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Dutch Sheets tells us “There is an interesting aspect of intercession few people understand and still fewer do. It is prophetic action and declaration.
What do we mean by this? When
we say something is ‘prophetic,’ we mean it’s foretelling – speaking about or
predicting future things, or forthtelling – actions or words that declare
something for God.
In the latter case it may not be futuristic at all Something
that is prophetic in nature can be one or both – foretelling or forthtelling.
Either of them can have a
forerunning or preparatory purpose. Prophetic words or actions prepare a way,
in the same sense that John the Baptist, the prophet, prepared the way with his
words and actions for the Messiah to come and for the glory of the Lord to be
revealed (see Is. 40:1-5).
Prophetic ministry
releases the way for the glory of the Lord and the ministry of Jesus to follow.
Prophetic actions and declarations prepare the way for God to work upon the
earth.
In a sense they release
God to do something, as they become the implemented means or method through
which He has chosen to work. They release Him in the sense that:
- Obedience to God
brings a response from God… He Doesn’t always explain why we must do it a
particular way. Being God, He has that right. But when His chosen way is
implemented, He does what He needs to do.
- Faith releases God. When He says,
“Do this,” faith and obedience release Him.
- They release Him in the sense that His creative and effectual Word is released upon the earth….If you are not open to revelation, you’ll never be able to embrace this. Open your heart to enlightenment.”
The next Prayer Note: Jan. 1st- Prophetic
Action: Prayer Note #103
Ps. 119:133-135 (KJV) "Direct my steps by Your word, and let no iniquity have dominion over me. Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts. Make Your face shine upon Your servant and teach me Your statutes."
[Father, may we become the ones through which You choose to work.]
Today’s quote: Randy Kilgore- "Open my eyes, Lord, to people around me. Help me to see them
as You do above; Give me the wisdom and strength to take action, so others may
see the depth of Your love." {12/11/12 in Our
Daily Bread}
Our thought for today: Get off the treadmill of thoughts which tear you down. God loves you and has a good plan for your life.
Tomorrow’s post: God's Retirement Plan Lisa Wardrop
A 31-day devotional
book for women
contemplating
marriage and
looking for godly
advice.
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