The posts you find here are prophecies, presented in the belief that they are from God, in the context of 1 Thessalonians 5: "Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good." So if you find them of value, thank God, the God of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who sent Him into the world to save sinners, which was done by His death on the cross and His resurrection.

Prophecies were a feature of the early church and can be seen at times throughout church history. In recent years they have reemerged as a part of the Charismatic movement in many parts of the church. Please understand that they are not intended to challenge, replace or add to scripture, which must always be the test of what is said.

Please let me know what you think: I offer them in the belief that they will be of value to people, but conscious that I may be guilty of presumption.

Context

These prophecies were given as a result of visits to art galleries; specifically so far Manchester Art Gallery. Where possible I will include a link to a photo of the pieces of art which inspire them, but in many cases they don't seem to have made it onto the web.

To GOD be the glory.

Friday, 8 April 2011

God's Priorities

[Sitting in St Mary's Stockport in their Garden of Gethsemane display with the chatter of the cafe in another part of the church echoing around]

How do you decide what is truly important? Do you follow the crowd - the things that the peole around you rate, and so accept their valuation? Do you seek to apply your own values, your personal experiences and what you understand to be of importance because of the hurt you have heard of? Or do you listen for what I value, what I demonstrate and proclaim to be of real value, eternal value? You must seek to value as I value - for then you will focus on what is of true value - that which I will reward on the last day. And if you live your life by my values, then you will be of true service to me - though much of what you do may be disdained by those around you.

Consider the way that I work - and what I leave undone. Consider how I respond to the cries of my people - and how often they appear to go unheard. Consider the fruit of when my people have pursued their own understanding - and left fruit that continues to hinder my Word to this day.

The true test is 'It seemed good the Holy Spirit and to us'; too often my people rush to follow the concerns of the world when I am calling you to other tasks. And then you are surprised when your efforts appear fruitless - yet you do not stop to ask why this should be. Remember 'Woe to you when all speak well of you': you must be cautious when your priorities align to those of many in the world. Such conformity MAY be right - but may derive from your desire to avoid conflict with those around you who do not own my name. Behold I am the Prince of Peace - but that peace will come when I return and rule the nations with a rod of iron; until then there will always be conflict between my way and the way of the world: do not be surprised!
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