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James W. Goll: Adventures In Prophetic Diversity


by James W. Goll
May 26, 2014

Steve ShultzFrom the desk of Steve Shultz:

I love this article. I was introduced to the prophetic gifts (and other gifts) in the 1980s and, back then, not nearly enough was being taught about the diversity of the people and the gifts THROUGH the personalities of these people.

In this article, James tackles some of the understandings I wish I had had back in the 80s. There is fortunately a diversity � more all the time � being developed within those who operate in the gift of prophecy. Frankly, this diversity is being shown throughout the gifts � all the gifts of the Spirit.

You'll be encouraged with this article to press in with your own unique personality, using the gifts God has given you.

Enjoy!

Steve

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James W. GollI would love for it to be said of me that I was "like Anna" (see Luke 2:36-38), someone who focused on nothing and nobody except Jesus. In every prophetic word, long ones or short ones, in every vision, every dream, every inspired prayer, I want to be declaring the testimony of Jesus (see Revelation 19:10). I want to be like John the Beloved, leaning my head on His chest, and then telling others about Him.

Do you love Him? If you love Him, your heart will overflow with words about Him. In loving Him, none of us will be exactly like Anna, because the overflow will take different forms. The message of love will come in different wrappings and it will be presented in different styles. Marketplace manners are a little different from prophetic conferences. Culture differs from place to place. But, the simple truth is that all adventures in the prophetic realm must be rooted in the same soil � expressing the love of God.

How Much God Loves Somebody Else

The prophetic gift helps us understand how much God loves us personally. But as the gift operates upon, in, and through you, it becomes a demonstration of how much God loves someone else.

When you stir up the gift and release it, you are doing what the apostle Paul taught: "Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy" (1 Corinthians 14:1). Prophecy, in its pure form, is supposed to be about loving people with Jesus' love. God has put into you a tiny measure of His massive heart of love, and His Spirit decides to open up a little spigot. Even a tiny measure of His love overwhelms us, whether it comes with signs and wonders, or in the midst of a quiet, calm, little conversation.

For each of us, the various expressions of the prophetic gift differ, depending upon our personalities and what God has called us to. Each of us is a unique creature. God never uses a cookie cutter. The varieties of giftings and ministries that we read about in the New Testament become further varied as they are expressed through such a wide variety of individuals. "There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all" (1 Corinthians 12:4-6).

Relevant Shifts

Besides the differences in personalities and in applications of the prophetic gifts, I am continually noticing additional diversity in the prophetic realm. Within the Body of Christ, we are finding a wider ethnic diversity than ever before, and we are also hearing fresh voices. More new people are just over the horizon. (Photo via Freeimages)

We are hearing new prophetic sounds, in terms of up-to-the-minute media presentations. Continuous change seems to be the new norm. New ways of thinking require flexibility and adjustment. From prophetic evangelism at New Age fairs to solemn assemblies of hungry, passionate young people, the name of Jesus is being proclaimed as never before.

Year after year, new models of Kingdom life are developing. They include everything from mega-churches to small house churches, from crowded stadiums to widely-dispersed webcasts. Some flourish in places that have become centers of spiritual life, while others remain hidden from the public eye. Such a wide variety of new possibilities abound in this shifting prophetic landscape that I have tried to capture them in a memorable way. Here are my "nine M's":

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1. Mighty Streams of Prayer and Praise, combined with the prophetic, are encouraging the manifest presence of God. The worship movement is maturing and bringing us into higher realms of glory.

2. Miracle Manifestations are proliferating, not only in Third World countries, but also in the West.

3. Marketplace Ministry, never heard of until recently, is increasing. Guided by the Holy Spirit, Christians exercise their prophetic gifts in their places of secular employment, bringing much-needed wisdom and prophetic intercession into new situations.

4. The Matrix of Relationships. The gifts do not thrive in isolation; they require a healthy, relational community of faith. (Photo by Ben Earwicker)

5. Missions Outreach. In spite of world recession and the well-established indigenous Church, both long-term and short-term missions continue to be launched, based in many countries including new places.

6. Middle East Emphasis: God is doing something in Israel and in the regions surrounding Israel as people bring the Gospel of the Kingdom to the Jew first and them to the Gentile (see Romans 1:16).

7. Ministry Training. With the proliferation of ministry training centers and the organic spreading of the mentoring movement, established prophets, pastors, and teachers are able to give away what they have earned and learned. People are realizing that the little bit they have may be someone else's magnificent meal.

8. Mercy Ministries. My late wife, Michal Ann Goll, responded to a call for this one. She ministered in Mozambique, Thailand, Burma, among the First Nations, and wherever else she was able to release the message that compassion acts.

9. Media Mania - another way of saying that every new means of communication, public and private, is being used by people of the Kingdom.

The Holy Spirit is helping the worldwide Church to achieve a remarkable level of unity and energy in "doing the stuff." Whether we face more storms or times of fulfillment, it is time seize the moment, listening to the Holy Spirit for direction. The Body of Christ is accepting an incredible opportunity to shift and move into Kingdom alignment.

Getting It Together

I wish personal character could have been an outright gift of the Spirit like the gift of prophecy or the word of wisdom. Our character flaws contribute more to our ministry failures than any other factor. And yet, bequeathing us such puny character represents a stroke of genius on the part of God, who wants us to rely on Him for everything. (Photo via Freeimages)

Here He is, living inside each person who names Him as Lord, with a goal of transforming us into His image day by day. As we come into union with the Creator of the universe, who knows us better than we will ever know ourselves, we grow in our experience of new creation realities. Christ in us is the hope of glory (see Colossians 1:27).

The Spirit who dwells inside us is also the spirit of prophecy, and, as you will remember, the spirit of prophecy is the testimony of Jesus (see Revelation 19:10). As the spirit of prophecy draws you continually to the Lord of Love, you will know God better and better.

That is our cure for weak character � and our primary prophetic message. What an adventure this life with Him is turning out to be! Yes, there will be a generation that walks in the double: fullness of fruit (character) and fullness of power (gifts of the Holy Spirit). And when we add the Spirit of Wisdom to that � oh, what an adventure that will truly be!

Dr. James W. Goll
Founder of Encounters Network � Prayer Storm � God Encounters Training e-School

Email: info@encountersnetwork.com
Website: encountersnetwork.com

Dr. James W. Goll is the president of Encounters Network, director of Prayer Storm, and coordinates Encounters Alliance, a coalition of leaders. He is director of God Encounters Training � an e-school of the heart, and is a member of the Harvest International Ministries apostolic team. He has shared Jesus in more than 50 nations worldwide, teaching and imparting the power of intercession, prophetic ministry, and life in the Spirit. James is the prolific author of numerous books and has also produced multiple study guides and hundreds of audio and video messages. James was married to Michal Ann for 32 years before her graduation to Heaven in the fall of 2008. James has four adult children who all love Jesus, and continues to make his home in Franklin, Tennessee.

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James W. Goll's Itinerary:

Note: Events are subject to change at the ministry's discretion. We suggest you always check first with the event contact listed here and/or directly visit their website for latest updates on each event.

June 4-7, 2014
School of Daniel 2014
With James Goll, Patricia King, Stacey Campbell, Joshua Mills, Sammy Robinson, Dr. Caroline Leaf, Shawn Gabie
Kingdom Culture Ministries
8A-2016 Ogilvie Rd, Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1J 7N9
Contact: 613-749-8361

June 8, 2014 (10:30am)
Eglise Le Chemin (The Way Church)
480 Vernon, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada J9J 3K5
Contact: 819-778-2681

June 8, 2014
Evening Church Service
with James Goll and Bruno Savard
Eglise Evangelique Source de Vie
20, rue Hanson, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada J8Y 3M3
Contact: 819-595-1787


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