# Basic Training for the Prophetic Ministry  ## Metadata - Author: [[Kris Vallotton]] - Full Title: Basic Training for the Prophetic Ministry - Category: #books ## Highlights - Like many people whose greatness has somehow gotten lost under low self-esteem and bad circumstances, Saul seems to be completely unaware of the nobility that lies in his heart. ([Location 257](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=257)) - True humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less. ([Location 274](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=274)) - The fruit of the Spirit is a sign that we actually have a relationship with God. Again, ([Location 396](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=396)) - Note: Fruits are contrasted with gifts. The receiving of gifts say nothing about the receiver but the bearer of fruit says something about the bearer. - The main function of a prophet is not primarily to prophesy, but instead to equip the saints to do the work of service (see Ephesians 4:12). ([Location 447](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=447)) - the calling on our lives describes who we are. The anointing of God provides us with our purpose in life. The gifts that God has given to us become the abilities through which we accomplish His purposes. ([Location 463](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=463)) - God’s voice is hidden from the arrogant and the proud. ([Location 577](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=577)) - Jesus made it plain that those who are born again have a tremendous advantage over anyone who lived under the Old Covenant because God’s Spirit now resides within us and is in constant communication with our spirit. ([Location 600](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=600)) - God does not hide things from us; He hides them for us. ([Location 606](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=606)) - The value we place on the word will determine the power we will receive from it. ([Location 658](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=658)) - The difference between the deaf and the hearing is not how loudly God speaks, but how open we are to hear Him speak. ([Location 691](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=691)) - Now we can have a spiritual experience without the Holy Spirit’s participation because we are a spirit trying to have a temporary, human experience. ([Location 1117](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=1117)) - In the New Testament Church, however, the Christian who receives the word has as much responsibility to judge the word as the one who gave it because both the giver and receiver have the same Holy Spirit living inside them. ([Location 1122](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=1122)) - The fruit of the prophetic word must be that the person receiving it is brought closer to God and His people. ([Location 1175](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=1175)) - if we use what we have received, more will be given to us. If we do not use what we have, even what we have will be taken away from us. ([Location 1365](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=1365)) - courage is fear that has said its prayers! It’s been said that, “A coward dies a thousand deaths, but a brave person dies only once.” ([Location 1426](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=1426)) - God is in charge of everything, but He has left us in control. ([Location 1443](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=1443)) - We must invite leadership into our lives and learn to trust them more than we trust ourselves. ([Location 1528](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00PF1IDSA&location=1528))