RHAPSODY OF REALITIES: Judge It By The Word By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PHD

Thursday 17th March, 2016  Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge (1 Corinthians 14:29). Sometimes, people receive what they claim to be visions or revelations from the Lord without subjecting such to Gods Word. They dont 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 persons feet upwards to see who it was. As he looked to see his face; the man spoke up and said, Its not my will to heal you, and disappeared. Although he couldnt 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 wasnt the will of God to heal him, and began telling other brethren how it wasnt Gods will for him to be healed. But that couldnt 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 thats inconsistent with the Scripture, then its questionable; you have every right to reject it. This is something many people are ignorant of. The 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. Hell never contradict His Word. So, if the voice youre hearing contradicts the Word of God, thats a demon talking to you, irrespective of the appearance. Moreover, were 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! Dont 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.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 1 Corinthians 13:9-10 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. Hebrews 1:1-2 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 1:57-80; Deuteronomy 8-10
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 28:11-20; Psalm 81-82