Do you have a prophetic word, prophecy, or promise from the past, that you have shelved or forgotten?
I believe the Holy Spirit is “re-calling” some prophetic words given in the past.
They are not old; they have not expired; they are fresh for right now.
That prophetic word may have been partly fulfilled, but it is coming around again!
You may have thought that prophetic word or promise, was small or insignificant—and yet, that prophetic insight carries power for the present time.
A Prophetic Word at a Historic Building Site
“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11, NKJV)
On 19th July, Malcolm and I were climbing a hill at a local park, when I suggested a detour.
We made our way to where some objects from the original quarry site—one dated 1876—are kept.
As we walked there, I explained, “I’ve had a growing conviction that a word I published two years ago, is for right now!”
We took some photos to mark the moment.
And we reflected on the word, which the Lord had spoken to me at a similar historic site, 2 1/2 years before.
Master Builders and Architects
That prophetic word was, “The Building Materials Have Changed” and it was published in August 2018.
In it, I wrote: “A master builder builds according to plan that he or she has been given—blueprints that are already in existence.
An architect, however, has insight into new materials and trends.
An architect has a gift of vision to create blueprints and plans that have never been seen before on earth.”
God was speaking of new building materials and a new era!
It is a word that is relevant for many of us right now.
An Unexpected Confirmation
It was Sunday morning, so we returned home and tuned in to our online church service, where our senior pastor was preaching.
We listened with amazement, as Pastor Russell spoke from Hebrews 8:5 on, “Build a Life with a Heavenly Design”. [1]
“See that you make all things according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” (Heb 8:5, NKJV)
“God was giving [Moses] a blueprint…a download of revelation.
A mountain represents His Presence.
Build according to the pattern God gives you, don’t copy someone else…patterns and designs for how to build in the future.
God is a Master Builder…the Master Architect.” (Pastor Russell Evans)
Right Here, You will See the Expansion
We knew God had led us to encounter Him through a sign in our local environment, to bring attention to this word, with the unexpected confirmation afterward.
Perhaps this word, “The Building Materials Have Changed” is also for you today.
You recognize that some of the framework for your life, or ministry, has been changing.
It is no longer “business as usual”.
It may even be painful, adapting and making changes.
But God is saying, “Right here, you will see expansion; you will see a miracle!”
That Prophetic Word is a Password
Joseph dreamed when he was a youth, that one day he would rule, and that members of his own family would bow down to him (Gen 37).
It was a dream from God concerning his distant future.
But eventually, the day came, when that destiny dream became a “now” moment of fulfillment (Gen 42:6).
This is the work of the Holy Spirit: you can open a container that has been around a long time, and discover fresh bread!
So, today, ask the Lord, what promise or prophetic word do I have—that was stored in the past—that is fresh for today?
Perhaps, that Scripture, dream, or prophecy, is not merely a past word. It is a password—to unlock your new season.
Some Prophetic Words are Being Birthed Through Prayer
Daniel was meditating on a prophetic word brought by the prophet Jeremiah, some 70 years before.
He realized that “now” was the time for that word’s fulfillment, and he began to pray earnestly over it (Dan 9:1-3).
There are times to reflect on past prophecies and prophetic insights.
Ask, “Father, is there a prophetic word or promise from the past You are drawing my attention to?”
One may leap out at you, and you are stirred to birth that word in prayer.
You sense the Holy Spirit’s anointing as you meditate on that prophetic dream, promise, or word.
A Personal Reformation
A prophetic insight may be a recent word, but it is time to revisit it and ask your Father to unfold its meaning further.
“Words for the year” are prophetic insights we can review throughout the year.
They can bring encouragement and comfort.
They may be a word to pray or declare, or to wage warfare over!
For example, on 31 December 2019, I published this word for 2020, “Reformation: You are Being Shaped Again”. And I believe this excerpt is a comfort to someone today:
“I Have Something Fresh for You”
“On a personal level, you may have felt that you, or something important to you, has been in a time of crushing (Ps 42:7).
As you contemplate [2020], know that you are in your Father’s loving hands.
You may have experienced a shaking, but now comes the reshaping.
He is saying, “Beloved! Will you embrace my reformation?
Let Me reshape and re-form that gift, that experience, and that move of the Spirit that has already been in your life.
In your family line.
In your work. Your region.
In your ministry.”
God says, “I have something fresh for you.”
Leave a Comment
Is there a prophetic dream, or promise that you believe the Holy Spirit is bringing back to you at this time?
I’d love to hear from you, so let us know about it in the comments box here on the blog, or on our Facebook page.
Notes:
[1] Quotes from Ps Russell Evan’s sermon – available on the Planetshakers Podcast recorded 19th July 2020.
Related Posts:
Prophetic Word: The Building Materials Have Changed
Is it Time to Birth Your Prophetic Word in Prayer?
“Reformation: You are Being Shaped Again”.
How to Receive Blueprints and Strategies from the Holy Spirit
It’s the 11th Anniversary of Enliven Blog
This week marks 11 years of writing Enliven Blog!
On 30th July 2009, I tentatively began blogging.
What a miracle it has been, with the help of many special people along the way, with a shout out (of course!) to my husband Malcolm Calder, aka “The Hunk”.
I want to express my gratitude to Prophet David McCracken, Margaret, and the rest of the David McCracken Ministries family, with whom I’ve now been journeying 9 1/2 years.
To the readers of Enliven Blog, who have been a part of the journey; thank you for the privilege of sharing together. I thank God for you :-)
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Helen Calder is a prophetic minister and writer, and founder of Enliven Ministries. Helen has a unique gift of equipping in prophetic ministry and prayer. She is known for Enliven Blog (est. 2009), an online resource that reaches thousands of people globally.
Thank you, as this word is now indeed! A very long time ago I had a dream and I was told, ” You are to walk with the prophets for the rest of your life”. My father was calling grom afar (natural dad) and I saw a prophet in a yellow suit in the dream. I had the night before attended a church as a guest by a friend. I have never forgotten it. I also have had a desire to write a book on dreams and on what the Holy Spirit has taught me much through the Word since 1983. I need guidance and prayer have had loss in my family but pressing on. I started to do frame art biblical base part 3D and trying to witness via Etsy have much saved but have not stepped out yet. Want the Holy Spirit to guide me and clearer visions much movement around me mamy pass very clear many glipms. Bless your ministry and those who partake!
Hi Elizabeth, maybe it’s time for you to release what God has given to you, here and there, in small ways, and see what He does :-)
I started the blog 11 years ago, and had no readers except a few friends. What a journey!
Hi Helen, I have been receiving your messages of prophetic encouragement for a couple of years now. Just want to thank you and let you know they have always been a light in the internet wilderness.
Oh thank you Zoe, God bless you!
Wow I just came across this word in my email and somehow I never opened any of your post, I actually never saw or noticed it on my emails. However, this Word resounds in my spirit and I believe it speaks directly to me. I started to read the Bible from the front a month ago and just finished Exodus. The blueprint The Lord gave Moses was very intrigue to me and I was in Awe while reading the book. Now I realise what Father was telling me and it is definitely relating to my ministry. It started to blossom in 2017 and somehow became quiet end of 2018 until now. It was as if He only gave me a climpse of it. The Lord showed me in a dream a few weeks ago where He is leading me, but it was not really clear. In that same week things became somewhat clearer. After reading your Word I am even more excited in Jesus name. Be blessed. I know the best is yet to come.
Judene, how awesome is this – the Holy Spirit speaks to us in ways that are simply astounding at times.
May He continue to reveal more of His anointed blueprint for your life and ministry, for great things are on the way
This is definitely so not a coincidence. The past couple of days I had been aggregating and cataloguing the dreams, visions and prophetic prayers I had recorded on various apps and mobile devices over the years. Reading through the journal, there were some parts I couldn’t recall that ever existed; also there’re others that are still as vivid and fresh as on the day I received the messages. Those are the ones that my heart can’t wait to see them come to pass.
thanks Helen for blessing us as with your teaching and sharing.
Thank you Anne :-)
This is the timing of the Holy Spirit, Anne! You are being a faithful steward of His words to you, and He is bringing some up fresh!
Dear Helen, I thank you so much for this very timely word. Something fresh the LORD has gently reminded me of is a very powerful declaration in the form of a worship Song written earlier this year called “THE BLESSING” with Kari Jobe, her hubby Cody and the Elevation Worship Team, whenever I hear this anointed song it stirs up my heart to Prayer and Declare over my Family, my Children, my Home, my Church, our State, our Nation and the Nations of the World, Truly GOD is with us, and HIS FAVOUR is upon us.
I have been reading Psalm 34, the whole Psalm is so Beautiful.
My Prayer and Declaration this morning is,
yes “I WILL BLESS THE LORD at ALL TIMES, HIS Praise shall Continually be in my Mouth. Magnify the LORD with me, and let us Exalt HIS Name together.
JESUS YOU are my GOD, my LORD and my KING, to YOU FOREVER my Soul Will Sing”
Sending you Love, Joy, Peace, Health, Happiness and Blessings Always in JESUS OUR LORD.
I love that worship song too Irene! You can feel the power and even force of that blessing as it is released out to the people by Kari Jobe and the others, in the meeting.
I love the declaration and it’s wonderful to hear from you
<3 Helen
I am blessed to be part of this move. For years i have always known that God speaks to me so clearly and I always needed a mentor in this area. I remember back in 2001 my Former Local Pastor borrowed me a book Titled: The Hands of The Prophet saying that I have a gift of prophecy but I just read it through without understanding. I dream almost everyday but I fail to act or tell what I saw in my dreams then I feel bad when that thing comes to pass. now it is like i am a liar, when something happens that is when I tell that I saw it. Usually i see things that are going to take place in the day and sometimes I would say but what importance does it have to me, i mean i would dream a person or something that seem not important to me then i will see it during the day.
Thanks a lot for the mentorship and encouragements.
Be blessed.
Hi Kgopmotso,
Thank you! It does take time to grow in the prophetic journey. I pray that you will continue to enlarge in clarity and intimacy with God. And most of all, to know the delight of fellowship with Him.