I am now 67. I have know Tom Barnes all of my life until his death.

Yes, I have no doubt that the man is a Prophet. That is not the question. I've known many prophets that have fallen under strange spirits. Here is a prime example of it.

Balaam was also a prophet of the Lord. He simply gave himself to a strange spirit, speaking adverse things. However, he was unable to curse what God has blessed, both blessings and cursings came from the mouth of this prophet who sought the gold for himself. Finally, in the end, he left us the great messianic prophecy that we often quote today.