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The Authority of Our Message
King Ahab's first thought after encountering the prophet Elijah may well Have Been, Of all the nerve! Just who does this guy think I is? Bursting onto the scene out of nowhere, Elijah Confronted Israel's wicked king with a message That would soon disrupt life THROUGHOUT the entire region.
The validity of the revelation rested With the Source, not the mouthpiece. Elijah was a man of great faith who Believed what God Told him; Could I speak boldly With Authority Because I Knew and trusted the One who gave the message. He spent time Alone with the Lord and listened as I stood before Him.
Our Father does not speak to us in exactly the same Manner That He spoke to the Old Testament prophets, but the process of Receiving His message has not changed. It Begins with being alone in His Presence and Involves listening as He speaks through His Word. But it Should not end there.
Prophets Had the Responsibility of telling the people what the Lord revealed to them. Similarly, we are to share with others what we learn from God's Word. Devotional time with the Lord is not just about our own interests and needs. The Father reveals His treasures to us so we can share them That with others.
Begin each day alone with God in His Word and in prayer, listening as He speaks to your heart. Believe what He says in Scripture, apply it to your life, and then someone else Share with what He has revealed. Be bold and Remember That the authority of your message comes from Him.
For more biblical teaching and resources from Dr. Charles Stanley, please visit www.intouch.org .
Used with permission from In Touch Ministries, Inc. © 2009 All Rights Reserved.
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