Some people are quick to believe visions, dreams, or prophecies without first finding out whether or not such visions, dreams or prophesies are in line with the Word of God. This accounts for the mess many have found themselves in today. A vision, dream, or prophecy that isn’t consistent with God’s Word, is not from Him. In fact, such visions, prophecies, revelations and dreams should be rebuked in Jesus’ Name!

 

The only sure way to know if a vision, dream, prophecy or revelation is from God is to check its consistency with the Word. God doesn’t contradict Himself. Take for example someone who dreams about getting married to a non-Christian. There’s no need to muse about such a dream because it definitely contradicts the Word. 2 Corinthians 6:14 says, “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness?”

 

1 Thessalonians 5:21 says “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” In other words, subject all things to the light of God’s Word. Don’t accept a prophecy, dream or vision that doesn’t measure up with the Word. Just because you felt good about it doesn’t mean it came from God.

 

God’s Word is the supreme authority – the sole standard – by which we judge whether the manifestations we see or experience are for Him. Therefore, judge all prophecies with the Word; if they are not in sync with the revelations of the new creation in Christ, they must be discarded.