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Are You Ready for Endtimes Prophets?

prophetisaiahRecently, I read where a self-professed prophet from Scotland came into a church meeting and rebuked popular pastor, John McArthur.   McArthur told his congregation that if the man were a real prophet, he would not have behaved in such a manner.  Really?  Other individuals chimed in during the days afterward remarking that a true prophet would have had better decorum.   I reached the conclusion that Christianity is not ready for, and would not receive true prophets.

The Bible is rich with portraits of God-sent prophets.  The major ones were all different in the manner in which they executed their calling.  However, they were completely alike in several areas.

They spoke boldly without bias or favor.  Their words deeply angered people.  They were not moved by the fear of offense or consequence.  They broke social rules.  They were despised and hated.  Not many people understood them and fewer chose to support or defend them.

Being a prophet in Old Testament times was a risky business.  People hunted down and killed many of the prophets.  Even Christ said, “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her!”  – Matthew 23:37

There is a good reason why they hated the prophets.  God anoints the prophet with a powerful ability to penetrate the carnal mind, no matter how stubborn or hardened with sin that it is.  A normal individual might say the same statement and be ridiculed and made sport of.  The prophet speaks, and his words go like a sharp goad straight into the heart of rebellion.  Consider how Stephen’s words affected the Pharisees.

“When they heard these things they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth.”  – Acts 7:54

If we think prophets are going to come today and act pastoral, as gentle and courteous individuals conscientious of possibly offending someone, then we need to read God’s word again.  They are unique men, prepared by God for a time of apostasy.  In this period, when the final deception, delusion, and apostasy are at critical mass, we had better be prepared for very bold and powerful prophets speaking truth so piercingly that hatred will flow toward them like blood during Armageddon.

It will be obvious that they did not take the Dale Carnegie course on “How to Win Friends and Influence People.”   They are anointed to break stony hearts and convict callused minds.  They will have piercing discernment.  They will not simply denounce common sin, but will go for the satanic motherlode.  They will rebuke the religious leaders who have sold themselves to Satan for fame, wealth, and a place in history.  When their rebukes come forth, it will be as missiles thrust by the Holy Spirit straight into their evil spirits.   Those rebukes will explode with conviction throughout their spiritual system.  Their conscience will sizzle like eggs in a hot skillet.

These prophets won’t ask to speak.  They will not say “please”, “thank you”, and “excuse me.”  Most people will be repulsed by their lack of decorum.   Not many will want to associate with them.  History will repeat itself.  They will live alone, stand alone, speak alone, and die alone—except that God is with them.  The world needs them, but does not want them.  Christians want them, but are afraid of them.  False Christians need them, but will join the world in killing them.

They are coming.  No apostasy has ever been without them.   They will shake the gates of evil until the hinges come unscrewed.  We will tremble at their boldness, and the pure hatred and violence reciprocating from the children of darkness.   I hope that we will stand with them, pray for them, and defend their right to speak the truth.  I hope that we will recognize that these men will be God’s final attempt to reach the deceived masses before the devouring Man of Sin arrives, and before the final outpouring of God’s wrath.

3 Comments

  1. emanuel

    sir i would say you have it about right and perhaps due to your insight you are one as well, its a lonely place of this i can confess …peace

  2. Natalie

    Hello!

    Thank you for your writings. I have read several recently and found them helpful and edifying. I have a couple of questions about the points raised in this article that I’m hoping you will address.

    What is the definition of ‘prophet’ for the purposes of this article? I have understood a prophet to have direct, unique revelation from the Lord. I am wondering, along the same lines, how Stephen is considered a prophet as opposed to a witness. There could be a nuance I am missing here and I would appreciate clarification. Finally, scripturally, how is the anointing of a prophet different from the power of the Holy Spirit working through any witness for Christ, and His power working in the people hearing the truth of His Word?

    Thank you for taking the time to address my questions, and thanks again for your ministry. I have really appreciated your writing, and was especially encouraged by “A Youth Uprising.”

  3. Mary Rhew

    Amen ! May we stand bold ad a lion. And never compromise the truths of God’s Word.

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