by Garris Elkins | Apr 1, 2020 | Culture, Discernment, Discipleship, Discipline, Holy Spirit, Prophecy, Reformation, Restoration, Revelation
In this time of forced isolation from the familiar, I have felt a bit of malaise. Each day, Jan and I choose to refocus and reset our hearts on the purposes of God. This morning over breakfast Jan remarked, “We want to make this day count.” Those who choose...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 30, 2020 | Hope, Prophecy, Prophetic
“Israel will remain a stump, like a tree that is cut down, but the stump will be a holy seed that will grow again.” —Isaiah 6:13b When I was a boy, I watched my father trim the mulberry trees that lined our driveway. When these trees were in full bloom, they provided...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 12, 2020 | Creativity, Dreams, Future, Hope, Prophecy, Prophetic, Revelation
At least twice last night, something usual took place. It was unusual because I was not aware it was happening. Jan said she awoke two times to hear me prophesying over various people while I was asleep. She did not recall all the content, but they were personal words...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 14, 2020 | Prophecy, Prophetic
Maybe it’s because I have been doing this for a long time, but I’m no longer impressed with stand-alone prophetic predictions no matter who gives them. What catches my attention is the heart and purpose of God behind the prophecy. If we are not careful, we can miss...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 10, 2020 | Father, Freedom, Future, God, Grace, Kingdom of God, Peace, Power, Prophecy, Prophetic, Spiritual Warfare, Thankfulness, Trust, Truth, Wisdom
This morning in prayer, I saw an image of the Lord seated at a chessboard. The chess pieces were ornate and represented the nations of the earth. I looked to see who His opponent was and realized he was so insignificant in comparison to God that I could not even see...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 8, 2020 | Prophecy, Prophetic, Revelation, Word
A prophetic ministry requires two elements if it is to remain healthy and endure over time. It requires revelation and an environment. Some good people put out word after word without considering the environment where a prophecy has the best chance to live and thrive...
