Activating the prophetic

Activating the Prophetic SP

ACTIVATING THE PROPHETIC.

Activating the prophetic is the crucial bridge between receiving a prophecy and seeing it come to fruition. As the saying goes, "faith without work is dead," similarly, prophecy without activation and realization remains inert.

It involves proactive steps taken by the recipient of the prophecy to bring it into reality. For instance, consider a prophecy foretelling one's journey abroad. Until one takes concrete actions to obtain the necessary travel documents, the prophecy remains mere words. However, once steps are taken towards acquiring the documents, the prophetic becomes activated.

A poignant tale illustrates this truth: In a village, two men received prophecies. One was told he would be king, while the other was informed he would serve the first. The man destined for kingship idly awaited his fate, while the other ventured into the wilderness, toiling towards significance.

In the end, it was the diligent laborer who ascended the throne, while the idle dreamer found himself serving the newly-crowned king. This narrative underscores the essence of activating the prophetic—it's not merely about receiving the prophecy, but about actively pursuing its fulfillments.

Activating the prophetic is akin to the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30, where servants were given talents by their master, and those who acted wisely with what they were given were rewarded. Similarly, in James 2:17, it states, "faith without works is dead," emphasizing the need for action to accompany belief. Likewise, in 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21, believers are encouraged not to despise prophecies but to test them and hold fast to what is good, indicating an active engagement with the prophetic.

Consider the story of Abraham in Genesis 22:1-18, where God promised him descendants as numerous as the stars, but it was only after Abraham demonstrated his faith through his willingness to sacrifice Isaac that the promise was reaffirmed. This illustrates the importance of taking proactive steps in response to prophecy.

In the tale of Joseph in Genesis 41, Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams and prophesied about the impending famine. However, it was not until Joseph took action by implementing a plan to store grain during the years of plenty that the prophecy was fulfilled, saving many lives during the famine.

Similarly, in the New Testament, we see the example of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who received the prophecy of bearing the Messiah. Despite the societal challenges and personal risks, Mary actively embraced her role, saying, "Let it be to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38), thus playing a pivotal role in the fulfillment of prophecy.

In conclusion, activating the prophetic requires more than passive reception; it necessitates proactive engagement and action in alignment with the revealed word. Just as faith without works is dead, prophecy without activation and realization remains dormant.