"Sounds Of Prophecy"

“And so we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well

to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and

the morning star arises in your hearts.”

(2 Peter 1:19)

Prophet Isaiah

The words, notes, unctions, fingers, forcefulness, power and sounds of "Prophecy" are all through the Bible, from the beginning to the end.  Why?  Because Almighty God, The Holy One of Israel, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, The Creator, Jesus Christ our Lord is prophetic, and never makes mistakes!  A Prophet is one who speaks for God by divine inspiration.  There is only One who is "Divine" and that is The Lord Jesus Christ and He IS a Prophet!  He does not leave His children comfortless, without hope, without instruction and guidance, without "light."  So, He moved through the Prophets of the old testament to exhort, warn, foretell, predict, confirm, and reveal the truth to Nations and individuals by the inspiration of a Holy God.  The people had a voice from God; it was then, and it is very prevalent today, the "Sound of Prophecy."

Nearly one-third of all scripture is devoted to prophecy.  Only four of the 66 Books of the Bible are without prophecy; they are the Books of Ruth, the Song of Solomon, the Book of Philemon, and the Book of 3rd John.  Even Jude, the shortest Book in the Bible mentions prophecy; it refers to Enoch and the second coming of the Lord.  Out of the Old Testament's 23,210 verses, 6,541 contain predictive material, over twenty-eight percent.  Out of the mighty New Testament's 7,914 verses, 1,711 contain predictive material, which is twenty-one percent.  The Apostle Peter spoke about prophecy like this:

You say, "I'm just trying to make a living and make it from day to day; what does Bible prophecy have to do with me?"  Glad you asked  ...  just about everything!  Huh?  Don't you want to know what's going on in the Middle East, and what that has to do with your life?  Wouldn't you like to know what the Bible says will happen?  Don't you wonder where all this terrorist news will lead us?  Wouldn't you like to know that the Bible predicts, gives reason, and explains what will happen?  We have a road map of the future from the God from whom all plans originate.  The world is His and He knows the end from the beginning; there are no surprises before the One who knows all.  And, He wants us to know, so we will be prepared and ready for His coming.    

 “So that your trust may be in the LORD; I have instructed you today, even you.

Have I not written to you excellent things of counsels and knowledge,

That I may make you know the certainty of the words of truth, that you may answer 

 words of truth to those who send to you?”

(Proverbs 22:19-22)

When the News headlines match the Bible, and we do know for a fact that the Holy Bible is the full truth, and they're "matching" more and more day by day, Look Up!  Are men and women of God used by God to prophesy of things coming upon the earth?  Is everyone, who has a "Word" from God, to be believed?  Whom should we trust?  How can we know?  Does the Lord want Prophets to speak for Him?  “And who can proclaim as I do? Then let him declare it and set it in order for Me, since I appointed the ancient people. And the things that are coming and shall come, let them show these to them. Do not fear, nor be afraid; have I not told you from that time, and declared it? You are My witnesses. Is there a God besides Me? Indeed there is no other Rock; I know not one." (Isaiah 44:7-8)  God does want it and desire it, but He is the God of prophecy and all prophecy must come from Him.  Peter explains, "But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.”

"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing,

but inwardly they are ravening wolves."

(Matthew 7:15)

We would be amiss if we did not bring to light and address those called "false prophets."  The Bible said they would arise in the last days and they have, and they are arising.  (Matthew 24:11)  "For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect--if that were possible." (Matthew 24:24)  The Book of I John 4:1 says "Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world."  False prophets often deny the virgin birth, life, death, and the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ; they do not teach the doctrine of the Apostles and Prophets in the Bible, as stated in Acts 2, Acts 10, and Acts 19, where the Church began.  Matthew Henry said it this way, about false prophets, in an important way: "Some part of their temper and conduct is contrary to the mind of Christ. Those opinions come not from God that lead to sin."  The father of lies is satan; it is extremely important to know someone's "fruits;" for we shall know them by their fruits, and a lying spirit hides in false prophets.

  "Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was

to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care."

(1 Peter 1:10)

"Prophesy," holy ones moved by God, and lead us in the holy paths of righteousness; warn us and prepare us; exhort and enable us to grow in the knowledge and Word of truth; help us to follow the sound from the Holy One who sits on the throne, Jesus Christ, our soon-coming King.  O, Lord, show us the way through Your chosen ones; blot out the sounds of evil and lies; move us by Your Spirit and the true "Sounds of Prophecy."

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