10-03-2020, 09:23 AM
*RESTORATION TODAY*
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2020
*TOPIC: SAY NO TO CONFLICT*
“The matter is not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, even against David: deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said unto Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall.” 2 Samuel 20:21
*MESSAGE*
This story is interesting. The wicked Sheba instigated the rest of Israel against King David, revealing that he never wished the King well. David did the needful by instructing his men to 'erase' Sheba. The expedition even claimed the life of an innocent and faithful soldier, Amasa.
Joab and his men besieged the city where Sheba was hiding and were going to pull down the wall. The singular act of an unnamed wise woman saved the day. She approached the matter based on issues. The woman challenged Joab for besieging the loyal city. Joab in turn explained the mission of the Kings army. The woman assured that the issue would be resolved and later convinced the elders of the city on the need to 'hand over' the culprit. Peace was restored.
Conflicts are inevitable in families, organisations and even in the body of Christ. The way out is to identify the issue and deal with it. Once we isolate the main issue and deal with it, the rest is easy. This is the missing link in many conflicts which may have even outlived the originators. It worked for that city; it will work for your situation. Always emulate that wise woman in any conflict.
*ACTION POINT*
?️ Adopt this approach of identifying what the issue is in a conflict and address that issue in order to minimize waste.
*SCRIPTURES*
Joshua 24:33; 2 Samuel 20:2; 20:20
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Father, thank You for Your Wisdom in resolving issues.
2. I receive the wisdom of God to resolve every stubborn conflict confronting me in Jesus’ name.
3. God, reveal to me the underlying issue of the conflicts that have been tormenting my generation and proffer a solution in Jesus’ mighty name.
*THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR*
2 Kings 3, Jer. 30, Heb. 8
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2020
*TOPIC: SAY NO TO CONFLICT*
“The matter is not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, even against David: deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said unto Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall.” 2 Samuel 20:21
*MESSAGE*
This story is interesting. The wicked Sheba instigated the rest of Israel against King David, revealing that he never wished the King well. David did the needful by instructing his men to 'erase' Sheba. The expedition even claimed the life of an innocent and faithful soldier, Amasa.
Joab and his men besieged the city where Sheba was hiding and were going to pull down the wall. The singular act of an unnamed wise woman saved the day. She approached the matter based on issues. The woman challenged Joab for besieging the loyal city. Joab in turn explained the mission of the Kings army. The woman assured that the issue would be resolved and later convinced the elders of the city on the need to 'hand over' the culprit. Peace was restored.
Conflicts are inevitable in families, organisations and even in the body of Christ. The way out is to identify the issue and deal with it. Once we isolate the main issue and deal with it, the rest is easy. This is the missing link in many conflicts which may have even outlived the originators. It worked for that city; it will work for your situation. Always emulate that wise woman in any conflict.
*ACTION POINT*
?️ Adopt this approach of identifying what the issue is in a conflict and address that issue in order to minimize waste.
*SCRIPTURES*
Joshua 24:33; 2 Samuel 20:2; 20:20
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Father, thank You for Your Wisdom in resolving issues.
2. I receive the wisdom of God to resolve every stubborn conflict confronting me in Jesus’ name.
3. God, reveal to me the underlying issue of the conflicts that have been tormenting my generation and proffer a solution in Jesus’ mighty name.
*THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR*
2 Kings 3, Jer. 30, Heb. 8