The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

according to the terms of His prophetic covenant by performing the words the prophet speaks. See the ministries of 2 Chronicles 18:6; 1 Samuel 9:9. 1071. Prophet Enforcement Strength—The term used to express the prophet’s inherent ability to compel the manifestation of his or her word on the earth’s forces and elements. Elijah’s pressing the elements of creation to produce the rain he had prophesied would come to end Israel’s long drought is an example. 1072. Prophet Personality and Temperament—As with their natural abilities, prospective prophets are born with a distinct temperament that most of them struggle with the greater part of their lives. Until they are called by the Lord and connected with other prophetic types, prophets live with one shock after another to their personalities. Many people find them rash, brash, too outspoken, and painfully honest. For this reason, the basic character of the office begins to take hold when they are youngsters. Future prophets become distant, sullen, defensive, and somewhat antagonistic because they know nothing else to do with their unusual personalities and temperaments. From childhood they see life with inexplicable clarity and cannot help to call it as they see it, even if sometimes apologetically. To protect themselves from people’s normal reaction to their bluntness, future prophets develop a tough sarcastic exterior. As a result people pull back from them and only those of like spirits or that understand them develop and maintain lasting friendships. Over time, these people tend to grow in their appreciation of the prophetic temperament’s honesty and forthrightness. Once the prophet recognizes their life’s calling and how their personality serves their destiny, they become at peace with themselves and the abrasive edges they built up as defense systems soften. The typical prophet may be characterized by some of the following: a) a strong authoritative presence; b) a predisposition to handling sensitive messages from authority figures; c) regularly motivated by visions and dreams; d) possessing a compatibility with an itinerant lifestyle; e) delivering incisive judgments; f) openness to divine communications; g) being somewhat of a loner; h) being easily detached from people and situations; i) being daring, bold, and outspoken; j) being piercing and confrontational. 1073. Prophet-Priest—The greatest examples of this type of prophets are Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Malachi. These prophets are known for their distinct concern for the Lord’s holiness, offerings, sacrifices, and ministerial service. God usually dispatches them to ministers and those who handle the vessels and administrations of the Lord’s temple and His earthly tabernacle, the church.