John 1: 12
February 23, 2024
Day Nine of Lent – Unwelcomed by the World
February 23, 2024
THE 23rd OF FEBRUARY
THE LORD MEETS US WHERE WE ARE AT
Then the Lord said to him: “Go, return on your way to the Wilderness of Damascus; and when you arrive, anoint Hazael as king over Syria. Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel. And Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah you shall anoint as prophet in your place.” – 1 Kings 19:15-16
If Elijah would have done all that the Lord had asked him to do, the history of the children of Israel would have been different. God’s plan for those two men to become kings, still came to pass, even if Elijah did not obey, but the delay cost their nations much suffering.
Our obedience or disobedience has implications and consequences, not only for ourselves, but also for those around us. Because we are created with free will, we can choose right and produce beneficial effects in our lives and in the lives of others, or we can choose wrong and the consequences will follow accordingly.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Heavenly Father, please help me to be obedient and fulfill all that You ask me to, for my sake and so that my life will have a positive impact on the lives of those around me and not cause pain and suffering. I hate to suffer and I know that by every disobedience, I give the enemy the right to hurt me. Please help me to choose right and not make any decisions against Your Word. Help me to come to You in prayer and hear what You want me to do, when in Your Word there is no specific answer for my problem. Thank You for all your help and love. Amen
Source: thetruthstandsforever
