Come Out from Among Them!

 Come Out from Among Them!

“Come out from among them and be separate,” says the Lord. “Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you” (2 Corinthians 6:17). This call to consecration is more than a pursuit of personal holiness. It’s about alignment, purpose, and spiritual authority.

To consecrate yourself means to be set apart for God’s use. It’s a deliberate turning away from anything including, patterns, or places, that pollute your spirit, distract your purpose, or defile your assignment. Many of us are praying for breakthrough, healing, clarity, or promotion, yet we’ve never taken inventory of our connections.

Let me say this with love and urgency. Some of you must let go of certain people to walk in purity and power. Psalm 24:3–4 asks, “Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place?” The answer: “The one who has clean hands and a pure heart.” You cannot ascend while entangled in misaligned relationships. You cannot carry the weight of God’s glory with compromised agreements.

Leadership matters. Relationships matter. Alignment matters. Agreement matters. The people you allow into your life affect more than your emotion. They shape your:

• Time – generational impact
• Land – territorial influence
• Community – local, state, and national engagement
• Birthright – family and bloodline legacy
• Office – your calling and authority in Christ

Wrong associations corrupt good character (1 Corinthians 15:33). But the right ones unlock destiny.

This is a season to repent for unhealthy alignments- not only with people you were never meant to walk with, but also with those who were right for a previous season but are no longer aligned with God’s direction for your life. Some assignments you picked up were never yours to carry. Some covenants God never approved.

It’s time to release what does not or no longer align with your consecration and calling.

Joshua told the Israelites, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you” (Joshua 3:5). The wonders of tomorrow hinge on the obedience of today.

You cannot walk in full authority while yoked to what God is asking you to release. You cannot steward Kingdom solutions while bound by soulish ties. Some relationships must end for consecration to begin. Some doors must close for Heaven’s gate to open.

This is not about judgment. It’s about stewardship of your calling, your spirit, your fruitfulness, and your truth.

Ask yourself:

• Who am I in agreement with?
• What have I tolerated that God told me to sever?
• Where are my alignments leading me?

Check your associations and consecrate yourself.
Come out from among them. Let the Holy Spirit sanctify your heart, your circle, and your steps. God is preparing you to stand. So get clean, get clear, and get in position.

Resource: Prayer of Release- https://deliverance.bridemovement.com/prayer-of-release-2/.

Church ≠ Ekklesia ≠ Kingdom

Today, the words church, ekklesia, and kingdom are often used as if they mean the same thing—but they do not. Each of these speaks to a distinct reality in God's divine blueprint. Understanding the difference is essential for believers who want to grow in spiritual maturity and partner with Heaven effectively.

 The Church: A Mixed Multitude

 

The Church is the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27), the Bride of Christ (Revelation 19:7), and includes a mixed multitude—similar to what we see in Exodus 12:38, where people of different levels of faith left Egypt with the Israelites. In the Church today, we find both devoted disciples and casual attendees—believers at different stages of growth.

 

Paul uses several Greek terms to describe these stages:

• Nēpios (νήπιος) – infants or immature believers (Galatians 4:1–3). They are heirs, but not yet ready to walk in authority.
• Paidion (παιδίον) – little children (1 John 2:13), needing guidance and protection.
• Teknon (τέκνον) – maturing sons and daughters (Romans 8:16), growing in faith but not yet walking in full spiritual responsibility.
• Huios (υἱός) – mature sons (Romans 8:14). These are led by the Spirit and entrusted with Kingdom authority.

The Church includes all of the above, but not all are ready for governance or spiritual leadership. As Paul wrote, “In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay…” (2 Timothy 2:20–21). Spiritual maturity and sanctification determine whether a believer becomes a vessel of honor—useful for the Master and prepared for Kingdom assignments.

The Ekklesia: The Called-Out Governing Body

 

The Ekklesia (ἐκκλησία) is not just the general Church, but a called-out body of mature believers. The Ekklesia is called out from among the mixed multitude of Believers. The word Ekklesia was used in ancient Greek culture to describe an assembly of citizens who held governmental authority. When Jesus said, “I will build My Ekklesia” (Matthew 16:18), He wasn’t referring to a weekly meeting, building or assembly of casual Believers—but to a governing council of spiritually mature individuals who would represent Heaven on Earth. The Ekklesia is built upon apostolic doctrine and prophetic revelation. The apostles and prophets are the foundational ministry gifts of the Ekklesia.

 

This remnant is composed of:

 

Huios – those who have grown in character, obedience, and intimacy with the Father (Romans 8:14; Galatians 4:1–7). This includes both lay and ordained Believers who are led by the Spirit and marked by spiritual maturity. Lay Servant Leaders, Elders, Deacons, and Bishops—when truly ordained by God—operate from this place of sonship, governed by love, wisdom, and alignment with God’s will.

 

Martus (μάρτυς) – witnesses who live sacrificial lives, willing to die to self and, if necessary, physically for Christ (Acts 1:8; Revelation 12:11). This includes Servant leaders—both lay and ordained—who carry the cross daily (Luke 9:23), standing as bold intercessors and witnesses of the risen Lord. Their authority is not in a title but in their testimony and surrendered living.

 

Fathers – those who disciple others into maturity (1 Corinthians 4:15), not based on gender but on spiritual reproduction and legacy. This includes the five-fold ministry gifts—Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers (Ephesians 4:11–13)—whose God-ordained purpose is to equip the saints and mature the Body. Fathers also include seasoned spiritual mentors and disciple-makers, whether titled or not, who help form Christ in others and build generational impact.

Church Father Ignatius of Antioch, writing in the early 2nd century, emphasized the importance of spiritual maturity and unity under godly leadership in the Ekklesia. He warned against those who remained in childish ways, disconnected from obedience to the revelation of Christ and the apostles’ teaching.

 

The Ekklesia binds and looses (Matthew 18:18), releases Kingdom decrees, and governs in intercession, wisdom, and authority. Think of it this way—would a natural nation allow toddlers or adolescents to make laws or lead armies? Of course not. In the same way, God entrusts Kingdom governance to those who are mature in Christ.

 

The Kingdom: The Rule and Reign of God

 

The Kingdom is broader than both Church and Ekklesia. The Hebrew word malkuth (מַלְכוּת) and the Greek word basileia (βασιλεία) both speak of royal dominion, rule, and reign. The Kingdom is wherever God’s rule is established—across people, places, systems, and structures. Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdom (Matthew 4:17), not just the Gospel of salvation. The Kingdom transforms not only hearts, but families, cities, economies, and cultures. It is a present and advancing reality (Luke 17:21), and it will one day be fully revealed (Revelation 11:15). Not all in the Church are operating in Kingdom principles. Not all in the Ekklesia understand the fullness of the Kingdom. But the Kingdom is the ultimate reality. The Church is within the Kingdom. The Ekklesia helps govern and advance it.

 

In Summary

• The Church is the family of God—wide, diverse, and growing—but often mixed and sometimes immature.
• The Ekklesia is the mature remnant—governing sons, priests and kings (ambassadors of the King) who carry Kingdom authority.
• The Kingdom is God’s reign in every sphere—individual lives, communities, governments, education, business, and more.

 Understanding these distinctions helps us answer God's call with clarity. Let’s not settle for being spectators in the Church when God is calling us to maturity in the Ekklesia—and inviting us to partner with Him in advancing His Kingdom on Earth.