Whose Report Should We Believe ~ Mark Balmer

Based on “What Satan Doesn’t Want You to Know” by Pastor Mark Balmer;

11/7-8/09, Message #MB395; Daily Devotional #3 – “Whose Report Should We Believe?”

Preparing the Soil (Introduction): I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (Psalm 119:11). A lot of things in the world today are not real and do not even exist, yet have somehow become part of our lives and our culture. Who is Cinderella or Tinker Bell? Although there is no record of their birth or an address where they live, most children, and even some adults, would have a lot to say about them. They exist in “fairytale land,” which some may want to believe is real. Our beliefs affect our decision making and ultimately shape our lives.

Planting and Watering the Seed (Growth): For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. (Romans 10:10) Faith comes by hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17). The type of things we hear generally affect our body, soul, and spirit. Somebody I know said she now lives in the “cartoon world” because anytime she turns on the television; all she hears is bad news – evil reports. Even if we turn off the television, there is no guarantee that all you hear will be good news! We live in a fallen world. The devil roams around the face of the earth seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). He certainly does not want anyone to hear any good news! Satan will do anything possible to prevent Christ followers from having access to God’s Word. God has promised that we will know the truth, and it shall set us free (John 8:32).

Harvesting the Crop (Action/Response): Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. (Matthew 24:35) We are certainly living in dangerous times, and believers really must ‘live dangerously’ to survive! What is God and His Word saying about you versus whom the world says you are? It is our responsibility to choose daily whose report we believe. Lay hold of all that God has for you. Study to show yourself approved unto God (2 Timothy 2:15), get acquainted with God’s Word and be prepared. With God‘s mandate, you hold the key to unlock the door to treasures for the lost.

Cultivating (Additional Reading): Romans 10:10-17