MID-WEEK MANNA FROM PASTOR NAT’S DESK:
October 7, 2026
God’s Purposes Revealed by Inspiration
GOD’S PURPOSE FOR PROPHETS: TO REVEAL HIS PURPOSE TO HIS PEOPLE
According to prophecy, the remnant church of prophecy is entrusted with the great privilege and honor, with its awesomely solemn responsibility for proclaiming the comprehensive prophecy of the Third Angel’s Message of Revelation 14, which is God’s final merciful warnings to mankind, that also prepares a people truly ready, according to the Bible’s definition, for Christ’s glorious second advent bringing His eternal rewards. Through John He declares, “And, behold, I come quickly; and My reward is with Me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” Rev. 22: 14, KJV. See also Eccl. 12: 13, 14.
Here, we shall focus on, as a series, not the prophecies but the prophets and their role in the plan of redemption of the gospel.
First, while it is true that all true prophets (and special messengers) had visions and dreams given by God—this in itself ALONE did not render them prophets bearing the prophetic credentials and its office.
This is extremely important today, as the prophets, Christ himself, and repeated by the apostles, prophesied and warned, that in the last days many false prophets shall arise and deceive countless with counterfeit prophecies. Also, many will think they have been given the prophetic gift simply because they are having “visions and dreams.”
Now, read for yourselves the following examples in the Bible:
Gen. 20: 3-16. Dream given by God to a Gentile, Abimelech, king of Gerar.
Gen. 37: 5-11. Joseph was given two dreams of prophetic portent; but he was not a prophet, but “a man of God.”
Gen. 40: 5–19. Dreams given by God to Pharaoh’s butler and baker
Gen. 41: 1-36. The Pharaoh himself given two dreams by God.
Job 33: 14-18 Dreams and visions sometimes given of God to warn and save from danger.
Again, having dreams and visions, though given by God, in and of itself does not automatically make one a prophet. There is so much more involved! Knowing the whole truth regarding prophets, according to God’s order and appointment, is a safeguard against being deceived by false (fake) prophets and their counterfeit prophecies and false messages.
See Luke 11: 1-13. With “importunity” that refuses denial, as Jesus taught, “ask, seek, and knock” for the Holy Spirit’s guidance, enlightenment, and empowerment as we cover these as our spiritual “manna” topic.
To be continued next MWM, God enabling. Bless all, NMF.