2021

On some other occasions, what God uses to keep us from danger is to hitch us up with groups or companies with protocols. As long as we keep within the boundaries drawn by the group we are safe. Violation of rules and procedures spells doom.

One lapse in judgment brought so much ruin. His sense of judgment was beclouded by family ties. His desire to create a thrill for his children went wrong. When it comes to family members or other loved ones, we develop blind spots that could prove injurious.

People of God should not invest their money in just any place; but in the particular field(s) that God indicates. When next you have some money to invest, ask God to show you which direction to go. No one loses their investment following God’s guidance

Judging from this we could say that in designing their meal God had factored in what was most suitable for them at that time. Had they needed something different, God’s loving providence would have supplied that too.

In our passage it is evident that the people preferred losing their freedom if only to satisfy certain appetites. Our call to Christ is designed to change everything – taste, priorities, and all.

Influencers that would bring back our taste for the old life will work a ruin someday. The people that we blend with never leave us the same. This is why we cannot enter any relationship casually.

In these two cases we can assume it was the fire of approval from the Lord that Solomon and Elijah enjoyed. If you are feeling down and low in your spirit and in need of some fire, take to prayer.

Murmuring and complaining breed frustration. Even God found this so. In our text, God had had enough of their murmur, was displeased and swift judgment followed.

Secondly, believers should get involved in politics at every level. As little as the leadership of residents association might seem, you may be the man in council whom God will use to favour His kingdom.