DAD'S RAMBLINGS – The Man of God
II Kings 1:9-10
"Then the king sent to him a captain of fifty with his fifty men. So he went up to him; and there he was, sitting on top of a hill. And he spoke to him: 'Man of God, the king has said, "Come down." ' So Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, 'If I am a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.' And fire came down and consumed him and his fifty."
I must admit that this is a baffling incident (verses 9-15). Two times the king sent 51 soldiers to get Elijah, and both times they were consumed by fire. Finally, the third time, God said to Elijah to go with them. Why did 102 innocent men who were simply following the orders of their king have to die? I don't know. What I do know is that it is dangerous to attack a Man of God. There are consequences, not only for those directly involved, but also for the families. I've seen it again and again – church members who rebel against a preacher and the innocent families who suffer the consequences. The lesson: Don't trifle with a Man of God.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: There are dire consequences for attacking a Man of God.
Have a respectful day. Love you.
II Kings 1:9-10
"Then the king sent to him a captain of fifty with his fifty men. So he went up to him; and there he was, sitting on top of a hill. And he spoke to him: 'Man of God, the king has said, "Come down." ' So Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, 'If I am a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.' And fire came down and consumed him and his fifty."
I must admit that this is a baffling incident (verses 9-15). Two times the king sent 51 soldiers to get Elijah, and both times they were consumed by fire. Finally, the third time, God said to Elijah to go with them. Why did 102 innocent men who were simply following the orders of their king have to die? I don't know. What I do know is that it is dangerous to attack a Man of God. There are consequences, not only for those directly involved, but also for the families. I've seen it again and again – church members who rebel against a preacher and the innocent families who suffer the consequences. The lesson: Don't trifle with a Man of God.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: There are dire consequences for attacking a Man of God.
Have a respectful day. Love you.
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