MONDAY - 31ST MAY, 2021
MORNING WINGS DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE - Olusola ADEJUMO
REJOICE NOT UNTIL YOUR PLANS COME THROUGH
Read II Kings 6:8-23, James 4:13-16
II Kings 6:8, KJV
"Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, IN SUCH AND SUCH A PLACE SHALL BE MY CAMP."
This Syrian king's action calls for derision. At the war room, he said to all his generals, "my camp is going to be situated in so and so place." His speech comes from boasting and a strong sense of self actualization also. He was talking as if he knew by such location where he commanded, things shall just fall in place for them and Israel shall be trapped.
He so much spoke with boldness, assurance and rejoicing of heart that you could see self deceit, and regard not for any other (especially the Almighty) in his utterance. The plan, stratagem and location of camp/ambush he was rejoicing in as a dream come through is what God without effort scattered through its disclosure to Israel by Elisha. God is quick to show to those who will tell Him to His face He's not part of their plans they're also on their own.
Didn't the Bible say, "horses are prepared for the day of battles but victory belongs to the Lord (Prov. 21:31).
That's what he didn't look unto God for. He rather says in his vanity and lifting up of his soul with a sense of "I'm enough. It shall work", while saying, "in such and such place shall my camp be."
What right do anyone has to say this is how it shall be and that's how it must be? You can say that but you can't enforce it. What was the purpose of his building camps at those places? To trap Israel. Was Israel trapped?
II Kings 6:10-11, KJV
"10 And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice. 11 Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, Will ye not shew me which of us is for the king of Israel?."
The man that was boasting and rejoicing to the success of his well laid plan though which had not been achieved is same who now in confusion asks why his plans are not succeeding. All of us should exercise ourselves in humility and know that he who is putting off his armour shouldn't pride himself like one putting it on.
Unless your plans succeeds and it is assured your success can't be reversed, don't rejoice. Look at the disappointment expressed by the king of Syria as to why his plans didn't work...as to why his ambush was not catching Israel.
May God teach you not to glory, boast or celebrate when success is far away or at all not at sight. May you learn humility that plans and knows only God gives success.
There are those who are saying, "I'll do this tomorrow, I'll do that tomorrow. I'll go into that city and trade, accumulating wealth. However, you don't know what would be tomorrow. Due to this, how do you ought to talk so that you won't connote independence of God?
James 4:15-16, KJV
"15 For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. 16 But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil."
Whereas, that was the mistake the Syrian king made. He was so assured of his trapping Israel where he'll camp that he was saying so boldly with utmost assurance, "in such a place will I situate." It doesn't take long to reveal to him that his plans are not his to fulfill like the man who says he'll pull down his barn, build a bigger one and say to his heart, "eat, soul; for you have goods for many years in store for you (Luke 12:16-20).
What happens to such man? It was that same night his soul was requested of him. See this as a reason to be humble instead of exercising yourself in futility. Don't let your pride make God scatter what you're planning in order to show you He reigns in the affairs of men and without His consent, no man lifts hand or foot.
PRAYER: Lord, may I not incur Your wrath by leaving You out of my considerations. May I take You as my greatest counsellor. I receive humility to include You and put You in front. Take charge Lord.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 17:1-29, John 19:23-42, Psalm 119:129-152, Proverbs 16:12-13
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