In John 4, we read about the overcoming of our enemies through the Gospel. “Jews do not associate with the Samaritans” (John 4:9).
Jesus did associate with the Samaritan woman. The woman believed in
Jesus. Many others believed in Him. By breaking down the barrier between
Jews and Samaritans, Jesus was not minimizing the difference between
the godly and the ungodly. He was emphasizing that “he who sows
righteousness reaps a sure reward” (Proverbs 11:18). As He spoke the Word of God’s love, many were brought to faith in Him (John 4:39).
When the Gospel of God’s love reaches our hearts, we do not continue in
sin, going our own way rather than the Lord’s way. We come in our sin
to the Saviour. We receive His forgiveness. We begin a new life – “It is
no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me” (Galatians 2:20).
The power of God was upon Elisha. God was at work in mighty power. When we red about Elisha, we say, in our hearts, ‘This is not about Elisha. This is about God - - God working through Elisha.’ We must always remember to give all the glory to the Lord. The praise does not belong to the servant. It belongs to the Lord. He alone is worthy of praise.
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