Another track from the Budapest Album:
TRACK 2. THE TREE AND THE RIVER
This could mean the universal motifs that connect with almost any culture - the tree of life and the river of life. I often end up here when I talk with people into eastern religions. But this is not what I mean. I am talking about the apostle and the prophet.
New churches and movements are built on them and their ministry. The apostle is like a tree. He or she gives roots, stability, growth, and covering. The Prophet is like a river. Rivers flow, trees grow. Prophets see the city with God's eyes. They tap into the prayers and promises for the city. They dig into deep wells to release whatever God has stored up for the place . They enable God's purposes to be visible and acted on by the apostle. Prophets hear from God and Apostles move resources into place to give God what He wants. The combination of these two giftings is often the initial thrust in birthing something new. And their return trips are often the way the growing churches stay healthy and connected.
Derek and I work together like a Tree and a River. Wolfgang Simson has a similar relationship with Chris Daza, a prophet from Malawi who lives near him (and is coming to Prague next month to teach - probably here in our new training center).
In Prague, Sasha is the Tree and Martina is the River. Scratch a little at any ministry that is starting out and you will find a Tree and a River.
Have a great Sunday.
TRACK 2. THE TREE AND THE RIVER
This could mean the universal motifs that connect with almost any culture - the tree of life and the river of life. I often end up here when I talk with people into eastern religions. But this is not what I mean. I am talking about the apostle and the prophet.
New churches and movements are built on them and their ministry. The apostle is like a tree. He or she gives roots, stability, growth, and covering. The Prophet is like a river. Rivers flow, trees grow. Prophets see the city with God's eyes. They tap into the prayers and promises for the city. They dig into deep wells to release whatever God has stored up for the place . They enable God's purposes to be visible and acted on by the apostle. Prophets hear from God and Apostles move resources into place to give God what He wants. The combination of these two giftings is often the initial thrust in birthing something new. And their return trips are often the way the growing churches stay healthy and connected.
Derek and I work together like a Tree and a River. Wolfgang Simson has a similar relationship with Chris Daza, a prophet from Malawi who lives near him (and is coming to Prague next month to teach - probably here in our new training center).
In Prague, Sasha is the Tree and Martina is the River. Scratch a little at any ministry that is starting out and you will find a Tree and a River.
Have a great Sunday.
