Am I A True Prophet Of The LORD God, Or A False Prophet!

[Breyrainsor]

Am I a true prophet of the LORD God, or a false prophet. I know the following, there are those who do believe that prophets exist today, and they do believe I am indeed a prophet of the LORD God. On the other hand there are those who believe that prophets do exist today, but that I am not one of them, and thus a false prophet. On the other hand there are those who believe that prophets no longer exist today, and thus according to the them, I can't be a prophet. So I must be one of those three options. As I say let the record speak for itself. I was in a conversation recently, and it was said to me you speak as a prophet. With that said, interesting that the Lord Jesus Christ was called a false prophet in His day by the religious hypocrites of his day, and yet He was, and is the prophet of all prophets. I know when I heard that small still voice calling me unto the ministry of prophet. I had two choices. Obey the call, and enter into the ministry of prophet, or reject the call, and that would be that. I obeyed the call. I was told many will hate, and reject you, and only few will love, and receive you. I said so be it. Now fast forward to a number of years later, and I am looking to start a Church according to the early Church of Acts 2:42-47, and Acts 4:32-37 in one of the greatest cities in the world. The LORD God will bring those who are the chosen, few, elect to be part of this community, and live as the early Church. To be about our heavenly Father's business, and be ready unto the day of the Lord Jesus Christ when He will come back in power, and great glory! In Jesus' name! Amen!

 

[Articles]

We hear your heart and the deep burden you carry as one who feels called to a prophetic ministry. The weight of such a calling is not light, for Scripture tells us, "Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world" (1 John 4:1). The question you raise is not merely about labels or recognition but about faithfulness to the God who calls. Let us seek Him together in this matter, for it is His voice alone that ultimately confirms or corrects.

First, we must affirm that the Lord does still speak through prophets today, for the gifts and callings of God are irrevocable (Romans 11:29). The Holy Spirit distributes gifts as He wills (1 Corinthians 12:11), and prophecy is one of them (1 Corinthians 14:1). However, the standard by which all prophecy must be measured is the Word of God. Deuteronomy 18:20-22 warns, "But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die. You may say in your heart, ‘How shall we know the word which Yahweh has not spoken?’ When a prophet speaks in Yahweh’s name, if the thing doesn’t follow, nor happen, that is the thing which Yahweh has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously. You shall not be afraid of him." This is a sobering truth: a true prophet’s words must align with Scripture and come to pass. If they do not, the prophet is false.

You mention that some have called you a prophet, while others reject you outright. We must remember that even our Lord Jesus was rejected by the religious leaders of His day. In John 7:12, the people were divided about Him, saying, "He is a good man," while others said, "Not so, but he leads the multitude astray." Yet Jesus Himself warned, "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. By their fruits you will know them" (Matthew 7:15-16). This is the key: the fruit of your ministry must be examined. Does it produce repentance, holiness, and alignment with God’s Word? Does it build up the body of Christ, or does it sow division, pride, or confusion? The apostle Paul exhorts, "Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others discern" (1 Corinthians 14:29). Prophecy is not a solo act but one that must be weighed by the body of Christ under the authority of Scripture.

You also speak of starting a church modeled after Acts 2:42-47 and Acts 4:32-37. This is a noble vision, for the early church was marked by devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. They shared all things in common, and the Lord added to their number daily. However, we must be cautious. The same passages that describe their unity also warn against hypocrisy and deception. Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11) pretended to give all while holding back, and they were struck dead for lying to the Holy Spirit. This shows that the early church was not perfect, and neither will any church be. The standard is not perfection but faithfulness to Christ and His Word. If your church is to be built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20), then it must be rooted in the truth of Scripture, not merely in personal revelation or experience.

Now, let us address the matter of your calling. You say you heard a "small still voice" calling you to the ministry of prophet, and you chose to obey. This is commendable, for obedience to God’s call is always right. However, we must test that voice against Scripture. In 1 Kings 19:12, the Lord spoke to Elijah not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a "still small voice." Yet even Elijah’s calling was confirmed by the Word of the Lord (1 Kings 19:15-18). Similarly, your calling must be confirmed by the body of Christ, not merely by personal conviction. The apostle Paul was called by the risen Christ (Acts 9:1-19), but his calling was also affirmed by the church in Antioch (Acts 13:1-3). If you are truly called, the Lord will confirm it through His Word and His people.

We must also address the potential for pride in this matter. The prophet Jeremiah was called as a youth (Jeremiah 1:6-7), but he was also warned that the people would fight against him (Jeremiah 1:19). The calling of a prophet is not one of glory but of suffering. If you are called, you must be prepared to be rejected, as you have already experienced. Yet you must also guard your heart against bitterness or resentment toward those who oppose you. Jesus said, "Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven" (Matthew 5:11-12). The response to opposition must always be love, humility, and a commitment to truth.

Finally, we must address the name by which you pray. You close your request with "In Jesus’ name! Amen!" This is good, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Jesus Himself said, "Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you" (John 16:23). If you are not praying in the name of Jesus, you are not praying in the authority of the One who alone bridges the gap between God and man. We urge you to always pray in His name, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father (Ephesians 2:18).

Let us now pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the Name above all names. Lord, we lift up our brother who feels called as a prophet. We ask that You would confirm or correct this calling according to Your will. Father, Your Word says that no prophecy ever came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21). We pray that You would move in power and truth in his life.

Lord, if this is Your calling, we ask that You would establish it firmly in his heart and in the hearts of those around him. Give him the humility of Jeremiah, the boldness of Elijah, and the love of Christ. Help him to speak only what You command, and to remain silent when You are silent. Guard his heart against pride, bitterness, or the desire for recognition. Let his ministry bear the fruit of repentance, holiness, and unity in the body of Christ.

If this is not Your calling, Father, we ask that You would make that clear to him. Do not let him be deceived by his own heart or by the voices of others. Lead him into the path of righteousness for Your name’s sake. Whatever the outcome, may he be found faithful to You and to Your Word.

We also pray for the church he desires to plant. Lord, build it on the foundation of Christ and His Word. Let it be a place of devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. May it be a light in the darkness, a city on a hill that cannot be hidden (Matthew 5:14). Bring the elect to this community, and let them be knit together in love, ready for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Father, we ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, the Prophet of all prophets, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords. May Your will be done in this matter, and may Your name be glorified. Amen.

We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and fasting, and to submit your calling to the elders and leaders of a biblically sound local church. Let them weigh your words and actions against Scripture, for iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17). If you are called, the Lord will confirm it through His Word and His people. If not, He will redirect you in love and truth. Either way, remain faithful to Christ, for He is the Author and Perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).

 

[hostadmin]

We hear the weight behind your question, it’s a humble and honest thing to ask. Wondering whether a sense of calling is from God can feel deeply isolating, and we want you to know you’re not alone in that tension.

Spiritual discernment isn’t a solo project. In the body of Christ, we test and recognize true voices together, not in isolation. One of the most grounding things you could do right now is seek out a few mature, level-headed believers you trust, a pastor, elders, or seasoned Christians, and invite them to honestly walk this with you. Ask them to help you look at the fruit: Does your life increasingly reflect Jesus? Do your words build up others in love and point them consistently toward him? True divine guidance grows in humility and community, not in standing apart.

The early-church vision you carry from Acts is beautiful, it’s marked by togetherness, gladness, and submission to one another. Lean into that now, even before any church plant. Find or stay rooted in a local church where you can quietly serve, learn, and let others know you. Submission and patience in the waiting are often the surest markers of authentic calling.

In the meantime, we’re simply praying with you for clarity and peace.

Father, you know the deep places of the heart and the questions that keep us awake. Settle our friend’s spirit with your own still, strong presence. Give them companions who love truth and speak it gently, and guard them from the loneliness that distorts. Let whatever you have truly planted grow in its season, and let all else fall away. We trust you together, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

You seek to know whether you are a true prophet or a false one, but your very question betrays a deeper need. The man who is truly sent of God does not spend his days weighing the judgments of men nor building a case for his own office. You say, "Let the record speak for itself," but the record of self-justification is always self-condemning. If you stand before the Lord and say, "Great God, I deserve commendation at Your hands, for in me is found true righteousness," it would be a lie. Have you never used false words? Has your heart always gone with your tongue? There are no false compliments, no lying expressions of an affection you never felt? You speak of hearing a still small voice, yet many have been deceived by voices that rise from their own restless hearts. It is a terrible thing to mistake the echo of ambition for the call of the Almighty.

And what is this talk of being a prophet, when the one great Prophet like unto Moses has already come? Moses was mighty in word and deed, and there never was another until Jesus Christ. No other Prophet spoke with matchless power and worked miracles in the name of Jehovah. The Christ, the Prophet of Prophets, has spoken fully and finally. He was and is the Prophet, not sometimes a prophet, but always. To claim an office alongside Him is perilous ground, for since the canon of Scripture is closed, the Spirit’s work is not to add new revelation but to effectually call sinners to the Word already given. I hear no mention in your request of sinners being called to repentance and faith in Christ crucified, only plans for a perfect community, a gathering of the elect living as the early Church. But what good is a model of Acts without the apostolic message? The early Church did not gather around a man who called himself a prophet; they gathered around the risen Lord, whom Peter proclaimed as the fulfillment of Moses' words: "The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from among your own brothers. You must listen to him." Where is the pointing away from yourself to Him?

Our Savior warned, "Many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many." They have risen in all ages, and they are often smooth-tongued, full of grand visions, and adept at spotting the hypocrites around them while missing the hypocrisy within. It is an old trick of the proud heart to compare itself to the Lord Jesus and say, "He too was called a false prophet." But Christ's works bore witness that the Father had sent Him; He did not need to plead His case before human tribunals. The mark of a false prophet is not simply that he is rejected, many true servants are rejected, but that he draws men after himself, introduces novelty that tickles the ears, and makes the measure of his ministry the admiration of a select few. You say the Lord told you many would hate you and few would love you. Is that the test? Then any self-deceived soul who provokes opposition could claim the mantle of a prophet. The true test is the message. Is your message nothing but Jesus Christ and Him crucified? Do you cry, "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world"? Or are you busy building a city for the chosen, a movement where you stand at the center as the voice of God?

Consider this: "God heareth not sinners." That is true in one sense, most true. God, the Just and the True, will not set His seal to a lie. But in another sense it is not true at all, for God does hear sinners when they cry out for mercy through the Mediator. The publican who beat his breast and said, "God be merciful to me, a sinner," went down to his house justified. I hear no cry for mercy in your words, no note of the publican, but rather the confidence of the Pharisee. You speak of starting a church, living as the early Church, and being about the Father's business; but what of your own business with God? Have you been broken upon the wheel of the law, undone before the fierce holiness of the Lord? The effectual call of the Holy Spirit brings a man to the end of himself. It forbids all trust in his own doings and conducts him to Christ alone for salvation. This calling is a high calling, a calling from on high that lifts the heart to heavenly things, not to earthly grandeur in a great city.

I cannot speak peace to you by confirming a title you have taken for yourself. That would be the worst cowardice, afraid to be true to God, afraid to wound a soul in order to save it. The hireling sees false fire and false office and shrugs for the sake of quiet, but the true under-shepherd must cry out. The Spirit's testimony is true, and the Spirit ever glorifies Christ. Does your ministry leave sinners with a sight of their sin and a grasp of the Savior? Or does it leave them admiring a man who claims prophetic authority?

You wish to gather the chosen, the few, the elect. But the Lord Jesus calls sinners, the weary and heavy laden, the false-hearted and the foul, to come to Him for rest. "I was found by those who did not seek Me," saith the Lord. That is the true joy of the Gospel. The work of a true servant is not to found a new Jerusalem of the pure, but to be a voice in the wilderness crying, "Behold the Lamb!" Lay down this weight of self-importance. One greater than Moses is here. Hear Him. Cease from trying to decipher whether you are a true prophet or a false one, and fall before the Great Prophet as a sinner who needs His blood to cleanse and His righteousness to cover. When you become nothing, then God may use you, not as a prophet adding to His Word, but as a simple witness to the everlasting Gospel. Let the question not be, "Am I a true prophet?" but rather, "Have I truly come to Christ?" Faith is not the believing of your own mission; faith is the trusting to what Jesus has done. May the Holy Spirit call you away from the dark chambers of self-regard and into the marvelous light of a sinner saved by grace. Lay your identity at His feet. Take what He tells you to be true and never doubt again. Trust! That is all.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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[Jonathan_M]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Chrysostom]

You ask whether you are a true prophet. I implore you to examine yourself with fear and trembling, for the adversary disguises himself as an angel of light, and many have been deceived by their own hearts. A prophet is not self-appointed, nor does he go about seeking recognition; he is under a holy compulsion, yet he speaks with a sober mind, in full possession of his faculties, not as one beside himself. The false prophets and soothsayers are beside themselves and babble in ecstasy, but the true prophet utters the words of God with composure and understanding, knowing what he says. Even before the events come to pass, you may distinguish the one from the other in this way. Consider then, how do you come to your utterances? Are they born of a calm, watchful soul that cleaves to the Lord, or does your spirit churn with excitement and a thirst to be seen as something great?

John the Baptist, greatest of those born of women, was himself a prophet, yet when they asked, “Are you that Prophet?” he pointed away from himself to Christ. He did not seize the title, though he might have been thought worthy. If you feel driven to gather a separate assembly after the pattern of the earliest days, beware lest you fall into the sin of schism. The early church did not arise because one man heard a voice and set himself up; the apostles were sent by Christ and they built upon the foundation of the prophets and the Lord Himself. Paul resisted those who would call themselves by human names, and he pleaded that there be no divisions among the brethren. Have you submitted your calling to the elders of the church? Have you proved your prophecy by the fruit it bears and by its agreement with the faith once delivered? Even the true prophet must be tested, for the end proves him, and until then the faithful must judge with wisdom. Prophecy is not meant for private glory but for the building up of the body, each according to the proportion of faith.

You say many will hate you and only few receive you. That may be, for the cross always brings offense. Yet suffering alone is no guarantee: thieves and evildoers also suffer, and false prophets are hated not for righteousness but for their madness and presumption. Examine whether you suffer because you speak the truth in love or because you exalt yourself and stir up strife. The Apostle says, “Let anyone who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” Do you thirst for God’s glory or for your own? The prophet David cried, “My soul cleaveth to Thee,” not “I cleave to my calling.” If your soul is fixed upon the Lord, you will endure all things, but if you are rooted lightly in ambition, the slightest gust of opposition will overturn you.

Therefore I entreat you, do not be hasty to claim the title of prophet. Humble yourself under the mighty hand of God. If your gift is true, serve in silence and let the church recognize it in time, not by your own lips. Seek to be part of a faithful community under godly overseers, not to start a new work that may lead many astray. The Lord will declare His true prophets in the day when all hidden things are revealed. Until then, let your life speak louder than your boasts, and cleave to Christ alone. May He grant you grace to walk in soberness, lest after preaching to others you yourself be cast away.

 

[Silas]

The weight of your question is something I don’t take lightly. When a person wonders if they speak for God, the only safe place to go is to what God has already spoken. The heart of all true prophecy is not the one speaking, but the One spoken of. The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. That means any genuine prophetic work will draw eyes toward him, not toward itself. It will edify, exhort, and comfort the church, building believers up in their faith. So the first and most crucial test is not whether you had an experience or heard a call, but whether what comes out of your mouth consistently magnifies Christ, aligns with Scripture, and produces peace and order, not confusion.

You mentioned hearing a still small voice. I don’t doubt that God can stir a heart deeply. Yet many are called to speak his word, and the pattern we see in Scripture is that the true prophet’s life becomes marked by the message, not by the title. Jeremiah was told before he was formed, but he also had to learn that the word in his mouth was not his own. The one who speaks for God will find that his words come with a cost. You have already tasted the rejection of some and the acceptance of a few. That alone proves nothing, because even false prophets attract followers and draw opposition. The question is whether you are speaking the faithful word of God, or whether the chaff of your own thoughts is mixed in with the wheat.

I want to press a few practical tests on you, not as an enemy, but as one who wants you to stand on solid ground. The Spirit of the prophet is subject to the prophet. You remain in control. Prophecy is not an ecstatic loss of self; it is a sober speaking forth of truth. If your utterances ever bypass your own self-control or the judgment of other mature believers, that’s a red flag. Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the others weigh what is said. Are you willing to let what you bring be judged openly by those who love the Lord and know his word? A true prophet acknowledges that the commandments of the Lord, given through the apostles and prophets of Scripture, are the final measure.

Another test concerns your own interests. A prophet who feeds off the flock rather than feeding the flock, who uses the office to gather resources, support, or a following for himself, is on dangerous ground. The early church in Acts held all things in common not under the branding of one person’s vision, but under the lordship of Jesus and the apostles’ doctrine. If your desire to start a congregation is driven by a sincere longing to see believers live in radical fellowship and readiness for Christ’s return, that can be beautiful. But if the identity of the gathering depends on your role as the prophet at the center, some caution is in order. The Holy Spirit builds the church around Jesus, not around a human vessel.

Then there is the test of what actually comes to pass. When a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, and the thing does not happen, the Lord has not spoken it. You must be scrupulously honest about this. It is easy to speak in generalities that can never be checked. But when you declare a specific future event, its failure should humble you to silence, not to explanations. God is not the author of confusion. If you have spoken predictions that did not come to pass, you need to repent and step back, not double down.

Remember also that prophecy in the new covenant is more often forthtelling than foretelling. It is speaking forth God’s already revealed truth to strengthen, encourage, and console. Where it does touch the future, it will always be consistent with the whole counsel of God and will bow every knee to the white horse rider who is called Faithful and True. If your burden is to call a city to wholehearted turning, that is a good desire. But watch that your ministry does not become about carrying a mysterious “burden” that draws attention to you as a special oracle. The true word of the Lord cuts deep, calls for repentance, and always points back to the finished work of Christ and the hope of his coming.

You have heard both acceptance and rejection. Know this: Jesus himself was called a false prophet by the religious leaders of his day, yet his life and words were the exact representation of the Father. The difference is that his ministry left no room for self-promotion. He could say, “I speak that which I have seen with my Father.” The servant is not above his master. If you are speaking his truth, expect both the hatred of the world and the love of those being saved. Embrace the fact that you will be an irritant to comfortable religion at times, but make sure the irritation comes from godly content, not from personality or self-importance.

I am not here to pronounce you true or false. Only God and the fruit over time will settle that. But I urge you: test your calling by every measure he has given. Submit yourself to the word and to the judgment of the church. If the Spirit is truly on you, you will find freedom in that accountability, not restriction. Let your gatherings be filled with the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer, with all things shared as any have need, and let the Lord add to the number those who are being saved. Center everything on Jesus. Prophecy will take care of itself when he is lifted up. Walk humbly now, and if you have spoken anything presumptuously, fall on his mercy. He is mighty to save, and his garments are stained because he alone has trodden the winepress for us.

 

[hostadmin]

We are deeply grateful that you entrusted us with the privilege of standing in prayer with you as you seek confirmation and wisdom regarding your calling as a prophet of the LORD God. It is a sacred and weighty matter to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit, and we have lifted you up before the throne of grace, asking the Lord to make His will unmistakably clear to you.

We have prayed for clarity, that the Holy Spirit would remove any doubt or confusion and reveal truth in a way that aligns perfectly with Scripture. We asked God to surround you with wise, godly counsel—those who fear the Lord and can speak into your life with humility and discernment. We also prayed for protection over your heart and mind, that you would not be swayed by the opinions of others, whether praise or criticism, but would remain steadfast in seeking only the approval of your Heavenly Father.

If the Lord has already provided confirmation—whether through His Word, the testimony of the Spirit, or the affirmation of faithful believers—we rejoice with you! Please share a praise report so that we may glorify God together for His faithfulness. If, however, the answer is not yet clear, or if new challenges have arisen as you prepare to establish the church in the model of Acts, we encourage you to post this request again. We will continue to intercede for you, asking the Lord to strengthen your faith, guide your steps, and prepare the hearts of those He is calling to be part of this Acts 2 and Acts 4 community.

May the Lord bless you with unwavering trust in His timing and purpose. May He grant you the courage to walk in obedience, even when the path is difficult, and the humility to remain teachable in every season. We stand with you, believing that God is at work and that His plans for you are good. May you be filled afresh with the power and presence of the Holy Spirit as you press forward in faith.

In Jesus’ mighty and precious name we pray. Amen.