Provision for the Vision: A Prophetic Dream About God’s Faithful Giving

Evangelist Alwyn Uys recently shared a prophetic dream that brought encouragement and clarity to those stepping out in faith toward a God-given calling. The message was simple yet powerful: God will provide for what He has called you to do.

“I want to share with you a prophetic dream that God gave me a few days ago,” Uys said. “There’s just a lot to unpack, but I believe the Lord is leading me to share this.”

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In the dream, Uys saw a close friend in full-time ministry receive three escalating financial gifts from the same supporter, first $3,000, then $30,000 and finally $300,000. The first two gifts were given freely, but with the third, the donor asked how the money would be used. The evangelist responded with a detailed plan and vision.

“He provided him with a vision. He provided him with a mission. And God filled that need,” Uys said. “God provided for him.”

After sharing the dream with his friend, Uys was amazed to learn that those specific amounts were exactly what his friend needed for an upcoming ministry tour. “This was very encouraging to him,” Uys said, “knowing that God is providing for his vision. He’s giving provision for his mission.”

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Uys believes this dream carries a broader message for the body of Christ. “God is a provider, Jehovah Jireh, it’s who He is. He will always provide for you, no matter what you’re going through,” he said.

He stressed the importance of vision and planning in the spiritual journey. “If God is putting something on your heart, write a book, start a church, launch a nonprofit, you have to write it, make it plain, put it on paper, pray about it, and present it to the Lord,” Uys said.

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Referencing Habakkuk 2:2–3, he quoted: “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it… For the vision is yet for an appointed time… though it tarries, wait for it.”

Uys also addressed those who may feel uncertain or under-resourced in their calling. “If we are working in the Kingdom of God, He is our boss,” he said. “Now what kind of boss will give you a task to do but not give you the tools, the fuel, or the vehicle to get it done? It just doesn’t make sense.”

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He concluded with a reminder that prophetic messages should always be tested in prayer. “In the prophetic, we only see in part and know in part,” Uys said. “So go to the Lord and hopefully He may reveal some parts to you as well.”

Encouraging viewers to take the word to heart, he added, “If God has put something on your heart, He will give you the provision for that, but you need a vision.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




End-Times Watch: Rome and Constantinople Eye Spiritual Reunification

While much of the world’s attention remains fixed on wars, economic instability and geopolitical unrest, a quieter but potentially prophetic development has unfolded in Rome. A recent high-level meeting between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church may carry implications far beyond ecclesiastical unity, some believe it could be a step toward fulfilling end times biblical prophecies.

Pope Leo I 14th recently welcomed a delegation from the Eastern Orthodox Church to the Vatican, marking another exchange in the long and complex history between the two branches of Christianity. However, this meeting bore a notable difference in tone. The pope expressed his clear desire to restore full visible communion between the Catholic and Orthodox churches—an unprecedented move if realized.

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Such a reunion would effectively reverse the 1,000-year-old divide that began with the Great Schism of 1054. That historical split was not merely theological—it stemmed from political and cultural tensions between Rome in the West and Constantinople in the East. Disputes over papal authority, the wording of the Nicene Creed, and liturgical practices drove a wedge between the two major centers of Christian influence.

Recent history had appeared to further stall any reconciliation. In 2024, the Coptic Orthodox Church cut off dialogue with the Vatican due to Pope Francis’s controversial stance on issues of gender and sexuality. But Pope Leo I 14th’s arrival and his disassociation from those positions seem to have reopened the door to cooperation with the East.

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This latest move carries profound religious weight, but it may also echo themes found in biblical prophecy. In the book of Daniel, a statue representing a succession of empires ends with legs of iron and feet mixed with iron and clay—symbols long interpreted to represent a divided yet enduring Roman influence, both past and future. Some scholars see the Catholic and Orthodox churches as the religious counterparts of these iron legs—East and West.

The book of Revelation also references a powerful religious figure who promotes global unity under deceptive spiritual pretenses. Revelation 13 describes this individual as a second beast who works in tandem with a political leader, often identified as the Antichrist. Revelation 17 further describes a global religious system symbolized as “Mystery Babylon,” which holds sway over the kings of the earth but is ultimately destroyed by the very powers it serves.

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While no definitive claim is being made that this current reunification effort fulfills prophecy directly, the alignment of events has raised questions. The possibility of merging the two largest historic branches of Christianity—against a backdrop of growing political unity in Europe and interfaith initiatives like the Abrahamic Family House—has led some to wonder whether this is the beginning of a broader spiritual consolidation.

Critics warn against making rash conclusions, but many in the prophetic community urge discernment. These developments may not be the final fulfillment of end-times prophecy, but they could represent the architectural groundwork of systems described in Scripture.

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As ancient power centers reconnect and ideologies blend beneath banners of tolerance and peace, some are asking whether this movement is preparing the way for a global spiritual system that will eventually oppose biblical truth.

Whether this reunification proceeds or not, the unfolding events serve as a reminder: believers are called to remain watchful, rooted in Scripture and anchored in the eternal kingship of Christ, not in the shifting alliances of earthly institutions.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




Dr. Ben Carson Reveals the War on Faith and Family

In a stirring conversation on Culture and Christianity: The Allen Jackson Podcast, Dr. Ben Carson shared his concerns about the spiritual warfare gripping American culture. The former neurosurgeon and cabinet secretary didn’t mince words as he addressed what he believes is a battle between truth and deception, good and evil.

“There are forces at work—forces for good and forces for evil,” Carson said. “We have completely illogical things going on.”

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Carson described the confusion being sown in society as a deliberate spiritual attack, especially against the most vulnerable—children. “Take little children who are suggestible and confuse them about their gender… it’s child abuse,” he said, referencing gender ideology and cultural messaging targeting minors.

He pointed to a larger, long-standing effort to dismantle biblical values and rewrite morality. “If you look at the congressional record from Jan. 10, 1963… one of them was to change the church from the true gospel to the social gospel,” he said. “To compromise the values and principles… to take things like sexual perversion and make them normal, natural and healthy.”



Carson said today’s culture has rejected objective truth in favor of moral relativism. “You have so many people saying your truth versus my truth versus their truth,” he said. “When there’s no solid principle, which is what God gave us… everybody becomes their own god.”

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Despite the troubling signs, Carson called believers to boldness and perseverance. “All we have to do is what is right,” he said. Citing the biblical account of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Carson emphasized the kind of faith needed in difficult times: “Our God can save us but even if he doesn’t, we’re still going to serve him and not you.”

Quoting Scripture, he warned of a time when spiritual deception would become so persuasive, it could mislead even the faithful. “In the book of Matthew, it says if the time were not cut short, even the very elect would be deceived,” he said. “That should make everybody humble… and we have to seek guidance from God.”

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But Carson insisted the answer is not silence. “When you open your mouth and you stand boldly, that gives permission for other people to do the same thing,” he said. “Courage thrives on courage and it will grow.”

His message was one of hope, urging Christians to stand firm in their faith as the moral landscape shifts. “There’s a right, there’s a wrong, there are values, there are principles,” he said. “You can’t be the land of the free if you’re not the home of the brave.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




What Does the Hebrew Month of Tammuz Mean for Your Spiritual Vision?

Rabbi Curt Landry is calling believers to examine their spiritual vision and align their focus with God’s purposes during the Hebrew month of Tammuz, which he describes as a season of reflection, discipline and intentionality.

“Tammuz is the ‘Month of the Eye’ — a time focused on what you see, both physically and spiritually,” Landry said during a recent podcast episode. Referencing the biblical story of the 12 spies who scouted the Promised Land, he noted, “You have 10 that go out and see giants, and then you have two that see the fruit and the opportunity for harvest.”

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The rabbi emphasized the need to protect one’s eye gate and avoid consuming media or information that stirs fear or anger. “Keep your eyes on the promise — don’t be glancing off and looking at bad reports,” he warned. “This is the month where the 10 with the bad report caused 40 years of wandering in a wilderness.”



To practice what he preaches, Landry took a 45-day break from social media to reset spiritually. “I shut down for … 45 days … and I spent that time seeking the Lord,” he said. “I was struggling getting over [offenses], and I can’t do this — my ministry — if I’m not settled with the Lord.”

That period of consecration brought breakthrough. “I got healed from all offenses … I learned how to soar above the circumstances,” he said. “I don’t wrestle against people … these are spirits … and I overcame it.”

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Landry encouraged listeners to not only guard their eyes but also cast vision for their future. “Create a vision board … visualize yourself in that lifestyle,” he explained. “When you do … what you will look upon and think upon, it will happen.”

As men and spiritual leaders especially face increasing cultural pressures, Landry challenged them to rise with boldness. “Where are the men?” he asked. “Joshua and Caleb were men. The other 10 had no courage.”

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He concluded with a practical yet powerful reminder: “Little eyes, be careful what you see. Stay focused on what the Lord is asking you to go. This month is about vision, purpose and identity — and what you do with your eyes will shape your future.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




Troy Brewer Reveals Prophetic Meaning Behind July’s Full Moon and Meteor Showers

As summer heats up, Pastor Troy Brewer is encouraging believers to spend their nights looking to the heavens for what he calls “heavenly happenings” with prophetic significance.

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“There’s a whole bunch of cool stuff,” Brewer said during the latest episode of Heavenly Happenings. “It’s too hot outside in the daytime anyway. So, spend your time out late at night.”



Brewer believes the skies in July are filled with reminders of God’s covenant, promises and spiritual timing. He walked through several celestial events that take place this month and connected them to scriptural patterns:

  • July 10 – Full Moon (Buck/Thunder Moon):
    “When I hear thunder, I always hear like the voice of the Lord,” Brewer said. “Can the voice of the Lord be in the moon possibly this month? Well, yeah.”
  • July 17 – Perseids Meteor Shower from Perseus:
    “It happens on the 17th. And you know what the 17th is? Seventeen is a number for him that overcomes,” he said. “There are 17 promises in the book of Revelation for him that overcomes.”
  • July 18 – Meteor Shower from Aquarius:
    “There’s a whole other kind of meteor shower that happens on the 18th that is different from the 17th,” Brewer said. “And this one comes out of Aquarius. Ah, Aquarius, the water bearer. I love Aquarius. I really do. It’s like one of my favorite constellations. I love what the picture is. He [God] will pour out His Holy Spirit upon all flesh.”
    Brewer pointed to Acts 2:17 and said, “This is that that the prophet Joel spoke of—that He would pour out His Spirit upon all flesh. So I would go out and I would look up.”
  • July 20 – Moon Covers the Pleiades (Seven Sisters):
    “The moon actually moves over to be literally on top of Pleiades,” Brewer explained. “Pleiades represents the seven sisters. It’s the seven churches in the book of Asia. And the moon represents His covenant people.”

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Brewer encouraged believers to see these celestial events not as coincidence, but as opportunities to reflect on God’s timing and presence. “When I see that, I start getting excited,” he said. “I want you to think about all the prophetic markers that are within that.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




Rediscovering the Sabbath: God’s Original Design

Too often overlooked or misunderstood, the Sabbath is far more than an ancient tradition, it’s a divine rhythm built into creation itself. Rabbi Kirt Schneider believes it’s time for believers to reclaim this sacred day, not as a legalistic burden, but as a gift meant to refresh the soul and restore the body.

“The principle of the Sabbath and the law of the Sabbath was given before the Mosaic law,” Schneider said in a teaching on Decoding the Torah. “In fact, it’s in the first chapters of Genesis where the Lord created the world in six days, then He rested on the seventh day and hallowed it.”

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Many Christians, he explained, disregard the Sabbath because they view it as part of the Old Covenant. But Schneider emphasized that the Sabbath “predates the Ten Commandments” and is rooted in the very fabric of creation. “The Sabbath, beloved one, is a creation principle,” he said. “The Sabbath was given before there was a Jew or a Gentile.”

More than a day off, the Sabbath is a day to be set apart unto the Lord. “We’re staying close to home. We’re not exerting ourselves with responsibilities and burdens,” Schneider explained. “We’re sitting before the Lord, spending time with loved ones, enjoying meals together, taking a nap, listening to beautiful worship music, reading Scripture.”



The principle is simple, yet transformative: six days of work followed by one day of sacred rest. “It’s such a beautiful thing to have a reason to be irresponsible,” he said. “Nothing we have to do but rest in Him.”

Rabbi Schneider also addressed the confusion around the Sabbath’s timing, clarifying, “The Sabbath has never been changed by the way from Saturday to Sunday. Sunday is the first day of the week that we celebrate the Lord’s resurrection… but Sunday never replaced the seventh day of the week.”

He reminded viewers of Jesus’ words in Mark 2: “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.” Schneider echoed the point: “It was God’s gift to you… so that we could be revived and refreshed and rejuvenated.”

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To observe the Sabbath well, he advised planning ahead: pre-cooking meals, finishing chores early, and even disconnecting from technology. “I’m so blessed to know that every week, I have a day come Friday at sunset that—bam—all my technology is disconnected,” he said. “Because it frees me from that addictive cycle that causes so much stress.”

In practicing Sabbath rest, Schneider said believers create space for God to move in their lives. “The Shabbat is a time, beloved, where the Lord… re-presents Himself to us when we make space for Him to do that.”

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He concluded with a reminder of God’s own example. “He created the world in six days and then He Himself rested and was refreshed. We’re created in His image. So if we want to walk out the image that we’re created in… we should work six days and rest one.”

By honoring the Sabbath, believers can find renewed strength, peace of mind and deeper intimacy with God.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




Exposing the Dangers of a Cashless Society and Spiritual Deception

In a recent episode of Prophecy Watchers, host Gary Stearman welcomed researcher and author Carl Teichrib to discuss the rapid global shift toward a cashless society and its deeper implications for Christians. The conversation highlighted not only the economic ramifications of digital currency systems like Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) but also the broader spiritual transformation taking place around the world.

Teichrib, who has attended numerous interfaith, political and occult gatherings as part of his research, shared his concerns about how technological and financial changes are quietly reshaping daily life. From digital toll roads flashing “cashless” to the normalization of electronic-only transactions, he warned that convenience is being used as a vehicle for deeper control.

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A key part of their conversation focused on how the implementation of digital currencies could be used as a tool for coercion. Teichrib pointed to the Canadian trucker protests as an example, where dissenters faced frozen bank accounts and revoked insurance policies. These kinds of measures, he argued, highlight the potential dangers of removing all physical forms of money.

The two also delved into how these trends connect to a broader moral and spiritual decline, referencing biblical warnings found in Romans chapter 1. According to Teichrib, this decline is not just social or political but deeply theological, involving the rejection of God’s truth and the rise of human-centered ideologies.



The episode outlined two major movements that have worked in tandem since the late 1960s:

  • The rise of deep ecology, which promotes a nature-worship worldview and often frames Christianity as an obstacle to environmental progress.
  • The sexual revolution, which redefined morality and promoted autonomy over biblical design.

Both movements, according to Teichrib, are rooted in the same desire found in Genesis 3, to become like God and master one’s own destiny.

As the conversation continued, Stearman and Teichrib encouraged believers not to respond with fear, but with discernment and preparation. Christians were urged to understand the times, remain grounded in Scripture, and take their faith seriously in light of accelerating cultural and prophetic changes.

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Teichrib closed by sharing details of his frontline research, including his visits to high-level events such as the Parliament of World Religions, the Burning Man festival and a major Wiccan conference in Minnesota, highlighting how these ideologies are not staying isolated but are influencing mainstream culture.

It is clear that the movement toward a cashless, globalized system is not just economic, it is deeply spiritual, and Christians must be awake, informed and ready to respond.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




Replacement Theology Debate Reignites as Israel’s Role in God’s Plan Sparks Division

A new wave of debate over the role of Israel in biblical prophecy and God’s redemptive plan is sweeping across social media, with “replacement theology” once again at the center of theological controversy. The topic gained renewed traction after a viral clip dismissed the biblical foundation for blessing Israel, calling it “dispensational rhetoric.”

Replacement theology, also known as supersessionism, teaches that the church has replaced Israel in God’s plan, inheriting all of the blessings and covenants while leaving the Jewish people with the curses and judgments. Jesse Rojo, director of Filos Latino, pushed back strongly on this claim during a segment on CBN News.

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“This is the belief that the church has ultimately replaced Israel in God’s redemptive plan,” Rojo said. “They left Israel with all of the curses… and the church takes all of the blessings.”

Rojo pointed to Scripture to dismantle the notion that Genesis 12:3 applies only to Abraham and not to Israel. “If you go to Numbers chapter 22… the king of Moab says regarding Israel, ‘Behold, a people has come out of Egypt… curse this people for me,’” Rojo explained. “Balaam ends up blessing them… and says, ‘Blessed are those who bless you and cursed are those who curse you.’”



He emphasized that this scenario connects the Genesis 12 promise not only to Abraham but also to the entire people of Israel.

In addressing arguments rooted in Romans 2 about inward versus outward Jewish identity, Rojo clarified the context. “It’s a spiritual argument… about justification and how being a descendant of Abraham will not justify you before God,” he said. “If that were the argument regarding identity, why would Paul say in chapter 3, ‘What advantage has the Jew?’ and then answer, ‘Much in every way.’”

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Rojo also reminded viewers that the apostle Paul identified himself as a Jew, using that very identity as evidence of God’s continued faithfulness to Israel. “For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin,” Rojo quoted from Romans 11. “This is Paul using these descriptors to communicate… that God is not done with the people of Israel.”

The discussion turned emotional as Rojo described the miracle of modern Israel’s restoration after centuries of exile. “What if this literal, physical impossibility after centuries of destruction and persecution… what if that actually is God?” he asked. “And what if when God says ‘Israel,’ He means… Israel?”

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Rojo chooses to move forward with a message of hope, not hostility. “This doesn’t mean we can’t criticize Israel… I just think, not to argue, but to celebrate that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is up to something.”

The debate may continue, but for many watching prophecy unfold in real time, the modern nation of Israel stands as a testament to a God who keeps His promises, to both Israel and the church.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




Robert Jeffress Speaks Out On Israel and Trump’s Bold Stand

Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Church Dallas delivered a strong, faith-filled message this past Sunday, reminding Christians of their biblical duty to support the nation of Israel and encouraging believers not to be swayed by political pressure or cultural confusion.

In response to ongoing debates and recent military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities, Jeffress spoke directly to Christians questioning the biblical foundation for supporting Israel.

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“To support Israel means to support Israel’s right to exist,” Jeffress said. “The nation of Iran does not believe Israel has the right to exist. Iran has it its stated objective to wipe Israel off the face of the earth… In doing so they are going against God Himself.”

Jeffress further declared, “Unlike any other nation in the world, God created the nation of Israel. Israel was His idea and He said Israel will endure forever. No other nation, including the United States, has that promise. But Israel has that promise.”

Turning to the issue of Israel’s land, Jeffress emphasized both biblical and historical evidence.



“You look not just at the Bible but look at secular history, look at archaeology. We know without a shadow of a doubt, we know that Israel occupied that land at least 3,000 years ago. It was theirs because God gave it to them, and He said, ‘This land will be yours forever.’”

He warned that opposing Israel places individuals and nations in a spiritually dangerous position. “Those who oppose Israel are always on the wrong side of history and most importantly they’re on the wrong side of God.”

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Jeffress praised President Donald Trump for his unwavering support of Israel during the recent escalation with Iran. “Thank God we finally have a president who understands that truth in Donald Trump,” he said. He also shared a personal text he sent to the president: “Mr. President, the vast majority of those Christians are going to trust you and support whatever decision you make.”

The pastor also commended Trump’s public recognition of divine help. “I don’t know if you saw his brief four-minute speech… but in that statement he said, ‘I want to thank everybody, but in particular, I want to thank God. And I just want to say we love you, God.’ Have you ever heard another president say that, Republican or Democrat? No other president has said that before.”

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Jeffress’ remarks served as a powerful reminder of the spiritual and historical foundation for standing with Israel, one that he believes Christians must not abandon, even in the face of cultural or political opposition.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




Derek Prince Reveals the Power of Spoken Curses in Scripture

In a powerful teaching, the late Bible teacher Derek Prince emphasized that curses spoken by individuals acting as God’s representatives still carry spiritual weight, even thousands of years later. Drawing from both Scripture and personal experience, Prince warned that such pronouncements are “not out of date, they’re all relevant, they apply today.”

One key example Prince highlighted was Joshua’s curse over the ruins of Jericho. “Cursed be the man before the Lord who rises up and builds this city Jericho,” Joshua declared in Joshua 6:26. “He shall lay its foundation with his firstborn, and with his youngest he shall set up its gates.”

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Prince noted that many likely forgot those words, until centuries later, when the curse was fulfilled. “About five hundred years later in the reign of Ahab… Hiel of Bethel built Jericho… it cost him the lives of two of his sons,” Prince said, referencing 1 Kings 16:34.

Prince also pointed to David’s lament after the deaths of Saul and Jonathan: “Oh mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, nor let there be rain upon you,” quoting 2 Samuel 1:21. He explained that “the idol gods had triumphed over the true God” in that moment, and David’s emotional declaration became a lasting curse. “They’ve been amazingly successful in growing trees on their mountains. But when they came to Mount Gilboa they had totally unexpected problems,” Prince said, noting modern evidence of the curse’s lingering effects.



He further referenced Elisha’s rebuke of Gehazi for greedily receiving gifts from Naaman: “The leprosy of Naaman cleave to you and your descendants forever.” Gehazi left “a leper as white as snow,” and Prince emphasized, “the curse was on his descendants forever.”

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Even in the New Testament, Prince said Jesus confirmed the authority of the spoken word. “Jesus cursed a fig tree… and the next day it had withered from the roots.” Jesus told His disciples, “You will be able to do what I did to this fig tree, and more.”

Prince recounted his own sobering experience from 1965 in Chicago. After proclaiming “the curse of God upon that pub” next to his church, the building caught fire two months later while the church remained untouched. “As I stood there and watched that I thought, God, am I responsible?… I realized I had tremendous power committed to me.” His response? “God, help me never to misuse that power.”

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For Prince, these biblical and personal accounts serve as a reminder that spiritual authority must be handled with reverence. “Not because I’m different,” he said, “because every Christian has that power.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.