It is sad to observe today that many people are trading their destinies for worldly riches. Gehazi, the servant of the prophet Elisha, is a classic case of someone who exchanged his destiny for riches.
In 2 Kings 5:20-27, we see that Gehazi had the opportunity to receive a double portion of Elisha’s spirit and become a powerful prophet in his own right, just as Elisha received from Elijah. However, he was tempted by the wealth offered by Naaman, a Syrian general whom Elisha had healed of leprosy.
Gehazi secretly accepted a large sum of money and expensive clothes from Naaman, despite Elisha’s refusal of the gifts. As a result, Gehazi was cursed by Elisha and ended up with leprosy, losing his opportunity for a greater destiny.
This story illustrates the dangers of prioritizing riches and material gain over one’s spiritual destiny and purpose. Gehazi’s desire for wealth and status led him to compromise his values and lose out on a greater calling.
Similarly, Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for a morsel of food without realizing that he was engaging in a spiritual transaction that would later cost him his blessings in a dramatic turn of events.
How much more of God’s children are selling their birthright and destinies for the fleeting riches of this world being offered them by the devil? May God help us not to end up like Gehazi or Esau!
“See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. He could bring about no change of mind, though he sought the blessing with tears.” (Hebrews 12:16-17)
Remain inspired!
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Source: Rev. Joel Baidoo
