May 31: YOUR WORD? GOD'S WORD?

If you don’t think God has a confrontational style, don’t read the following words from Jeremiah 44:28 (NIV) “those who escape the sword and return to the land of Judah from Egypt will be very few. Then the whole remnant of Judah who came to live in Egypt will know whose word will stand: mine or theirs?” There is a classic confrontation between God and man. What will you do about the Word of God? Where is your foundation, on your word or on God’s Word?
The Israelites of Prophet Jeremiah’s time made a terrible mistake and it cost them dearly. They listened to their own words. Their own words were more pleasing to their hearing. They only listened to their own opinions. They should have known God’s word was true and unchanging.
Isaiah 55:11 (NIV) has God speaking “so is my word that goes out of my mouth: it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
Children should listen to what their parents say unless the parents are speaking contrary to the Word of God. Youth should listen to what their teachers are saying unless the teachers are speaking contrary to the Word of God. People should listen to their advisers unless their advisers are speaking contrary to the Word of God.
Many people are on a path of self-destruction by quoting as their source of truth someone who is not the source. Jesus said “Heaven and earth may pass away, but my words will never pass away.” (Matthew 23:35 NIV)
Jesus’ words have stood the test of time. When you need advice, guidance, or direction, go to the Bible. If you don’t know where to look, ask a friend to show you a pertinent passage. Read it for yourself. Ask God to make it clear to you. His Word will stand every test.

“Father, there is so much reading material and so many books being
published; they all can’t be truth. I ask for discernment from You. Amen”