# 1 Kings 20 #soap ## Title: We Know the Truth ## Scripture: (1 Kings 20:40-41) Well, it just so happened that while your servant was doing this and that, he disappeared.” The king of Israel said to him, “Your punishment is already determined by your own testimony.” The prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized he was one of the prophets. (NET) ## Observation: Many times in the Bible, people will use a story to get someone’s opinion about a situation. Then, they will reveal that the story is the same thing happening in their own lives. This means they know better or know what to do. This happened in the life of David, and it happened here. This is something used in counseling situations. The reality is that we usually know what to do with the tasks and issues in our own lives much more than we realize. We just need them reframed so we can see them in a different light. This prophet disguised himself so he could help the king see what he had done. He was self-justified from his point of view. However, when he stepped back, he could see that he had not obeyed the Lord. This can be difficult. If you are dealing with an issue you do not understand, detach and step back. Think about it from the point of view of someone else asking your advice. You might be surprised that God has already given you the wisdom to know what to do. The hard part is doing it. ## Application: Take a moment and ask for God’s wisdom. Then, step back and see your problems through a new lens. You might find you have more answers than you thought and more to thank God for than you realized. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, that more is going right in our lives than we often realize.