Assigned places of spiritual jurisdiction are called “metrons” A Greek word for measure. The Apostolic dimension of a local governing church activate and empowers every believer as a sent-one to invade and occupy God-given metrons.
“For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring (judging) themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure (metron) of the rule (kanon) which God hath distributed to us, a measure (metron) to reach even unto you” 2 Corinthians 10:12-13).
This is a revealing scripture. The Greek word “metron” means a portioned-off measure, determined extent, measure, or limit. The Greek word “kanon” means a rule or line, a fixed space within limits where one’s power of influence is confined, an assigned province, one’s sphere of activity, or limit of authority or jurisdiction. A metron is clearly defined as a measured-out boundary. It can be likened to a fenced in area (kanon) of authority or an assigned territory. This same area (metron) would also be known as a place of spiritual jurisdiction and influence assigned to a local church, person, ministry, apostolic team, etc., by the Holy Spirit.
So a metron is a target area, a place where one has an assigned scope of ministry and spiritual influence, a marked-off territory, a place of focused spiritual and natural activity, a place with marked-off boundaries, a territory with specific limits of assignment and responsibilities known as kanon, or place of spiritual jurisdiction. Simply stated, your metron is your place of ministry assignment and responsibility. You will be the most effective in ministry when you are planted in your assigned sphere, or metron.
