Prophecy is composed of three aspects: the actual data, the interpretation of the data, and the application of the interpretation of the data.
Prophecy is often a means of divine guidance. As a means of guidance, it is subject to the same rules of determining God’s guidance that we face in any decision.
1. Make a decision to obey
2. Know the Bible
3. Use sound judgment, common sense, and clear thinking, in the light of:
a) your gifts, abilities, temperament, passions, and energy
b) quality counsel
c) the desires of your heart
d) supernatural revelation