Lord of the Harvest – A Prophetic Harvest

THERE IS A PROPHETIC MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT HAPPENING IN BUSINESS AND YOU ARE NOT GOING TO MISS IT.

The role of the prophetic in business and government has largely been lost. In ancient times, heads of nations were surrounded by prophetic voices. The supernatural realm was accessed whenever a leader needed direction in order to hear from God what they should do.

In this age of intense competition, few appear to have a chance to make an imprint, let alone establish a commercial footprint. It seems only those with limitless cash flow, a continuous stream of new and improved products and a large entourage of lawyers focussed on out-smarting and out-thinking anyone who stands in the way of increased market share and profits, have a chance of making it ‘big.”

For the ordinary man and woman in business, divine help is needed. Prophetic voices need to be heard again in the corridors of our businesses and the function of the God-ordained prophet revived.

THE PROPHETIC DEFINED

EXAMPLES OF WEALTH REDISTRIBUTION

1. Laban’s wealth was transferred to Jacob (Gen. 31);

2. Saul’s wealth and kingdom were transferred to David (2 Samuel);

3. Egypt’s wealth was transferred to the Israelites after they had been enslaved for 400 years (Ex. 12);

4. Haman’s wealth and position were transferred to Mordecai (Esther 8); and

5. Pharaoh’s wealth was transferred to Abram (Gen. 12).

Each of these instances have something in common: the wealth was transferred to pay back an injustice.

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

In 1 Corinthians 12, the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit are described. These nine have been classified in three categories. Their definitions, as per Dake’s Annotated Reference Bible, are listed below for your reference. As you read each one, imagine having this gift operating in your business.

Gifts of revelation

1 The word of wisdom. This is a supernatural revelation, or insight into the divine will and purpose, showing how to solve any problem that may arise.

2 The word of knowledge. This is supernatural revelation of divine knowledge, or insight into the divine mind, will or plan; and also the plans of others that man could not know by himself.

3 Discerning of spirits. This is supernatural revelation, or insight into the realms of spirits (good and bad) to detect them and their plans and to read the minds of men.

Gifts of power

4 Faith. This is a supernatural ability to believe God without human doubt, unbelief, and reasoning.

5 Healing. This is supernatural power to heal all manner of sickness without human aid or medicine.

6 Working of power (miracles). This is supernatural power to intervene in the ordinary course of nature and to counteract natural laws if necessary.

Gifts of inspiration

7 Prophecy. This is a supernatural utterance in the native tongue. It is a miracle of divine utterance, not conceived by human thought or reasoning (1 Cor 14:3). It includes speaking to men for:

8 Edification: building up, in a moral and religious sense; instruction; improvement and progress of the mind, in knowledge, in morals, or in faith and holiness

9 Exhortation: to encourage, to embolden, to cheer, to advise, to excite or to give strength, spirit or courage

10 Comfort: to strengthen the mind when depressed or enfeebled; to console; to give new vigor to the spirits; to cheer, or relieve from depression, or trouble.

11 Tongues. This is supernatural utterance in other languages which are not known to the speaker.

12 Interpretation of tongues. This is supernatural ability to interpret in the native tongue what is uttered in other languages not known by the one who interprets by the Spirit.

Business Thoughts Reflections

1 Have you personally experienced the Father drawing you to Jesus Christ (Joh 6:44-45) and the new birth and renewal accomplished by the Holy Spirit (Joh 3:6-8, Tit 3:5-6)?

2 Have you and members of your team been filled with the Holy Spirit (Act 4:31) and are the gifts of the Spirit actively at work in your lives and business (1 Cor 2:12-14, 12:4, 7, 11, Heb 2:4)?

3 Which of the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit do you need most right now to overcome a deadlock in a business decision (1 Cor 12:8-10)?

THE LORD OF THE HARVEST

Proverbs 19:15 – …laziness will cast a man into a deep sleep and an idle man will suffer hunger. One translation says, “an idle man will not see the harvest.”

LAZINESS – VERY ATTRACTIVE TO US ALL

GOD EXPECTS A HARVEST FROM EACH OF US.

THE HARVEST: FULFILLMENT OF GOD’S HEART TOWARD US.

1. The Feast of the Passover

2. The Feast of Pentecost

3. The feast of Tabernacles

HARVEST TRUTHS

Kingdom principles I always talk about:

THE HARVEST COMES FROM

“A GENERATION OF VISIONARIES”