When we are called by the Lord into an area of ministry, then he gifts us in special ways to enable us to fulfill that ministry. There are many spiritual gifts. They are available to all believers as needed… Now, however, I wish to speak about special gifts, abilities and personal characteristics that the Lord draws out of a person, which are fairly unique to that person.

Special Ministry Gifts : There is no complete list of these. The Lord is not bound by tradition, convention or law when he creates them in someone. I will mention a few.

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1. Gift of Tongues

What are some of the main characteristics of a spiritual language that make it useful in ministry?

It can’t be understood by the human mind, meaning that the mind cannot intercept what is being said, interpret it and, as so often happens, disbelieve, block or distort the message.

It can be received by the human spirit. This means that the Holy Spirit, through the agency of the person speaking in spiritual language, can feed into the spirit of a person truth they need to hear. This happens even if the person is asleep or in a coma, or if the person’s mind would normally interfere.

2. Drawing Pictures

Children respond to and understand things visually rather than through written words. Pictures are as much a language as writing. Be encouraged, even when praying for an adult, to draw what God shows you.

3. Burden Bearing

“Burden bearing is predicated upon the capacity of our spirit to identify with another, to empathize, to share and shoulder emotional loads. In the same way that two physically can carry a log which one alone cannot lift, burden bearing takes one end of a load, and so enables a brother to survive and function. Whereas two must be in proximity to lift something physically, burden bearing requires no spatial nearness. We can feel, identify, share and pray about another’s burdens at whatever distance we may happen to be.” (Healing the Wounded Spirit, p 395)

4. A Father Heart

For the Hebrews, a mother is a provider of nurture, while a father is the source or origin of the person, and God the Father is the source of a people. This idea of source has tended to be lost today. In particular, we have forgotten that just as God is the source of Adam’s human spirit, so too is our earthly father in some way the source or generator or mediator of a child’s spirit.

5. Other Prophetic or Apostolic Gifts

There are many other special gifts which parallel the operation of many of the apostles and prophets in the Bible. We won’t discuss them here, except to mention the function of releasing others into ministry. This is probably an apostolic gift, just as Paul established leaders in the churches he started, and frequently occurs in prayer ministry.

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Whatever the gift you are given by the Lord, please ensure that at all times, especially while you are learning to use it, that you do not become presumptuous and apply it where it is not being asked for.

Sometimes a prophet or apostle will appear to work autonomously, against the prevailing opinions of others, but they pay a huge cost of responsibility for this measure of trust by the Lord. Yes, aspire to prophesy, but anyone who would like to be a prophet should think twice, and then discuss the cost with one who knows.

Whatever your gift(s), always listen first to what the Spirit is saying to you, and like Jesus – only do what the Father is doing.

Life is like a road…you can go straight, make turns, pull over to a rest stop, hug the road as it curves in different directions and sometimes try and get off…and once in a while, you may see a sign for a U-Turn and take it…and then you are heading back.

Life can be confusing as we navigate through it. Some people today are using GPS, a machine which will guide them on the road…even that does not always get you there the best way. People still have trouble and may get lost.

There is a better way to help you see the road ahead…which is really your life here on earth. Simpler, Safer and Guaranteed to not get you lost…and make sure you arrive, where and when you should…IT IS CALLED GOD.

Let God Lead You…
It is so simple…
All you have to do is ASK HIM…
“Please lead me God, in everything”

Trust in God and have Faith
that HE loves you and wants the best for you.
HE is honored to lead you!
Now you do not have to worry
about confusing signs in your life…
which way to turn or go…
BECAUSE YOU ASKED GOD TO LEAD YOU.

Tell God to make the road clear
And open for you to see…
Tell Him to go first and
Then you will follow.

Tell Him to stop you
If you begin to go the wrong way…

GOD NEVER GETS LOST and traveling with HIM everywhere will keep you safe and give you peace of mind.

In today’s world especially, where things may not always be “so clear”…
Make sure you CALL ON GOD TO LEAD YOU IN EVERYTHING.

HE WILL !

- -  – – – written by K. Frangeskos from Jesus Knows You Best

A horrible thing happened to me today…..a thief broke into my house. It happened shortly after I awoke this morning. I got up and began rushing about. I had a thousand things on my list and was already running behind. Quickly, I gulped down breakfast, took a shower and got ready for work.

In my rush, I forgot to turn the security system on at my house. It was just about a half an hour later that the thief broke in. Of course, he didn’t make a sound. Just kind of snuck inside, not drawing any attention to himself. In fact, none of the neighbors ever saw him.

But, I did. You see, I WAS HOME when the thief broke in.

He naturally startled me, as I was unprepared for his visit. He, of course, didn’t announce that he was coming and I certainly had not invited him over.

And yet, I found myself face to face with danger and I felt so powerless. I also felt so very stupid, because this whole incident could have been avoided if I had just taken the time to turn the security system on.

You better believe I’ll be turning it on tomorrow morning! I thought I’d warn you about this guy, because he’s still on the loose. Chances are, he’s in your area. Possibly even headed for your house.

His name? His name is Satan. You see, this morning when I jumped up in my haste to get started on my busy day, I skipped my prayer time – opting to “pray later today.” In other words, I DIDN’T TURN ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM.

My defense wasn’t on, my guard was dropped ….. and when the thief came into my home to attack me, I was unprepared to do battle. He tempted me and I felt powerless. Like I said, I also felt so very stupid, because I could have avoided the incident if I had just taken the time to pray.

My friend, the thief has come to “steal, kill and destroy.” And, as a Child of God, you are on his “hit list.” He’ll probably pop over to your house today. He may be lurking outside your door right now, just waiting to catch you off guard.

Take time to pray this morning. Ask God to bind Satan from your very presence, to protect you and empower you to do battle. In short ….. don’t forget to turn your security system on.