12/05/2020
SO, IF A PREACHER FEELS THE NEED TO PREDICT THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTION, AND SAYS THAT GOD TOLD HIM ...OR HER, YOU SHOULD BE SUSPICIOUS OF HIM OR HER.
This is not about if God spoke to them or not but the fact that you should view such people with suspicion. Period!
Ask yourself. Why would God want to tell the world the outcome of an election beforehand? Do you see any purpose in that? Secondly, the chance of guessing it rightly is 50/50. So for some, it’s worth taking the chance in order to attain more prominence or mere relevance. This is the simple fact, but I don’t know why people fall for it. I don’t understand. Do you?
Okay, maybe we all need something or someone to believe in? Then, I say believe in Jesus Christ. For the record, a real prophet has a different and more pointed agenda that will promote godliness. True prophecies will promote God’s agenda. It really is that simple.
Now, for those that have a relationship with Jesus, you will find that the Holy Spirit, may often, “show you things to come” but this doesn’t always mean that he has sent you to prophesy to the whole world. Could it be that he is simply communicating with you as a friend? I have sometimes perceived the outcome of a boxing match, a soccer match or football game. And yes, even an election result. But did God reveal those for you to tell the whole world? What will be the purpose in that?
Listen, the man or woman who feels everything God told them must be shared with the whole world, has missed the point and will soon be in the ranks of those that prophesy their own imaginations and dreams, like you have seen in recent days. This is because God will stop speaking to them on that level of friendship. Here’s why;
These kinds of “prophesies” or predictions will only bring attention to the so called “prophet” and not God. It is self serving to put it mildly but more seriously it is has dubious motivations.
It may be that this individual wants to be seen as the “go to person” when others need to hear from God. They usually want to make the point that they can be trusted as God’s mouthpiece. But when they fail, you see no shame. In fact, it doesn’t even bother them at all. That simply proves the point that they are hardened inside and have a damaged conscience. As the prophet Jeremiah said;
“Are they ashamed when they do disgusting things? No, they're not ashamed. They don't even know how to blush. So they will die with those who die. They will be brought down when I punish them," says the LORD.” Jeremiah 6:15 (God’s word translation)
It will be nice to see some remorse when they get “caught”. But none whatsoever.
My friends, look towards God. He has given His ultimate communication in Christ. Seek to develop a relationship with Him and you will be alright. In Christ you will have clarity and discernment. Consider Hebrews 1:1
“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.” (Hebrews 1:1, ESV)
GOD HAS SPOKEN IN CHRIST! Keep your eyes on him.
Pastor Upjohn Aghaji
FB:Inspire Ministries International