Major problems concerning the gifted in the church today
This section is inherently difficult to address because of the vast variation
with those who are in places of leadership and those who feel they are anointed
to move in God. It is not uncommon for us to create a situation that results in
a resistance and opposition against us. The conflict may seem to be against our
anointing all the while it is just an opposition against our timing or
mannerisms. We may also be deceived into thinking that we are right when in fact
we are wrong or may even be moving in a demonic power and think it is from God.
Each and every situation has it's own variations which need to be addressed
separately. This following section in light of all the possible variations must
not be understood as
absolute but a brief guideline as to what to avoid. It is
most important to understand what God is telling us in every trouble that comes
our way. God will sometimes call us into areas that we know are going to produce
problems and opposition. They may seem destructive and of no benefit to us, but
in the long run they will teach us what we must know to fulfill our calling.
Above all else we must stand in the fact that ROM 8:28 we know that God
causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who
are called according to His purpose.
1) When to speak out and how
Some people have no sense of decency and cause problems for themselves
because of it. When it comes to the vocal gifts (prophecy, tongue, word of
knowledge, wisdom) we must not interrupt what someone else is saying to push
forward our own word. We must also be aware that everyone can move in God and
that there isn't enough time in a day to hear from everyone. If your revelation
doesn't have opportunity to be shared and you feel that it is important then
write it out and submit it to those who are in leadership and let them decide
what to do with it. If the leadership doesn't share it publicly we must not
allow our pride to lead us to confront the leadership, thus making a scene. We have done
what we should do and it is the leadership's responsibility to respond now. If
we have accurately heard from God and we see problems increase because of unheeded
words, we may resubmit the word but must not be emotionally
involved with what the leadership chooses to do about it. It is hard to sit by
and see errors and harm come to the ignorant and innocent but that is part of
moving in the gifts.
We should never interrupt the preaching of the word to share a 
spiritual
revelation unless it is common in this group setting to stop and hear
revelations. When we interrupt others we disregard them as a brother and exalt
ourselves as superior. This kind of behavior will not be accepted by most people
as being of God. We may find an opportunity after the speaker is finished
speaking to share our message. If it seems important enough then tell it to
someone in leadership and allow them to make the final decision.
If we have a message for someone specifically and it is a hard word then we
should respect the person and not share it publicly but give it in private. We
must never take it personal if what we say is dismissed as error or ignorance.
It is not our message nor us that they are rejecting but God and His message. If
we feel a need to continue to press the word and manipulate the people we have
spoken to, then we must ask ourselves if God truly did speak through us. Telling
people that we are prophets and they need to listen to us is manipulation and
possible proof that we are not a prophet. God has created us with free will and
if He is willing for us to make our own choices then we should allow others the
ability also to make their own choices.
