Moving in the Apostolic

134 Moving in the Apostolic

and invade the strongholds of the enemy. The result is the salvation of multitudes and the planting of strong New Testament churches. Not only did Uzziah tear down, but he built. Building cities in the midst of Philistia is a type of building churches in the midst of the enemy. Supernatural Assistance God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabians who lived in Gur Baal, and against the Meunites (2 Chron. 26:7). The Lord helped Uzziah against his enemies. Supernatural help and assistance will follow true apostolic ministry. The Lord releases his angelic army to assist His anointed against the enemy, thus giving the apostle the ability to overcome even the greatest opposition. Nothing is impossible for those who have supernatural assistance. No matter how strong or organized the enemy may be, he can be overcome and defeated by sent ones with supernatural assistance. This was a key to Uzziah's success against his enemies. Seeking God releases the Lord's supernatural aid and assistance against the enemy. Attracting Wealth Also the Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah. His fame spread as far as the entrance of Egypt, for he became exceedingly strong (2 Chron. 26:8, italics added). Tribute is a stated sum or other valuable consideration paid by one sovereign or state to another in acknowledgment of subjugation or as a price of peace. Wealth is released when the enemy is defeated and subjugated. There are spoils (goods) that are captured once the enemy is defeated. Jesus talked about spoiling the strongman's house after he is bound (see Matt. 12:29). Apostolic ministry will plunder the goods of the enemy and release wealth into the Kingdom. As a result of Uzziah's ever-increasing wealth, his name was spread