Open Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
MEMORIZE: “Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because
he loved him as his own soul” (1 Sam. 18:3).
READ: 1 Samuel 18:1-5
Although one person’s destiny is different from another’s,
however, sometimes destinies are interlinked. This occurs in a symbiotic
relationship where those with such heavenly ties will mutually benefit from
each other. An example of this is Elijah and Elisha. Their destinies were
intertwined. Until Elijah threw his mantle on Elisha, the latter had thought he
was born to be a farmer. But after the mantle came on him, everything changed.
His goal, vision for life and dreams changed. Suddenly, he realized he was born
to be a prophet. Some people have had to carry me like an egg after they
realized that their destinies were tied up with mine. It is very important not
to detach from the one with whom your destiny is tied. That fellow is your
helper and is sent your way not by your choice, but by divine choice. Allow the
plan of God concerning that tie between you and the fellow to be fully
realized.
Two other Bible characters who had common destiny ties were
David and Jonathan. According to 1 Samuel 18:3-4, the first day they met, they
both realized they had something in common. They loved each other dearly.
Jonathan stripped himself of virtually all that he had and gave them to David.
Their love was so strong and they mutually benefited from it. However, Jonathan
made a mistake by separating himself from David (1 Sam. 20:1-42). After they
entered into a covenant, instead of following David, Jonathan returned to the
palace. That was why the day his wicked father died, he too died. When you have
identified the one you have a destiny tie with, do everything possible never to
be detached from the fellow. Destiny ties affect ministries and even families.
In some homes, because the destinies of the couples are tied, God begins to
bless the man for the sake of the woman. Before long, the man who lived from
hand to mouth starts to live in affluence. At some point, the man may begin to
feel that his wife is not sophisticated enough. As a result, he may throw her
out and marry another. Then things begin to take downward turn. Whatever
happens, stay with your lawfully wedded spouse. God will perfect the purpose of
your union. Marriage is meant for life and God hates divorce.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, let all those who share destiny ties with me come
into my life and propel me towards my destiny.
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