God speaks against “those who prophesy out of their own imagination ... who follow their own spirit” (Ezekiel 13:2-3). In the face of such false prophets, we must pray, “Save me, O Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues” (Psalm 120:2).
How does the Lord save us from lying lips and deceitful tongues? He
leads us to the One who is the Truth, our Lord Jesus Christ “who serves
in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man” (Hebrews 8:2).
How does Jesus save us from lying lips and deceitful tongues? This is
what He does: “I will put My laws in their minds and write them on
their hearts” (Hebrews 8:10).
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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