In recent years, the global church has witnessed a surge of prophetic declarations, personal revelations, and speculative teachings that have captivated large audiences. While the prophetic gift is undeniably a biblical reality, its abuse through unchecked subjectivism and speculation has led to widespread confusion and disappointment. The responsibility of the church is not to amplify unverified personal convictions but to exegete humanity through the Scriptures, using God’s Word as the ultimate tool of discernment.

We have short memories when it comes to the failure of speculative prophecies. Over the past few years, many sensational predictions—whether about politics, global events, Covid-19 implications, or specific individuals—have collapsed like a house of cards. Yet, despite this, many believers continue to be drawn to the next wave of untested revelations.

The problem is not merely the failure of predictions but the damage done to the credibility of the church and the faith of believers. When the pulpit becomes a platform for conjecture rather than Christ-centered truth, we trade the Spirit of prophecy—the testimony of Jesus (Revelation 19:10)—for human imagination. This is a dangerous exchange.

Not everything a person sees, dreams, or senses internally is worth making public. This is where discernment is crucial. Every prophetic word, vision, or subjective conviction must pass through two filters:
1. Does it edify the saints? (1 Corinthians 14:3)
2. Does it glorify Jesus? (John 16:14)

If the answer is no, then there is no justification for making it public. The apostle Paul reminds us that prophetic words should be weighed carefully (1 Corinthians 14:29), not simply accepted at face value.

That you saw something and believe it to be valid does not mean we should be fed with it. Right-thinking believers recognize that some so-called revelations are nothing revelatory. They lack both scriptural depth and connection to societal realities. Yet, in an era where personal experiences are often mistaken for divine mandates, many rush to publish visions that have little to no bearing on biblical truth or practical life application.

We should weigh these personal revelations and recognize whether they have any bearing on the trajectory of God’s operations on earth. If they do not align with God’s redemptive plan, His revealed Word, or His ongoing work among His people, they should be set aside. The church must resist the temptation to elevate personal experiences above divine revelation and ensure that what is declared publicly serves God’s greater purpose.

Moreover, some “revelations” are nothing more than the product of a tired body or an overactive mind. Many right-thinking believers can discern when certain dreams or visions do not require deep spiritual insight to interpret as mere speculative ideas. Unfortunately, in the absence of proper teaching on discernment, many take such personal experiences as divine mandates and share them uncritically.

A critical lesson the Lord is allowing the church to learn in this generation is that even seers are fallible. Their ability to see in the spirit does not make them infallible interpreters of what they see. Biblical history is full of instances where prophets saw accurately but misinterpreted the timing or application of their visions (e.g., Daniel 9, where further explanation was needed).

God, in His sovereignty, sometimes allows multitudes of visions to be published not because they are all meant to shape His plan, but to teach the body of Christ the necessity of weighing personal revelation against the Scriptures and cultivating scriptural sense. The Bible—not dreams, visions, or spiritual impressions—must remain the highest authority.

The responsibility of the church is clear:

1. Say no to speculation on the pulpit – The pulpit is meant for the proclamation of God’s Word, not human assumptions. Sermons must be rooted in Scripture, not built around personal convictions that lack biblical foundation.
2. Restore Christ-centered prophecy – True prophecy always testifies of Jesus (Revelation 19:10). If a prophetic message does not exalt Christ, His work, or His kingdom, its legitimacy must be questioned.
3. Teach believers to test all things – The Bible commands us to “test all things; hold fast to what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). Discernment should be taught and practiced so that believers are equipped to distinguish between divine truth and human imagination.
4. Recognize the role of Scripture in weighing revelation – Any revelation that contradicts, adds to, or distorts biblical truth must be rejected. God will never reveal something that conflicts with His established Word.

God is calling His church to a higher standard of theological sobriety and prophetic integrity. The days of chasing after untested visions, indulging in speculative prophecies, and placing subjective experiences above biblical truth must end. If we are to be effective ambassadors of Christ in this generation, we must exegete humanity through Scripture, not through the unstable lens of personal revelation.

Let the church rise and say no to speculation. Let us return to the sure foundation of God’s Word. For in the end, it is only the truth that remains unshaken.