 Are you running from your Kingdom assignment? Do you know what God has called you to do and, yet you run from it? In this message we will take closer look at the life of the prophet Jonah. Jonah was documented as one who knowingly ran from his assignment. God handpicked Jonah to carry a message to Nineveh. You see,the news of Nineveh's wickedness had come before God and He needed someone to carry a warning to the people in Nineveh. God, in His mercy does nothing unless He first informs His servants, the prophets (Amos 3:7). The hour is late and all hands are needed to occupy and fulfill their God-given tasks. Enough said, let's look at the five ways to tell if you are running from the assignment God has called to do.
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 In the words of Charles Dickens, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Look around it doesn't take a prophet or a rocket scientist to know that we live in a world that seems to be spinning out of control. On a daily basis our minds are bombarded with stories of violence, sadness, crime, devastation, perversion, unusual weather phenomenon, and more! There is a place in Christ where peace and solitude can be found. His word says, "You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore" (Psalm 16:11).
 Everyday God is talking. His method of communication can come in diverse ways. I have come to discover that there are individuals who are more sensitive to His voice than most. And then, there are those may hear God's voice, but brush off or ignore any and all directional thoughts or inner hunches. Yes, God is talking, but the real question is, "Are you listening?"
 Rejection has kept numerous people from moving forward. Many have unfulfilled destinies. Even prophetic people experience rejection at levels that are all too common. Rejection is a destructive force. Jeremiah, the prophet, was alerted to one symptom of rejection, fear.
And don't be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the LORD, have spoken! (Jer. 1:9). Fear, isolation, mental illnesses, victim mentality, depression, disconnectedness, perfectionalism, people pleasing, infirmity, etc. are all symptoms of rejection. The innate desire to connect and be a part of something or someone is a powerful force. For some, the desire to belong is so strong it can lead to some very destructive behaviors and relationships. But Christ came to destroy the spirit of rejection and set His people free! So, how can one maneuver through rejection?  God is not a respecter of persons. He talks all the time, in various ways, circumstances, and situations. The key is to listen to hear. He wants to talk to His children. He wants to be a part of your everyday lives. He wants to lead you. He wants to guide you, but you must be willing to discern His voice. I want to share three keys to hearing God and as you listen and wait He will speak. Are you willing to listen? If you said, "yes" let's examine the three keys to hearing God.
 Prophetic people tend to be misunderstood, rejected, and often face numerous challenges when it comes to relationships. Why? I'm glad you asked. Let's face it. The nature of the prophetic promotes what many call strange, odd, or just plain weird. Prophetic people are not basket cases, they just operate on a different frequency and this frequency is what leads them to be Kingdom-driven. The frequency of a prophetic person is tuned to the voice of Holy Spirit and merely obeying what it says will seem odd to one but bring deliverance or healing to another Let me give you an example. Side Note: Holy Spirit will NEVER instruct you to do something harmful, wicked, or evil. In the next blog I'll share some ways to discern the voice of Holy Spirit.
 Writing is a skill capable of being developed and enhanced with practice. Likewise, the call to write prophetically is perfected through an ongoing relationship with the Great communicator, God.
In today's teaching I we will focus on three R's essential to answering the call to write prophetically. Yes, there is such a thing as a call to write. When a person is called to a specific assignment, the call will find the individual, rather than the person finding the call. This is, also true for those called to serve as a prophet. The three R's are extracted from the prophet Samuel's call, found in 1 Samuel 3.
 A Kingdom-driven creative entrepreneur is one who purposefully aligns his or her creativity with God's Kingdom. Once the commitment to fulfill your assignment is accepted it is up to YOU to do the work! And, in spite of all the marketing strategies that promise a quick and easy path to success, in reality, there are no shortcuts! Maybe you can write a book in 20 minutes, a weekend, or seven days, but I guarantee you that book is full of grammatical, spelling, punctuation, and only God knows what other type of errors. I'm just saying, if you are a KINGDOM-driven entrepreneur, small and consistent is what creates fruitful and long lasting success. Zechariah 4:10 says,
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.  The call to write prophetically is an assignment not to be taken lightly. And just because you like to write doesn't make you a writing prophet. So, how do you know if God is calling you to be His writing prophet?
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AuthorDeborah Taylor is an innovative creative visionary, writer, author, and calligrapher. She enjoys traveling, reading, crocheting, and spending time with her husband, Randy, and their rambunctious dog, Reuben. They live in Shelby County, TN. 
The Issachar Tribe is private master mind group from The Writer's Inkhorn International. If you are called to write prophetically and want a place to grow, become a part of this Prophetic Writers Group.
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