Today’s Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-16 The Message--God said, “Go back the way you came through the desert to Damascus. When you get there anoint Hazael; make him king over Aram. Then anoint Jehu son of Nimshi; make him king over Israel. Finally, anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet. Elijah went straight out and found Elisha son of Shaphat in a field…
Today’s Word: Comfortable
Today’s Prayer: Dear Lord you commanded Elijah to anoint three men. He anointed only one, his successor. Am I like that? Obeying only the instructions I choose to hear or those I’m comfortable with? I wish I could say no. I guess it could comfort me that I am in good company with Elijah, but it doesn’t. Instead I stand corrected by today’s scripture. Forgive me Lord. Give me the strength to do better. Amen.
Today’s Word: Comfortable
Today’s Prayer: Dear Lord you commanded Elijah to anoint three men. He anointed only one, his successor. Am I like that? Obeying only the instructions I choose to hear or those I’m comfortable with? I wish I could say no. I guess it could comfort me that I am in good company with Elijah, but it doesn’t. Instead I stand corrected by today’s scripture. Forgive me Lord. Give me the strength to do better. Amen.