Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. 1 Corinthians 14:29
The LORD is telling us to not just read, but to digest and then judge the Prophetic Word.
Before posting a Word, we must judge the Prophetic Word. The reason being, God tells us one to do it, and secondly there are many that will read the Word who do not even know they are to judge it or how to rightly divide the Word.
This is why we have such a mixture online.
To judge the Word, we need a good workable knowledge of the Word of God. A Prophetic Word will never be contrary to the Word of God.
The Prophetic Word flows through a human vessel whereas the Word of God is forever and unchangeable and always higher than the Rhema Word.
In a meeting, others hear the Word and hopefully will judge it.
Many times, I may read a Word howbeit briefly, but do not comment because unless I have really taken time to digest and judge that Word and appreciated all the treasure in it, my comments would be premature.
We must weigh the Word not according to who the prophet is but judge the Word by the Spirit. It is easier to judge a 1 Cor. 13 prophecy that edifies, exhorts, and comforts than
to judge a Word by a prophet that is directional and speaking into the future about situations and prophetic warnings.
We need to invite Holy Spirit to be our teacher and help us to rightly divide a Word. We do see through a glass darkly.
For now, we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 Corinthians. 13:12
This is where the discerning of spirits, the Word of wisdom and Word of Knowledge aids us in weighing the Prophetic Word.
In my putting out a word it will be judged and so it should be. We also must be willing to take correction like we received along our way in our journey when it is given in love and for our growth.
Remember, we’re judging the Word and NOT the prophet.
There are some very powerful words posted that are so meaty and full of the Word of God and wisdom from seasoned prophets. I hesitate to even comment unless I have done my duty before God to judge and weigh that Word and take in all that is being said, and so I do not ever post a word that I have not read and done my best to discern.
Let’s be clear! There are still a couple of prophets that put out words, and I understand until they get past the basics of numbers but still have learning to do and I have appreciated learning by what they post. Then some things with the numbers are still Greek to me.
Another serious concern is AI. The enemy is already seeking to infiltrate the True Prophetic Word with his counterfeit words, and we will see this even more as the day of the Lord approaches. Discerning can take time with God.
There’s nothing like getting into the Word of God and hear those pages ruffle as we search for a Scrip. Nothing can replace that! I for one do not just use my computer, but love my Bibles and have most translations, but today I have used the KJV for most verses.
We are told that in the last days, if possible, that even the very elect could be fooled. For there shall arise false Christs, and FALSE PROPHETS and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matt. 24:24
If you are in doubt about a word, put it on the back burner and go back to it later, and if you are still in doubt about its validity and have judged it to the best of your ability, perhaps share it with someone more seasoned than yourself.
When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. John 16:13 (ESV)
There are times I have shared directional Words with my apostolic covering. I still have one word that I have not yet shared but have hidden it in my heart for several years even though they said it was definitely God.
I recall probably 25 years ago taking a Word the LORD had given me to a meeting to a seasoned apostle/prophet we had heard speak many times and shared the word with him and I asked him to judge it. He read the word and then said just two words, it’s God.
Sometimes it takes courage to share it, but best to do it before one has sent it to a church.
It is best to err on the side of caution. Smile
There are many levels to some Prophetic Words, and I have found, and I’m still finding the more I will slowly read it word by word that one receives more insight and revelation to what the LORD is really saying.
I have the inductive Bible and some of their study books by Kay Arthur. It teaches you how to take the word of God and dissect it well so that we rightly divide the Word of truth.
This morning, I said to myself, it is really the same in judging the prophetic word. Who is the prophetic word being spoken to and what is the LORD attempting to say? Why is He saying it and what is the LORD really trying to get across to us? We need to ask ourselves these questions and take time over a prophetic word rather than microwave it. Smile.
Does God want me to post the Word now or wait until a future time?
I’ve also found that many Prophetic Words are also for prayer and in printing them and going through them with a pen and underlining we can do what the Word is telling us to do in the way that the LORD is telling us to do it. Should we do anything less?
One can also take Prophetic Word they have given and use them for prayer and pray them rather than just read them as a Prophetic Word.
We all still have much to learn and must be teachable.
Yesterday I explained to our son that one cannot just take the word skim it and then go on to something else, but I attempted to do a little one on one sharing the importance and how to take that Word apart to hear what the LORD is really saying.
I realize many are already familiar with this, but it can do us all good to have a little reminder from time to time of where we’ve been, how far we’ve come, and how far we still have to go in this prophetic journey.
Patricia Hamel
October 15, 2025
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