READ: 2
KINGS 6:30-33
There are
lots of evil practices in the world. Men and women are always ready to shift
blames, as well as problems, to others. Our text, today, practically
demonstrates how human beings are quick to transfer problems to other,
especially the righteous. The king tore his clothes in sorrow and the people
saw that he was wearing sackcloth under his dress. Wearing sackcloth among the
Jews in those days was a sign of deep repentance and deep sorrow. However, the
king’s wrath suddenly turned towards Elisha and he wanted his head. Meanwhile,
as the king was sending his messengers to go and cut off Elisha’s head, Elisha
was with the elders. The Holy Spirit ministered to Elisha about the king’s
intention and when he told the elders, the messenger of the king was consequently
detained. The king came and said the evil being witnessed was from the Lord and
he saw no reason why he should wait any longer. This story is very interesting
and full of beautiful lessons. The first lesson is that another person’s
problem will not become yours, no matter how hard the enemy tries. Psalm 125:3
says, “For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the
righteous, lest the righteous reach out their hands to iniquity.” Whenever there is a problem, it is
common for people to look for someone to transfer it to. If anything should
happen to you, people are quick to say it is because you are born again. Two,
you must not accept the devil’s load. Satan is used to present his load to you
but it is your duty to reject it. Many of us have received the devil’s load. We
have to give him back today. Return the load of sickness that the devil has
given you. In Isaiah 54:17, the Bible says we should condemn every that rises
against us in judgment. The book of Isaiah 54:17 says “No weapon formed against you
shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgement you shall
condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their
righteousness is from Me, says the LORD.” Do not allow anyone to shift
his or her problems o you. Reject whatever the devil offers and accept God’s
good plan and purpose for you.
MEMORIZE:
PSALM 125:3 –For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted
to the righteous, lest the righteous reach out their hands to iniquity.
