Scripture
speaks of "the time of wrath" (Daniel 11:36), "a time of distress such
as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then" (Daniel
12:1). For some, this will bring "shame and everlasting contempt."
Through the grace of God, others will receive "everlasting life" (Daniel
12:20). This "everlasting life" is in Christ - "God has given us
eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life."
Scripture also contains the Word of warning - "He who does not have the
Son does not have life" (1 John 5:12-12). As we hear Scripture speaking
to us concerning eternal life, we say in our hearts, "Such knowledge is
too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain" (Psalm 139:6). Too
wonderful? Too lofty? - Yes, but, by the grace of God, it is given to us
- "I write these things to you who believe in the Name of the Son of
God so that you may know that you have eternal life" (1 John 5:13).
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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