1 Corinthians 14:3 (NAS)
But
one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and
consolation.
1 Corinthians 14:3 (NIVUS)
But
everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement
and comfort.
Would you like to be a mouth piece for Adonai? Do you want to prophesy under divine inspiration? When the Lord gives you revelation from His Word, you should be ready and willing to declare it to others. He has given you this revelation to teach, refute, admonish, and comfort others.
As a prophet of God, your motivation should be to build up and edify others. What you say should promote Christian growth. Through your words, your brothers should receive wisdom, piety, happiness, and holiness.
Other believers should hear the Lord God calling them near as you prophesy. What you declare should not only bring encouragement, but also comfort and refreshment. These powerful exhortations should arouse and stimulate or calm and console. Therefore, when you prophesy, always remember the heart of the Father for His children--a heart that always wants to strengthen and bless those He loves.
(Originally written 3/6/06)
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