Prophecy that Synchs Our Hearts with God’s
By Capazin Thornton
True Spirit infused prophecy synchs our hearts with God’s.
A couple of decades ago it was fairly common for believers to stand up in a church service and prophesy. Most times, an edifying, comforting, and encouraging word was spoken.
Less often, but more desired, were the times when someone stood up to prophesy and…BOOM! Suddenly there was a rumbling in the spirit, a spiritual earthquake, if you will. Similar to Acts 2:2, when suddenly a sound came from heaven like a mighty rushing wind!
I have been in church services and meetings where after dynamic heart-felt worship prophecy poured forth so powerfully that God’s sweet presence filled the room like a thick cloud. People stood in awe. Some got on their knees. Others lay prostrate in His presence. These were amazing life-changing moments that encouraged and strengthened the church.
Four Ways Prophecy is Expressed
While many people think of prophecy in terms of fore-telling the future (predictive prophecy makes up about one-third of Scripture), prophecy essentially and primarily is telling forth the mind, heart, and will of God.
In the New Testament prophecy is expressed four ways:
- Through the office and ministry of a prophet. (Eph 4:11; 1 Cor 12:28)
- Through one possessing a gift of prophecy. (Rom 12:6)
- Through any believer. (Joel 2:28; Rev 19:10)
- Through the manifestation of the Holy Spirit. (1 Cor 12:10)
Prophecy as a Manifestation of the Holy Spirit
This kind of prophecy does not originate in one’s mind. It is supernaturally prompted and inspired by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit moves on people He chooses at times He chooses to tell forth the message God wants spoken at that time.
What results is the spontaneous bubbling up and pouring forth of a divinely inspired communication that clearly expresses God’s heart, mind and will at a given moment.
It is as though God, watching and listening, interrupts the service to give us His real time perspective!
I have experienced this many times. While teaching sometimes from a prepared outline, suddenly, the Holy Spirit prompts me to make a shift and speak forth the now Word of the Lord. This also happens when I pray for people. God will shift the focus from praying for people to speaking powerfully into their lives.
Prophecy that Synchs our Hearts with God’s
All true prophecy spoken under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit will:
- Agree with Scripture (the more sure prophetic word)
- Glorify the Lord Jesus Christ
- Be liberating and transformational
- Draw people closer to God
- Lift up, build up, and stir up the hearers.
When God shows up through Holy Spirit inspired prophecy, we are ushered into a fresh alignment with His heart and purpose. Our focus becomes clear. We are moved to change. Our faith is ignited. We are enthused about advancing the kingdom of God.
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[Additional Scripture Ref: John 7:38; 1 Cor 14:3, 5, 12, 22-24; 1 Cor 12:7-11; 2 Pet 1:19]
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Do you earnestly desire manifestations of the Holy Spirit in your life and ministry? Please feel free to post your comments.
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Capazin Thornton is a Christian speaker, Bible teacher, and author in Orange County, California.
4 Responses
This is excellent, Cappi. I really think more people need to see this so they understand the fullest of what the Lord wants to do and can do in our lives!! Thank you so very much!!
Thank you. It was a bit challenging to condense this most important subject to a little over 500 words. I am glad it ministered to you. Of course, feel free to share):
I love your Spirit-Filled blogs! I can’t wait to receive them because they are encouraging and a true blessing to accompany my Bible study! Janice’ Smith is absolutely correct and I’m thankful that I was one of the fortunate people to read this and understand the fullest of what the Lord wants to do and can do in my life!!
LaMecia, thank you for your kind comments. If you like, I will add you to my group email so that you don’t miss a blog. It’s my desire to be a conduit for the Holy Spirit and write short articles that inspire, encourage, strengthen and motivate. Again, thanks for taking the time to read and respond to my blog.