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not be tossed to and fro. We are to be una ected by men's doctrines, fi rmly established in the Word, and led by the Spirit—speaking only truth and always in love. Are we there yet? It would not appear so. Clearly, we need everything the Lord has provided for His Bride so that we may become the glorious Church, without spot or wrinkle (Ephesians 5:27). Some say all this is a work of the Spirit, and not man. Everything good is a work of the Spirit, but not without man. God has chosen to work on behalf of men by most often working through them. Isn't that the story of the Cross—that God became man so He could work the work of Redemption through a man? Jesus said John the Baptist was the greatest prophet under the Old Covenant. That was true because of the assignment he carried. He was to prepare the way of the Lord. Luke 3 and Matthew 3 show him carrying out that mission. His message brought revelation, an enlightened awareness of the kingdom of God, and a call for repentance so the people could embrace it. The Scriptures mention that John had the attention of the religious, political, economic and military leaders, as well as the general population. God gave him an open door to speak not only into their individual lives, but also into the realms they represented. You do realize there is a political realm, economic realm, religious realm, etc. Men can get so caught up in their own way of thinking and doing that, without God's intervention, they can destroy themselves. How does God change those realms? By His Word spoken through the lips of men—especially through the ministry of prophets. Amos 3:7, NKJV, says, "Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets." Does the kingdom of God need to be revealed to people today? Certainly. Do each of these realms need to be awakened out of their self-dependent, destructive ways to the Lord? The sooner, the better! The Anointed Prophet John prepared the way of the Lord. Is the Lord coming again? Yes, and very soon! Then prophets are needed today. This doesn't mean the Kingdom relies solely on the prophet's ministry. Unlike the Old Testament, where the anointing rested only on the king, the priests and the prophets, the anointing is on the whole Body of Christ. We all have responsibility and authority in the Kingdom. But the anointing on the prophet is like a weapon the Lord releases to cause change. When the prophet speaks, his words become the voice of the Lord in the earth. Psalm 29 reveals that the voice of the Lord is powerful and full of majesty; it destroys long-standing obstacles and releases judgment; it makes way for the glory and gives His people strength, blessing them with peace. No wonder Paul so often asked the saints to pray for him that he would have a free fl ow of divine utterance. He knew his words, ordained and anointed of God, would not only a ect each person who heard them, but alter the spiritual condition of every realm known to man—and angels (1 Corinthians 2:6). All this is only one aspect of the prophet's ministry. There are two main aspects of the true prophet's ministry. One, of course, is 1 4 : B V O V $ 24 95 #300853 Terri Copeland Pearsons shares how she began to encounter Jesus as a little girl sitting at her praying grandmother's feet. She reveals how those encounters with Him changed her life and shaped her ministry in prayer today. As you read these pages, sit with Terri at the feet of Jesus. Allow Him to draw you into a closer fellowship with Him that will not only affect your own life, but also many others. Let Him show you how your prayer life can increasingly become An Encounter With Him. An Encounter With Him by Terri Copeland Pearsons clothbound hardcover not be tossed to and fro. We are to be una ected by men's doctrines, fi rmly established in the Word, and led by the can destroy themselves. How does God change those realms? By His Word spoken through the lips of men—especially through the ministry of prophets. Amos 3:7, the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets." Does the kingdom of God need to be revealed to people today? Certainly. Do each of these realms need to be awakened out of their self-dependent, He knows it will take all the ministry gifts—apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor and teacher—to get the job done." The Lord knows how to perfect the saints! KCM.ORG/MAG 1-800-600-7395 (U.S. only) FREE standard shipping included. Offer price valid through Dec. 31, 2024

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