Many people speak God’s words
Few people know God’s character
Some think He is extra sweet
Some think He is mean
Some people like only certain attributes about Him
Some pick and choose the parts of Jesus’ character
that fit into their mold of what they think God should be
This all is pride
Accepting God for who He is is true humility
Many will say to Me in that day,
Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Thy name?
and in Thy name have cast out devils?
and in Thy name done many wonderful works?
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me,
ye that work iniquity. Matthew 7:22-23
I heard a lady who spoke many prophecies
about what she said is coming to pass
She said the Lord told her this and that
While some of her ideas seemed like they had some truth in them,
I did not recognize God’s character
We must learn to recognize God’s character, otherwise, we can be deceived
That is, accepting all of Who Jesus is, being able to recognize Who He is
and being able to recognize His voice when He speaks
Learn Who Jesus is
This can be done by studying the bible, reading it,
absorbing it and when you come across something
that does not set well with you, remember,
His thoughts are higher and submit yourself to God
Always love the truth
And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish;
because they received not the love of the truth,
that they might be saved. 2 Thessalonians 2:10
Anyone who does not love the Truth will perish
God will send a spirit of delusion unto them if they refuse the Truth
And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion,
that they should believe a lie: 2 Thessalonians 2:11
Always fear God
And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee,
but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all His ways, and to love Him,
and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
Deuteronomy. 10:12
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge;
a fountain of life; strong confidence; to hate evil;
the secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God,
and keep His commandments:
for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:13
Not every one that saith unto Me,
Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven;
but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 7:21
There is a Psalm that talks about uniting our heart with God
That is, keeping our heart united with God’s heart
What a beautiful thought, knowing Jesus
and learning as much about His character is a great treasure
The demons know Who He is and tremble at His name
Knowing His character is different
That is what He desires of us,
for us to really know Him and what He is all about
Those who don’t choose to learn and accept Who Jesus is
may just be turned away
or they may walk away
or betray Jesus like Judas did
Learn of Him
Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me;
for I am meek and lowly in heart:
and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29
Additional Scriptures:
The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him;
and He will shew them His covenant.
Psalm 25:14
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom:
a good understanding have all they that do His commandments:
His praise endureth for ever.
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge:
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7
And His mercy is on them that fear Him from generation to generation.
Luke 1:50
For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are My ways higher than your ways,
and My thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:9
Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore.
Psalm 105:4
Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well:
the devils also believe, and tremble.
James 2:19