the calling on our life describes who we are. The anointing of God provides us with our purpose in life. The gifts that God has given to us become the abilities in which we accomplish His purposes. The gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable (Romans 11:29). Prophesy Defined Prophecy in the purist sense is foretelling and forthtelling. Foretelling—to know the future. The following is an example of foretelling. Agabus speaks prophetically about a famine that will take place all over the world.