Schools of Power

Why I believe the time is now to equip believers to walk in the power of God.

Several years ago, while talking with a man of God who consistently operates in the power gifts of the Holy Spirit, I shared with him that I could see him establishing a place where people would be groomed to operate in the power gifts. The words I used were, “It would be like Professor Xavier’s school in X-Men—a place where people learn to understand and use their gifts.”

Recently, I heard a woman of God describe a place of equipping using that same example of Professor X’s school in X-Men. When those words circled back around after all these years, it caught my attention.

I believe the time is now for what I would call Schools of Power.

Why the Time Is Now

What these schools would teach is needed. The purpose is to equip believers to serve people through miracles, signs, wonders, healing, and deliverance. The gifts of the Spirit are given for the good of others (1 Corinthians 12:7–11).

People will need help. World systems we depend on will fail. I believe this is generation zero. We are laying the groundwork for those coming after us. Everything we are preparing for may not happen in our lifetimes, but the preparation must begin now (Psalm 78:4–7).

All power belongs to God (Psalm 62:11). Yet we have too often seen a Church that talks about power while showing little evidence of it (1 Corinthians 4:20). Meanwhile, people outside the Church pursue the supernatural through counterfeit practices (Acts 8:9–13, 18–23).

Three Areas of Equipping

I believe there are three key ways of accessing power. I see these as three main areas these Schools of Power will focus on.

1. Laws and Principles

Some call them universal laws. People operating outside the Church often understand principles such as honor, sacrifice, sowing and reaping, stewardship, and the power of our words. These principles have consequences, even when people do not acknowledge God. We must understand what Scripture teaches about them (Galatians 6:7, Proverbs 18:21).

2. Relationship With the One Who Owns the Power

Intimacy with Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary. When I think of Benny Hinn and his ministry in the power gifts, I think of his emphasis on fellowship with Holy Spirit. We must know God for ourselves (2 Corinthians 13:14).

Scripture says, “The people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits” (Daniel 11:32, KJV).

3. Impartation

God can impart spiritual gifts through the laying on of hands (1 Timothy 4:14). Relationship, service, and proximity can also provide opportunities to receive and grow (2 Kings 3:11, 2 Kings 2:9–15). Paul reminded Timothy to stir up the gift of God that was in him through the laying on of his hands (2 Timothy 1:6).

What Schools of Power Could Look Like

I believe Schools of Power can take several forms. Some may be stand-alone institutes. Others may grow out of apostolic local assemblies or apostolic hubs. In those settings, training and equipping may be the work of a dedicated ministry or a central part of the life of the assembly or hub (Acts 13:1–3, Ephesians 4:11–13).

These will be schools of the Spirit where believers learn God’s principles for accessing and exercising power, grow in intimacy with Holy Spirit, and receive impartation to be strong and do great exploits (Daniel 11:32, 2 Timothy 1:6).

Through intimacy with Holy Spirit, believers are transformed to reflect the character and nature of Christ, walk in His power and presence, and live by His wisdom and ways (2 Corinthians 3:17–18, Acts 1:8, Colossians 1:9–10).

These schools will train witnesses, sent ones, and apostolic believers to walk in power with love, humility, and obedience to God (John 20:21–22, Philippians 2:3–8, 1 Corinthians 13:1–3).

Get ready. Get ready. Get ready.

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Your Ministry Bio Is Not About You

The Maker and the Minister

Only recently did I really understand the purpose of a ministry bio. For years, I thought ministry bios were about the minister. And many people do use them as a place to list accomplishments, establish importance, impress people, or maybe even prove that they belong in the room.

I don't see the purpose of a ministry bio that way anymore. I believe the bio is about the Maker of men and how He has formed the minister for His purposes. After years of writing my bio the way I'd seen others write theirs, Holy Spirit gave me an understanding of its purpose.

Understanding the Purpose of a Ministry Bio

When we are preparing to purchase something, especially something costly, we look at the specifications. We want to know What was it made to do? What is its capacity? How was it made? What is it made of? Where did it come from? And so it is in the realm of the Spirit. When I read a ministry bio, I want to know: How has God put you together for His use? And why does that matter? Because knowing the specifications helps us know what to expect.

You don't drive a V8 engine the same way you drive a four-cylinder engine. You don't expect the same performance from a professional camera with a full-frame sensor and high-end lens that you expect from a basic point-and-shoot camera. You don't expect a commercial-grade mixer to have the same capacity as a small handheld mixer.

The specifications tell you something about what has been built into something and what it has been equipped to do. I believe God wants His people to understand something about the gifts and graces He has placed in the vessels He sends among them so they can have an expectation for what He desires to release through those vessels.

Everything will not be written in a bio. Spiritually discerning people should receive revelation directly from Holy Spirit about what someone carries. But a ministry bio can give us some of the specifications. And when I understand something about the grace God has placed upon a person, I can pray accordingly. I can put an expectation on heaven. I can place a demand, by faith, on the grace God has made available for that gathering or assignment.

What Should a Ministry Bio Reveal?

So tell me about your gifts and graces. Tell me about your mantle. Tell me about your message. How has God used you? What fruit or track record has followed your service? And yes, tell me something about your spiritual pedigree. Whose tables have you sat at and eaten from? Who helped form you? Who are your mothers and fathers in the Lord? I intentionally say mothers and fathers, plural.

Apostle Joshua Selman has described himself as a “compendium of graces” because he recognizes that he stands on the shoulders of a plurality of elders. God uses many people to contribute to our formation. Spiritual fathers identify, affirm, and stir up what God has placed in you. Spiritual mothers provide a womb-like environment for nurturing, development, and growth.

And strangely enough, in the realm of the Spirit, I have learned that these functions are not tied to gender. A woman may “father” something in you by identifying, affirming, and stirring up what God has placed upon your life. A man may “mother” something in you by providing a safe and nurturing environment where what God has placed in you can be developed and matured.

But I digress. Back to the bio.

Education can matter too. Not simply because of the letters behind someone's name, but because the seminary or Bible college one attended, or the fact that one attended neither, may tell us something about the theological stream that helped shape the person. And yes, Bible college and seminary aren't the same. Seminary generally involves graduate-level theological education and academic study, while many Bible colleges combine biblical education with practical preparation for ministry.

The foundational principles and beliefs of the institution matter too. An evangelical institution may reflect one theological stream. A school rooted in Black liberation theology may reflect another. A Pentecostal or charismatic institution may expose someone to yet another. But the BEST preparation occurs in the School of the Spirit. But I digress again...

These things don't tell us everything about a person. But they can tell us something about the streams from which they have drunk and the tables from which they have eaten. Their diet shapes their health, strength, and spiritual vitality. The ministry bio gives us some understanding of how the Lord has formed, equipped, prepared, and used a vessel. That understanding can help God's people discern what He has made available through that vessel and approach the ministry moment with faith and expectation.

I'm not sure why I'm sharing this. Maybe there is a young minister somewhere struggling with what to include in a ministry bio. My counsel would be: Pray first. Ask Holy Spirit what He wants to reveal about how He has put you together for the Body of Christ. Then highlight those things.

And your bio does not necessarily have to be identical everywhere you go. When God sends you to a specific people for a specific purpose, He may want to highlight a particular part of your mantle, message, formation, or ministry because it is important for that audience. Your ministry bio does not need to tell people everything you have ever done.

Your bio should give the people enough information about the specifications of God’s design for you so they understand how God has prepared you, what He has placed upon your life, and what they might believe Him to release through you for their benefit and His glory.

A Challenge to Ministers of the Gospel

Ministers of the gospel, may I challenge you to prayerfully review your ministry bio, line by line? Don't simply ask, “Is this accurate?” Ask Holy Spirit, “Is this what You want highlighted?” For every title, credential, accomplishment, affiliation, and experience, ask: Why am I sharing this? What does this reveal about how God has formed me? Does it help people understand the grace God has placed upon my life? Does it stir their faith for what God desires to release?

The Prodigals Are Returning

The Prodigals Are Returning: Will We Have the Father’s Heart?

The prodigals are returning.

The question is not whether the younger son will come home.

The question is how those already in the Father’s house will respond when he does.

Will we have the heart of the openly rebellious, yet ultimately repentant younger son?

Will we have the heart of the older son, whose hidden rebellion was cloaked in outward obedience? He remained externally faithful but struggled to rejoice when grace was extended to someone he perceived as less deserving.

Or will we have the heart of the Father, a heart full of grace, mercy, compassion, forgiveness, and reconciliation?

The Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11–32 is not only a story about a rebellious son who leaves home and eventually returns. It is also a revelation of two very different heart conditions and a Father whose heart is extended toward both sons.

The Younger Son Came Home, but the Older Son Stayed Outside

The younger son’s rebellion was obvious.

He demanded his inheritance, left his father’s house, traveled to a distant country, and wasted what he had been given. His rebellion could be seen.

But eventually, something changed:

“But when he came to himself…”

Luke 15:17

He recognized his condition. He repented. He got up. And he went home.

The older brother never physically left the father’s house. He remained. He worked. He served. He obeyed.

Yet when his brother returned and the father celebrated his restoration, what was hidden in the older brother’s heart suddenly became visible.

The younger brother had experienced rebellion in a distant country.

The older brother was experiencing rebellion while standing in the father’s field.

One rebellion was obvious.

The other was hidden beneath obedience.

And the return of the prodigal exposed it.

What Will the Return of the Prodigals Reveal in Us?

This is an important question for the Church.

We pray for prodigals to return. We intercede for those who have wandered. We ask God to restore those who have fallen.

But what happens when He answers those prayers?

What happens when people return carrying histories we know about?

What happens when God restores someone we believe should still be experiencing consequences?

What happens when the Father puts a robe on someone we remember in rags?

What happens when He places a ring on someone whose failures are still fresh in our minds?

What happens when heaven celebrates someone we have not yet forgiven?

The return of the prodigal does not only reveal the condition of the prodigal’s heart.

It can reveal the condition of ours.

As we examine the older brother in Luke 15, several ungodly heart conditions emerge.

1. Spiritual Pride

The older brother said:

“Lo, these many years I have been serving you; I never transgressed your commandment at any time…”

Luke 15:29

His obedience had become part of his argument for why he deserved preferential treatment.

He measured his worth by his performance and viewed himself as superior because of his obedience.

There is a subtle danger when faithfulness becomes the basis for comparison.

We can begin by faithfully serving God and eventually start believing our service makes us more deserving than someone else.

2. Self-Righteousness

The older brother believed his works entitled him to reward and recognition.

His complaint was essentially, I have done everything right. Therefore, I deserve more.

But relationship with the Father is rooted in grace, not entitlement.

The father reminded him:

“Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours.”

Luke 15:31

The older son was trying to earn through performance what was already available to him through relationship.

3. Jealousy and Envy

Instead of rejoicing over his brother’s restoration, the older son resented the celebration.

Someone else receiving grace felt like something was being taken away from him.

But grace is not diminished when God gives it to someone else.

Another person’s restoration does not threaten our relationship with the Father.

When the lost are found, heaven rejoices.

Our hearts should too.

4. Unforgiveness

Notice how the older brother described the returning prodigal.

He did not call him my brother.

He said to the father:

“But as soon as this son of yours came…”

Luke 15:30

The father had restored him as a son.

The older brother continued defining him by his failures.

Unforgiveness often keeps people imprisoned in an identity God is trying to redeem.

We remember what they did.

The Father sees who they can become.

5. Resentment and Bitterness

The older brother declared:

“You never gave me a young goat, that I might make merry with my friends.”

Luke 15:29

His words revealed something deeper than anger about one celebration.

There were accumulated grievances in his heart.

Apparently, he had been keeping score.

Resentment often develops quietly. We continue serving. We continue showing up. We continue doing what is expected.

But underneath the activity can live an unresolved question:

What about me?

If it is not surrendered to God, disappointment can become resentment, and resentment can eventually distort how we interpret both the Father and other people.

6. Lack of Compassion and Mercy

The father and the older son looked at the same man and saw two very different things.

The father saw a son who had returned.

The older brother saw a sinner who deserved consequences.

The father said:

“For this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.”

Luke 15:24

The Father’s heart prioritizes restoration.

That does not mean sin is insignificant. The younger son had to come to himself, acknowledge his condition, get up, and return.

But when genuine repentance brought him home, the father did not make humiliation the price of restoration.

He received him.

7. Orphan-Mindedness and a Servant Mentality

Perhaps one of the saddest realities in the parable is that the older brother lived in the father’s house without fully understanding what it meant to be a son.

Listen again to his language:

“These many years I have been serving you…”

Luke 15:29

He sounded more like an employee negotiating compensation than a son enjoying inheritance.

Yet his father told him:

“Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours.”

Luke 15:31

He was trying to earn what the father had already made available through relationship.

He lived in the house.

He served the father.

He had access to the inheritance.

But inwardly, he related to the father as though everything had to be earned.

The Father Went Out to Both Sons

There is another beautiful detail in this parable.

The father went out to meet both sons.

When the younger son was still a great way off, the father saw him, had compassion, ran to him, embraced him, and kissed him (Luke 15:20).

But when the older son became angry and refused to enter the celebration, the father also went out to him and pleaded with him (Luke 15:28).

One son needed restoration from obvious rebellion.

The other needed restoration from hidden rebellion.

The Father desired both sons.

That is the heart we are being invited to carry.

The Prodigals Are Returning

If we are going to pray for prodigals to return, we must also prepare our hearts to receive them.

Some will return with complicated histories.

Some will return after wasting years.

Some will return after making decisions we warned them not to make.

Some will return after hurting people.

Some may receive restoration that appears faster or more generous than we think is appropriate.

And in those moments, the question will not only be what happened in their hearts.

The question will be what is happening in ours.

Will spiritual pride keep us outside?

Will self-righteousness tell us they have not suffered enough?

Will jealousy make their restoration feel unfair?

Will unforgiveness continue calling them by their past?

Will bitterness make us question the goodness of the Father?

Or will we have the Father’s heart?

The prodigals are returning.

May we not stand outside the celebration.

May we have hearts prepared to receive what God restores.

May we rejoice when the lost are found.

May we extend mercy when the repentant return.

May we recognize sons and daughters where others only see failures.

May we share the Father’s heart when the broken are restored.

And when the music begins and the Father says, “It was right that we should make merry and be glad” (Luke 15:32), may we be found inside the house, celebrating with Him.

The prodigals are returning. May the Father prepare our hearts for their return.

Let the Firebrands Arise!

How Spiritual Flames Are Born, Sustained, and Grown

Fire is one of the most powerful images God uses to describe the work of the Holy Spirit. Just as natural fire is a chemical reaction, spiritual fire is a divine reaction that happens when the Holy Spirit enters a yielded life. The Hebrew word for spirit is “ruach” which means breath or wind. The Greek word for spirit is “pneuma” which also means breath, air, and life. When the breath of God moves upon surrendered people, something ignites that no one can manufacture.

1. What Ignites Spiritual Fire

Natural fire requires heat, fuel, and oxygen. God uses the same pattern for spiritual fire.

Heat: Intimacy with the Holy Spirit

Heat raises something to ignition. In the Spirit, heat represents closeness with God. As we draw near to Him in worship and obedience, our hearts surrender and warm toward His presence. On the road to Emmaus the disciples said their hearts burned within them as Jesus opened the Scriptures Luke 24:32.

Fuel: The Oil of the Anointing Produced by Surrender

Natural fuel burns. Spiritual fuel is the oil of the anointing formed through crushing, yieldedness, and dying to self. Psalm 51:17 teaches that God does not despise a broken and contrite heart. When we offer ourselves as living sacrifices, we give God fuel to burn Romans 12:1.

Oxygen: Openness to the Wind of the Spirit

Natural oxygen feeds a flame. Spiritually, oxygen represents transparency and nakedness before the Lord. The ruach of God breathes on what we expose to Him. When we hide nothing, the Holy Spirit breathes new life John 20:22.

If any one of these is missing intimacy, surrender, or openness the fire goes out.

2. What Sustains Spiritual Fire

Fire continues only through the fire tetrahedron: heat, fuel, oxygen, and a chain reaction.

Heat: Ongoing Intimacy

We must remain in Him John 15:4. Ongoing closeness keeps the flame alive.

Fuel: Living Sacrifice

The more we yield, the more we burn. Oil is produced through pressure and crushing.

Oxygen: The Wind of the Spirit

We breathe in the Word, prayer, and worship.

Chain Reaction: Consistency and Persistence

As we obey, God gives more grace. Obedience leads to more encounters. Encounters lead to more hunger. Hunger leads to more fire.

Saint Augustine of Hippo wrote, “The love of God is a fire that kindles other fires.” This is the chain reaction of the Spirit.

3. What Makes Spiritual Fire Grow

More Fuel: More Surrender

The more of you God has, the brighter you burn.

More Oxygen: More Yielding to the Spirit

The Spirit moves like wind John 3:8.

Higher Heat: Greater Passion for God

Zeal dries out distractions and prepares you to burn.

Dryness: Emptying Ourselves

When we pour out self, God fills us with fire.

Elevation: Ascending in Holiness

Psalm 24:3-4 teaches that those with clean hands and a pure heart ascend the hill of the Lord. In order, for the fire to grow we must go up higher.

Enclosed Spaces: The Secret Place

Fire intensifies in enclosed spaces. Your fire grows in the secret place Matthew 6:6 and in the right community of believers.

Call to Action

If you feel your fire dimming, choose today to return to intimacy, surrender, and openness. Ask the Holy Spirit to breathe on you again. Position yourself in the secret place and with the right people. Fan the flame that God placed in you 2 Timothy 1:6.

Your fire matters. Ask God to ignite it. Then choose to sustain it. Today, take one step that adds fuel to your flame.

Courts of Heaven 101

Introduction 

When we read the Bible, we see that God often reveals Himself not only as Father, Shepherd, or King, but also as Judge. The Scriptures describe heavenly scenes that look very much like a courtroom. In these places, accusations are made, verdicts are given, and destinies are decided. This is sometimes called the Courts of Heaven.

Understanding this imagery helps us grow in prayer and intercession. It reminds us that spiritual battles are not only fought on earth but also decided in God’s courtroom above.

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1. Heavenly Court Scenes in the Old Testament

Daniel 7:9–10

Daniel describes a vision where thrones were set up, the Ancient of Days took His seat, and books were opened. The picture is clear. God sits as Judge, records are reviewed, and judgment is given.

• Key Word
  The word for “judgment” in Hebrew is din which means to govern, decide, or rule. It shows that God does not act randomly. He makes righteous decisions based on His perfect justice.

• Early Church Insight
  Church Father Jerome taught that this passage shows God’s perfect authority over all nations and history.

Job 1:6–12 and 2:1–6

Here we see the “sons of God” presenting themselves before the Lord, and Satan appears as the accuser. He challenges Job’s righteousness. This is a courtroom scene where accusations are tested.

• Key Word
  The Hebrew word for “Satan” is satan which means adversary or accuser.

• Application
  Satan tries to bring charges against God’s people, but the Lord sets the limits and guards His servants.

Zechariah 3:1–7

Joshua the high priest stands before the angel of the Lord. Satan accuses him, but the Lord rebukes Satan. Joshua is given new clothes to replace his filthy garments. This shows God’s mercy in action.

• Key Word
  The word for “rebuke” in Hebrew is gaʿar which means to chide, reprove, or forbid. It is a strong word that shows God’s authority to silence the accuser.

• Early Church Insight
  Origen saw in this passage a picture of Christ clothing us with His righteousness and silencing the enemy’s accusations.

1 Kings 22:19–23

The prophet Micaiah sees the Lord on His throne with the heavenly host standing by Him. There is a discussion in the council about how to bring judgment on King Ahab. This is a heavenly court session where strategies are decided.

• Application
  God rules over earthly kings and nations. His court is higher than any earthly court.

Psalm 82:1

God takes His place in the divine council. He gives judgment in the midst of the “gods.” This points to His authority over both heavenly beings and earthly rulers.

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2. New Testament Imagery of the Courts

Romans 8:33–34

Paul asks, “Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is he who condemns?” This is courtroom language. God the Judge justifies His people. Christ the Advocate intercedes for us.

• Key Word
  The Greek word for “justify” is dikaioó which means to declare righteous.

• Early Church Insight
  Chrysostom preached that no accusation can stand against believers because Christ has already paid the price.

Hebrews 12:22–24

The writer describes believers coming to Mount Zion, the city of the living God, with angels, the church of the firstborn, God the Judge of all, and Jesus the Mediator. This is a picture of a heavenly assembly with legal and covenantal language.

• Key Word
  The Greek word for “mediator” is mesitēs which means one who stands in the middle to bring reconciliation.

Revelation 12:10

Satan is called the accuser of the brethren who accuses them before God day and night. But he is cast down.

• Application
  Our enemy seeks to accuse, but the blood of Jesus silences his voice.

Revelation 20:11–15

John sees the great white throne. Books are opened, and the dead are judged according to their works. This is the final courtroom scene of human history.

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3. What the Courts of Heaven Teach Us

• God is the ultimate Judge who makes righteous decisions.

• Satan is an accuser but has no final authority.

• Jesus is our Advocate and Mediator.

• Our lives and prayers are part of the record in heaven.

• The blood of Jesus is our defense against every accusation.

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4. The Role of the Believer as an Intercessor

The Courts of Heaven are not just a distant vision in Scripture. They invite us to take an active role as intercessors. When we pray, we are not only talking to God as Father and Friend. We are also stepping into His courtroom as sons and daughters who carry spiritual authority.

Standing in the Gap

Ezekiel 22:30 tells us that God looked for someone to stand in the gap. Intercessors are called to stand between heaven and earth, presenting petitions before the Judge of all. In this place, prayer is more than asking. It is presenting a case, using God’s Word as evidence, and agreeing with His decrees.

Using the Word and the Blood

Revelation 12:11 reminds us that believers overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. The blood of Jesus is our legal covering. The Word of God is our solid evidence. When we combine these in prayer, accusations lose their power and verdicts are released in our favor.

Repentance and Alignment

Isaiah 1:18 says “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” Repentance is part of engaging the courts. Before presenting cases, intercessors come humbly, asking for cleansing and alignment with God’s will. Just as Joshua the high priest was clothed in clean garments in Zechariah 3, we are given righteousness in Christ.

Agreeing with God’s Verdicts

Intercessors are not begging God to act. They are agreeing with what He has already spoken. Jesus said in Matthew 18:18 that what we bind on earth is bound in heaven, and what we loose on earth is loosed in heaven. In the Courts of Heaven, intercessors echo God’s judgments into the earth realm.

Early Church Insight

Tertullian described prayer as a legal petition that “lays hold of God.” The early church understood prayer as powerful, authoritative, and rooted in the finished work of Christ.

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Conclusion

The Courts of Heaven show us that prayer is not weak or passive. It is bold, confident, and filled with authority. As intercessors, we have the privilege of stepping into God’s courtroom, silencing the accuser, and calling forth His righteous judgments into the earth.

Because of Jesus, the Judge is also our Father. The Mediator is our Savior. The Advocate is our Friend. With this confidence, we can engage the Courts of Heaven not in fear, but in faith.

The Blueprint of Divine Health

Jesus said He came so that we might have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). God’s desire is not just that you survive, but that you thrive in body, soul, and spirit. The Word says, “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” (3 John 2). Think of this promise as more than an idea. It is an actual blueprint.

What is a Blueprint?

In construction, a blueprint is a technical drawing that guides builders. It shows the design, the measurements, and the materials so that the finished structure matches the architect’s plan. It helps everyone working on the project stay on track and it is the reference point when something goes wrong. Now think about your body in the same way. You are God’s temple (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Your anatomy, physiology, and the twelve systems of your body are like the systems in a building. God, the Master Architect, has a perfect design for your health and well-being.

What Happens When Sickness Comes?

I was recently praying concerning the health, restoration and well-being of a woman of God.  I heard "change order".  I asked the Lord, "What are you saying?" And then I was reminded that in construction, if something unexpected happens, a change order may be issued. A change order is a request to alter the original blueprint. It usually requires permits or approval. It changes costs, timelines, and even the stability of the project.

Spiritually, sickness is like a change order. The accuser of the brethren (Revelation 12:10) looks for legal grounds such as unforgiveness (Mark 11:25-26), generational sin (Exodus 20:5), poor stewardship of the body (1 Corinthians 3:16-17), or agreements with fear or lies. When he finds something that matches his character, he makes claims in the courts of heaven and requests permission to alter God’s blueprint for your health.

How Do We Respond?

When you experience health challenges, go back to the Master Builder. Ask in prayer, “Lord, have there been permits issued in the spirit for change orders against my health? If so, what grounds have allowed them?” Then repent, forgive, break agreements with lies, and renounce any generational sin. 

After clearing the legal ground, request restoration to the original blueprint of divine health and wholeness. This is what Jesus purchased on the cross. “He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses” (Matthew 8:17).

What Did God Say? Returning to the Authority of Scripture

The level of biblical illiteracy in the Body of Christ today is deeply concerning!

Many believers have not allowed the Holy Spirit to guide them into Truth so they can understand the foundational doctrines of the faith established by biblical, apostolic teaching (John 16:13; Acts 2:42). As a result, we have left the door wide open for the “doctrines of demons” warned about in Scripture (1 Timothy 4:1).

One major reason for this problem is that too many leaders decide, act, judge, teach, preach, pray, counsel, and lead based on personal opinions or lived experiences rather than the Word of God. When you listen to what they say or read what they write, you often don’t hear a single Scripture. If they do use one, it may be quoted sparingly, sometimes taken out of context, and often without balance (2 Timothy 2:15).

The truth is, we are held to a higher standard. “Judgment must begin at the house of God” (1 Peter 4:17). It begins with the pulpit before it reaches the pews. It begins with the fivefold ministry, especially the two foundational offices of apostles and prophets (Ephesians 2:20).

The mantle of a foundational gift carries weight and gravitas in the realm of the spirit particularly if its a seasoned or mature apostle or prophet. Its like the old E.F. Hutton commercials. When you speak people, entities, beings, heaven and earth listen. While I do not agree with the Catholic Church’s elevation of papal writings to the same level as Scripture, there is a spiritual principle here worth noting. 

Apostles and prophets, your words whether spoken or written carry significant weight. Someone may interpret Scripture, form doctrinal beliefs, develop mindsets and thereby act making major life decisions that may impact generations based on what you say alone. Yes, that's foolish and shows immaturity but its a reality. If you have not prayerfully considered your words and weighed them against the Scriptures, you risk negligence. This is spiritual malpractice (Ezekiel 33:6–7). 

Paul reminded Timothy to “preach the word… in season and out of season” and to “correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and careful instruction” (2 Timothy 4:2). We must measure every teaching, prophecy, counsel, and exhortation against the plumb line of God’s Word (Amos 7:7–8). If we fail to do so, we risk leading others into error. Their “shipwreck” in the faith could be on our hands (1 Timothy 1:19).

So let us stay anchored in the 66 books of Scripture. Let’s let the Word of Christ dwell in us richly (Colossians 3:16), and let everything we say be in agreement with it. Our calling is too serious, and the stakes are too high, to do otherwise. Yes, you think. You saw. You heard. You remember. You believe. But sir, ma'am what did God say in His Word?