I was meditating earlier tonight over some Prophetic Words
of past years. I don’t know how many of you keep folders (whether electronic or
old fashioned hard copy paper) but I do. They are good to go back over just
like re-reading portions of Scripture you have read before is good to do.
There are several things that can come from going over
Prophetic Words:
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It encourages your faith to remind yourself of
what God has spoken previously.
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It reminds you of things you may have forgotten
that God has spoken and you have taken your faith off of.
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It enables you to war a good warfare by them as
Paul instructed Timothy.
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It also allows you to gain perspective that many
times God will speak similar themes through many voices, especially in a
certain season, either for that season or for one that is just about to begin.
One of things that governs my life is the practice of
Hermeneutics, which is the art and science of Bible interpretation. It has been
drilled into me since I was a child by both of my Parents who are both Apostles
today. I knew and understood the practical applications of Hermeneutics before
I knew the technical names or terms.
Some of the Principles of Hermeneutics used in Bible
Interpretation are:
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The Comparative Mention Principle – comparing two
verses of Scripture that deal with the same subject or theme to see how they
are alike and how they differ.
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The Complete Mention Principle – taking all the
Scriptures that deal with the same subject or theme to get the full scope and
picture of what God is saying about that subject.
What I have discovered is that we can do the same thing with
Prophetic Words. If we keep records or files of Prophetic Words we can find the
ones that deal with the same theme or subject and see how they are the same,
how they are different and how all together they form a complete picture. It
also reminds us when discovering Prophetic Words along the same subject line
that it is in line with Scripture fulfilling the words that Jesus spoke:
“…that by the mouth of
two or three witnesses every word may be established.” Matthew 18:16b NKJV
What I discovered by going over some older Prophetic Words
is how many dealt with the Importance of Relationships. I believe the truth of
these Prophetic Words is just as vital and important right now as it was over the
last several years that they were spoken.
“The Spirit of the Lord just spoke in my heart and He
said that these are strategic days that we are living in. These are days of alignment. For He is causing His Body to align,
and there are affiliations and
associations that are going to fall by the wayside because they are not
productive to Kingdom purpose. And there
are affiliations and associations that have yet to be, that are soon to be
because they are for the fulfillment of Kingdom purpose. And you will see
that people that you have been in fellowship with and that you have associated
with, you will have to cut them aside, for they will not help you, and they
will not aid you in fulfilling your destiny. But instead they will be as it
were those weights that must be cut asunder so that you may run the race that
is set before you. For anyone that is a weight and that drags you down is not
of benefit to you but a hindrance to you. And
there will be those that will be brought across your path, some presently and
some in the near future that just by association it will seem like it is the
breath of God underneath your wings that will help propel you into your destiny.
These are strategic times says the Spirit of God. Watch your associations, and watch your alignments, and be willing
to sacrifice dead wood and cut it loose and seek only after Kingdom purpose
that you may run the race that is set before you and fulfill your destiny in
this hour.” Michael Fram
“…Alliances and coalitions will be instrumental. Spiritual alliances will be formed
that will NOT be personally,
carnally, or selfishly motivated, nor will these alliances be looking for
self-blessing or receiving, but to be a blessing to the cities and nations…” Hector
Torres
“…Those who are properly aligned relationally with apostolic
leaders will experience heaven and earth connections that will bring
increase. To not be aligned properly with relationships will cause the flow
from heaven to cease...” Jean Steffenson
“ Proper
alliances and coalitions will be key
and instrumental during this season. Some relationships based on old wine
structures will pass away and new
relationships will form between like-minded leaders, regardless of
denominational or non-denominational affinities. Right alignment is essential. If we are not in proper
alignment it will cost us fruitfulness, health, a loss of revelation, and
destiny. Setbacks will begin for those who are not properly aligned. Do not be
afraid of change--there is a pruning that will take place in all aspects of
God's Kingdom…” The Apostolic Council Of Prophetic Elders
“And as change comes you must look at your relationships.
Look at your alliances, and there are some you need to sow into more. There are
some you need to spend more time with, and others you need to spend less or no
time with; because change is coming.” Michael Fram
Did you notice how often God spoke about alignment and
relationships? Do you think just maybe God is trying to get something across to
us? I do! There is an old saying that goes something like this: “A word to the
wise is sufficient.” Heed what the Spirit of God was and still is saying…watch
who you are in relationship with. Make sure you are aligned properly. It could
be the difference between success and failure.
