One of the toughest scriptures for me to swallow is found in 1 Kings, chapter 13. A man of God receives the word of the Lord to go to Bethel and prophecy against the priests who were offering sacrifices to idols. He was told by God not to drink or eat in that land until his return. On his way home he meets another prophet who lies and says an angel told him to bring the man of God back to his house so he might eat bread and drink water. The man of God believes the prophet and does so. Afterward, on his trip home, he is attacked and killed by a lion. Here's the bizarre part - the prophet then went and got his body so he might mourn and bury him. At his death, he wanted buried beside the man of God he had tricked, for he knew his prophecy to be true. Go figure.
I've mulled over this for some time. In my seeking the Spirit's guidance on this text, I keep hearing, "Make sure it is My voice you listen too".
There are a lot of voices that clamor for our attention and action. There's lots of stuff we can throw ourselves into; lots of good things, helpful things, godly things. But no matter what can be done, it's important to remember what should be done. Have you heard God's voice lately? What's He whispering to you? Don't worry about what others are saying - if it opposes what you believe the Lord has spoken to you. After all, who wants to be lion food?
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At most times I think God makes it very clear what His will is. It is our willingness to satisfy our earthly desires and selfishness which blurs out His instructions. The verse where it says "Run in such a way as to get the prize." is I think very apt for this subject. Once we receive instruction from God. Make the goal clear and run to it. My humble opinion.
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