Title Weeping Man Elisha (2007. 11. 4)
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Date: November 4, 2007
Word: 2 Kings 8:7-15
Title: Elisha the Weeping Man
Contents :
The content of this text is about the time when the prophet Elisha visited Damascus. At that time Ben-hadad king of Syria fell ill. Ben-hadad told Hazael to go to Elisha and ask if he would be healed. Hazael received the order and went to Elisha with the beautiful items of Damascus, enough to be carried on 40 camels to be given to Elisha. But Elisha stared at Hazael enough to be embarrassed, and suddenly started crying. Hazael asked Elisha how he was weeping, and Elisha replied, "I have seen the evil you will do to Israel." That same day Hazael returned and reported to the king, and the very next day he killed the king and made himself king.
Today's content is truly a glimpse into a world where betrayal and revenge, conspiracies and lies reign supreme. It is no exaggeration to say that faithful servants of God are servants of tears. What they all have in common is the tears they cry for the country, the church, and the people rather than their own problems.
Let's look at the meaning of the tears of Elisha the weeping man.
<The tears that love the country.>
When Jesus looked at the city of Jerusalem, he knew what was to come and wept. The life of faith must be a life in heaven overflowing with joy. But do not forget that joy is the fruit of tears.
<The tears are a preview of the suffering of our people.>
Even if I am terrified when I shed tears, I taste the cool grace when I shed all my tears As believers live with the Lord, they should always rejoice and rejoice, but they must be those who weep while thinking of my brothers and sisters outside the church. In a world where the devil rages like a roaring lion, we must know that our religious life is filled with joy and pain, laughter and tears. If we look at the history of Israel, weeping servants appeared in each era to save and rescue the nation. Sometimes, the prayer of one person's tears saves the country and the family.
unhappy man Hazael
Even if he is left alone, he commits the sin of killing someone who will die. He is the one who makes the people of God weep. It is not a happy life to bring tears to others' eyes.
Now we must cry too.
The year that marks the 100th anniversary of Pyongyang is drawing to a close. In fact, there are many things to cry about even with the problems in front of you.