Yes, I call myself a prophetess. Why would I treat God's gift and calling dismissively or with irreverence? Just as God predestined Jeremiah, He predestined me. But, unfortunately, regarding accusation, not much has changed for God’s messengers since the days of Jeremiah. We are still accused, by false teachers, of trying to exalt ourselves. And, it is still the false prophets who exalt themselves against us, demanding "accountability." Accountable for what? For being an elder woman of God with a Spiritual gift, which is sealed, and therefore can't be stolen? Theft is the devil's thing; and oh boy does he ever get mad, even accuses God's messengers of being crazy, whenever he can't do his thing.
Jeremiah Ch.29 v26b-27, (NLT)
²⁶ You are responsible to put into stocks and neck irons any crazy man who claims to be a prophet. ²⁷So why have you done nothing to stop ### from ###, who pretends to be a prophet among you?
The adversary uses those possessed by deceptive spirits to oppose God and those chosen to speak on His behalf. But, unlike the divine call to tell God's people about their sins, which fosters reconciliation through repentance, false teachers, in true Jezebel form, cunningly tout "accountability," while actively seeking to undermine God's messages by causing harm to His prophets. As a result, in times of prophecy, cities (to their own destruction) continue to embrace the "feel good" messages of false prophets.
Driven by their blind desire for popularity, false prophets always confuse warning with scorn and fear mongering. Despite their interference, God's messengers' primary responsibility is to deliver the urgent call for repentance so that lives and souls can be spared during times of disaster. True prophets speak God's Word of purpose. In contrast, false prophets speak messages that cater to people's preference.
This is the Word of God concerning "accountability": "And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name." (Deuteronomy Ch.18_v19, BSB)
In conclusion: What makes one a false prophet is not that they call themselves a prophet; but, that their teachings consistently and intentionally oppose the Word of God. Moreover, the accountability which they demand is never applicable to themselves.
The Holy Spirit led me to this interpretation and compelled me to share it with you: Christians often interpret the command to “be still” as “to be quiet in God’s presence.” While quietness is certainly helpful, the phrase means to stop frantic activity, to "let go and let God." For God’s people being “still” would involve looking to the Lord for their help; for God’s enemies, being “still” would mean ceasing to fight a battle they cannot win.
Jeremiah Ch.29 v26b-27, (NLT)
²⁶ You are responsible to put into stocks and neck irons any crazy man who claims to be a prophet. ²⁷So why have you done nothing to stop ### from ###, who pretends to be a prophet among you?
The adversary uses those possessed by deceptive spirits to oppose God and those chosen to speak on His behalf. But, unlike the divine call to tell God's people about their sins, which fosters reconciliation through repentance, false teachers, in true Jezebel form, cunningly tout "accountability," while actively seeking to undermine God's messages by causing harm to His prophets. As a result, in times of prophecy, cities (to their own destruction) continue to embrace the "feel good" messages of false prophets.
Driven by their blind desire for popularity, false prophets always confuse warning with scorn and fear mongering. Despite their interference, God's messengers' primary responsibility is to deliver the urgent call for repentance so that lives and souls can be spared during times of disaster. True prophets speak God's Word of purpose. In contrast, false prophets speak messages that cater to people's preference.
This is the Word of God concerning "accountability": "And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name." (Deuteronomy Ch.18_v19, BSB)
In conclusion: What makes one a false prophet is not that they call themselves a prophet; but, that their teachings consistently and intentionally oppose the Word of God. Moreover, the accountability which they demand is never applicable to themselves.
The Holy Spirit led me to this interpretation and compelled me to share it with you: Christians often interpret the command to “be still” as “to be quiet in God’s presence.” While quietness is certainly helpful, the phrase means to stop frantic activity, to "let go and let God." For God’s people being “still” would involve looking to the Lord for their help; for God’s enemies, being “still” would mean ceasing to fight a battle they cannot win.
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Orphans – Widows – Elders
(Prioritizing the least of these of Jesus's disciples)
Middle of
the garden
Thank You, LORD
Middle of
the gardenThank You, LORD
