Hey there, Pastor Darren here! Today, I want to share some insights about prophecy that might just shake things up for you a bit.
When we think about prophecy, most of us picture someone who’s walking up to strangers in the grocery store with a “thus saith the Lord” message or calling out obscure details in someone’s life. And while that’s one way it can happen, it’s just scratching the surface.
The nature of prophecy in the body of Christ is shifting.
It's not some high-level secret, and it’s not just for the prophets. So if you’re a prophet, hey—do your thing, be accountable to God, and I’ll cheer you on. But for everyone else, buckle up, because this message is all about you.
The Church as a Living, Breathing Entity
In Revelation, when John gets a peek into heaven, he first sees the seven golden lampstands, representing the Church (Revelation 1:12-13).
Those lampstands aren’t just decorations—they’re God’s chosen agents of action on earth. The church, His body, is the means by which God reveals Himself.
Before John sees Jesus' face, he sees the body—the Church—because it’s through the Church that God’s work is accomplished.
If the enemy can dismember the body, he can keep God’s message from shining out into the world! That’s why he goes after the church. If he can divide, discourage, or detach members, then the flow of God’s message is interrupted.
Imagine finding someone’s arm in the woods (creepy, right?). No one would look at it and say, “Hey, there’s Darren!” No! It’s just a part, separated from the whole, rendered useless and just plain unsettling. Similarly, a Christian separated from the Church can’t function in the same way as when they’re connected to the body.
In other words, the Church isn’t a building; it’s a living, breathing collection of God’s people—bound together and operating in unison. You can’t be the Church from your sofa in your PJs, just tuning into YouTube. We’re called to be knit together, to live out our faith with others. As Romans 12:5 says, “so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.”
Redefining Prophecy
Now let’s talk about prophecy. If I asked you to think about the last time you prophesied, some of you might think of that Sunday morning when your pastor politely declined to hand you the mic. But here’s the deal—prophecy isn’t only about declaring new, mystical revelations.
One of the most neglected aspects of prophecy is found in Revelation 19:10, which says, “For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
This isn’t some “extra” for those anointed prophets; this is the bread and butter of the everyday believer.
Telling others what Jesus has done in your life is the spirit of prophecy.
When you share what He’s done in your life, it’s a powerful act of spreading His message—and it has the potential to bring transformation to others.
Living Out the Prophetic Power in Everyday Life
God has done things for you—small things, big things, quiet moments of comfort, miraculous changes—and it’s time you start talking about it!
That’s the prophetic we need more of. You don’t need to announce that “Russia is going to invade this or that,” or tell someone their last four digits of their social. What you need to do is testify to the power of Jesus that you’ve experienced.
Perhaps you’ve criticized the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, where billions of dollars in military assets were left behind—resources meant to protect and empower. But when we refuse to share our testimony, how are we any different?
God’s work in our lives is like priceless spiritual ammunition, designed to strengthen and encourage others. Each story of healing, provision, or transformation is a powerful tool, waiting to be shared. If we hold back, we’re effectively abandoning those resources, leaving them unused and unavailable.
It’s not just about giving your testimony once on a Sunday morning. No, we’re supposed to “declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples!” (Psalm 96:3).
So here’s your challenge:
Find three ways to share what Jesus has done in your life this week.
Post about it.
Write a blog.
Tell a friend over coffee.
Don’t let that testimony sit gathering dust.
God’s work in your life is alive, and it’ll never expire or lose its power.
Transformation Isn’t a Secret Formula
Another big misconception? Transformation doesn’t happen just because we say so, or even because we pray for it. There’s a faith dynamic at work, sure, but there’s also obedience.
Hebrews 11:1 reminds us, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Faith paired with action becomes a testimony that others can see, learn from, and follow.
What does this look like practically?
It means opening up about how you got to where you are.
Maybe it was humbling yourself, repenting, asking God to show up—and then actually letting Him do His work in you.
That’s real, raw, and it’s the kind of discipleship that builds the body of Christ.
Prophecy Is Not About Impressing Others
I think we’ve got this strange, twisted image of prophecy as something mystical or impressive—like we’ve got to “wow” people with these elaborate words from the Lord.
But the real power isn’t in the mystery; it’s in the testimony.
The testimony of Jesus is a 100% accurate prophetic word. It’s the kind that can “duplicate itself” in someone else’s life.
If you want to be 100% accurate in the prophetic, then share your story.
And don’t be stingy about it, either! Share it in all its fullness. Every detail of how God showed up is a piece of the journey that can help someone else. Tell them the doubts you wrestled with, the obedience you had to choose, and the breakthrough that came as a result. As Colossians 4:6 reminds us, “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”
The Church Needs Transformational Prophecy
We have plenty of people saying “encouraging” things—“you got this!” and “believe in yourself!”—but that’s not necessarily prophecy. True prophecy brings life change; it’s about transformation, about showing people what God has done in you so that they believe He can do it in them, too.
Here’s the challenge: start being prophetic in every corner of your life. Show your testimony through your words, your actions, your art—whatever you have. Let the world see and experience God’s power through your story. Don’t settle for giving people empty “hope.” Give them the real deal: a story that’s true, that’s yours, that speaks of the living Jesus and His work in you.
Share Your Testimony, Share the Hope
You’ve got permission to prophesy.
Yes, you!
And I’m not just talking about tongues or deep, mind-blowing visions. I’m talking about prophesying through testimony. And don’t just share it once. Keep talking about it until people know your story so well, they can repeat it back to you. Let people know that God is alive and working.
The world is bombarded by noise and bad news. Imagine what a difference it would make if Christians flooded every platform, every space, with true stories of what God has done in their lives.
In closing, don’t be afraid to share your testimony. Don’t worry if it’s not as “flashy” as someone else’s. If God did it for you, then someone else needs to hear it.
Remember, “we overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimony” (Revelation 12:11).
So go ahead, be that person sharing the good news that’s better than all the noise out there.
It’s time for the Church of Jesus Christ to rise up and take every opportunity to prophesy—to speak life, truth, and transformation through the simple yet powerful testimony of Jesus.
About Darren Stott:
Darren Stott is a pastor, speaker, and author known for his down-to-earth approach to the supernatural and prophetic within the Christian faith. As the lead pastor of Eden Church in the Seattle area, he’s committed to seeing the body of Christ live out its full, dynamic potential. His passion is to help believers embrace a lifestyle of transformation, faith, and Holy Spirit-led boldness in their everyday lives.
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