Monday, June 2, 2008

15 QUESTIONS

> Who is a prophet?
A prophet is a messenger called by God to instruct his people.

> Can anyone be a prophet?
No, a prophet must be called by God and not by themself.

> How can I know true prophet from false prophet?
When a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the thing does not happen or come to pass that is the thing which the Lord has not spoken, the prophet has spoken it presumptuously, you shall not be afraid of him. (Deut 18 Verse 15-22)

> What does a prophet speak?
A prophet speaks the truth, to direct one's path or to inform of the good news to come.

> How can one know if they are called to be a prophet?
God would sometimes speak to you in your heart or through someone else (another prophet maybe) even through dreams. But, the belief comes when there is no doubt within and the truth would lay on your heart until Gods calling comes to pass.

> When God calls a prophet does he/she need to be theologically certified?
No, God is not concern with what you know but with what you are willing to know. Because, all knowledge comes from God.

> Can a prophet of God be confused with their feelings?
Yes, when a prophet is young in the spirit of prophetic anointing they can be confused. But, they must bring it before God and if doubt dwells, it's not from God. Feelings live in the flesh but the spirit is stronger than the flesh. Patience and humility will a prophet know the truth.

> How must a prophet really live?
A prophet must bring God's message to his people and walk in humility. Do not boast or act above anyother. Give praises only to God.

> Should a prophet listen to someone other than a prophet, when they say God said to tell you this message?
Yes, God would sometimes speak to a prophet through a simple person. But, a prophet if not ignorant in spirit, would listen and bring it before God.

> When a prophet or anyone goes through tribulations, what must be remembered?
Endurance and Faith

> Why does a prophet have critics?
When someone who is not spiritually grounded and see's the reflection of God in the face of a prophet, they reveal the way they feel through what is said to the prophet.

> How does a prophet see through their eyes?
A prophet eyes and ears work together. The eyes is the entrance or doorway to someone's soul and the spiritual ears is where the revelation is attain.

> Prophets are called by God but is it because they are God's favourite servants or people?
No, you must be strong in the spirit. Just as everyone looks different, does different things in life. A prophet is just an ordinary person given a different assignment or job, but this job takes up the spiritual battle. They have leadership qualities.

> Can a prophet live life as he wishes and still have that prophetic anointing?
No, when a person is anointed with a prophetic calling in their life, their life-style must be in complete submission to God. And their will must be pleasing to God and not their fleshly desires. Because the fact of the matter they would then be operating on the devils accord.

> When a prophet gives a message is it always easy?
No, the prophet may find it to be challenging. But, it is the truth and only the truth.

1 comment:

Mohammed Aqeel said...

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