π Prayers for You 17/11/2024
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'If Possible?' β Mark 14:35
Key Thought
Jesus was honest in his prayers to the Father. He demonstrated his need both verbally and physically. In this story, Jesus showed us an essential aspect of genuine prayer when he shared his agony with the Father in humility and honesty. In the verses that follow, he offered himself to do whatever the Father wills and not just what was easiest. As we pray, we need to follow our Lord's example of genuine prayer β honesty, humility, and submission. While he was on earth, not only did Jesus teach us how to pray, he also demonstrated how to pray in his own personal walk with the Father.
Today's Prayer
Dear Father, I come before you recognizing your majesty and my need. You are the glorious God of all creation, the Father of all peoples, and the Sovereign Lord of all nations. I come on my knees, dear Father, offering myself to you. Please use me in the ways that bring you glory and ensure that I am drawn ever closer to you in character and compassion. Please heal me of my infirmities β both the physical ones and the spiritual ones. Bring yourself glory through my life. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Hebrews 5:7-9
Psalm 10:14-18
1 Kings 8:28
[Jesus] went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting him might pass him by.
Key Thought
Jesus was honest in his prayers to the Father. He demonstrated his need both verbally and physically. In this story, Jesus showed us an essential aspect of genuine prayer when he shared his agony with the Father in humility and honesty. In the verses that follow, he offered himself to do whatever the Father wills and not just what was easiest. As we pray, we need to follow our Lord's example of genuine prayer β honesty, humility, and submission. While he was on earth, not only did Jesus teach us how to pray, he also demonstrated how to pray in his own personal walk with the Father.
Today's Prayer
Dear Father, I come before you recognizing your majesty and my need. You are the glorious God of all creation, the Father of all peoples, and the Sovereign Lord of all nations. I come on my knees, dear Father, offering myself to you. Please use me in the ways that bring you glory and ensure that I am drawn ever closer to you in character and compassion. Please heal me of my infirmities β both the physical ones and the spiritual ones. Bring yourself glory through my life. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Hebrews 5:7-9
Psalm 10:14-18
1 Kings 8:28
PRAYER POINTS FOR NEW WEEK SHALOM!
1. I speak to every day of this week, you shall not bring me trouble and sorrow in Jesus name.
2. I decree, I shall have a blessed and fruitful days all through this new week, in Jesus name.
3. Every plan from the pit of hell to render me useless this week, be destroyed by fire in Jesus name.
4. My Father, take far away from me anyone that has made it their duty to make this week troublesome for me, in Jesus name.
5. My Father, this week, I shall laugh and eat in plenty, in Jesus name.
6. My Father, in the name of Jesus, this week, I and my loved ones shall not know sickness, in Jesus name.
7. By your word O Lord, speak blessings, peace and prosperity my way this week, in Jesus name.
8. Every plan from the pit of hell to render my week unproductive, you shall not see the light of the day, in Jesus name.
9. I decree, my eyes are opened to every angle of productivity and success around my life this week, in Jesus name.
10. My Father, take away every company that leads to failure around me all through this week, in Jesus name.
11. I receive favour for utmost breakthroughs all through this week, in Jesus name.
12. My Father, in the name of Jesus, command your blessings upon my life, business, family, health and career all through this week, thereby making my week a most blessed one, in Jesus name.
13. Jesus, teach me to fellowship with you all through this week thereby leading to a productive week, in Jesus name
14. My Father, let my season for promotion manifest this week, in Jesus name.
15. My Father, break protocols for my change of level to occur this week, in Jesus name.
16. My Father, let every one you have ordained to promote me, rise up for my sake this week, in Jesus name.
17. I command untold realms of success upon the works of my hands this week, in Jesus name.
18. Jesus, open my eyes to that which I must commit to doing for my life to command success and prosperity, in Jesus name.
19. I decree, this new week, I shall succeed over the following areas of my life (Mention them now) in Jesus name.
20. You demonic forces manipulating my promotion and success, enough is enough, die, in the name of Jesus
21. Anger of God, locate the camp of my enemies this week, in the name of Jesus
22. Power's assigned to steal my blessings this week, die now, in the name of Jesus
23. Power's assigned to steal my breakthroughs this week, die now, in the name of Jesus
24. Power's assigned to steal my miracles this week, die by fire, in the name of Jesus
25. Power's assigned to steal my testimonies this week, die now, in the name of Jesus
26. Power's, personalities on assignment to trouble me this week, be wasted, in the name of Jesus
27. Power's, personalities on assignment to take away my peace this week, die, in the name of Jesus
28. Agents of darkness that wants to cut short my joy this week, be buried alive, in the name of Jesus
29. This week, my joy shall be full, in the name of Jesus
30. Power's assigned to make me cry the cry of sorrow this week, die by fire, in the name of Jesus
31. I decree, this week, I shall be fulfilled, in the name of Jesus
32. I decree, this week, in every areas of my life, I shall gloriously manifest, in the name of Jesus
33. Problems that will steal my laughter away this week, you will not manifest, in the name of Jesus
34. I decree, this week, my mouth shall be filled with LAUGHTER, in the name of Jesus
35. Net breaking and boat sinking miracles, I'm available, manifest in my life this week, in the name of Jesus
36. I decree, song's of PRAISE will not depart from my mouth this week, in the name of Jesus
37. Dance of joy will not depart from my home this week, in the name of Jesus
38. Things of joy will be my portion throughout this week, in the name of Jesus
39. My Father, bless me this week and make me a Chanel of blessing unto others, in the name of Jesus
40. Thank and appreciate God for hearing and answering your prayers.
1. I speak to every day of this week, you shall not bring me trouble and sorrow in Jesus name.
2. I decree, I shall have a blessed and fruitful days all through this new week, in Jesus name.
3. Every plan from the pit of hell to render me useless this week, be destroyed by fire in Jesus name.
4. My Father, take far away from me anyone that has made it their duty to make this week troublesome for me, in Jesus name.
5. My Father, this week, I shall laugh and eat in plenty, in Jesus name.
6. My Father, in the name of Jesus, this week, I and my loved ones shall not know sickness, in Jesus name.
7. By your word O Lord, speak blessings, peace and prosperity my way this week, in Jesus name.
8. Every plan from the pit of hell to render my week unproductive, you shall not see the light of the day, in Jesus name.
9. I decree, my eyes are opened to every angle of productivity and success around my life this week, in Jesus name.
10. My Father, take away every company that leads to failure around me all through this week, in Jesus name.
11. I receive favour for utmost breakthroughs all through this week, in Jesus name.
12. My Father, in the name of Jesus, command your blessings upon my life, business, family, health and career all through this week, thereby making my week a most blessed one, in Jesus name.
13. Jesus, teach me to fellowship with you all through this week thereby leading to a productive week, in Jesus name
14. My Father, let my season for promotion manifest this week, in Jesus name.
15. My Father, break protocols for my change of level to occur this week, in Jesus name.
16. My Father, let every one you have ordained to promote me, rise up for my sake this week, in Jesus name.
17. I command untold realms of success upon the works of my hands this week, in Jesus name.
18. Jesus, open my eyes to that which I must commit to doing for my life to command success and prosperity, in Jesus name.
19. I decree, this new week, I shall succeed over the following areas of my life (Mention them now) in Jesus name.
20. You demonic forces manipulating my promotion and success, enough is enough, die, in the name of Jesus
21. Anger of God, locate the camp of my enemies this week, in the name of Jesus
22. Power's assigned to steal my blessings this week, die now, in the name of Jesus
23. Power's assigned to steal my breakthroughs this week, die now, in the name of Jesus
24. Power's assigned to steal my miracles this week, die by fire, in the name of Jesus
25. Power's assigned to steal my testimonies this week, die now, in the name of Jesus
26. Power's, personalities on assignment to trouble me this week, be wasted, in the name of Jesus
27. Power's, personalities on assignment to take away my peace this week, die, in the name of Jesus
28. Agents of darkness that wants to cut short my joy this week, be buried alive, in the name of Jesus
29. This week, my joy shall be full, in the name of Jesus
30. Power's assigned to make me cry the cry of sorrow this week, die by fire, in the name of Jesus
31. I decree, this week, I shall be fulfilled, in the name of Jesus
32. I decree, this week, in every areas of my life, I shall gloriously manifest, in the name of Jesus
33. Problems that will steal my laughter away this week, you will not manifest, in the name of Jesus
34. I decree, this week, my mouth shall be filled with LAUGHTER, in the name of Jesus
35. Net breaking and boat sinking miracles, I'm available, manifest in my life this week, in the name of Jesus
36. I decree, song's of PRAISE will not depart from my mouth this week, in the name of Jesus
37. Dance of joy will not depart from my home this week, in the name of Jesus
38. Things of joy will be my portion throughout this week, in the name of Jesus
39. My Father, bless me this week and make me a Chanel of blessing unto others, in the name of Jesus
40. Thank and appreciate God for hearing and answering your prayers.
*_'Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven._*
Matthew 5:3
*Prayer :*
*_A Benignant Week_*
Matthew 5:3
*Prayer :*
Keep me from pride but grant me a heart that is humble in spirit.
Remind me βapart from You, we can do nothing.β for every moment of my life is dependent on You.
Help me to walk by faith in Christ but not to live with self-sufficiency.
Lead me to the life that is not self-focused but the life that pleases You now and always.
In Jesusβ name, Amen.
*_A Benignant Week_*
βOur identity in God cannot be shaken by any trial.β
Todayβs devotional covers the start of Jesusβ ministry, beginning with His baptism and heavenly affirmation, βThis is My Son.β Soon after, Jesus faces testing in the wilderness, showing His strength in Godβs truth.
SCRIPTURE
STORY
Have you ever felt a mix of clarity and challenge as you stepped into a new season of life? Jesus' baptism wasnβt just a moment of divine affirmationβit was a declaration of His purpose. As the heavens opened, God proclaimed, βThis is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.β What would it mean for your daily life if you fully embraced the truth that you, too, are a child of God, deeply loved and divinely called?
Following His baptism, Jesus immediately faced the wildernessβa place of solitude and testing. For forty days, He endured physical hunger and spiritual challenges as Satan tempted Him with shortcuts, power, and doubt. Yet, Jesus stood firm, countering lies with truth. How do you respond when lifeβs wilderness tests your faith and resolve?
Just as the Spirit led Jesus, God equips us for every trial and strengthens us for the work ahead. Trust His affirmation over your life, and remember that your identity in Him is unshakable. What wilderness are you walking through today, and how might God be calling you to lean into His Word for strength?
REFLECTION
Reflect on your identity as Godβs beloved child. Are there areas where you struggle to believe in Godβs calling or purpose for you? Jesusβ time in the wilderness shows us that knowing and trusting in Godβs love gives us strength in any trial.
Take time to reflect on the affirmations God speaks over your life. Write down ways youβve seen His Spirit guide you through challenging times. Ask yourself: What temptations or doubts are you facing, and how can you root yourself in Godβs truth to overcome them?
PRAYER
Dear Lord, you have perfect timing for all things. The time of the fulfillment of the arrival of the predicted messiah was now. Jesus knew that after John the baptist was imprisoned it was the fullness of time for the world to know the Messiah was among them. He began to preach the importance of knowing the time was short and the Kingdom of God was at hand. I have no idea when Christ is going to return to the earth in the final days. No one but the father knows when the fullness of time will be so it is important to be ready. Just as Jesus called the people to repent for their sins I need to keep my soul clean through repentance. Repentance can become despair without faith in the gospel of good news and faith can become presumption without repentance. Without faith and repentance there is no way to be saved. No human efforts of good works will achieve righteousness. When I put my faith in the gospel I receive liberty from the law, peace, forgiveness, and right standing with God through Christ. There is no other way to salvation and eternal life except through the grace of God through his son Jesus Christ. In Jesus name, amen.
Todayβs devotional covers the start of Jesusβ ministry, beginning with His baptism and heavenly affirmation, βThis is My Son.β Soon after, Jesus faces testing in the wilderness, showing His strength in Godβs truth.
SCRIPTURE
"And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the Gospel." Mark 1:15
STORY
Have you ever felt a mix of clarity and challenge as you stepped into a new season of life? Jesus' baptism wasnβt just a moment of divine affirmationβit was a declaration of His purpose. As the heavens opened, God proclaimed, βThis is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.β What would it mean for your daily life if you fully embraced the truth that you, too, are a child of God, deeply loved and divinely called?
Following His baptism, Jesus immediately faced the wildernessβa place of solitude and testing. For forty days, He endured physical hunger and spiritual challenges as Satan tempted Him with shortcuts, power, and doubt. Yet, Jesus stood firm, countering lies with truth. How do you respond when lifeβs wilderness tests your faith and resolve?
Just as the Spirit led Jesus, God equips us for every trial and strengthens us for the work ahead. Trust His affirmation over your life, and remember that your identity in Him is unshakable. What wilderness are you walking through today, and how might God be calling you to lean into His Word for strength?
REFLECTION
Reflect on your identity as Godβs beloved child. Are there areas where you struggle to believe in Godβs calling or purpose for you? Jesusβ time in the wilderness shows us that knowing and trusting in Godβs love gives us strength in any trial.
Take time to reflect on the affirmations God speaks over your life. Write down ways youβve seen His Spirit guide you through challenging times. Ask yourself: What temptations or doubts are you facing, and how can you root yourself in Godβs truth to overcome them?
PRAYER
Dear Lord, you have perfect timing for all things. The time of the fulfillment of the arrival of the predicted messiah was now. Jesus knew that after John the baptist was imprisoned it was the fullness of time for the world to know the Messiah was among them. He began to preach the importance of knowing the time was short and the Kingdom of God was at hand. I have no idea when Christ is going to return to the earth in the final days. No one but the father knows when the fullness of time will be so it is important to be ready. Just as Jesus called the people to repent for their sins I need to keep my soul clean through repentance. Repentance can become despair without faith in the gospel of good news and faith can become presumption without repentance. Without faith and repentance there is no way to be saved. No human efforts of good works will achieve righteousness. When I put my faith in the gospel I receive liberty from the law, peace, forgiveness, and right standing with God through Christ. There is no other way to salvation and eternal life except through the grace of God through his son Jesus Christ. In Jesus name, amen.
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π Prayers for You 18/11/2024
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'Your Will, Not Mine!' β Mark 14:36
Key Thought
Jesus recognizes two crucial realities: First, God can do anything he wants to do; he is God, the sovereign ruler of all things. Second, Jesus knows that his life must be governed by God's will and not his own. The whole of human salvation history hinges on Jesus' following through on one heart-felt phrase from his lips: "I want your will to be done, not mine." In a parallel way, our future is also determined by our following our Savior's example and saying, "Father, I want your will to be done, not mine."
Today's Prayer
Father in heaven, thank you that Jesus was willing to submit his will to yours and to allow himself to be crucified for my sin. I want so much to mean the following words just as he did: "Not my will, but your will, dear Father, be done." In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
James 4:13-16
Romans 8:26-27
Romans 12:1-2
"Abba, Father," [Jesus] cried out, "everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine."
Key Thought
Jesus recognizes two crucial realities: First, God can do anything he wants to do; he is God, the sovereign ruler of all things. Second, Jesus knows that his life must be governed by God's will and not his own. The whole of human salvation history hinges on Jesus' following through on one heart-felt phrase from his lips: "I want your will to be done, not mine." In a parallel way, our future is also determined by our following our Savior's example and saying, "Father, I want your will to be done, not mine."
Today's Prayer
Father in heaven, thank you that Jesus was willing to submit his will to yours and to allow himself to be crucified for my sin. I want so much to mean the following words just as he did: "Not my will, but your will, dear Father, be done." In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
James 4:13-16
Romans 8:26-27
Romans 12:1-2
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ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN JESUS
And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God...(1 Samuel 30v6)
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Jesus...
My hope is in you
My hope is in you
My hope is in you
I encourage myself in you
And rejoice in hope
For when trouble comes
And in distress
I will encourage myself
In you Jesus
[Worship in the Spirit]
...Hallelujah...
Seek to encourage yourself in the Lord, even in times of distress and when all your loved ones turn their back at you, or when we find ourselves in a situation where it seems there is no way to turn...just encourage yourself in the Lord, remember Jesus loves you so much and will never leave you nor forsake you...All you need is to surrender everything to him and the Lord will turn the situation around for your good ππ»Lord Jesus, I surrender my life to you as my personal Lord and savior...please let your mercy prevail over judgement upon my life and write my name in the book of life for me to reign with you in eternity in Jesus mighty name
πThank you Lord Jesus for bringing to pass every of our expectation in you and encourage your church in this last days all to your glory in Jesus mighty name [Pray in the Spirit] Thank you Holy Spirit; In the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God...(1 Samuel 30v6)
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Jesus...
My hope is in you
My hope is in you
My hope is in you
I encourage myself in you
And rejoice in hope
For when trouble comes
And in distress
I will encourage myself
In you Jesus
[Worship in the Spirit]
...Hallelujah...
Seek to encourage yourself in the Lord, even in times of distress and when all your loved ones turn their back at you, or when we find ourselves in a situation where it seems there is no way to turn...just encourage yourself in the Lord, remember Jesus loves you so much and will never leave you nor forsake you...All you need is to surrender everything to him and the Lord will turn the situation around for your good ππ»Lord Jesus, I surrender my life to you as my personal Lord and savior...please let your mercy prevail over judgement upon my life and write my name in the book of life for me to reign with you in eternity in Jesus mighty name
πThank you Lord Jesus for bringing to pass every of our expectation in you and encourage your church in this last days all to your glory in Jesus mighty name [Pray in the Spirit] Thank you Holy Spirit; In the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
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π½πβπΌ πββπβππβπΌ: 2 Kings 5:20-27
[20] But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, βLook, my master has spared Naaman this Syrian, while not receiving from his hands what he brought; but as the Lord lives, I will run after him and take something from him.β [21] So Gehazi pursued Naaman. When Naaman saw him running after him, he got down from the chariot to meet him, and said, βIs all well?β [22] And he said, βAll is well. My master has sent me, saying, βIndeed, just now two young men of the sons of the prophets have come to me from the mountains of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two changes of garments.β β [23] So Naaman said, βPlease, take two talents.β And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and handed them to two of his servants; and they carried them on ahead of him. [24] When he came to the citadel, he took them from their hand, and stored them away in the house; then he let the men go, and they departed. [25] Now he went in and stood before his master. Elisha said to him, βWhere did you go, Gehazi?β And he said, βYour servant did not go anywhere.β [26] Then he said to him, βDid not my heart go with you when the man turned back from his chariot to meet you? Is it time to receive money and to receive clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, male and female servants? [27] Therefore the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you and your descendants forever.β And he went out from his presence leprous, as white as snow.
ππΌππβπ ππΌβππΌ:
1 Timothy 6:6 - "But godliness with contentment is great gain."
ππππππΈπππβπΈπ βππππΌπ:
Nothing gives peace more than contentment and nothing breeds trouble more than covetousness.
ββπΈπππΌ & ππβπβπβ
ββπββπΌππβ ππβπ» π½πβ πππ»πΈπ:
π ππ¬ π¬π’π¨ π‘π’π§ ππ’π©ππ§ πͺπππ§ πͺπππ ππ₯ππ‘π π¬π’π¨ π§π₯π’π¨πππ, ππ‘ π§ππ π‘ππ π π’π πππ¦π¨π¦.
πππ ππΌπππΈπΎπΌ:
Today, we want to look at another covetous young man -Gehazi. Gehazi was a servant of Elisha, one of the greatest prophets in the Bible. Thus, opportunities abound for him to receive the mantle of Elisha. Elisha served Elijah and received the double portion of his power. If Gehazi had served Elisha well, he too could have received a quantum dimension of the power of Elijah. However, covetousness got the better part of this young man and he ended a leprous man. Elisha went from the presence of Elijah, a powerful prophet but Gehazi went from the presence of Elisha a leprous fellow. Beware of covetousness!
In 2 Kings 5:15-16, Namaan who had been cleansed of leprosy brought some gifts to Elisha, but the man of God refused it. This did not go well with Gehazi. He ran after Naaman to collect a talent of silver and two changes of garments. We never read where he ran after God to know Him better but he ran after Naaman. He never ran after Elisha to get power, but he ran after Naaman to collect the gifts of leprosy. He threw caution to the wind, left the substance to pursue the shadows. What a purposeless life! He did not understand that there are times to take gifts and there are times to reject gifts. To Gehazi, every gift is a blessing and must be collected. May we not collect trouble wrapped as a gift in the name of Jesus.
No wonder, when Elisha gave him his staff in 2 Kings 4:29 to go and perform miracle with it, the staff of power refused to work in Gehazi's hands because his hands had been bewitched at the altar of covetousness. You cannot be holding onto the devil's property and expect the rod of God to prosper in your hands. Beware of covetousness! It is an expressway to leprosy. Gehazi got the reward of leprosy not just for himself but for his seed forever. He brought generational curse and leprosy on his descendants.
Covetousness is a tragedy. Avoid it like a plague. Be contented with what you have while hoping for a better life from God. Godliness with contentment is a great gain. With contentment comes peace of mind.
π½πβπΌ πββπβππβπΌ: 2 Kings 5:20-27
[20] But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, βLook, my master has spared Naaman this Syrian, while not receiving from his hands what he brought; but as the Lord lives, I will run after him and take something from him.β [21] So Gehazi pursued Naaman. When Naaman saw him running after him, he got down from the chariot to meet him, and said, βIs all well?β [22] And he said, βAll is well. My master has sent me, saying, βIndeed, just now two young men of the sons of the prophets have come to me from the mountains of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two changes of garments.β β [23] So Naaman said, βPlease, take two talents.β And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and handed them to two of his servants; and they carried them on ahead of him. [24] When he came to the citadel, he took them from their hand, and stored them away in the house; then he let the men go, and they departed. [25] Now he went in and stood before his master. Elisha said to him, βWhere did you go, Gehazi?β And he said, βYour servant did not go anywhere.β [26] Then he said to him, βDid not my heart go with you when the man turned back from his chariot to meet you? Is it time to receive money and to receive clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, male and female servants? [27] Therefore the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you and your descendants forever.β And he went out from his presence leprous, as white as snow.
ππΌππβπ ππΌβππΌ:
1 Timothy 6:6 - "But godliness with contentment is great gain."
ππππππΈπππβπΈπ βππππΌπ:
Nothing gives peace more than contentment and nothing breeds trouble more than covetousness.
ββπΈπππΌ & ππβπβπβ
ββπββπΌππβ ππβπ» π½πβ πππ»πΈπ:
π ππ¬ π¬π’π¨ π‘π’π§ ππ’π©ππ§ πͺπππ§ πͺπππ ππ₯ππ‘π π¬π’π¨ π§π₯π’π¨πππ, ππ‘ π§ππ π‘ππ π π’π πππ¦π¨π¦.
πππ ππΌπππΈπΎπΌ:
Today, we want to look at another covetous young man -Gehazi. Gehazi was a servant of Elisha, one of the greatest prophets in the Bible. Thus, opportunities abound for him to receive the mantle of Elisha. Elisha served Elijah and received the double portion of his power. If Gehazi had served Elisha well, he too could have received a quantum dimension of the power of Elijah. However, covetousness got the better part of this young man and he ended a leprous man. Elisha went from the presence of Elijah, a powerful prophet but Gehazi went from the presence of Elisha a leprous fellow. Beware of covetousness!
In 2 Kings 5:15-16, Namaan who had been cleansed of leprosy brought some gifts to Elisha, but the man of God refused it. This did not go well with Gehazi. He ran after Naaman to collect a talent of silver and two changes of garments. We never read where he ran after God to know Him better but he ran after Naaman. He never ran after Elisha to get power, but he ran after Naaman to collect the gifts of leprosy. He threw caution to the wind, left the substance to pursue the shadows. What a purposeless life! He did not understand that there are times to take gifts and there are times to reject gifts. To Gehazi, every gift is a blessing and must be collected. May we not collect trouble wrapped as a gift in the name of Jesus.
No wonder, when Elisha gave him his staff in 2 Kings 4:29 to go and perform miracle with it, the staff of power refused to work in Gehazi's hands because his hands had been bewitched at the altar of covetousness. You cannot be holding onto the devil's property and expect the rod of God to prosper in your hands. Beware of covetousness! It is an expressway to leprosy. Gehazi got the reward of leprosy not just for himself but for his seed forever. He brought generational curse and leprosy on his descendants.
Covetousness is a tragedy. Avoid it like a plague. Be contented with what you have while hoping for a better life from God. Godliness with contentment is a great gain. With contentment comes peace of mind.
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