PROPHETIC WORSHIP

Let’s talk about prophetic worship. Prophetically speaking, this is the season when God is restoring tabernacle worship, temple worship back into the body of Christ, back into the Church, back into the body of believers. It says in Acts 15:15-17, “And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up: That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.”

That is right in this season, He is going to rebuild the tabernacle of David, that’s the house of worship. David was a man after the Lord’s own heart, a warrior, and a worshipper. Quick to go to battle, quick to go to the throne. I believe that that was the Lord’s favorite house. I’m sure He liked the tabernacle in the wilderness because it was built to His perfect specifications. Can you imagine Solomon’s temple in all of its splendor and the gold and silver? And certainly, when He finished it, He filled it with His glory so that the priests couldn’t even stand.

But I believe the tabernacle of David is His favorite house. No walls, no veils, nothing between Him and His people. No barriers, just Him and all His glory. Coming back into the city, on the shoulders of the priests and on the hearts of the worshippers. And that’s the way we need to bring the glory back into the Church today. It’s about spontaneous worship, uninhibited through reckless abandon. The way David sang, the way David danced. This is the hour; His eyes are going to and fro in all the earth looking for worshippers who will worship Him in Spirit and in truth. Could it be that the Lord needs our worship? I’m sure not. He has no ego problem. He ordained worship. The Lord says in Psalm8:2, “Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.”

That’s right worship; prophetic worship is the highest form of warfare. There are a few ways that we can experience this prophetic worship.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body: and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. – Colossians 3:15-16

From that overflow of the richness of Christ within us, springs forth psalms and hymns and spiritual songs that come right from our hearts.

Secondly, in every move of the Spirit there seems to be released an anointing to highlight, write new songs with a new beat, with a new sound, prophetically declaring God’s heart for that move of the Spirit, whether it was in Toronto, or Brownsville, or Azuza Street. Each move seems to bring forth its own sound anointed for that season and for that generation.

And He raises up psalmists, their creative side of worship. In the creative and performing arts we see worship come in every expression from the depth of the heart of man, whether it be dance or artwork – whether it was the painting of the Sistine Chapel, the Mona Lisa or the prophetic art that’s done during worship in many of our churches today. Whether it is in concrete form or abstract, to catch the depth and meaning of the heart of God for His people in this generation. Whether it is in the quiet stillness of our heart, or in vibrant contemporary song and dance. It’s that spiritual connection between God and man that glorifies God, softens, and prepares the heart of man to yield to His will, desire, and usher in His presence, whether it is personal or corporate. There is uniqueness and a prophetic side to His nature.
I had an opportunity to serve with one of the greatest worshippers of our generation, Ruth Ward Heflin. She had one of the most remarkable revelations of the glory of God and the heart of worship I have ever seen. She knew Him in a very special way. And she told us how to usher in His presence. Praising him until the anointing comes to worship, and worshipping until we sense the glory, The higher the praise the deeper the worship the greater the glory. Worship is more than just a song service. It is a way of life.

Psalm 100 clearly tells us the way: “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”

Let’s you and I purpose in our hearts to let the Lord remove all our insecurities and uncertainties, that we may begin to worship Him like never before. We are that generation that’s called to usher in the Second coming of the Lord. We are the church, the real church, the remnant with a heart to worship. We can become true keepers of the flame. Let’s allow liberty and freedom to begin to be birthed in our hearts. For we can no longer consider how we look before man. Let us come before the Lord, the King of Glory with a heart of worship and adoration. Let us come in the Spirit. For where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty. Let’s you and I build an altar in our hearts today. Let’s rebuild the altar of David right in our own hearts. I’ve attached a brochure that we use in some of our churches that explains why we worship the way we worship. This may help to give you the biblical foundation.