Today we live in a world of information. Everything we hear or see is based on information made available to us through the media.
We are responsible for interpreting this information and drawing appropriate conclusions.
I cannot emphasize enough how important the gifts of the SPIRIT are, and in this case the gifts of a word of knowledge, a word of wisdom and the gift of discerning spirits. 1 Corinthians 12
Divine revelation and correct interpretation are most important for standing in faith.
Watch and listen to the news and pray that God will reveal the truth to you. What God then shows you will increase your faith and trust in Him and give you strength to hold fast to His promises.
Every day we hear news that on the one hand gives us some encouragement and on the other predicts a very negative future.
Unfortunately, the negative overshadows today's news coverage. Driven by fear and doubt, such reporting leaves the wrong impression.
So it is important to have people who are not driven by fear and doubt, and who can communicate the things they hear and see in a positive way.
People like Joshua and Caleb who were part of the scouting team that explored the Promised Land. When Kaleb heard the negative things reported by the other 10 on the team, he understood immediately that this way of reporting would leave the wrong impression. In Numbers 13.30 states that "He tried to keep calm and said, 'Let's go and conquer the country; we are strong enough for that.'"
This was a proclamation of their faith! They had the same facts as the other 10 men, but a very different attitude, and therein lies the difference!
They saw through the eyes of faith. They did not get carried away by the others, but immediately made it known that they were strong enough to conquer the land.
How you look at things can make all the difference in how you stand in faith.
The 10 scouts said 31'We cannot possibly stand up to that people; they are far too strong.' 32They spread among the people all kinds of rumors.
Suddenly the people they saw were ten times bigger and felt as small as grasshoppers!
Which message do you think people accepted? The one that was full of rumors!
Today is no different. There are rumors everywhere that are not true. And it is left to us to determine what the truth is!
And we can only succeed through the insights God gives us! Through prayer and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
At John 16.13 says: "The Spirit of truth will, when he comes, show you the way to the full truth. He will not speak for himself, but he will say what he hears and make known to you what is to come.
The Spirit of God is going to make known to us what is to come.... Have you heard Him speak today? Have you heard Him say what the future will bring? Have you heard the voice that says: "All things can be handled by Christ, Who gives you strength?" Philippians 4.13
I think you are beginning to understand what we are dealing with.
