In these days, we’ve seen prophets endure the heart-wrenching pain of losing loved ones. The agony etched into their faces, the weight of their broken hearts—it’s a reminder that losing a family member is a sorrow beyond words. It leaves a void that no words or actions can truly fill. Such grief is not just an emotion; it’s a burden that reshapes the soul.
To all prophets—both major and minor—we come to you with an earnest plea: there exists a divine gift called the word of wisdom. It is a sacred guide, urging us to speak with compassion and thoughtfulness. Declaring someone’s death is not a display of spiritual power; it is a declaration of despair. A true prophet does not stop at revelation—because with every revelation comes redemption. And if there is no redemption, can it truly be from God? God’s voice is never one of despair; it is always one of hope and healing.
Let us ask ourselves this: Is it a badge of spiritual grandstanding to boast, “I predicted his or her death,” rather than to humbly proclaim, “I saw his or her death and redeemed them”? The heart of prophecy is not in foretelling calamity; it is in bringing forth restoration, shielding lives, and igniting hope.
Dear prophets, we plead with you: consider the lives behind the names you mention. These individuals are not merely figures in a prophecy; they are beloved fathers, mothers, siblings, and friends. When you speak carelessly, the ripple effect is profound—it shatters families, sows fear, and burdens hearts with unbearable dread. This is not the mark of maturity in God’s work; it is a call to reflect and grow.
As you continue your journey in faith, we pray that wisdom becomes your closest companion. Let compassion infuse your words, so that when you speak, you bring light into darkness, solace into sorrow, and hope into despair. For a mature prophet understands this truth: a revelation that does not heal, redeem, and restore is not God’s voice—it is man’s misstep.
Let us speak life, not death. Let us bring hope, not fear. Let us heal, not hurt.
Source : Evangelist Samuel Anokye
