FIVE SMOOTH STONES - The Five Ascension Gifts in the Heavenly Shepherds Bag

FIVE SMOOTH STONES — The Five Ascension Gifts in the Heavenly Shepherd’s Bag

Appendix C

Prophetic Etiquette Leadership Overseeing an Open Meeting.

Leadership must establish clear standards which can be followed by those wishing to bring prophetic messages in an open meeting. These standards must be determined and set by the leadership before the meeting begins. These standards must be clearly communicated to all so that no one is confused about what is expected. It is helpful to achieve a balance of release and order.

“ Do not quench the Spirit .” (1 Thessalonians 5:19), or you may dry up.

“ Let all things be done decently and in order .”

(1 Corinthians 14:40), or you may blow up!

It is up to the leadership to decide and communicate how and when Prophetic words will be allowed. The Scripture gives guidelines for small meetings (house Churches); we must set our own standards for the larger gatherings that are often held today. It is often desirable to designate a prophetic team of trusted prophetic ministers or proven prophets to specifically bring prophetic words, and also to screen and judge all words brought forth. Those who are appointed are often called Gate Keeper(s). It is biblical to assign someone with prophetic insight to judge prophecy. It does not make sense to have someone with little or no prophetic gifting to be set to judge and discern prophecy, regardless of their position or title. There are many members in the body and each must have their part.

“ Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others [allos-of the same kind] judge .” (1 Corinthians 14:29)

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