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"James Goll: The Life of a Prophet - 'It is Time for a New Generation of Fathers and Mothers in the Prophetic to Arise and Pour Their Lives into Others'"
by James Goll
Nov 28, 2004
November 28, 2004
 The
Journey Begins - Heeding the Call
As you compare scriptural examples, as well as contemporary life experiences, you
find a variety of times, ways and styles that people have been called into prophetic
(or any other) ministry. Some seem to be "born with a gift." Others are "born again
with a gift" or "baptized-in-the-Spirit with a gift." Still other callings are gradual
and emerge later in life, even though the person was sovereignly called before they
were ever born.
Samuel was called as a child (I Sam. 3:1-15). Elisha's call came when he was a man
plowing a field (I Kings 19:19-21). Amos' call to prophesy came while he was a herdsman
and grower of figs (Amos 1:1, 7:12-14). John the Baptist's call came in the womb
(Luke 1:41). The following are a few clips from my personal journey of receiving
and following after His call upon my life.
In my pilgrimage, I was set apart unto the Lord by the prayers of my mother before
I was ever born. As I grew up, Jesus was my best friend and close companion! But
it was not until I met the Jesus People in the early 70's and was introduced into
the Baptism of the Holy Spirit that I began to operate in the vocal gifts! In fact,
before I ever was released into the wonderful gift of speaking in tongues, I prophesied
- though I did not even know what the gift was at the time! The visionary side of
the prophetic broke forth also, as mental snapshots would invade my mind - but back
then - I didn't know that these were actually visions!
I spent much time in prayer, worship, community and sitting under anointed teaching.
But I could not find a Prophetic Mentor! Nonetheless, for the next ten years (1973
- 1983), I cried out to the Lord for the "School of the Prophets" to come forth.
Eventually I came across the books
Elijah Task and
Interpreting Symbols and Types and they, alongside my NASV Bible, became
my mentors and constant companions.
Those days were filled with abounding zeal, passion for God, and a hunger to impact
people through the gifts of the Holy Spirit and an unquenchable thirst for His unfolding
destiny in my life.
Peaks and Valleys - The School of Hard Knocks
For many of us, Elijah is a prophet we connect with in a special way! He had great
mountain top experiences but he also had some serious valleys he walked through!
After a great victory on Mount Carmel where a three and a half year drought ended,
he then went and hid in a cave in fear of Jezebel! Some of us, like Elijah, also
have had our share of Peaks of Valleys in the life of a prophet! I have had my share
of lessons learned in The School of Hard Knocks like the necessity of mercy, what
to share with whom and when to keep your mouth closed! The following (from a humorous
yet truthful side) exhibit some of the Pits and Pinnacles in the pathway of becoming.
The Pits or the Valleys!
1. People treat you special.
2. People no longer treat you special!
3. You are treated like you are a Jukebox machine or a wind- up toy!
4. You're not prepared and you're "called up-front" in a meeting.
5. You think you are ready and nothing comes to you!
6. You are ready and others don't want it, like it, or respond to it!
7. You are ready and you aren't called on.
8. You make messes for yourself and others to clean up.
9. There are so many parameters put in place that you're afraid to do anything.
10. You're too afraid to risk your reputation.
11. You've exaggerated a word and everyone knows it!
12. You've exaggerated a word and no one knows it except you and God.
13. Your gift exceeds your character!
The Peaks or the Pinnacles!
1. When it really works!
2. When character and gifting match up.
3. You learn from past mistakes and failures.
4. Denial is turned into correct identity.
5. The prophetic spirit is imparted to others.
6. You embrace the pits, kiss the cross of Jesus and you are changed.
7. When a heart of mercy and penetrating truth is joined together.
8. You step aside long enough for Jesus to be seen.
9. When the lost are impacted and Jesus is glorified.
The Quest Continues - Moving on Out!
There can be many excruciating lessons in our journey of becoming all that He desires.
God doesn't want us to give a message only - He wants us to become a living word.
Because a person gifted in the revelatory is often extra-sensitive, the area of
character development must be given special attention. But eventually the cross
of Christ will become the love of any truly prophetic person.
I have been through many seasons of hurt, misunderstanding and deep anger. But the
Lord has redemptively used it all to cultivate a deeper place of mercy within, a
genuine love for His body and a high value of releasing the power of blessing to
others. The power of forgiveness and displaying honor are both keys that will keep
you moving forward. But never lose your desire for "More Lord!" Always be a person
of passionate pursuit of the will and ways of God.
The prophetic person must learn to overcome fears and failures of the past. These
old fears will influence you less and less as you mature. Seek cleansing and release
of fear from past hurts; fear from past deceptions, fear from past defilement's;
fear from past sins; and fear from past control of men. Keep on keeping on. Walk
in the light! Don't quit. Continue! Press on to the upward call in Christ Jesus!
In life and ministry there can be many progressive times of release and various
types of commissioning. We are called, and we continue to be called. We are trained,
and we continue to be trained. We are "sent out" and we are brought back again to
be re-trained, re-tooled, and re-envisioned - so that we can be re-commissioned
with fresh purpose and power all over again. Always give the glory to the Lord and
continue in your quest!
Casting the Mantle - The Power of Multiplication
A year ago I was given a dream where I walked into an office that had been vacated
for some time. Dust had accumulated on the top of the desk. I took my finger and
wiped the dust off the desk. I asked the Lord, "What is the name of this office?"
He spoke to me, "This is the room of mentoring. It has been vacated for a long time
and it holds the key to the multiplication anointing."
After thirty years of full time ministry, I am captured with the desire and the
need to multiply my life and ministry into the lives of others. It is time for a
new generation of fathers and mothers in the prophetic to arise and pour their lives
into others. It is time to "Cast the Mantle". This should be the goal for all of
us as authentic Christians.
Elijah cast the mantle and anointed three in his place - Jehu, Hazael and Elisha
(I Kings 19:15, II Kings 2:12). Jesus trained the twelve (Luke 10:1-17). Paul mentored
many but especially fathered Timothy (I Timothy 4:14, II Timothy 2:6). I too have
been graced to have various mentors at different times in my life - each for different
purposes.
I have been taught by teachers; received a spirit of supplication while praying
with Intercessors; empowered by the Holy Spirit when ministering with Healing Evangelists;
received revelation by hanging out with Prophets and Seers; learned to love the
church by strategizing with Apostles. On and on it goes. But it is time . . . to
continue.?
Blessings to each of you!
James W. Goll
www.jamesgoll.com
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