The Ones
I had a strange but truly profound Prophetic Dream last night.
I dreamed that The LORD is introducing a group of prophets with a new mantle. These will be older seasoned prophets — a bit out of the normal mould, but with much experience and wisdom.
They may be a bit grumpy, a little bit tetchy, and certainly not suffering fools gladly. Yet their overall hallmark will be Love.
They will be known as ‘the ones to go to’, those who show others a highway of holiness in prophecy.
The scripture I received was from Isaiah 35 and reads thus in the Passion Translation,
“There will be a highway of holiness called the Sacred Way. The impure will not be permitted on this road, but it will be accessible to God’s people. And not even fools will lose their way. The lion will not be found there; no wild beast will travel on it — they will not be found there. But the redeemed will find a pathway on it. Yahweh’s ransomed ones will return with glee to Zion. They will enter with a song of rejoicing and be crowned with everlasting joy. Ecstatic joy will overwhelm them; weariness and grief will disappear!” Isaiah 35:8-10 TPT.
These ‘ones’ will carry great credibility in The Body of Christ, and they will be much sought after for their discernment, their accuracy, and their wisdom.
Some will, in the world’s eyes, be very old, even 85-90 years of age, but their minds will still be sharp as a tack and full of love — especially for the young and ‘rising’ prophets who need a little encouragement and direction.
I kept seeing Bob Jones as the archetypal role model — grandpa, grumpy, a little tetchy, but full of love and encouragement for the young.
I saw these older prophets surrounded by youngsters sitting at their feet, soaking up experience like sponges — learning so much from ‘the ones’.
I saw ‘the ones’ loving every minute of the company of youngsters but truly understanding their role as baton passers and encouragers.
I saw one or two, like George Jeffreys with Reinhard Bonnke, passing on the mantle before they were called home. Such a bittersweet dream!
I leave it with you to do with as you will — I just hope it blesses a few of you!
~ Chris G. Bennett
Chris Bennett came to salvation in 1962 but didn’t begin ministry until 2007 — a late-comer! Now mandated by The LORD to prophesy and open old wells of revival in the U.K., but especially in Wales. He has also operated Healing Rooms, and worked with deliverance teams, all with his wife, Linda. Happily now doing whatever The LORD asks of them! Founder, with wife Linda, of their ministry The Upper Room Encounter.
This blessed me and confirmed in my heart the next step for me in my walk with the Lord. I have been invited to travel to England with my son and his family and stay with them for a season to help them settle in to their new life. My relationship with them is so tender and enriching. I consider this a rare opportunity for me to ‘be the one to go’, sharing the love of God, and helping to establish His Word in their hearts. What has held me back from fully committing to this is the turmoil in the world right now. With age, security becomes paramount. Yet, I keep remembering George Mueller’s life-work with orphans thereby showing the elderly that the Lord takes care of people of every age. And also Corrie Ten Boom- her ministry just began at the age of 50. She traveled worldwide following God’s lead without solicitation.
14 And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” 15 “If Your Presence does not go with us,” Moses replied, “do not lead us up from here. 16 For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight, unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?”…. Exodus 33:14-16
I came to salvation in 1969, and the Lord gave me the mantle of a prophet in 1993. His Presence goes with me every day.
Bless you dear Lauribeth!
…All your courage in the ONE who has led you faithfully in all your ways until you have come to “this place”….
I feel this word, “you will cause a next generation to inherit their blessings”
Deuteronomy 1:38
“But Joshua son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall enter there.(the land of fulfilled promises) Encourage him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.”
Blessings from Canada
Amen! Bro. Chris, i have read this at least 3 times, and may have commented. If so please forgive me, as the comment may not be modified on here yet.
Thank you for the sharing of this dream. May us older generation learn and glean from the ones who have went on before or are still here! They have truly payed the cost.
(My 1st and 2nd strong Godly spiritual fathers in the faith are passed on to glory now.)
I never worshiped them but recognized there authority in the Lord and my position to hear and receive instruction from them. My first was in early years, 2nd a lot of my raising my children years.
Now, my 3rd spiritual father in the faith is still alive and just 5 years older than me. I honor him and try to stand with him and his precious wife.
The attack on his heart of late, is being overcome by faith and prayers. His and our our declarations that all is well and he is healed in Jesus Christ!
Also may us in age, few days Lord willing i will be 69) be faithful till the very end to mentor only Godly words to the hearers the Lord has aligned us with.
We sure need Godly role models and so I sure appreciate the ones the Lord uses with me, both men and women.
Again thank you and God bless you.
Perfectly describes what God showed me & made me laugh
As I’m 75 now & yrs ago it was prophesied a great youth
Revival coming. They will need the wisdom of the elderly ones
Who’ve been through much.
Wow – the ministerial of our small town called for a week of evening prayer meetings of the born again church’s each taking a turn at hosting at their respective churches. Tonight was the first night and a younger woman said the Lord speaks to her in pictures and as she was on her way to the meeting the Lord showed her a picture of a lot of “white hairs” so she went with that and said that she felt to “honor “ the white hairs for their wisdom and they could learn from us. Another confirmation and The Lord speaking worldwide – I love Him so much! We are from Canada.
Thank you Chris for your posts!
OMG! CHRIS that is SPOT ON. I too had a vision last night of the ONES..only in mine I saw the Lord’s finger of this one, then that one and then the next one who were in the older generation and the Lord said I will use them separately and I will sovereignly joined them together AS ONE each one standing separately where I have planted them but joined together heart to heart by my hand. They will not be seeking fame or ‘fortune’ through their gift or call but great is their reward as LOVE is their assignment above all. The Lord said this is my heart that they may all be ONE in one accord.
Blessings my brother, Sandi Holman
Just have tears and a Holy hush…
Ohhh as we come to the month where the Lord took Bob Jones home…
Valentines morning…
and gave me a very precious encounter that very morning…
Bob Jones was buried 2/22
2:22 (Faithful/prophetic witness)
Word directly from throne room. I like the part about them being a little grumpy,at least we’re not dumpy. Love sis sheilla
Yes! Praise God!