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What is Prophetic Worship?

02/13/2012

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1 Corinthians 12:28  And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

I’ve been asked this many times by people who do not understand prophetic worship, and by others how they can develop it in their lives.   Prophetic worship is simply to  sing, speak or act under the influence of the Holy Spirit.  When one does such, it allows the character of God to come to light in us, and thus draws others to Him.   The fruit of such moments will reveal whether the Word that came forth is of the flesh or of the Spirit, meaning that is was divinely inspired. This is not something that is meant only for the charismatic churches; (though this gift has more freedom to produce fruit in that environment) it is intended for the entire Body of Christ.  By the way, I do not attend what some of you would call a charismatic church, but I have led worship in many of them.  So, as I am traveling and leading “After His Heart” worship events, I use these opportunities to educate, inspire and help others recognize their own prophetic worship gifts. Let me say this...that prophetic worship is not mysterious in anyway. 

John 4: 23 says, “But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship
Him.” 

The spirit is about what the Spirit is saying, and the truth is about what God’s Word says.  It comes down to three basic things one must know:
 
1. Prophetic worship is not soothsaying or fortune telling.   It is having a total dependence on the Word of God (knowing what He says) and being able to apply it when needed in
your life.  It is also having a keen knowledge of what God is saying to others around you.   This  knowledge comes from the Lord.  It must always be backed up by His WORD.  So in short, if you are not in the WORD of God, your prophetic worship will produce no fruit in His kingdom. 

2. Prayer is the key in hearing God’s voice and His Spirit when moving in prophetic worship.  If you have no prayer
life, how do you know His voice verses the enemy?  Prayer
is our vital line of communication between us and our Heavenly Father.  If you do not pray regularly and desire
to hear from the Lord, start now. He will give you the desire of your heart!

3.  If you believe God has called you into prophetic worship, practice prophetic worship. You can do this by surrounding yourself with people who do hear from God. When you sense God is speaking, speak or sing it out boldly, and let them
judge your fruit.  Prophetic worship can be developed if you have the gift of prophecy. Revelation 19:10 says, “For the
testimony of Jesus is in the spirit of prophecy.” Not all believers do, so do not beat your head against a brick wall
because you desire it to be so!  Remember our passage above in 1 Corinthians, “....God has set some in the church….” not all.  

I want to mention one more thing that is important if you desire to grow in your prophetic worship ministry. "Grow
a thick skin." Many a prophet is persecuted and misunderstood by those who have deaf ears and eyes that cannot see what the Spirit is saying.  If you are easily offended, prophetic worship will never arise within you. You will never be able to walk in forgiveness, and you will second guess the Spirit of God by what you see in the flesh. Know that you know what God is saying and walk therefore in integrity, not allowing the devil an inroad to your ministry. 

Prophetic Worship is nothing new, and some may even say it is unbiblical. I would have to agree that I have seen some use this gift inaccurately; as I have seen some abuse other spiritual gifts in the same manner. In every spiritual gift, there is a (fake) or a counterfeit created by the devil.  Be encouraged and do not be deceived brethren; if it is of God, no man will be able to stop what the Spirit is saying or revealing through you!


 
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Uncomplicated Worship

01/14/2012

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""But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the
  Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His
  worshipers." John 4:23
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The best worship service I  have ever experienced was in volcano country Guatemala.  We literally walked down inside an inactive volcano valley and met with a small group of believers to have service. As everyone walked, because the roads were near impossible to travel via automobile, I noticed the sound of singing.  As I looked up and back down toward the small village at the heart of our journey, folks were walking arm in arm and singing hymns and choruses all the way to Sunday service. It was precious to hear their melodies resonate across the valley and into my heart.  Moved by their genuine gratefulness to be able to attend a worship service, I learned a  lesson that morning. They knew who the church was… yes I say who. Folks we do not go to church, because WE ARE the church! We go to meet together as the church. 

By the time they arrived at the very small square cement building that might have held 45 people comfortably, they were ready for service. Their hearts were joyful, and they greeted each other warmly before sitting on small wooden benches that were about one foot off the floor. 

In that building the thirty of us added to their little flock and the place was packed. They gladly squeezed in and made room for us.  They had a few old 1960’s plastic yard chairs that had seen better days, but insisted the Americanos sit in them,the seat of honor. 

There were no song books, no large video screens, no microphones, no piano, no instruments of any kind, (but a little drum that a teenager tapped on). There were no bulletins or even clock to keep tabs on the time. The pastor stood and greeted us and then the service began. They broke out in singing and they knew every word to every song. It was as if the words were engraved on their hearts. Very few of them had bibles, but that did not matter. They also knew scripture so well they could finish it before the pastor recited it.  I sat back and looked around the room and each face was beaming and leaning in closer so they would not miss one word that was spoken. Even the babies and toddlers were very attentive or sound asleep. They never disturbed the service by their presence. They learned young while in the House of God, you respect Him by listening, and listening they did! 

Afterward they began to sing and rejoice once again, proclaiming the wonders of the Lord.  I also joined right  in and wished that Sunday Service would become a lot simpler, a lot less complicated, and a lot more spirit filled. I wished that churches back home were jam-packed with people who came in rejoicing after having to walk a mile of hilly and rocky terrain on their way to worship. I realized that this was very much like the New Testament church. No frills, not fuss, just a place of true worship. Indeed, it was the best worship service I had ever experienced. It was simple, intimate worship that resonated throughout the small building in the bottom of the volcano valley. 

Perhaps once you live through a volcano you become a lot less needy, or you understand what is really necessary in life. I was humbled by my own ill-behavior thinking I had to have so much to lead God’s people into worship. I realize now, that I have everything that I need. I have a heart willing to abandon the conveniences of this world and enter into pure worship. simply said, "My heart to the Father’s heart." Indeed my friend, if you can breathe, you too can worship!

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