Renowned psychic Sidney Friedman claims 72 percent of his predictions materialize. One of his most controversial for 2014 was that Texas would turn “blue” – in other words, Texans would begin voting predominately Democrat. It didn’t happen…though Friedman doesn’t really count that one against his record due to its improbability.

But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be.

Luke 1:29

When Mary, a young Jewish woman, found herself in the presence of one proclaiming a miraculous message from God forecasting unimaginable events, she held herself back. She did not rashly announce to the world that she would be Mother to the Messiah. Mary carefully considered the implications of the message. Likely, she understood Deuteronomy 18: the words of God’s true prophets will be fulfilled every time with no error.

Looking forward to this New Year, be wise like Mary. As many profess to see an inevitable future path for America, pray today that faithful and diligent citizens will become skilled listeners. Test every new thing you hear in the coming year against God’s written Word. He will never, not even once, send a message to you or anyone else that contradicts the Bible.

Recommended Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-22