We saw earlier that the main essence or role of the prophetic ministry is to bring in a timely revelation of Christ.
We see a perfect example of this in Revelation. As John the apostle/prophet was bringing God’s message to the seven churches, it always started with a particular revelation of Christ, specific to the churches. To one He was revealed as one with eyes of Fire and with feet like burnished brass .To another as the faithful and true witness, the head of the creation of God. His nature revealed directly reflected the message that was brought forth.
Today this aspect of the prophetic ministry must improve. When there is a lack of a true prophetic spirit or voice revealing GOD as He is (Ex-Moses at Sinai) people tend to make golden calves out of God. If we carefully read the passage in Exodus, Aaron called the golden calves Jehovah God. The people tried to fit God into their mental box, which was controlled by their sensual desires, which resulted in a great sin.
In a similar sense today, [heartbreaking but true] we have framed God into golden calves according to our craving desires. To some he is the god of wealth and prosperity, to others he is the one who tolerates sin and still to some others he is a god who is passionately in love with them but in a sensual way. The only way we are going to be delivered from all these idols is when we truly surrender our thoughts and desires to the Lord.
Our prayer everyday should be “Search me o lord and know my heart, try me and know my thoughts, see if there be any wicked way in me and lead me in the way everlasting”.
When we start to read the word from this place of surrender and humility then we will truly start to see God for who He actually is and what He actually requires from us rather than seeing Him through our carnal desires. Then we sill truly start to be transformed.
The prophetic movement today is desperately in need of rediscovering the doctrine of sanctification by faith and with it revealing the manifold nature of God to the church.
5) Essential foundations
Apart from the essentials mentioned in Hebrews chapter 6, there are a few more truths that are very essential and missing in our times to some extent. It is the life and teachings of Christ Himself, His cross and His resurrection.
It is no surprise that a team that does well in sport has done its basics well. Today, if we are to win great battles for the Lord, we have to stop being carried away by some ‘new revelation’ and simply start focusing on the basics? If the foundations are destroyed what would the righteous do?
With the abundance of prophetic and apostolic voices today, we need to get back to the basics. For that is part of our ministry. Brethren lets be practical and analyze ourselves were we stand. Let us learn from our mistakes.
One of the things the Lord spoke to me in the beginning of the year is that He is going to start bring things down that are not built from His foundations and He intends to relay the foundations all over.
In conclusion, let the true prophets of God arise!! Let those that have gone astray find their way back!! Let those that are imposters be exposed for who they really are!! Let the church of Christ grow in Him in true Holiness!! Amen and amen.
