The Heart Of A True Prophet Part-1

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Summary How does a true prophet function in this day What are some of the requirements of a prophet We discuss this briefly in this podcast Show Notes A prophet hears what God has to say to the people and hears thecries of the people as God did when the Children of Israel were incaptivity in Egypt A true prophet has died to self and their only drive is for God s willto be done on this earth and in people s lives There is a difference in the gift of prophecy and the ministry of aprophet References Ephesians 4 10-13 NIV10 He who descended is the very one who ascended higher thanall the heavens in order to fill the whole universe 11 So Christ himself gave the apostles the prophets theevangelists the pastors and teachers 12 to equip his people for works of service so that the body ofChrist may be built up13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of theSon of God and become mature attaining to the whole measureof the fullness of Christ Hebrews 11 3 NASBBy faith we understand that the world has been created by theword of God so that what is seen has not been made out of thingsthat are visible John 14 12 NASBTruly truly I say to you the one who believes in Me the worksthat I do he will do also and greater works than these he will do because I am going to the Father Matthew 6 10 BLBYour kingdom come Your will be done as in heaven so alsoupon earth 1 Corinthians 12 13-27The Body of ChristMatthew 7 12-16 NKJV12 Therefore however you want people to treat you so treatthem for this is the Law and the Prophets 13 Enter by the narrow gate for the gate is wide and the way isbroad that leads to destruction and many are those who enter byit 14 For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life and few are those who find it 15 Beware of the false prophets who come to you in sheep sclothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves 16 You will know them by their fruits Grapes are not gatheredfrom thorn bushes nor figs from thistles are they Quotes I think it s important that we define a prophet s heart The heart of a prophet aches for the cries of the people A real prophet has no pride no desire to be a position Take Away There are no selfish ambitions nor pride in a true prophet Their desireis to do the will of God and to see the people free to also do the will ofGod in the earth Click here to visit this podcast episode