Pastor J.T. Kalejaiye - Beware Of Distractions

TOPIC: BEWARE OF DISTRACTIONS

TEXT: 2 KINGS 2:1-10

PREACHER: PASTOR J.T. KALEJAIYE

This world is full of attractions and distractions. Unfortunately, most of the worldly distractions come in attractive packages.

The world itself is a distraction – 2 John 2:15.

NOTE: Association can determine Destination.

Distraction is an act of drawing someone’s attention away from something; it is an obstacle to attention. Distraction is a stumbling block; it is something immaterial that interferes with one’s actions and progress. Distraction can come in any form, therefore, beware of Distractions.

The bible passage tells us about how Elisha reacted to distractions. According to the passage, Elijah and Elisha started the journey to destiny from Gilgal.

·         They left Gilgal to Bethel: In Bethel, there was a distraction; the sons of the prophets tried to distract Elisha but he ignored them.

·         The two Generals (Elijah and Elisha) let Bethel for Jericho: In Jericho, there was a distraction; the sons of the prophets tried to distract Elisha but he ignored them.

·         From Jericho, Elijah and Elisha crossed the Jordan River to Jordan: 50 men of the sons of the prophets stood to view afar off.

NOTE: At every level, there is a devil.

When Elisha got to the Jordan, the door of opportunity opened for him.

2 Kings 2:9 – Elisha asked for a (HARD THING/DOUBLE PORTION) and he got it.

It would have been impossible for Elisha to make it to the Jordan if he had given-in to distractions.

LESSONS TO TAKE HOME:

1.       You need a Leader as a Ladder: You need someone in order to get somewhere in life. You need a mentor. The company you keep will determine what accompanies you. Elisha followed Elijah; be a follower and not a fan (spectator). If you’re not reigning, you’re expected to be in training. You have no right to be in Authority if you have not been under Authority. Who is your Elijah?

2.       Elisha was unstoppable:  Elijah (his master), the sons of the prophets that were in both Bethel and Jericho wanted Elisha to stop but he refused and never compromised.

3.       You must reject the Devil’s offer in order to go far in life: Elisha ignored distractions; he was focused. If you stand for nothing, you fall for anything – Mark 10:46-52, Genesis 39:7&8.

4.       Quitters never win; Winners never quit: If Elisha had listened to the sons of the prophets; he would have lost the opportunity of receiving double portion. He would have remained in the class of the rest rather than the class of the best.

5.       It is the completion of a task that attracts rewards: Elisha did not get double portion until he got to Jordan – a place of rewards.

NOTE: If you don’t arise, you cannot arrive.

PRAYER POINTS

1.       Father, take me out of Gilgal, Bethel and Jericho in Jesus’ name.

2.       Father, please lead me to my Jordan – a place of rewards in Jesus’ name.

3.       Father, please give me the grace to ignore distractions in Jesus’ name.

4.       Father, let all my mockers bow to my maker in Jesus’ name

God bless you and may your payers be answered in Jesus’ name. You can drop your prayer requests in the comment box below. See you next week. SHALOM