Why I Prophesy (And Why You Need It)
by Barnabas, for The Doxa Way
Let me tell you why I burn for prophecy.
It’s not because I want to sound impressive. It’s not about mystical moments or dramatic declarations. It’s because I’ve seen what happens when people hear the voice of God spoken straight to their hearts.
They come alive.
I’ve watched weary saints stand up straighter because a word reminded them they were seen. I’ve seen pastors on the edge of quitting breathe again because heaven interrupted with a whisper of hope. I’ve seen young people lay down counterfeit dreams and pick up destiny because someone called out what God had put in them.
This is why I prophesy. Because one word from God can change everything.
The Power of Personal Prophecy
Prophecy is not just about predicting the future. It’s about pulling the future into the present. It’s about calling forth the things that are not yet visible as though they already are.
When I deliver a personal message from God, I’m not offering advice. I’m handing over heaven’s perspective. It’s not flattery. It’s not vague encouragement. It’s the echo of the Father's voice reminding someone who they truly are and what they have.
You need that. I need that. The Church needs that.
We live in a world that constantly tells us what we’re not. But prophecy tells us who we are. It names the seed. It affirms the anointing. It reminds us that God is not distant or disinterested—He is here, He is speaking, and He still delights to reveal His heart to His people.
Why I’m Passionate
Because I believe this is how Jesus builds His Church—not just through structures, but through Spirit-filled sons and daughters who know their assignment.
And sometimes, all it takes is one prophetic word to unlock the next chapter.
I carry the gift of encouragement not to keep people comfortable, but to call them into courage. The word "encourage" literally means to put courage into someone. That’s what prophecy does—it deposits divine confidence where there was once doubt.
To the Church, and to You
Church—if you’ve sidelined prophecy, bring it back to the table. Not just on platforms, but in your homes, your small groups, your teams. Let the Spirit speak. Let the people hear.
And if you’ve been waiting for a message from God—don’t just wait. Ask. Seek. God loves to speak. He is not silent. And He is not far off.
If you’ll make room, He’ll fill it.
Let’s be a people who hunger for His voice—not for the hype, but for the healing, the clarity, the commissioning that flows when our Father speaks.