CHARIOTS OF FIRE
Today’s Reading: 2 Kings 6-7
Click scripture link to read online or HERE to listen online (then click the symbol of the audio speaker above the scripture portion).
Herod’s Gate (named after Herod the Great), also known as Gate of the Flowers, is a gate in the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. It adjoins the Muslim Quarter and is a short distance east of the Damascus Gate. The city gate that is mentioned in 2 Kings 7:1 may have looked like this.
GOOGLE MAPS – To see where the photo was taken, click HERE.
Key Verse: 2 Kings 6:17
And Elisha prayed, and said, “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Lord Jesus, as Your disciples asked You, “Teach us to pray!” Even so, I ask You this blessing, not just what to say when I pray, Lord, but to actually do it with fervency. I believe You now for Your Spirit to come upon me, giving me a spirit of intercession. Amen!
100 PERSONAL WORDS:
As I read today’s Scriptures, I thought how that during the years 1938 to 1945, when my Dad was separated from us by WW2, my mother carried the family devotions responsiibility. Thank you, Norma Hazel Pritchard Mainse, for being a great MOTHER!!! (see photo below).
The well-known London, England, pastor, Charles Spurgeon, preached on “Man’s Extremity, God’s Opportunity.” I think of his message as I meditate on the circumstances of Israel in today’s reading. If you can find the time, click here to read Spurgeon’s sermon (PDF file).
Here’s a little insight about the four lepers mentioned in 2 Kings 7:3. There is a tradition, not in the Bible, that these were the former servants of Elisha, Gehazi and his three sons. Review from yesterday 2 Kings 5:27.
Yours for fervently inviting God’s intervention in our lives and circumstances,
David
P.S. Happy Mother’s Day month!
My mother, Norma Hazel Pritchard Mainse
Some of the scripture was quite disturbing, today. But appreciated the message, prayer, and link to Spurgeon. Beautiful photo of David’s mother and interesting that Norma-Jean shares her same first name. That was a clear sign, I say, from God above, that you were chosen to be David’s wife. Sending you love, today, Norma-Jean. Wishing all saints a blessed day in the Lord. Still raining, here, in Prince Edward County.
As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God.
Psalm 42:1 NKJV
As the Deer Pants For the Water – Robin Mark (for you Bill)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBppKZ0eJlQ
Oh, wow–let this keep running–so much more at the end of this song including Robin Mark’s prayer and Eddie James version and total gift to us; WOW, WOW, WOW!!! Thank You God–and oh, how I needed this!!!
I played it a second time and it did not run into Eddie James, but further Robin Mark songs, so, here is the version, just in case. Such a blessing:
As The Deer Pants – Eddie James
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwgLR6nXGfc
So overwhelmed by all the good things on this blog from yesterday and today. I didn’t get back to you saints yesterday but thank you Lord, David, Ron and Beverlee for the songs and devotional. It also brought me to my knees Sah. The Lord needs strong witnesses in Canada right now. I am glad we are all making this journey together. Enjoyed your posting too Irene and Eleanor M. The Lord is speaking and He loves this nation still as when it first began. Amen.
Amen, Ger! Canada is strong because the Christians stand together in prayer.
The Lord bless you too Nan!
Wow , Beverlee. That is a really God inspired link. Really enjoyed it just now.
Blessings to all
Amen, Nan and Ger. I just got home and am going to play it again!
Love the link Beverlee and am totally blessed and lifted up. God inspired for sure!