Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See, the place where we dwell under your charge is too small for us. 2 Let us go to the Jordan and each of us get there a log, and let us make a place for us to dwell there.” And he answered, “Go.” 2 Kings 6:1-2
A lot of folk today are waiting on people, government bodies and other charity organisations to make basic decisions they ought to themselves. This is because they have lost the ability to discover, identify, distinguish, grasp, perceive, visualise, imagine – see! When one has lost this ability, they cannot describe:
- Who they are – Identity.
- What their purpose is – Task/ Mission.
- Why they do what they do – Motivation.
- When they estimate their goals or mandate will commence or be accomplished –Timeframe.
- Where they are designated or assigned– Space/ Place.
- How they will rightly execute – Plan.
Most people desire promotion and advancement but a few are willing to do due diligence and pay the price. To move, both feet cannot be on and off the ground at once – there is a lifting and setting down of each foot in turn. What am I saying in essence? You need to start somewhere and sometime – what better place than your present setting? What better time than now! Lao Tzu, a Chinese philosopher put it this way “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. How about conducting an assessment of your current health, living, relationships, practices, status, income, goals, needs, victories, and challenges?
Order my steps in thy word. Psalm 119:133a
The sons of the prophets did just that and arrived at the conclusion we read. They knew their identity, recognized their capacity, and realized they were being limited by their place. They no longer could take being hemmed in, packed in a corner and having no breathing space – no elbow room. God knew and chances are Elisha too but would say or do nothing until the people discovered for themselves. They saw and friend I pray in the name of Jesus you begin to see! I remove every blind-fold and mind-block- I release you to see the place where you are and where you need to be in Jesus name!
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people. Ephesians 1:18
You may be hemmed in in your career, family, relationships, health, and even finances but you need to see past where you are presently. The sons of the prophets did and that was the beginning of their breakthrough. They knew of another place – Jordan, where they could go and build! For so long they lived in a confined space but they knew they could change base! They could operate from a different location, position, and dimension.
And though your beginning was small, your latter days will be very great. Job 8:7
The sons of the prophets had exposure to different places, glimpses of various towns, tastes of other cities, and the opportunities available there. Hence, they could easily suggest “Let us go to the Jordan”. Do you have an idea of where you want to go from here? Selah! This generation is so privileged in that there are various resources and tools that would thoroughly and rapidly aid them in making such a decision. Invest in books, browse the internet, subscribe to newsletters, book yourself on seminars, attend church, network with people, travel, go on tours or sightseeing, etc.
Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. James 4:17
Illustrated in this passage of scripture also, is an action plan. To build the house, the sons of the prophets needed to get to Jordan; and on arriving Jordan, they each needed to get a log, and the log by cutting a tree – without which, the house wouldn’t have been built. So you want to be a millionaire, lawyer, doctor, teacher, business owner, preacher, etc. What are the requirements? What must you do in order to be saved?
If you know these things, happy are you if you do them. John 13:17
Friend, you are special breed and God’s given you all you need – the seed is in you, let it grow! Note, when the sons of the prophets discussed their intention with Elisha, he told them to go! This is heaven’s desire for you – to move ahead, to advance…. to go forward. If in the place of prayer, God is telling you to slow, grow or No – you have a word. Act on it!
This month, you will see, be, and do all God has for you. You will migrate from where you are and transition to your desired place. Go make a president, bank, university, nursery, home, marriage, child, record, book, career, business, relationship, witty invention – whatever you desire in His will. Go!