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7\u00a0But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.<\/em> 8\u00a0For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;<\/em> 9\u00a0To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;<\/em> 10\u00a0To another the working of miracles; to another\u00a0prophecy<\/strong>; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:<\/em> 11\u00a0But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.<\/em>— 1 Corinthians 12:7-11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gift of prophecy is one of the important gifts of God. The gift is prominent in both the Old and NewTestament. The word “prophecy” is the Greek word propheteia which meant the gift to interpret the will of God or a divine utterance. Prophets which are ones who speak by divine inspiration. All prophets have at least two of the three of the revelation gifts plus the gift of prophecy The revelation gifts are the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge and discerning of spirits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10\u00a0And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of\u00a0thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the\u00a0testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.<\/strong><\/em> — Revelation 19:10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10\u00a0Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come\u00a0unto you:<\/em> 11\u00a0Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand\u00a0the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.<\/em> 12\u00a0Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported\u00a0unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the\u00a0angels desire to look into.<\/em> — 2\u00a0Peter 1:10-12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

20\u00a0Knowing this first, that\u00a0no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.<\/strong><\/em> 21\u00a0For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but\u00a0holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Ghost.<\/em>— 2\u00a0Peter 1:20-21<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The testimony Of Jesus is spirit of prophecy. The Spirit of Christ was in every prophecy of the old testament scripture. The Spirit of Christ inspires the spirit of prophecy. The old testament prophecies did not come by the will of the prophets. The prophecies came the prophets as mysteries and those same prophecies become revelations to us. The prophecies of old mostly foretold of Christ and His sufferings and its effect on the nations of the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be <\/strong><\/em>fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

45\u00a0Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,<\/em> 46\u00a0And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:<\/em> 47\u00a0And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.<\/em> 48\u00a0And ye are witnesses of these things.<\/em> — Luke 24:44-48<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus declared that He was prophesied about in the law, the prophets, and the psalms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prophecy in the Law of Moses<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

17\u00a0And the\u00a0Lord\u00a0said unto me, They have well spoken that which they have spoken.<\/em> 18\u00a0I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.<\/em> 19\u00a0And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.<\/em> — Deuteronomy 18:17-19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prophecy in the Prophets<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

14\u00a0Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.<\/em> — Isaiah 7:14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prophecy in the Psalms<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 The\u00a0Lord\u00a0said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.<\/em> 2\u00a0The\u00a0Lord\u00a0shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.<\/em> 3\u00a0Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.<\/em> 4\u00a0The\u00a0Lord\u00a0hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.<\/em> 5\u00a0The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.<\/em> 6\u00a0He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries.<\/em> 7\u00a0He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.<\/em> — Psalms 110:1-7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the law, the prophets and the psalms there were many prophecies given concerning Christ and His destiny and the impact He would have on humanity and the world. Every prophecies had the Spirit of Christ signified in it. Before the law was given only God prophesied concerning Christ coming and the purpose of that coming. God prophesied to Eve that a seed would come forth who would bruise the head of the serpent and that was Christ. God prophesied to Abraham that in his seed that all the earth would be blessed and that seed was Christ. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prophecy is a supernatural utterance in know tongue. A supernatural utterance under divine inspiration of the Holy Spirit. In the old testament it was given to foretell events and occurrences. In the new testament or church age prophecy is given to foretell but mainly it is to be used for forth telling. God may still use prophets, other fivefold ministries or even laymen to foretell events or occurrences, which are very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13\u00a0Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and\u00a0he will shew you things to come.<\/strong><\/em> — John 16:13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important that when the Holy Spirit shows us things to come that we take heed. But as the heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ we are called to all prophesy according to faith. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6\u00a0Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according\u00a0to the proportion of faith;<\/em> — Romans 12:6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.<\/em> — I Corinthians 14:1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word “gifts is the Greek word charisma which means endowed with a gift of favor. The word  “grace” is the Greek word charis which means favor. Having gifts according to the favor of God we could prophesy according to the proportion of faith. Remember that the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy therefore more we believe the testimony of Jesus the more we can operate in the spirit of prophecy. The gift of prophesy is given for edification and exhortation and comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

— 1 Corinthians 14:3,39<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word “edification” is the Greek word oikedome” to build up. The word “exhortation” is paraklesis which means a calling near or to urge or a consolation. The word “comfort” is paramuthia which means to comfort. The gift of prophecy is given to build up and to bring consolation and to comfort. The gift of prophecy is given to every believer to profit on two levels on a personal level and a corporate level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corporate level<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\u00a0But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.<\/em> 4\u00a0He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.<\/em> 5\u00a0I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.<\/em> — 1 Corinthians 14:3-5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The greatest use of the gift of prophecy is for the building up of the church. Even the person who prophesies can be edified by his or her prophecy. The gift of prophecy releases the potential of the kingdom. It is the possibilities of the kingdom that the gift of prophecy speaks forth. That is why the Apostle Paul instructed the church to prophesy according to faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6\u00a0Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;<\/em> — Romans 12:6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

God wants us to prophesy our destinies and His promises. The gift of prophecy should not be based on what we see. It should be according to the proportion of faith. The gift of prophecy should never be based upon negative emotions. Three of the greatest enemies of the gift of prophecy is fear, doubt, and unbelief. The testimony of Jesus which is the spirit of prophecies is the testimony of grace therefore the spirit of prophecy must the spirit of grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10\u00a0Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:<\/em> 11\u00a0Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify,\u00a0when it testified beforehand<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.<\/em><\/strong> — 1 Peter 1:10-11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prophets prophesied of the grace to come. They did warn of the consequences of rejecting that grace. The church is called to prophesy of the grace that Christ brought and the glory that should follow. Christ did His part by suffering now we should our part walk in the glory. We should be prophesying about the glory while warning about the consequences of rejecting the plans and purposes of God. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

16\u00a0Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and\u00a0hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.<\/em> — Colossians 3:16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Word of Christ can release the gift of prophecy corporately through psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. The word “psalms” is the Greek work psalmos which means to sing. The word “hymns” is the Greek word humnos which means a song of praise. The word “songs” is ode which means songs. Psalms can be song or recited or confessed. Hymns are songs written about the goodness of God. Spiritual songs are songs that come from the spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Level<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

18\u00a0And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;<\/em> 19\u00a0Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;<\/strong><\/em> 20\u00a0Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;<\/em> — Ephesians 5:18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gift of prophecy can also be used to edify oneself in personal devotion. King David was a master at prophesying to himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are one hundred and fifty psalms and many were written by King David which he wrote while in his intimacy with the Lord. Through the gift of prophecy we can edify ourselves and find comfort. We can speak to ourselves while singing and making melody in melody in my hearts to the Lord. The gift of prophecy is the master use of the tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2\u00a0For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.<\/em> 3\u00a0Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.<\/em> 4\u00a0Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

— James 3:2-<\/strong>4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tongue gives direction to your life. We should prophesy according to the Holy Spirit. Mastering your tongue is a key to you mastering your life. Prophecy is one of the ways to master your tongue. Prophecy is speaking what the Holy Spirit speaks. There is no greater way to tame your tongue than to practice speaking what God speaks. Every believer can prophesy their God given destiny. The best way to fight for your God given destiny is gift of prophecy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14\u00a0Neglect not the\u00a0gift that is in thee<\/strong>, which was given thee\u00a0by prophecy<\/strong>, with the laying on of the hands of the\u00a0presbytery.<\/em> — 1 Timothy 4:14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

18\u00a0This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the\u00a0prophecies which went before on thee, that\u00a0thou by them mightest war a good warfare;<\/strong><\/em> — 1 Timothy 1:18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is through prophecies that we can war a good warfare. We can declare prophecies and we can pray prophecies. Prophecy is one of the ways for us to come into agreement with God concerning our callings and destinies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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