I wrote this one from an imagined perspective of a “biblical prophet”.
My best writing comes from my perspectives of our present times, however.
I was really troubled with our country four years ago when I wrote this prologue to a contemplative meditation, and posted it to Facebook on a lark.
I now seem to have misplaced two masks, one (unintentionally) for COVID-19 virus protection, one (intentionally) for protection of my innocent soul from cultural agendas and indifference.
Are there true prophets today?
If the purpose of a prophet was to reveal truth from God, why would we need prophets if we have the completed revelation from God already in the Bible?
If prophets were the “foundation” of the early church, are we still building the “foundation” today?
Can God give someone a message to deliver to someone else?
Does God reveal truth to someone in a supernatural way and enable that person to deliver that message to others?
Is this what was meant by the biblical gift of prophecy?
Whatever the case, whenever a person claims to be speaking for “God” (the essence of prophecy) the key is to compare what is said with what the truth is, as already revealed within our souls. If “God” were to speak through a person today, it would be in 100% spiritually resonant with what our own hearts speaks to us moment to moment, when we can listen. “God” is not an internal contradiction. 1 John 4:1 instructs us, “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.” 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 declares, “Do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good.” So, whether is it a “word from the Lord” or a supposed prophecy, our response should be the same. Compare what is said to what love has already revealed. If it contradicts our hearts, throw it out. If it agrees with our hearts, pray for wisdom and discernment as to how to apply the message (2 Timothy 3:16-17; James 1:5).
Throw him out, all that is unlike love, is the message from the prophet that lives in my heart, and mind. Throw him out, also relates to Mr Trump.
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