Do We Need Elders?
Do We Need Elders?
1 Kings 12:8-9 MSG
But he rejected the counsel of the elders and asked the young men he’d grown up with who were now currying his favor, “What do you think? What should I say to these people who are saying, ‘Give us a break from your father’s harsh ways – lighten up on us’?”
This podcast is a repost, originally published on June 13, 2017.
This is spoken by Rehoboam, a son of Solomon who ascended the throne after Solomon.
It is foolish to reject the counsel of elders. It doesn’t mean all old people have spiritual counsel and advice. Trust the counsel of seasoned mature believers who have been walking with God for awhile and have the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon their lives.
Do you have elders placed over your life? If yes, are you submitting to them? If not, submit to them and you will see that your decisions have a flavor of God and a fragrance of the Holy Spirit. God loves to work through authorities placed over your life.
If you do not have elders placed over your life, pray and ask God for this. It is important to have elders and not just one mentor. The new testament church functioned through elders placed in every church.
A mentor will train you and push you into your destiny. An elder is someone who will counsel you from time to time, and to whom you will be accountable.
If you do not have the influence of elders in your life, you may be influenced by people around you. And they may not be godly people. No matter how strong you are, you may end up being controlled by the views and ways of others. Rehoboam almost lost his nation because of his decision.
The relationships that you nurture will either push you towards your destiny or distract you from your destiny.
It is very easy to be deviated from the purpose of God in your life if you’re not surrounded by the right people.
If God has placed an elder over your life, intentionally listen to them. Submit to them and respect the word that God places over their life because they honor God.
Psalm 147:2–3 reveals God's heart as a Restorer rather than a Punisher. Although Israel went into exile because of its own rebellion, God did not abandon His people. Instead, He promised to restore Jerusalem, bring the exiles home, heal the brokenhearted, and bind up their wounds.
The message reminds us that while God may use friends, pastors, counselors, or loved ones to help us, true healing and restoration ultimately come from the Lord. His restoration reaches every part of our lives—our hearts, relationships, health, finances, emotions, and spiritual walk.
God knows every wound, including those hidden from others. Unlike people, who can only comfort from the outside, He sees the deepest parts of our hearts and heals completely. His healing is so complete that even the scars of past pain lose their power to define us.
The devotion encourages believers to fix their eyes on God instead of relying solely on human help. No matter how far someone has drifted, how many mistakes they have made, or how broken they feel, God is still calling them back. His desire is to restore, heal, and make all things beautiful in His perfect timing.
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