The office of the prophet, as described in Ephesians 4:11, is designed to reproduce itself; a prophet’s primary purpose is to raise up others. When the spirit of prophecy rests upon a prophet, it releases tremendous power. As prophecy is spoken, it manifests in the invisible realm before appearing in the physical. Many prophets are aware of this extraordinary power.
When the Word of God is spoken from our mouths and spirits, it carries the same authority as if spoken by Christ, capable of bringing change on both personal and international levels. As God’s witnesses, prophets must learn to prophesy accurately by becoming deeply acquainted with the Scriptures. Prophesying is like firing a gun: the Word of God provides the ammunition, the Holy Spirit acts as the trigger, and the aim is directed toward God’s purpose—creative transformation, salvation, deliverance, and healing. Every minister of the gospel has the responsibility to proclaim the kingdom of God. Where the Word of God is proclaimed, a powerful anointing is released, providing the Holy Spirit with substance to accompany with signs, wonders, and miracles. To prophesy is to proclaim, shout forth, and declare the counsel and will of the Lord, aligning our speech with what God has spoken. We see this in the account of Ezekiel, who was instructed to prophesy to the valley of dry bones. As he spoke the Word of the Lord, the Spirit brought those words to life, resurrecting an exceedingly great army. God fully backs His Word with authority and power.
In Hebrews 3, Jesus is acknowledged as the Chief Apostle and High Priest of our confession. This is significant because, unlike the ceremonial Levitical priesthood, the order of Melchizedek is a glorious, warrior priesthood under which all enemies are subdued. As David proclaimed in Psalm 110 and Paul confirmed in Philippians, Jesus’ name is above every name. When we speak the counsel of God with our mouths and believe it in our hearts, we release the authority of His name. As our High Priest in heaven, Jesus intercedes for us, backing His witnesses with power once they receive the Holy Spirit.
Conversely, remaining silent or failing to align with the spirit of prophecy hinders the manifestation of His ministry. Prophesying falsely is even worse, as it allows the forces of darkness to operate. Therefore, it is essential that prophets and apostles maintain pure hearts and clean hands, prophesying out of an intimate relationship with God. By remaining holy, they are protected during spiritual warfare and can withstand pressure while releasing God’s authority into any situation—whether personal, ecclesiastical, or political.
For example, we recently established a school as a hub for salvation, where parents and students gathered daily to seek God. When a hostile manager attempted to stop this work, we prayed and proclaimed the Word of God over the situation, declaring that the resistance would be removed within seven days. True to that declaration, the situation shifted; the individual was removed, and the school flourished with even greater influence. Ultimately, prophesying is the active declaration of the Word and will of God. It is a powerful assertion of Christ’s rule and reign on Earth as it is in heaven. This is our commission: to go into all the world and proclaim the Word of the Lord.
W.D.Peter 