God's Glory Church

“As the Lord lives, I will only say what the Lord says!” — 2 Chronicles 18:13

After the Paris Peace Conference, which ended World War I, French Marshal Ferdinand Foch bitterly remarked, “This is not peace. It is a truce for twenty years.” Foch’s view contradicted the popular belief that this terrible conflict would be “the war to end all wars.” Twenty years and two months later, World War II broke out. Foch was right.

Many years ago, Micah, the only true prophet of God in the region at that time, consistently prophesied dire military consequences for Israel (2 Chron. 18:7). In contrast to him, four hundred false prophets of King Ahab prophesied victory. One of Ahab’s officials said to Micaiah: “These are the words of those prophets – with one voice they announce good to the king. Let your word be like that of each of them – and you will speak well” (v. 12).

Micah answered: “I will only speak what the Lord says” (v. 13). And he prophesied about “Israel scattered on the mountains like sheep without a shepherd” (v. 16). Micah was right. The Arameans killed Ahab, and his army scattered (vv. 33-34; 1 Kings 22:35-36).

As followers of Jesus, we share a message that goes against conventional wisdom. Jesus said: “No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). Many do not like this message. As people say, it is too exclusive. However, Christ brings a message of hope that is all-encompassing. He welcomes everyone who turns to Him.

If the Spirit prompts you to say or do something, how do you do it with love? When have your own assumptions needed God’s testing?

Heavenly Father, please give me the wisdom to discern Your truth.

Author: Tim Gustavson