August 3 | Daily Devotion | Preserving The Anointing Of The Holy Spirit Till The End | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenAugust 2, 202410mWatch on YouTube

CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen Excerpt from the message: Elisha: The Holy, Humble, Anointed Man of God - Zac Poonen To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/4-elisha-the-holy-humble-anointed-man-of-god Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com

Summary

The sermon warns against pursuing money, using the example of Elisha and his servant Gehazi. Gehazi, motivated by greed, tried to gain wealth and ended up with spiritual leprosy, illustrating that chasing money leads to spiritual ruin. The speaker advises believers to maintain a pure heart, recognizing that true spiritual gifts and anointing are not bought or sold, and that humility, even through suffering or loss, is often what God uses to keep us grounded.

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Elisha's New Covenant spirit regarding moneyElisha demonstrated remarkable clarity and faithfulness regarding money, displaying a New Covenant spirit that many modern preachers lack.

Gehazi's pursuit of money and spiritual leprosyInstead of receiving the prophetic anointing, Gehazi pursued wealth through deceit and contracted spiritual leprosy as a warning against greed.

Gehazi chases Naaman and tells lies for gainBelieving Elisha was foolish for refusing Naaman's gifts, Gehazi ran after Naaman and fabricated a story to solicit money and clothes.

Elisha discerns and confronts Gehazi's deceitElisha saw straight through Gehazi's lies upon his return, possessing true spiritual discernment that modern believers and leaders desperately need.

Is this a time to receive money?Poonen questions the modern practice of ministries sending out begging letters for funds, pointing out that Jesus and Paul never solicited money in such a manner.Luke 8:1–4

Elisha's final illness and deathDespite having double the anointing of Elijah and performing great miracles, Elisha ultimately became sick and died.2 Kings 13:14

Paul's thorn in the fleshApostle Paul also suffered from a physical affliction, likely an eye infection, which he called a messenger of Satan.

Why God allows physical weakness and trialsGod used Paul's thorn in the flesh to keep him humble after being mightily used, whereas Jesus remained perfectly humble without needing such intervention.

Embracing financial loss and humbling experiencesBelievers should praise God not just for financial gains, but also for losses and trials that keep the spirit humble and focused solely on the cross.

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