Truth and Discernment

Jesus Christ gives truth and discernment! Satan gives lies and deception! To walk safely through the mine fields that Satan has planted all around them true Christians need truth and discernment. Truth and the resulting discernment come to those who draw near to the Lord in prayer and become sanctified by truth.

I say true Christians because there are those within the Church who are not true Christians. There are ministers and members in parts of the Church who are plants by Satan. There are Christians who have come under their spell and are being drawn away from being a true follower of Jesus. If they don’t wake up they will fall away.

It has become real cloudy as to who the real people of God are. The Lord Jesus is looking for those who are loyal to Him and His word rightly divided. Therefore, He is allowing lines to be drawn to reveal who His real followers are and who will stay true to Him.

One of Satan’s main tactics is deception.  Therefore, those who want to remain true to Jesus and His word rightly divided need truth and discernment. We even need discernment about who the people of God are. There is some misunderstanding among many Christians about whom the people of God are. It is simple, the people of God are those who have believed in Jesus and forsaken all to follow Him. It is evidenced by staying true to Him and His word rightly divided. The Church that Jesus Christ is building is made up of Jews and Gentiles who have by faith believed in Jesus as their Savior and Lord and are following Him accordingly.

What about Israel? In the economy of God Israel still has a special place. All Christians should pray for the Jewish people especially that their eyes become opened to the truth of Jesus the Messiah. The real peace of Jerusalem will only come when the Prince of Peace is accepted by the Jewish people and their leaders.

At present, Christians with discernment see that there are increased attacks against true Christians, Israel and the Jewish people. These attacks are growing by leaps and bounds in the United States. They also see that while true Christians and the Jewish people are coming under increased attacks, Muslims and Islam are growing in favor and influence. This is all by design! Some who are attacking Christians are not attacking Muslims. 

In closing, remember that to walk safely through the mine fields that Satan has planted and remain true to the Lord Jesus you need truth and discernment. Truth and discernment come to those who draw near to the Lord in prayer and become sanctified by truth by studying His word.