1 Kings 20:35-36 - Taking God seriously

Scripture:

1 Kings 20:35-36
35 Now a certain man of the sons of the prophets said to another by the word of the Lord, "Please strike me." But the man refused to strike him.
36 Then he said to him, "Because you have not listened to the voice of the Lord, behold, as soon as you have departed from me, a lion will kill you." And as soon as he had departed from him a lion found him and killed him.
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Thoughts:

What the Lord says, will be done.  This prophet is going to King Ahab to deliver a prophecy of judgment against him.  In case there should be any doubt however, this fulfilled prophecy (verse 36) should make it clear this man is speaking for God!

Like the disobedient man, don't we tend to also disbelieve the things the Lord has said?  Particularly when they do not meet with our expectations or desires.  But the Lord speaks with authority, whether He backs it up with lions or not.  He is God.


Prayer:

Lord, please forgive me.  I take so lightly the things You say.  Like this man, I deserve death for my disobedience and unbelief.

Thank You for Your grace by which I'm saved.  Were it not for Christ's offering on my behalf, I would be without hope, but in Him, I have eternal life.

Amen

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB.