A Shift in Leadership

A Shift in Leadership

ministry came through our prophetic ministry. There are many things that will be birthed and released through prophecy. Prophetic utterances are instrumental in establishing the will of God upon the earth. There are many things that will not be released until someone declares it prophetically. In the beginning, God spoke and there was light. Light and revelation come from anointed utterances. The prophetic word releases, activates, initiates, exhorts, comforts, and confirms. Prophetic utterances activate and release the plans and purposes of God. The prophetic word is creative. Prophecy not only informs us of what God is doing, but it actually triggers the move (Psalm 105:31, 34). Prophecy does more than confirm, it releases. This is true concerning both personal prophecy and corporate prophecy. Prophets carry a tremendous amount of authority. Their utterances break through the demonic opposition that is set to hinder the plans and purposes of God. Churches that have strong prophetic utterance over individuals and regions will see a greater momentum and breakthrough in establishing what is being revealed by the Holy Spirit. The prophetic will help release the apostolic. The apostolic also releases the prophetic. These two ministries complement and stir one another. For years we have heard prophetic words concerning the direction of our local church. Prophecies concerning our apostolic call were heard continually. We heard these things before we began to experience much of what we are walking in today. For years I received prophecies

38