“And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.”
Revelation 12:10
Have you ever been minding your own business and all of the sudden, a negative or bad thought comes into your mind?
That has happened to me, and when that happens, it can bring my day into a gloomy thought process.
For instance, you’ll be minding your business and a thought might come into your mind; “You’re not good enough for God.” Or maybe this voice will tell you something like, “Remember what you did in your past?” This is a popular one, “Are you really saved?”
And the list can go on and on.
I have friends and I’ve done it myself, who worry about marriage, children, jobs, finances, health and a host of other things.
As we read earlier, Satan is the the accuser of the brethren. He gives negative thoughts and he wants you down in the pit of despair and concern and fret because he’s also the father of all lies.
He’s a liar from the word go!
(Negative thoughts are not from God, kick them out quick.)
I don’t want to spend anymore time talking about him, so let’s get to the true source of our happiness, the true source of our joy, that’s Jesus!
He is the way, He is the Truth and he’s the life.
John 14:6
He is not a man that he should lie.
(Numbers 23:19)
I’ve been trying to seek the face of God more, to know his truth more.
I figure if I know the truth, when a lie comes at me, I’ll be able to detect it a mile away.
Seeking his face and getting to know him and his character through Scripture, through prayer and through quiet time with him, has really helped me to distinguish between Gods voice and nudging and Satan’s.
When you’re feeling depressed, accused, unworthy or maybe just feeling down on yourself, always remember ‘that is not the voice of God.’
That is not my Father. So you might want to seek his face on that particular matter.
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.
John 10:27-28
My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart.
Proverbs 4:20-21
One of the most important ways that we can hear God’s voice is through reading and studying Scripture.
Knowing God intimately is key to hearing him clearly!
My prayer for you today is that you would listen to the truth, for He is worthy!
Many Blessings,
Connie
