Frequently Asked Questions
Can you expand on what you mean by being called to be a prophet for God's kingdom and His church?
The prophetic role God has called me to, and I'll step into with discipleship at SAFA, is not one of preaching a new gospel. Rather, it is of serving as a vessel in God's hands through which he encourages his church and reveals His will for His Kingdom and the spread of His gospel.
In Acts 15: 33-35, Judas and Silas are identified as prophets who spoke words of encouragement to the church in Antioch. Similarly, through Contend, I have witnessed how God will use my brothers and sisters in Christ to speak words of encouragement over my life.
There are instances where God speaks directly to people, as seen in Numbers 11:7-8, when God referred to Moses. Similarly, the Holy Spirit speaks through Agabus as seen in Acts 21:11. Similarly, there are instances where God will speak directly to the leadership at Contend or church leaders that Contend has worked with.
We also see that Philip the Evangelist had 4 daughters with the gift of prophecy in Acts 21:9. In this same chapter, Agabus also had the gift of prophecy, and he declared through the Holy Spirit that Paul was going to be bound by the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem (V.11).
During my time with Contend, I have witnessed the Holy Spirit speak primarily through dreams and visions concerning God's will for the future of his church. In Numbers 11:6, the Lord tells Miriam and Aaron, "If there were prophets among you, I, the LORD, would reveal myself in visions. I would speak to them in dreams."
Does that mean that every vision or dream a person has is from God? No. We test the dream or vision through the Holy Spirit. As Paul said, "Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, 'Jesus be cursed,' and no one can say, 'Jesus is Lord,' except by the Holy Spirit."
I know that the calling God has for me is not only to receive the revelation of His plan for His church in different nations, and thus see the gospel shared throughout the world. I also know that God wants me to pray with His church in these nations, so that His perfect will may be fulfilled.
What does the bible say about giving into his Kingdom purposes?
In the Old Testament, God stirred up the spirit of Zerubabbel, governor of Judah, and Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest, and the spirit of the whole remnant of the people to come and work on the house of the LORD (Haggai 1:14). In the New Testament, Paul thanks the church of Phillipians for their generous gifts have provided him with all he needs and more. Paul describes the gifts as a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God. (Philippians 4:18). I agree with Paul! When people give to those who are sent to advance God's Kingdom whether that is through prayer, evangelism, teaching, pastoring, serving, and/or church-planting, it is pleasing to him.
Are you going to be contributing to your funds?
No! Any other form of income is going to a small buisness idea, I'd like to start. To find out more click here.