There is a difference in
being a prophet and being able to prophesy.
Paul says, not all are prophets, but I would that you all prophesy. NEW Testament prophesy is giving out a good
word or words that come out of your spirit that you have heard from the Holy
spirit. In a sense you speak “for
God.” Prophesy should edify, build up,
encourage and usually is for the future not always for this moment.
OLD Testament Prophets were
often angry and disturbed by their world at large, and the local sins of the
people. They usually foretold of
punishment and doom that would come unless the people repented and served the
True God.
We must prophesy from the NEW
Covenant where God desires that our words bring peace, comfort and not
turmoil. We know in part and prophesy in
part. Although God does reveal his
knowing, by other gifts; “words of knowledge” about the past and/or future, or
“words of wisdom,” for the present of future, simple prophesy is different.
NEW Testament prophesy is to
build up the body and to also gently encourage those persons with out Jesus to
turn to the knowledge of Christ as Lord.
I spent five days under
anointed teachers who expounded the Word of God and also shared many of their
personal experiences. Kris Vallotton was
the main speaker and you might be interested in subscribing to his blog to hear
direct from him. http://krisvallotton.com/blog/
Kris also has messages on
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEj6s57kUuo
Our registration fee included
several books, and 5 days of ministry, including practice using your gifts and connecting with others. The thrust was to develop a Kingdom Culture with the Spiritual gifts in evidence.
Naturally, I came away with
other books, and a DVD by Daniel McCollam from VacaVille , CA
Dano has some teaching on
youTube you might enjoy: How to see an increase in the supernatural - - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTe7ZauJezs
At the conference, we began each day at 8:00 am
with small groups of about 50, where we could connect with others and
share. Our early morning leader was
Erika Jay, and she is now connecting to us by e-mail and face book: Then on to main session at 10:00 am; With
praise and worship for about an hour, then teaching. Break for lunch then more ministry at 1:00
pm. Again divided into 3 work shops
(your choice) at 3:00 pm. Break for
dinner, then end of day ministry at 7:00 pm with praise and worship for about
an hour then teaching until around10:00 pm.
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This post and thoughts bring some verses to mind: Heb 1:1-3 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
1 Corinthians 13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
1 Cor 13:8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
Matthew 10:3 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
2 Corinthians 1:21-22 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
1 Corinthians 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
So, only the return of Christ (Prince of Peace) will there be true Peace Reigning on this earth, and He is the only One who can bring in the Kingdom - since he's the King! "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts." God is God of the OT and NT and will bring in His Kingdom when He it's time.
Sounds like quite the gathering you're having! May your time be sealed in His Truth and Spirit! Rejoice!
Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.
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