Title: Service To The Anointed
Memorize: For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, assuredly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward. Mark 9:41 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-15 (Nkjv)
[1] And it came to pass, when the Lord was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.
[2] Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, please, for the Lord has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you!” So they went down to Bethel.
[3] Now the sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that the Lord will take away your master from over you today?”
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Message:
When a man of God says, “God bless you,” he is not speaking idly; he is loading you with prophetic blessings that will give you tremendous testimonies.
However, you must be ready to do things that will qualify you for such divine blessings.
Elisha achieved uncommon greatness because he was devoted to God’s servant.
The Bible recorded that he poured water on Elijah’s hands, meaning that he served him.
Elisha was so committed to the business of the kingdom that all he wanted from Elijah was a double portion of the anointing, and he got it because he served Elijah diligently.
God is looking for believers who are committed to His kingdom business. Are you available for His use?
Beloved, from today’s Bible reading, there are lots of blessings that are reserved for those who serve God’s prophets.
As you work for God in your local church and remain obedient to the godly instructions of your pastor, God will remember your labour of love and bless you tremendously, in Jesus’ name.
Action Point:
Render some service to your pastor, Sunday school teacher, or fellowship coordinator this week.
HYMN 45 – O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST
1. O God, Our Help In Ages Past
Our Hope For Years To Come
Our Shelter From The Stormy Blast
And Our Eternal Home
2. Under The Shadow Of Thy Throne
Thy Saints Have Dwelt Secure
Sufficient Is Thine Arm Alone
And Our Defence Is Sure
3. Before The Hills In Order Stood
Or Earth Received Her Frame
From Everlasting Thou Art God
To Endless Years The Same
4. A Thousand Ages In Thy Sight
Are Like An Evening Gone
Short As The Watch That Ends The Night
Before The Rising Sun
5. Time, Like An Ever-Rolling Stream
Bears All Its Sons Away
They Fly Forgotten, As A Dream
Dies At The Opening Day
6. O God, Our Help In Ages Past
Our Hope For Years To Come
Be Thou Our Guard While Trouble Last
And Our Eternal Home
Bible In One Year: Daniel 4:1-37 2 Peter 1:1-21
Authors: Pastor E.A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye