A VOICE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS

 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near! ” For he is the one spoken of through the prophet Isaiah, who said: A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make his paths straight! ,” Matthew‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭

Considering the number of people who have podcasts, blogs, tv shows and radio programs, there is no end to the number of voices “crying in the wilderness.” So much so, it’s difficult to determine what voice to listen to.

There are many “voices” spewing lies, hate, more lies, propaganda and every other thing to twist the truth for their own purposes. I am truly astonished at the fact that some people know no bounds at what they will say and do.

We MUST seek the Lord at all times for the truth. Jesus told us “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John‬ ‭8‬:‭32‬) The Bible also says: “Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John‬ ‭14‬:‭6‬) And the Apostle Peter told us “His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. By these he has given us very great and precious promises, so that through them you may share in the divine nature, escaping the corruption that is in the world because of evil desire.” (2 Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬-‭4‬)

If we do not know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we are not going to have the discernment to know the truth from a lie. We are going to drink up every lie the “bogus media” spews out. Sadly, there are many who claim to be Christians, who are soaking in the lies and believing it all.

While this verse speaks to perversion, it still applies to any truth that is exchanged for a lie. It says: “They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served what has been created instead of the Creator, who is praised forever. Amen.” (Romans‬ ‭1‬:‭25‬) Without the Holy Spirit’s protection over our spirit, we are susceptible to exchanging truth for a lie. If you have already exchanged the truth for the lies, you need to repent.

Let us seek His face at all times and pray for a hedge of protection around our hearts and minds. Let’s surrender to His will, repent and say, “Yes Lord, Yes!”