April 18, 2010

Today's reading: II Kings 3, 4, 5; Psalm 18, 48, 78, 108, 138; Proverbs 18

II Kings 4:10, "Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither."

This lady wanted to provide for the needs of the man of God. How did she do that? She provided him:

A place to sleep - "... a bed," Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is take a nap or sleep. This way you get your battery recharged. We all need proper rest to be effective for God. This woman wanted to provide a place for the man of God to get proper rest.

A place to study - "and a table," She provided a place for the man of God to put his scrolls (Bible) and to study. I know there have been a few times in my life that I have gotten away and it was nice to have provided a table where I could put my Bible and note pad to study. The woman wanted the man of God to have a proper place to study.

A place to sit - "and a stool," She provided the man of God a place to sit down at the table. Not only did she provide him a place to study; but, she provided him a place to sit at the table. It could be hard to study without a place to sit. It would have been uncomfortable and that would have made studying unprofitable.

A place to see - "and a candlestick:" She provided the man of God a candlestick. Light was very necessary just to live. His ministry was enhanced because he had light. The light allowed him to study very early or very late depending upon his needs.

I love this story of God providing for His man. The reason I love it so much is because I know if God provided for the man of God He will also provide for you and I.

Count your blessings today and see what God has provided for you. Remember to name them one by one.