1 KINGS 22 (interesting lesson from school) If we hate God’s Word and want preachers eager to please us, God may give us what we want. He may let lying spirits control corrupt preachers, and he may let us believe their lies. Demon directed cheerleaders help us feel good about sin and feel positive on the road to ruin. Even as these liars cheer us toward death and hell, God’s mercy may give us another chance. He may send a brave voice to speak the truth we hate. Micaiah’s warning was Ahab’s last chance. For each of us there comes a day when God’s speaks his last warning. If we reject him, we will go to our doom amid the cheers of demons. Pray that God may guard us from “deceiving spirits” and “hypocritical liars” (1 Timothy 4:1-2). Some people “will not put up with sound doctrine” but pick preachers “to suit their own desires” and “to say what their itching ears want to hear.” But godly pastors must “preach the Word… in season and out of season,” when it’s popular and when it’s not (2 Timothy 4:2-3). PRAYER—Lord, give us prophets, not cheerleaders. Bless brave pastors who tell us your truth. Open our ears and hearts to respond. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Posted on: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 11:15:46 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015