CHARISMATIC HOUR (07/09/21)
Watchman Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement
Theme: MAKING WAVES WITH THE MANDATE Texts: Mt. 28:16-20; Mk. 16:15-20 INTRODUCTION:By ‘making waves with the mandate’, we mean ‘doing exploits with the authority given’. Having received instruction from God’s servant to go out on grass-root evangelism, it is expected that every watchman will emerge from his shell to get engrossed in this gracious service. For, after Elisha received the mantle, he didn’t stay put at the site of Elijah’s ascension, he rather returned to his base to serve (2Kgs.2:12-15). And after the disciples received the commission, they went out working.
We shall draw our lessons from the words of the Master unto His disciples, after His resurrection; which shall be coming under the following sub-headings (A) The Authority (B) The Assignment (C) The Assurance.
(A) THE AUTHORITY (Matt.28:16-18)
Unto the apostles, the Lord Jesus risen from the dead revealed that all power (Gk exousia – authority) has been given to Him.
The veracity of the truth was not subject to the faith of any person, but the efficacy depends on faith in the Giver of the authority.
The authority was received following His success at the cross (cons. Gen.3:15, Phil.2:8-11, Col.2:15, 1Jn.3:8).
Every believer is expected to be fully aware of this authority; for it is the basis of victory in all ramifications of life.
(B) THE ASSIGNMENT (Matt.28:19-20a)
After creating the awareness of the power backing them, He commanded them to go and TEACH (This word ‘teach’ means ‘To disciple’) all nations … TEACHING them (causing them to learn) all things that He commanded …
Today, we must decide to take up this great assignment. We must first accept the assignment in our hearts, and then if there is anything in our lives or on our ways that could hinder the accomplishment, we go to God in prayer for His intervention. Unconditional acceptance of the assignment is the basis of your miracle!
Watchmen (and all born again persons) must resolve to reach out to the sinners with the gospel from henceforth. Signs from heaven in favour of such believers are guaranteed (cons. Mk.16:15-18,20; Acts 3:1-10, 8:5-13, 9:32-42, etc).
(C) THE ASSURANCE (Isa. 32:17; Matt. 28:20b)
After handing out the assignment, the ever-faithful Lord assured them of His unfailing presence (cp. Matt.18:20). The Lord never fails nor forsakes the faithful (Mal. 3:6). Whosoever accepts the message of this Charismatic Hour to engage in the business of the Master, shall experience the Lord’s reciprocation beyond the person’s imagination! Let’s rise to pray.
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