THE PROPHECIES FOR A LIFETIME

By Barbara Lynne Norwood 

10/22/2024 

For the idols speak delusion; 

The diviners envision lies, 

And tell false dreams; 

They comfort in vain. 

Therefore, the people wend their way like sheep; 

They are in trouble because there is no shepherd  

Zachariah 10:2 

For many decades, even centuries, many have proclaimed themselves to be prophets.

From the time of Jesus, Nostradamus, and Mohammad, were solidified as mainstream prophets of their times. I follow not only the prophecies of Jesus, but His teachings, His wisdom, encouragement and above all the redemption messages.  

The reason I listed this article under BEACONS? which refers to those who claim to be a mouthpiece for God or a Prophet.  Their lives should exemplify His redemption, His walk, His teachings, the prophecies His Son fulfilled and the warnings of things to come after His departure.  

By definition a BEACON is a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration.  -Oxford or a light or fire in a place that is easy to see, such as on the top of a hill, that acts as a warning or signal:-Cambridge Dictionary 

I will let you determine if they are true BEACONS from our Savior, by our Savior and through our Savior. 

Over the five decades I have been alive, there has been quite a demonstration of prophecies foretold to bring fear, confusion, rebellion, doctrine, and of course false prophets. It has caused disunity in the Body of Christ because we fail to remember the words of Jesus. 

But the hour is coming, and now is when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:23-24

I would have to agree after witnessing so many false prophets that lead poor souls into an unknown demise. I cannot speak for other false prophets outside of my time. Only for the ones that I have witnessed in my life. However, I can speak for my life that was forever altered after receiving the gift of redemption.  

I wanted to first go through the secular and religious definitions of prophecy, prophets, prophesy and prophetic. It has become extremely popular, but very deafening for the Redemption message. The greatest forewarning through Jesus Himself.  

 ‘This people honors Me with their lips,  But their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me,  Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ Mark 7:6-7 

The secular definition is ‘prediction, forecasting, fortune telling, divination, and prognosis.’-Google 

The Christian definition has two meanings.  

A Forthtelling as prescriptive of God’s truth for today.  

“A Foretelling is predictive of what will happen in the future. It is to be edifying, exhorting, and comforting.” 

– Dr. David Jeremiah 

For the message to be prescriptive for today and a predictive for TRUTH to come, the Prophet must be a True Prophet. Otherwise, the prophecy is false, therefore, the opposite of its intent, A LIE. 

The vessel that communicates between God and man is the Prophet. The many famous Major and Minor Prophets of the Bible (88) had many things in common. Most were key figures in the Bible that were pivotal in changing the lives and directions of the Jews. In the Old Testament, Moses was the most famous Prophet because he helped God change the destiny of the Jews! 

They were gifted with the words of the Almighty to convey messages to the Jews and Gentiles (non-Jews) to align their lives with His commandments, offer sacrifices and renounce false gods to name just a few.  

Moses was key in delivering two million Jews from the evil Pharoah and out of Egypt. He was the only man called for such a massive exhausting magnificent task. I still wonder what gave him the strength to go on with such a rebellious people. AMAZING!  

He was obviously called by God himself and could not deny God nor His people the freedom they deserved. If this were done under false intentions or only for fame or under his own will, it would have been catastrophic to say the least. This proves that a Prophet must be God ordained. That brings me to my next point.  

  • A Prophet must be God ordained. 
  • A prophet declares God’s truth with loyalty and obedience.  
  • They are unbiased to their own outcome and biased unto god’s outcome. 
  • A Prophet is Humble. 
  • A Prophet is in a deeper relationship with God. 
  • A Prophet is gifted to serve and love others. 

Thats only a few traits that I can positively identify a True from a False Prophet. They can be identified based on the scriptures and indicative of the exemplary walks of the Bible Prophets. This brings me to my next point. 

FALSE PROPHETS

And the Lord said to me, “The prophet’s prophesy lies in My name. I have not sent them, commanded them, nor spoken to them; they prophesy to you a false vision, divination, a worthless thing, and the deceit of their heart.” Jeremiah14:14 

The number of false Prophets over the decades has been phenomenal. It is very, very frightening for the non-believers and discourages the Body of Christ to remain faithful. It brings mockery when a false prophecy does not come to pass, and a magnitude of disbelief for any of the Scriptures that were left for all to receive. Here are some identifiers of a False Prophet. 

  • They are predicting the day and hour of Christs return. 
  • They may demonstrate signs and wonders.  
  • They may claim to be a New Messiah. 
  • They are not humble. 
  • They are self-serving.  
  • Exhibit lusts of the flesh: money, fame, and power. 
  • Their doctrines lead away from the redemption message. 
  • They use the Bible to trick your ears and spirit. 
  • They are unaware of their own sins and weaknesses. 

For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. Galatians 5:17

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits.” ……Matthew 7:15-16

Many Christians recognize a false prophet usually after an expulsion from a church, a scandal, or an exposed sin. Even though the signs are there, they still follow under their leadership and remain in attendance out of loyalty. That tells me their loyalty is to man not unto God. That also tells me they are blinded by either their popularity, their prosperity or they have become their god. Once again, these souls are being led away from their true destiny.

Jesus taught us to always honor His Father who sent Him. He was sent as a prophet, and still recognized He was following the will of His Father, not His own. AMAZING!

For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son, that all should honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him. John 5:23

As a Body of Christ, we have failed to live according to everything Jesus taught us and failed to give Him the Glory, The Praise and The Credit. How do I know? Because there are so, so many False Prophets!

I gathered some questions together for one to reflect on the self-proclaimed Prophets of today. These are very reasonable questions that I have answered myself, by reading the word of God for myself. But I would like you to make your own decision.

I will not judge anyone who claims to be a Prophet. However, I will speak the truth, pray that God grieves them, and the followers will open their eyes.

For the judgement of God leading His sheep astray, is unimaginable compared to the judgement of a man.

For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. Galatians 5:17

  • Is Prophecy being replaced as Salvation? 
  • Are Prophets exempt from the laws of God? 
  • What is the function of a Prophet in the Body of Christ? 
  • Why are Prophets in such high demand and NOT God? 
  • Can you ask God to become a Prophet? 
  • Are Prophets using the word of God for profit? 
  • Are Prophets really Prophesying or are they recounting Bible Prophecies? 
  • What is the difference between Divination and Prophecy? 

DIVINATION DISCOVERED

I wrote a letter from Father which is one of my gifts. He and I communicate this way. This is one of many grievous letters He intends to warn and teach the difference between Divination and Prophecy.

“Then the LORD said to me, “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries, and the delusions of their own minds.” Jer14:14

“Divination is the practice of determining hidden significance or cause of events, sometimes foretelling the future, by various natural, psychological, and other techniques”..Britannica.com

 MIRROR

RORRIM

“Then the LORD said to me, “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries, and the delusions of their own minds.” Jer14:14

My Beloved Servants,

Divination is A Spirit of Pride, Greed, and Mockery. It Knows of Only ONE

TRUTH. IN ITSELF! It Finds Flawless Sins in Wealth by Deceit and Mockery.

Its Potency Comes from Its Believers who do not recognize the Blasphemy Against Me.

It Renders One Helpless in The Darkest Hour and Gives Relentless Surrender unto Its natures.

The Deceit is Its Greatest Weapon and Can Be Used in Any Season. No Holds or Reigns is Its Claim, but Only a Master of Lies and Heresy. It is Beguiled to Light and Truth; Will Never see no other Master but he. My People and Souls Are Under Its command from many deceptions and traps at Hand and Fail to Seek Me!

False Prophets Fail to See the Errors of Their Ways. They Are Incensed with Themselves as A “Successful Christian.” They Elaborately Adorn My Words with Tokens of Wealth and Success in Your World.

They Seek Relentless Recognition Among Themselves and Wisdom from Me. Only For Their Own Lives and Hardships.

This Is not My Message, that is Thrown to Troughs for Masses that Eat in Gluttony of a Prosperity Message.

I DO NOT DWELL THERE!

It Brings Much Pain to Father and Me. They Cannot Dwell Here in The Kingdom!

I Rendered a Message to Save My Souls and Be Prosperous in Love and Faith Eternally. They Have No Faith in Me Only in Man.

Now I Am Resented, Mocked and Betrayed Yet Again, In Such Masses! My Light is Hidden and Love Cast Out Forever, even in My Homes and Temples!

They Must Be Stopped! For They Are Leading the Flocks Out to an Eternal Death and Damnation! Eternal life is The Redemption price that was paid for my souls to defeat an Eternal Death. It is not being heard and given a price for this message. It is an abomination to all deities that reign!

It Is

I Jesus

Son of Man

In light of this letter, I will let you draw your own conclusion. Divination if a foretelling of the future events in our world and we look to Prophecy to engage in the world. There is so much more in the word of God to help us with our walk with Him. He does not want us to focus entirely on a future reality when we are faced with so many other issues of today.

Many people believe and practice Divination as a source for this guidance. That is a totally

different belief system and our Father does not condone it. In fact, it has no redemption attached to it. It is an abomination to practice DIVINATION.

Remember, “No Other gods Before Me!”

I and Jesus ask that you seek knowledge for yourselves and give YOU a Prophetic word! A message that will guide your life, fulfill your needs, and love Him even more. For further study, I encourage you to read the word of God and let Him bring your heart unto His enlightenment and not rely entirely on man.

He wants us to read His Words with Faith and Trust that He is the ultimate all-knowing of all things to come. Many, many things are not made known to us. It’s for a reason. We have inherited a wealth of knowledge for a lifetime to walk and talk with Him. He gave us all a mind to comprehend, learn and seek with diligence for the TRUTH. For only TRUTH will set us all free!

It makes Him so proud when His children learn about Him and His servants of old. They maintained their walks not for fame and fortune or to gain popularity. It was because they loved Him so much. More than they could bear. As challenging and fearfully honest as it may be, He wants us to know TRUTH before knowledge. For what good is it to have so much knowledge if it is not true?

I challenge you to gain His TRUTHS for yourself and all that you love. It will be the most outstanding relationship builder from you to Him!

Thanks for listening. God Bless You and All You Love! 😘😍