INSPIRE Devotionals
With Emmanuel Afiawari
Monday, May 5, 2025
Topic: THE ANGEL IN EVERY MAN!
Memory Verse: "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares" - Hebrews 13:2 KJV
Bible Text: Genesis 18:1-2 KJV
1. And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;
2. And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,
INSPIRATION: It has been commonly said that in everyman, there's a king and a child or beast. The one you entreat is the one that would manifest. As it is true in relation to the opposite gender when romance and family is involved, so it is with every other form of interpersonal relationships. Your ability to discern individuals correctly and tap into their areas of strength and grace will advance your life in no small measure. Many of us are yet to understand, let alone appreciate the incredible power of the gift of men. God grants us access to certain people whose true identity are never ever revealed. It's to your disadvantage to treat them casually as any other man.
Samson reveals something unique to Delilah, "... if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man" (Judges 16:17). It suggests that not everyone falls into the generalised classless cadre. So Abraham sees certain men pass by, he runs to meet and beg them to stop by to be refreshed. How did he know these were not ordinary men? You must sharpen your discernment if rare opportunities must not pass you by. You neighbours, colleagues, conference attendees, bosses or a janitor might just be your instrument of breakthrough.
The accomplished army general, Naaman, in all his loftiness, didn't realise a maid in his house was his healing gateway (2 Kings 5: 3). She didn't look it, just like the men didn't look like angels, but they were God's messengers carrying His mandate. Despising men who may no dress the part is an acute form of shortsightedness. Lots of great opportunities have been lost for speaking uncharitably to people on God's rescue mission to help you. Develop a healthy habit of treating people nicely, not because you seek any reward or favours in return. You never can tell who's an angel!
TODAY'S TAKE HOME:
Opportunities do not always dress in the attires we expect to see them in. They're often disguised as work or problems. So also are destiny helpers. Entreat the angel in men or be doomed by the beast in them.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, I receive grace to treat people cautiously, to discern men correctly and to entreat the gifts of men. I refuse to pass off opportunities due to my errors in judgment. I'm empowered to honour rather than despise anyone. Grant me wisdom to harness and maximise the access I've with the people You bring into my circle always, in Jesus name, Amen.
