Topic: Gift of Prophecy - Part1
Bible Verse: Isaiah 43:19 " Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert "
Message: Prophecy is not predicting future using past data and situations. It is to speak God's heart and mind to people (2Peter 1:21). Prophecies may not tell the exact time of an event but it is revealed at the right time so as to take appropriate preparations (Revelation 1:3). Why is prophecy given? Firstly, to warn people about an upcoming calamity, punishment, God's anger because of evil ways etc. We should also pray for God to reveal the way out for repentance (Isaiah 6:11, Jeremiah 14:7-22). Secondly, prophecy shares the will and desire of God. In life of Jesus we see all that Jesus did in the world was prophesied years back (Matthew 8:16,17). Finally, prophecy encourages people to walk in faith and not give up. Prophets Haggai and Zachariah did the same when the remenant of Israel was building God's temple (Ezra 5:1,2). God bless you
Prayer: Dear Lord grant to us the gift of prophecy. Continue to speak with us. In Jesus Name Amen.