09/27/2025
THE STATE OF THE KINGDOM ADDRESS
THE 98% THAT ARE IN THESE PULPITS/STAGES WANT TO BE SEEN BECAUSE THEY WEREN'T SENT.
Scripture strongly addresses the reality that many stand in pulpits without being truly sent by God, seeking attention rather than fulfilling a divine commission. Here’s a solid cross-referenced biblical framework:
Old Testament Witness
Jeremiah 23:21–22
I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied. But if they had stood in My counsel, and had caused My people to hear My words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.
This verse directly exposes those who run to the pulpit without being sent, showing that their messages lack true repentance power.
Ezekiel 13:2–3
Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel that prophesy, and say unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!
These prophets speak from imagination and ambition, not divine revelation.
Isaiah 29:13
Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near Me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour Me, but have removed their heart far from Me, and their fear toward Me is taught by the precept of men.
Empty lip service from leaders who want public approval but have no intimacy with God.
New Testament Witness
John 10:12–13
But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
Jesus contrasts true shepherds (sent ones) with hirelings (those in ministry for position, fame, or pay).
Matthew 7:21–23
Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Thy name? ... and then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.
These individuals had ministry activity but no authentic commission.
3 John 1:9–10
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
This shows a man who sought the stage and rejected true apostolic authority.
Acts 20:29–30
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
Chief Apostle Paul foresaw leaders using pulpits to build personal followings rather than the Kingdom.
Apostolic Warnings
2 Corinthians 11:13–15
For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
Self-made and man-made apostles are compared to Satan’s counterfeit — looking holy but not Heaven-sent. A form, copy, clone, of the truth.
Galatians 1:10
For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ."
Paul distinguishes the true servant’s motive: not to be seen, but to obey Christ.
Today, determine in your soul before crossing the threshold and entering through the doors of your local assembly tomorrow,
if it was God Who placed you under that leadership.
There's a reckoning coming that will hold accountability to the utmost by God's standards.
I pray that who you are following was called and vetted by the Holy Spirit and true Kingdom Apostles according to scripture.
You're either serving man/Satan or God/Jesus.
This has been your STATE OF THE KINGDOM ADDRESS from the THRONE of the KINGDOM, govern yourselves accordingly.
Kingdom Blessings.
Chief Apostle Henry L. Hughes Jr.
End Time Church Ministries
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