Memorise:
He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a
prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a
righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.
Matthew 10:41
Read: Matthew 10:40-42
10:40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
10:41 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall
receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the
name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
10:42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a
cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto
you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
Message
Elisha was devoted to serving the servant of God, Elijah. This devotion
was one of the qualities that qualified him for uncommon greatness. The
Bible stated that Elisha poured water on Elijah’s hand (2 Kings 3:11).
With this and also as stated in our memory verse, it is clear that there
are lots of blessings reserved for those who serve God’s prophets. You
can serve a man of God without getting physical remuneration from him.
However, when a man of God pronounces blessing on you saying “God bless
you”, he is not just paying you a compliment. A casual “God bless you”
from a friend differs from that which a man of God pronounces. A “God
bless you” from a man of God is loaded with prophetic blessings. Hence
you must be ready to do what will qualify you for a divine benediction.
Recently, I was in the United States and one of my sons in the Lord
shared a testimony. He testified thus:
“God surprised me during the
General Overseer’s (G.O.) previous visit. Prior to the G.O.’s arrival,
my pastor told me that he had chosen me to drive the G.O. around during
his visit. I tried to explain to my pastor that it might not be easy for
me to take up this assignment because I was preparing for a major
examination, but my pastor insisted. I thought I could manage to combine
driving the G.O. with preparing to write the crucial examination
because my understanding was that the G.O. would spend just one day. To
my surprise, the G.O. spent a whole week. When he was leaving he simply
said, “God bless you”. To the glory of God, I passed my exams in flying
colours and I got a new job and prospered tremendously.”
May God remember all your labour of love towards the ministers of God in Jesus’ Name.
Elisha was committed to the business of the kingdom. Therefore, when
Elijah asked to know what he wanted, he had only one answer: a double
portion of the power on Elijah (2 Kings 2:9). Elisha asked for what he
would use for God’s work. The Bible in Matthew 6:33 says:
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
God is looking for those who are concerned about His kingdom’s
business. As from today, may the Lord grant you the mind to work for Him
and to work with His anointed ministers.
Action Point:
Think of how you can extend the frontiers of God’s kingdom on earth and start its execution.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : EZRA 8:24-10:44 and ECCLESIASTES 7
AUTHOR : Pastor E.A. ADEBOYE
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