09/08/2026
APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY
Christ Apostolic Church
Monday 10 August, 2026
TOPIC:
Go, Enquire of Baalzebub (2)
Memorise:
Go, turn again unto the king that sent you, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord, is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that thou
sendeth to enquire of Baalzebub,the god of ekron? Therefore thou shall not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shall surely die. 2Kings 1:6
Please read: 2 Kings 1: 1-8; 15-18
EXPOSITION:
Elijah's encounter, as recorded in verse 6 of today’s text, clearly demonstrates that those who seek after other gods have a case to answer and face significant judgment, accompanied by grave consequences. After
delivering this stern warning, Elijah departed. When the messengers returned to Ahaziah, he immediately questioned them, “Why are ye now turned back?”. This message illustrates God's intervention; Ahaziah had lost all faith in Jehovah, opting instead to consult an idol. His upbringing in Israel was steeped in the worship of Baal, largely influenced by his mother, Jezebel, who was a chief proponent of this false god. Over 850 prophets of Baal and those associated with the groves had dined at her table (1 Kings 18:19). Despite the miracles of Jehovah that Elijah performed and the stories that likely reached him, Ahaziah remained a disciple of Baal (1 Kings 22:51-
53). Thus, it was no surprise that he turned to the gods he believed in for guidance. This faithlessness is precisely what God detested and punished (v.6). The singular prediction that the king would not survive encapsulated
the gravity of his actions and served as a repetition of the warning given in verse 4. As the scripture reminds us, "their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god" (Psalm 16:4). In contemplating this passage, we are confronted with the peril of misplaced
faith. Ahaziah's reliance on idols—symbolising our own contemporary distractions—calls us to examine where we place our trust. Are we, like
Ahaziah, seduced by worldly influences, turning to sources outside of God's promises and provisions? How often do we allow challenges and trials to divert our devotion from God? Our faith must transcend uncertainties, resting fully in the sufficiency of Christ, our healer, deliverer, and provider.
Prayer point:
Heavenly Father, increase my faith that I may learn to depend on you wholly.
HAVE A FRUITFUL MONDAY…SHALOM
