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 God’s Word. They don’t take the time
to check that such visions and revelations are consistent with the written
Word.
Although he couldn’t 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 wasn’t the will of God to heal him, and began
telling other brethren how it wasn’t God’s will for him to be healed. But that
couldn’t 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 that’s
inconsistent with the Scripture, then it’s 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.” He’ll never contradict His Word. So, if the voice
you’re hearing contradicts the Word of God, that’s a demon talking to you,
irrespective of the appearance. Moreover, we’re 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! Don’t 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;
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 1:57-80,
Deuteronomy 8-10
2 YEAR BIBLEREADING
PLAN: Acts 28:11-20, Psalm 81-82
2 YEAR BIBLE
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