Whenever a child of God is shut up, many would think God is unaware. Unfortunately, Satan and his cohorts never knew that God is also involved to making such a child of God more popular. The Bible tells about Jesus Christ our Lord that, “Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory” 1 Corinthians 2:8. The kingdom of darkness thought they could shut up the mouthpiece of God (the Prophet) in the dungeon thereby shut down the plan and purpose of God for His people. Joseph was shut up in Pharaoh’s prison only for Joseph to come out as Premier in Egypt (Gen 39) Peter was shut up in the prison of Herod but he came out to do more exploit to the glory of God. (Acts 12: 1-5, 23) Apostle Paul and Silas were shut up in prison but there was an earthquake to shake off their shackles. (Acts 16) You will come out of the prison that Satan had shut you up and you will be greater than your former days in Jesus name. Do not accept defeat, your present predicament is not a shutdown of your destiny but a shoot up of new glory.
Who is the Prophet?
The prophet could be you; the prophet could be me. Every child of God is God’s mouthpiece and a prophet. We speak for God to the world. Today, prophets continue to testify of Jesus. It is said, "Prophets receive direction from God to help people navigate challenges and situations. In the Bible, prophets urged the people to repent and foretold of the birth, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ."
Jeremiah the Prophet was shut up in the prison of the wicked king. However, the word of God was not shut down. Apostle Paul says, “For which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned.” 2 Timothy 2:9. Beloved, your constrained will turn to your greater glory in Jesus name.
What happens when a prophet is shut up? :
God Speaks Up: the word of the came to Jeremiah…v 1
God Shows Up: the Lord said, “I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to return, and will build them, as at the first.” Jeremiah 33: 7
God Shakes Up: the reproach of imprisonment is distressing, depressing and dishonouring; but God is able to shake up the stronghold of the wicked in order to shake off your garment of reproach.
