A
reminder for today
As
they were walking along and talking, suddenly a chariot of fire appeared, drawn
by horses of fire. It drove between the two men, separating them, and Elijah
was carried by a whirlwind into heaven. (2 Kings 2:11)
According to the Bible, Enoch and Elijah are the only two
people God took to heaven without them dying. Genesis 5:24 tells us,
"Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him
away." Second Kings 2:11 tells us, "Suddenly a chariot of fire and
horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to
heaven in a whirlwind." Enoch is described as a man who "walked with
God for 300 years" (Genesis 5:23). Elijah was perhaps the most powerful of
God's prophets in the Old Testament. There are also prophecies of Elijah's
return (Malachi 4:5-6).
Why did God take Enoch and Elijah? The Bible does not specifically give us the answer. Some speculate that they were taken in preparation for a role in the end times, possibly as the two witnesses in Revelation 11:3-12. This is possible, but not explicitly taught in the Bible. It may be that God desired to save Enoch and Elijah from experiencing death due to their great faithfulness in serving and obeying Him. Whatever the case, God has His purpose, and while we don’t always understand God’s plans and purposes, we know that “His way is perfect” (Psalm 18:30).
Why did God take Enoch and Elijah? The Bible does not specifically give us the answer. Some speculate that they were taken in preparation for a role in the end times, possibly as the two witnesses in Revelation 11:3-12. This is possible, but not explicitly taught in the Bible. It may be that God desired to save Enoch and Elijah from experiencing death due to their great faithfulness in serving and obeying Him. Whatever the case, God has His purpose, and while we don’t always understand God’s plans and purposes, we know that “His way is perfect” (Psalm 18:30).
My dear friend, it is clear that God’s ways are beyond
our own understanding and even if we question them, they remain perfect and
well planned. Each one of us is designed with a special purpose just as Elijah
had a special purpose even in his last moments on earth. Do not think your
purpose any less than then next person. We are made, each one of us, in special
way with special gifts that will make us a key part in God’s plan. Do not let
the enemy deceive you in thinking you are not as important as the next person. You
are and will always be part of God’s great plan.
My prayer for you is that you will realise that your
purpose on this earth is all part of God’s plan and that you will know you
are just as important to Him as the next person. You are beautifully and
perfectly created just as you are and in your perfection is His glory. So let
His glory shine through you so that you are a light in the darkness and a
beacon of hope to those that are lost.
Have and awesome day dear friend of Jesus
Cheers
