*2 Kings 5:20‭, ‬25‭-‬27 NLT‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬* But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, the man of God, said to himself, “My master should not have let this Aramean get away without accepting any of his gifts...... *MASTER PLAN* .As surely as the Lord lives, I will chase after him and get something from him.” ..... *EXECUTION OF PLAN* .

When he went in to his master, Elisha asked him, “Where have you been, Gehazi?” “I haven’t been anywhere,” he replied...... *PITIFUL* . But Elisha asked him, “Don’t you realize that I was there in spirit when Naaman stepped down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to receive money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and cattle, and male and female servants? Because you have done this, you and your descendants will suffer from Naaman’s leprosy forever.” When Gehazi left the room, he was covered with leprosy; his skin was white as snow.... *END RESULTS*

 

 *King David and Bathsheba* 

 

 *2 Samuel 11: 1 -12,* David committed adultery with Bathsheba in the time when he was supposed to be fighting. 

 

 *2 Samuel 11:14‭-‬15 NLT*  So the next morning David wrote a letter to Joab and gave it to Uriah to deliver. The letter instructed Joab, “Station Uriah on the front lines where the battle is fiercest. Then, pull back so that he will be killed.”‬

 

 *Lesson learnt:* 

Deceit is always attractive in a moment.

"Pause before you leap" reminds us as believers  to approach life's decisions with a strong foundation in faith. It encourages a thoughtful, prayerful, and deliberate approach to decision-making that honours God and aligns with the teachings of Christ

 

 

 *1* . *Embracing Deliberation:* 

Let's pray that before making major decisions or taking significant actions to pause and deliberate. Let's seek shelter in the Secret Place of God (Psalms 91), lest we end in regrettable consequences.

 

 *What you think is the right road may lead to death.* Proverbs 14:12 GNBUK

 

 *Romans 12:2 NKJV* .And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

 

 *2.* *Mindful Decision-Making:* 

 

Pausing before leaping allows us to practice mindfulness.

 Let's go before God and pray to be fully present in the moment, aware of your thoughts and emotions, to be able to make more informed choices that align with Christ, our Shepherd. We want to be able to recognise an attack presented like a blessing. We pray against Mirage, presented in our needy moments.

 

 *John 10:10 GNBUK* , “The thief comes only in order to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come in order that you might have life — life in all its fullness.”

 

 *3.* *Patience and Timing:* 

 

Timing is often crucial in life. We ask of Gods wisdom that we do not rush into things to later cause disruption to natural flow of events or cause unnecessary stress. 

 

Father, keep creating in me a clean heart. Fill me with pure thoughts and holy desires, ready to please you. *Psalms 51:10 TPT.* 

 

 *Psalms 37:7‭-‬9* NLT Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.‬