Teach and prophecy, but know the difference when you are doing each. God is a God of order. Some can both teach and prophecy, but know when you are doing each, so you plant His Seeds well. And distinguish them for others, so there is clarity of reception.

Know when you switch into prophetic mode. It’s a different energy in His Spirit. It has a unique potency and urgency, and force—it cuts through things. When teaching, there is expanded time, and walking things out, to show how, to bring order to the minds of His People. They are each unique. Know which is which, even when discerning the opinions of others. Notice what is real teaching, and what is real prophetic. Distinguish the modes of communication as a way of getting to know God and His Ways.

Of course, the two modes of Divine discourse overlap, yet they are distinct in Him. Learn the difference, so you can see how and why He is using that method or mode of communication into the situation. MLK for instance, was sometimes teaching, and other times, clearly prophesying! You can sense the difference in his speeches! Jesus also often did both, in one conversation, yet you can clearly sense when He switches from one to the other. This is a helpful and needed part of discernment in our times!

His Sheep know His Voice, and that not all aspects of His Voice are the same. His sheep also know how to discern His Voice from the world’s voices. That much is basic to spiritual survival! God often communicates in times of great change, as He is now; so let us discern His Voice, and His modes of communication today. This will more succinctly lead us to live in His Ways!