Who Should Prophesy?

We all should prophecy. In 1 Corinthians 14:1 Paul tells us, “Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.” To eagerly desire spiritual gifts means to go after them. Seek the gifts, ask for the gifts, and ask others to pray for your gifts. When you ask for good things from the heavenly Father expect them to come. The Father in heaven gives good gifts, not scorpions and snakes. Think about the Holy Spirit manifesting in you. Spiritual gifts are the Holy Spirit manifesting in His people. Paul puts a special emphasis on prophecy because it is so important.

In Acts Chapter 2:17-18, Peter is boldly quoting the Prophet Joel.

'In the last days, God says,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your young men will see visions,
your old men will dream dreams.
Even on my servants, both men and women,
I will pour out my Spirit in those days,
and they will prophesy.’

Scince that day in Acts Chapter 2, God has been in the process of pouring out His Holy Spirit on ALL people. This includes sons and daughters, young and old, even on the servant classes. That includes everyone and it concludes saying, “And they will prophesy.” Therefore, all [Pentecostal] Christians should prophecy.