We need to understand that not every Prophetic word given to us will be from God - we are humans. So when we receive a word, the first thing to do is examine it.
Examine the word
And don’t be one who scorns prophecies, but be faithful to examine them by putting them to the test, and afterward hold tightly to what has proven to be right.
1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 TPT
A lot of people out of fear despise prophecy. We've already established that prophecy is not a bad thing, it is not wrong.
When someone gives you a word, thank them and take the word. Now when I say take, I do not mean accept all. Just collect the word somewhere (probably write down or save)
Then go back and examine what is said carefully.
Now here is the thing, this process of examining should be done regardless of who gave the word.
Even if it is Apostle Paul that appears and give you a Prophetic word, you must examine it.
If you get it directly from the spirit, you must examine it still.
If it is from someone you don't like or someone that has given a prophecy to you before that turned out false, still examine it.
We already discussed how to authentify that a prophecy is from God, so check the notes there for this part.
After examining, what is said might not be against the word of God but it doesn't look right for you or look like it is yours, just write it down and pray over it.
If it is yours, when the time you will need it comes, you will be reminded.
I've seen cases where I tell someone something and they are like, I can't relate, it is not for me.
Then after a long time, they come back to say, ehnehn Remi, that thing you said that time, it is happening now o. Please, can you tell me the remaining thing you said that day? I've forgotten
Most likely, I've forgotten too cos my memory is yet to carry all of my own personal prophecies before we talk of yours.
If you are given a word and you can't relate at that time or you don't understand, please write it down.
Examine and still pray over it. In due time, everything will make sense.
Sometimes someone will tell you something, some part will be scriptural and the other part wrong, this doesn't mean you should throw everything said away.
Pray over everything.
Ask God the unscriptural part, if the person misinterpreted from their own knowledge of what was shared and what part of the prophecy belongs to you.
So the basics when you get a prophecy are:
1. Thank the person
2. Don't be rude to them even if you can't relate
3. Go and examine on your own
4. If you have access, give feedback to the person that gave the prophecy (might not include all details). This is to also encourage them and help them trust the spirit revealing to them even when things don't make sense
If the prophecy is false, ignore it. Don't brand the person false prophet all around town
It could be you giving a prophecy that is not correct tomorrow, this doesn't make you a false prophet.
So just assume that was an error on their side except the Lord reveals otherwise
In religion, a false prophet is one who falsely claims the gift of prophecy or divine inspiration, or to speak for God, or who makes such claims for evil ends
How to Examine The word
- Is it scriptural?
-Did it edify, exhort or comfort me?
-What was the spirit the word came in? Is it consistent with the nature of Christ?
-is all of the prophecy or just a part of it from God?
-How does it affect my life, family, job, commitments, etc?
-Does this word destroy or bring life?
-Is it condemning or convicting?
-Does it glorify Jesus
After examining, next 2 steps is
-What is the Interpretation?
-Do I need to take action immediately or apply something now?
For interpretation, most times we like to rely on the person that gave the word but I've found that it is not every time they get interpretation for the word they give.
Sometimes, they are just here to give a word and go. Don't force an interpretation out of them to avoid wrong interpretations.
If they don't know the interpretation, it is fine. It is your prophecy. Go and ask the Spirit to interpret
The minute we receive a word, we enter a Prophetic process in our lives. We must do something with the word received. We have to allow the spirit to lead us here, to know when to take action and what action to take.
Three steps in the Prophetic process
For prophecy to be fulfilled in our lives, there are steps we should follow.
So many times we get a word and nothing happens after. We know the word was truly for us but somehow it didn't come to pass.
Usually, prophecy doesn't give us the inevitable, what it gives us is potential. Prophecy is God speaking forth His mind/will/plan for a particular situation
What we do with it and how we respond to God's will that has been made known most times determines if and when it comes to pass.
1. The revelation
This is the stage of the prophetic word or message received. God's will send/relay to us.
2. The Interpretation
Now that we have received the word, it is important to know the meaning. Gain more insight into what you've heard/received. Know what God is trying to say exactly, His timing and what the prophecy means for you.
3. Application
Now that we know/understand the meaning of the message, what do we do?
Our response to prophecies most times determines what happens next.
E.g
Like 100 people get a Prophetic word for me that I'm going to be a billionaire in 2020. Of course, I will jump at this and be happy.
I start singing up and down I'm gonna be a billionaire, billionaire ye yee 🎶
I don't ask God if I should look for work or if it's the Holy Spirit inspiring me to do something that will bring billions my way. Or probably He is directing me to certain people
I sleep away 2020 while waiting to be a billionaire (my enemy please, not me 🙄)
100% certain that this my enemy here is not ready to be a billionaire. And might not become a billionaire that year.
So it's very important to ask God what next after getting to know His will.
Ask Him what is expected of you for this to be fulfilled.
Do we need training or preparation?
What changes do we need to make?
What area of our lives should we apply the word?
What time should we apply what is revealed?
( Timing is key also)
It's important to stay in prayer and follow God's lead into His will that He revealed.
Other keys include:
-Being accountable and let your authorities work with you.
If you get a word that you will become a king, it doesn't mean you should start disrespecting the present King or acting anyhow. Submit to those above you even if you feel the plan God has revealed for you is bigger than them.
- Timing as I said earlier is very important
- Always hold up your word and your course of action to scripture.
- Never stop praying
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