Understanding the prophetic voice of God!

“Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:20

Prophesy is vital to understand for all believers. God speaks prophesy through the Holy Spirit to His people. Never doubt the prophetic voice of God. 

Jesus wants you to be open to hear and accept His prophetic words. He does not want you to despise or disparage prophesy. 

Many people have been injured over false prophesy in the Body of Christ. They accept and act upon prophesy and nothing turns out to be true. 

The first truth about prophesy is to listen attentively and then file away the prophesy. Thank God for speaking to you and ask Him to confirm His words to you.

Secondly, God will test you through prophesy. This is where things get complicated. God wants you to be obedient to His voice but you don’t want to make a fool of yourself. 

Here is a good suggestion to follow concerning prophesy. When God tells you to take a friend out to lunch respond with obedience. If He asks you to make a radical or life changing decision put on the brakes. 

At times, God will speak to you about something He wants you to do. Don’t worry about forgetting His request in the busyness of life. The Holy Spirit will continually remind you until you are compliant. 

Test prophesy against the written Word in the Bible. They have to be consistent because God never changes.

Ask God to give you a sign confirming the prophesy. 

Pray and be open to seeking the counsel of mature Spirit filled believers. 

Hold on to what is good but remember prophesy is about the future and a thousand years is like one day with God. The prophesy may take many years to come into fruition. 

Prophesy is the omniscient voice of God reassuring you He keeps His promises.

You and I need to be grounded in the reality of our salvation today. Let God bring the prophesy to you in His perfect timing!