On Saturday morning, I had about a 30 minute conversation with a parent who read an online article. Obviously, I was out of the loop since I had not heard about any of the details he mentioned. Later on in the evening, I talked to a woman who had a daughter at the school referenced in this piece. When I followed the 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 principle to get to the truth of this matter, I realized I should rely on divine revelation; not human intuition.
Unfortunately, too many people believe what they see on the news or hear from people they trust. The busyness of life, hectic pace of society and local distractions have led most people to become lazy, not testing the information they encounter. Therefore, half truths and opinions have replaced facts as reality, like an oasis of lies in the desert.
According to Romans 10:17, faith comes from hearing the message, which is Christ, the word of God. The more people can set time aside to withdraw to a secluded place like Jesus in Luke 4:42, they can develop an intimate relationship with God. When you add worship to your weekly schedule, Romans 12:1, divine revelation can break through in the form of a message, sense of peace or a rhema, a word from the Lord in your heart. Slow down today, find a quiet place and listen to the word of the Lord so that you will know God’s will for your life, Romans 12:2.
by Jay Mankus
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