“We Are Blessed To Be A Blessing To Others”

Zechariah 8:12-13

Blessed is defined as consecrated; sacred; holy; sanctified; worthy of adoration, reverence, or worship; favored.

We must stay encouraged to be faithful in the trials of the present time. Because if God said it, so shall it be. The four lepers who sat at the gate of Samaria at a time when the city was under siege. Things had gotten so bad inside the city that women were eating their own children to survive. But Elisha the prophet had predicted something that seemed utterly impossible, that the next day food would be plentiful and affordable in Samaria. Meanwhile, the four lepers evaluated their dismal situation. If they stayed at the gate of Samaria, they would starve. If they went over to the enemy camp, they may be killed, which would be no worse than starving. But there was the outside chance that the enemy would take pity on them and give them some scraps of food. So they took their chances and went over to the enemy camp. When they got there, they were shocked to find the camp deserted. The Lord had caused the enemy to hear the sound of a great army of chariots and horses so that they fled in a panic, leaving all of their supplies behind. The four beggars ate all that they could eat. They hauled away and hid several loads of silver and gold and clothes. Their consciences began to gnaw at them so they went and told the starving city where they could find abundant supplies to satisfy their needs. 

I come by this morning to let you know because God has promised to bless us abundantly, we should be a blessing to others. God’s promises may seem impossible to us but they are not difficult for Him. Be blessed and I love you!!! JE