Hey Sandra, great to hear from you! The key issue with prophets is trust. It is not unusual for churches/people to be leery of prophets because prophets often say what no one wants to hear. However, trust can be built over time through relationships. If people in the church recognize the fruit of faithfulness in the prophet's life, then they are more inclined to hear what that person has to say. People have to see that the prophet is in no way trying to promote themselves - the prophet communicates God's message often at great cost to self. But this shows the veracity of it. Scripture teaches us not to despise the prophet or put out the Spirit's fire, but churches are called to discerningly "test the spirits" and interpret the prophetic pronouncement. Don't get discouraged but be faithful with the messages you believe God has put on your heart!
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Hey Sandra, great to hear from you! The key issue with prophets is trust. It is not unusual for churches/people to be leery of prophets because prophets often say what no one wants to hear. However, trust can be built over time through relationships. If people in the church recognize the fruit of faithfulness in the prophet's life, then they are more inclined to hear what that person has to say. People have to see that the prophet is in no way trying to promote themselves - the prophet communicates God's message often at great cost to self. But this shows the veracity of it. Scripture teaches us not to despise the prophet or put out the Spirit's fire, but churches are called to discerningly "test the spirits" and interpret the prophetic pronouncement. Don't get discouraged but be faithful with the messages you believe God has put on your heart!
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Posted in: Classis Renewal - Church Planting and Revitalization Need to Go Together
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