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In ministry, a prophetic slant is good to have, not so much to predict the future but more to convey what God is saying, which ironically usually involves the future! This is very useful if we were to speak from the pulpit as a sermon should convey the Lord’s message to His people for a particular time or season. A prophetic slant in worship leading is also useful to align the worship with the message to add further conviction to the Word that is being preached. These are all part and parcel of the move of the Holy Spirit in our midst.
In addition, having spiritual discernment together with a prophetic slant is like a double portion of anointing. Thus, we speak God’s Word for the people, and yet we discern what is happening in the spiritual realm. We may not see an army of angels like the servant of Elisha in 2 Kings 6, but we may see the key to the root cause to break spiritual bondages over a person’s life. For example, we may have been praying very hard for someone but didn’t see much results. But with spiritual discernment, we will be able to pray more effectively. This would prove particularly useful and effective when we are counselling people as the Holy Spirit may reveal the key to unlocking some mental block or even the key to a person’s full potential in the Lord.
It is my prayer for all of us, including myself, that the LORD will grant us spiritual discernment so that our ears may hear His Word, our eyes may see what He is doing in our midst, our minds will understand the mysteries of His Kingdom and our hearts will obey His Word to us. With discernment, we just need to flow along with what He is doing. I believe much may be achieved for Him and His Kingdom.
Ronnie's Thoughts 