Tag: 1 John

Test the Spirits

(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).

Unshakable Trust

1 John 4:13 (AMP) By this we know [with confident assurance] that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given to us His [Holy] Spirit.

Regardless how dim your current circumstances may seem, regardless how hopeless it may all look, regardless how much it appears your prayers aren’t being answered, Trust Him! Know that our Heavenly Father is always working, even when we can’t see it. So resist the urge to question Him “why” and trust Him with an unshakable trust knowing He’s got your very best at heart. Then when you get your “suddenly” know that it’s due to Him having worked behind the scenes preparing all things ahead of time as they needed to be aligned!

Break Free

Matthew 9:26 (NKJV) But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

How often do we allow fear to overtake us and we forget that through God all things are possible? … Jesus gave the ultimate sacrifice for us because God loves us beyond our understanding. Seeing us fearful and intimidated by our circumstances saddens Him deeply. Whatever burden has you chained down and out of fear you have avoided to break free or simply felt like you don’t know how, He gave you all the tools necessary to conquer it all! Continue reading

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