As Christians with a deep interest in the prophetic realm, it can be all too easy to get swept up in the hype and speculation that often surrounds major celestial events or geopolitical shifts. From failed rapture predictions to sensational claims about the "Shemitah" cycle, the modern Church has far too often traded genuine spiritual insight for emotionally-charged narratives that appeal to our desire to know the future.
Conrad tackles this critical issue head-on, drawing a clear distinction between the characteristics of true biblical prophecy and the logical fallacies underlying so many contemporary prophetic claims. By examining examples like Gideon, Jeremiah, and Samuel, he provides a robust framework for developing the spiritual discernment needed to navigate this complex landscape.
One of the key lessons Conrad emphasizes is the importance of avoiding the trap of "prophecy by hindsight." Far too often, self-proclaimed prophets engage in a kind of reverse engineering, cherry-picking historical events to fit a predetermined narrative about the future. This Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy, as it's known, creates the illusion of accuracy while shielding the prophet from any real accountability.
In contrast, genuine prophetic words in Scripture are consistently accompanied by clear divine validation and confirmations that bolster the recipient's faith. Whether it's Gideon's fleece, Jeremiah's unexpected land purchase, or Samuel's corroborating vision, these biblical examples demonstrate how the Holy Spirit provides tangible assurance to those who hear His voice.
Of course, the temptation to get caught up in end-times speculation is ever-present, and Conrad doesn't shy away from addressing this issue as well. As he points out, an unhealthy preoccupation with the rapture, the tribulation, and other eschatological scenarios can actually distract us from the Great Commission that Christ has given to His Church. Instead of sitting back and waiting for the world to end, we are called to be salt and light, actively participating in the advancement of God's Kingdom.
For those seeking to cultivate a mature, biblical approach to the prophetic, this podcast episode is an essential listen. By learning to discern true prophecy from mere human speculation, we can avoid the pitfalls that have ensnared so many well-meaning believers, and instead focus our energy on the transformative work that the Holy Spirit desires to accomplish in and through us.
So why not carve out some time today to dive into this thought-provoking discussion? Your spiritual senses are sure to be sharpened, and you may even find yourself better equipped to navigate the prophetic landscape with wisdom and discernment.
Keywords:
Prophetic discernment, biblical prophecy, four blood moons, false prophecies, end times speculation, Shemitah, rapture, Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy, Gideon, Jeremiah, Samuel, Great Commission, spiritual maturity, Christian living.
In a shocking incident on March 26th, 2024, the cargo ship "Dali" lost propulsion and crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in a catastrophic collision. But this event was more than just a maritime accident - it carried profound prophetic implications that the American church cannot ignore.
The Controversial UN Abstention
Just hours prior, the United States took the unprecedented step of abstaining from a United Nations vote calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. This marked the first time in history that America refused to stand with its longtime ally Israel, appearing to "turn its back" on the nation.
The Prophetic Artist: Dali
Astonishingly, the name of the ship itself seems linked to famous surrealist painter Salvador Dali, whose works provide eerie foreshadowing of America's spiritual state:
Dali's 1959 work "The Discovery of America" depicts Columbus's arrival, but with clear Christian imagery like crosses raining down, suggesting spiritual warfare. The ship carries both crosses and a female figure that could represent Liberty or something more sinister.
A decade later, "Poetry Of America" shows a bleaker vision, with a melting clock face signaling time running out. The candle-headed figure represents a powerless, compromised church.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge
But the prophetic implications don't stop there. The Francis Scott Key Bridge commemorates the author of the Star-Spangled Banner - a symbol of America's patriotic beginnings. Its catastrophic collapse mirrors the breakdown between the government and the people it represents.
A Call to Repentance
As the podcast explores, this incident carries solemn warnings that America has strayed from its foundations. Like the powerless Dali figures, the church seems to have lost its way, pursuing hollow religion over spiritual vitality.
The only hope lies in a sweeping repentance movement, humbling ourselves, praying fervently, and turning from wickedness (2 Chronicles 7:14). Will the American church heed these prophetic warnings before it's too late?
Listen to this gripping podcast episode for a full analysis of the prophetic meanings behind the "Dali" ship collision and the urgent call to spiritual renewal. Share this with others who need to hear this sobering prophetic word for America.
When life throws you a curveball, do you struggle to hear God's guidance through the anxious chaos in your mind? You're not alone.
Many of us instinctively turn to prayer in difficult times, desperately seeking answers and direction. But amidst the inner turmoil, God's voice can feel drowned out.
What if I told you there's a secret to breaking through the barriers of your racing thoughts to clearly connect with God's Spirit? A way to tap into the realm where prayers are powerfully answered and miracles unfold?
In this podcast, you'll discover:
Why Intellect-Driven Prayer Falls Short
When consumed by a heavy problem, it's natural to immediately begin praying for a solution or relief. But caught in the storm of your carnal mind, it's easy for your petitions to feel ineffective.
As the Apostle Paul explains, our earthly understanding is limited when it comes to spiritual matters. While praying intellectually has its place, reasoning and analysis can only take you so far.
The Power of Praying in the Spirit
In contrast, praying in the Spirit enables a deeper connection with God that transcends intellectual constraints.
By surrendering all distractions and attachments to outcomes, you open yourself up to be guided by the Spirit. This is where true revelation flows.
As you commune with the Holy Spirit, you gain access to divine wisdom, direction, and intervention that logic alone cannot attain. Miracles happen in this spiritual realm.
Cultivating Sensitivity to God's Voice
Hearing God's voice above your inner chaos takes practice, especially when emotions run high.
Seasons of stability are crucial for developing intimacy with the Holy Spirit, so His voice becomes unmistakable when storms hit.
As you continually pray in the Spirit, you'll gain discernment to know you've connected to the biblical God, not misleading spirits.
Testimonies to Inspire Breakthrough
From making rent to getting groceries when funds ran out, I've experienced God break through to provide in response to urgent prayers aligned with His Spirit.
While intellect-driven prayer has its place, I've found accessing the spiritual realm the most powerful way to experience God's intervention.
I want to encourage you to explore this realm for yourself. As you make the shift to Spirit-led prayer, expect new levels of breakthrough!
Delivering Difficult Words: Overcoming Fear to Advance God’s Kingdom
Stepping out in faith to share hard words from God is not easy, but overcoming fear enables us to bring life-changing revelations to those who need them most. This post explores why we must boldly speak God’s truth despite discomfort, as obedience pleases the Lord and failure to do so robs others from receiving His keys to freedom.
Opening Thoughts
In the beginning, it is as if God gives us those “easy” words of knowledge to deliver. But as we grow in the gift, there come the words we don’t really want to deliver - those difficult words too scary to tell people who could react badly.
Don’t let fear stop you. Here are a couple good reasons to overcome the fear and share the word anyway:
Two Key Reasons to Push Past the Fear
1. Robbing Someone of a Kingdom Key
You are robbing the person of a Kingdom Key that could significantly change their life. Words of knowledge can provide divine revelation that sets people on a transformed path. Withholding them could deprive someone of a breakthrough they’ve been waiting for.
2. Disobeying God
When God gives a word for someone, failing to deliver it means disobedience. As Christ followers, we are called to act as messengers of God’s words even when it’s uncomfortable or intimidating. But taking that leap of faith pleases God.
My Own Experience
I used to get so many words of knowledge there was no way I could deliver them all. But now they are more rare, so I treasure those moments. Yet sometimes I still give in to fear and don’t share what I should. I inevitably feel remorse afterwards because of the two reasons above.
Just the other day, I met a man I sensed needed a challenging but important word. He was quite imposing physically and I said nothing out of anxiety. This has bothered me greatly ever since, as I wish I could go back and handle it differently.
But I robbed that man of a Kingdom Key that could have given him a course correction. I was also disobedient in that moment to God. This experience motivates me to push past fear going forward.
Call to Action
I urge all believers to pray for opportunities to advance God's Kingdom through words of knowledge - then have the boldness to speak them in love. Let's not allow intimidation or anxiety to make us miss divine appointments to change lives. That takes faith and courage, but God rewards and strengthens those who obey His call.
Are you playing it small instead of boldly walking in your prophetic call? Does uncertainty or anxiety over how others perceive your supernatural talents cause you to hesitate using them? You’re not alone.
In this empowering podcast
Conrad openly shares his own former struggles with pride, doubts over the accuracy of his giftings, and fear of people’s reactions that kept him from operating fully in prophecy and other spiritual capacities God blessed him with.
Drawing courage from Scripture and mentors
who fan spiritual gifts into flame, Conrad offers insightful keys to help fellow Kingdom carriers break intimidation, flow in Spirit-led confidence, and uncage their distinctive divine capacities meant for catalyzing breakthrough.
Tune in to hear practical ways Conrad learned to nurture his prophetic muscle while avoiding pitfalls. How an enhanced understanding of God’s heart emboldened him. Why we mustn’t allow our human tenderness to hinder heavenly callings needing voiced.
You’ll also discover uplifting stories of how supernaturally Conrad’s needs were met when focused on purpose over provision. How leaning into godly community provides stabilizing ballast through feedback. Why limiting beliefs must relent to God-sized vision backed by Word-fed faith.
The world urgently awaits the full unveiling of your one-of-a-kind spiritual giftings. Get equipped to shake off doubt, embrace conviction, and thrive on the front lines of Kingdom advancement! Destiny awaits the daring ones who will believe. Your moment starts now!
...including through dreams and revelations. When we honor these messages, we open ourselves up to a deeper relationship with Him.
One way to honor your dreams and revelations is to keep a journal. This will help you remember them and track any patterns or themes that emerge. You can also use your journal to reflect on what the dreams and revelations might mean for your life.
Another way to honor your dreams and revelations is to share them with others. This can be a trusted friend, family member, or spiritual mentor. Sharing your dreams and revelations can help you to understand them better and to receive guidance from others.
Finally, it is important to act on your dreams and revelations. This doesn't mean that you have to do everything that you dream about, but it does mean that you should take some steps to move in the direction that God is leading you.
Here are some additional tips for honoring your dreams and revelations:
Pray about your dreams and ask God for guidance in understanding them. (Psalm 119:105)
Read the Bible prayerfully to gain insights into the meaning of your dreams. (Proverbs 2:6)
Talk to mentors about your dreams and get their perspectives. (Proverbs 15:22)
Keep a dream journal.
Genesis 40:5-20 - Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams.
Daniel 2:1-49 - Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar's dream.
Pay attention to the symbols and images in your dreams.
Genesis 28:10-17 - Jacob has a dream about a ladder to heaven.
Daniel 7:1-28 - Daniel has a dream about four beasts.
Consider the context of your dream.
Genesis 37:5-11 - Joseph has a dream about his brothers bowing down to him.
Matthew 1:18-25 - Joseph has a dream about Mary being pregnant with Jesus.
Remember, honoring your dreams and revelations is a journey. It takes time, patience, and faith. But it is a journey that is well worth taking.
In this episode of "Coffee with Conrad," Conrad discusses the importance of having prophetic mentors in your Christian journey. He shares his own experiences with the prophetic and offers insight on how to discern if a prophecy is coming from the heart or from the mouth of the Lord. He also encourages listeners to find their passion, get disciplined in their calling, and continually seek the truth through prayer and reading the Bible.
If we diligently seek God, He sends us mentors
Prophesying from the heart Jer 23:16;
Blown away by the supernatural; Man flew me to prophetic conference; The cannon ball vision; We prophesy in part 1 Cor 13:9; Don't interpret if you don't have it; We need prophetic mentoring; Why cartoon visions? ; God sends mentors if you seek Him diligently;
Do you have a dream, vision, or spiritual revelation that is bugging you?
Spiritual questions require spiritual answers. This podcast explores what to do with those troubling spiritual revelations.
Spiritual things cause dissonance with the mind
Getting back to the spirit;
Spending more time seeking God;
Heathen dream examples;
God seals or encodes visions and dreams;
A spiritual relationship has spiritual experiences;
Interpretation is like a safe crack';
God rewards diligent seekers;
My troubling domino dream;
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TEAM JESUS GEARHONORING AND REMEMBERING DREAMS
I woke up with Sal and Mookie's on my mind! I have never been there and wasn't exactly sure where it was. Since this was nonsequitar, I believed it might be God leading me there.
This led to street preaching across from a casino and then a few divine appointments.
.. and praying in the spirit, there are different sources of information that arise. . I will be addressing some of the different sources today.
Power Evangelism and Discernment Notes:
These are pearls of spiritual evangelism; The prophetic is a mess right now; My new age background; Eph 6:18 tells us to pray in the spirit for people; Different sources of spiritual info; Demons or familiar spirits; Our heart can deceive us Jer 23:16 ; We are to commune with our hearts Psalms 4:4; Paul goes from flesh to spirit; Discernment comes from use Heb 5:12-14; The recipient projects in the spirit; Law of attraction in scripture; The Spirit of God; God confirms - my example; Principalities cause spiritual traffic; It is useful even if it is from a bad source; We need prophetic mentorship; 1 Cor 14 is a good example; huddling after evangelism;
There is a moment in evangelism where we are talking to the person and seeking the Lord for wisdom on how to proceed. Sometimes a word of knowledge is the key.
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Words of Knowledge during Evangelism
SHOW NOTES:
Open our mouth and watch God work;
Establish rapport in Evangelism;
Rapport removes rocks of offense;
Banner blindness mentality in evangelism;
Different sources for words of knowledge;
Not everything in the spirit is from the Throne room of heaven;
Our deceitful heart Jeremiah 14:13-14 and Ezekiel 13:2;
Demons and familiar spirits;
The person projecting in the spirit;
Nathaniel under fig tree or woman at the well;
Heb 5:12-14 senses exercised by reason of use!;
Heb 4:12 maturing in Word and Spirit for discernment;
Developing a relationship with God in the green season;
Discerning the source of supernatural knowledge;
The farm smell example of recognition;
Fort Hood shooting spirit of murder;
Lady with elevated emotion over break up;
Word of knowledge was a Divine Appointment;
The Projection Game;
2Ki 4:27 God hid word from Elisha;
2Ki 6:11-12 God allows Elisha to hear across great distances;
1 COR 14:39 earnestly covet to prophesy;
Joh 16:13 Spirit of Truth shows us things to come;
Word of Knowledge example in a restaurant;
Romans 12:6 prophesying in accordance to faith;
Gideon developed his relationship with God over time;
Individual words are rare in scripture and have to do with God's plan;
How do we know that we are hearing from God? My experiences and some bible experiences coming your way in this podcast.
Show Notes:
Is it a good idea? or a God idea?;.
Psalm 127 Except the Lord build the house we are wasting our time;
God still speaks from heaven Heb 12;25;
Zeal without knowledge;
Follower comments from Facebook;
Lori - wanted her husband to change;
Christin - wanted to go to church class;
Randy and the sovereignty of God;
Missing it and getting sick? What?;
Paul left Trophimus sick 2 Tim 4:20;
Rev 2:22 Jesus casts church members in sickbed? ;
Drinking the cup of Christ unworthily and getting sick 1 Cor 11:24-30;
Act 9:15-16 Suffering is part of the Christian walk;
Many confirmations before I moved to Florida;
Tempting God to get out of it;
Gideon developing his relationship through confirmations;
Jesus Jam Texas event confirmations;
Lucifer's 5 I wills versus Jesus' Thy Will;
The dream about Pascagoula;
Where God guides, God provides;
Joshua not praying about the Gibeonites;
Abraham and Sarah having an Ishmael;
1 Sam 13, Samuel and King Saul;
If then conjecture used by the devil Matt 4;
James 4:13-15 buying and selling without seeking God? ;
2 or 3 witnesses - give me confirmations Judges 6:17;
Acts 16 - the spirit led Paul to Macedonia;
Acts 13 - corporately seeking God and then doing His will;
1 Kings 17:1-10 good passage on Elijah;
1 Samuel 14:6-14 Jonathan and the armor-bearer;
We were going for a walk down a street that means Good View and I saw a flag hanging over a cross. And the words "We are exalting the flag over Jesus" came out of my mouth. I had some more confirmations from friends quickly after that.
Show Notes:
Walking down a street that means Good Vision! ;
Exalting the flag above Jesus;
Two or Three confirmations;
China taking down crosses above the flag;
Francis Bellamy and the pledge of Allegiance;
Spanish Flu killed 675 Thousand Americans;
Azusa Street Revival began in a home;
Looking to everyone but God for answers;
"Under God" not added til 1954;
Original Bellamy Salute looked like Nazi and Fascist Salute;
The spirit behind it all;
Exodus 20:4-5 not serving idols;
Luke 4:5-8 Only serve God;
Prophetic Facebook comment by Diane M. Holstein;
The football dream comes up again;
2Ch 7:13-14 God's prescription for saving His people;
I heard in the Spirit a phrase found in Jeremiah chapter 7. It clearly applies to today.
Hearing from God with partial phrases;
Lying words and trusting too much in the temple;
God dwells not in temples made with hands Acts 17:24;
Traditions nullify the word of God Mark 7:13;
Worship in Spirit and Truth John 4:21-24;
Vain confidence is rejected ;
Doing pagan traditions and thinking it is ok;
Obeying the voice of God Heb 12:25;
I remember the texture of the carpet against my knees when I was a little boy. My dad, a good man who loved the Lord, taught me to pray beside my bed. It was the standard ritual: hands clasped, eyes closed, reciting the lists and the rhymes. "God bless mommy, God bless daddy..."
But even as a child, something in my spirit felt restless. From the outside, it looked like I was doing the right thing. I was saying the words. But inside, I felt like I was just launching words at the ceiling. It felt one-sided. It felt like a monologue.
One night, the dissatisfaction was too much. I slipped out of my room and into the backyard. The air was cool, and the night sky was vast, scattered with stars that seemed to hum with a silence I couldn't find indoors. I started walking. Pacing the grass. And there, under the open canopy of heaven, I stopped "saying prayers" and started talking to a Person.
"Why do I have to just pray at You?" I whispered to the dark.
That was the beginning of my prayer walks. That was the beginning of realizing that God is not a statue we leave voicemails for; He is a Spirit who desires a relationship. I didn't have the theological terms for it then—I hadn't yet read the heavy books or memorized the Torah—but I knew one thing: I wanted a spiritual relationship with God.
Years later, after I had fallen away and come back, after I had surrendered in 1995, I realized that many of us are still stuck by that bedside, reciting lists, while God is trying to start a conversation. We get a nudge, a sign, a supernatural wink, and we treat it like a curiosity. We say, "Wow, that was weird," and we move on.
But God wants us to pray it through.
You gotta listen to this podcast! It Rocks!
The Art of the Divine Interruption
Have you ever been driving down the freeway, your mind drifting on cruise control? You're thinking about bills, or work, or what you're going to have for dinner. You are in your own world. Then, suddenly—bam! It's like a billboard slams into your field of vision. A thought drops into your spirit that you know you didn't generate. It interrupts your train of thought completely.
It happened to me recently at a Whataburger.
I was sitting there with my wife, Susan. The smell of burgers and fries was in the air, the noise of the restaurant clattering around us. It was a mundane, fleshly moment. I wasn't fasting on a mountaintop; I was waiting for fast food. Suddenly, a name roared in my spirit so loud it almost drowned out the restaurant:
"Sennacherib."
I blinked. Sennacherib? The Assyrian king? Why in the world was an ancient enemy of Israel interrupting my lunch?
This is the moment where most believers miss it. The knee-jerk reaction of the flesh is to be entertained by the supernatural. We think, "Whoa, God just gave me a word! That's cool!" and then we go back to eating our fries. We treat the voice of God like a novelty.
But I knew better. This wasn't a notification on my phone to be swiped away; it was an incoming call. God was initiating a conversation. He had tossed the ball into my court, and if I didn't throw it back, the game would end there.
I had to pray it through. I had to ask, "Lord, who is Sennacherib to me right now? What are You showing me?" That single word led me on a journey of digging deeper into the Scriptures, studying the sons of Korah, and uncovering a rock of revelation that eventually became a podcast episode. But it only happened because I didn't stop at the "wow" moment.
The Ephesians 4:11 Miracle
Sometimes the initiation is subtle, like that whisper in a restaurant. Other times, God has to shout to get our attention because we are so distracted.
A few years ago, on April 11th, I experienced something that still makes the hair on my arms stand up. I was in the house with Susan. My computer was in the other room—shut down, powered off. We were in the kitchen, talking, minding our own business.
Suddenly, we heard something coming from the office area.
We looked that direction and found that the computer had turned itself on. Not only had it booted up, but it had launched a video. It was playing a teaching on Ephesians 4:11:
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; (Ephesians 4:11 KJV)
But, the Lord was confirming this message by turning on the computer, and the computer was playing a YouTube video about Ephesians 4:11. It was short, to the point, and then the computer turned itself off. Susan and I were standing there with our mouths opened stunned at how God was going out of His way to make His point.
Now, you can't fake that. You can't explain that away as a glitch. That is a supernatural intrusion into the natural world. But even then, the temptation is just to tell the story at parties. "Hey, guess what God did?"
No. God didn't turn my computer on to impress me with His tech support skills. He turned it on because He wanted to talk to me about the five-fold ministry. He was starting a dialogue. I had to sit down, open my Bible, and pray that through. I had to ask, "Lord, why this? Why now? What is my part in this?"
When God knocks, you have to open the door and invite Him in for supper. You don't just yell "Who is it?" and keep watching TV.
The Baby Monitor Principle
Why is it that some people seem to hear God constantly, while others—often people with impressive PhDs and seminary degrees—seem deaf to His voice?
I believe the answer lies in relationship, not intellect.
Imagine a household with a husband, a wife, and a newborn baby. The husband is a good provider. He's out there "slaying dragons," working hard, bringing home the bacon to keep the lights on. He loves his family, but he's gone a lot.
The wife, however, is with the baby 24/7. She is changing diapers, feeding him, rocking him to sleep.
One evening, the baby makes a noise. "Goo-goo ga-ga."
The husband looks up from his paper. "What does he want? Is he hungry? Is he mad?" He has no idea. To him, it's just noise.
The wife doesn't even look up. She smiles and says, "No, he's just telling you he likes his teddy bear."
The husband is baffled. "How do you know that? He just made a noise!"
She knows because she has a relationship. She has spent hours staring into that baby's face. She has tuned her ear to the frequency of his voice. She understands the nuance of his communication because she has been present.
We have a lot of people in the church who are like the husband. They are busy working for God. They are studying about God. The Pharisees were like this. They had the Torah memorized by the time they were teenagers. They knew the Word, but they didn't know the Author. That is why when the Word Himself stood in front of them, they wanted to kill Him.
Jesus said:
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: (John 10:27 KJV)
If you want to be able to pray it through, you first have to know who is on the other end of the line. You need that intimacy. You need to be the wife in that story, spending so much time in the presence of the Lord that when He whispers "Sennacherib," you don't just hear a history lesson—you hear a Father speaking to His child.
Personal Reflections: Learning the Hard Way
I haven't always gotten this right. In my book, Open Your Eyes: My Supernatural Journey, I talk about the times I missed it, and the times God graciously caught me.
One of the biggest lessons I learned about praying it through is the danger of the "fleece." We all know the story of Gideon. He wasn't sure if it was God speaking, so he put out a fleece of wool.
And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said, Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth beside, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said. (Judges 6:36-37 KJV)
God honored it. But Gideon was operating out of low faith and lack of relationship. He needed a physical sign because he didn't trust the spiritual voice.
I remember when I was considering a move to Florida years ago. I did not want to move. I hate humidity. I didn't want to deal with the people or the bugs. But I kept getting these signs. Random strangers would hand me oranges. I'd see Florida license plates everywhere.
Instead of just praying it through and listening to the Spirit, I got stubborn. I told God, "Okay, if You want me to move, have this specific person call me today—and they never call me—and have them say this specific phrase."
I was testing the Lord. I don't recommend it. But God, in His mercy, had that person call me that very afternoon and say those exact words. I was cornered. I had to move.
But as we mature, we shouldn't need the fleece. We should recognize the Shepherd's voice. When we get a revelation, we should be able to take it into our prayer closet, open the Scriptures, and let the Spirit of Truth guide us.
We must also be careful because the devil talks in the spirit realm too. The enemy masquerades as an angel of light. That is why we must always ground our "praying it through" in the written Word of God. The Spirit will never violate the Bible. If you hear a voice telling you to do something that goes against Scripture, hang up the phone. That's not God.
Biblical References: The Long Game
Praying it through is rarely a five-minute process. We live in a microwave society, but we serve a slow-cooker God.
Look at Jeremiah. In Jeremiah 13, God initiates a conversation with a very strange instruction.
Thus saith the LORD unto me, Go and get thee a linen girdle, and put it upon thy loins, and put it not in water. (Jeremiah 13:1 KJV)
Jeremiah obeys. He buys the belt. He wears it. But the conversation isn't over. God speaks again.
Take the girdle that thou hast got, which is upon thy loins, and arise, go to Euphrates, and hide it there in a hole of the rock. (Jeremiah 13:4 KJV)
Jeremiah has to travel a long way to the Euphrates. He digs a hole. He buries the belt. Then he goes home.
And then... silence.
The Scripture says:
And it came to pass after many days, that the LORD said unto me, Arise, go to Euphrates, and take the girdle from thence, which I commanded thee to hide there. (Jeremiah 13:6 KJV)
After many days.
Imagine if Jeremiah had given up after day two. Imagine if he had said, "Well, I buried the belt. That was a weird religious experience. Back to normal life." He would have missed the revelation.
He had to go back, dig up the belt, and find it "marred, profitable for nothing." Only then did God give him the interpretation: that He would mar the pride of Judah just like that ruined belt.
Praying it through means staying in the dialogue even when there is silence. It means waiting for the "after many days."
Daniel fasted for 21 days before the angel arrived. The angel told him:
Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. (Daniel 10:12 KJV)
From the first day he was heard. But it took 21 days to pray it through because of the spiritual warfare in the heavenlies. What if Daniel had stopped on day 20?
Key Takeaways
God Initiates: Revelation often starts with a divine interruption—a song, a scripture, a billboard, or a vision.
Don't Stop at "Wow": When the supernatural happens, it is an invitation to dialogue, not just entertainment.
Relationship is Key: You cannot distinguish God's voice from the noise if you don't spend time with Him (The Baby Monitor Principle).
The Word is the Anchor: The Spirit meets the Word. Meditate on Scripture so that when the Spirit lights upon it, revelation sparks.
Patience is Required: Sometimes the answer comes "after many days." Don't hang up the phone just because God pauses.
Conclusion and Call to Action
We need to get back to the "radio station" of the Spirit. I like to call it Psalm 100.4 FM:
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. (Psalm 100:4 KJV)
That is how you tune in. You start with thanksgiving. You move into praise. You enter His courts. And when you are there, in His presence, that is when the dialogue happens.
Don't be satisfied with second-hand religion. Don't be satisfied with reading about what God did for the apostles or what He did for me. He wants to do it for you. He wants to initiate a conversation with you today.
When He does—whether it's a verse that won't leave your head or a computer turning on by itself—don't just stare at it. Pray it through. Ask Him what He means. Wait for the answer. Dig deeper into His Word so you can go higher in your walk.
If this message has touched you, I want to encourage you to share it with a friend who might be struggling to hear God's voice. And connect with me—let's keep this conversation going.
Action Items
Establish Your "Prayer Closet": Find a physical space where you can be uninterrupted. If you struggle to focus, try prayer walking like I did as a kid.
Tune In Daily: Start your prayer time with Psalm 100:4—Thanksgiving and Praise—before you ask for anything.
The 30-Minute Challenge: Try to fast and pray for at least 30 minutes without distractions. Push past the boredom of the flesh until you break through to the Spirit.
Journal the Interruptions: When a scripture, song, or thought "interrupts" your day, write it down immediately.
Ask the Question: Take that interruption to your prayer time and ask, "Lord, what are You saying?" and then wait for the answer, even if it takes days.
God bless you, thank you for being in my life, and until we meet again: Dig Deeper and Go Higher!
It is important to read the bible and maintain a spiritual relationship with God. Sharing my experience and wisdom from Smith Wigglesworth and George Mueller.
Show Notes:
Dad introduced me to prayer;
My 1995 Spiritual hunger for God;
God spoke using scripture;
Spirit never violates the Word;
Words of knowledge byproducts to a relationship with God;
Cares of the world make the word unfruitful Mark 4:18;
The spiritual flow seems to turn off;
Repent and do the first works - first love Rev 2;
Emphasizing bible listening while neglecting prayer life;
Wigglesworth and reading the bible;
George Muller on reading the bible;
The prayer life of George Muller;
Spirit of Truth teaching us ;
Beings of light show up at a conference, and I dicsuss a very revelaing dream I had about it.
Show Notes:
Christians should strive for spiritual discernment;
Light beings showing up at a new-age type conference;
Science is joining the New Age;
The bible talks about the power of the mind Mark 11:22-26;
Placebo works because of belief;
I had many supernatural experiences as a child;
From New Age to Christian;
Deut13:1-5 prophets leading people astray;
False signs and wonders in the bible;
Well-intentioned, but leading people away from Jesus;
Jesus emphasizes faith in God and forgiveness;
A lot of the supernatural is demonic;
My dream about these beings of light;
2 Cor 11:13-15 False apostles appearing as angels of light;
God is the Father of lights James 1:7;
Lucifer means light-bringer;
Psychics and Tarot card readers never point to Jesus;
Continuing in the series "Prophetic Evangelism" I interview Nick Serre from Canada.
Show Notes:
Sola Scriptura and following the Spirit;
Don't need to be a prophet to prophesy;
Discerning God's voice through relationship;
Waiting on the Lord;
Being led by the Spirit during evangelism;
Treasure hunting approach;
Spending time in the prayer closet;
How to pray for healing;
Ignoring the prompting to pray for someone;
How to approach people;
Reasons we miss it - discernment;
Different sources of information in the spirit realm;
The Spirit empowers us to do His Will;
Evangelizing at a Marylin Manson concert;
Reading the book versus doing what the book says;
Authority is given for us to Go! ;
Dare to take the step of faith;
Huddling after spiritual encounters;
Nick prays for the listeners;
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