I Kings 13:16-17
"No, I cannot," he replied. "I am not allowed to eat or drink anything here in this place. For the Lord gave me this command."
The name of this man of God is not given. Even though he's given God's messages to proclaim, and is obedient and bold to proclaim them, he still doubted his own "sure word" from God for his own conduct when this old prophet (who also is not named) lies to him to convince him to return for a meal. He did not have a clear understanding of God's character, that He would never contradict Himself ("I am not a man, I would never change My mind," see I Samuel 15:29, Numbers 23:19, Malachi 3:6 and also James 1:17). He cast doubt on his own word from the Lord in deference to this other man, and ended up disobeying the clear command of God to him. You may read this whole chapter to understand the whole story.
May we remember this unnamed prophet when we are offered a different word than we have already clearly received from God, no matter who it is that gives it. We know that even Your people can be weak in Your Word, Lord, and even mistaken in their understanding of Who You are. May we never esteem another human being over our respect and obedience to God and His Word.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
