Dave; Yes, HI brother!
Good to chat with you again...but this time I have a different opinion than you. LOL!
Yes, I believe one should encourage hearing for themselves. All our words should point to the Lord and not just a "feel good" word that makes the person look at the giver.
I'm going to use myself as an example. I have been in a spiritual "place" for 4 months. While I heard the Lord tell me what I was going through, I had doubts, I was making any progress and IF I heard correctly. Remember, I was hearing ALL sides. After a few months, I was becoming tired, thinking I still hadn't done enough.
When I received my "word" from Oscarr (and a couple others here), I felt refreshed and able to continue with increased faith.
I knew the Lord would meet my need. He had given me a vision of an open door of revelation. All the words confirmed that what I heard several months ago were true and were from Him.
I have many prophetic friends. Anyone of them could've been used to give me this word. Knowing Oscarr- and his fruits, I also came to him. Interestingly, the Lord chose to use this forum to confirm it rather than my "non-cyber" friends.
I agree that we should not be dependent on this forum to hear God's word. I believe what others are doing here is trying to have people practice this gift. To step out in faith and offer words, whether it be wrong or right, a practice thread is a safe place where one can go without judgement. Hence the title of this place. I have seen this done at Bethel, in Redding. (Bill Johnson's church) Their ministry team goes up and offers prayer and a prophetic word.
As for switching the Spirit on or off, whenever I gave a "word", I gave it in faith. The person would have to judge whether it was helpful to them or not. I usually found that the words were true and not from my flesh.
Good to chat with you again...but this time I have a different opinion than you. LOL!
Yes, I believe one should encourage hearing for themselves. All our words should point to the Lord and not just a "feel good" word that makes the person look at the giver.
I'm going to use myself as an example. I have been in a spiritual "place" for 4 months. While I heard the Lord tell me what I was going through, I had doubts, I was making any progress and IF I heard correctly. Remember, I was hearing ALL sides. After a few months, I was becoming tired, thinking I still hadn't done enough.
When I received my "word" from Oscarr (and a couple others here), I felt refreshed and able to continue with increased faith.
I knew the Lord would meet my need. He had given me a vision of an open door of revelation. All the words confirmed that what I heard several months ago were true and were from Him.
I have many prophetic friends. Anyone of them could've been used to give me this word. Knowing Oscarr- and his fruits, I also came to him. Interestingly, the Lord chose to use this forum to confirm it rather than my "non-cyber" friends.
I agree that we should not be dependent on this forum to hear God's word. I believe what others are doing here is trying to have people practice this gift. To step out in faith and offer words, whether it be wrong or right, a practice thread is a safe place where one can go without judgement. Hence the title of this place. I have seen this done at Bethel, in Redding. (Bill Johnson's church) Their ministry team goes up and offers prayer and a prophetic word.
As for switching the Spirit on or off, whenever I gave a "word", I gave it in faith. The person would have to judge whether it was helpful to them or not. I usually found that the words were true and not from my flesh.
Upvote
0