THE CALL TO LIVE UNDER THE COVERING OF TRUTH By: Major Frank Materu
Key Scripture
“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” — John 8:32
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Introduction
This lesson explores the profound and urgent spiritual call for believers to remain under the covering of God’s Truth in a world saturated with lies, fear, confusion, and deceptive voices. The prophetic message given reveals a dramatic contrast between two spiritual coverings: the covering of the Holy Spirit, which leads into life, truth, peace, and clarity; and the covering of the world, which is rooted in fear, manipulation, deception, and spiritual death. The world’s systems are driven by agendas that oppose the knowledge of God, and these systems operate under the influence of darkness. Whenever a believer consumes the world’s narratives more than God’s Word, they open themselves to torment, anxiety, and spiritual instability.
Yet God, in His mercy, has provided believers with the Good News of Jesus Christ—a message of salvation, hope, freedom, and eternal life. Through this Good News, those who once walked in darkness have been brought into the marvelous light of Christ. The Good News reveals that Jesus Saves. It declares that life is found in Him. It proclaims that truth is not relative, flexible, or shaped by culture, but absolute and eternal in the person of Jesus Christ. It is this Truth that liberates the soul, stabilizes the mind, and anchors the believer in a world that is shaking.
This lesson examines the spiritual significance of choosing God’s covering over the world’s covering. It analyzes the consequences of listening to worldly voices, the deception behind worldly news, and the dangers of demonic influence in media and leadership. It also addresses the persecution that comes upon those who stand for truth, the preservation of the remnant, and the sovereignty of God in all generations. Throughout this study, the believer is encouraged to keep their focus on God, to remain steadfast in faith, and to rely on the leading of the Holy Spirit rather than the ever-changing disturbances of the world.
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THE WORLD’S COVERING OF FEAR AND DECEPTION
The message reveals that the world’s news system carries a death covering, built on lies and manipulative fabrications. Many who report what they call “latest news” are unable to speak the truth because they are not aligned with truth. Their voices are shaped by worldly influences, driven by agendas that seek to corrupt minds and weaken spiritual discernment. Those who immerse themselves in such news find themselves filled with fear and emotional unrest.
“For the whole world lieth in wickedness.” — 1 John 5:19
The world’s system thrives on fear, chaos, and confusion. Fear sells, and fear controls. The enemy uses the world’s voices to create uncertainty and to disconnect people from faith. This is why continuous exposure to worldly voices produces worry, anxiety, torment, and a sense of helplessness. The believer must recognize that the world cannot provide peace, because it does not possess peace. True peace is the fruit of the Spirit, not the product of human institutions.
“There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.” — Isaiah 48:22
When a person depends on the world as their source of truth, they are bound to collapse inwardly, because the world offers no spiritual stability. It offers illusions but not substance. It offers information but not transformation. It offers noise but not truth. This is why believers are warned not to feed their spirits with the world’s voices but to guard their minds diligently.
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LIVING UNDER THE COVERING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The prophetic message calls believers to rejoice and be thankful that through Christ, they can live under the covering of the Holy Spirit. This covering leads into all truth, protects from deception, and guides the believer in paths of righteousness. The Spirit brings clarity where the world brings confusion, peace where the world brings fear, and life where the world brings death.
“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth.” — John 16:13
Living under the Spirit’s covering means choosing to hear God above all other voices. It means allowing the Word to shape perspective, decisions, emotions, and direction. The believer who walks in the Spirit does not react like the world, because they are guided by a higher reality. Their peace does not come from circumstances but from the indwelling presence of God. Their joy is not determined by human reports but by divine truth.
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.” — Isaiah 26:3
Under the Spirit’s covering, the believer is empowered to remain stable even when the world is shaken. The Spirit teaches discernment, enabling believers to recognize falsehood, reject deception, and cling to truth. This is the blessedness of living under God’s protective and life-giving covering.
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THE MIND WARFARE: WORLDLY NEWS VS. SPIRITUAL TRUTH
A central warning in the message is the danger of allowing the world’s news to shape one’s outlook. Those who feed constantly on negative reports become vexed and tormented within. Their minds are bombarded by fears about the future and overwhelmed by uncertainty. This is not the will of God for His people.
“God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7
The mind is a battleground. Whatever occupies the mind governs the heart, and whatever governs the heart directs the path. The enemy uses worldly voices to weaken faith and distract believers from spiritual focus. God calls believers to fix their minds on Him, on His Word, and on the truth of Christ, for truth brings peace and stability. The world’s information drains spiritual strength, but God’s truth replenishes it.
“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” — Colossians 3:2
The believer must therefore practice spiritual discipline by choosing carefully what to listen to and what to reject. The voice of God must always be higher than any human voice.
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THE COST OF STANDING FOR TRUTH
The message acknowledges that those who boldly stand for the Good News will face persecution. The wicked despise truth because truth exposes darkness. Throughout history, righteous people have been slandered, misrepresented, and attacked simply because they refused to compromise.
“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” — 2 Timothy 3:12
Those who stand for righteousness should not be surprised when they face resistance. The enemy always attempts to silence the voices of truth. Yet God strengthens those who stand firm. Persecution is not a sign of defeat but a mark of divine approval. It is proof that one is aligned with Christ.
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:10
Persecution is temporary, but its reward is eternal. The faithful must endure, knowing that God sees, knows, and vindicates.
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THE TRUTH CANNOT BE DESTROYED
A strong proclamation in the message is that the Truth “marches on in triumph.” Human institutions, corrupt systems, and demonic influences cannot silence the Word of God. They may attack messengers, but they cannot stop the message.
“Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” — Matthew 24:35
Every attempt in history to suppress the truth has failed. The reason is spiritual: truth is eternal because God is eternal. Truth does not depend on human approval. It does not require cultural acceptance. It stands on its own authority because it originates from God. For this reason, truth will reach every generation, and God will always raise voices to proclaim it.
“The word of God is not bound.” — 2 Timothy 2:9
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THE DECEPTION OF WICKED LEADERS AND ANTICHRIST AGENDAS
The message warns that those who choose lies and liars will be destroyed under the same lies they embraced. Wicked leaders who reject truth lead multitudes into deception and spiritual collapse. Scripture testifies that when the wicked rule, oppression increases.
“When the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” — Proverbs 29:2
Such leaders operate under antichrist influence, promoting agendas that oppose God and encourage moral decay. But even in such times, God uses the chaos to awaken hearts. Many begin to seek truth when they realize the emptiness of worldly systems.
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.” — Isaiah 60:1
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THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD OVER ALL EVENTS
The message makes it clear that God remains in control even when the wicked rise. No power on earth can overthrow His authority. Even the actions of evil leaders ultimately fulfill His purposes, though they do not realize it.
“The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.” — Psalm 103:19
Those who attack the righteous will face divine judgment. Their temporary success will not shield them from eternal consequence. While they boast in their wickedness, their end is destruction, and their legacy is shame. God sees everything, and He repays justly.
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked.” — Galatians 6:7
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THE REMNANT WHO REMAIN FAITHFUL
The prophetic message closes with hope. No matter how dark the world becomes, God has a remnant who will remain faithful. These are the ones who choose truth over lies, righteousness over compromise, and obedience over convenience. They refuse to bow to the pressures of culture and choose instead to honor Christ boldly.
“Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.” — Romans 11:5
The remnant will be rewarded. They will hear the words of Christ:
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:21
They will walk with Christ in glory, having overcome the world by the power of truth.
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SUMMARY
This lesson teaches that believers must choose between the covering of truth and the covering of the world. The world’s news brings fear, confusion, and spiritual death because it is rooted in deception. God calls His people to live under the covering of the Holy Spirit, where peace, guidance, and clarity abound. Truth cannot be destroyed, and believers must stand firm even in persecution. Though wicked leaders rise and deception increases, God remains sovereign and preserves a faithful remnant.
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CONCLUSION
The choice before every believer is clear: to be shaped by the world’s voices or by God’s truth. The covering of truth brings life, freedom, and spiritual stability. The covering of the world brings fear, confusion, and death. God calls His people to listen to His Spirit, walk in righteousness, and remain steadfast in truth. Those who do will overcome the world and inherit eternal life.
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THE CALL TO ACTION
Turn your ears away from the world’s noise and tune your heart to the voice of the Spirit. Seek truth daily through Scripture. Pray for discernment. Reject fear, embrace faith, and declare the Good News of Jesus boldly. Stand firm in righteousness and keep your focus on God, for He alone is worthy.
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FINAL WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Do not be afraid of the rising darkness. The covering of God is stronger than the voices of the world. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Walk in the Spirit. Stand in truth. You are not alone. God is with you, guiding, strengthening, and preserving you until the end.
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SALVATION PRAYER
“Lord Jesus, I come before You today acknowledging that I need You. I confess my sins and ask for Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for me and rose again for my salvation. I choose Your truth over the lies of the world. Cover me with Your Holy Spirit, guide me into all truth, and make me Your own. I surrender my life to You completely. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
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