A Shift in Leadership

A Shift in Leadership

released when the leaders embrace and walk in an apostolic call. Not only did Jesus choose and ordain twelve apostles, He identified them. How does this apply to use today? The lord is calling apostles forth around the world and identifying them. We are going to know who they are. He is calling them out of obscurity. They will no longer be hidden from the eyes of the Church. We need to know the signs of a true apostle to test those who claim apostleship. Once they are identified, we can receive and benefit from their ministries. Many of these leaders will be identified by their response to the truth. Their spirits will leap when they hear the message. There will be an excitement that comes. Their spirits will be charged, and they will have a hunger to know more. We are seeing this happen all over the world. The response has been overwhelming. It has been surprising to see how many leaders have been in preparation for this day. Many of these leaders will also be identified prophetically. They will receive the independent confirmation of proven prophetic ministries. I received a prophecy concerning apostolic ministry in 1989. At that time, I knew nothing about the ministry of the apostle. I had to pursue this ministry by faith. God has led me for these many years by His grace. Since then, I have received many confirming prophetic words. John the Baptist identified Jesus as the Lamb of God (John 1:29-34). Ananias identified Paul as a chosen vessel (Acts 9:10-16). Many can be identified by their works. Jesus pointed

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