What is prophecy?
All prophecy is spoken from the inspiration of God and not from man’s own mind, wisdom or understanding.
It is the Spirit of God that enables us to hear His voice, feel His heart and see into the unseen realm.
We cannot prophesy without the unction of the Holy Spirit.
We see this in this scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21
“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.”
Prophecy is also described in 1 Corinthians 2:13
“This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit taught words”
Prophecy is a gift of grace that is available to all believers.
1 Corinthians 12:11 says that the Holy Spirit gives the gifts as He wills.
We are given a measure of grace to operate in the prophetic.
For some it may come easier than others, for others they may have to really work at it to grow it.
But by surrounding yourself in a community of prophetic people and taking every opportunity to listen for the Holy Spirit, your prophetic gifting will grow.
I believe that everybody has the ability to prophesy but not all people will choose to prophesy.
Because it's the Holy Spirit that gives us revelation in the first place, all believers can do it.
Modern-day prophecy should be there to encourage, strengthen and comfort people.
1 Corinthians 14:1 says
“Pursue love, and eagerly spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed no one understands ; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.
But he who prophesies speaks edification and encouragement and comfort to men. He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification.”
As a prophetic people we are there to build up, inspire, strengthen, fortify, promote growth, refresh, admonish and console our brothers and sisters in Christ and those around us in our daily lives.
We hear God’s heart for people, we feel His heart for people, we see through His eyes for people so that they can know how loved they are, and that the Father sees them. Very often it may be a word of wisdom for their circumstances.
James 3:17
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.”
So what do you do with your prophetic words?
Write your words down, or record them on your phone as they are given and listen to them so that you can pray about them.
Recognise that prophetic words are partial,
1 Corinthians 13:9 “We know in part and we prophesy in part.”
This means that the prophetic word we have received is not the complete picture but a partial word that God has highlighted for you in this time.
Ask God for further insight, counsel and revelation on how you can partner with what He has said in order to bring it to pass. It is our responsibility to actively pursue what God has spoken.
We “war and wrestle” with that word by praying over it, declaring it and lifting it up to God for Him to watch over it to perform it.
2 Peter 1:19
We also have the prophetic word confirmed, and you will do well to heed as a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Some words are for the far off future and need careful prayer, discernment and wisdom. We can pray for discernment of the times to bring them into fruition.
A prophetic word will give you insight into God’s heart and will for your life.
A prophetic word will always align with both the written Word of God, the bible, and His heart and character.
If a prophetic word suggests an action, this should always be confirmed with scripture backing and the Holy Spirit’s leading within you.
We have a once a month prophetic ministry onlline call which is open to anyone who wants ministry. Please use the contact form for more details.
We have a prophetic online community once a week where we do activations for those who want to get more practice in the prophetic.
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