Revelation of the Word:

THEME: LOOK BACK

Genesis 19:24-26 NIV

“Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the Lord out of the heavens. Thus he overthrew those cities and the entire plain, destroying all those living in the cities—and also the vegetation in the land. But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.”

INSIGHT

–Look in Greek is written as emblepó which means to gaze upon. Back in Greek is written as palin which means to return. The amalgamation of the two words then reflects the message of lack of focus. In Psychological studies, lack of focus may stem from stress, anxiety, sleep deprivation, drug use, stroke, anaemia, head injury, dementia, poor nutrition, frustration, fear, inclination to the past or low self worth. In theological studies, looking back means lack of faith or turning way from one’s faith in God. When Lot and his family were saved from destruction at Sodom and Gomorra, his wife lost focus, she looked back and became a pillar of salt. Her lack of faith and inclination to the past led to her becoming a mast of salt. When one lacks focus in life, ceases from prayer and giving thanks, the enemy slowly creeps into their lives and persuades them to look back. The result is loss in one’s vision, dreams, aspirations and potential death. We are called to put our faith and focus on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, and we shall surely accomplish God’s divine purposes in our lives.

PRAYER

Abba Father our Father, we thank You for You are Good and Your mercies endures forever. You are Faithful and awesome. Your promises to us are yes and amen. We declare shall not die but we shall live to declare Your goodness Oh Lord. We shall not look back and turn into pillars of salt but we shall look forward and achieve the purposes and receive the blessings that You have in store for us. Jesus Christ You are the Author and Finisher of our faith, may You help us to always focus on You. May You forgive us for the times we have looked back in life and not focused on You truly. May You cleanse us from all unrighteousness and renew our strength in You. As we begin a new week may You lead us in realigning our desires with Your will. Help us Father, to focus on what You called us to do and strengthen us when we are weak. May Your peace be upon us always, our families and nation dear Lord Jesus. We give You all the honour and praise, and it in Jesus name we pray. Amen

Blessed Week

Further reading: Hebrews 12:1-2

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