Fresh Air And Flies
September 6, 2020
Revelation 19:10 (NIV)
“For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.”
1 Corinthians 14:1-3 (NIV)
Follow the way of love and eagerly desire the gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.
(vs.3) … the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.
The Spirit works through the one speaking to give another strength, encouragement, and comfort.
1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 (NIV)
Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil.
When It Comes To Being On The Receiving End …
- Be gracious with the one sharing.
2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV)
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
- Seek the Lord and ask yourself a few questions.
Questions Like …
Does the content glorify God rather than the speaker, the church, etc.?
Does it contradict what Scripture reveals about the nature of God, who He is, or what He asks of us?
Does it strengthen, encourage, or comfort you or the group the message is intended for?
Was it spoken in humility and love?
Do you know if the one sharing submits themselves to the discernment and accountability of others?
- Allow Christ-centered friends to weigh in.
When It Comes To Being A Giver …
- Consider your “word” in light of the greater Word - Scripture.
- Share it in love and with humility.
1 Corinthians 13:9 (NIV)
For we know in part and we prophecy in part … .
- Leave the results to God.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (NIV)
Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you … By this gospel you are saved … .
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures … .