Awakening Prophetic Voices for Our Youth's Future
Summary
In my recent sermon, I spoke to the congregation about the urgent call for us to rise up as prophetic voices in our generation, much like the prophet Ezekiel. I drew parallels between the vision of the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel 37 and the current state of our nation's youth, who are facing lies and desperation. I emphasized that God sees potential where we see hopelessness, envisioning an army rising from these dry bones.
I urged the congregation to engage in prophetic prayer and action, particularly for our youth, and to participate in the strategic movement of God at this critical time. I shared about the importance of uncommon prayer, obedience, faith, and persistence, and the need for each of us to invite others to experience the transformative power of Jesus Christ.
I also addressed the issue of spiritual complacency and the necessity of letting go of bitterness and offense. I called on the church to prophesy the Word of God over every aspect of our lives, including our marriages, families, and the nation's children. I reminded us that we are all called to prophesy, as stated in Acts 2:17-18, and to reject the spirit of religion that seeks to silence the voices of God's people.
I recounted a personal testimony of prophesying life over a seemingly dead tree, which later flourished, as a metaphor for the power of speaking life into dead situations. I encouraged the church to prophesy to the mountains of societal influence, such as government, media, and education, and to believe in the power of God to bring restoration and blessings.
Finally, I called the church to action, to not delay in responding to God's call to prophesy and to be part of the prophetic movement that God is orchestrating in our time.
Key Takeaways:
- God sees potential for life and transformation in situations that appear dead and hopeless. As His children, we are called to share His vision and speak life into the dry bones of our generation, particularly the youth who are facing deception and despair. [53:25]
- We are in a strategic time where God is calling His people to rise up in prayer and prophetic action. This requires uncommon faith and obedience, as we are to be the Esthers and Mordecais of our time, standing for God's purposes in our nation. [54:44]
- Bitterness and offense are traps that hinder our spiritual effectiveness. We must choose to be prophetic rather than pathetic, releasing forgiveness and speaking the Word of God over our circumstances, as this aligns us with God's will and releases His power. [01:24:25]
- Every believer is empowered to prophesy. It is not reserved for a select few. As we speak the heart of the Father, we are participating in the spiritual battle against the enemy's possession of our land, families, and personal lives. [01:19:26]
- The time to act and prophesy is now. We cannot afford to postpone our obedience to God's call. By prophesying His Word, we are taking part in the spiritual warfare necessary to reclaim what the enemy has stolen and to see God's kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. [01:00:29]
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
1. Ezekiel 37:1-14 - The Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones
2. Acts 2:17-18 - The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the Call to Prophesy
3. Joel 2:28-29 - God's Promise to Pour Out His Spirit
#### Observation Questions
1. In Ezekiel 37:1-14, what does God command Ezekiel to do with the dry bones, and what is the result?
2. According to Acts 2:17-18, who is called to prophesy, and what signs will accompany this outpouring of the Spirit?
3. What specific actions did Pastor Kelly urge the congregation to take in response to the prophetic call? ([52:00])
4. How did Pastor Kelly use her personal testimony about the dead tree to illustrate the power of prophecy? ([01:28:02])
#### Interpretation Questions
1. What does the vision of the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel 37 symbolize about the state of our nation's youth, as discussed in the sermon? ([53:25])
2. How does the call to prophesy in Acts 2:17-18 relate to the urgency of the current spiritual climate described in the sermon? ([01:00:29])
3. Why is it important to let go of bitterness and offense in order to be effective in prophetic ministry, according to the sermon? ([01:24:25])
4. How does the concept of "uncommon prayer, obedience, faith, and persistence" play a role in the prophetic movement described by Pastor Kelly? ([52:00])
#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a situation in your life that seems hopeless. How can you apply the lesson from Ezekiel 37 to speak life and hope into that situation? ([53:25])
2. Pastor Kelly emphasized the importance of prophesying over our youth. Identify one young person in your life who is struggling. How can you specifically pray and prophesy over them this week? ([52:43])
3. Consider an area of your life where you have been spiritually complacent. What steps can you take to move from complacency to active prophetic engagement? ([01:23:47])
4. Pastor Kelly mentioned the need to prophesy to the mountains of societal influence, such as government, media, and education. Choose one of these areas and discuss a specific way you can pray or take action to bring about positive change. ([01:20:03])
5. Think about a time when you held onto bitterness or offense. How did it affect your spiritual life? What can you do to release those feelings and align yourself with God's will? ([01:24:25])
6. Pastor Kelly shared a testimony about prophesying life over a dead tree. Identify a "dead" area in your life or community. What specific words of life can you speak over it this week? ([01:28:02])
7. The sermon called for immediate action in responding to God's call to prophesy. What is one specific step you can take this week to be part of the prophetic movement in your church or community? ([01:00:29])
Devotional
Day 1: Vision Beyond Desolation
The valley of dry bones in Ezekiel 37 is not just a vivid picture from the past; it represents the potential for life in what seems utterly lifeless. In the eyes of the Divine, where there is desolation, there is also the opportunity for transformation. This is particularly true for the youth of today, who may be surrounded by lies and desperation. They are like dry bones waiting for the breath of life, and it is the responsibility of believers to see beyond the surface and to speak life into these situations. By doing so, one participates in the divine act of envisioning an army rising from the dry bones, a metaphor for the revival and empowerment of a generation in despair. [53:25]
Ezekiel 37:4-5 (ESV)
"Then he said to me, 'Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live.'"
Reflection: What situation in your community looks hopeless, and how can you begin to speak God's life-giving truth into it?
Day 2: Prophetic Action in Strategic Times
We are living in a pivotal moment in history, much like Esther and Mordecai, who were called for such a time as this. Believers are urged to engage in prophetic prayer and action, especially for the youth. This is not a time for passive faith but for active, strategic movement in alignment with God's purposes. It requires uncommon prayer, obedience, faith, and persistence. By participating in this movement, one is not just observing the unfolding of God's plan but actively contributing to the spiritual awakening of a nation. [54:44]
Esther 4:14 (ESV)
"For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"
Reflection: How can you be more intentional in your prayer life to align with God's strategic movements in your community?
Day 3: Releasing Bitterness to Embrace Prophecy
Bitterness and offense are like chains that bind the heart, preventing it from moving in the freedom of forgiveness and the power of prophecy. To be prophetic rather than pathetic means to release these chains and to speak the Word of God over one's circumstances. This act of speaking aligns one with God's will, allowing His power to flow through and bring about change. It is a conscious choice to let go of the past hurts and to embrace the future with a heart aligned with God's purposes. [01:24:25]
Hebrews 12:15 (ESV)
"See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no 'root of bitterness' springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled."
Reflection: Is there any bitterness or offense in your heart that you need to release in order to speak life into your circumstances?
Day 4: Empowered to Prophesy
The gift of prophecy is not reserved for a select few but is available to every believer. It is a powerful tool in the spiritual battle against the forces that seek to claim our land, families, and personal lives. By speaking the heart of the Father, believers are actively participating in reclaiming what has been lost and establishing the kingdom of God on earth. This empowerment to prophesy is a call to action, to use one's voice to bring about divine change and to stand against the enemy's schemes. [01:19:26]
Joel 2:28 (ESV)
"And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions."
Reflection: In what ways can you use your words to prophesy God's truth and love into someone's life today?
Day 5: The Urgency of Prophetic Movement
The call to prophesy and to be part of the prophetic movement is urgent and cannot be delayed. Just as a dead tree can flourish when life is spoken over it, so too can dead situations be revived by the power of God's Word. Believers are called to speak to the mountains of societal influence—government, media, education—and to believe in the restoration and blessings that come from God. This is a call to action, to not postpone obedience but to step into the role of a prophet in today's world. [01:00:29]
Habakkuk 2:14 (ESV)
"For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea."
Reflection: What is one action you can take today to respond to God's call to prophesy and influence society for His glory?
Quotes
1) "God has never called you to just be quiet and and just be a good neighbor; he's called you to be uncommon. He's called you to be like Ezekiel and to begin to prophesy the word of the Lord wherever you see the will of God not prospering." [01:30:47]
2) "I believe he's called us to prophesy to trees. Jesus prophesied to a fig tree. He's called us to prophesy to Nations. He's called you to prophesy to your body when your body is sick and infirmed. Don't just give up and give in, pick up your weapon, weapons the weapons of your Warfare and begin to prophesy to your body." [01:32:05]
3) "What do I mean by that? I mean apathy and complacency. I mean grumbling, griping, murmuring, complaining, sewing Discord and Division and disunity in the body of Christ, being offended and bitter. Let me tell you, this was not in the notes, but the Lord told me in both services today, you've got to call this out. That's pathetic." [01:23:47]
4) "God said therefore you prophesy. God is speaking to you Son of God, daughter of God, he's speaking to you right now, he's using this this woman here who who is willing to be uncommon and be willing to share his message, but he's speaking to you and he's saying to you what he said to Ezekiel in verse three prophesy." [01:21:21]
5) "God is telling every one of us it's time to prophesy. So I want you to go to Ezekiel 36 with me beginning in verse one, God says to Ezekiel and he's saying this to you and me now, he said you son of man prophesy to the mountains of Israel and say oh mountains of Israel hear the word of the Lord." [01:01:15]
6) "God's word stands firm and forever. This is what the Lord tells him, this is what the Lord's telling you right now, you stop complying with hell's agenda. Stop going along with it, acting like there's nothing you can do. Stand up and shout, prophesy the word of God stands forever." [01:38:24]
7) "God is speaking to you and he's saying to you what he said to Ezekiel in verse three prophesy the enemy has taken possession of what I have given you, you better stand up and prophesy and he said this is why because the enemy made you desolate." [01:21:21]
8) "We prophesy to even those churches that have gone so far left they've become apostate, we prophesy they're coming back, they're coming back. We prophesy the fear of God, God in our churches once again, the holy awesome Reverend fear of the Lord we prophesy it's coming back, it's returning in Jesus name." [01:54:56]
9) "I prophesy we will never be the same. I prophesy you are raising up an army of prophetic evangelists in this hour in this place. You are raising up an Army, a prophetic evangelist and so we shift into alignment with you and say Yes Lord, yes Lord, yes Lord send us, send us." [01:57:20]
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