The prophet's handbook

tip of the iceberg, beneath which the truth lies as a deeply embedded reality that must be weighed against God’s creation laws as officiated by His protocratic government. Inordinate grasp of Scripture—Regardless of the sacred writings subscribed to initially., it means to accept that to serve God apart from what is written as His will, programs, and conditions of that service is futile. Plainly, serving the risen Lord is vain without due regard to the written Word of God. Deep hunger for the knowledge of God—Exemplifying the need for the Lord as the God of one’s ministry and calling, above the need for ministerial expression and fame. Potential for inspired utterance—Inexplicably speaking forth truths, wisdom, and maxims that can only spring from a higher source, because they show themselves to be obviously relevant, timely, and accurate in the situations that inspire them. Remarkable accuracy of divine communication—A deep-rooted sense of important Creator truths. An unbiased and objective representation of the things of the spirit realm and of God. Strong literary skill—An uncanny knack for writing what is discerned from the Spirit of God whether or not it is understood or seen as relevant at the time of its writing. Impressive elocution and oration ability—The ability to say fearlessly what must be said on behalf of the Lord clearly, concisely, and persuasively without personal fillers, opinions, or bias, whether the communication is spiritual or practical in origin. This is so despite its evidential or implied power to alter the status quo. Unusual judicial aptitude—The peculiar and rare ability to discern the difference between right and wrong on the basis of what Creator God ordained, sanctioned, shunned, and rejected; instinctively knowing how and why the good is more excellent than the evil. Notable organizational ability—Apprehension of the reality that God is order, and to rightly represent Him and portray His highly

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