ASLC Devotions -- Thursday

1 John 4:1-2 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God; for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God.

How am I supposed to know who is speaking God's will when lots of people claim to know God's will? "Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God." 

A seminary professor once said that if you have a problem with another person... especially any of the -isms... racism, sexism, homophobism, classism, etc... then really you've got a problem with Jesus Christ on the cross. Because Jesus died on the cross for everyone. Jesus died on the cross for the people who don't look like you or think like you. Jesus died on the cross and, if you have a problem with someone else, what you're saying is "Jesus, how dare you die for her?"

If someone claims to speak for God and what they say would negate Jesus sacrifice for another person, then it's a lie. It's a false prophet. It's a false spirit. Reject it. Cling to the faith that Jesus Christ opened his arms on the cross for everyone. Simple. End of story.

In Christ,
Pastor Seth

Join us for worship Sunday morning at 8:30 and 11. We will celebrate Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation) at the 11:00 service. See you then!
Sunday afternoon between 3 and 5 pm, we will hold a "Trunk or Treat" event in our parking lot. Bring your kids and pass the word - a safe place to trick or treat from several cars!