The Essentials of Enduring Ministry: Tough Skin, Tender Heart

In this vital teaching, Apostle Otis B. Young, along with contributing leaders, addresses the difficult reality of sustained ministry, outlining the two critical components necessary for endurance and effectiveness: tough skin and a tender heart. The message warns that the five-fold ministry is not for the weak and explores the challenges that inevitably lead to burnout if not properly managed. This teaching is a must-listen for anyone called to serve.

The session covers:

-- The challenges of ministry that necessitate a tough skin, including criticism, pressure, and the emotional toll of serving others.

-- The need to be able to withstand adversity and "craziness and foolery" without becoming bitter or burned out.

-- The importance of maintaining a tender heart for compassion and vulnerability, preventing ministry from becoming abrasive or emotionally detached.

-- An in-depth look at compassion fatigue: its signs (detachment, lack of empathy, short temper), and how this exhaustion results from prolonged exposure to trauma while helping others.

-- Practical and spiritual strategies to refuel and protect your calling:

-- Setting healthy boundaries by defining limits for your time, energy, and tasks.

-- Learning to say no when necessary and delegate when possible.

-- Prioritizing self-care and carving out time for personal reflection and spiritual reconnection.

-- Building a supportive community to share the load, as the five-fold was never meant to operate in isolation.

-- Overcoming the guilt associated with resting and stepping away to refill, recognizing that self-care is a service, not a disservice, to the people you lead.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Matthew 5:8

-- Proverbs 2:18

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The Pure Heart: The Pathway to Seeing God's Favor

In this compelling message, Apostle Otis B. Young assures listeners that the time of waiting is finished. He proclaims a present-day release of everything you need, want, and desire, which is activated by the righteousness of the Lord. Apostle Young details how the blessing of the Lord is designed to find the righteous and surrounds them with a perpetual shield of favor. He urges listeners to have an internal check, warning against a superficial, legalistic righteousness that neglects the heart. The message culminates in a deep dive into Matthew 5:8, revealing that a pure heart is the essential component for truly seeing and discerning God's work in your life.

This teaching will encourage you to:

-- Embrace the reality that God keeps His promises and will not violate His covenant.

-- Understand that the blessing of the Lord finds you because you are righteous, not because you earned it.

-- Recognize the difference between outward religious appearance and true internal integrity and devotion to God.

-- Learn that suffering and trials can be a purifying fire (katharos) that refines your heart and removes blockages like bitterness, anger, and jealousy.

-- See that a pure heart leads to a single-minded, undivided devotion to God, allowing you to have a spiritual awareness of His presence in every situation.

-- Acknowledge that you are the righteousness of God only because of the blood of Christ.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Psalms 5:11-12

-- Nehemiah 9:7-8

-- Psalms 89:34

-- 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

-- Matthew 5:8

-- Isaiah 55:8-9

-- Isaiah 48:10

-- Zechariah 13:9

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In this vital message, Apostle Otis B. Young shifts focus to a powerful truth: "The righteous are blessed and surrounded by favor." He challenges the common focus on seeking blessings and favor, asserting that when we prioritize living righteously according to God's Word, the blessing and favor will automatically pursue us. This righteousness isn't about mere outward appearances, but inner holiness, character, and integrity.

The Apostle highlights several key areas:

-- Righteousness as the Qualifier: The guarantee of blessing and a shield of favor (Psalms 5:12) is exclusively for those who live righteously, which includes holiness, sanctification, and obedience. -- The Shield of Favor: This favor is a comprehensive shield that protects against all forms of attack—from nervous breakdowns to assigned assassins—ensuring that no weapon formed shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). -- Condemning Word Curses: As servants of the Lord, believers have the heritage and ability to condemn every tongue that rises in judgment against them, reversing negative words and curses. -- The God Who Sees (El Roi): God sees what you are going through and has an appointed time for your deliverance, not just bringing you out but bringing you up and into a wealthy place (Genesis 16:13). -- Don't Lose Your Cry: Deliverance from all trouble is directly connected to the sincere, righteous "cry" of the believer (Psalms 34:17). When you stop praying, the enemy can hold you in bondage. -- Trust and Do Good: Instead of fretting or seeking vengeance against evil-doers, the righteous are instructed to trust in the Lord and do good—even to their enemies—allowing God to fight their battles (Psalms 37:1, 3).

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Psalms 5:12 (NIV) -- Psalms 23 -- Isaiah 54:17 -- Psalms 34:15-17 -- Genesis 16:13-14 -- Psalms 37:1-3

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Join Apostle Otis B. Young for a stirring word that redefines the relationship between righteousness and divine favor. This message is a profound call for believers to examine their character and integrity. Apostle Young emphasizes that shouting and dancing aren't substitutes for living right. The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, and true righteousness is about doing what is right in God's eyes, not just what is legal or convenient in the eyes of man. Discover how a life of genuine integrity and obedience unlocks a shield of favor that protects and prospers you, even when facing consequences or challenges.

The key points covered include:

-- Integrity: Doing what's right when nobody's looking; keeping your word; shutting down or leaving "messy" conversations. -- Obedience: Not just in the big things, but in small, everyday actions, like returning a grocery cart or choosing not to "clap back" at a rude person. -- The Shield of Favor: God's favor acts as a comprehensive shield against the enemy's attacks, protecting the righteous (Psalms 5:12). -- Blind Leading the Blind: Warning against following those who are spiritually blind, whether leaders or cultural influences like TikTok. -- Joseph's Example: Joseph's life shows that integrity and character attract favor and trust, causing everything he touched to prosper, even in prison. -- Sexual Discipline: Using Joseph's temptation as a powerful example of character—you must be ready to "run" from temptation, even when there are "no strings attached." -- Consequences and Favor: Righteous people are not exempt from consequences (like Joseph going to prison), but favor ensures that they are shielded and blessed within the difficulty.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Psalms 5:12 -- Genesis 15:1 -- Proverbs 14:12 -- Matthew 15:14 -- Genesis 39:2-6 -- Genesis 39:19-23

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In this timely and powerful message, Apostle Otis B. Young addresses the critical need for believers to walk in their true, authentic identity in Christ Jesus. Starting with the call to consecration and horizontal cleanup—resolving offense and relational issues—he lays the groundwork for an atmosphere of breakthrough, signs, and wonders. The core message exposes the enemy's master plan: spiritual identity theft. The enemy's goal is not just to steal your joy or finances, but to steal your spiritual identity, causing you to forget who you are as a child of God and a kingdom citizen.

Key Points from This Message:

-- Consecration is a Conducive Atmosphere: God calls for consecration because "he's up to something." It prepares you for the wonders he is ready to do. -- Clean Up Horizontally: Deal with offenses directly and alone. Don't believe the lie or allow small misunderstandings to escalate into major conflict. Great peace comes to those who love the Word, guarding them against offense. -- Your True Identity is 'Child of God': No title is better than being a son or daughter of God. Your identity should represent the Father and should not be wrapped up in a person, your past, or worldly values. -- Spiritual Identity Theft is Real: This is when deception causes Christians to adopt false identities based on past mistakes or lies, leading them to stop walking in kingdom authority. -- You Are a King's Kid, Not a "Dead Dog": Like Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9), many believers are living as peasants when they possess royal birthright privileges. You are the head, not the tail. -- Freedom from the Past: You are no longer in bondage to your past. Forgetting those things which are behind you is essential for moving forward into your new identity. -- A Seat at the King's Table: God has made room for you. Your new identity guarantees you a seat at the table to eat the best of the best—favor and blessing are being commanded to rest on your life!

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Joshua 3:5 -- Matthew 18:15 -- Psalms 119:165 -- 1 John 3 -- 2 Corinthians 5:17 -- Ephesians 4:22–24 -- 2 Samuel 9:3–11

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Apostle Otis B. Young brings an apostolic call to action, charging the listener to move beyond lip service and engage in a week of genuine, heart-changing repentance. The teaching begins with a powerful command to "Don't give up," even when circumstances are challenging, establishing a foundation of confident expectation in God's ability to heal and deliver.

The core of the message pivots on the need for spiritual cleansing and true change, especially among leaders and those who have been negatively influenced.

Key takeaways from this teaching include:

-- Confident Expectation: Move beyond mere arrogance or braggadocious talk and maintain a confident expectation that the God you serve is still a healer, a deliverer, and is able to do "exceedingly abundantly above all that you can ask." -- Breaking Bewitchment: Be aware of negative influences and "bad influences" that introduce false doctrines and bewitch the mind, pulling you away from the truth of the Word of God. The enemy wants you to change your mind concerning God's clear word. -- The Definition of Repentance: True repentance is the transformation of the heart and mind that is connected to a change in behavior, guided by a profound understanding of God's will—not simply going through religious formations. -- The Fire of the Holy Ghost: Seek a fresh baptism in the fire of the Holy Ghost to burn out everything that is not like God—every impurity, bad habit, and sin—so that you don't go back to the things you used to walk in. -- The Four Steps of Repentance: Repentance must be active and include four key steps: Acknowledge you were wrong, Accept correction, Make it right (if possible), and Continue in obedience. -- The Ripple Effect of Repentance: The repentance of a leader (like King Manasseh) causes a wave of repentance and cleansing to spread throughout the people and the land. Your decision to repent impacts everyone attached to you. -- Restoration is Attached to Repentance: Following genuine repentance, God restores the altars (prayer life) and enables you to build and do the work that is required.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Galatians 3:1 (KJV) -- Matthew 3:2 (KJV) -- Second Chronicles 33:10-17 (KJV)

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The H.A.S. Principle: Cleaning the Inside to Claim Your Overflow

Apostle Otis B. Young delivers a powerful word of instruction, calling believers to a season of radical internal preparation. Referencing the command to "consecrate yourselves for tomorrow," Apostle Young unpacks the necessity of being sanctified to cross over into our promised land. This is not about going on a temporary consecration, but establishing new normals of sanctification and holiness in our lives—a process that often involves painful pruning to bring about new growth.

Discover the three internal areas God is focused on in this season of preparation, the H.A.S. Principle:

-- H is for Heart: God is creating a clean heart, demanding forgiveness, as unforgiveness acts as a roadblock to your blessing.

-- A is for Attitude: Cultivate an attitude of gratefulness and confident expectation, moving beyond doubt and past disappointments.

-- S is for Spirit: Your spirit man must be renewed and remain pure. Like a dirty cup, a contaminated spirit cannot hold the new overflow God desires to pour out.

Apostle Young also addresses the common mistake of only cleaning the outside—a form of hypocrisy the Bible warns against—and stresses that a genuine work of God on the inside will automatically produce a transformed outward life. Learn how to address the "junk in your trunk" and embrace "Work on Me Week" to step into the impossibilities God is making possible.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Joshua 3:5

-- Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 (NIV)

-- Matthew 23:5

-- Matthew 23:23

-- Matthew 23:26

-- Matthew 23:27

-- Psalm 51:10

-- Matthew 6:14-15

-- Ephesians 4:26-27

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Apostle Otis B. Young challenges listeners to stop ignoring God's call to go higher—not just spiritually, but in their credit score, their way of thinking, and their level of prayer and worship. Using the powerful litmus test of Psalm 24, he lays out the qualifications for ascending the "mountain of the Lord" and entering the next dimension of life and ministry. This message is an earnest call to a necessary spiritual deep clean that will position you for God's automatic, undeniable favor.

Main Points for Going Higher:

-- God is calling you to a higher dimension—in prayer, worship, and evangelism, not just the pulpit.

-- Don't let comfortability or fear of the warfare associated with the next level stop your ascent. Get a "well made up mind" to serve Him.

-- Your ascent may require a pocket of loneliness as you rise, but there are people waiting for you on the higher dimensions.

-- Holiness is still right. It’s not about denomination or outward appearance; it’s a lifestyle, and your private life must match your public page.

-- The qualifications for ascending are clean hands and a pure heart, meaning: no idolatry, no lying, and dismissing yourself from gossip and contamination.

-- Clean hands means not touching things you shouldn't—like spreading gossip without the full background.

-- A pure heart means getting rid of deep-seated offenses and harboring no wicked thoughts.

-- The key to receiving is repentance. If you've dealt in witchcraft or any sin, God can still clean you up and use you, but you must repent and align with the Word.

-- When you meet these qualifications, you receive the automatic blessing—increase, promotion, healing, and favor will find you without you having to ask.

-- You will receive vindication from God; you won't have to clear your own name; God will handle it.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Psalm 24:3-4

-- 1 Chronicles 28:2-3

-- Jeremiah 4:14

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The Urgent Call for Character and Holiness

Apostle Otis B. Young delivers an uncompromising message centered on the essential role of character and holiness in the life of a believer, especially in an era where the church often prioritizes spiritual gifts over moral integrity. He starts with a stark observation: God may delay a blessing or a deliverance because the previous lesson wasn't learned, often due to a lack of genuine character. The core of his challenge is a call to moral and spiritual authenticity.

The Apostle emphasizes the need for:

-- Clean Hands and a Pure Heart: He explains that a heart that's "not right" leads to spiritual blockages—"blood clots in the realm of the spirit"—which hinder one's ability to serve, worship, and even pray effectively.

-- Resisting Compromise: He warns against being "so desperate for approval that you compromise." This includes compromising one's values by consuming filth on television, engaging in gossip, or cheating in academic life.

-- The Danger of Bad Company: Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15:33, Apostle Young stresses that "bad company corrupts good character." He clarifies that this "bad company" isn't always found outside the church; it can be fellow leaders or members whose compromised lifestyles can negatively influence others, including youth whose parents are their "bad company."

-- Knowing Your Identity: A strong sense of identity in Christ—as a "child of God" and a "chosen generation"—provides the backbone to resist peer pressure, whether it's avoiding private, inappropriate social media stories or standing firm against the temptation to join in sin.

-- Stopping the Sin Cycle: The message culminates in a powerful command: "Come back to your senses and stop sinning." He challenges the notion of a "new Holy Ghost" that makes one feel good but doesn't convict of sin, calling believers to return to the spiritual senses, holiness, and a lifestyle of accountability.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- 1 Corinthians 15:33-34

-- Ephesians 2:10

-- John 1:12

-- 1 Peter 2:9

-- James 4:7

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Apostle Otis B. Young's message calls believers to a greater level of faith and obedience, assuring them that God's blessings and appointed harvest are guaranteed for those who walk in righteousness. This teaching encourages a shift from an attitude of passive expectation to one of confident assurance, reminding us that God's timing is always perfect.

Key Points:

-- It's Harvest Time: If you have sown good seeds, you should be excited because your harvest, with your name on it, is coming. God is committed to recompensing you with interest.

-- God's Impeccable Timing: God is never late; He has impeccable timing. Sometimes a blessing is not denied, but simply on hold, because it's either not the right time or not good for you. He knows when you are mature enough to receive it and won't give you anything that would be a detriment to you.

-- You Were Chosen and Appointed: There are some things you do not have an option in the matter, because God chose and appointed you for a specific purpose. He saw something good in you and knows you can handle it. When you try to walk away, you'll find you can't, because He's got you in "holy ghost jail" until you surrender to His call.

-- Welcome Him, and Be Welcoming: Let Christ into your "boat," your life, and be welcoming to Him. When you let Him in, let Him rearrange your furniture and remove what doesn't belong. Similarly, be a welcoming host to others, as He's chosen you.

-- Honoring the Pour: Learn to honor the anointing and leadership poured into your life, not just the person. A dishonoring mouth will prevent you from receiving the blessings that God wants to give you through that leadership.

-- From Shallow to Deep: The church, and you as a believer, must move beyond shallow traditions, religion, and emotionalism and launch into deep waters. Miracles don't happen in the shallow end.

-- Nevertheless: Don't question God's instructions even if they don't make sense. Like Peter who said, "Nevertheless, at your word," obedience is key to unlocking your harvest.

Scriptures for Further Study:

-- Jeremiah 5:24

-- Psalms 84:11

-- Luke 5:3-7

-- John 1:10-11

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