Doing the work of Jesus!

“And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16:19

Jesus said “He who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” John 14:12 

The Christ follower has been created in the workmanship of Jesus for good works. This work is accomplished through the Holy Spirit who is sealed in all believers.

The works are created by prayer and faith in the words of Jesus. The Holy Spirit anoints a believer and equips him with the gifts of the Spirit to do the works. 

The works must be ordained by the Holy Spirit without self interests. Many of the works in Christianity come through religion and without the auspices of the Holy Spirit.

There are many kinds of ministry but the starting point is a lifestyle ministry. Jesus said he who believes in Me will be a fountain of Living Water touching all those in his life. This can be a smile, genuine concern for an individual or kind, caring words.

The anointed believer does not really have to do or say anything because the light of Jesus is a powerful witness. People will be attracted to the light because the authenticity of Jesus is evident.

The ministry of Jesus is to bind evil and loose the light of Jesus on the earth. This work has lasting effects in heaven.

The believer binds evil through prayer and intercession. The Holy Spirit anoints the believer and equips him with the armor of God to destroy the work of Satan, bring down strongholds and set people free from the bondage of sin.

The believer must also confront sin and pray for the judgment of God to shatter the tactics of Satan.

The believer looses the light of Jesus through the gifts of the Spirit to create salvation for unbelievers.

Jesus equips believers with gifts like prophecy, words of knowledge, and healing to accomplish His goals.

There are many diversities of ministry and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Wait on God for the wisdom and perfect timing to start a ministry. Remember, ministry is not handmade; it comes from God.