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It is the gift of prophecy that Isaiah was working under when he spoke of Jesus Christ for it is written
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
It was also the gift of prophecy that was at work when John the Baptist spoke of the coming of the Son of God
for it is written
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
Matthew 3:11
We see how God uses prophecy to give us a glimpse of his desire as well as plan. Even today we can see the gift of prophrcy at work when men and women of God share about events to come like storms, disasters, or shifts. When the Prophets of today give instuction to the Body of Christ informing them of the direction God desire them to go or expose the adversary in the many games he plays. Understand the gift of prophecy is still operating strong in this hour because God still has a direct word for his people and God still uses the same mouth piece as he did yesterday.
We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
2Peter 1:19
Appreciate the gift of prophecy for it comes with great responsibility for the word you share is the authentic word of God and getting it wrong gives the appearance that God has lied. Know a true prophecy will not come back void, you can bank on it manifesting on the land, and you can be sure God does not bite his tongue. Know that true prophecy will not go against the already written instruction of God, it will not cause confusion, and it will not assist the adversary with his aganda. Also be aware there are those that pretend to have a word from God so they can be seen, given attention, or personal fame. Know that word the adversary attempt to plant will never be fulfilled and eventually exposed for the lie that it is for it is written
Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
John 8:44
So follow the instruction of Habakkuk
And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.
Habakkuk 2:2
Make sure the prophecy shared is broken down and explained leaving no room for self perception so the word given can be performed according to God glory and honor. For at the end of the day the gift of prophecy is allowed so we can be put in a position to experience God in a greater way.