Introduction: Do you need a word from the Lord? How can we get that Word? Obviously, today our Lord speaks thru His Word. However, there are false voices to discern.

Todays devotion explores that dilemma.

“Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Inquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day” (1 Kings 22:5).

1. False Prophets speaking lies! (1Kings 22:6)

“Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king.”

These were “Yes men.” And they were wrong. But the leader, King Ahab wanted his ears tickled instead of straight forward unadulterated TRUTH! Honestly, do you want the truth even if it hurts?

Usually we do not!

Why? Because it cramps our style; i.e. it cuts to the heart.

2. True Prophets speaking Truth! (1Kings 22:7-8)

“And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him? 8 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil.”

People are living in a realm of delusion…..tell lies, want lies….believe lies.

Jesus Christ said it would be that way just before His return.

How soon do you think it will be ?

3. Expect Persecution when speaking Truth! (1Kings 22:27-28)

“And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace. 28 And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you.”

Micaiah was right! The false prophets were wrong. 

Conclusion: Can you tell the difference between the truth and lies? The Word of God is our lie detector!