GOD WILL NOT DEMAND A MIRACLE SEED FROM YOU : IT’S BY GRACE (PART 3)
The Prophet’s And The
Righteous man’s Reward
Matt 10:41-42 AMP
“ He who receives and
welcomes and accepts a prophet because he is a prophet shall receive a
prophet's reward, and he who receives and welcomes and accepts a righteous man
because he is a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward. And whoever gives to one of these little ones
[in rank or influence] even a cup of cold water because he is My disciple,
surely I declare to you, he shall not lose his reward."
There is a reward for honouring ministers of the gospel . The word 'prophet'
is the Greek word ‘ 'Prophetes’ it
means : a foreteller ; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet: It is important to have a person with the
capability to open our eyes to the wider implications of our actions. Our
actions and choices come with consequences. Ministers of the gospel are a gift
from God sent to help us avoid life’s pitfalls. It is for this reason that the
scriptures says in Eph 4:11-12 AMP "And His gifts were [varied; He Himself
appointed and gave men to us] some to be apostles (special messengers), some
prophets (inspired preachers and expounders), some evangelists (preachers of
the Gospel, traveling missionaries), some pastors (shepherds of His flock) and
teachers. His intention was the
perfecting and the full equipping of the saints (His consecrated people), [that
they should do] the work of ministering toward building up Christ's body (the
church), “ Ministers of the gospel are
sent to help us fulfill our purpose in life .
Our frustrations
and regrets today would have been avoided if we were convinced beyond reasonable doubt not to take the steps we took that has resulted in our present predicament. It is for this reason that God sends ministers of the gospel to us and
it is our responsibility to recognize who is a true minister of the gospel.
True ministers of
the gospel do not demand a reward or price in advance before they deliver God’s message
or pray for you . ‘Deliverance’ is to be
conducted by minsters without demanding anything from those held captive by
Satan and his demons, Isa 45:13 KJV says “ I have raised him up in righteousness,
and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my
captives, not for price nor reward, saith the Lord of hosts.”
The reference to prophet
Elijah demanding food from the widow in 1 kings 17 :12-16 as justification to
demand money from persons before praying for them is incorrect because in 2
kings 4:1-7 the prophet Elijah was used by God to break the yoke of poverty in
the life of a widow through the miraculous multiplication of oil. He did not demand
anything from the widow as a precondition. Elijah's case was peculiar as he was starving to death haven trekked
for miles and needed food urgently to
stay alive.
Another reference often
used to collect landed properties from unsuspecting victims by false
teachers is that of Elisha’s encounter with a barren wealthy woman who offered
him free accommodation that eventually resulted in the yoke of barrenness being
destroyed and she gave birth to a son (IKings 4:8-17). In all the cases , no ‘miracle seed’ was demanded by God’s servant .
The recipients of theses miracles acted in faith and love for God’s servants
and thus God was honoured and it resulted in miracles. They gave of their free
will not by manipulation or coercion. They
were saved by grace through faith in God’s word.
As you make Jesus Christ your lord and read this now , receive
grace for the pulling down of every barrier standing against your prosperity in
Jesus name.
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