I begin this morning in chapter 13 of Ezekiel. What breaks my heart is that it’s like reading today’s Christian Magazines. Today’s headliners, all self-proclaimed prophets, prophesying peace and prosperity.
“And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel that prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, Hear ye the word of the Lord; Thus saith the Lord God; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!”
Ezekiel 13:1-3 KJV
People from every denomination, going to all the big name conferences; looking for a “Word” from The LORD, yet who will not set aside time to read His Word. Who refuse to repent of their sins; who are disobedient to His Commandments. People looking for a quick fix, with no effort, to what troubles them.
Reading on:
“And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumblingblock of their iniquity before their face: should I be enquired of at all by them?” Ezekiel 14:2-3 KJV
“because they are all estranged from me through their idols. . . Thus saith the Lord God; Repent, and turn yourselves from your idols; and turn away your faces from all your abominations.” Ezekiel 14:5b-6b KJV
God has been calling men to repentance from long ago, and men turned their hearts away from obeying - just as they have today. Suffering the consequences, they seek an alternative route; anything to bypass obedience! So accustomed to the resulting torment; men invent a god made in their own image; one who will not require them to give up their idols. The trials become the norm. They exhaust every avenue to find relief until they finally, in desperation, turn to the One True God or He turns from them.
“And I will set my face against them; they shall go out from one fire, and another fire shall devour them; and ye shall know that I am the Lord, when I set my face against them.” Ezekiel 15:7 KJV
Because men do not know The Word there is no discernment.
“For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.” 2 Corinthians 11:4 KJV
Jesus Himself prophesied this:
“Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”
Matthew 7:22-23 KJV
It is imperative that you read The Holy Bible. And read it continually; not occasionally. There is no other way for you to know if you are being preached lies or Truth!
Discernment is not knowing the difference between “right and wrong.” It’s knowing the difference between “right and almost right!” (Spurgeon)
“And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left. And the Lord said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth–gilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that manner. And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the Lord, and said, I will persuade him. And the Lord said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so. Now therefore, behold, the Lord hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the Lord hath spoken evil concerning thee.” 1 Kings 22:19-23 KJV
Lying spirits are still at work to deceive whomever will listen; who refuse to obey The Word Of God.
Time is growing shorter by the day! You must turn in repentance. Lay down your idols and seek Him with your whole heart - before it’s too late.
Even so - MARANATHA
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