What did you say?

Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!

When you woke this morning did you say, "Good morning LORD," or Good lord it's morning?
I trust the first. It is a great day to be alive in the LORD JESUS CHRIST. If we don't wake, then we will be greeted in a place where we can rejoice and enjoy life eternally. Both are positive.

We had been talking about true and false prophets in Deuteronomy. Do you still do your horoscope, psychics, or whatever to see the future?

Deuteronomy 18:21-22 "But you may wonder, 'How will we know whether or not a prophecy is from the LORD? If the prophet speaks in the LORD's name but his prediction does not happen or come true, you will know that the LORD did not give that message. That prophet has spoken without my authority and need not be feared."

As in the ancient days of Israel, today some people claim to have messages from God. God still speaks to his people, but we must be cautious before saying that someone is God's spokesman.

How can we tell when people are speaking for the LORD?
1. We can see whether or not their prophecies come true-the ancient test for judging prophets.
2. We can check their words against the Bible. God never contradicts himself, so if someone says something contrary to the Bible, we can know that this is not God's word.
Check out Deuteronomy 13:1-11.

The man who predicted the end and that Christ would return this summer. What happened? Well, it contradicts the Bible as the Bible, the Word of God says no one will know the time. The bridegroom will return as a thief in the night, without warning.

Today is a great day to speak up for Jesus. Be still, be silent, stop and listen. As we have told our children about crossing a road or railroad tracks - Stop, Look, Listen! Listen to God today - he will not lead you astray. Love ya.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny