Prophecy is a gift from God. Thankfully, we can ask for this gift and the Father is a generous giver. Once we have received it, how can we grow in it?
Most prophecies start off more general in nature such as, “God loves you” or “God knows and sees you”. So, how do we move on from there to share prophetic words that are more detailed and accurate? Here are some ways to grow your prophetic gift:
SPEND TIME IN GOD’S PRESENCE
If we want to get to know someone and learn what they think, then we have to spend time with them. It’s the same with getting to know God and hearing what He has to say. We need to spend time with Him to learn to hear His voice.
GROW IN DISCERNING GOD’S VOICE
As we spend time in His word and in His presence, we learn to hear His voice and begin to grow in confidence that we are hearing God and not our own thoughts or ideas.
Jesus is the Good Shepherd and He says in John 10:3-5 that we are His and we hear His voice. He leads us, He goes before us and we follow Him. It also says that as we recognise Him we will discern and not follow the voice of a stranger.
As we grow in recognising God’s voice we naturally come to learn and discern the difference between His voice, our own mind and that of the world.
THE POWER OF OBEDIENCE
As we grow in our relationship with the Father and recognise His voice, we learn how to respond to Him in the moment.
Jesus heard and saw what His Father was doing and He obeyed Him. In Luke 5 we see this with Jesus’ disciple, Simon Peter, who had been fishing all night without catching anything. He obeys Jesus and puts his net out again and sees a miracle catch of fish! As we are obedient to God we will also see miracles happen around us.
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH PROPHETIC PEOPLE
Carrying prophetic words can sometimes feel lonely as others may not be aware of what you are feeling or might not understand.
One of the best ways to grow is by being with other prophetic people and with those who are also growing in their prophetic gift. In these spaces you can share your experiences and ask each other questions, giving each other feedback and a place to be accountable.
ASK GOD FOR MORE
Be faithful and obedient with what He entrusts to you and ask for more, He is a Good Father and loves it when we are hungry for more.
Ask Him to teach you in more detail and to train you in obedience. Ask Him to speak to you in unexpected places and times. And ask Him for courage and boldness to take risks with your gift and seek out opportunities to develop your growth.
What step can you take to grow in your relationship with Jesus and the gift He has given you?
Much love,
Charlene Frammingham and the eFocus team