Rick Joyner, in his latest article, “What is the Spirit Saying? – Part 3 West Coast Disaster: Sounding the Alarm” reiterates, and comments on, his prophecy of an impending disaster for the West Coast. For a little while now, he has been getting a considerable amount of flack for this prophecy.
Well, despite the fact that Morningstar ministries has been a major contributor to the “Prophetic Movement” deception, I have to agree with him on this one.
“I’ve seen in visions and dreams the destruction that is destined, especially on our West Coast. This has caused some to say that I have a hatred for our West Coast, which is not true, but rather the opposite. I really can’t help what I dream, and though a psycho analyst might say it is the result of deep feelings, I know these are prophetic dreams. They never leave me pleased, but rather I’m grieved enough to take all of the heat for sharing them with the hope that people will listen, repent, and they will not have to come true. ” [Read More]
Being from the West Coast, I’ve heard similar prophecies from saint and sinner alike, so part of me wants to call this a “no-brainer”. I mean, prophesying disaster for the West Coast, whether it be an earthquake, tsunami, or whatever, is like prophesying snow for Alaska, or rain for the Pacific Northwest. You don’t need a lot of “special insight” to get this one, you just need to check the weather or watch the news.
Still, not everyone is willing to face the fact that, one day, it WILL HAPPEN, so if these dreams and visions really are from God, that’s fine. I mean, back in the day, the Babylonian armies were conquering everything in sight, so I imagine many of the children of Israel not wanting to face the inevitable.
The Lonely Prophet
As I continued reading the article, I noticed that Rick took up a decent amount of space to paint himself in the role of the “lonely, brave prophet” who will continue to prophesy this disaster despite the disapproval of others. It was at this point that my heart broke, and, somehow, I wished that there was some way I could convey directly to him a message …. partly from me, but (I feel) mostly from God.
Here it goes:
Rick, this is what prophets do! They don’t look for ways to make people feel good! They stand in the midst of a nation and proclaim God’s judgment, hoping to give the people one last chance to repent, so that their hearts will be turned back to Him! As a result, they are the outcast, the loner …. the despised.
I know I’m just one small person writing in an obscure blog, but I believe I have a message from God for you.
The rejection you have been getting from your own people (and others) is the reaping of a seed sown. They don’t want to hear correction, rebuke or judgement because you, and the people you have supported, have contributed to a movement that has largely emphasized the mystical and “experience” over My Holy Word. You have sowed into itching ears and have reaped a generation that says “Speak to Us Smooth Things, Prophesy Deceits” (Is 30:10).
You need to repent of 2 things:
- Repent of the seed you have sown (see above), it isn’t too late for you. An entire generation of youth awaits your example of repentance, they will follow you! Do you want a revival? It doesn’t start with hunger …. it starts with repentance! Hunger follows …. “To the Hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet” (Prov. 27:7)
- Repent of any ties or association with the Knights of Malta. All of these secret societies and orders, whether they are masonic or pseudo-masonic are from the devil. How could you have been fooled by this? This is something that you will reap untold misery later if you do not repent now. Sever all ties, get rid of it …
I Wish You Knew My Heart
Considering what I’ve written about the Elijah List before, I know how this could be coming across, but I wished that Rick and the people involved in the prophetic movement could see my heart. I truly love them … each one. But they are off the mark, following each other blindly like lemmings off of a cliff.
Rick, if you’re really a prophet of God …. simply repent. Soak in His Word (His Truth), instead of the latest “worship CD” — and DON’T STOP. Then, the next time God gives you a “Word – Inspired” dream, or a vision or Word, proclaim it with boldness and without shame!
If it’s any consolation, He’ll be standing with you.
Blessings & Peace,
Kevin Kleint
Email: kevin@honorofkings.org
The original word translated as repent in Hebrew is actually TESHUVAH and it means to RETURN to the sacred and all that his holy. In the scripture those that are holy are healers and Jesus calls the healers his family because they help others to become whole again. The root of the word shalom is ‘be whole’. The more that people heal themselves, the more sanctified and pure they become. In Judaism the healers are the Angels of Elohiym -v- the Angels of Darkness.
As far as Rick is concerned, many people receive visions and dreams that doesn’t make a person a prophet.
A true prophet of the LORD is summoned by the LORD directly, they also know about the ‘fruit of the lips’ and that the fruit was given as a sign by Jesus of how the people would be able to recognize the true prophet of the LORD when they arrived. The one promised to Moses and the other Jewish prophets is here and all shall return to the sacred. Those that don’t will be leaving the planet, as the Son of God said ‘The meek shall inherit the earth’.
So if anyone calls themselves a prophet bring them to me.
As prophet Isaiah predicted only one in a thousand will be able to stand in front of Joseph in integrity.
Eliakim,
I am here.
John.
The Kingdom of God is at Hand. Forewarned is forearmed. Our Master did not say ” these things might happen”. He stated “these things must happen”. And they shall. Torments have been called upon this nation and this earth. There will be blood. Gird self in Christ for the dark days ahead. Or Don’t .
Tic Toc, Tic Toc.
John
Good word Brother Rick:
I use to follow him and Bob Jones back in the late 90′s. I even got there monthly prophecy until one time I heard Mr. Jones start teaching that when you are being attack by bad spirits that sometimes you just half to cuss them out(like four letters words) Well I was dumbfounded and knew that is what not right. I then took myself off their monthly prophecy and not to listen to him or Rick anymore. I have learn over the years that many of today Prophets don’t even come close being a Bible True Picture of what a Prophet function is! I would like to offer what maybe what a TRUE PROPHET function is.
1. They are forerunners who make away for greater things to come.
2. They deal with spiritual climates
3. They TURN people from sin to holiness
4. They are frontline intercessors
5. They TURN the hearts of the fathers and sons
6. They challenge dead traditions of men and the dangerous spirits of religion
7. They are stewards of the Mysteries of Yahweh
8.They carry the lamentation, mourning and woes
9. They are foretellers of things to come
10.They contend with FALSE PROPHETS of divination, including the Jezebel & Baal
11. They challenge demonic territorial guards
12. They speak to the Nations and Kingdoms
Anyway Brother Kevin, here is what I think a True Prophet should, MAYBE I am wrong, not sure.
Because my cry is this: WHERE ARE THE TRUE PROPHET IN THE CHURCH TODAY?
You brought up some great characteristics of prophets and what they DO … my definition may be a little over-simplistic …. A prophet is a mouthpiece for God.
Good word Kevin! A very good word!
wow. Thanks for your boldness in truth and love Kevin Kleint. I find it inspiring.
Very well put, Kevin. A lot I could say, but that would take away…. I am grateful for your heart for Rick and all the others. And grateful to you for your faithfulness to speak truth boldly with compassion for those that need to hear it. Blessings!
ditto