"Prophetic Words"

I have said that we have sought to revive the "prophetic word" in our Church this year -- in a modest sense of the word "prophetic". We have sought to speak words of Holy Spirit wisdom, discernment, and love among us. I think that this has been one of the best things we did after the tragedy we suffered at the turn of the year. Tomorrow morning, I have decided to survey the "prophetic words" we have received over the past half year: ▪ A Sunday School child reminded us to rejoice in the Lord always, as we have a wonderful God and Saviour ▪ Our treasurer reminded us that we need to trust God, because the Lord provides ▪ I then spoke about the "prophetic word" itself, as part of a five-fold ministry ▪ Together with our treasurer, I said that Christians need to be faithful, as God is faithful ▪ I then spoke about changes, over the years, in the way that our Church is made up (its demographics), and how this was graciously given by God ▪ A Youth leader told us that it is OK for us to grieve as a Church, but the Lord has great things ahead for us ▪ I spoke about God's promise that people's ministry in the Church will have effect, and His Word will not return to Him empty ▪ And most recently, our office secretary shared with us that God is calling us to prayer as a Church, as prayer will cause His Word to bear fruit.