“All who declare that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.”
1 John 4:15 NLT
This chapter deals with false prophets and antichrists, the test to know if a person is really of God and loving.
The good news is for us who declare Jesus is the Son of God, we have God living in us.
It is amazing to read that John writes even in his day there were many false prophets and antichrists. How much more is there today? Many! We also have many preachers accusing other men of God to be false prophets. However, this chapter gives us the means to test what manner of spirit is in a person. We cannot foolishly accept every voice as from God.
The flesh of man craves attention and modern technology gives us the means to promote. The important thing is, not how many people come to hear a preacher, but how many lives are changed. Are the listeners convicted of sin and a need to live better lives? Are they merely listeners and consumers or are they genuine disciples, being trained in righteousness?
I love to listen to stories about great men and women of old and how their life of prayer brought genuine conviction of sin and a need for a better way. This is what I want! The revival fires bring genuine change not just ears that hear and hearts of stone.
What is our God saying to us? Send your fire Lord! Amen!
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