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WATCH OUT

Text : 1Kings 13:18 ISV 

“ I’m a prophet like you,” the old man replied, “and an angel spoke to me and delivered this message from the LORD: ‘Bring him back with you to your house and give him food and water.’” But he was lying,

 *If the devil appeared to you in his full regalia the way you have known him to be, you wouldn't have succumb to his advances. But he will always appear as agent of light. BEWARE.

The deceivers that Jesus warned us about are not people of the world per- se, but people from the same household of faith. Matt:24:5.

A man of God was sent to deliver a message to king Jeroboam. Against all odds, God confirmed His words in the mouth of His servant. 

God however gave a clear instruction to this man of God which he obeyed. 

When the king saw that he is a true prophet of God, he tried to offer  him a reward, but this man of God vehemently rejected the offer. 

But the man of God replied to the king, “Even if you were to offer me half of your house, I wouldn’t go with you, and I’m sure not going to eat even a piece of bread or drink water in this place,1King 13:8 .

His reason for the rejection was very clear too -  because the LORD commanded me specifically, ‘You are not to eat bread, drink water, or return by the way that you came to arrive here!’” 1King 13:9 ISV.

At times, it is  easy to say no to temptation when it is obvious it is coming from the enemy's camp. 

However,  this man of God who had rejected the King's offer couldn't stand his ground when a supposed senior prophet accosted him with a message from an angel. (1 Kings 13:11-19).

It is important for you to know God for yourself so you will not be deceived by every "thus sayeth the Lord "coming from those who call themselves prophet of God.

The only way to be strengthened against the wiles of the ever-increasing prophets of lies parading themselves as prophets of God is to know God for yourself. 

Through flattery he will corrupt those who act wickedly toward the covenant, but people who know their God will be strong and do exploits .Daniel 11:32.


Bible Reading:1 Kings 13:1-34..

 PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father God,  I receive the grace to watch and pray so that I will not fall into temptation.

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