Apostle Allison Smith Conliff delivers on the themes of spiritual warfare, unwavering faith, and divine restoration. The Apostle utilizes the biblical narrative of the twelve spies to contrast the disbelief of the ten with the loyalty of Caleb and Joshua, warning that a negative report can lead to decades of spiritual wandering. Encouraging the congregation to be radical and industrious, the Apostle shares personal stories of medical miracles and prophetic insights to demonstrate God’s active presence. The message emphasizes that radical obedience and a close relationship with God are necessary to overcome life's "giants" and reach one's destined season of breakthrough. Ultimately, it is a call for believers to reject fear and societal stigmas in favor of trusting God's word above all physical evidence.

This message challenges cultural stigmas by emphasizing that God’s call and anointing supersede human history, titles, and societal expectations. Apostle Allison uses several biblical leadership examples to illustrate how God chooses those whom society might otherwise disqualify.

The message directly addresses the stigma that a person’s family history or the circumstances of their birth determine their future. Apostle Allison highlights the biblical example of Jephthah, who was driven away by his family because he was the son of a prostitute. Despite this cultural rejection, when the people needed a leader who could fight, they were forced to return to the very man they had discarded. This is to show that God is a "father of all fathers" who heals the wounds of those who do not know their earthly parents and delivers them from their history.

Apostle Allison challenges the cultural and religious stigma against women in leadership, specifically female preachers. They argue that critics often have a "skewed" or "cultural" understanding of the Bible rather than a spiritual revelation. Key insights include:

• Anointing vs. Gender: The Apostle asserts that the anointing belongs to God, not to any individual man or woman, and God distributes it according to His will.
• Titles vs. Divine Word: The Apostle recounts being questioned by professionals because they are not a doctor or a lawyer, yet they have accomplished much through a "word from God" rather than a secular title.
• Cultural Rules: The message critiques "man-made rules" regarding dress, such as head coverings or specific styles of clothing, which are often mistaken for doctrine but are actually based on a misunderstanding of historical cultural settings.

Using the example of the twelve spies sent to explore the promised land, the message challenges the stigma of perceived inadequacy. While ten spies brought an "evil report" because they felt like "grasshoppers" next to giants, Joshua and Caleb refused to accept this self-stigmatization.

• Supernatural Ability: The Apostle explains that while humans are limited in their physical abilities, God provides supernatural ability to those the world rejects.
• Loyalty Over Majority Opinion: Caleb is highlighted as a leader with a "different spirit" who remained loyal to God’s word rather than the negative influence of the majority.

The message also challenges the stigma that leaders or "mighty" people are entitled or lazy. The Apostle notes that every leader God called was already engaged in diligent labor:

• David was tending animals.
• Elisha was plowing with oxen.
• Peter, James, and John were out fishing. The Apostle uses these examples to show that the church is not a place for laziness, and being "mighty for God" requires a willingness to work and give of oneself.

God’s call is like a master key that opens doors cultural locks were specifically designed to keep shut; it does not matter how the lock was made or who holds the traditional key, the master key of His anointing overrides the mechanism entirely.

Rec. Date: 29th Jan, 2023