The Ministry of Prophesying

 1 Chronicles 25-27; 1 Thessalonians 4 

“David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying…The sons of Asaph were under the supervision of Asaph, who prophesied under the king’s supervision.”

1 Chronicles 25:1, 2

The gift of prophesy was valued by David and his army because he himself operated with that gift. David knew how many times it was the Word of the Lord that changed his perspective when he was in a cave, on the run from Saul, or involved in a battle that seemed overwhelming. However, this gift of prophesying would need to be submitted under authority. The gift was always influenced by the humility and purity of the person through whom the Word of the Lord was given. The ministry of prophesying was a weapon in spiritual battle. It directly connected the people to the commander-in- chief. Mature use of prophesy, in healthy submission to spiritual leadership, is still essential as Paul reminds us in the New Covenant in Christ (1 Corinthians 14). When this gift operates through mature disciples living in submission to authority, and used to strengthen, encourage, and comfort God’s people, the people of God advance in mission.”

“Lord Jesus, I value your words and Word. Thank you for the gift of prophesy, for your glory.”