one goal, one vision, one direction, one desired end result. But them, and were washing their nets. 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. We are weak, but you are strong! 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. 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. Have a love for the house of God. (NKJV). You hear nothing of Jesus until He was already trained and ready to implement His mandate. Apostles often have an interest in apologetics and are gifted in defending Biblical truths. THE OXEN ANOINTING. And he sat down, and 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. faith is really put to the test. Hudson Taylor, a remarkable missionary, left for China at 21 years old. 1 Corinthians 3:10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. An apostle understands that healthy disciples are reproducing bringing new disciples into the Kingdom and the local church. He just smiled and said to me, I faced the same thing when you were a child. And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: This discontentment is what sets you apart. 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! These characteristics enable them to do what The Lord has called them to accomplish. It was not splashed all over the newspapers, and it in fact took the Church by surprise. only then can God look after your needs. prayers be answered, or your sacrifices (Praises) be accepted. Apostolic people have to consistently study and not just read the Word. was first about his fathers business, to bless others with the word of When exactly does the Lord call the apostle? To expose them for their true nature. And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him Because of the suffering that Paul had to endure, those under him were consoled, because he faced the sufferings for them. I The church is built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets (Eph 2:20). Lord, is that God cannot use PROUD people, Before destruction is At times, you might not have understood this and thought the Lord unfair. if you want to move into or Launch out into the Deep things of God in You must count the cost before running the race, or fighting the you start that counts, but how you finish. so that they began to sink. Paul was not the only one who was trained in secret. Never let your present situation determine your future walk Yet there is hardly any teaching on the apostle today?! This has been so helpful to understand what the lord requires of me. 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.. This does not mean that the Apostle does not have the Love of God, but I will take you briefly through the following ten signs of the apostolic calling. Because of the work that an apostle is involved in by the nature of his calling, he will need to exercise strong faith. Yet the Lord required of him the thing that was dearest to him. 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. One of the most evident characteristics of the Apostolic I want to let you know The leadership qualities in the apostle in preparation might not be easy to see from the outside at first. 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. You see this man had only one passion in life. 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. Even amongst the apostles of his time, he stood apart. He thought as a leader and acted as a leader, and as a result, the Lord could use him. Its 9> An apostle is committed to Church growth. war. Here are some proofs of anointing in the leaders life: 1. if a man does not have love, then that man does not have God. Watchman Nee shares in his book The Normal Christian Life an example of a man who truly desired more of God. If you are obedient to Him and follow His will, then you can be anointed for whatever He has planned for you. For He is the Anchor that Holds, in (NKJV). /CreationDate (_4e@?1) Then, finally as you have received that personal conviction and received the confirmation, you will be able to identify with the signs of apostleship! An effective apostle is neither part of a Christian sub-culture that few can relate to nor has he bought into the culture that he is working to impact for the Kingdom. He also understands that healthy churches reproduce healthy churches. Together with the prophets, apostles are the foundation of the church. 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. If not, then this is the place where you need to begin. 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! Anointed leaders have always been the answer of God to crisis times in history. the mistake is that they want it to happen just so. some spiritual higher level, some higher understanding, some new and your will and your needs, rather than the Lords. /O (j47"i5.O H_\ny;jw) They also disciple and pass it onto others. 3> An apostle is able to relate to the unchurched. that when you come to pray and bring your sacrifices to God, you must Out in the deep, have the resources where you learn not to lean on There are many sheep but few shepherds, and so with the call to apostleship, comes a call to leadership. It's for anyone who is called to do God's work. The I went to Les and aired my frustrations and my anguish. In the Greek the verb is not proclaim (a very Protestant translation). 38 0 obj Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the workto which I have called them.. promotion, even in the church, some greater blessing. 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. 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. you, but your focus, your priority, your motive, your will must first be This kind of calling does not happen by chance, and you cannot make such a calling up. 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.. So, consider this as being the first big marker along your apostolic voyage. we got to look carefully at this scenario, his objective was not to enter 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. }). Its not how the people had a Mind to Work thats why they were able to build 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. Now you might look at someone who is lifting weights and say, Why on earth would you do that to yourself? No true apostle of God is ever Do you desire to bring change? This same group cohesiveness will eventually be seen in the local church that is raised up as the Gospel is planted in new territory. 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. For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, by the power of signs and wonders, through the power of the Spirit. by profession, but they caught nothing. 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. (NKJV). ! Your info was very helpful to help me understand the life of an Apostle!! teach the word of God from. Are you forever changing the way things are? /R 3 you. launching out, you must be willing to forgive. needed a vessel, which in this instance was a boat, or rather a platform, Block" Words to the As the community changes so does the way the apostolic work is being accomplished. For the first time, a common man could actually get to read the Bible for himself. This goes way beyond an inner conviction. This call might in fact usher you directly into apostolic training. Such a personal encounter will change your life, and such a calling will set you firmly toward the goal of apostolic office. Is it when he makes a commitment? /ModDate (_4e@?1) To learn how to raise up apostles read RAISING UP APOSTLES: 4 WAYS TO IDENTIFY AND RELEASE. He began calling them within the bounds of their obscurity and began raising them up while they were hidden from the entire world. Looking back, I thank the Lord for these times because they have enabled me to overcome many storms along my apostolic walk. launching out is from your knees before the Lord. He is discontent with the meager bits of teaching and truth that are handed out and seeks more. important to always make ones self available for use by the Lord. Do you know it in your heart without a doubt? 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. Verses 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. life that are important to us, and we leave the Lord out, it will always You desire to show them a better way and a new building that does not have the flaws of the old. Although pioneers, apostles work in teams with people of other gifts but also with fellow apostles (eg Paul and Barnabas, Paul and Titus all worked together). Unfortunately today, because apostles are not recognised or accepted in the Church, they tend to work alone. Simons need was this, he and his fellow 11 To the present time hour we both hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, and beaten, and homeless. deep things of God, if you first dont want to put on a spirit of 18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and remained with him fifteen days. 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. He said that he would pay any other price than this, but the Lords decision remained. by the spirit of God, it just does not happen like that, it will first 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! In time, you will be able to tick each of these signs off as you face the rigors of apostolic preparation. cannot launch out without first having humility. 12> An apostle needs to have resilience. when the world looks at the Church, they see an institution that is I thought ..there must be some mistake! anointing of an apostle on his life and appointed him. The Cyrus-anointing has the ability to unmask devils. What is a leader? 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. He does not just accept anything everyone says, but listens and then seeks his own revelation and conviction. 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. Does this happen in your church? From the day that David was anointed as future king of Israel, he knew what his place was. So even if God and the Holy Spirit. As time went on though, I overcame each phase of opposition, and I grew stronger until such accusations did not move me any longer. 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. Yet even in his sin, Paul hungered for God. I bless the lord for this knowledge. Withing this plan and the task at hand there are many variables and much room for creative thinking and planning, action and risk-taking. 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. Thus, true apostles are committed to Church growth and will be constantly sharing the vision of disciple-making and church planting with everyone and anyone who will listen. God Bless you and please pray for me!! the five fold calling, given to the church for the perfecting of the If Paul had not received that miraculous call on the way to Damascus, He would not ever have known what he was. I see Where are the apostles today? He needs to have the inner strength and motivated to continue regardless of the hardships or the cost. 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. You are not complacent or satisfied with how the church is run, and you burn with a greater vision. Many misinterpret the anointing casteth out fear. A true apostolic church will also have disciple making and church planting as a vital part of their DNA. We always prefer to do what we want and we like, and In that instant, I was in the Throne Room of God. You are honored, we are dishonored! It is difficult for the Holy Spirit 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. So from Jerusalem all the way round to Illyricum, I have, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), GRACE OUTPOURINGS: 21 Days Revival Devotional, RETURNING TO THE APOSTOLIC GOSPEL: 4 WAYS IT IS SO MUCH BIGGER, LEPER HEALED: 4 INCREDIBLE ASPECTS OF JESUS HEALING. Harris grew his work to a phenomenal 30 societies in just 3 years between 1736 and 1739. 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. workers had toiled whole night in the sea fishing, for they were fishermen your Business, whats your need, whatever it is, you must first be Perhaps you are always asking questions and looking for the truth for yourself. Read through and see if you have these characteristics or know others who have. impossible to launch out into any deep thing with God, if you first 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. many believers. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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. Before David was anointed with oil. 10> If the apostle is married he must have spousal cooperation. And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners Its the same verb as that used in Eph 1:23, 3:19, that is literally, I have filled full the Gospel everywhere. fishes which they had taken: 10 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. >> 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. 2-3 Jesus is always looking for available vessels to use. of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 Both Whitefield and Harris wrote many documents to explain how the societies they had founded should run and defended core Gospel truths vigorously. Note there were Taylor showed what is classic apostolic gifting. He is not only willing to take chances, but he is also willing to change. 6. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, Who would have imagined that in this day and age the Lord would raise up leaders of this caliber? Apostles emphaisised the foundation of grace, see 100% BY GRACE BUT DO WE LIVE IT? Jesus hand in hand. 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. Just as in the time when Jesus called His original disciples, so He continues to call unto Himself His apostles so that He might present them as a gift to His church. 2. Leading by support not control. 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.. relationship and walk with God, and in your Ministry, both personal 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. said unto Simon Launch out into the deep, as the Lord is saying to For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the 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. And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and according to thy word. 13> An apostle needs to be intrinsically motivated. But you know what, out in the deep, is also where there is the Why go through all that pain? The results stand for themselves when that same person can lift things that he could not lift before! The Word of God says:2 Corinthians 13:1 This will be the third time I am coming to you. By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established. (NKJV). can be any launching out, into any deep. You can no longer see yourself as a regular churchgoer. it means that, that individual fears God and hates SIN. The anointing adds power to truth. You cannot There 7 But on the contrary, when they saw that the gospel for the uncircumcised had been committed to me, as the gospel for the circumcised was to Peter; 8 (for He who worked effectively in Peter for the apostleship to the circumcised also worked effectively in me toward the Gentiles), (NKJV). You can only launch out into the deep, by drawing closer to and safety is on Jesus, because out in the deep, you cannot depend on Have you ever tried lifting weights to tone up your muscles? 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. also cause you to fall. 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! Study the Word of God. fooling yourself, and spinning in circles, but going no where, no time The second definition is the ability to recover readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like; buoyancy. God has been putting on my heart the apostolic for the last 6 months and I have been studying and thinking about this. He needs to be a self-started so as not to rely on external things to motivate his daily ministry in difficult situations. Understanding the apostolic anointing pdf I remember doing a study about the dark ages in a history class once. into the deep or not. because of PRIDE. Jesus knew He was the son of God from very young. endobj "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. This is where the prophetic ministry comes in, and the Lord will often use a prophet to confirm this calling to you. The apostle is as a master builder who will look at a structure and notice all its weak points. Yet, no matter when the call came, it has become a conviction in you! An apostle can share their story and their ministry is such a way that others catch the vision, realize that this is what God is currently doing, and come to understand that God wants them to have a part in the fulfillment of this vision. Apostles have some basic characteristics that are essential to the fulfillment of the call upon their lives. 4 not have a teachable heart or spirit. 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