God Calls You For Purpose

Apostle Allison Smith Conliff delivers a profound analysis of spiritual legacy, growth, and reformation through the biblical narratives of King Manasseh and King Josiah. The message serves as a call to believers of all ages to reject the "evil" of their environment and embrace a radical, personal relationship with God.Apostle Conliff establishes that age is no barrier to divine service, noting that God called Moses at 80 and Josiah at 8. However, she emphasizes that a calling must be accompanied by visible spiritual growth. Using children of various ages as a physical metaphor, she argues that just as a child must develop in height and ability, a believer must show a "definite shift" in the realm of the spirit. She asserts that if a person has been "feeding" for years without development, it indicates a spiritual malfunction.A central portion of the sermon examines the "much evil" of King Manasseh, who reversed the godly reforms of his father, Hezekiah. Apostle Conliff details the gravity of his sins:Desecrating the Temple: Manasseh built heathen altars within the house of God.Human Sacrifice: He burned his own children as offerings, a practice Conliff warns still manifests today through demonic "sacrifices" in modern society.Provoking Divine Anger: By dealing with mediums and wizards, he provoked God to anger, eventually leading to his capture and affliction by the Assyrians.The sermon highlights King Josiah as the ultimate model of reformation. Despite being born into an "evil kingdom" of idolatry, Josiah chose to seek the "God of his forefather David" rather than following the wicked examples of his father and grandfather. Apostle Conliff identifies this as a "relationship" rather than a "ritual". At age 16, Josiah began a radical purge of Judah, physically destroying idols and "burning the bones" of idolatrous priests to cleanse the land. Apostle Conliff describes him as a "dread youth" who refused to let anyone embarrass or compromise his God.Building on the concept of divine authority from previous teachings, Apostle Conliff reminds the congregation that "God shares His glory with no one". To maintain this authority, believers must:Feed Themselves: She uses the "umbilical cord" analogy to explain that while a mother (the preacher) provides initial nutrients, a born-again believer must eventually get their "own supply of food" through personal Bible study.Reject Unholy Alliances: She warns against being "unequally yoked," noting that she cannot pronounce a divine blessing on what God has already called cursed.Practice Humility: She points to Manasseh’s restoration as proof that God responds to those who "humble themselves greatly," even after committing great mischief.The sermon concludes with a sober warning that "time is far spent". Apostle Allison implores the congregation to be "spiritually fit" and "on fire," moving away from a lukewarm existence. She challenges every "vessel" to fulfill their specific assignment, ensuring they are part of the "bride without spot or wrinkle" when the Lord returns.Rec. Date: October 17th, 2024