Prophecy is to the Bible what the Serengeti is to Africa—vast, expansive. If Bible prophecy is the Serengeti, some Christians are big game hunters. They find prophecy on every page, symbolism in every story, and clues in every verse.
Somewhere between these two positions is a healthy posture. Believers who avoid utter ignorance on one hand and total arrogance on the other. Who seek what God intends: a deep-seated confidence that our tomorrow is in our Lord’s hands.
The purpose of prophecy is to empower the saint with a sense of God’s sovereignty. As the apostle Paul wrote, “The one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them (1 Corinthians 14:3 NLT). Prophecy prepares us to face the future with faith.
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