Switched Values

“Then Elisha said, ‘Listen to the Word of the Lord; thus says the Lord, ‘Tomorrow about this time a measure of fine flour shall be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.’ And the royal officer on whose hand the king was leaning answered the man of God and said, ‘Behold, if the Lord should make windows in heaven, could this thing be?’ Then he said, ‘Behold you shall see it with your own eyes, but you shall not eat of it.’” II Kings 7:1-2

This is the prelude to a very special story in the Bible about lepers and avoiding fears and finding unexpected treasure. Yet, these two verses have lots to teach us. First to always listen, not to men or the circumstances we see around us, but to God. That the worldly values we see are never reliable. And that we may see or be in high positions one moment, but our fate and lives are in the hands of the Lord. Isn’t God’s Word just amazing!!

“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. And the world is passing away and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God abides forever.” I John 2:16-17

Stay near God's Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: Prayer Requests: Carla and the boys are in Jamaica for the funeral of her mom, but Carla has taken ill, please pray for her and the boys. Pray for Paul as he misses them. Gregg is still trying to sell his home in the UK. Reg’s ministry. The doctors and specialists caring for Lyle’s brother, David, Adrian and Randy. My need. (Many have written about this. The request has been detailed on the blog site.).