We have cheapened time, yet we do not fill our time with His Word. On the road to Emmaus Jesus met and talked with two and His Words burned in their hearts.

This is a Word to all men of God. This prophet is on a Mission from God, He is full of power and the Spirit until he is waylaid by an old prophet. The old prophet comes along and lies to the young man, costing him his life. 

Be careful who you tie up with for there is deception afoot.

Miriam and Aaron speak out against Moses because they did not like who he had married. A tale as old as families. Yet they spoke out against the man God hand picked for this job. They are about to get a "come to Jesus meeting".

Yet what happens here is rebellion and redemption, Love and restoration, Chastisement yet mercy. Fascinating.

Today we look at 2 examples of people who want the title, the recognition, the accolades but have no idea of the God they claim to serve.

Simon the sorcerer, when Peter tells him to pray and ask God to forgive him, Simon responds pray for me. He does not understand the God he claims to believe in. No Simon believes in power, position and authority.

Ananias and Sapphira, they sold property they did not have and gave some. They could have gave it all, none or some. Yet they lied about it and for that they paid. They wanted the cheers, the accolades and the position of prominence without knowing the God the claimed to serve.

Perhaps the worst statement other than "depart from me for I never knew you" is this statement that "if not for Jehoshaphat I would not regard you". Regard to give attention to or have concern for.

Elisha would not have cared had they gone to battle and died if Jehoshaphat was not with them. The king of Israel, God's chosen was going to be allowed to go to his death if not for Jehoshaphat's presence.

Part 2 is the battle between Syria, Judah, and Israel. Jehoshaphat almost dies for following Ahab, Ahab does die, because God  wanted him out of the way.

Yes you read that right. God wanted Ahab dead and Ahab died.

This chapter has it all. Prophecy, betrayal, bad alliances, spirits, violence, comedy, Ahab, and Jehoshaphat. God sends a lying spirit to lead Ahab to death, a prophet of God says exactly what Ahab wants to hear and Ahab does not believe him. Fascinating what happens in this chapter.

Three men who did not let their failure define them. 3 men who did not let failure stop them. We are talking egregious failures not just small ones, yet these men were defined by their successes. Peter, John Mark and Onesimus, a run a way slave, a timid and scared boy, and a man who partially obeyed.

Paul is led by the Spirit, in a vision to go to Macedonia. The same Spirit stops him from going to Asia. Paul hears the Spirit, liestens to the Spirit and upon waking, immediately departs for Macedonia.

God is a jealous God. He does not like sharing. Today we discuss the perfume, the people and the priets God set aside for His and Only His Use. Do you think He might just care how His people live for Him today?