Good morning Beloved Brethren,
Date: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Topic: INTENSITY AND COMMITMENT
Text: Read: 2 Kings 13:14-19
Daily Bible Study: Ex. 35-36; Matt. 22
“….he said unto the King of Israel smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice and stayed…And the man of God was wroth with Him…” (2 Kgs. 13:18, 19.)
King Joash of Israel was moved when the prophet Elisha became gravely ill. The king came to the prophet and wept over him, seeking a word about the future.
Prophet Elisha gave King Joash “the arrow of deliverance from Syria and prophesied that he shall smite the Syrians till he consumes them. He then commanded the king to strike the arrow on the ground, hoping he would strike so many times till begged to stop. But he stuck only three times to the anger of the prophet; he was not more intense in striking the ground. His lack of intensity and commitment resulted in only three victories in battles against the Syrian army, partially destroying them. Had he struck more times, he would have had so many victories to completely eliminate the Syrian army.
This story provides an important lesson. You will face a variety of situations in life. And through every situation, you will reveal deep truths about your priorities, your heart, your level of intensity and commitment. Your victories and success over those trials and tough situations will depend on your willingness, intensity and commitment to use God’s grace and power.
Don’t be lukewarm, lazy and easily tired. Be strong, intense and always fired up for good and positive things. Don’t under-use or mis-use the grace and power of God given to you. Resolve to do your best in every situation with your strength, time, talent, and treasure.
Prayer: Dear Father, thank You for all You have given me. Help me to do my best in every situation I face and enable me to serve You excellently. I pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 43. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
Date: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Topic: INTENSITY AND COMMITMENT
Text: Read: 2 Kings 13:14-19
Daily Bible Study: Ex. 35-36; Matt. 22
“….he said unto the King of Israel smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice and stayed…And the man of God was wroth with Him…” (2 Kgs. 13:18, 19.)
King Joash of Israel was moved when the prophet Elisha became gravely ill. The king came to the prophet and wept over him, seeking a word about the future.
Prophet Elisha gave King Joash “the arrow of deliverance from Syria and prophesied that he shall smite the Syrians till he consumes them. He then commanded the king to strike the arrow on the ground, hoping he would strike so many times till begged to stop. But he stuck only three times to the anger of the prophet; he was not more intense in striking the ground. His lack of intensity and commitment resulted in only three victories in battles against the Syrian army, partially destroying them. Had he struck more times, he would have had so many victories to completely eliminate the Syrian army.
This story provides an important lesson. You will face a variety of situations in life. And through every situation, you will reveal deep truths about your priorities, your heart, your level of intensity and commitment. Your victories and success over those trials and tough situations will depend on your willingness, intensity and commitment to use God’s grace and power.
Don’t be lukewarm, lazy and easily tired. Be strong, intense and always fired up for good and positive things. Don’t under-use or mis-use the grace and power of God given to you. Resolve to do your best in every situation with your strength, time, talent, and treasure.
Prayer: Dear Father, thank You for all You have given me. Help me to do my best in every situation I face and enable me to serve You excellently. I pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 43. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
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