MAY 26, Isaiah 43:11

“Look at this!” Isaac held the newspaper in front of his mother’s face. She backed away a few inches and saw the headline: “Thousands in USA Attend Rally for Self-Proclaimed Christ.” Isaac spoke again. “How can anybody believe that?” he asked. “Everyone knows that only Jesus is the Christ—the only Savior.”

Mom reached for her wallet as they prepared to leave for the mall. “No, Isaac,” she said. “Many people have no idea who Jesus is.” Their first stop was at a bank. As they waited in line, they heard the teller talking with a customer. “Sir, do you know where you got this?” asked the teller as he held out a fifty-dollar note.

“No, I can’t remember” replied that man. “At my store we take them in every day. Is something wrong with that one?” “There may be,” replied the teller. “We’ve been warned that counterfeit bills are being circulated in this area. Our manager will need to check this.”

When Isaac and his mother got up to the counter, Isaac spoke to the teller. “How did you know that was a counterfeit bill?” The teller smiled at him. “Well, I don’t know for sure, but part of our training is to study bills, and I’ve handled and examined them for years,” he said. “When you’re well-acquainted with the real ones, it’s easier to spot the counterfeits.”

When they left the bank, Isaac was thoughtful as he studied a dollar note. Then he snapped his fingers. “I’ve got it!” He turned to his mother. “People are fooled by men claiming to be the Christ because they don’t know the real Savior.” “You’re right.” Mom nodded. “If we’re well - acquainted with the real Christ through studying His Word and talking with Him, we’re less likely to be led astray by false teachers or others who claim to be Christ.”

So Isaac, I will help you with Bible study so you’ll know what God says and won’t be fooled by Satan.

Thought: Do you know Jesus Christ—the only Savior of the world?

 Prayer: Heavenly Father, may I start today to learn more about Jesus, to read His Word, and to pray more often! May I get to know Him well, then I won’t be easily fooled by teachers who present counterfeit christs. In Jesus’ name, amen.