The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

They offer encouragement, confirmation, and biblical foundations for the venture’s success. Such projects are initially recorded by the prophet as predictive revelation and are chronicled throughout their journeys from inception to completion. Usually, prophets used by the Lord in this manner are knowledgeable, resolute, obliging, and involved in the project from beginning to end, right up to participating in the selection of workers and leaders. In this instance, the word project “to throw forward” lives up to its etymology. Compare with prophetic watchcare, which differs from this function in that it emphasizes the people doing the work while the prophetic project stresses the work the people are doing. When the task is done, the project’s prophet returns to his or her normal duties. Nehemiah, who was sent from the king’s presence, illustrates this function. 1163. Prophetic Psalms—A strangely redundant term that defines the melodious, lyrical, and rhythmic way in which minstrels deliver the word of the Lord. What makes some prophetic is the revelatory and futuristic tinge attached to them. The psalmism perspective arises because of the poetic aspects of the message. See Psalms and Psalmist. 1164. Prophetic Purview—This phrase describes the unique multidimensional reach and insight prophets are given in their various tasks and tours of duty. The nature of the mantle is such that the very entrance of the prophet on the scene alters situations and redefines the normal protocols. Prophets think differently from pastors and many of them, before arriving for duty, have sought the Lord diligently on the requirements of their assignments. While churches are prone to devise themes and slogans for their reasons for inviting a prophet, the appearance of the ministry is likely to redirect the entire event. Depending upon the normal scope of the invited prophet’s mantle, coupled with the special treatment it received from God in anticipation of an upcoming event, the prophet’s comprehension of the spiritual climate or texture of the meeting may differ greatly. Sometimes this causes a clash between the visiting prophet and the pastor, who may go so far as to defame the officer because what was expected was not delivered as demanded. A very reckless response on the part of the shepherd who may find future endeavors snarled with consequential frustrations. Seasoned prophets quickly size up their situations and skillful ones are able to finitely adjust their anointing, expectations, and the occupational demands they place on the Holy Spirit to meet the needs of the situation. It does not matter that they were brought in to release a particular blessing on a service or a body. If their prophetic purview shows that what is needed is not a release but balance, it