Friday, February 8, 2008
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Who Are You Following?Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.’ Hebrews 13:7
Some people can take less and do more with it because they've got faith. Speaking of these people, God says, 'Follow them.'
Let's break this verse down: (a) 'Remember those who have the rule over you.' Are you willing to submit to authority? If not, your future's not very bright. (b) 'Who have spoken the Word of God to you.' Who feeds you spiritually? Your hunger, not your talent, determines your future. (c) 'Whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.' Who should your mentor be? Somebody whose faith produces the results you want.
How did Elisha earn the right to wear Elijah's mantle?
- By recognizing and pursuing him, regardless of where the journey took him.
- By honoring him, especially when others didn't.
- By drawing water from his well, until he had some in his own.
- By serving him, knowing that if you can't serve, you'll never qualify to be served.
- By obeying him.
‘Isn't that glorifying an individual?' you ask. No! Paul told Timothy to follow him - as he followed Christ. You don't follow the man; you follow God in the man! You catch his mantle by receiving his instructions, standing on his shoulders, and making his hindsight your foresight. Today, ask God to bring such a person into your life.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me learn from the many others who have gone before me and who are older and wiser. Help me see how you have worked in their lives. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Heavenly Father, help me learn from the many others who have gone before me and who are older and wiser. Help me see how you have worked in their lives. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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