WHAT
MAY I DO FOR YOU? Saturday March 19,
2016
Text:
2 Kings 2:9 – 12 Memory
verse: v 9
Today’s topic is similar to that of
Thursday but what led to the question here is different. Elijah was about to be
taken away by God and his faithful servant and some other prophets knew about
this. While other prophets were comfortable with their position Elisha who was
a mere servant wanted to step into his master’s shoes. He was determined to get
something from Elijah before God takes him away. It was his determination and
persistence that made Elijah to ask the question that forms our text today.
There are lessons for us here. 1. When
you have a need, be determined to find a solution to it in a godly way. Elisha
was determined. All words of discouragement from Elijah and people did not
deter him. He kept following. We should not be deterred by what people say. We
should always keep our focus on God (Heb 12:2). 2. Elisha persisted and was
focused. Most times after a session of prayers about our need, we give up. It
ought not to be so. Jesus taught us about persistence in prayer in Lk. 18:1ff.
We shouldn’t give up easily. Keep on trying; your miracle is in the next
attempt. 3. What Elisha asked was in the will of God. He never asked for
mansion, wealth or other worldly things rather he asked for what he will use to
the glory of God and he got it at the end. Most times our request in our
fasting and prayers are mundane things. When we ask from God what pleases Him,
He will always grant our requests.
Food
for Thought:
Elisha’s desire for a double portion of the spirit is not out of greed but that
which will prepare him for usefulness and for glory of God.
Prayer: Grant to me, O Lord, everything that will be useful for me in serving you and humanity in Jesus name.
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