The Five-Fold Ministry (Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Evangelists, Teachers), are what we say are “Called Positions”; these are position appointed to us only by God. Your Pastor or Prophet can’t put these callings on your life. God must call you; it is important for you to know the voice of God. “My sheep know my voice and a stranger they will not follow. When God calls, He always gives instructions & an assignment with the call. Unlike other ministries some, which are included in the ministry of helps, are appointed positions such as (Bishops, Elders, Deacons, Ministers, Ushers, Missionary and Administrators, etc.) Many Ministers struggle with these questions. What is my purpose? How do I know the voice of the God? People say I have the gift of gab, so I should be a preacher? Can ministry be inherited? Is ministry what I really want to do? Am I willing to pay the price? Purpose The reason for which something exists or is done made, used, etc. An intended or desired result; end; aim; goal. Determination; resoluteness. The subject in hand; the point at issue. To set as an aim, intention, or goal for oneself. To intend; design. To have a purpose To resolve (to do something): He purposed to change his way of life radically. John 10:27-30 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish; neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one.
You must know the voice of God, when you pray stop and listen to hear God speak back to you. God uses various ways to confirm His word. Sometimes he uses other sources and recourses to confirm His Word, i.e.: people, commercials, books, advertisements, songs and most of all Himself through the preached sermons of others. If God is calling you to ministry, don’t run; just yield and give Him a yes. Don’t be like Jonah (Jonah 1:1-2); you can cause others to go down with you. Purpose is the precious gift that keeps us living. Fulfilling the destiny that God has designed for our lives gives us hope and fulfillment. Sometimes finding this purpose is like walking through a maze. You have to search your heart and soul for what is right for you. Purpose is predetermined in your life by God not your parents, or generational legacy. Your purpose and destiny in life is not tied to any generational curse, background, neighborhood or education. (Hallelujah) It’s all about God’s plan for you. 11
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