Does God give us personal prophetic warnings?
Evangelist Perry Stone recently shared a powerful message about how God speaks to His people through prophetic warnings. Emphasizing the importance of spiritual sensitivity, Stone said, “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy,” quoting Revelation 19:10.
Below are the five signs Stone points out to help you discern whether or not the Lord is giving you a prophetic warning.
1. One common sign of a prophetic warning is an unexplained heaviness or oppressive feeling. Stone described, “Have you ever had a day when you get out of bed, and nothing bad has happened…and the entire day you feel heavy?”
He explained that such feelings can signal that something troubling is approaching and should prompt immediate prayer and discernment. In one personal testimony, Stone shared how this kind of burden helped protect his young daughter from serious injury: “Prayer may have preserved her life.”
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2. Dreams are another key avenue through which God communicates warnings. Stone stressed the importance of biblical symbolism in interpreting these dreams: “If it’s a dream that comes from God, it will have biblical symbolism…you can interpret it by biblical symbolism.”
He recounted a former bookkeeper’s dream in which snakes represented attacks against her work, illustrating how God can use visions to reveal spiritual realities that are not immediately apparent.
3. Stone pointed out the critical role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers. “You never should override…when you feel like He’s giving you a warning,” he said.
He shared a personal example of a simple, everyday decision—taking a drive in a convertible—that he changed because the Spirit impressed him not to go, thereby avoiding potential danger.
4. Another practical step he encourages is recording warnings and dreams. Many times, the significance of a warning is not immediately apparent, but keeping a journal allows for reflection as circumstances unfold. “You should keep a record of what people warn you about…so that when things begin to take place, you will have a recall,” he said.
5. Finally, Stone reminds believers to discern true prophetic insight from manipulation or fear: “Be sure it’s the Holy Spirit speaking…not people who are using the gift of suspicion or manipulation to influence you.”
By staying sensitive to inner burdens, paying attention to dreams with biblical symbolism, praying through impressions and obeying the Holy Spirit, believers can navigate life with discernment and faith, responding to God’s prophetic guidance with wisdom and action.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
