DANGER OF SELF WILLED RELOCATION

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL 

                                       


*DANGER OF SELF WILLED RELOCATION*


*By Pastor E O Gabriel  18 September 2023*


SCRIPTURE: Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone - *Hosea 4:17*


*It is great disaster for a man to move from one Place to another to dwell, without the leading  of the Lord.* 


*The relocation of the family of Elimelech from Bethlehem Judah to Moab, highlights the dangers of a self-willed relocation.*


The family relocated because there was famine in the land, instead of addressing the root cause of the famine. 


*The followings among others are the inherent dangers of self-willed relocation:*


*(1)* Gradual decline.


The family moved from fullness to emptiness - *Ruth 1:21*


*(2)* The door of bitterness will be opened wide. 


Naomi said don't call me Naomi, but Mara - *Ruth 1:20*


*Mara stands for bitterness.*


*(3)* Untimely death.


Elimelech and his two sons died.


*Relocation without  involving God, can lead to Physical or/and Spiritual death.*


*(4)* Regrets and lamentations.


Naomi was full of regrets and lamentation hence his decision to return to Judah. 


*(5)* Absence of the Glory of God - *Hosea 4:17*


The Lord distanced Himself from a self-willed relocation.


*It is therefore essential to avoid self willed relocation.*


*How do we avoid it?*


Simply like in the case of Isaac, we should desire to know what the Lord would say - *Genesis 26:1-3*


The Psalmist said, I will hear what God the Lord will speak; for He will speak Peace unto His People - *Psalms 85:8*


*When we hear what He says, regrets and lamentation will not come our way.*


*Prayer:*

Father, Please let nothing push me away from where you have Planted me.

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