Family Relations & Legacy Part 2: Serving God As a Family

Family Relations & Legacy Part 2: Serving God As a FamilyII Kings 4:1-7 NKJVIntroduction Like in every family there are things that goes wrong and some that goes rightThe thought of the enslaved children drove this woman crazy.There are some of the things that we must never allow to happen to our children.Israelites had experienced slavery under Egypt for some generations in the past.The history will not repeat itself in my house, this woman said in her heart.We need to always fight for our familiesThere are some situations we don’t need to allow to happen in our livesServing God As a Family This woman had a man of God on her speed dialThere are so many things that God saves us from when we go to himII Kings 4:1 NKJVThere biggest threat was that the sons may end up not serving God like their father didThe environment of slavery can set the next generation backLook at our own country the legacy of apartheid and social injustice, what impact it has left in our countryServing God will set you apartJohn 12:26 NKJVExodus 23:25-30 NLTThese are the promises of God to those who serve HimProvisionHealingProductivityLong life - eternal life Fight and send terror to our enemiesLittle by little until we have capacity to handle the full package of the blessingA family that fears and serve God will stand out above the restThose who pray together stay together and flourish in everythingCollaborative Attitude II Kings 4:4-5 NKJVShut the door behind youStop making your family matter everyone’s businessWhile you are solving some family problems only allow people who will have positive impact in giving sustainable solutionsOnly the woman, 2 sons and Elisha were involved in solving this problemHaven’t said this, I don’t mean that the issues of GBV and children abuse should not be addressed with high level importanceThe sons worked well together in the execution of the task at handWe don’t hear about any dispute and disrespect from any of the people involved in thisWorking in unity always results in achieving successEphesians 4:1-3 NKJVPhilippians 2:2-4 NKJVI Corinthians 1:10 NKJVIf there is anything the devil do best, is to cause disunity in the familiesLook at what happened to Cain and Abel; Esau and Jacob; Joseph and His Brothers; David and His brothersThe enemy thrives where there is disunityWe need to focus in staying united at all timesConclusion: Family Identity How is your family known for?You can fill the blank thereIf it’s not in line with what God wants for you, ask God to helpUndesirable family legacy can be changedJust like this woman refused to have her sons enslaved, Jesus is also refusing that you end up in bondage of sin.But it our choice on how our families will shape upNew legacy can start with you, if you allow GodJoshua 24:15-16 NKJVJoshua said, choose for yourselfThis is so democraticThe decision of following Jesus is personal and democraticThe response of the people was positive, what is yours today