The Ministry Anointing of the Apostle

The Ministry Anointing of the Apostle

(Galatians 2:9). Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Acts 6:3-4 These verses give us three keys to strong apostolic ministry: 1) the ministry of the deacon (helps); 2) prayer; and 3) the ministry of the Word. These three elements will be characteristic of strong apostolic churches in this hour. The ministry of the deacon will be restored fully to minister in a strong anointing of helps. Intercession will be strong in the church. The ministry of the Word will come forth through strong teaching and preaching. As a result, the Word of God will increase and a great number of people will become obedient to the faith. The administration of the Apostle is such that they must be free to give themselves to prayer and the ministry of the Word. They draw their strength from prayer, and revelation is released through preaching and teaching the Word. Apostles need to surround themselves with strong deacons and strong intercessors. The apostle Paul had strong intercessors, like Epaphras, and strong helpers, like Epaphroditus. Phebe was a servant who was with Paul. She is referred to as a deaconess in the church at Cenchrea. There was also the wife and husband team of Priscilla and Aquila referred to as Paul's helpers. Mary bestowed much labour on Paul. This shows us the importance of the ministry of Helps to the ministry of the Apostle. The apostle, as a sent one of the Lord, needs those sent to him in order to fulfill his

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