Tuesday November 28th, 2023
« “What do you want me to do for you?”
Jesus asked him.
The blind man said,
“Rabbi, I want to see”. »
9 When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “What can I do for you, before I am taken away from you?” Elisha answered, “May I receive a double portion of the prophetic spirit that energizes you?”
10 Elijah replied, “That’s a difficult request! If you see me taken from you, may it be so, but if you don’t, it will not happen.”
One would think that the man at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3) would ask that his ankles be strengthened, he asked the Apostles for alms.
Many of us are like this lame man; we do not know exactly what we need.
In today’s memory verse, Jesus asked the blind man crying after Him what he wanted.
The question may appear needless as there should be only one pressing need for a blind man.
Yet, if you look at the blind man in Acts 3, you would understand the importance of the question.
That is why God is asking you today: “What do you need? Do you really know?”
Elijah asked Elisha in 2 Kings 2:9-10 for what he needed.
The later did not waste time as he quickly asked for the double portion of his master’s anointing.
He knew what he wanted, did as his master required and got his blessing.
Many years ago, a mighty man of God offered us – participants at an international conference in the United States- an opportunity to ask for what we needed for our ministries. While some asked for books, tracks and financial assistance, I asked Him to lay his anointed hands on me for the work of the ministry. He was surprised but impressed about my specific and uncommon request; he did so, prayed for me and today, you are a living testimony of God’s faithfulness in our ministry.
« But more than anything else, put God’s work first and do what He wants. Then the other things will be yours as well. »
Matthew 6:33 CEV
As a child of God, it is better for you to go after the Giver of gifts than the gifts themselves.
This is the most needful pursuit of your life – the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.
When this is settled, your Father will meet all your other needs. He will take care of you as His child.
Do the needful: accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then trust Him for everything.
He will surely meet all your needs (Philippians 4:19) in the mighty name of Jesus.
Prayer focus – Father, by Your grace, let me remain with the divine minority. Please, do not let me miss my moments of joy on earth and in eternity in the mighty name of Jesus.
Author: Bishop Enoch. A. Adeboye.
Edited by Naomie
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