The butterfly effect is the idea that minor distresses can have big effects in the future. Think about a butterfly that started as a caterpillar, spins itself a silky cocoon, and transforms into a butterfly. Also, think about how every achievement had discipline from others like a teacher, a parent, or mentor that encouraged them to be transformed into the person they became. Everything we do to help someone can have a big impact on their achievements if we love them and help them to accomplish their full potential.
Today, reading in 1 Kings 21, we read about someone that had a negative effect named Jezebel who was married to King Ahab of Israel. She was a power hungry and ruthless person who introduced her gods to Ahab. In today’s passage, she set up a scheme to have Naboth put to death simply for refusing to sell his vineyard to her husband.
Jezebel had influenced Ahab to do evil by worshiping her gods and agreeing to her sinister schemes. At times, we can let others influence us in today’s world. Those we feel have power over us at the work place or out of touch government agencies that tell us what to do even when it brings harm to us personally or to our organization.
We don’t have to follow those that are leading us down the wrong path. By following God’s plan for us, we can surrender all to fulfill our call. We then become approved by God and there is purpose in our life. We can have joy in life even when things don’t work out for worldly success.
In today’s passage, we do note that Ahab’s repentance does affect God’s punishment. He humbled himself and disaster was not brought to him personally, but it was brought to his son (v. 29). The challenge for us is to set things right in the world in our generation so that future generations ultimately are transformed into a thing of beauty.
Thank You Lord that there are people around us that hold us accountable to Your Way Lord. Thank You for family members and fellow believers that influence us to glorify You. We surrender all to fulfill our call. We have a purpose in sharing Your Word Lord and we stay on track. We are grateful for each day we have to gain victories and build memories that we treasure. Amen.
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