For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. – Ephesians 2:18
God can do amazing things through his people. One example is Elisha as pointed out in “Plan of God”. Have confidence in God because He is indescribable and uncontainable. He’s made us in His image with power to be creative and productive. He leads and gives advantages to those who follow. When His followers go by His plan, the potential is there to be forever better together.
Let us join in on the praise with the song People of Heaven by Phil Wickham & Brandon Lake. Like the song says, be excited for what you’ve been given. You’re going to live forever so don’t be afraid. Rise up and show others what you’ve been given. The future in paradise is bright.
Father God makes the impossible, possible. God’s plan for us has made possible the freedom we feel and our desire to praise. We can look forward to the amazing possibilities of today because the Spirit lives in those who have accepted Christ in their heart. What was once thought impossible becomes possible … What was blocked is no longer blocked … What is unknown becomes known … What was frightening is no longer holding us back … What was unexpected becomes expected. Even the power death had over life is change because now life has power over death. *
Reading in 2 Kings 6, we note that Father God was good to Elisha as he had authority and power in the areas of physics, forecasting the future, and with healing. Our concept of God’s power grows as we see the amazing happen.
There are amazing things accomplished through God’s people. Today, we read about Elisha retrieving an axe that fell into the Jordan River. Elisha simply threw a stick at the spot where the axe sank and defying the laws of physics, the axe floated to the top. Elisha also could see future events. He knew what the enemies of Israel were going to do and gave warnings that saved Israel from disaster several times.
The king of Aram was enraged (v. 11) so he sent horses, chariots, and a strong force of men to capture Elisha. They went at night and surrounded the city (v.13). The servant of Elisha got up the next morning and saw that they had surrounded the city. The servant was fearful but Elisha had confidence because He knew God was with them. It makes all the difference when a person knows God is with them.
Elisha had confidence that he could pray and the Lord would make it happen so he prayed to give sight to those he wanted to have sight and cause blindness in those who were the enemy. There is no fear when we know the future has a happy ending. We can conquer fear because the worst that can happen is death and as a believer, death is the point when we get to be forever surrounded by His glory.
Eventually, the king of Aram mobilized his entire army and laid siege to Samaria (v. 24). This caused a great famine in the city. It was so bad that two women agreed to eat their own sons. When the king heard what had happened from one of the women, he blamed Elisha for all the pain and suffering instead of placing blame on his own lack of faithfulness to God. For not going to God for help in getting his nation out of the desperate situation.
When we see pain and suffering around us, our attitude should be to pray. Ask for help from God and put a plan in motion to make the situation better. Have confidence in God because He is indescribable and uncontainable. He’s made us in His image with power to be creative and productive. He leads and gives advantages to those who follow. When His followers go by His plan, the potential is there to be forever better together.
Father God, You are indescribable and uncontainable. Thank You for the examples from Elisha today who was able to have authority in various areas like the laws of physics, in forecasting the future, and with healing. Our concept of Your power grows when we read about and witness Your amazing power in action. We want to tap into this amazing power of Your Spirit and we have confidence that we can by praying in Jesus’ name, amen.
Photo – photo was taken at a concert of Love & The Outcome
Some golden lessons from God’s Word were written about in “Attitude of Gratitude”. An army commander named Naaman was humble and was cured of leprosy. On the other hand, Gehazi was not honest and was judged by God by giving him leprosy.
Gold is golden but truth is always truth whose value stays with you into eternity. Gold without pleasing God is not aligned with His plan. Obtain true treasure by building a life of refinement, character, and integrity. Nothing is worth more than wholeness, peace of mind, and a righteous soul.
This day with God in reading 2 Kings 5, we learn more about humility and honesty. God’s words are flawless so let us be humble with an attitude of gratitude. Wanting to know where we fall short and what we need to do.
Reading today about Naaman who was commander of the army. Through him, the Lord had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but a very proud man that had some anger issues.
Naaman had leprosy and his wife’s servant suggested to Naaman’s wife that he go to Israel to get cured. She must have known about Elisha and that he could cure Naaman. Things were set in motion for Naaman to see the king of Israel but the king rejected to cure him. Elisha told the king to send the man to him.
Elisha didn’t meet Naaman in person but gave instruction to a messenger for Naaman to wash in the Jordan River seven times. This angered Naaman because he thought Elisha would personally meet him, lay hands on him, and heal him. He was skeptical of the instructions given by the messenger.
Naaman became angry but was calmed down by his servants and took their advice to go to the Jordan. He humbled himself, washed in the Jordan seven times, and was healed. Naaman was full of gratitude towards Elisha and wanted to pay for what Elisha had done but Elisha refused to accept anything.
Elisha told Naaman to go in peace. While Naaman was on his way home, greed overtook Elisha’s servant named Gehazi. He had heard what Naaman had offered Elisha, so he went after Naaman to get the payment he had offered. He made up a story that Elisha needed a talent of silver and two sets of clothing to give to two guest.
Upon returning, Elisha told Gehazi that his spirit had been with him and knew that he was not honest with Naaman. Because of his dishonesty, God judged Gehazi by giving him leprosy.
Gold is golden but truth is always truth whose value stays with us into eternity. Gold without pleasing God is not aligned with His plan. Let us obtain true treasure by building a life of refinement, character, and integrity. Nothing is worth more than wholeness, peace of mind, and a righteous soul.
This day with You Lord, we pray to be humble and honest. These character traits are found throughout Your Word to refine us into the people You want us to be. Help us to accept Your plan and carry out this plan with integrity so we are aligned with Your plan. Sometimes Lord, we fail to live up to Your perfect plan but because of Jesus, we can lay our faults down at the Cross by admitting wrong and begin a rebound. May we start now to refine our life towards the Truth! In the power of Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
A thought after reading John 3:22-36 is that each member of the body of Christ has certain gifts, abilities, and accomplishments that benefit the team with the objective of helping people gain food for the soul. As a Christian, there should not be envy. Each does their part to encourage others to do their part for the team. All who accept Jesus will be rewarded because God’s kingdom has abundance, and the Spirit has no limit!
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