In the Scriptures, the Lord speaks to humanity profoundly through creation. We see Him speak of Himself and demonstrate His power through earth, water, wind, fire and light.
While light is technically connected to fire, it presents a unique narrative worth bringing forward separately. In John 8:12b, Jesus declares, “I am the light of the world.”
One day, in the early hours of the morning, I woke up with a renewed understanding for prophetic scribes and some insight to share. The Lord used the elements (plus light) to release this word of encouragement to me: light (Christ our Lord), fire (the presence of God), wind (the breath of God), water (the moving of the Spirit) and earth (creation and humanity).
In addition, I saw each element matched with a prophetic release: Nabi, Roeh, Hozeh and/or burden-bearing.
Then I heard this: “Beloved, the prophetic scribes I have sent will administrate their unique callings from these five areas in this hour with authority, power, understanding and strength.”
Those areas are as follows:
- From the light: As prophetic scribes, we are a beacon for those who are led of the Spirit. We release our ministries with the intent to draw people into presence and understanding. Many scribes in this realm see or perceive what others need to hear and produce solutions from this realm (Roeh).
- From the fire: Many prophetic scribes operate in a profound intensity and spontaneity. They follow the cloud of the Spirit exclusively with their release—only moving as He commands and by internal spiritual pressure (burden bearing).
- From the wind: Some prophetic scribes operate in the realm of witty ideas, sudden inspiration and instant words of wisdom or knowledge. It is as if vision blows in them and blows out once it is released. It is not usual to see them serve others in this capacity as well. They come with an immediate solution and exit just as quickly. They know what other people need for their projects and assignments—on the spot (Nabi).
- From the water: Some prophetic scribes operate from an immersive dimension. They take one idea and constantly and consistently expand its realm, equally prophetic and apostolic. Understanding, or a precise line of understanding, is what drives them in the kingdom—as the water fills every nook and cranny until it drowns the hearers in truth. It’s like a counseling or advisory anointing like Solomon-types (Hozeh).
- From the earth: Some prophetic scribes operate from an extremely practical realm—dealing with issues of life and responsibility. They are equipped to navigate issues “under the sun” by the Spirit. These scribes are excellent in key areas of administration where they have been astutely trained, equipped. In their measure, they are often highly sought after for their skill, coupled with prophetic insight. They simply know what to do.—and have instant knowing concerning navigating natural things natural from a spiritual high place. (Nabi, Roeh and Hozeh) {eoa}
Theresa Harvard Johnson is the founder of The School of the Scribe and progenitor of The Scribal Anointing® teachings, the 21st-century revelation of the office of the prophetic scribe. Theresa has authored more than 25 books to help prophetic scribes make sense of their calling, taught thousands of scribes globally and developed safe spaces online and in person to foster unity in Christ, community, prophetic scribal culture and mentorship. Theresa holds an M. Div. in biblical studies and an M. A. in professional writing. She is also the senior leader of The Scribal Conservatory Arts & Worship Center. She is a passionate poet, artist and a former award-winning print journalist. Connect with Theresa at the Chamber of the Scribe podcast on the Charisma Podcast Network.
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