I’ve encountered many people today who are eager to claim the title of prophet. Yet when I listen closely, I’m often unsure whether what they’re pursuing actually follows the scriptural pattern.
You see, there’s nothing glamorous about being a prophet according to the Bible.
It is a calling marked by pain, isolation, endurance, and persecution.
I once preached in Ghana, in Africa, to an audience of about 3,000 people — mostly young men. I was teaching on the ministries within the Body of Christ: apostles, prophets, and evangelists. The atmosphere was wonderful. Continue reading
