Who Authorized You?
Apostles and prophets, please understand that every house (church) IS NOT yours to "set in order!" In other words, you DO NOT have jurisdiction (the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised) in every church (building) in the body of Christ. God has given each of us a measure of grace and authority to function. KNOW your measure of authority and the territory you've been assigned to cover!
Although God has given each of us a measure of grace and authority to function, you should KNOW where your authority extends BEFORE you continually go in and out of churches attempting to "set them in order" but, in reality, causing MORE confusion and damage to the congregations!
Wisdom, discernment, and most importantly, the leading of Holy Spirit will allow you to know EXACTLY WHEN you should move or when you should SIT STILL. As great of an apostle as Paul was, he yet remained mindful of His sphere of authority and how far that authority extended. In other words, Paul KNEW his lane and STAYED IN IT which caused Him to be extremely effective in doing Kingdom work.
It is written, "12 For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. 13 We, however, will not boast beyond measure, but within the limits of the sphere which God appointed us—a sphere which especially includes you. 14 For we are not overextending ourselves (as though our authority did not extend to you), for it was to you that we came with the gospel of Christ; 15 not boasting of things beyond measure, that is, in other men’s labors, but having hope, that as your faith is increased, we shall be greatly enlarged by you in our sphere, 16 to preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s sphere of accomplishment." (2 Corinthians 10: 12-16 NKJV).
People of God, BE SURE that you are hearing clearly BEFORE you move and be careful of WHAT you hear and HOW you hear! There is a hefty penalty to pay for going into churches and sowing additional discord among the brethren but ESPECIALLY when God HAS NOT sent you in on His behalf!
Let us not keep going in churches UNAUTHORIZED by God trying to "set them in order" lest GOD set us in order! Only be found in those places which HE has commanded you to go!
Grace and peace,
Apostle Adrienne Williams
Although God has given each of us a measure of grace and authority to function, you should KNOW where your authority extends BEFORE you continually go in and out of churches attempting to "set them in order" but, in reality, causing MORE confusion and damage to the congregations!
Wisdom, discernment, and most importantly, the leading of Holy Spirit will allow you to know EXACTLY WHEN you should move or when you should SIT STILL. As great of an apostle as Paul was, he yet remained mindful of His sphere of authority and how far that authority extended. In other words, Paul KNEW his lane and STAYED IN IT which caused Him to be extremely effective in doing Kingdom work.
It is written, "12 For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. 13 We, however, will not boast beyond measure, but within the limits of the sphere which God appointed us—a sphere which especially includes you. 14 For we are not overextending ourselves (as though our authority did not extend to you), for it was to you that we came with the gospel of Christ; 15 not boasting of things beyond measure, that is, in other men’s labors, but having hope, that as your faith is increased, we shall be greatly enlarged by you in our sphere, 16 to preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s sphere of accomplishment." (2 Corinthians 10: 12-16 NKJV).
People of God, BE SURE that you are hearing clearly BEFORE you move and be careful of WHAT you hear and HOW you hear! There is a hefty penalty to pay for going into churches and sowing additional discord among the brethren but ESPECIALLY when God HAS NOT sent you in on His behalf!
Let us not keep going in churches UNAUTHORIZED by God trying to "set them in order" lest GOD set us in order! Only be found in those places which HE has commanded you to go!
Grace and peace,
Apostle Adrienne Williams
