Motivational Gifts – The Prophet (Perceiver)

Jude 1:23 – And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment spotted by the flesh

This scripture describes the Prophet (also known as perceiver) perfectly. They are the gift in the body of Christ that is designed to spot sin, snatch you out of it and send you in the right direction. Prophets have EXTREMELY EXCELLENT SPIRITUAL EYES AND EARS. They can also tell you exactly what you need to do to stay out of sin. Also, they will help guide you in your walk with God. They sense when people are lost and is equipped to give spiritual direction.

The motivational gift of the Prophet is one of the most coveted gifts in the body of Christ. However, it is the most costly gift because this is the gift that causes one to go through much pain and suffering. Most people who think they want this gift is unable to pay the price that comes with it. I have this gift and I must tell you that it is a very expensive gift to have. It has cost me many friends, great misunderstandings, deep suffering and lots of enemies. But I would not trade this gift for anything! Why? Because when I see people free from suffering, pain and bondage it makes the difference. Those of you that possess this gift know what I’m talking about.

This is how you know you possess the gift of the prophet:

1. You will speak against sin no matter what the cost. Prophets HATE sin. Mostly, they hate the sin THEY commit. In other words, they are extremely introverted. They are very hard on themselves and do whatever it takes to please God. They will not stand for idolatry as well and will annihilate it in a minute.

2. You are GREATLY misunderstood. The prophets main goal is to see God’s will done. Most people do not understand that. They think the prophet is judging them. This is where prophets lose friends and new enemies arise. Prophets ARE DESIGNED BY GOD TO SPEAK GOD’S WILL AND TO STAND UP AGAINST SIN. God created them to do this. Prophets want to rid the heart of sin, they do not want to get rid of the person – initially. However, they will get rid of you if they have to. Also, many people try to “punish” the prophet because they speak against sin. To be honest, the prophet invites this punishment into their lives. In their minds they are thinking “If I have to suffer for change to be made, then so be it”. You really can’t punish a prophet. Lol.

3. You will suffer long and hard to see the will of God accomplished. Prophets have a PhD in suffering. They do not get a kick out of suffering. They know it is needed to get a spiritual job done.

4. You will stand alone for the holiness and righteousness of God. Prophets are normally loners. They usually do not have many friends because their gift will not permit them to have many. Prophets are totally in agreement with that. As a matter of fact, the best friend for a prophet is another prophet! Lol. This is because not many people are able to understand them like another prophet.

5.You have a deep sense of God’s will and will articulate it in the midst of severe opposition. While everyone else is making excuses for sin, the prophet will raise his/her voice high to speak against it. They don’t care what other people think about them or what other people say about them.

6. You are in spiritual fights often (either on their behalf or on others behalf). If you ever want someone to fight for you – CHOOSE A PROPHET. They will fight to the bitter end.

7. You are constantly in prayer. Since prophets have a great need to stand against sin, they must be in prayer often. Prophets will carry people’s sin in their heart and if they don’t pray and release that sin, it can make them depressed and even sick.

8. You will voluntarily suffer so that others can be free. A prophet will pray to God to allow someone else to be free while they suffer on their behalf. No other gift will pray this prayer.

9.You can see through lies instantly. Remember, prophets have a heightened sense of righteousness. They don’t have to sniff out sin because they know it is standing right in front of them. And if you keep playing with them, the prophet will call you out.

10. You love deeply – and hate deeply. Prophets have mastered the extremes. This is because their life is in the extremes. They are either deeply hot or deeply cold. They are in war or in peace. They are never in one state for a long time so they know how to shift and adjust to life experiences quickly.

11. You have a deep sense of integrity and justice. Prophets love justice. They hate partiality and unfairness. They don’t care about titles, money or position. If you are in sin they are going to speak against it.

12. You will disconnect from people who instantly that live a continual life of sin. Prophets normally show no mercy when people won’t get their lives right. They will hang in there with you for a minute – no longer! Lol! Prophets are needed because they show where the boundary line is. They understand God’s judgment PERFECTLY! If you want someone with compassion, stick with a Mercy person. I’ll discuss them next time.

Prophets have downfalls as well. An immature prophet does not know patience. They want you to get out of sin TODAY! Lol. To them, there is no time to waste. God has to show the prophet that a person getting out of sin is not on their timetable. If you have a child that is a Prophet (Perceiver), look for these signs:

1. They hate it when injustice is done. They will argue with you tooth and nail so that you can see who was REALLY wrong! Lol.
2. They will fight for the weak
3. Their mouths get them in trouble because they call things the way the SEE it (remember, they have excellent spiritual sight)
4. They have very few friends – and they like it that way.
5. They have problems with control and intimidation. This means they try to MAKE others do what is right.
6. They will take the blame for their siblings. This means that they are willing to take punishment to see their siblings go free.

Well, for those of you that are Prophets or have children that are prophets I hope your understanding is enlightened. God equipped you with this gift because you are needed in the body of Christ!

My advice – stay in prayer and continue to speak against sin!