For the Prophets

This morning the Lord spoke to me about prophets.  Here are His words:

“Man has been prophesying for his own sake, and not portraying what is on My heart. His thoughts gravitate towards his own interests and that is what he speaks of.

Man does not see that men need guidance, correction and support.  My heart sees that men need these things and My love of Man causes Me to speak of these things through prophets.  Yet scarcely will a prophet seek My heart or grasp that his interests are not that which is the topic of prophecies.

Well do I know that the mind has a spirit of its own . . . one that desires rulership.  And yet the mind not ruled by the Spirit of God is anathema, for it cannot grasp the things of My heart. Let the word of God clothe the prophets.  Let their minds bow to the Holy Spirit’s Lordship.  Then men will see and hear what is on My heart to speak, and the faithful will speak them.

Prophets have tried to fit in with their brethren . . . to not be odd or different.  And so they have developed topics that seem generally acceptable.  They have lessened My hand in the church, so much so that prophecy is ineffective.  This is a great trial for Man: to be set apart and different.  Yet those that represent Me are.

Until the prophets are willing to prophesy from outside the church into it, they will be found to have their own words, speaking for their own sake.  A man must stand in my council to hear Me (see Jer 23:22).  Come aside to Me and I will fill your mouths with Life for the churches.” Amen.