“But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God’s interest, but man’s.” (Matthew 16:23, NASB)
Jesus was so familiar with His Father’s voice that He easily recognized Satan speaking even though the voice came from Peter. We, too, must become intimately familiar with our Lord’s voice that we readily identify the enemy’s voice even when it is coming from a friend.
As you and I read God’s Word and listen for His voice in prayer, our soul comes to know the tone and truth of our Savior’s words. Time spent listening to the Lord God can prevent you from spending time listening to lies.
