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Lord’s people, in Nehemiah’s time, made this commitment: “We will not
neglect the House of our God” (Nehemiah 10:39). Such a commitment to
God and His work is not easy to maintain. There is an enemy who opposes
God and His work – “the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the
devil, or Satan” (Revelation 20:2). Whatever chaos Satan may cause in
the Lord’s work here on earth, we are left in no doubt about his
eternal destiny: “The devil … will be tormented day and night for ever”
(Revelation 20:10). Satan’s eternal destiny is very different from
that of God’s people: “The Lord takes delight in His people; He crowns
the humble with salvation” (Psalm 149:4) – “This is the glory of all
His saints” (Psalm 149:9).
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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