Bible Quote by James W. Goll
““The Old Testament uses several different Hebrew terms to describe the various modes of impartation. First, according to Strong’s Concordance, there is nataf, which means “to let drop like rain.” This describes a slow, gentle process where the prophetic word comes upon us little by little and accumulates in our spirits over a period of time. It is like being in a certain place and having the mist of God descend around us and slowly permeate our spirits. Some have described it as being like a sponge that gradually soaks up and absorbs the “raindrops” of the prophetic presence of the Lord until they fill up and overflow. The second Hebrew word listed in Strong’s Concordance for prophetic impartation is massa, which refers to the “hand of the Lord” that releases the “burden of the Lord.” When God’s hand comes upon us, He imparts something to us—a prophetic “burden”—and when His hand lifts, that burden remains. The””
About This Quote
Source Book: Spiritual Gifts and Prophetic Impartation, 2005
Prophetic impartation can occur gently over time like rain or suddenly as a heavy hand, each leaving a lasting spiritual impact.
In simple terms: God can teach slowly like rain or suddenly like a hand.
Key Takeaway
Recognize both subtle and powerful ways God works.
Themes
spiritual growth
prophecy
divine influence
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- leadership training
- church teaching
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
gradual revelation
sudden burden
spiritual saturation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern gentle versus sudden divine influence?
- What practices help you stay open to both?
A Different Perspective
Some may resist or misinterpret intense prophetic experiences.
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