The Prophet and the Platform: The Furtick Connection
The prophetic themes of Promotion, Favour, and the “Yes” find a striking contemporary resonance in the trajectory and current season of Steven Furtick. Much like the “business man who means business” described in the fragments, Furtick has operated with a consuming earnestness that blurs the lines between traditional pastoring and a modern, high-energy evangelical movement.
The Crushing and the Gold
Furtick’s ministry has often been defined by the “swirl” mentioned in the prophetic word—a whirlwind of rapid growth, intense criticism, and the constant pressure of spiritual leadership. The word speaks of God “cleansing hearts, birthing purity, and refining character” until the leader comes out as “pure gold.” In recent years, Furtick has shifted from the “silver-tongued orator” style toward a deeper focus on the “inner belief” and the “cloaks” people place upon themselves. This mirrors the prophetic call to strip away false identities. His teachings on “monstrance” and the “crushing” of the olive to get the oil align with the transition from a public persona to a deeper, fortified secret place.
The School of the Mouth and New Wine
The prophecy mentions a “School of the Mouth” and the release of “New Wine” reserved for this hour. Furtick has increasingly positioned himself as a “Change Agent” in the sphere of digital and global ministry. His “Yes” to unconventional methods—using highly produced music and cinematic preaching—has seen “Destiny exploding everywhere,” moving Elevation Church from a local congregation to a global missions base. This reflects the “multiple births” and “unprecedented births” described in the text, as he births new campuses and digital platforms that defy the “lagging” of traditional church models.
Defying the Impossible
The mention of “pioneers and forerunners” who were caged by the impossible but are now being sent to “break down impossibilities” relates to Furtick’s narrative of “audacious faith.” He often speaks to those who feel their “best years are over,” pushing them toward a “divine recovery.” Just as the prophetic word describes the “Spirit’s power released to accompany words of command,” Furtick’s ministry emphasizes the “power of the Word” to bring into existence things that do not currently exist.
The Critic and the Evangelist
Finally, the tension between the “supposed type of his class” and the actual work being done is a direct parallel. Furtick is often criticized by those who see his “weaknesses and limitations” through the eye of a critic, yet the “work of grace goes forward” with evidence of continued growth. He embodies the “warrior being reinstated,” navigating the “tactics of the enemy” while maintaining a focus on the “simple teaching of the Gospel of the Cross,” even as he adapts it for a generation that seeks the “unexpected.”
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Tony and Lorna Egar are Christians based in Brisbane, Australia.
Lorna moves in a gift of healing and has a prophetic anointing.
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