“And Hazael said, why weepeth my lord? And
Elisha answered; The Lord hath shown me that thou should be king over Syria.” 2 Kings 8:12 & 13
Few
can imagine how strong the temptations of power and prosperity are, which, if
ever they arrive at, they will find how deceitful their hearts are, much worse
than they suspected. Hazael was a
servant to the reigning king of Syria; when he received word from Elisha that
the king would recover from his current illness, but would die later and that he
(Hazael) would become king, Hazael was quick to usher in his reign by killing
the king himself the next morning (vs 15).
The devil ruins many a good men, by saying they shall certainly recover from
their self actions and do well, so rocking them asleep in security. Elisha wept
as he warned Hazael he would do evil unto the women and children of Israel (vs
13) and yet Hazael was impatient, unwise and chose to take matters into his own
hands. Be cautious with opportunity
presented you, be sure it’s God’s timing and God’s direction. Satan will be
quick to blur your vision with the lure of power and prosperity causing you to
act in self direction and wisdom. (Heb 11:24-26).
Choices
will not destroy you when made in the wisdom and direction of God’s Spirit.
HSAY…Todd
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