Seeds of Destiny (Daily Devotional)

Tuesday, 20 October 2015
GENERATIONAL CONSEQUENCE OF INIQUITY

SCRIPTURE: “…visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me” – Exodus 20:5b.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The consciousness of consequence imparts caution to action.

A story is told of Noah who had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. One day, Noah was drunk, and his son, Ham saw his nakedness and told his brothers, Japheth and Shem, of what he saw. His brothers walked backwards, removed their coats and covered their father’s nakedness.

When Noah woke up and knew what Ham did, he cursed Canaan (Ham’s son) and by implication, the descendants of Ham, instead of cursing only Ham directly. That is to say, “I transfer this curse to your generation.” Genesis 9:21-25.

Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, also provoked a generational curse when he greedily pursued after Naaman, the Syrian who was healed of leprosy by his master, Elisha, to collect the gifts that were rejected by his master. Now, Naaman had earlier offered the gifts to Elisha in appreciation for his healing, but Elisha rejected the offer. When Elisha the prophet knew what Gehazi did, he cursed him saying, “The leprosy of Naaman shall follow you and your generation” 2 Kings 5:19-27.

You see, it was Gehazi who sinned but the consequence came not only on him but upon his entire generation.

My counsel is, be cautious of your action today because its consequence will have a direct or indirect impact on your future generation. The consciousness of consequence imparts caution to action. So, think about the consequence of every action before doing it.

Remember this: The consciousness of consequence imparts caution to action.

ASSIGNMENT (S):
1. Always be conscious that your actions have consequences on others.
2. Daily ask God for the grace to live right.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: WHAT GARMENT ARE YOU WEARING?

PRAYER: LORD, I thank You for Your Word to me today. I receive my freedom, O LORD, by the Blood of Jesus from every consequence of iniquity following my lineage, in Jesus’ Name.

DAILY READING: Jeremiah 35:1 to 36:32, 1 Timothy 5:1 to 25, Psalm 89:14 to37, Proverbs 25:25 to27

QUOTE: Iniquity corrupts mentality, sin corrupts sense. Culled from 365 WISDOM CAPSULES by Dr Paul Enenche.

DON’T FORGET TO ATTEND: Two power-packed Communion Services tomorrow with your friends and loved ones for the preservation of your life and destiny by 4:45pm and 6:30pm. God bless you as you come.