"If you won't release control to God, you will not have the guidance of God."

Prophecies are not just limited to Biblical times. Pastor Darrin Patrick teaches us how to test prophecies and follow guidance from the Holy Spirit.

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THE PROMISE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. John 16:7

And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night. Exodus 13:21

And in the last days, I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams; Acts 2:16-17

Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. 1 Corinthians 14:1

THE GIFT OF PROPHESY
“Speaking merely human words to report something God brings to
mind.” -Wayne Grudem

MYTHS ABOUT PROPHECY
• It is only done by Prophets
• It is mainly foretelling
• It is equivalent to preaching
• It shouldn’t be questioned

Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

While we were staying for many days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. And coming to us, he took Paul’s belt and bound his own feet and hands and said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘This is how the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’” When we heard this, we and the people there urged him not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” And since he would not be persuaded,
we ceased and said, “Let the will of the Lord be done.” After these days we got ready and went up to Jerusalem. Acts 21:10-15

• REVELATION - WHAT DID GOD SAY?
• INTERPRETATION – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
• APPLICATION – WHAT SHOULD I DO?

THE GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

• GOD’S LACK OF GUIDANCE CAN BE MERCIFUL.

• GOD’S GUIDANCE REQUIRES US TO GIVE UP CONTROL.

• GOD’S GUIDANCE STARTS WITH TRUSTING GOD NOW.

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3

“What you will, when you will, wow you will” -John Newton

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