FAMILY OF FAITH MINISTRIES.
Good morning. The Peace of God be with you all. Rejoice in the Lord always. "My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them." Proverbs 3:21 NLT.
Insight: Reading a list of promotions, Emperor Paul 1 of Russia pronounced the name of a soldier as “Lieutenant Kije.” Those surrounding the emperor knew no one had that name. But no one was brave enough to correct the emperor. So, they told a lie that must have sounded like innocent fun, pretending that this nonexistent soldier was real. Eventually they invented an entire life filled with details. Distinguishing himself in battle, he was portrayed as a hero and even promoted – at least on paper. Everyone enjoyed the hoax until the emperor announced he wanted to meet this soldier. No one was brave enough to admit the truth or confess they had deceived Paul I. So, they told one more gigantic lie, announcing that Kije had died. The emperor responded, “What a pity. He was such a good officer.”
Although complete fiction, the story became well known throughout Russia, eventually inspiring a film. The story became popular because it was a satire about bureaucracy. People laughed, but it struck home. They knew how easily reputations could be manufactured and how easily lies could be told and people could be fooled.
Challenge: The world is full of people seeking to manipulate you and create clever stories designed to fool you. But be committed to prayer. Seek God’s wisdom and discernment through the Holy Spirit. Be alert for deception. Stand on the changeless principles in God’s Word.
Prayer: Father, I seek Your wisdom. Help me be on the alert and expose any form of deception. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.🙏🏼🔥🙌🏼💖
