A Great Word | Matt and Joel | Marriage Type and Shadow Part 1

Overview: We start with Joel's recent experiences with healing ministry and divine appointments, including encounters with prophets and miraculous healings in Vietnam. Discussions covered spiritual growth, prophetic ministry, and the importance of submission and unity in relationships, with Matthew sharing insights about marriage and apostolic headship. The group explored how spiritual gifts and character development can coexist, and concluded with messages about forgiveness, family time, and the role of submission in relationships.

Miraculous Healing in Vietnam
A trip to New York where Joel attended a healing event and met a prophet who has helped 400 churches in Asia. He described a miraculous healing of a man in Vietnam who was on a deathbed, involving spiritual warfare against a serpent spirit and the use of Ezekiel 37:1-14 for prayer. Joel also mentioned that the healing was confirmed by the man's wife, who reported that he was pain-free for the first time in years and felt energy in his atrophied muscles.

Joel shared his experience of a divine appointment at an airport where he listened to a prophetic message that led him to attend a tent revival event. The Holy Spirit confirmed his attendance through multiple signs, including a dream and a delayed flight, and Joel ended up speaking at the event. A prophet named Tigi prophesied over Joel, affirming his calling as a teacher and speaker, and Joel felt a strong sense of confirmation about his future ministry work.

Prophetic Ministry and Healing Encounters
Joel discussed his growing prophetic gifts and his understanding of Revelation 19:10 as a guiding verse for prophetic ministry. Matthew suggested using the railroad analogy to describe how this verse provides clear direction for the prophetic ministry, similar to how a train follows its tracks. Joel expressed gratitude for Matthew's insights and shared his joy in participating in God's work, describing it as a fun and fulfilling experience.

Forgiveness and Spiritual Growth
Joel shared a message from the Holy Spirit about forgiveness in heaven and the importance of repentance and releasing unforgiveness. He discussed his interactions with others and how they helped him identify and overcome pride. Joel and Matthew explored the concept of God's glory shining on believers and how it can reveal hidden sins. They also discussed the role of trials and testing in spiritual growth and the importance of using spiritual gifts for obedience and assignment.

Double Anointing and Spiritual Growth
Joel and Matthew discussed Joel's recent experience of receiving a double anointing during a healing ministry event, which has led to powerful healing and deliverance encounters. They explored the topic of spiritual gifts and character, with Matthew sharing insights from "God's Generals" about how spiritual gifts can coexist with personal challenges and failures.

Marriage Prioritization in Ministry
Marriage as a reflection of Christ and the church. Matthew shared his personal journey of learning to prioritize his marriage over ministry activities, recognizing that his wife's perspective and feedback were crucial in assessing the health of their marriage. He emphasized the importance of listening to one's spouse and understanding that a healthy marriage reflects the relationship between Christ and the Church. Matthew also discussed how his realization of these principles led to a reformation of his ministry approach, highlighting that a strong marriage can serve as a source of blessing and spiritual multiplication for others.

Marital Transformation Through Submission
Matthew shared his personal experience of submitting to apostolic headship and how this change led to a flow of grace in his marriage, transforming it from a democratic model to one of clear leadership and submission. He emphasized that while sincerity is important, concrete actions are needed for true transformation. Matthew also discussed how women can support their marriages by identifying and addressing the devil's accusations against their husbands, suggesting that physical changes can remove these accusations and strengthen the marital relationship.

Family, Submission, and Healing
Joel encouraged everyone to surprise their husbands or wives. He discussed the concept of submission, emphasizing what Matt had shared earlier in that wives should first submit to the Lord, which will help them submit to their husbands. Joel also shared a personal example about compromising with his wife to spend time together, and stressed the importance of addressing complaints and removing bitterness. The group discussed how submission and serving husbands can lead to positive changes in relationships. Joel reviewed the recent healing miracle in Vietnam and explained how he uses Scripture to pray for others. The conversation ended with a prayer for submission and obedience to God's plan for relationships.