<aside> <img src="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/49de0235-e8bc-4eca-bf20-2a9d6d267a02/988d93e4-c8bf-4254-94e9-c594dd1ceb04/IMAGE_2024-02-23_213625.jpg" alt="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/49de0235-e8bc-4eca-bf20-2a9d6d267a02/988d93e4-c8bf-4254-94e9-c594dd1ceb04/IMAGE_2024-02-23_213625.jpg" width="40px" /> Prophetiea (discover) - Futurist - decode, define, declare the elemental. The prismatic seer (lampstand) who thus decodes, declares and defines the mysteries that others are unable to appreciate and articulate, much like Daniel who had "understanding in all visions and dreams" (Daniel 1:17).
One of the hallmarks of a Futurist is their ability to not just predict future trends, but to also weave these insights into the present landscape, as Solomon wrote, "A wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment" (Ecclesiastes 8:5). This process, often referred to as 'future-proofing', involves a deep understanding of current realities, and the foresight to see how future possibilities can be integrated to enhance our present-day lives and work.
Futurists, therefore, are not just passive observers of time. They are active participants in shaping the future, starting with the decisions they make in the present. As the prophet Isaiah demonstrated when he spoke of things to come, "Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them" (Isaiah 42:9). They understand that the future is not a distant reality, but a continuous outgrowth of the present.
Like the sons of Issachar who "had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do" (1 Chronicles 12:32), these individuals possess a unique ability to discern the signs of the times and provide guidance for the path ahead. They seek to influence the present in ways that will lead to a more desirable future, always mindful that "to everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven" (Ecclesiastes 3:1).
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Perceiving what is otherwise not obvious and defining those likely outcomes, gives you a deep sense of ______________.
Once you have established a thesis or theory, it is imperative that you ___________ your insights or your unique proposition either formally or informally.
Once you have mastered the fundamentals, you will seek to innovate, improvise or ____________ new frameworks that will advance an idea or a concept.
Here are the 7 archetypes and defaults compared and contrasted - “Abba Father’s design from your mother’s womb”
<aside> <img src="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/49de0235-e8bc-4eca-bf20-2a9d6d267a02/988d93e4-c8bf-4254-94e9-c594dd1ceb04/IMAGE_2024-02-23_213625.jpg" alt="https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/49de0235-e8bc-4eca-bf20-2a9d6d267a02/988d93e4-c8bf-4254-94e9-c594dd1ceb04/IMAGE_2024-02-23_213625.jpg" width="40px" /> WHO SEES BENEATH THE SURFACE? Like Daniel who "understood all visions and dreams" (Daniel 1:17), you possess a unique gift of uncovering what lies beneath the surface. This isn't merely about seeing objectives - you are divinely equipped to discern what others might overlook, just as Samuel could see the future king in young David when others saw only a shepherd boy (1 Samuel 16:7).
Prophecy (PRO-PHE-TI-EA) creates new ways of seeing what is hidden or latent, much like how Paul describes spiritual gifts: "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good" (1 Corinthians 12:7). The hallmark of prophetic genius mirrors Ezekiel's vision abilities - seeing beyond the valley of dry bones to God's promise of restoration (Ezekiel 37). This gift enables you to connect dots, challenge outdated concepts, and re-engineer today with tomorrow's thinking, much like Joseph who could interpret Pharaoh's dreams and prepare Egypt for the future (Genesis 41:25-36).
Among all modalities and elemental gifts, the prophetiea archetype embodies what Isaiah described: "Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?" (Isaiah 43:19). Like the sons of Issachar who "understood the times and knew what Israel should do" (1 Chronicles 12:32), you are uniquely consumed with tomorrow's impact on today. Your gift of connecting dots isn't just about prediction - it's about divine insight that can transform perspectives, just as Nathan used a parable to help David see his own sin (2 Samuel 12:1-7).
As Jeremiah was told, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart" (Jeremiah 1:5), your prophetic insight is a divine appointment. Through this gift, you help others see beyond current limitations into God's greater possibilities, fulfilling the promise that "Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams" (Acts 2:17).
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Through your gift of "hyper-seeing," you are called to be like the prophets of old who stood as watchmen on the walls, as written in Ezekiel 3:17: "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel." While you are a vocal advocate who can rally others to action, like Moses who initially hesitated but spoke God's truth to Pharaoh, you typically prefer to guide rather than lead directly unless circumstances demand it, as written in Exodus 4:10-12.
Consider the great minds throughout history - like Copernicus, Newton, and Einstein - whose insights revolutionized our understanding of reality. Similarly, the prophet Daniel possessed wisdom and understanding in all visions and dreams (Daniel 1:17), demonstrating how God gifts certain individuals with extraordinary perception. You are gifted as a "seer," much like the prophets of old who could discern future events through divine insight: "Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets" (Amos 3:7).
This ability to "crystal ball" the future by connecting present dots is not mysticism but rather a divine gift, as Solomon wrote: "The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge" (Proverbs 18:15). Like Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, this gift must be used for God's glory and the common good.
Strengths often associated with the PRO archetype, supported by Scripture:
Just as God created distinct kinds of creatures, each with their own nature and purpose - "And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind" (Genesis 1:25) - the differences between archetypes are as fundamental as those between a fish, an elephant, and a hummingbird. Each serves a unique purpose in God's divine plan, as Paul wrote, "There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them" (1 Corinthians 12:4).
Within each archetype, like within each created order, there exist subtle variations and distinctions. As Solomon observed in studying creation, "Go to the ant, consider its ways and be wise!" (Proverbs 6:6), we too must study these intricate differences. Just as David recognized different roles among his mighty men (2 Samuel 23), there are intra-differences that can be recognized and studied by those with discerning eyes - those who, like the sons of Issachar, "understood the times and knew what Israel should do" (1 Chronicles 12:32).