FIVE SMOOTH STONES - The Five Ascension Gifts in the Heavenly Shepherds Bag

FIVE SMOOTH STONES — The Five Ascension Gifts in the Heavenly Shepherd’s Bag

not a biblical perspective. This is not to say that one called to prophetic ministry must not be able to stand alone if necessary. In fact, this is a Christian trait, not necessarily a prophetic trait. However, not all Christians manifest the ability to stand alone when necessity calls, yet it is a requirement for a prophetic minister and he will no doubt be tested in this area as he matures. It is imperative that the prophetic ministry receive insight and revelation directly from the Lord. However, the Lord has made it clear that all “know in part” therefore we only “prophesy in part” (1 Corinthians 13:9). For those who are truly desirous of a bigger picture they must strive to achieve all the stages of prophetic ministry as a requirement. If we will grow in the character of Christ, being transformed and manifesting the fruit of the spirit, our foundation will be laid. If we will come into relationship with mature prophetic ministry, yielding our gifts and calling for the good of maturity that comes with discipleship and training, our way will become more sure. If we will receive proven prophetic ministry and build a fellowship or company of trusted fellow prophetic souls, we will find that the Lord will be more than happy to reveal His plans. We are in greater need of hearing God’s plans now than ever before. Amos 3:7 “ Surely the Lord God does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret [plans, council] to His servants the prophets .” ENDNOTES: 25 A Jewish Rabbi tells us the following: These apprentices were called נבאים בנ י the sons of the prophets (1 Kings 20:35, 2 Kings 2:3 et al). c. The heads of this school for prophets traced down from Moses i. Moses ii. Joshua iii. Phineas iv. Othniel v. Abishua vi. Deborah vii. Uzzi viii. Eli ix. Samuel x. Nathan xi. Ahijah the Shilonite xii. Elijah xiii.Elisha xiv. Jehoyda xv. Zechariah (not the prophet of the Book of Zechariah) xvi. Hosea xvii. Isaiah xviii. Joel xix. Nahum xx. Habbakuk xxi. Zephaniah xxii. Jeremiah xxiii. Barukh Ben Beriah xxiv. Ezra xxv. Simon the Righteous (from this point for- ward extra-biblical) xxvi. Antigonus xxvii. At this point started the “pairs” where two people jointly held leadership of the academy

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