What is the point in being a prophet?

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voiceinthewild said:
I know this is my first thread, but I came to this site to ask people's opinions.

God has called me to be a prophet, but I don't understand the point of it. What good is it to know what is going to happen? What good is it to tell people what's going to happen?

When I do tell people what is going to happen, they don't believe me and they come up with any explanation they can to say that what God has shown me will happen won't happen.

Deuteronomy 18:21,22 gives the test of a prophet: "[SUP]21 [/SUP]You may say to yourselves, “How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the Lord?” [SUP]22 [/SUP]If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously, so do not be alarmed." I will pass that test when what God has shown me comes to pass. The only problem is that when what I say comes to pass, there will not be anyone alive or on this forum to verify it.

Even the most devout Christians on this forum will not be able to accept what I have to say. God is going to do a thing so great and terrible that you cannot even fathom it, let alone accept it. And again I ask, what good is it for me to tell anyone? I fear, and think I know deep down in my heart, that God has raised me up to be the unheard prophet: a raving madman preaching from the street corner about what He is going to do and that no one will listen or heed my warning. And then it will be too late.
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I believe that all believers should always keep an open mind about God. Being a prophet of God is not just about telling the future. The main purpose God calls folks to be a prophet is because you would be a conduit for God to speak. Your in essence a communicator of the words of God that He speaks through you. It can be words encouragement, a conformation about a decision some has been trying to make, a word of caution, a warning and even a command.
 
bikerchaz said:
If God has called you to be a prophet then do it don't talk about it. To say you "don't understand the point of it" makes me a little suspect of what you think your calling might be.

I understand that there have been prophets in modern times but I have never met one. If any one were to ask me what I thought about prophesy in these last days then I would attribute it to one of the gifts of the Spirit, with words of knowledge etc, which I have had an experience of.

But as you put it "rave" away please do. I am now eager to hear what you have. As you say there might be none on here that will accept your words, but then again Jesus might surprise us all and you too.
God bless.
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I have, just once. The first time I met this man in a service two years ago he told me that God was telling him the He did something to me in 1973. Nobody in that church and especially the prophet knew that in 1973 was when I was saved and baptized. When I came up out of that water I loved everybody. So yes true Phrophets of God still do exist.
 
UnoiAmarah said:
That doesn't make one a prophet, that is what is called being a 'friend.'
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Friend or not that is what prophets do. Especially the Old Testament Prophets. Please don't cheapen that role and purpose of a Prophet of God. The difference between a Prophet and a friend is that friends can give the wrong advise but the Prophet of God is never wrong and always on time.
 
The spirit of prophecy resides in all who believe Jesus and witness He is Lord and God.

So, Yes, Gare and even the youngest in the Messiah have the spirit of prophecy. This does not mean they are mentioned nor foretold to be here, it means, just as it was with Saul, they do share that spirit.
 
JaumeJ said:
The spirit of prophecy resides in all who believe Jesus and witness He is Lord and God.

So, Yes, Gare and even the youngest in the Messiah have the spirit of prophecy. This does not mean they are mentioned nor foretold to be here, it means, just as it was with Saul, they do share that spirit.
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Yes I agree.
 
massorite said:
Friend or not that is what prophets do. Especially the Old Testament Prophets. Please don't cheapen that role and purpose of a Prophet of God. The difference between a Prophet and a friend is that friends can give the wrong advise but the Prophet of God is never wrong and always on time.
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Role? Well, as long as you aren't deceiving yourself then if that is the way you want to exercise your first amendment right, then go right ahead.
 
voiceinthewild said:
I know this is my first thread, but I came to this site to ask people's opinions.

God has called me to be a prophet, but I don't understand the point of it. What good is it to know what is going to happen? What good is it to tell people what's going to happen?

When I do tell people what is going to happen, they don't believe me and they come up with any explanation they can to say that what God has shown me will happen won't happen.

Deuteronomy 18:21,22 gives the test of a prophet: "[SUP]21 [/SUP]You may say to yourselves, “How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the Lord?” [SUP]22 [/SUP]If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously, so do not be alarmed." I will pass that test when what God has shown me comes to pass. The only problem is that when what I say comes to pass, there will not be anyone alive or on this forum to verify it.

Even the most devout Christians on this forum will not be able to accept what I have to say. God is going to do a thing so great and terrible that you cannot even fathom it, let alone accept it. And again I ask, what good is it for me to tell anyone? I fear, and think I know deep down in my heart, that God has raised me up to be the unheard prophet: a raving madman preaching from the street corner about what He is going to do and that no one will listen or heed my warning. And then it will be too late.
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My question would be: How do you know you're called to be a prophet? Did God reveal it to you? Did someone tell you God told them to tell you? Did you reach this conclusion after reading a book?

We have to be careful; the times are perilous. There are a lot of people around pushing all kinds of "gifts." There are a few reasons for this: 1) People need to feel special. Everyone needs a "gift" that will keep them coming back. Having the most precious gift of all, the Holy Spirit Himself, is lame these day. People need something that will give them an emotional kick ; 2) The more people coming back the more tithers and larger revenue; 3) Spiritual gifts sell books. If you have a "gift," you need books that will instruct you on how to use it.

To your question: What is the point of being a prophet? We really don't need prophets right now. We have the words of God's Son and the teaching of His apostles.

"God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds;"—Hebrews 1:1-2
 
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voiceinthewild said:
I know this is my first thread, but I came to this site to ask people's opinions.

God has called me to be a prophet, but I don't understand the point of it. What good is it to know what is going to happen? What good is it to tell people what's going to happen?

When I do tell people what is going to happen, they don't believe me and they come up with any explanation they can to say that what God has shown me will happen won't happen.

Deuteronomy 18:21,22 gives the test of a prophet: "[SUP]21 [/SUP]You may say to yourselves, “How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the Lord?” [SUP]22 [/SUP]If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously, so do not be alarmed." I will pass that test when what God has shown me comes to pass. The only problem is that when what I say comes to pass, there will not be anyone alive or on this forum to verify it.

Even the most devout Christians on this forum will not be able to accept what I have to say. God is going to do a thing so great and terrible that you cannot even fathom it, let alone accept it. And again I ask, what good is it for me to tell anyone? I fear, and think I know deep down in my heart, that God has raised me up to be the unheard prophet: a raving madman preaching from the street corner about what He is going to do and that no one will listen or heed my warning. And then it will be too late.
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Please be advised that God is going to destroy the old and bring the new in the blink of an eye, however He has not told us that before tha occurs he will destroy all flesh, that is, there can be no destruction total of mankind previous to that event, and also there will be a thousand years we shall see.
Perhaps your understanding is of that final change. I will not say you are not correct, a but please do pray about how you should understand it. God bless you.
 
voiceinthewild said:
I know this is my first thread, but I came to this site to ask people's opinions.

God has called me to be a prophet, but I don't understand the point of it. What good is it to know what is going to happen? What good is it to tell people what's going to happen?

When I do tell people what is going to happen, they don't believe me and they come up with any explanation they can to say that what God has shown me will happen won't happen.

Deuteronomy 18:21,22 gives the test of a prophet: "[SUP]21 [/SUP]You may say to yourselves, “How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the Lord?” [SUP]22 [/SUP]If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously, so do not be alarmed." I will pass that test when what God has shown me comes to pass. The only problem is that when what I say comes to pass, there will not be anyone alive or on this forum to verify it.

Even the most devout Christians on this forum will not be able to accept what I have to say. God is going to do a thing so great and terrible that you cannot even fathom it, let alone accept it. And again I ask, what good is it for me to tell anyone? I fear, and think I know deep down in my heart, that God has raised me up to be the unheard prophet: a raving madman preaching from the street corner about what He is going to do and that no one will listen or heed my warning. And then it will be too late.
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Why should we believe you are a prophet? Have you talked this over with your pastor?
 
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The point in being a prophet is it's needed, or God wouldn't mention the gift. Because He did, we should consider our ways before shrugging it off as a no-longer-needed gift.
Acts 2:
14But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. 15For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day.b 16But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel:

17“‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares,
that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh,
and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
and your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams;
18even on my male servants and female servants
in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy.

Remember, there are NO scriptures stating it has or will end.
Please don't abuse 1Cor 13:8-12 stating these things have already ended, because that would be false teaching.
I understand there's false prophets out there, but that's never an excuse to lay aside any scripture.
It's not only a real gift of the Spirit, it's the most predominent one according to Acts.
Christians ought to pray to receive this gift. Speaking in the place of Christ ought to be considered a tremendous priviledge.
 
Edify said:
The point in being a prophet is it's needed, or God wouldn't mention the gift. Because He did, we should consider our ways before shrugging it off as a no-longer-needed gift.
Acts 2:
14But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. 15For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day.b 16But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel:

17“‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares,
that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh,
and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
and your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams;
18even on my male servants and female servants
in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy.

Remember, there are NO scriptures stating it has or will end.
Please don't abuse 1Cor 13:8-12 stating these things have already ended, because that would be false teaching.
I understand there's false prophets out there, but that's never an excuse to lay aside any scripture.
It's not only a real gift of the Spirit, it's the most predominent one according to Acts.
Christians ought to pray to receive this gift. Speaking in the place of Christ ought to be considered a tremendous priviledge.
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In Paul's day people flocked to him to be healed. Today's healers and prophets avoid hospitals.
 
Anyone who knows Jesus Yeshua is Lord and God and shares His message and Him with others has the spirit of prophecy. This is taught in the book, Revelation.

Prophecy is not simply foretelling events before they occur, it is also teaching the Gospel, praising God in spirit and truth, and more.
 
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JaumeJ said:
Anyone who knows Jesus Yeshua is Lord and God and shares His message and Him with others has the spirit of prophecy. This is taught in the book, Revelation.

Prophecy is not simply foretelling events before they occur, it is also teaching the Gospel, praising God in spirit and truth, and more.
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Totally agree. Thank you for understanding.
 
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