There is a God that answers prayers and His name is Jehovah El Shaddai. Prayer is one of the most important things in the life of Christians.
Whenever we pray, we must believe that Jehovah El Shaddai will answer our Prayers. Do you pray without ceasing? Who is Jehovah El Shaddai to you?
It is prayers that have brought us thus far, and it is also prayers that would still take us far.
Many people do not pray when they are given assignments, neither when they are going through issues in their lives. This is because, they always rely on their own might, intelligence, social status, professionalism and self, in order to carry out their given assignments. If we pray without ceasing (as the Bible commands), we would find less time to engage in petty gossip, quarrelling and back-bite our neighbours.
A certain woman in the Bible was in trouble. Her husband was dead and she is just left with her sons. Now, her husband’s creditors are on their neck, trying to take her sons as slaves. She cried to the Prophet of God and adhered to all the instructions the Prophet gave her. The woman never relied on her might, expertise or profession. When she totally obeyed, her blessings were immeasurable. (2 Kings 4:1-7, NKJV)
Do you rely on Jehovah El Shaddai
There are lots of lessons to be learnt from this passage of 2 Kings 4:1-7:
- Neighbourhood Involvement:- Be very much involved in what is going on in your neighbourhood; or else when you need any empty vessels, you won’t be able to find anywhere to get or borrow them. The woman was in very good terms with her neighbours, that was why she was able to borrow lots of empty vessels when her own containers were finished. According to some scholars, this was the origin of Crude oil production. (Don’t ask me, am not a Petrochemical Engineer, neither am I a renewable Energy practitioner – lol just mussing).
- Counseling: It is important that you should always seek counsel from Trusted Spiritual Leaders.
- Obedience to Authority: As Christians, we should be obedient to men of God and people in Authority. The Man of God gave instructions, and she obeyed and the result was an untold abundance.
- Personal Expectations: Always make it a point in your life to not limit your expectations from God – Jehovah El Shaddai.
- Aim High and Dream Big: Do not limit your Dreams and aspirations.
Women/wives should build a constant communication channel with God. This will help when their man/husbands are gone. They would always be in a better position to take over the handling of affairs in the homes.
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