Prophetic Revelation: From Fans to Faithful Disciples

“Where there is no prophetic revelation, people cast off restraint.” From that anchor in Proverbs 29:18, the call is to trade self-authored resolutions for Spirit-revealed direction. Vision is not a list of goals; it is God’s revealed will, discerned by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:10; Matthew 16:17). Without it, everyone does what is right in their own eyes, sowing to the flesh and reaping the chaos that always follows. With it, lives align, households gain clarity, and a church becomes resilient rather than reactive.

This coming year is marked by one word: strong. Acts 16:5 frames the aim—strengthened in the faith and growing as a byproduct. That strength will not be built by attendance metrics or a consumer mindset, but by moving from being fans to being followers—disciples who obey Jesus when miracles become mandates and crowds thin (John 6). Unity is not sameness; it is shared purpose in the Spirit, where diverse gifts are ordered toward one mission.

Practical pathways match the vision. A churchwide New Testament reading plan (one chapter, Monday–Friday) will ground everyone in Scripture with simple, daily reflection. Altar nights with fasting will mark moments of encounter, while Upper Room nights (first and third Wednesdays) will form a smaller, hungry core through worship, teaching, and prayer. Wednesday rhythms elevate Next Gen: youth gather weekly under newly aligned leadership; kids meet first and third Wednesdays with an emphasis on the Spirit’s work, not programmatic conformity. Volunteers will be onboarded for transformation, not merely tasks, and a Spirit-filled prayer team will be trained to minister prophetically. Guest leaders—Curtis (kingdom finance), John Bates (miracles, dreams), and Joan Hunter (healing, trauma)—will help impart what’s needed for this house.

The invitation is both collective and personal: seek God’s vision for marriage, children, finances, and callings. Bind what is spiritual with spiritual authority; stop treating witchcraft-level rebellion with natural tools. Plant deeply in a local house and share its vision so that roots hold when pressure comes. God has turned on the lights, chased out snakes and foxes, and now gives wings to fly. Strength will come—not by striving—but by alignment with what the Father is revealing.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Seek prophetic revelation, not resolutions Vision that endures is revealed, not invented. The Spirit discloses what eyes have not seen and plans we could never engineer, giving direction that restrains drift and fuels obedience. Begin by asking, “Father, what are You saying?” and wait until His voice defines the target. Then align decisions, not feelings, to what He unveils. [05:10]
• 2. You reap the seeds you sow Sowing to the flesh reliably reaps decay; sowing to the Spirit yields life. The hard truth is that outcomes often mirror habits we’ve tolerated, not attacks we’ve suffered. Repentance is the mercy that lets us plant different seed today and expect a different harvest tomorrow. [07:48]
• 3. Move from fan to disciple Crowds love miracles; disciples love Jesus enough to obey Him when the sayings get hard. Following means taking up a cross, not just taking in a service, and letting His lordship reorder desires, habits, and loyalties. Transformation is costly, but it produces a durable joy that spectators never taste. [15:20]
• 4. Strength over size; roots over hype Acts pictures churches strengthened in faith before they grew in number. Depth precedes breadth; roots outlast storms. Choose formation that builds endurance—Scripture, prayer, obedience, shared purpose—over platforms that feed preference. Strength is measured by steadfastness, not splash. [16:59]
• 5. Scripture and presence shape a people Daily immersion in the Word trains discernment, while gathered encounters tenderize hearts and align wills. These paired rhythms keep vision clear: text in the morning, altar at night, Upper Room among friends—all forming a life God can steer. Formation is slow on purpose; it’s how muscle is built. [22:48]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [02:28] - Christmas services and schedule
• [03:38] - Vision set before New Year
• [04:31] - Prophetic revelation vs resolutions
• [06:47] - When vision is absent, chaos
• [10:51] - Purpose: growing in Jesus together
• [13:49] - A year of strength (Acts 16:5)
• [15:20] - From fans to followers
• [17:24] - Discipleship over attendance
• [18:36] - Guest speakers and miracle nights
• [22:48] - Churchwide New Testament plan
• [27:04] - Revamping volunteering and prayer team
• [28:13] - Next Gen and Wednesday changes
• [31:56] - Upper Room nights launched
• [35:02] - Seek God’s vision for 2026

1. In Proverbs 29:18, what specific outcome is named when there is “no revelation,” and what contrasting blessing is mentioned for those who “heed wisdom’s instruction”?
2. What picture was used to describe life without God’s direction—“it’s just pure chaos”—and what details made that picture vivid (no lines, no signs, no stoplights)? [06:47]
3. What one word marks the coming year? How was it anchored in Scripture—“strengthened in the faith”? [13:49]
4. What practical rhythms were laid out for our house (e.g., one-chapter New Testament plan, altar nights with fasting, Upper Room nights)? Name the ones you remember. [22:48] [21:08] [31:56]

1. What is meant by “prophetic revelation” versus self-authored goals? How does the line, “This is not goals. This is, God, give me vision,” shape the way someone enters a new year? [10:28]
2. Why does Scripture tie chaos to doing “what is right in our own eyes,” and how does the sowing-and-reaping principle explain repeated outcomes in a person’s life? [07:48]
3. What shifts when someone moves from fan to disciple? How does the moment in John 6 (when “many…left”) help define real discipleship? [15:20]
4. “Strengthened in the faith” was emphasized over mere attendance. What does spiritual strength actually consist of in a local church, and how is it formed over time? [16:59]

1. Carve-out: When, specifically, will you set aside unhurried time this week to ask, “Father, what are You saying?” What helps you listen (Scripture, journaling, silence), and what tends to distract you? [35:20]
2. Seeds and harvest: Looking at your last 30 days, what is one habit that has been sowing to the flesh, and what new Spirit-led habit will you plant this week instead? Be concrete about when and how you’ll start. [07:48]
3. From fan to follower: Where have you been more of a spectator—“taking in a service”—than a follower walking in obedience? What is one “hard saying” of Jesus you will obey this month, and who will keep you accountable? [15:20]
4. Scripture rhythm: Will you commit to the one-chapter-a-day New Testament plan (Mon–Fri)? What time of day, what place, and what simple tool (notebook, phone notes) will you use to reflect and respond? [22:48]
5. Presence rhythm: Pick one altar night to fast toward. What will you fast (food type, media), what dates will you set, and what are you asking the Lord to do in you during that 48-hour window? [21:08]
6. Spiritual authority at home: Where is there active rebellion or spiritual pushback in your home or relationships? What would it look like to address it with spiritual tools—prayer, Scripture, repentance, forgiveness—rather than only natural ones? [35:47]
7. Planting and serving: What step will you take to “plant” more deeply—joining a team once a month, pursuing prayer team training, or signing up for an Upper Room night? Identify the one step and the date you’ll take it. [26:32] [27:04] [31:56]
8. Close the door: Name one foothold the enemy has tried to use (anger, bitterness, secret compromise). What is your plan this week to shut that door and replace it with a grace-filled practice? [39:18]