Good Morning Sunshine! Don’t Believe Every Thing You Hear And See! Test The Spirits And Know Whether They Are Of God!

1 John 4:1–3 NKJV ~ “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. [2] By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, [3] and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.”

You want to be able to tell if something or someone is of God! Know your Word! This scripture tells you exactly how to discern that, but you have to be ready to accept the truth!

So many times, we forget that God and the Holy Spirit teaches us constantly about how many other spiritual forces reside in our world and that we need to pay attention to them and pray. You see them as distant and supernatural forces that are nowhere near you, but I want you to know that they are closer than you think, pay attention! These forces exist in your everyday life, racism and favoritism, just to name a few, but there are many more forces in the world, and they go against everything that God stands for! Whatever God hates you should hate to (Proverbs 6:16–19) and what He loves you should love, (Proverbs 15:9)! The Word of God is clear on these two things!

So, God has given you clear instructions on what to do and how to do it. Let’s look at verses 2 and 3; this is how you can recognize the Spirit of God:

1. Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God.

2. But every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God.

God made this plan and simple, He didn’t use any big words, He wanted to make sure that you understood exactly what He was saying to you. Everything rests on Jesus. If the spirit acknowledges that Jesus is Lord and is from God, then you know it’s the truth. But, if the spirit fails to acknowledge Jesus, who is from God, then it’s not from God, but rather, is the “spirit of the antichrist.”

Three Steps for Testing Spirits

1.Do Not Believe Every Spirit: Study your Word to learn what it says. Remember, everything that sounds good isn’t good. Matthew 7:15 warns us, “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” Sometimes what looks good is just poison wrapped up.

2.Test the Spirits: Study your Word to understand the truth. Every spirit must pass the “Jesus test.” False spirits will try to implant their lies into your heart so that you speak their lies aloud. You must test them against the Word of God.

3.Prevail Over False Spirits: Study your Word to strengthen your faith. To reject the lies of false spirits and embrace the truth of Jesus, you need a changed heart. Ask yourself: What does your heart reflect the truth or a lie?

Because of what Jesus did over 2,000 years ago, you don’t have to fight the battle, the war has been won and three days later, He was raised up and that same Spirit now lives inside of you and because of this you don’t have to fear any false spirit, for God has saved you and He is protecting you. Romans 8:11. You live in a spiritual world, everything you see is not always black and white, sometimes you have to look in between. But the supernatural is not always from God! You cannot believe everything that you see and hear! You can’t believe every spirit because some of them are liars, some you can tell right away and some try to dress it up, but God knows them all and He gave you His Word and His Spirit to help you discern them. Be mindful of ravenous wolves trying to dress in sheep’s clothing! When you know your Word and are connected to the true Source, the Vine, the Holy Spirit will show you the difference, their fruit will give them away. And don’t worry, every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. You just be sure of your fruit! (Matthew 7:15-19)!

God’s Word is clear: you must examine every spirit, testing them to determine whether they confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. Verse 2 outlines the foundation of truth: “Every spirit that acknowledges Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God.” This acknowledgment affirms the reality of Jesus’ divine incarnation, central to your faith. But in contrast, any spirit that denies this truth no matter how appealing or convincing it may appear is not from God and it opposes God’s purposes and bears the spirit of the Antichrist. This discernment requires you to be vigilant as a prayer warrior! Trust God’s Word and His Spirit! Remember, beloved, not every spirit is from God, but His Spirit will always lead you to the truth! Through the power of Christ and the wisdom of God’s Word, you can walk confidently and victoriously, knowing that you are equipped to discern the truth and to live by that same truth boldly for God!

Let’s Pray:

Thank You Father. Thank You for this brand-new day, Father, I desire more of You and Your Word. Father, I want to be filled with Your Spirit like never before. Father, I seek Your Wisdom and Understanding today, fill me with Your Power from on high. Father, help me to know Your Word over every word that I hear and that I will not follow the lie of the false. Father, I thank You for Your discernment and clarity to speak exactly what You say, and I thank You molding and preparing the heart of the person that You will put in my path today, may they receive the Your Word and believe in it that their lives be changed! Father, my heart is in a posture and position of prayer that I may be in Your Presence, day in and day out. Father, I pray that Your Spirit will be imparted into me and others and that we will never be the same. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

Blessings…

Love, Minister Jean