The Beloved Disciple wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1st John chapter 4:
1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
2 By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God,
3 and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.
4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He Who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
5 They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them.
6 We are of God. He Who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of Truth and the spirit of error.
Over the years, I have heard hundreds of prophetic words, some by well-known prophets and some by those claiming to have the gift of prophecy. I have relied on The Holy Spirit to discern not only the accuracy, but the impact of those prophecies on myself and my family. Yes, it can be challenging to discern the Truth contained in those prophecies.
Some prophecies are intended to sway us by appealing to our souls. Those words arise out of the soulish intent of the one giving the proclamation. If it has to do with money, we must be especially cautious about the intent.
In Scripture, most prophecies have to do with warnings of what is to come. It is vital that we understand that the future can change with prayer and fasting. Some prophecies are certain and assured of coming to pass. If the prophecy is expected to impact us, we are to rest assured that FATHER will navigate us through the tumultuous times declared in the prophecy. We are not to fear the prophecy!
FATHER is longsuffering and patient with HIS children… thankfully.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 8:
26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
This is exactly why I pray in THE SPIRIT daily. The Holy Spirit knows the future and will lead and guide me through whatever lies ahead. I cannot rely on the “talking heads” on TV or YouTube to know what is coming. They simply attempt to project the future based on the past.
27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the Mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the Will of God.
28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who Love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
No matter what happens, I place my trust in GOD Who Loves me and will see me through the times ahead.
29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the Image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
The adversary has plans to promote his kingdom at the expense of mankind. He is using vessels of dishonor to carry out his nefarious activities. He grossly underestimates the Power of GOD. Let our trust in GOD never wane by what we see and hear in the world.
32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?
33 Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.
34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.
35 Who shall separate us from the Love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
No one can separate us from Christ!
36 As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.”
37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
If we are never attacked, how can we be more than conquerors? Our faith will be tested to see if it is genuine. By continually immersing ourselves in The Word and prayer, we will be victorious in all circumstances.
38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,
39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the Love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
If a prophecy causes fear to grip your heart, you should spend more time in strengthening your faith and trust in THE LORD. When you are at total peace, your trust in FATHER has matured.
The following is a recent “prophecy” that has circulated due to its accuracy of the most recent assassination attempt. This man later admitted that he inserted the conclusion that the blood was due to the ear drum rupturing rather than the bullet striking the ear. Don’t let one minor detail determine the rest of his prophecy. Allow The Holy Spirit to discern what actions to take, if any.
Amos 3:7 NKJV
Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.