Disobedience

Scripture: I Kings 13:26 "When the prophet heard the report, he said, 'It is the man of God who disobeyed the Lord's command. The Lord has fulfilled his word by causing the lion to attack and kill him."

Observation: The old prophet, that had deceived the man of God, by telling him a lie covered up with a so called prophecy! What is interesting is the response from the old prophet. He does not say of his own sin in deceiving him; though one would think his own conscience must smite him for it.

Application: This is shocking to me! We must obey God before we obey a human being. We God speaks we have to listen and obey, if not we can see what will happen. There are so many people that are these so called prophets, that humans would rather listen too, than listen to God himself. Also, when we prophesy, we must be careful not to lead someone astray…which happens all the time. We also must be careful who we appoint as leaders!

Prayer: God I pray that I will always listen to you first and not be swayed from your words. I ask that you help me be a man after your own heart that follows your ways. Holy Spirit draw me, lead me, and speak to me clearly, so I know whether or not I am being lied to by a so called prophet. In Jesus Name! Amen!