God speaks today Wednesday | January 31, 2024
And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.
(2 Kings 4:13)The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
(2 Timothy 1:16) God is never indebted to anyone
The story of the Shunammite woman, who prepared a room for the prophet Elisha to stay in, teaches us about the importance of being diligent in advancing the Kingdom of God. When we invest our life, money, and talents in the Kingdom, the Holy Spirit will want to bless and prosper us. The best way to assure a blessed and prosperous life is by being generous with the Kingdom of God. Elisha offers to help the Shunammite woman, but she declines, showing her disinterested heart and passion for the Kingdom of God. God is always looking for ways to bless those who are diligent toward His Kingdom.
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Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
(2 Timothy 4:19)For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
(Acts 28:20)For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
(Ephesians 6:20)Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
(Philemon 1:20)Comments: