Christian Prime Timers constituted by Rev. E. Anderson

December 27, 2007 at 8:35 pm (Christian Prime Timers)

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Rev. E. Anderson

PARTNERING THE YOUNG 

Elijah was given the privilege and opportunity of linking up with the young at such a late stage in his glorious career. He did not expect his final run-in to be as good as it became. At one point he wanted to quit as he sensed his inadequacy and failure.

But it was not to be because the Lord had something better on the agenda He was to link up and form an association with a young man that would be unforgettable. Not only would he have the pleasure of serving his own day generation, he would be able to contribute to the future in a positive and dynamic way.

It is needful to trace as a prime timer how he inspired and blessed this young person.

        1/. HE DID SO BY IMPARTING A SENSE OF DIVINE VOCATION - 1 Kings 18 

When he was summoned to go and anoint Elisha as the one to be prophet in his room, he did a significant thing – ‘he cats his mantle on him’ – and he got the message at the outset. The young man was in no doubt as to what it meant and reacted promptly and rightly. He must have known the prophet and things were already stirring within him.

        2/. HID SO BY TEACHING A GODLY SENSE OF HUMILITY  

Elisha was to be given the time to prove himself and the old prophet was to mentor him primarily in humility. Before he could scale the heights of spiritual power and ministry he must be taught the basic quality of lowliness. He was to be ‘a humble servant’ of a ‘great master’. The simple, menial and humble tasks were to be assigned to him and he must serve with grace and dignity. Elijah was glad to have him around. 

      3/. HE DID SO BY SHARING HIS LIFE AND EXPERIENCE WITH HIM 

It was opportune that this successful prophet shares some of the choice secrets of life with him. On a one to one basis he was able to disclose personal factors that would enrich and embolden him for what lie ahead. He was ready to set him up for a major role and by sharing his past he would be rendering invaluable aid to the following generation. 

       4/. HE DID SO BY LINKING HIM WITH OTHERS THAT WERE IN THE WINGS AND BEING DEVELOPED 

It would be a customary thing to visit regularly the school of the prophets. As Elijah impacted them he would also be doing Elisha a favour. He was able to form and build bonds and relationships with them. They were to be good connections that he would help and bless in the days ahead.     

        5/. HE DID SO BY AWAKENING IN HIS PROTÉGÉ A DEESIRE FOR SPIRITUAL REALITY 

The last and final thing was to incite him for his spiritual investiture. There was to be no disappointment here as he saw the keenness of his successor. How glad he must have been to witness this man hard on his tracks with such burning quest! Who have we got hot on our heels! He must have been thrilled to dispense his mantle knowing it was to rest on a worthy successor and would be put to further use. 

CONCLUSION 

The Christian calling and ministry comes from the majestic Christ. He summons to a high, divine vocation and personally teaches the vital lessons to greater usefulness. He joins us to others so that they can contribute to eventual service. Ultimately He has in mind the double portion and anointed ministry

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Extracts from My Life by Rev. E. Anderson

December 27, 2007 at 8:28 pm (Extracts from Life)

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Rev. & Mrs. E. Anderson

EXTRACTS FROM LIFE 

When you have lived a considerable number of years in relationship with God one gathers a tremendous amount in testimony to God’s grace and goodness in life. One discovers that He does some amazing things with ordinary people and through the course of this page I would share some of the wonderful and interesting experiences He has wrought. And all is to His honour and glory.

BELIEVING GOD 

As far as God is concerned, the principle and rule of faith must be a dominant and dictating feature in those who are designated His offspring.

He has permanently illustrated this for all His spiritual posterity in the call and life of the patriarch Abraham. All must study his life and see what faith in God wrought for him. He serves as the inspiration to all later generations on the appropriation and demonstration of faith. 

In my earliest experience I read a book that has proved to a prophetic word and statement that was to quicken and govern my life and work. It was called ‘Ever Increasing Faith’ by Smith Wigglesworth an outstanding preacher and doer of faith in his day. He by example illustrated and emphasized this spiritual dynamic and how it can be initiated, expressed and developed to a great degree. As the divine truth has dawned and intensified, I realize that this should be the dynamic in me and household in my spiritual career.

It has been a joy to se it birthed, bud and blossom  and produce things of a divine order for my wife and children and their offspring. Of course, it has meant the facing of circumstances of a challenging character that would have eradicated it presence and exercise, but faith has always been up to it and takes command. 

In the 1980s we were confronted with a new situation that required an immediate positive response of faith. Unexpectedly it was called into being and exercise but was sufficient. My son and daughter in law were looking forward to the birth of their first child. Regrettably, she had conceived twice before but lost both and so were somewhat disappointed.

She was now carrying a baby the third time and all appeared to be going well and prospects looked good. Due care and attention was taken to ensure the birth of the baby. At that time I was overseeing a church in Chesterfield and they decided to pay us a visit.

During the course of the day they decided to have a look around the shops as it was quite a pleasant shopping place. However, when they returned to our home, Dawn was somewhat disturbed and agitated because there seemed to be evident signs that she would lose this baby, too. She expressed her fears. 

It was then that the Lord came to our aid. I sensed the inspiration of the Holy Spirit which created a mind and heart of faith to deal with the immediate crisis. In a quiet way I simply directed her to sit down and assured her she was not going to lose this child. We prayed in affirmative way that must have pleased the Lord and grabbed His attention and intervention.

After prayer a divine peace was in attendance and we knew that in spite of all the symptoms the birth of the baby would take place. A spiritual confidence took over.

 Needless to say, months later, she did give birth to a beautiful buy was to be named Joel. There was to be no failure on the part of the Lord to honour the faith of that moment. Having arrived and seeing him now in his twenties is a constant reminder of the fact that God can and does give faith at the appropriate time. We believe he is make his valuable contribution to the cause of Christ. 

In conclusion, how good it is to know that the Lord can step into our family and domestic scenes and when a sudden crisis occurs give the essential faith and assurance to deal with such. Instead of succumbing to doubt and fear we can be emboldened by the Lord to take command and see everything solved by His intervention.

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