by Garris Elkins | Jul 20, 2015 | Prophecy, Revelation, Word
No prophetic word is complete and absolutely accurate because it’s delivery was filtered through a human vessel. A prophetic word is only a snapshot of a much larger reality. There is a peace that comes when you realize you only prophesy in part. It is important...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 19, 2015 | Faithfulness, Fear, Prophecy, Trust
There are several reasons why a prophetic word is not received. The content of the word may have been correct, but you simply missed God’s timing. This happens when we get anxious to be heard and speak without asking God about His timing for the delivery. ...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 17, 2015 | Humility, Pride, Prophecy
When you know God has given you something prophetic to share, either in word or print, your goal is to bring a simple, clear and uncluttered representation of what He intended to communicate. There will come a time when someone will attempt to hijack what you...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 15, 2015 | Pride, Prophecy
At the very beginning of my ministry, I remember receiving an invitation to join a gathering of fellow church planters who had been deployed from our home church, Faith Center, in Eugene, Oregon. Our pastor Roy Hicks, Jr. had sent out 100 of us to plant churches, so...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 13, 2015 | Peace, Prophecy, Trust
There will be times when the intensity of certain social issues or the condition of culture will create unrestrained and passionate responses from people – even those who claim to speak for God. In these intense seasons of social dialogue people will...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 11, 2015 | Mercy, Prophecy
One of the most profound character traits of God is His mercy. For God to step through the curtain of time and interact with humanity required mercy. Mercy reveals the deep love of God for people who do not yet love Him and for those who profess to love Him, but...
