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Sharing Our Blessing

By April 23, 2014No Comments

Read 2 Kings 7 – 9

Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king’s household. 2 Kings 7:9 KJV

The army of the Syrians had surrounded the king of Israel in the city of Samaria. Food supplies were cut off, and the people of the city were starving. However, God fought in their behalf, giving the Syrian’s an impression of approaching armies they became frightened, and ran away in the night. No one in Samaria knew this, but there was a group of hungry lepers who decided to risk death and enter the camp of the Syrians to see if they could sneak away with some food. Entering the camp they found all the Syrians gone and for a short time joyfully feasted. They then realized that such good news should not be enjoyed selfishly but needed to be shared with the people of the city. In much the same way, we who have enjoyed the riches of heaven by faith in Jesus Christ must not keep such good news to ourselves but must share it with others that they might enjoy the same.

Lord, I have been able to feast at Your table and enjoy all the riches of heaven through my relationship with You. What a crime it would be if I kept such joy to myself and did not share it with others. Help me fulfill the responsibility that such blessings demand.

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