The character of a real prophet of GOD, and the high calling of the prophetic call!~
The real spirit of prophecy is the testimony of JESUS CHRIST, and even JESUS spoke of this spirit that was in John the Baptist, and JESUS himself said John the baptist was the greatest prophet that was born of woman, and he that is least in the kingdom of GOD is greater than John the Baptist!
But yet, when you examine the life of this great prophet John the Baptist, John did no miracles, he told no fortunes, he did not prophet-lie about money, prosperity, GOD’S hand, merchandise or material possessions!
All John the baptists did was preach CHRIST JESUS, the coming of CHRIST JESUS, and he decreased so JESUS could increase!
(Matthew 11:7-14) And as they departed, JESUS began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went you out into the wilderness to see?
A reed shaken with the wind? But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yes, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
VERILY I SAY UNTO YOU, AMONG THEM THAT ARE BORN OF WOMEN THERE HAS NOT RISEN A GREATER THAN JOHN THE BAPTIST: NOTWITHSTANDING HE THAT IS LEAST IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS GREATER THAN JOHN. And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. And if you will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
(John 3:26-34) And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom you bare witness, behold, the same baptizes, and all men come to him.
John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.
He that has the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
He must increase, but I must decrease. He that comes from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaks of the earth: he that comes from heaven is above all.
And what he has seen and heard, that he testifies; and no man receives his testimony. He that hath received his testimony has set to his seal that God is true.
For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God: for God gives not the Spirit by measure unto him.
(John 10:41-42) And many resorted unto JESUS, and said, JOHN DID NO MIRACLES: but all things that John spake of this man JESUS were true.
And many believed on JESUS there. Brothers and sisters, This is the real spirit of prophecy, now is it in you, that is the question? Do you testify of CHRIST JESUS?
Do you teach CHRIST JESUS? Do you prophecy CHRIST JESUS? Can you see greatness in others? Can you see greatness is someone who has the potential to be greater than yourself, and can you decrease so they can increase? THAT IS THE QUESTION, THAT IS THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY