BACK TO THE BASICS..
While I sincerely appreciate "the examples" that both the "Old Testament" Scriptures and Prophets represent in our New Testament Reality, my biggest concern is how "commercialized" the apostolic and prophetic has become – primarily because of the Internet, multi-media and technological tools.
The POWER of understanding the significance of ALL the "Ephesians 4 gifts" (apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher) in our "new covenant era", is: WITHOUT the amplification and multiplied impact of these various mediums, the "foundation" and impact of these functionaries is NOT about the specific tool being used, BUT the founding and government of these persons being deeply rooted and grounded "in Christ"!
EXAMPLE: Consider many of the demonstrations, manifestations and infallible proofs that were initiated in "caves", "quiet places", and in "total obscurity" — YET, the foundations of governments and kingdoms were SHAKEN by "prayers and proclamations" MADE FROM THE SECRET PLACE!
Perhaps, if all of OUR "aggressive merchandising", "attention seeking", "show boating", and "platform antics" would die-down DRAMATICALLY — if we understood the importance of KNEE-LEADING and STRATEGIC INTERCESSION, as unto THE LORD!
YES — there is a place where demonstrations of POWER are also extremely important and very necessary, but the LIONSHARE OF OUR WORK should keep these thoughts I've shared at the forefront of our hearts and minds, around "what we can do EVERY DAY" — to influence OUR COMMUNITIES, CITIES, and STATES; as well as EVERY NATION OF THE EARTH! Selah. WS-3
Walter L. Smith III
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