1 John 5:20 (KJV) 

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

As believers, we are called to discern what is truly from God and what isn’t. So how can we tell? It can feel overwhelmign at times because there are many voices in the world, and not all of them are aligned with the truth of the gospel.

It's actually very simple. What comes from God will always revolve around Jesus and the gospel.

1 John 5:20 tells us that Jesus, the Son of God, has come to give us understanding so that we may know Him who is true. If something or someone is truly from God, it will always point back to Jesus Christ and the gospel of salvation. The gospel is the message that Jesus died for our sins, rose from the dead, and reconciled us back to God. If a person, teaching, or message does not revolve around this truth, it’s a clear sign that it is not from God.

God’s truth always centers on the gospel. This means that anything truly from God will align with the core message that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. It will reflect the truth that Jesus has already done the work to reconcile us back to God, and that there is nothing left for us to do except believe.

There are many voices and teachings that claim to be from God but are filled with additional requirements, works-based righteousness, or philosophies that are far from the simple truth of the gospel. But the truth is this: anything truly from God will proclaim the finished work of Jesus, that salvation is secure, and that we are already reconciled to God.

For example, how do we know if a person is sent from God? Or how to know if this new career is a blessing from God?

This is how you can tell if a person or career is truly from God.

A message from God will always exalt Jesus Christ. If it's a significant other, they will always think about God's heart first above all else. They will be inclined to accept the word of God above their thoughts. For a career or job, it will provide an opportunity to preach the gospel. A place where you can connect with others who may not know God but are willing to at least hear the gospel. It will always point back to Jesus.

If it’s from God, it speaks of grace and faith alone.

I hope we can all move boldly with the gospel. If you want a happier relationship or career, it must be gospel centered. It must be Jesus centered and spiritual life centered.

There can be challanges but we should be fighting for the gospel rather than our own selfish feelings/desires. I believe that if we move with the gospel as the main focus in our lives, God will direct us to the right people and career choices.

Amen!