So where is the Apostolic and Prophetic Today?
God has appointed some in the church for His own use: first apostles special messengers; second prophets or inspired preachers and expounders; third teachers; then wonder-workers; then those with ability to heal the sick; helpers; administrators; speakers in different unknown tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:28
There is a major hindrance in the Body of Christ regarding revival, awakenings and outpourings, it has to do with current established authority. Over time we have over corrected and have eliminated key structural positions in the church such as prophets and apostles. There is proper authority in the Body of Christ, Paul explained it clearly in 1 Corinthians 12:28 and it does not require a theologian to interpret.
In my research and have read a mainline denominations by-laws which I grew up in. They have created man made by-laws which their ministers have become bound to by their oaths. I read that the office of Apostle and Prophets were deemed unnecessary to the health and growth of the church. The result is these ministers do not regard those people with honor in their gifts and callings. We are who we are and we are a distinct part of the end time church and no man can shut that door.
Several years ago I was asked by a "pastor" to leave a church due to my prophetic gifting, some elders didn't think it was appropriate. I did leave at the request of the pastor without causing division. I left and kept quiet. However this week I received "closure" to years of rejection because I realized it was not a demonic warfare that I was fighting, but it was man-made by-laws which rendered my particular gifting null and void in typical churches.
These man-made by-laws have rendered the true word of God powerless. This is why apostolic ministries have broken out all over. You cannot restrain the gifting and callings of people who submit to the presence of God. The next outpouring will not have the man made agendas and limiting by-laws, but a people submitted to God out of humility.
So where is the Apostolic and Prophetic Today? We are here and we are strong and we are doing the will of God in the region.
Yes we love and bless those who despitefully use us, but we do not cease in our callings and gifting because of them. Humble yourself and walk in your calling and the Spirit of God will make away where there seems to be no way. Today I declare that the apostolic and prophetic people over this region go free in Jesus name, be who you are, do what you are called to do and don't limit God because of man. Mike Tate
yes seriously agreeee, BUT Dude, there are many leaders whom need healing, and can't hear! God showed me in my abstract art the bride lying down on her back, the head disconnected from the body. It was ugly I painted her over turned the canvass upright and it became a door. Revelation 3. I have had firsthand experience too with leaders like that. Thanks for sharing the Word.Jewel
ReplyDeleteyes seriously agreeee, not easy for the prophets. BUT there are many leaders whom need healing and revelation and can't hear! ie. God showed me in my abstract art the bride lying down on her back, the head disconnected from this skeleton body. It was ugly I painted her over turned the canvass upright and it became a door. Revelation 3. I have had firsthand experience as well with leaders who don't see, whatever the issue. The church is waking up. We need much more love, grace and less law, than the scales can fall off so the Bride can function they way God intended. Thanks for sharing the Word, its encouraging to hear there are others who hear and do ART!. Jewel
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