OUR MISSIONS ORDAINED OF GOD
Sunday – January 14, 2018
Today it is the will of God that I illuminate and declare the call and anointing of God upon this ministry. First and foremost this is God’s ministry in and through our hands. The name of this Ministry is Eastern Gate Ministries International, Inc. We are a 501 (c) 3 designated corporation by the IRS. The 501 (c) 3 designation indicates we are a nonprofit corporation in our case organized for the purpose of promoting Christian beliefs and charitable acts. We were first established in Texas in 2007 and that remains our primary registration and we are now also registered in Maine. Much of this information can be found on the WordPress blog; however, I wanted to again highlight the callings, the anointing, and the missions of this ministry for our friends and partners (givers) here at the first of the year. What has God ordained, called and equipped, for this ministry to accomplish?
First, I am appointed of God as a Teacher. I write and publish The Three Minute Word five days a week with an additional publication of the weekend. I have also published four books and perhaps you have read one or more of those which are available through Amazon.com. I believe that the Anointing of God on me to teach the Word of God encompasses the spoken and written spheres. The following is the prophetic Word to me spoken by Prophets and the Scripture given me of God.
Isaiah 50:4 (KJV)
4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
Just as things in the natural undergo progressive corruption (decay to lesser organized forms) so do spiritual things if not diligently maintained. The first and second laws of thermodynamics basically say that natural energy systems need constant energy input and thus we can conclude that so do all spiritual energy systems. It is not that God or His Word deteriorate. It is our understanding and implementation that can be very imperfect and become corrupted. As we think about ourselves individually we can perhaps recount how our understanding and therefore our doctrine has changed, hopefully to be Scripturally more perfect. Look at the plethora of Denominations all with somewhat different doctrinal understandings. We are not married to a doctrinal statement from a particular denomination, we are married to Christ, and Scripture is our doctrine.
2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
The greatest sources of error and the perpetuation of error are denominational doctrinal statements, commentaries, and Bible Schools. The greatest source of unchanging and progressive revelation of Truth is the Scripture. One might ask how something can be unchanging but progressive. If yesterday we understood one Truth about a certain Scripture, the revelation of a second Truth today does not void the first. There will be an increasing revelation of Scripture as we near the end (Daniel 12:4). That is to say that we will know things we do not know today and things that were not known a hundred years ago or by the first century saints. Additionally, the Prophets will be speaking pulling back the curtain to shine a light on things that are a mystery today. The Prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 23:1-4) by the unction of the Holy Spirit noted that the shepherds had scattered the flocks due to poor feed (corrupt teachings). Here and in Jeremiah 3:15 he points out that God is raising up new shepherds who will have a heart like God (think like God). The signs of bad feed (teaching/preaching) are lack of fruitfulness, no multiplication, fear, confusion, and lack on every side. The uncorrupted Scripture (incorruptible seed) is the cure for all of that.
A paramount function of a Teacher Anointed to the Five-Fold Ministry in the office of Teacher (Ephesians 4:11) is to present the unadulterated or uncorrupted Scripture. This process functions to illuminate error and Truth. People then choose to align with Truth or continue to embrace error. A person can go to Heaven laden with a great deal of error but they cannot live the abundant life God purchased at Calvary nor accomplish Gods’ assignment for them in the Kingdom of God.
As God has expanded the office of Teacher we see that it shares space with the function of the Apostle (Prophetic Word February 2013). An Apostle is one who brings revelation to the Church and brings correction of wrong doctrines (use of Scripture) and wrong practices, just plain wrong ideas. Also, Apostles are Church planters, assist in the growth of the Church, and is frequently one through whom signs and wonders are performed (Acts 2:43). I recently reviewed the Prophetic Words spoken to me by God through His Prophets and the three most common pronouncements had to do with revelation of the Word, healing, and Miracles. As you can imagine this office is not accepted very readily especially by Pastors who view themselves as the alpha and omega of Truth in the Church.
The same is true of the office of the Prophet. I have been called and anointed to be a Prophetic Voice in this time (A Prophet). It has been said that the Prophet paints the vision and the Teacher defines or shows the road to accomplishment.
Jeremiah 1:4-5 (KJV)
4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
Everyone likes the uplifting prophecies but may rebel against Word of correction. A Word of correction is the mercy of God in action. A few Pastors have allowed me to come along side to be a much needed confidant, to encourage, to speak Truth into their lives, and the life of the Church.
This ministry is also anointed to provide insight into the spiritual condition of our nation and the Church as it relates to the nation. The church is the most powerful institution on the earth and should be the lead institution in American, a Christian nation at its founding. It is extremely rare to hear a politician base an argument first and foremost on the Word of God. However, the Word of God is the bedrock foundation of all things including this nation. The ideas of our founding documents have their basis in the Holy Bible. Each of our individual lives first and foremost must have the Word of God as an unyielding foundation. The devil has convinced many that they can hold one set of beliefs personally and vote for another set of beliefs. God does not see it that way. We can’t say I don’t believe in abortion personally but I am voting for a candidate that promotes abortion. Do we have a Sunday morning God or a 24/7 God?
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV)
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Another key assignment of this ministry is to encourage the Church to honor Israel. I am sure you have noted that we honor Israel in the very name of this ministry. The Eastern Gate in Jerusalem is also called the Princes’ Gate referring to the returning Messiah (Ezekiel 43:4). We are to bless, empower, Israel and when we do the Lord Himself will see to it we are blessed (Genesis 12:1-3). We are to pray for the peace and the prosperity of Jerusalem and those who love Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6-9). The wonder of what God will do when we make a difference in the life of His people is illustrated by the following verses.
Romans 15:27-29 (KJV)
27 It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
28 When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
Notice particularly verses 27 and 29 in the preceding passage and contemplate the full meaning of what it means to walk “in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.”
Let me review or summarize the mission of this ministry.
- Teach Scriptural Truth without outside influence or compromise.
- Provide Apostolic support to ministries who will receive it.
- Allow the flow of signs and wonders as outlined in Isaiah 61:1-3 and following. Signs and wonders are to be a hallmark of a believer (Mark 16:17-20). If they are not, are we a believer?
- Speak the Prophetic Word as led of the Spirit at times bringing encouragement and direction to individuals and at times bringing correction to individuals and the Church.
- Act as a Biblical compass for the Church concerning America. We must vote the Bible in the voting booth and not compromise the Word of God in our personal lives.
- Encourage the Church to bless Israel, not with just a few kind words or a hurried prayer but the carnal (our money) as well. Remember, no Jew no Christian, the father of Judaism and Christianity alike is Abraham.
If the things I have presented resonate with you and correspond with the call of God on your life consider partnering with us to accomplish these missions.
Until our next publication, I speak blessing into your life right now, receive it in the name of Jesus, confess it, and walk it out with thanksgiving.
Numbers 6:24-26 (GW)
24 The LORD will bless you and watch over you.
25 The LORD will smile on you and be kind to you.
26 The LORD will look on you with favor and give you peace.’
By: Dr. David Wood, Author, Bible Teacher, and Prophetic Voice
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