The prophet's handbook

Long hours alone with God, surprise demands, and sudden shifts in interaction describe the prophet‘s training. They are what contribute to a prophet’s being able to say emphatically what is or is not of God. True, many believers can do this sporadically, but the prophet does it consistently. The higher his order, the more consistently he can do it. Few are chosen to enter into this depth of relationship with the Lord, which is the only way breadth of ability comes about. Such a position never usurps, supersedes, or preempts (or conflicts with) Scripture. For God and His Word are one and the same. The prophet’s Scripture training, to supplement his biblical knowledge, integrates the broad field of the life experiences he has had. Whether a prophet has witnessed directly or observed indirectly and what he or she has gone through in life are not discarded by the Lord. He uses them for the prophet’s mission and to shore up his supernatural services. Early in the journey, the prophet learns God is not to be taken lightly. Beginner lessons concentrate on the prophet’s respect for God and who He is to all the earth. Respect for the Lord means innately comprehending the wisdom of honoring God’s sovereignty. The true prophet will not explain away anything the Lord has done, but will faithfully uphold it. Training and experience have resolved for him that God is just and knows what He is doing—all the time. Regardless of the appearance of the impact of His actions in the earth, true prophets take God’s side all the time, without explanation or vindication. They simply know they exist for God, and whatever God says and does is right. As you can see from this description, many Christians are disqualified from this office. They simply cannot help but find fault with God or detract from His Word to appease the world and pacify the saved, instead of glorifying the Savior. Administrating a Respectable Prophetic Training Program Perhaps by now you have discovered that your breadth of service as a prophetic minister is diverse. At times you act as an intermediary, and at other times you are an intercessor. If you are a veteran prophet, you are likely to be asked to troubleshoot, solve problems, resolve conflicts, and arbitrate disputes, because these too are inherent to the mantle. However, at all times you are God’s spokesperson, and you exist to reveal His thoughts and intents as directed. In this position, you will be delegated various watchman duties for which you should be effectively trained as a prophetic minister or as a qualified trainer. If you are a trainer, you should establish a prudent training period for all of the prophets you will train. If you are serious about the caliber of prophet you will