BEING AT THE RIGHT PLACE MATTERS IN YOUR BLESSINGS
Text: 1 Kings 17:1 – 7 Memory verse: v 3
God
gave a command to Elijah to turn eastward and hide in Brook Cherith because He
has given a command that his immediate needs be met there (17:4). Elijah went
as God instructed (17:5). He didn’t bring human wisdom into it. He didn’t ask
God why must it be Brook Cherith or why not that rich man/woman’s house. He
obeyed and word of God was fulfilled. It was necessary, after such a declaration
to this wicked and idolatrous king, that he should immediately hide himself;
as, Ahab would undoubtedly seek his life. Thus God rescues him from the fury of
Ahab and Jezebel, who, he knew, would seek to destroy him.
Many
a time, we cry of lack of providence; fasting, praying and binding all demons
that we can mention, when our needs would have been met by simple obedience to
God’s instruction. For your miracle to manifest for you, you must be at the
place God wants you to be. Jesus told Peter to go and catch first fish in the
river from where he could get money to pay tax (Matthew 17:27). What is money
doing in the mouth of fish? However, that is God for us. He is sovereign and
can use anything to bless us. Being where God wants you to be matters in
accessing and receiving your miracles.
Food for Thought: “Only he who
believes is obedient and only he who is obedient believes” – Dietrich Bonheoffer.
Prayer: Lord God, make me faithful and obedient to your command so I will not miss out in the blessings you have purposed for me.
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