MOMENT OF ENCOUNTER DEVOTIONALย
By Prophet Dr. Abiodun Adesida
HE GAVE SOME APOSTLE & PROPHET, WHILE HE GAVE SOME MOUTH!!!!
(Gift Na Gift!!!!, If you no be Apostle, You Get Mouth.... Use am well)
Subtitle: Before You Fight for a Title, Try Using Your Tongue for Jesus!
๐ Scripture Text
ยซโAnd He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.โ
โ Ephesians 4:11โ12 (KJV)ยป
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The modern Church has produced a strange generation.
Everybody wants a title.
Nobody wants a task.
Some want to become Archbishop before learning how to greet people.
Some want to become Prophet Elijah before winning one soul.
Others are already designing their ministry logo, printing invitation cards, and choosing the color of their episcopal robe,yet they have never led one sinner to Christ!
If care is not taken, some believers will soon demand a personal angel, a convoy of cherubim, and a reserved parking space in Heaven before they agree to serve God!
Beloved, calm down.
Not everybody will become an Apostle.
Not everybody will become a Prophet.
Not everybody will become a General Overseer.
But everybody who is born again has something God can use.
At the very least, God gave you a mouth.
And Heaven is wondering why it is being used more for gossip than for the Gospel!
๐ Prophetic Reflection
The Bible says Christ gave some Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, some Pastors, and some Teachers.
Notice carefully:
He did not give everybody the same office.
But He gave everybody a voice.
The same mouth that argues for thirty minutes about football can speak for Jesus for three minutes.
The same tongue that defends your favorite political party can defend the faith.
The same lips that spread breaking news from the neighborhood can announce the Good News from Calvary.
Many believers are waiting for a microphone.
God is waiting for obedience.
Many are praying:
โLord, use me!โ
And Heaven replies:
โMy child, I have been trying to use you since last year. The problem is that your mouth is available for everything except My assignment.โ
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Peter was not introduced as โArchbishop Peter International Ministries Worldwide Incorporated.โ
He simply opened his mouth on the Day of Pentecost.
Three thousand souls entered the Kingdom.
The fire of Pentecost did not fall upon titles.
It fell upon tongues.
The Holy Spirit did not anoint office furniture.
He anointed people.
๐ ๏ธ Kingdom Lessons
1. Your Assignment Is Bigger Than Your Title
Many believers are waiting for recognition.
God is looking for participation.
Heaven rewards faithfulness before fame.
The Kingdom advances through servants, not celebrities.
2. Your Mouth Is a Kingdom Weapon
A praying mouth destroys strongholds.
A witnessing mouth rescues souls.
An encouraging mouth heals wounded hearts.
A thankful mouth invites divine visitation.
Never underestimate the power hidden behind your lips.
3. Heaven Has No Spectator Stand
There are no reserve benches in God's Kingdom.
Every believer has an assignment.
If you cannot preach from a pulpit, preach through your lifestyle.
If you cannot hold a crusade, hold a conversation.
If you cannot address a crowd, reach one soul.
4. The Loudest Voice Is Not Always the Most Effective
Some people make noise.
Others make impact.
God is not looking for volume.
He is looking for obedience.
A humble testimony can accomplish more than a proud sermon.
5. Stop Waiting for Permission to Do What God Already Commanded
Nobody needs a special title before praying.
Nobody needs ordination before showing kindness.
Nobody needs a certificate before sharing the Gospel.
The Great Commission was given to believers, not merely to bishops.
๐ฅ Prophetic Warning
The Church is suffering today because too many believers want positions without responsibilities.
Some are fighting over seats.
Heaven is searching for servants.
Some are pursuing titles.
Heaven is pursuing vessels.
Remember this:
A title without service is decoration.
A title without character is danger.
A title without fruit is noise.
๐ Prayer
Father, thank You for every gift You have placed in my life.
Forgive me for the times I have waited for recognition instead of responding to Your call.
Baptize my tongue with fresh fire.
Let my mouth become an instrument of prayer, encouragement, evangelism, and prophetic declaration.
Whether I carry a title or not, help me to remain useful in Your Kingdom.
In Jesus' Mighty Name, Amen.
๐ฃ Prophetic Declaration
I declare today:
My voice shall not be wasted on vanity!
My mouth shall become a weapon of righteousness!
I shall speak life where others speak death!
I shall proclaim Christ boldly and fearlessly!
I refuse to be a silent believer in a dying world!
The fire upon my tongue shall produce testimonies!
Souls shall be saved through my witness!
Heaven shall hear my prayers, and hell shall hear my resistance!
In Jesus' Mighty Name, Amen!
๐ Action Point
Today, stop waiting for a title and start using your testimony.
๐ Encourage somebody.
๐ Pray for somebody.
๐ Share the Gospel with somebody.
๐ Post a Scripture on your status.
๐ Volunteer in God's house.
Remember:
If God can use Balaam's donkey to speak,
Surely He can use your mouth too!
Just open it for the right purpose.
Shalom!AbiodunAbiodunAb
Prophet Dr. Abiodun Adesida
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