ABOVE MY PAY-SCALE
II Kings 6:25-27a
"And there was great famine in Samaria; and indeed they besieged it until a donkey's head was sold for eighty shekels of silver, and one-fourth of a kab of dove droppings for five shekels of silver. Then, as the king of Israel was passing by on the wall, a woman cried out to him, saying, 'Help, my lord, O King!' And he said, 'If the LORD does not help you, where can I find help for you?' "
Things in Samaria were in a horrible condition – so bad that they were dining on dove dropping, and even eating their own children (vss. 28-29)! Even though he was ruler of the kingdom, the king recognized he was unable to help this woman. God tells us to help those who are in need, but wisdom shows that some things are above our pay-scale and ability. We can't solve everyone's problems and meet everyone's needs. They need to turn to God who alone can help them. Looking to others for help to solve our problems will only end in disappointment. But God is able!!!
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Only God can meet man's greatest needs.
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II Kings 6:25-27a
"And there was great famine in Samaria; and indeed they besieged it until a donkey's head was sold for eighty shekels of silver, and one-fourth of a kab of dove droppings for five shekels of silver. Then, as the king of Israel was passing by on the wall, a woman cried out to him, saying, 'Help, my lord, O King!' And he said, 'If the LORD does not help you, where can I find help for you?' "
Things in Samaria were in a horrible condition – so bad that they were dining on dove dropping, and even eating their own children (vss. 28-29)! Even though he was ruler of the kingdom, the king recognized he was unable to help this woman. God tells us to help those who are in need, but wisdom shows that some things are above our pay-scale and ability. We can't solve everyone's problems and meet everyone's needs. They need to turn to God who alone can help them. Looking to others for help to solve our problems will only end in disappointment. But God is able!!!
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Only God can meet man's greatest needs.
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Have a "turning to God" day. Love you.
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