Patrick H (27 Apr 2004)
"To ProphBuff"


Dear ProphBuff,
You mentioned how many messages are being given today that point to a great outpouring.   I have noticed that, but I have also read numerous messages that point to the soon return of the Lord.    Like so many issues today, there is a great confusion in the camp of God's people.    Both of these viewpoints cannot be correct.
 
The Lord himself said His coming would be like the days of Noah and like the days of Soddom.   What revival was going on then?   What great outpouring was present in those societies?     If we are to receive something greater than the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, I am not sure how it would agree with scripture.   I am wary of the self-proclaimed prophets, many of whom attended online prophecy schools, who write prophecies daily.    It would be better to hear the small, still voice of God who often speaks to us in a single word or phrase, than to believe in the volumes of prophecies that are coming out today.
 
I began to seriously hold these "prophets" accountable in 1995.   I have been printing them and charting their success for close to a decade.   Sadly, there are just a few standing.   I have seen the prophecies of the "new thing", the revivals, the outpouring of power, etc. come and go; only to be replaced by something else when these fail.   To be honest, it is all quite wearying.   I think the church is swerving from the love of the Word itself and devotion to God in prayer.    Without going into detail about the scriptures you presented, I would ask you to read those passages in Daniel again and remember the angel was speaking to Daniel and said "Thy people Daniel."   It would be obvious he was referring to the Jewish people.   Perhaps the 144,000 will fulfill the great exploits during the difficulties of the tribulation.
Regards,
Patrick H