(CAC) THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL 19/09/25
CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
DATE: Friday, September 19, 2025.
TOPIC: HUMAN RECOMMENDATION (IV)
MEMORISE: But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here, that we may inquire of the Lord by him?” So one of the servants of the king of Israel answered and said, “Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who poured water on the hands of Elijah.” (2 Kings 3:11)
READ: 2 Kings 3:1-12
[1]. Now Jehoram the son of Ahab became king over Israel at Samaria in the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years.
[2]. And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, but not like his father and mother; for he put away the sacred pillar of Baal that his father had made.
[3]. Nevertheless he persisted in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who had made Israel sin; he did not depart from them.
[4]. Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheepbreeder, and he regularly paid the king of Israel one hundred thousand lambs and the wool of one hundred thousand rams.
[5]. But it happened, when Ahab died, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
[6]. So King Jehoram went out of Samaria at that time and mustered all Israel.
[7]. Then he went and sent to Jehoshaphat king of Judah, saying, “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” And he said, “I will go up; I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as your horses.”
[8]. Then he said, “Which way shall we go up?” And he answered, “By way of the Wilderness of Edom.”
[9]. So the king of Israel went with the king of Judah and the king of Edom, and they marched on that roundabout route seven days; and there was no water for the army, nor for the animals that followed them.
[10]. And the king of Israel said, “Alas! For the Lord has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.”
[11]. But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here, that we may inquire of the Lord by him?” So one of the servants of the king of Israel answered and said, “Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who poured water on the hands of Elijah.”
[12]. And Jehoshaphat said, “The word of the Lord is with him.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him.
EXPOSITION
Praise be to the Lord for the insights we have amassed. Today, we delve into the the story of Elisha’s recommendation. The tale unfolds as the kings of Israel, Judah and Edom join forces to battle Moab at King Jehoram’s behest.
They faced different challenges ranging from choosing a path without divine guidance and intervention (v. 8; cf. Gen. 22:14-21, Num. 20:2) to dire shortage of water (v. 9). Seeking the Lord’s counsel before embarking on the journey would have averted these. Our memory verse shows that Elisha was recommended by a servant (v. 11, cf. 2 Kgs. 5:2,3).
Precious Devotional
Elisha’s recommendation reveals noteworthy aspects: His lineage, like David’s and Ezra’s, stresses the importance of one’s ancestry. Secondly, his prior service to Elijah, symbolised by pouring water on his hands, shows his familiarity with God’s Word.
These qualities led to the conclusion that Elisha was a man we can trust!” (v. 12 MSG). Are you trustworthy for recommendation?
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, help me to be a faithful custodian of Your Word.
2. Lord, help me to be faithful to the leadership You place over me in preparation for further opportunities.
3. Lord, let meritocracy take over our leadership succession processes in the Church and society.
SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY
CAC GHB: 737
13 12 13 12
1. Work for the night is coming,
Work through the morning hours,
Work while the dew is sparkling,
Work ‘mid springing flow’rs;
Work, when the day grows brighter,
Work in the glowing sun;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man’s work is done.
2. Work, for the night is coming,
Work through the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labour,
Rest comes sure and soon.
Give every flying minute
Something to keep in store;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man works no more.
3. Work, for the night is coming,
Under the sunset skies;
While their bright tints are glowing,
Work, for daylight flies,
Work, till the last beam fadeth,
Fadeth to shine no more,
Work while the night is dark’ning,
When man’s work is o’er.
Amen.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY
Ezra 4-6; Psalm 137
Content Credit | CAC, Christian Education Department.
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