Personal Prophecy: How Much Can We Trust It?
Conclusion
To derive the greatest benefit from the prophetic gift, we must avoid the extremes of a too-controlled or an uncontrolled prophetic ministry. A too-controlled approach will quench the gift altogether while and uncontrolled approach will inevitably lead to misuse, abuse and disaster. Mature pastoral guidance that both values the prophetic gift and understands the potential pitfalls therein is indispensable.
With an open and mature approach to personal prophecy, perhaps Paul’s description of a genuine prophetic meeting in 1 Corinthians 14:24-25 can be realized in our own gatherings. He says that when the unlearned or unbelievers come into a meeting where the prophetic gift is flowing freely, as they listen, their secret thoughts will be laid bare, and they will fall down on their knees and worship God, declaring, God is really among you. May leaders seek God’s guidance in shepherding this powerful gift so that people both inside and outside the church may be challenged and edified through the gift of prophecy.
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Reprinted with permission from Ministries Today, September/October 2004. Copyright Strang Communications Co., USA. All rights reserved. www.MinistriesToday.com
Category: Spirit, Winter 2007
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