Transformation or Transportation

2 Kings 17:1-40

“The King of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hannath and Sepharvaim and Settled then in the towns of Samaria to replace the Israelites” V 24

From the 2 Kings 17:1-40, we saw the story of the Children of Israel, after they disobeyed God in the land, he brought them to mixing up freely and serving idols, God allowed them to be exiled by the King of Assyria.

So that the land will not be empty, the King of Assyria transported men from various land to fill the place, but before long they also repeated the same thing the former occupant did, they polluted themselves with evil, because they were not transformed but just transported.

Friends’, the question we must ask ourselves today and even now, is this; how did I find my way to God? Is it by replacement, transportation or transformation? (Colossians 1:13)

Lesson Learnt

No Samarian can readily obey God. So you must identify yourself.

Prayer

Lord Jesus help me today, to know my standing with you. Help me to have a transformation, but not transportation. (Amen)

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