Word for the Day

The Bible says that God is a jealous God. That statement became clear to me as I slept and the Lord ministered to my spirit this morning. I never knew why certain statements set off an alarm in my spirit. Things such as, ‘you’re my favorite pastor.’ I have told people not to say that to me, and I would give many reasons why. This morning it became clear to me why: It’s because we are held accountable for every idle word. The moment I say something God will put those things to the test. Even 1 John 4:1 tells us to ‘test the spirits.’ Not only will the statement be put to the test, but the person will also be put to the test, so I have taught my people not to tell me those things. At the moment we are joking and laughing, and giving our reasons why we say those things. We all like to be bragged on, patted on the back, and encouraged in what we are doing. Even I enjoy being bragged on. But, I understand a little better now. I know now the ‘alarm’ is the statement that was made is about to be tested somehow. Some are strong enough to stand the testing, and some are not. But either way, it's going to be put to the test. I have heard, ‘I love my church,’ ‘I love my pastor,’ ‘Lord, I want to go to work for you,’ ‘I want to be used,’ ‘I want to preach,’ ‘I love you,’ (even this is my favorite verse), and the list goes on.
All idle words will be tested. I don't know the complete answers to all the questions, but I do know God is a jealous God. I have lost too many friends over the years and I understand better now it's because of the testing. I think it would be best if we all just kept our focus on God. He said, ‘I am the Lord your God...you shall have no other Gods before me.’ Why don't we just admit we have been wrong about a lot of things and tell Him we need Him more than ever and turn our attention back on Him? Maybe it's as simple as saying, ‘Lord I can't even speak without you, forgive me if I mess it up.’
Exodus 20:1-19