12:12am 1/10/18
What if the “new season” you are entering into is:
Deception?
If it is…
How do we combat this?
#1- By doubling down (making sure) of your knowledge and contextual understanding of the Word. (His meaning! Not yours or someone else’s meaning.)
(See 2 Peter 3:16 & 17)
#2- By leaning into your previously gained knowledge of Holy Spirit; and following His lead. (See John 16:13)
#3- By knowing those that labor among you.
(See 1 Thessalonians 5:12)
#4- By NOT leaning on your own understanding, and in all your ways acknowledging Him.
(See Proverbs 3:5 & 6)
Don’t make provision for the “new” to be used against you!
Don’t let the “new” terminology; baffle and confuse you!
Don’t allow the repackaging of the same, old trick; to stumble you!
Don’t allow the allure of “a fresh start”; to be the “beginning of the end” for your faith!
Don’t over value someone else’s “hearing from God”; and thereby nullifying your own ability to hear Him!
Don’t despise and reject what is being spoken on the inside of you!
If you don’t (or can’t) trust God’s Voice on the inside of you; why do you trust His Voice so much in others?!!
This is surely a time to take extra special care; in many people’s lives!
God definitely has more for you; than what you have previously experienced!
But, the devil has “new”, repackaged, shiny, and alluring Deception ready for you as well.
Be aware of what you are choosing!
Soberly-
Eric
January 10th, 2018 by Eric