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Peter was urging his readers about the prophetic nature of Scripture. The prophecies But praise God, the prophetic word is like a lamp (Greek: λύχνῳ or lychnō) for us in
they read in the Old Testament were not just words of insight but of power. These our waste place. Like a lamp, it is personal, portable and practical. It brings relief to
words were special words — God’s words. And we thank the Holy Spirit that the gift of times of distress and provides light in our darkest situations. The prophetic word gives
prophecy is very much active today. It is an excessive overflow from God because, if us God’s insights, plans, instruction, encouragement and even rebuke. It is there for us
you really think about it, God has given us everything — even His only Son. And yet He to use! He gives it to us as we navigate our way through the wasteland until we reach
continues to give, through the gift of prophecy, strategies, truths, insights, hope and the glorious fulfilment of all He has in store for us.
power!
The Author and Source of every prophecy — from the words in Scripture to the words You can rely on the prophetic word to help you in all aspects of your life, may it be a
of knowledge we receive today — is the Holy Spirit. The writers of the Bible received major or minor concern. If it matters to you, it matters to the Holy Spirit. He will speak
prophetic words. And these words of revelation gave insight to heavenly truths — to make sure you succeed. The prophetic word is your “reliable” way up no matter
truths that could never be perceived by mere human minds. Through prophetic what your situation may be.
revelations, the believers of old were able to understand God’s work and God’s plan for
a Messiah to save the whole world. The Greek word for "reliable" or "made more sure" is bébaios (βέβαιος) meaning
“good enough to walk on”. The prophetic word is a precious heavenly overflow that
And today, the same gift of prophecy that operated when the Bible was written is you can trust and depend on. It may not be perfect or infallible like Scripture, but it is
available to us. Through the gift of prophecy, the Holy Spirit reveals truths that no eye enough for you to walk on. It is enough to push you to keep believing and expecting. It
has seen, no ear has heard and no mind has conceived for God’s people. These is firm enough to be sure that God is working faithfully for the words you received to
precious heavenly words are fruitful, productive, transforming, holy, powerful, good and come to pass. The prophetic word is your way up — to progress, to breakthrough, to
profitable for those who pay attention to it. victory!