“Wayne, prophecy is not for today, the gift of prophecy and prophets passed away…”
Really? Hmmm….
This above statement was quoted to me by a local Pastor. Now, I have a great respect for the pastor and consider him a friend. Sadly today there are many that still believe that the gifts of the spirit have somehow “died away” and are no longer valid. Yet to overcome this objection to what
is reality, lets take a close look at the following conversation.
Pastor: Well Wayne, today is different. We no longer hear from God as the prophets once
did.
Me: Really? The word of God tells us that prophets are part of
the 5 fold ministry, and that we should earnestly seek the gift of prophecy.
Pastor: But not for today. That passed away, we now have the Bible.
Me: Ok, but may I ask you a question? How long have you been a minister?
Pastor: Over 30 years.
Me: How did you know that you were suppose to be a minister or a pastor?
Pastor: I was called, I felt the calling in my life as a young man.
Me: You “felt” it? Was it like a certain
feeling you have had before? Was it…
Pastor: I knew the Lord was calling me into ministry, I knew it.
Me: My sheep will hear my voice? Yes?
Pastor: Exactly. Once you have the call you know… Click To Continue Reading
