What kind of a servant have you been?
Who was Elisha?
Elisha was the helper of the prophet Elijah. He was chosen by God to help him while the Lord spoke to Elijah on Mount Horeb. (1 Kings 19:16)
When Elijah met Elisha, he did not have to speak or promise anything, he simply threw the cloak over him. (1 Kings 19:19)
Elisha only asked to say goodbye to his parents, because he knew that he would have a life of sacrifice from then on, because he who chooses to serve the Lord must be aware that he is choosing to live a life of renunciation and sacrifice.
Elisha's sacrifice began there, leaving his family and the oxen he had. (1 Kings 19: 20,21)
For Elisha there was no bad time, even if Elijah said, "Stay here, you do not have to accompany me ...", he did not go near, for Elisha was not a weight to be served, but a pleasure. He wanted to learn from his master. Proof of this was when Elijah asked, "Ask me what you want me to do to you," and Elisha asked for the double portion of Elijah's spirit. (2 Kings 2.9-15)
And because he was faithful, Elisha was blessed, becoming a faithful servant.
Who was Geazi?
The Bible does not mention the beginning of Gehazi as Elisha's helper, but shows several situations that revealed who Gehazi was and what was inside him.
The first of these happened to the Shunammite woman, when she went in search of the prophet Elijah for help, because her son had died. Elisha told Gehazi to go to the boy and touch him with his staff in the face, he even did what was asked, but nothing happened. (2 Kings 4: 29-31)
At another time Elisha had received twenty loaves of bread and some green ears to feed a hundred men, and he asked Gehazi to distribute among the people. However, he questioned, claiming that it was too little for the amount of people. But Elisha said, "Give to the people; for thus saith the Lord: They shall eat and remain. " And so it happened. (2 Kings 4.42-44)
Another situation occurred in the healing of Naaman. After being free from leprosy, he wanted to thank the prophet by giving him gifts, but Elisha refused. But when Naaman departed from the place, Gehazi ran to meet him and lied, saying that Elisha had asked for help from two young men. (2 Kings 5.21-23).
Was he not willing to wrap up Naaman, referring to himself and the prophet?
Nowadays, how many do not do the same? This is a lie!
But it's not over yet! When he returned, Elisha found Gehazi and asked where he came from, and he lied saying that he had not gone anywhere.
So without Gehazi saying anything else, Elisha revealed that he knew everything and determined that the leprosy that was in Naaman was cast on Gehazi and all his offspring. (2 Kings 5.15-27)
In view of these two examples, we have to evaluate ourselves and verify what kind of servants we have been. Like Elisha or Gehazi?
Our life is the result of our choices, Elisha made his, Elijah made his. What kind of offering will you present, Elias or Gehazi, the servant of Elizabeth?
by Pastor Marcos Tercio
What sort of a hireling have you been?
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Who is your possessor?
Reading the Bible in Hebrew, in the book of 1 Kings 18 / מלכים א -18, we see the word Baal - בעל several times.
Baal means master lord. At the time of the biblical passage meant "possessor."
In Hebrew, it is very strong to refer or invoke your Baal, for it is invoking its possessor, the one to whom the person really belongs, to whom he gave his life.
Nowadays, here in Israel, the word Baal is used to show the relationship of man to his wife, so the word Baalí means "my husband" or "my possessor."
In 1 Kings 18, we see the prophets repeatedly crying out to their Baal, to the Baalim (plural) and to have no answer. As for us, who has been our possessor?
The answer is only one: If God is our Lord, if we truly surrender our life to Him, then He is our possessor. And when we cry out, He will descend upon Mount Carmel with His Fire upon us.
In faith and with affection,
by Josi Boccoli
Who is your holder?
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The Perfect Wedding
God is looking for people of Faith in order to ally with Him and join their forces with His Power to, through them, install His Kingdom in the hearts of the lost.
The Almighty knows that human strength is insignificant, yet He wants to potentiate it with His Power.
It does not require merit, ability or talents, but be obedient and character. Good servants (obedient) and faithful (character) to come to cooperate with Him in the salvation of lost souls.
It is precisely for this purpose that the Lord Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit. Without the Spirit of Justice it is impossible to prevail over the realm of the injustices of this world.
It does not require intelligence, ability or academic training. None of this! Anyone, however fragile, weakened, oppressed, or needy, is invited to join together the little strength left and to make a covenant, covenant, or marriage with His Spirit.
Whoever accepts this challenge will be privileged with the whole anointing of the Almighty Spirit.
But God chose the foolish things of this world to confound the wise; and God chose the weak things of this world to confound the strong; And God hath chosen the vile things of this world, and the despised things, and the things that are not, to destroy them which are; That no flesh should boast before Him. 1 Corinthians 1: 27-29
The Ideal Wedding
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The Last Entryway That Was As Yet Open
Tithes, vows, offerings, sacrifices ... I had such huge numbers of hostile stares with these demonstrations inside the Congregation.
Notwithstanding carrying on with a vanquished life, fizzled, devoured by the soul of bad habit, still idea it would be stolen. How senseless of me.
I lost my youth and nearly lost my life !!!
When I met the Master Jesus was the same, I lost my life, in addition, the world lost it when I found my living Friend in need. I realize He lives !!!
What's more, the last entryway that was as yet open was the one I suspected as much. There they stole, stole my spirit from the hands of hellfire.
I was a Mary Magdalene throughout everyday life, lost, loaded with armies.
Today I have life and with wealth, my pleasure is to serve. What's more, the more I serve Him, the more I adore Him!
I know precisely the benefit of having turned into a steadfast tithe-offerer and giving my all in the Sacrificial stone. It is the open door coming specifically from the Position of authority of the Most High!
by Daiane Cristina
The Last Door That Was Still Open
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