Study9..Even Elijah came to the end of his earthly span of service. There were very few witnesses on the earth in those days; good men were scarce, yet Elijah had to go! Arise to stand in the gap.
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Study 9 THE HOME-GOING OF A SERVANT OF GOD
(Scripture Portion: 2 Kings 2: 1-15)
As believers (Ephesians 1:13), those who are redeemed by the precious blood of Christ (1 Peter 1:18-19), we have a glorious prospect. At present we live in the body, and we “groan” (Romans 8:23) and long for our Heavenly Home –- look up John 14:1-3; 2 Corinthians 5:1-8 and Psalm 23:6. Elijah finished his earthly life by being caught up to Heaven in a whirlwind (2 Kings 2:11), and this story contains some valuable lessons for us.
1. EVERY SERVANT OF GOD, WHOEVER HE MAY BE AND HOWEVER IMPORTANT HIS WORK, MUST EVENTUALLY REST FROM HIS LABOURS
2.IN ELIJAH’’ S TRANSLATION WE HAVE AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE WAY IN WHICH A GENERATION OF BELIEVERS WILL
3.THE TIME , THE MANNER AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF OUR HOME- GOING ARE IN THE HANDS OF OUR LOVING HEAVENLY FATHER
4.ALTHOUGH GOD TAKES AWAY HIS SERVANTS, HIS WORK GOES ON
5.SOMETIMES GOD’’ S PEOPLE HAVE CERTAIN INDICATIONS THAT THE END OF THEIR EARTHLY COURSE IS NEAR AT HAND
6.. WE SHOULD ANTICIPATE OUR HOME -GOING AND PREPARE ACCORDINGLY
We must first put our whole trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and in His precious blood (Ephesians 1:6-7). Having done that, how should our last hours be occupied? Look at this story of Elijah for the answer:
It seems that he had a great desire to be alone and in solitary communion with his Lord. Three times he asked Elisha to leave him (verses 2-6). How natural to want to be alone with his Lord! –- Amos 4:12!
He carried on with his work just in the normal day-to-day way. It seems he just went on, a step at a time, in communion with the Lord, seeking to do His will and ready when the call should come.
He was determined to do all the good he could in the short time left to him. He visited the colleges and encouraged the students (verses 3, 5 and 7). What a ministry! –- see 2 Timothy 1:1-13.
His faith and trust in God were as vital and as powerful at the end as at any time previously. Why, just before he goes to Heaven he takes his mantle and divides Jordan and passes over –- verse 8! Sometimes when God’’s people “retire” they get slack, but not this man!
He longed to leave a blessing behind him. Verse 9 tells us this, the important words being, ““ before I am taken from you…”…” By God’’s grace we can all leave behind us a legacy of love, of virtue and of consistent Christian living.
What's your resolution?
Closing Thought: Hebrews 6:10-12.
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Study 9 THE HOME-GOING OF A SERVANT OF GOD
(Scripture Portion: 2 Kings 2: 1-15)
As believers (Ephesians 1:13), those who are redeemed by the precious blood of Christ (1 Peter 1:18-19), we have a glorious prospect. At present we live in the body, and we “groan” (Romans 8:23) and long for our Heavenly Home –- look up John 14:1-3; 2 Corinthians 5:1-8 and Psalm 23:6. Elijah finished his earthly life by being caught up to Heaven in a whirlwind (2 Kings 2:11), and this story contains some valuable lessons for us.
1. EVERY SERVANT OF GOD, WHOEVER HE MAY BE AND HOWEVER IMPORTANT HIS WORK, MUST EVENTUALLY REST FROM HIS LABOURS
2.IN ELIJAH’’ S TRANSLATION WE HAVE AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE WAY IN WHICH A GENERATION OF BELIEVERS WILL
3.THE TIME , THE MANNER AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF OUR HOME- GOING ARE IN THE HANDS OF OUR LOVING HEAVENLY FATHER
4.ALTHOUGH GOD TAKES AWAY HIS SERVANTS, HIS WORK GOES ON
5.SOMETIMES GOD’’ S PEOPLE HAVE CERTAIN INDICATIONS THAT THE END OF THEIR EARTHLY COURSE IS NEAR AT HAND
6.. WE SHOULD ANTICIPATE OUR HOME -GOING AND PREPARE ACCORDINGLY
We must first put our whole trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and in His precious blood (Ephesians 1:6-7). Having done that, how should our last hours be occupied? Look at this story of Elijah for the answer:
It seems that he had a great desire to be alone and in solitary communion with his Lord. Three times he asked Elisha to leave him (verses 2-6). How natural to want to be alone with his Lord! –- Amos 4:12!
He carried on with his work just in the normal day-to-day way. It seems he just went on, a step at a time, in communion with the Lord, seeking to do His will and ready when the call should come.
He was determined to do all the good he could in the short time left to him. He visited the colleges and encouraged the students (verses 3, 5 and 7). What a ministry! –- see 2 Timothy 1:1-13.
His faith and trust in God were as vital and as powerful at the end as at any time previously. Why, just before he goes to Heaven he takes his mantle and divides Jordan and passes over –- verse 8! Sometimes when God’’s people “retire” they get slack, but not this man!
He longed to leave a blessing behind him. Verse 9 tells us this, the important words being, ““ before I am taken from you…”…” By God’’s grace we can all leave behind us a legacy of love, of virtue and of consistent Christian living.
What's your resolution?
Closing Thought: Hebrews 6:10-12.
For more package,visit our blog:segoeevangelism1992.blogspot.com and also you can click on the link attached.
For support and testimony: segoeevangelism1992@gmail.com
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God bless you.
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