FAITH CAPSULE: The spirit of lie is an agent of the devil; it is a demonstration of lack of transparency.

Acts 5:1-11

In any relationship that lacks transparency, termination triumphs. Whenever there is a hidden agenda in any relationship, such relationship will be exposed to the devils’ agenda. The only agenda of the devil is to take away life from where there is life; to destroy all that is meant to be beautiful. Whenever any relationship such as marriage, fellowship among brethrens or a business relationship begins to entertain lack of transparency such relationship is set for termination. As a believer, operating in hidden agenda will result to permanent termination. The story of Ananias and his wife Sapphira depict what hidden agenda can do in the life of a believer or unbeliever. “But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. But Peter said, ’Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?’”(Acts 5:1-3)There was no reason for Ananias and Sapphira to lie; it was their possession, but they lied about the proceeds they received. The spirit of lie is an agent of the devil; it is a demonstration of lack of transparency. Does this speak to you in any area of your relationship? Among the believers today, some of the most common identities are deception, lying and manipulation. As a child of God, we are not to be a part of any of those identities. Integrity holds firm before God and it does not matter how often a claimed believer has been getting away with deception, lying and manipulation because the one that catches up with such believer could be the one that terminates a believer from the ground of calling. In the case of Ananias and Sapphira, it is possible that it was not their first time, but their last time came with an irreversible termination. Transparency is very crucial in any relationship because it is a bond that binds a relationship together. Where there is transparency, there will be working and walking in agreement. Amos 3:3, “Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?”Just as there is power in agreement that brings forth result, there is also power that brings forth termination where there is lack of transparency. It is worth it for us to always play our part and not copy from that which does not represent God. Are you relating without transparency? If you have been getting away without transparency, it is time to ask God for deliverance from the steps or walk which causes one to get terminated.

Prayer for today: Ask for deliverance from every walk that leads to termination.