Quadruple Portion Anointing!

Luke 12:15

"And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth."

This week we have taken interest in an individual mentioned in the Bible named Gehazi, also written Geychaziy (gay-khah-zee).  The last time we recalled hearing a unique name pronounced with a 'zee ending was a couple of years ago on American Idols (A.I.) Season 7.  There was a contestant we remember by the name of Chikezie (Chih-KEE-zee).  Sound familiar to all you A.I. fans?  Even if you are not a fan of A.I., hearing that name leaves you somewhat astonished at the pronunciation.

In 2 Kings 4 & 5 we learn of Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the prophet.  Remember, Elisha was Elijah's successor who received a double portion anointing to carry on the Lord's work after Elijah was taken up into heaven.  Gehazi's name means "valley of vision" or "valley of a visionary."  He was an eager and zealous servant always prepared to serve the prophet Elisha.  On one occasion in 2 Kings 4, Elisha even took his practical advice in dealing with the Shunammite woman.  Says alot about what Elisha thought of him.

Even though Gehazi started out a ready servant, his story ends quite disappointing when he commits a disgraceful sin.  In 2 Kings 5, Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was healed of leprosy.  Naaman was so grateful of his healing that he offered Elisha gifts.  Elisha refused but Gehazi coveted the gifts of Naaman and "RAN" after him, lied to him, and received some gifts for himself.  The Spirit of the Lord revealed his sin to Elisha and Gehazi was cursed with leprosy.  The same disease Naaman was healed from!

What a tragedy!  The covetousness in Gehazi, a man whose name meant "valley of a visionary," clouded his heart.  What could have ended in a life and legacy of blessing, (possibly even a quadruple portion anointing since Elisha as Elijah's servant received a double portion anointing), ended in a legacy of leprosy.  A curse that would extend to his descendants "forever."

The coveting of material possessions will only cloud your vision and God's plan for your life.  Today start building your legacy on the core values of honesty, integrity, temperance, gratitude, and generosity.  They will bring you an anointing that will multiply in the lives of your children and their children's children, and their.....!

Have a great day!  God bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana