The Purpose of Prophecy by Pam Clark
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By Pam Clark
The purpose of prophecy is to reveal and lift up Jesus, not man. Too many want to make it about the focus on people, and long lines will form to receive a word, but they mostly want a word about them and not their purpose in Him. Truth is, you will never be happy or content with a word from another human, because you will judge it against that human. But when you are really seeking Him, you will hear that word however it comes, and know deep within and with conviction that it is Him. He has a way of speaking to our hearts in a way that changes us and gets our attention. It will be supernatural!
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The purpose of prophecy is to reveal and lift up Jesus, not man. Too many want to make it about the focus on people, and long lines will form to receive a word, but they mostly want a word about them and not their purpose in Him.
Truth is, you will never be happy or content with a word from another human, because you will judge it against that human. But when you are really seeking Him, you will hear that word however it comes, and know deep within and with conviction that it is Him. He has a way of speaking to our hearts in a way that changes us and gets our attention. It will be supernatural!
And because it is about Jesus and not human individuals, confirmations will come that speak of Him, and you will find the fitting in the true and global Body, not just in a certain group. A greater purpose will speak, and it will drive you to find that completion to the fullness of it being accomplished where the Lord gets the glory and praise, and you are glad He does.
It's not wrong to ask questions and seek answers. But your best answers and responses will come from a pure heart that seeks purpose. And if that purpose is Jesus, and eternal life, you will get your best answers and responses.
Don't feel bad if you don't always get "a word." A bad or wrong word can be worse! True prophets know when to speak. Their silence can be for His reasons. God wants to establish you in Truth and holiness and sometimes He wants to put a demand on you to come up to that higher and better and stronger place before He gives you more!
God is never ending. Learn to enjoy His Life! It is everlasting.
Pam Clark
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What are you looking for? It's good to make a wish list and be very real. But then take it to the Lord and His Word and discern how "on track" you are. It can be humbling, but it also can be VERY HELPFUL! Then do your best to understand what His will is from His Word and get some things reconciled. It is probably NOT as bad as what you thought! The Word will reveal to you what you CAN do - it will give instruction and encouragement! See how Jesus spoke to people in the four books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John of the Bible. He reached them!
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I am not (on purpose) going to act like I am anything or anyone that I am not. I see a lot of people who act bigger than their calling and this "aura" surrounds them like what happened to THEM is better than others. This SO DEFEATS the Cause of Christ in His Redemption work! Some just can't resist that, and then they make all these "special distinctions" that set them apart from others! That is the spirit of the Pharisees!!! I don't know if Americans or others can get cured of that or not! I am strong in my gift now, because of my sincere efforts, but it wasn't always that way!
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Prophecy is not magic. In fact, it is not a skill, although some are experienced in it. But that is not the strength of it. Prophecy is not "man" controlled or "man" originated words of God. Prophecy is words of God expressed through man, and the gift is God originated. I believe God would be pleased if everyone could speak the oracles of God because it would mean that they are close enough to Him to do it! Because God is a Spirit, the words of God are close to His Heart, and relate to His will and His intentions. True prophetic words are not meant to show off about the future or anything else but His will, but prophetic words are communications of His will.
