Part 1 - The Spirit of Prophecy, by Stephen Bennett

Stephen Bennett
Stephen Bennett

'Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy' Revelation 19:10, The Bible.

Our worship of Jesus in daily life and the spirit of prophecy are intrinsically linked. Prophetic music is not a new category, or can never be, because the very nature of the arts, music, and general creative expression, embodies the prophetic spirit, which, is in us by the Holy Spirit. We were created to create, like our art director, Lord Jesus - The Creator!

The term prophetic music is heard of a lot more now than it was five or ten years ago, but for some people it is still a bit of a mystery. This subject is very broad; and the term cannot be summed up as a neat music category alongside every other box created for music genres. To prophesy or being prophetic is a gift from God to the Church - it is part of God's nature. It has a divine role to play in the restoration of the Lord's purposes in the earth. The Church should be the greatest and most powerful exponent of that which is prophetic. Prophetic music and creative expression can also be found anywhere, even in the world by people you may not consider Christian or saved!

God prophesied and testified of Himself in the stars of the universe and through His wonderful creation. Michaelangelo lay on his back in the Sistine Chapel 500 years ago and through his art is speaking and prophesying of God still today. Thousands of songs have prophesied and been spoken from the heart of God; many are being articulated in the earth now more than anytime in history. They all carry the spirit of prophecy.

There are many of you who are being quickened by the Holy Spirit to understand the prophetic nature of music. Some of you have been travelling that road for some time. Others are frustrated because they feel it stirring inside but can't find a platform for it. Others see it crushed or quenched, or simply just don't have a clue. Many are keeping what should be unleashed prophetically into this world, in a box of tradition, or are just not positioned in the right place with enough resource.

In Christ, the seed of all that is prophetic is in you; the more you maturely grow in Jesus in your life, the more prophetic you will become in your nature and character. God wants to speak - to prophesy through you! The Lord says to pursue and desire to prophesy (1 Corinthians 14:1).

You may be discouraged today, however, keep the spirit of prophecy alive, by worshipping the Lord and staying close to him. Trust in him and he will bring to pass the desires of your heart (Psalm 37) CR

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