TEST ALL SPIRITS

 You shall not fall into the enemy's trap because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: 

TEST ALL SPIRITS 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi

5/7/24 

2 Corinthians 11:14 "And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."

   The word angel is the Greek word ἄγγελος ( aggelos) (G32) it means a messenger , supernatural angel , pastor .

   Satan has taken over the soul of many pastors to mislead God's people that is why there is poverty and corruption in many countries in Africa despite the proliferation of churches.

  In the realm of discerning spirits, the Bible offers guidance through stories like that of Gideon Abraham and other scriptures. Gideon, known for his cautious approach, tested the divine messages he received. When called to save Israel from the Midianites, Gideon asked for signs to confirm God's will (Judges 6:36-40). He laid out a fleece, asking for dew on the fleece only while the ground remained dry, and vice versa. This methodical approach ensured he was following divine direction, not mere impulse.

Similarly, Abraham's encounters with God often included elements of testing and proving. When God promised Abraham a son in his old age, it was a long wait before the promise was fulfilled (Genesis 21:1-7). Abraham’s faith and patience served as a model for discerning true divine promises from false hopes.

The New Testament reinforces the need for discernment. In 1 John 4:1, believers are urged to "test the spirits to see whether they are from God." This involves evaluating teachings and prophecies against the truth of Scripture and the character of Jesus Christ.

  Together, these examples and teachings emphasize the importance of testing and verifying spiritual messages. By following Gideon Abraham's model and scriptural directives, believers can navigate spiritual experiences with wisdom and faithfulness.

   Any preacher who says God has not sent him to preach against sin is under the influence of the devil and his church will become a den of thieves . The bible says the message of the kingdom of is centred on righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 

 These are the three ingredients of a healthy spiritual diet a preacher should consistently feed his congregation and not sensuality and worldly pleasures as is being taught in most African churches and the results are  not far-fetched . 

Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.'

 Pray ; Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power for discernment.

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