According to the Apostle Paul, spiritual gifts are “activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses”
(1 Cor. 12:11).

According to the Apostle Paul, spiritual gifts are “activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses,” (1 Cor. 12:11). The Holy Spirit is the one who wills and gives the gift of prophecy to some, and not to everyone in the church. With the “spirit of prophecy,” every believer can prophesy, but not every believer possesses this motivational gift.

Those who possess the gift of prophecy will frequently prophesy in the local church. They are able to shift from the realm of simple prophecy, through the “spirit of prophecy,” to the public prophetic ministry. These prophets are able to build up, to stir, and to edify the church, but God can use them occasionally to reveal portions of future events that are to come.  Those who are operating at this level of prophecy need to submit to the authority of the local assembly — usually the senior pastor.

These prophets are able to build up, to stir, and to edify the church, but God can use them occasionally to reveal portions of future events that are to come.

Furthermore, these prophets must not attempt to put themselves on the same level as those who are called in the office of a prophet. The purpose for ministry at any level is not to compete with other pastors or prophets — but to serve. Proper protocols are necessary for due orderliness because God is the God of Order (1 Cor. 14:33).

Believers with the gift of prophecy must be vigilant about undermining authority and going beyond the level of operation by which they are given. This believer must submit to authority so that he will not be tempted to manipulate others through prophecy, which is closer to the spirit of Jezebel, than to Christ.

 

 

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