The gift of prophecy is played out in different ways in different churches, much like each congregation has their own flavor of prayer, worship, etc. Some may believe in it more in theory than in practice, so it’s rarely mentioned. Others hold prophecy as the pinnacle of spirituality, proof of God’s work there.
I think it’s cool that God has this option of speaking directly to us – it’s awesome! It helps me to think of it, though, as the exception to the rule. There have been questions I’ve waited on Him for, wishing to hear directly on which way to go. Having a prophecy to give me an absolute answer would have been nice! But prophecy doesn’t work like a Magic 8 Ball (am I in trouble for saying that?)…
Neil points out that the usual point of a prophecy is to call someone to righteousness. The main way God speaks to me regarding big decisions in my life is through His word, and as I’ve waited on Him in prayer.
I’ve got this funny picture in my mind, of me asking God, “Why won’t you speak to me?” And God pointing to my Bible, saying, “What more do you want? I thought that was pretty good!”
So is it wrong to want to hear from God? Of course not. I just need to keep my perspective right. Otherwise, I may be disappointed. Prophecy is dessert; God’s word is the main course.
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