Apostle Pauls says
Romans 8:26-30 says
26 Likewise the
Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as
we ought: but the SPIRIT itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which
cannot be uttered. 27 And he that
searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because HE maketh
intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all
things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called
according to his purpose. 29 For
whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to
be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn
among many brethren. 30 Moreover
whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also
justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.HOLY SPIRIT has given us a CLEAR MANDATE through the scriptures that primarily we need to conform ourselves in the image of YESHUA the son of GOD- first born of all brethren. You see at the time of our NEW BIRTH we received the Righteousness and Holiness of GOD in our SPIRITS Ephesian 4 23 be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. NOW our (HUMAN) SPIRIT is saved. Colossians 2:10 You are complete in him.
YESHUA has not only forgiven our sins past, present and future, HE completely destroyed our SIN NATURE. INEXCHANGE HE gave us his righteous and Holy Nature in our spirits. Because the SIN NATURE has been destroyed, we are not left with any excuse as to why we still live in sin.
We need to understand that we are a Spirit, we have a soul and live in a body. GOD gave NEW BIRTH in our spirit, but our SOUL is still the same. So we have been asked to renew our SOUL every day, in other word- Paul says (Philippians2:12) Work out your salvation and that we can do in our souls not in our spirit. Again he says in Romans 12:2 be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. AND again in Ephesians he says – PUT on the NEW MAN (your SPIRIT NATURE) in your soul.
I do believe that a primary calling for all of us is to make disciples according to Matthew28 however only a disciple can make disciples. Jesus said you are the light of the world. I also believe that GOD has given MINISTRY OFFICES for the edification of the church, not to gratify ones desires or fulfill personal agendas. In the last few decades, Enemy has been successful in creeping into the minds of the people that MINISTRY is the top most priority, that’s a lie. You see there is a difference in making disciples and owning a MINISTRY.
MINISTRY should be an outcome of our relationship with GOD; our relationship should never be calibrated on the basis of our ministry. Common Man always looks at the MAN OF GOD instead of looking at the GOD OF MAN, that is a deception. Immature character and fleshy desires would dream for a BIG MINISTRY but the one who love GOD sincerely and are led by the spirit would primarily focus on conforming in to the image of YESHUA. It is possible that we might be involved in ministry and still end up here when the RAPTURE takes place according to Matthew 7:21,22, 23( Healing, Casting out demons and miracle ministry etc) Jesus says because you have not done the WILL OF THE FATHER. Today there is so much chaos in the Ministry world (I mean BIG guys around the world). Merchandisers have been raised by the enemy, Families are being destroyed and separated, church needs to rise up in the SPIRIT and confront it.
It is very logical and easy you see, If we have been or being conformed in the image of YESHUA and doing the WILL of GOD on a continual basis , SPIRIT of GOD would surely train us and then release us into MINISTRY, having said this we must remember we are the sons of GOD and disciples of YESHUA, first. Let’s focus on the Unconditional LOVE OF GOD and make disciples, not only by preaching and teaching but also by our character i.e (victory over hidden sins) and LOVE.
Lastly check out this Maturity Model. GOD has called each one of us with a purpose and with different callings which also includes our ministry. Wait in the presence of the LORD- Pray in the spirit and Meditate upon his word and continue to worship and use the tools God has provided us to be conform in the image of YESHUA.
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