Doug Addison: Why Hasn't My Prophetic Word Happened Yet?

From the desk of Steve Shultz:

I've been in prophetic ministry for many years now...and I can say this is a key word from Doug Addison on watching and walking out the prophetic words we receive. Some are for now and some are for later as he shares... AND it's important that we also pray and take practical steps towards our prophetic words as the Lord prompts and leads.

Enjoy this word and might I add enjoy the journey...yes that's important too!

Blessings,

Steve

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Why is it when God speaks, often the opposite happens in our lives? Have you ever received a prophetic word or encouraging dream from God then suddenly life takes a nosedive?

This isn't meant to discourage you. Some really good people give up on their prophetic promises, thinking they've missed it. In reality, God gave you prophetic revelation as encouragement for a tough time.

Opposite World

You'll find this happens throughout the Bible. Samuel anointed David as king, but David was hunted down by Saul for years and almost died before finally fulfilling Samuel's prophecy that he'd be king. Moses received a prophetic word from God to deliver God's people but it took years for the right circumstances to play out. Everything looked opposite for Moses.

Even Jesus received the Holy Spirit at His baptism, but then He was led into the wilderness where things looked opposite. The apostle Paul, who had a powerful encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, was radically changed and got his prophetic word. But he went through about ten years of running while things looked the opposite. (Photo via deviantart.net)

Don't Give Up

I want to encourage you: Hold on to the prophetic promises God has spoken to you. If the enemy is working overtime in your life, there's a good chance you have a true, high calling from God. Why else would negative forces try to hold you back?

But, it takes maturity to understand God's timing. What I have found is that we need to work step-by-step with God to fulfill the calling on our lives.

Steps to Break Through

So if you have a prophetic promise that you haven't seen fulfilled, let's do this:

� As hard as it might be, pull it back out.

� Pray through it, asking God to show you what the enemy doesn't want you to see.

� Next, do something simple towards it. Maybe do some research, read a book, go to a conference, share it with an encouraging friend or agree with someone in prayer.

It's important to keep God's promises alive in your spirit. The last thing you want is to be discouraged, coming into agreement with satan over your life.

God's Timing

It is really important to know God's timing. You'll want to ask yourself a few things to understand the season you're presently in. God will take us through times of growth and dryness to develop our faith, bringing us into maturity.

Are you in a time of learning and being trained? Are you in a time of testing? Is the enemy coming against you so you may need to close doors to negative things? Or is God trying to strengthen you to overcome your battles? (Photo via enwikipedia.org)

What I've found is that most of us lack prophetic depth perception which is the ability to understand what is for now and what is for later.

Prayer of Breakthrough

An easy remedy is to begin by praying, "God, show me what is for now and what is for later." I find that when I pray this prayer, I get wisdom and insight over the next few weeks (remember we're learning timing; it's okay to wait a few weeks).

Get ready for God to revitalize your hope in the prophetic word and open things in your life.

Blessings,

Doug Addison
InLight Connection
Email: respond@dougaddison.com
Website: dougaddison.com

Doug Addison is a prophetic dream interpreter, speaker, writer, Life Coach, and stand-up comedian. Doug travels the world bringing a message of love, hope, and having fun! His unique style helps open people to discover their destiny and experience God's supernatural love and power.

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