Prophecies are designed to give believers advantage in life, because he knows the end of the matter Isa. 42:8-9; 46:9-10. It gives believers the hedge over others; by knowing the end he is able to make appropriate decisions. Scripture is the most authentic prophecy, because it is the “more sure word of prophecy” 2Pet. 1:19-21. For prophecy to come to pass, a believer must receive, believe, and put it to work Jn. 1:12; Lk. 1:45; Jms. 2:18. A good understand of prophecy and its power is essential to enhance believers’ capacity to receive and believe.

What are Prophecies?

1. Prophecies are God’s Declarations that Possess In-built Capacity for Fulfilment.

Every word of God is prophetic, and a seed at the same time 2Pet. 1:19-21; 1Pet. 1:23; Lk. 8:11. Every seed has the power in it to bring forth harvest, so prophetic seed possess the power to bring forth what is spoken Gen. 8:22; Mk. 4:26-28.

2. Prophecies are Things Spoken by God According to His Capacity.

Every time God speaks, it is according to His capacity to make happen Jer. 32:17; 2Kgs. 7:1-2,19-20. This is why no matter how weird, what God days come to pass Lk. 1:30-31,34-35.

3. Prophecies are Words from God’s Mouth that Ignite Hope.

When God speaks, it stirs hope in people no matter how contrary it appears Rms. 4:18; 15:4. Prophecies bring comfort because it ignites hoper in hopeless situation 1Cor. 14:3.

After we receive and believe prophecy, how do we put or activate it to work? It is by engaging in praise concerning the prophecy Psa. 56:4,10; Rms. 4:19-20.

How Praise Facilitates Fulfilment of Prophecies.

1. Praise Secures Return on Our Seed Sown.

Prophecies are seeds, because they are God’s word, and the word of God is a seed 2Pet. 1:19-21; 1Pet. 1:23; Lk. 8:11. Praise is the scriptural process of watering that makes prophetic seed deliver result Pro. 13:2; Heb. 13:15.

2. Praise Provokes God’s Vengeance Essential for Prophecy Fulfilment.

Every time God speaks, the enemies rise with the mission to prevent fulfilment 1Cor. 16:9. Praise triggers the vengeance of God on all oppositions against the fulfilment of prophecy in our lives Psa. 22:3; 68:1-2; 149:6-9.

3. Praise Triggers Fulfilment of Prophecies.

Our praise invokes God to work to make His word good in our lives Exo. 15:11; Num. 23:23; 2Chr. 20:14-17,22-24.

Conclusion.

God does not speak to “hype’, “whine”, or make fake promises 2Cor. 1:20. Whatever Ge says is what He is committed to make come to pass. Our partnership with God is what is required, and this is to receive, believe, and engage in praise.

Salvation Prayer.

To anyone reading this who desires to give their life to Christ, pray this prayer out loud with me from your heart:

“Lord Jesus, I surrender my life to you today. Forgive me my sins; wash me with your blood. I believe you died for me; on the third day you rose again that I may be justified. Right now, I believe that my sins are forgiven; I’m justified by your blood; I’m born-again; I’m saved; I’m a child of God; I’m free from the power of sin to serve the living God. Thank you, Jesus, for receiving me; thank you Jesus for restoring me; thank you Jesus for saving me. Amen!”

Prayer.

1. Father, empower me by your Spirit for the lifestyle of praise that will make every prophetic word to be fulfilled in my life in the few weeks left this year 61:1,3.