DON'T STOP SHORT OF THE BLESSING

SCRIPTURE: 2 King 5:1-4

VERSE FOR TODAY: Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart ( Psalm 119:34, New International Version).

HYMN FOR TODAY: "Trust and Obey"

A mother had just finished a two garage sale. She was exhausted. Her children begged her to go with them to the woods at the back of their property to see the fireflies. She was convinced that she could not make this trek and used what seem to her last ounce of strength to say, "No."

They not to be easily persuaded. They begged her to go, saying she could drive the little way to the woods. So in the car they piled, and off to the woods they bumped for what she expect to be a not unpleasant sighting of fireflies.

To the mother's great surprise, however, they were greeted by a spectacular display of fireflies lighting up the woods. In a moment's of wonder and amazement, bone-deep exhaustion drained away, leaving her feeling deeply rested and blessed. She came close to missing s blessing.

Naman came close to missing a healing

 Elisha,'s instruction didn't seem sensible

Fortunately, he also some nagging voices; they encourage him to Obey. We may be too fatigued for fireflies, but may we never stop short of God's will for us because obedience and faithfulness seem impractical or unnecessary.

PRAYER THOUGHT: Dear, help us to trust You when the way is confusing and help us to obey when we think we see a better way. Amen.