Test!

Beloved, do not believe every spirit [speaking through a self-proclaimed prophet]; instead test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world. 1 JOHN 4:1 AMP

This is the age of information and awareness. The world is discovering amazing ways of doing things, whilst also unearthing novel ways of sinning. Slowly but steadily, what God declared as abominations are now backed up and enforced by man -made laws. Men who call God also join in the process, leading men astray and offering them palliatives whilst on the  road to hell. Men who call God may also send themselves on self imposed errands, speaking when God is silent, and seeking the applause and reward of men when God has not asked them to speak.

For all who have God living in them, we have a standard to follow and apply to all of our lives, and that is the Holy Spirit. The first reaction you must have to all you hear is to test. The fact that what is said comes to pass isn't even a proof of truth; people have learnt how to manipulate events and actions to arrive at a predetermined conclusion. It is risky basing your life on the uncertainties and unpredictability of what has been said by mortal man.

The only true test will be a testimony in your spirit that God has indeed spoken. If what is in you is not of God, how would you know if it is God that has spoken? When you have not created time or space for God to dwell in you, how does his Spirit guide you into all Truth? If you don't have Truth in you, how do you define and determine what is false? The test is not first of all experience or someone else's testimony. Don't rely on the drama and effects the world has perfected; there could be earthquakes, a fire or strong wind, yet God may not be present. It is the still, small voice that counts; the voice that calms all storms, the voice that speaks and all others shut up.

Whose voice have you been listening to? His time of favour is here.