Prophesy through an instrument is by inspiration. When the Spirit of Prophecy comes upon the player there is a flow in it, there is a sense of inspiration and divine expression made. When we are inspired it is like breathing in or inhaling. When we take in the breath of God’s presence and allow it to fill us the creative expression which comes forth is as natural as exhaling. The person who has experienced this inhaling of the breath of god exhales the divine expression they have sensed playing each note in the flowing of His Spirit.
2Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
So when we play the word of god we are touching the divine prophetic expression which has been given for the edification of the body of Christ.
1Corin. 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
Strike the Drum and Prophesy!
The expression of a psalm comes accompanied with musical instruments. The root of the word psalm is psallo which means to engage the instrument to play… or this case in drum language to “strike the drum!” The verse goes on …let everything be done toward edification. The instrument and inspiration follows this direction in playing as the Spirit of God’s is leading. Here the orchestra leader is God the Father, “the song of the Lord” comes from Jesus, and the Holy Spirit brings the inspiration of each note with regard to the prophetic impression.
Now if you can’t discern what the Spirit desires you to play the musicians should not attempt playing. There is a bold confidence which comes to step out and start playing when the expression of the Spirit is leading the drummer to prophesy. You may ask, isn’t prophecy a spoken message? Remember the one who is drumming is speaking the prophetic song under the divine influence and expression of God and that song is a prophetic message to the body the church which like tongues must be interpreted. We are not limiting God in bring the song of the Lord to a verbal expression when the instrumental message is being expressed. Divine impression or revelation being played or prompted by the Holy Spirit runs its full course by stepping out on each prophetic phrase as they come spontaneously. In many cases the musicians normally act as an aid to add, reinforce, support or color the expressions which accompany the psalmist singer, but in this case the drummer is the phraser which brings forth the divine message as he beats in out on his instrument. As the drummer lays down each phrase he is painting the picture through each note bring the divine expression without the use of words. God hear uses the drummer to speak prophetic expressions to His people the church.
Drums used in Spiritual Warfare
Num. 10:34-36 And the cloud of the LORD was upon them by day, when they went out of the camp. And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Rise up, LORD, and let thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate thee flee before thee. And when it rested, he said, Return, O LORD, unto the many thousands of Israel.
Num. 21:14,15,27-30 Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the LORD, What he did in the Red sea, and in the brooks of Arnon, And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab.
2Chron. 20:21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
Drums have been used in warfare for centuries. There is a unique prophetic edge which comes upon the drums in this mode which rallies the host of heaven with the dominate prayers of the saints to destroy strongholds. The body acts as co-laborers with the Lord to make intercession and pull down the enemies blockades. The Lord’s power and might is loosed against the enemy and breakthroughs are the result of such sessions.
1Sam. 17:47 And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.
Zec 4:6b …Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.
1Jn. 3:8b …For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
Matt. 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Mic. 2:13 The breaker is come up before them: they have broken up, and have passed through the gate, and are gone out by it: and their king shall pass before them, and the LORD on the head of them.
The Breaking Anointing
The breaker anointing is expressed and the prophetic drummer senses exactly what is to be played in moving through each level of prayer intercession. Prayer warriors target their prayers like a battering ram or wedge in unison in warfare tongues and strong prophetic invoking of God’s Word. The results which come is hammers the strongholds until the walls are broken destroying and the captivity and oppression which caused each spiritual hindrance is broken down.
Isa. 10:27 And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.
Rod Lambur
Wow! This is powerful! I was actually trying to google a picture I purchased a couple years ago title "Drummer Prophesy!" and it's the picture of a drummer sitting at his kit with the head of a lion fiercely playing the drums. But, I came across your article and was greatly encouraged! I remember one Sunday morning in between rehearsal and the service, I felt the Spirit of God on me so strong and like He was prompting me to just get up and play. My experiences with the Spirit coming on me to step publicly has felt like knots in my stomach, feeling even a little nauseus or just plain uncomfortable until I step out and do it! I'm not the drummer who is anxious to showboat or showcase my talent, in fact, I'm often very timid and lacking confidence. But, this particular Sunday, I walked up to our lead guitarist and I told him what I was feeling in my spirit, and he said, "go for it! we'll back you up!" So with that encouragement I went up and sat down at the kit and just start playing what the Lord put in me to play. I can't even remember what I played or the tempo, but I just did it. Eventually, the lead guitarist and the keyboardist came up and joined me! Toward the end of it, I started getting the worst headache and I fought through it as long as I could, I realized it was an attack from the enemy, but I finished playing and got up and walked over to my fellow musicians and asked for prayer and one of the pastors joined with us and the headache went away! One guy from the congregation had a vision of angels and the top of the roof blowing off! And the response from the rest of the congregation was incredible rejoicing, victorious praise and applause for God! That was years ago and I haven't done it since, but it was a powerful moment and I know I touched or expressed the heartbeat of God and that He was pleased with my obedience! Thank You God for bringing that back to my remembrance! Help me to once again prophesy on the drums, and never without Your anointing!
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