Foundations of Power Ministry

One of the book that I am currently reading is "God's Supernatural Power in You".

I would like to list a summary of my listening points from Chapter 2: Foundations of Power Ministry by Dr. Che Ahn with Bessie Watson Rhoades.

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i) What is "Power Ministry"?
- remarkable miracles, unusual signs and wonders, exponential salvation and visible demonstrations of the power of the Holy Spirit, such as healing.

- revelational expressions, such as vision, dreams, interpretations of dreams, words of knowledge and prophesy.

- observational manifestations of the glory and presence of God through the Holy Spirit in supernatural operation. For eg, "being slain in the spirit", apostle Paul was knocked to the ground by God (Acts 9:4), when Peter walked on water (Matt. 14:29) and when Jesus walked through a solid wall or door (John 20:19).

- it is a demonstration of Heavens' normal mode of operation release on earth now by those who believe that the Kingdom is at hand - which literaly means" within our grasp" (Matt 10:7)

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ii) Main purpose of PM?
- to glory Christ by leading individuals into revelation, faith and transformation which leads to the transformational of cities and nations.

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Things to Note
*Not of Ourselves
- We need to recognise that we are used as a vessel for Gods' supernatural work to be accomplished. At the end of the day, it is the work of the Holy Spirit that does this, not us.

*Our Character
- God is wanting to build our character when we are used for this PM. At the end of the day, we will be lesser, but Gods' glory is to become more. The author wrote that he had became more humble, the more he is used by God in His power.

- Jesus is more interested in the character of the person that will sustain His glory and bring honor to His name than the many successes and "big bang" healing and unusual signs that will occur during the ministry time.


God is Interested in.........
- our character
- we are to count the cost of carrying his cost, less we begin building and not being able to finish the work.
- God loves risk-takers and overcomers
- He is pleased only by those who walk in faith (Heb 11:6)
- He takes no pleasure in those who "shrink back" (Heb 10:38)
- God will also laid out strategies for us to keep us running the race in such a way that we will win the race (1 Cor 9:24)

===> I need to count the cost daily and follow His plan in order to finish well.

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How do I begin?
Begin with the Basics
- PRAYER (changes our minds to Gods' will; a lifestyle)
- WORD (Our weapon)
- OBEDIENCE (Our outwork act of faith; faithful in the obeying the small prompting leads to bigger things)
- Seek God FIRST in all matter before we act (King David did before any battles)

Note:
== Remember to get accountability with mentor & community.
== Remember to teach other to witness themselves and be minister of PM... ie disciple other to also give what they receive


Faithful with the Little
- we are to steward all that has been given to us (finances, relationships, bosses' work).
- do to others how we would like to be treated.
- Discipline others by teaching them how to steward things wisely. For eg Only give to them what they can handle at that time. (Small car to a reckless teenager; small finances to one who is learning how to steward the money)

===> Choose investment unto family, integrity, honesty, accountability in all that we do even when noone is watching. God does!

A Level & Balanced Life
- Prioritise relationship above ministry as we need to take care of those who are close to us before we can take care of others. For eg. Personal health...etc


Discerning Good and Evil
- God's WORD is a non-negotiable for every believer.
- must focus on Word to study and apply in our everyday lives.
- "Solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of us have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil" (Heb 5:14)
-Word is a record of ministry. (the stories from the bible encourages that we too can operate in this dimension)
- Word allows us to see the growth of a minister's life.
- The Word (word of knowledge; prophesy) releases powerful gifts. (For eg: Jesus' word to the woman at the well brought an entire town to salvation (John 4:1-42)

===> We are to practice through mistakes and not to give up. As we learn to better discern the voice of the Lord from our devotion, prayers and daily tasks, God will use us for his purpose. To add, do read on real life believers who have been operating in this faith-filled ministry.


Practical Growth
- seek guidance in this area
- obtain cds & dvds, online sermons on supernatural & impartation of the power gifts,
- attend conferences
- biographies of great revivalists
- try in small groups/prayer meetings
- try opportunities to ministry and get feedback


MOST IMPORTANT
- Our relationship with GOD!
- I will move in Power Ministry when I am intimate with GOD. (that is his Modus Operandi)