Verse from 1 Kings

“因为有耶和华的话对我说：‘你在那里不可吃饭喝水，也不可从你去的原路回来。’””

列王纪上 13:17 

“I have been told by the word of the Lord: ‘You must not eat bread or drink water there or return by the way you came.’ ””

1 Kings 13:17 

Listening to the wrong voice can have consequences for us all. When God sent a man to Bethel to speak on His behalf, He gave explicit instructions for him to not eat or drink while there, nor return home by the same route (1 Kings 13:9). 

When King Jeroboam invited him to share a meal, the prophet declined, following God’s command. When an older prophet extended an invitation to dine, the man initially declined, but relented and ate when his elder deceived him, saying an angel told him it was okay.

We can trust God completely. His words are our path to life; we are wise to listen and obey.

Thank You, Lord, 

for speaking to me through Your Word. 

Help me to tune my ears to Your voice and obey.