This is a continuation of the nine-part series, I’d Like to Prophesy, But…
Click on the following links for earlier articles: Part II-1, Part II-2, Part II – 3, Part II-4, Part II- 5, Part II-6, Part II-7, Part II-8, Part II – 9, Part II- 1o, Part II- 11 and Part II-12.
Why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say? (Luke 6:46)
The excitement in the near future will be how God turns the 90% of believers who do not really care about or believe in prophecy or prophets into gung-ho enthusiasts of prophetic words.
Now, there’s a part of me which believes, “Oh boy! This is going to be lots of fun.”
But also, a stodgy realist lives within me who often reminds, “Don’t kid yourself! It will be a lot of work!”
So, I’m ready to enjoy myself, but also, I’m prepared to roll my sleeves up and work. How about you?
You see, we can study and know the written and revealed word from Genesis to Revelation, and still not be prepared for what’s coming our direction three months or a year from now. Because where in the Bible does it state that terrorists are planning nuclear attacks on San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle or your city?
Yes, there are general scriptures which we can draw strength from, but there are no specific ones for our needs right now in America.
And if the Father does not change and Jesus does not change, and therefore, the Holy Spirit does not change, then what about the following:
But when He, the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. (John 16: 13)
How can the Holy Spirit possibly fulfill His ministry without prophetic words, or even specialists who are called prophets? It’s not possible, right?
If we believers are really going to do what Jesus says to do, so that houses are built on rocks and ready for every storm, then we must learn about and listen for prophetic words. Because the alternative is that our house will collapse in the midst of the storms.
And then what happens to our loved ones and our neighbors?
(Conclusion, but will be continued in the future.)
Larry Who 
I so appreciate your messages. This week I became aware of a verse through Patricia King’s XP media: “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law.” (Deut. 29:29 NAS)
Although I’ve read Deuteronomy several times, I’d never noticed those words–until prophetically highlighted. Simply put, in order to “observe all the words”–God’s Word–we need revelation. Jesus said much to His disciples they didn’t understand, and they said much to us we don’t understand–until we receive a revelation. And His revelation comes both individually and corporately. Most Christians appreciate the personal prophesy aspect of God’s voice–even if they don’t call it prophesy. It’s basic to following God’s leading.
So, there are things we simply know because we hear God speak to our hearts. The corporate asepct is something else, but we also know God can cross our boundaries.
Solveig,
Thanks. That’s is so enlightening.
I also appreciated Solveig’s comment! and your series too! Will get my sleeves rolled up . . .:)