The Ministry Anointing of the Apostle

The Ministry Anointing of the Apostle

reaction of some people to this anointing. Further, the word "filth" means offscouring which in turn means offscrapings. In other words, apostles are often treated like leftovers. Why is a ministry that the Lord says is first, often treated as last? The answer is that apostles are forerunners and pioneers in the spirit. Forerunners and pioneers are often misunderstood and mistreated. It is not easy to be a pathfinder. When you study the lives of many of the apostolic reformers, you will discover how they were hated and mistreated by the religious systems of their day. Any ministry that does so much damage to Satan's kingdom is sure to be attacked. Because the Body of Christ has not understood the operation of the Apostle, the Church has often ignorantly opposed this ministry. Apostolic Grace A part of the grace given to apostles is the ability to withstand the persecution and opposition that comes against this Office. It would be insane to try to walk in this Office without the necessary grace. Anyone who understands the intense persecution that comes against apostles would never try to wear the title or walk in the office of the Apostle without the firm conviction that they are called and anointed to do so. Grace gives one the ability to walk and minister in a certain Office in spite of the misunderstanding and persecution. As forerunners and pioneers, apostles will often be rejected, misunderstood and persecuted. But the grace that is upon them and flowing through them will cause them to be successful in their mission.

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