Learn everything that you need to know about the prophetic today. Get to know how you can activate, grow, and operate in this powerful spiritual gift from God. There are many gifts from the Holy Spirit but that to prophesy or speak forth the mind of God for encouragement, exhortation, and comfort is an outstanding one (1 Corinthians 14:3). Perhaps you were not aware but the New Testament Prophetic gift is not only about revealing future events or displaying past events with a greater understanding. It also has to do with boldly witnessing the teachings of Jesus Christ with power. In order words, it has to do with teaching the gospel with the evident miraculous and wonder working power of the Holy Spirit.

Apostle Paul encourages us in 1 Corinthians 14:1 that we should strive for love and set our hearts on obtaining spiritual gifts especially the Gift of Prophecy or speaking God’s message. This is because this gift greatly benefits the whole of Christ’s Holy Church. If we should earnestly seek to speak God’s message with all our hearts, He will eventually fill our mouths with what to say whenever need arises. You can be certain that God is still saying something. He wants to fill you with encouraging words for our fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord. The lord wants to use you and manifest His presence in the midst of His people.

Prophetic today in the modern Church

It is certain that the prophetic today is not a gift which is welcomed by all Churches talk less of individuals. Many reject it because of its complex nature to understand and operate within. While others suppress it because of the past errors or mistakes that they had encountered in trying to operate in it. Many as well have misused it and led to undesired consequences. On the other hand, many are claiming to be prophetic whereas they are not. Many obtain Satanic powers and appear to be Holy fro the outside in order to derail the faiths of many with their abilities to tell the future as well as past events.

In short, there are many false prophets out there just as Jesus Christ had foretold thereby calling on us to be careful. Due to this, many Churches have completely rejected this office in the body of Christ. But is this the right thing to do? Jesus Christ had warned us to be careful and not to reject or suppress any of the gifts from the Holy Spirit. These gifts are meant to fortify and strengthen us for the Christian service of working in God’s vine yard. However, the prophetic today is taking a different dimension of growth, fire, and might in the lives those who have welcomed and not suppressed it.

Prophets today

Prophets today are there in our midst proclaiming God’ message on daily basis. It won’t make sense for us to get deep into the prophetic without first making it clear that there are Prophets today in our midst. Many have been misled to believe that there are no more prophets these days. If you are doubting, check your Bible and you’ll find out about the New Testament prophetic lineage which started with early prophets like Agabus, Judas, and Silas who came after the death of Jesus Christ and John the Baptist.

We can read about them from Acts 11:27-28 – “About that time some prophets went from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of them, named Agabus, stood up and by the Power of the Holy Spirit predicated that a severe famine was about to come over all the Earth. (It came when Claudius was Emperor)” Acts 21:10 – “We had been there for several days when a prophet named Agabus arrived from Judea” And Acts 15:32 – “Judas and Silas who were themselves prophets, spoke a long time with them, giving them courage and strength” This clearly make us to know that John the Baptist was not the last prophet.

Different types of prophetic operations and callings

We cannot understand the prophetic today without first learning the different types prophetic operations and callings. The Bible tells us that there are different gifts and callings (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). Each of these is freely given by the Holy Spirit for the good of the Church and society in general. In addition, these gifts are also given to better prepare us for our christian duty as we work in the Lord’s vine yard.

We’ll backup our subsequent points and views with the following Biblical passages and verses. 1 Corinthians 12:28-30 – “In the Church, God has put all in place: in the first place Apostles, in the second place Prophets, and in the third place Teachers; then those who perform Miracles, followed by those who are given the Power to Heal or Speak in Strange Tongues. They are not all Apostles or Prophets or Teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles.” Eph 4:11-13 – “It was he who “gave gifts”; He appointed some to be Apostles, others to b Prophets, others to be Evangelists, others to be Pastors and Teachers. He did this to prepare all God’s people for the work of Christian service.” 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 – “Do not restrain the Holy Spirit; do not despise inspired messages. Put all things to the test: keep what is good and avoid every kind of evil.”

Generalities on prophetic operations and callings

The Gift of prophecy includes different types of prophetic callings. It is worth noting here that not everyone who prophesies is called to operate in the ministerial office of the prophet. A prophet is one who comes with a prenatal calling from God. It’s a grace from God which does not depend on the actions or efforts of the person being called or chosen. That’s why you cannot work your way to the prophetic ministry. It’s not something that you earn due to human effort. Such a calling is generally recognized by the elders in the Church.

It is worth noting here that the calling to operate in the prophetic office is not something automatic. That’s why the individual will have to learn how to go about and efficiently grow in this gift. We must also add here that the gift on its own is not all that is needed to operate in the prophetic office. And that’s why a person can be called yet he/she is unable to fully operate or walk in this governmental office in the body of Christ due to issues of poor character, unfaithfulness although they might be able to prophesy accurately.

Spirit of prophecy

The spirit of prophecy has greatly influenced the prophetic today. You might be asking yourself what’s the spirit of prophecy? It has to do with the release of a temporal prophetic unction in a particular area or gathering of people who are worshiping or praising God for His Holiness, Goodness, and Might. This was what happened with Saul’s soldiers who met with the company of prophets praising God in the desert. The atmosphere was filled with the prophetic unction that not just the prophets prophesied but even the soldiers were moved by the spirit of God to speak forth His mind.

Here, even people who have never prophesied can prophesy. But in most cases, this is usually temporal. Excerpt that the individual later grows his/her spiritual level through God’s teachings. In most cases, mature Christians can easily be overtaken by the spirit of prophecy. By overtaking here, we do not mean that the person won’t be able to control him/herself. For Apostle Peter said that the spirit of the prophet is subject to the prophet. We rather mean that the individual will have an urge to speak out words of encouragements, exhortation, and comfort just as mentioned by Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 14:3. This also applies for someone who is working in the prophetic ministry. At some point in time, they’ll be more yielding to hearing the Holy Spirit because of the prophetic atmosphere in which they work.

The Gift of Prophecy

In most cases, the Gift of Prophecy develops in the person who took the spirit of prophesy serious. In order words, he/she prayed and requested for it from God. And they remained under the light of God’s righteousness through Jesus Christ as they grew the more in their spiritual lives. The Gift of prophecy is seen to manifest more in the lives of those who regularly practice and grow in the spirit of prophecy.

Whatever the case, we must add here that your character takes your gift to a higher level.That’s why you’ll have to remain humble before God and men. Respect your spiritual leaders who are helping you on how to grow in this spiritual gift. Pay attention to their corrections and learn to welcome their points of views too. Always remember that the words of the New Testament Prophets must be tested just as recommended by Apostle Paul. That’s why it’s advisable to bring forth the inspired messages before your church elders for analysis.

Ministerial office of the Prophet

The ministerial office of the prophet is a unique and special gift which comes before you are even born into this world. It is an unmerited favor from God on your life. God chooses people and blesses them with this gift so that they can fully witness the gospel of Jesus Christ with the power of the Holy Spirit. Such people are the gifts to other men. It generally requires an anointing to operate in this gift. Being the last prophetic level, it takes many years of preparation and equipment before God can fully release you into this ministry.

When God calls you, He will definitely prepare ou for all the obstacles and challenges that lay ahead of you before your release else it’ll be a dangerous mission for you. That’s why you should not find it strange that you’ve been waiting for over years but nothing is happening. God’s time is generally the best and He knows why He hasn’t released you yet. Those around you generally confirm this call in your life from the manifestations of God through you.

Those in this level are called to serve and lay their lives for Jesus Christ and the Gospel. Prophets generally work together with the other ministers in the Body of Christ for better achievements. Prophets are called to serve within and out of the Church. They can run ministries which are usually accompanied by the mighty power of God through Deliverance, Healing, and many wonders.

Developing and operating in the prophetic today

The chief key into the prophetic is love. Nothing defines God best as love. God is love. And loving God means loving his people. It means having God’s heart for the people. A bitter and offended heart cannot operate in the prophetic today. God will definitely reveal things which have never been heard nor seen to those who have dedicated their lives in loving him.

You’ll obviously gain much in the prophetic by spending time with those who are more than you in this spiritual gift. In other words, we’ll say that the environment in which you regularly spend time has a lot to play in your spiritual growth. It is without doubt that a medical school is more likely to produce a medical doctor same as a university is more likely to produce a university graduate. Environments play a lot in who and what you become. Hence, always choose wise.

You’ll certainly grow in the prophetic if you remain faithful to God and regularly get soaked with His written word in the Bible. The Bible says that the truth revealed by Jesus Christ is the Spirit of Prophecy (Revelation 19:10). So if you are serious about growing in the prophetic you must get drunk with this revealed truth and for sure, it will start flowing from you at will under the directives of the Holy Spirit. Just as we previously mentioned, you must be patient enough to wait on God’s time because it is definitely the best. Do not be discouraged, rather find it as a reason to pray the more and fast the more. Be ready to carry your cross at any moment and follow Jesus Christ wherever he leads you to.