The Anatomy of a Prophetic Word
Early in the modern prophetic movement in 1988, I remember learning the importance of the three-stage process of properly handing revelation. These three basic but essential principles each build upon each other: (1) Revelation, (2) Interpretation, and (3) Proper Application! Without discovering that framework, we might have continued to take every word literally, never realizing that God might sometimes speak in symbolic language. These three principles have become vital building blocks for understanding the prophetic. We also learned there is a trifold nature of the prophetic. It is: 1) Partial, 2) Progressive and 3) Conditional. So let me build on these foundational [...]
8 Proclamations for 5780 & Beyond
Often at the head of the new Hebrew year, the Holy Spirit speaks concerning things to come. As I have prayed and sought the face of God, I have been given a series of revelations concerning the new era we have entered as of 5780 and beyond. In this period of time, we are not just crossing from one year to the next, but from one era or decade to the next. I have chosen the title "8 Proclamations for 5780 & Beyond." Let me unpack this one phrase at a time. 8, of course, is the number of a new beginning. [...]
The Prophet: Overcoming the Rejection Syndrome
Sensitive by Nature We prophetic people come in all shapes and sizes, and our upbringing and personal experiences vary widely. But in my view, many of us tend to be more sensitive by nature, which may make us better prophets, but which may also make any form of rejection more painful. What do I mean by rejection? Part of rejection is not feeling understood or valued and therefore being unwanted. Rejection makes you feel excluded, not part of the group, as if you are on the outside looking in. You so much want people to love you, and you are dismayed repeatedly when [...]
10 Practical Keys to Help YOU Prophesy!
Prophecy is for EVERYONE! It is difficult to convey this concept enough in our world of superstars—both in the church and outside it. But Scripture is clear—every believer is prophetic, and every believer can prophesy (see Numbers 11:29 and Acts 2:16-18). So whether you have prophesied for years or are just getting started, here are 10 practical guidelines that will help you grow in prophecy and keep your gift solidly grounded. 10 Practical Keys to Help YOU Prophesy! 1. Earnestly desire the gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially that you may prophesy (see 1 Corinthians 14:1). God wants to speak to you and [...]
Prophetic Wisdom Lessons: What To Do & What NOT To Do
Wisdom is invaluable for any believer and all the more when exercising your prophetic gift. We need all the wisdom we can get, particularly when we are handling words of revelation in these perilous and controversial days. The following prophetic wisdom lessons from my years in prophetic ministry will help you discern what to do & what NOT to do as you grow in your prophetic gift. Prophetic Wisdom Lessons—What Not to Do Through my many years of active ministry, I have learned a few things. As a prophetic person who is wired to be extra-sensitive, there are certain hard-learned lessons I [...]
God Encounters Ministries Update
Home E-Blast Archive Store Donate God Encounters Ministries Update September 9th, 2019 www.archive.godencounters.com | 1-877-200-1604 From the Desk of James W. Goll Greetings in Jesus Great Name! We are approaching a time of a great crossroads going from the Hebrew year of 5779 to 5780! I believe this is monumental! We are in the culmination of a 30 year cycle. The profound prophetic promises of 30 years ago are being re-offered in this season. Another generation is arising who desire to cross over to the other side – from revelation revealed to revelation fulfilled! But do you know what else happened 30 [...]
Why Prophecy Is for Everyone (…Including You!)
I am firmly convinced that the current prophetic empowering is intended for the many, for the rank and file “ordinary” members of the Body of Christ, not just the few, the prophetic “superstars.” Successive waves of God’s Spirit will continue to unfold until Christ’s Church has been saturated with the spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him (see Ephesians 1:17). Our Father God will not let up until His people are filled with the revelation of the loveliness of His Son. If that sounds inviting, you will know it’s for you! Moses came into this understanding in his [...]
Shawn Bolz: God Is Restoring the Dignity of Prophets in Our Time
I was sitting on a plane and I had about 20 text messages come through, each one a more important testimony or story than the last about how different friends had encountered actual prophets in our day who gave them prophetic words. These words all had stories attached and each prophet had brought different people into a place of great authority and connection in their sphere of society. Each one was a testimony of how the prophet had affected their life and how the outcome was forever different because of the word they had received. I was so excited because it wasn’t [...]