Judge It By The Word

Sometimes, people receive what they claim to be
visions or revelations from the Lord without
subjecting such to God’s Word. They don’t take the time to
check that such visions and revelations are consistent with the
written Word.
For example, a certain man had a vision. He had been
a Christian for many years, but he became sick. While on his
sick bed, he had a vision where someone, wearing sandals
and a white robe, and covered with a cloud, walked into the
room. He started looking from the person’s feet upwards to
see who it was. As he looked to see his face; the man spoke
up and said, “It’s not my will to heal you,” and disappeared.
Although he couldn’t see the face of the one who
appeared to him, he believed it was Jesus, because he said
he felt the presence of God in the room. Hence, he accepted
that it wasn’t the will of God to heal him, and began telling
other brethren how it wasn’t God’s will for him to be healed.
But that couldn’t be Jesus, or why would anybody think it was
Jesus who appeared to the man?
Is it because the person described was in a “white
robe,” covered with “white cloud?” Or is it because, as the
man said, he “felt” the presence of God in the room? None of
these is enough for anyone to assume it was Jesus. You have
to understand the interpretation of revelations. If you saw a
vision of someone that looked like Jesus, and the person told
you something that’s inconsistent with the Scripture, then it’s
questionable; you have every right to reject it.
This is something many people are ignorant of. The
Judge It By The Word
THURSDAY
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will of God is clearly expressed in the Scriptures: God wants
you well! In 3 John 1:2, He said, “Beloved, I wish above all
things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as
thy soul prospereth.” He’ll never contradict His Word. So,
if the voice you’re hearing contradicts the Word of God,
that’s a demon talking to you, irrespective of the appearance.
Moreover, we’re warned in scriptures not to be deceived,
because even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light (2
Corinthians 11:14).
Every revelation must be subjected to the Word of
God! Don’t accept it just because you saw a vision or
because you got it from someone whom you think is spiritual;
judge it by the Word. A revelation may not necessarily be
perfect and accurate, but every revelation must be consistent
with the revealed Word of God. This is another reason you
must know the Word for yourself.
PRAYER
Dear Lord, thank you for granting
me wisdom and insight into your
perfect will in all things. The eyes
of my understanding have been
enlightened to know the hope of
your calling, and the riches of the
glory of your inheritance in the
saints. I express the virtues and
excellence of your Spirit today, as
your Word finds a vent through
me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
Luke 1:57-80
Deuteronomy
8-10
2 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
Acts 28:11-20
Psalm 81-82
FURTHER STUDY:
1 John 4:1
1 Corinthians 13:9-10
Hebrews 1:1-2

Pastor Chris