SERVICE
TO THE ANOINTED
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.
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