1 Thessalonians 5:11, “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” I find encouragement to be one of the most fascinating gifts of the Holy Spirit. A kind word in season can break the yoke from a person’s life. I want you to think of the story of Zacchaeus and Jesus through the lens of encouragement (Luke 19:1-10). This man had no chance of encountering the Lord. The crowds were way too big. When Jesus saw him in the sycam

Prophecy is forward looking but it’s main aim is to encourage, uplift and comfort the church (1 Corinthians 14:3). When someone begins to prophesy they begin to tell you about a future state of your life. There is a lot of talk in the body of Christ about the differences between words of knowledge, words of wisdom and prophecy. I have written on these things before but want to share a little more today about what I think. All the gifts of the Holy Spirit flow from one sou