Why Prophetic Warnings Still Matter Today
Have you ever heard the saying, “History repeats itself”? When it comes to the words of prophets—those people who spoke powerful truths in ancient times—this couldn’t be more accurate. Many people believe that prophets only spoke to people in the past, with messages that were ignored and, sadly, led to big consequences. The northern and southern kingdoms in the Bible, for example, were both warned again and again, but didn’t change their ways and were eventually destroyed.
But here’s the thing: even if people ignored the prophets back then, their words weren’t just meant for their own time. Their messages, filled with hope, warning, and the call for change, are still speaking to us now. It’s easy to dismiss these old warnings because we think, “Well, nobody listened before, so why should we care now?” But the truth is, these prophetic testimonies actually have the power to free us—to help us see life differently, to encourage us to do better, and to inspire us to make positive changes.
Prophets often spoke out when things were going wrong: when people were treated unfairly, when the community lost its way, or when society needed to wake up and pay attention. Even though many ignored them, their courage to speak truth made a real difference for those who listened.
Today, the world is still facing big challenges. Injustice, conflict, and confusion aren’t things of the past—they’re issues we see all around us. The words of prophets—calling for kindness, justice, and transformation—are just as important now as they were back then. When we take their messages seriously, we can become part of a movement for good. We can look at our own lives and our communities and ask, “Where do we need to change? How can we listen better this time?”
So don’t let anyone tell you that the prophetic voice is outdated or irrelevant. Prophets remind us that it’s never too late to change, and their words still carry the power to set us free—if we’re willing to listen.
Minister A Francine Green I July 2025
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