The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. In worship, we declare the works of God, what He has done yesterday (past), today (present), and what He is going to do (future). The latter is prophecy. What He has done for us, in us, and through us is the testimony of Jesus. When we recognize what God has done, the spirit of prophecy will follow.
You can only remember what He has done. Remembering the breakthrough God has brought in our lives keeps us from returning to idols. As David said in Psalms 77:11-12,
"I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”
When Israel remembered what God had done, they prospered and did away with idols. When they neglected what God had done, they returned to their idols.
Remembering the testimony of Jesus, what He has done and is doing, stirs the spirit of prophecy: what is to come! Worship should be prophetic, declaring what Jesus is going to do. The Holy Spirit inhabits the praises of His people. If you need direction, encouragement and revelation from the Lord concerning your future, worship Him for what He has done to receive breakthrough.
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