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Test the Spirits

August 28, 2025 / / 0 Comments

(1 John 4:1) “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God”

The Word of God reminds us in 1 John 4:1: “Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.” This is not a suggestion, but a safeguard. The enemy knows how to disguise himself as an angel of light. He knows Scripture, and he knows how to twist it. But the Spirit of Truth within you will never contradict the Word of God.

Remember the man of God in 1 Kings 13. The Lord gave him a clear instruction: Do not eat or drink in that place. Yet another prophet came, claiming a word from the Lord, and persuaded him to do the very thing God had commanded him not to. Though the elder prophet seemed trustworthy, though he carried the mantle of experience, his words were not aligned with what God had already spoken. The man of God allowed honor for man to outweigh obedience to God—and it cost him his life.

Child of God, honor and respect are godly virtues, but they are never to replace obedience to the voice of the Lord. No matter how seasoned, wise, or prophetic another may appear, the Word of the Lord to you must remain your anchor. If God has spoken, hold fast. If you are unsure, return to Him in prayer. It is safer to cling to what He first spoke than to be swayed by voices—even well-meaning ones—that could lead you astray.

The Lord in His mercy will always guide those who choose obedience. Even if you miss a detail, your desire to honor His voice first will protect and realign your steps.

So test the spirits. Weigh every word. Stand firm in the truth. And above all, trust the Shepherd’s voice, for He said, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27).

Discernment in Prophecy

August 28, 2025 / / 0 Comments

“For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged.” – 1 Corinthians 14:31

Prophecy is a gift given to the body of Christ not to confuse, but to strengthen, encourage, and edify. When the Lord releases a word through His Spirit, it is meant to draw you closer to Him, to build up your faith, and to remind you of His truth. Yet we must remember: not every voice that speaks is from the Holy Spirit. The enemy also knows Scripture; he has twisted it from the very beginning (Genesis 3:1–5, Matthew 4:6). This is why discernment is essential. Continue reading

Triumphant

August 24, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Luke 10:19 declares, “Behold, I give you authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall by any means harm you.”

How many years do we waste as Christians thinking the devil is chasing us down, when the truth is that Jesus has already stripped him of his power? On the cross, Christ bore all of our infirmities, every sickness, every curse. He defeated sin, He defeated death, and He defeated the enemy once and for all. Too often we forget this, and we live as though we are still under attack instead of realizing that the victory has already been won. Continue reading

Authority Now

August 24, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Luke 10:19 (ESV) Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.

The Spirit reminds you: The name of Jesus is not just the highest name in heaven — it is the highest name here, now, on the earth where you walk.

Philippians 2:9–11 declares that God has given Jesus the name above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow — in heaven, on earth, and under the earth — and every tongue confess that He is Lord. This is not a future promise only for eternity. This is your reality in the kingdom of God today. Continue reading

Be Raw and Vulnerable with Him

January 5, 2021 / / 1 Comment

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

 

There will be situations or circumstances when we simply won’t know what to do or won’t have the strength for them. It’s so  easy to get confused when feelings run high and emotions make no sense at all. However, those are the most important times to know that you can go to our Heavenly Father an be blunt! Tell Him about your confusion, refuse to think that you have to defend why you feel as you do or why you do not what you think maybe you should. Continue reading

Mightier

November 8, 2020 / / 1 Comment

Luke 22:42 (TPT) Father, if you are willing, take this cup of agony away from me. But no matter what, your will must be mine.”

This life will be full of trials and tribulations, embrace them as you encounter them. Our Heavenly Father has equipped you with all that you need to go “through” whatever you’re facing. Throughout scripture they prayed for God to help them get through it. Continue reading

Don’t judge His Masterpiece

September 18, 2020 / / 1 Comment

Romans 2:1 (TPT) No matter who you are, before you judge the wickedness of others, you had better remember this: you are also without excuse, for you too are guilty of the same kind of things! When you judge others, and then do the same things they do, you condemn yourself.

It comes so much easier to us to complain at times of difficulty and ask our Heavenly Father continuously “why” instead of trusting  that He will always work everything out for our good. He is sovereign, He knows the end before the beginning even. There’s always a bigger purpose why He allows our circumstances to be what they are. Continue reading

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