God is cleaning house. Big time. In order to do this, He must separate the true from the false, and the pure from the profane. This can only happen when Truth is both revealed AND received.
God chose you as the first fruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
(2 Thess 2:13)
It’s not enough to desire truth. We must believe it and embrace it when it’s revealed. Jesus asked His Father to “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth” (John 17:17). He knew the only way we would be “one” with the Father would be through this sanctification process that would set us apart from all that is of the world and of the flesh. And it all starts with knowing the truth. Not perceptions, opinions, or personal preferences – but a revelation of all that is absolutely true.
Immediately after Jesus prayed this, He was led to the garden where one of his close friends betrayed Him and His band of 12 was thrown into chaos. The truth that needed to be known was shocking, painful, and costly. It caused His disciples to waiver in unbelief and cling to self-preservation. It created division within the ranks as they sought to interpret this new reality thrust upon them. It also, unexpectedly, removed the member that was not true to the cause, but given to personal gain and enemy influence.
Scripture states that the truth will set us free (John 8:32). But it first requires a circumcision of the heart – a cutting away of anything that is false and untrue. Even seeming division within the camp is not a bad thing, but a necessary work of sanctification. The faster we embrace the truth, including any pain and discomfort – the sooner we come into a true oneness of His Spirit that cannot be shaken or altered by man.
We cannot settle for compromise in order to appease. We must pursue the truth, regardless of the cost. It’s the only way to lasting freedom and the unity we so desperately need. (1 Thess 5:23)
Wanda has been in ministry for over 35 years as a worship leader, teacher, author, deliverance counselor, and speaker.
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So simple and true yet complicated by the world and our need to accepted by all. We struggle with standing true to our beliefs and standing no matter what the cost.
Hello Wanda,
Been listening to your Prophetic words for some time now…balanced and true, always leaning into the Fathers heart …appreciate you!
Interesting word you have brought here…very important when Truth is revealed to not just say wow that’s good etc. BUT to come into agreement with it ,(the Truth), then something happens deep inside where one is actually transformed by the revelation .I have had this experience several times over the 25years walking with the Spirit of the Lord.
You are a blessing to the body!
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So simple and true yet complicated by the world and our need to accepted by all. We struggle with standing true to our beliefs and standing no matter what the cost.
I love the title! I been saying this for years exactly verbatim of the title of this article! I am greatly encouraged by this. Thank you Jesus!!
Hello Wanda,
Been listening to your Prophetic words for some time now…balanced and true, always leaning into the Fathers heart …appreciate you!
Interesting word you have brought here…very important when Truth is revealed to not just say wow that’s good etc. BUT to come into agreement with it ,(the Truth), then something happens deep inside where one is actually transformed by the revelation .I have had this experience several times over the 25years walking with the Spirit of the Lord.
You are a blessing to the body!
The topic amaze me because the title what I said verbatim for the last few years! Praise God!
Yes and amen! So good!!