One of the sons of the prophets on a critical assignment was specifically sent to Jehu, and he has a major task of not making any mistake regarding his person. A command was given by Elisha in 2 Kings 9:2 "Now when you arrive at that place, look there for Jehu, the son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, and go in and make him rise up from among his associates, and take him to an inner room." The description was quite clear; he must not be mistaken for another person. It is certain that no two people can have this same identity, even if their first and last names are the same, they are not likely to be from the same descent. Beside, it was a very sensitive assignment, no one must know about it because of its implication on both the bearer and the receiver of the message. More importantly, Jehu's identity must not also be mistaken because of the significant role he was about to play in Israel; therefore, nothing must be taken for granted. A wrong person must not receive this message because the consequence may be fatal. There is a divine assignment, someone has to be anointed as king to rule and to avenge the innocent blood shed by Ahab and his wife Jezebel, but the right (exact) person must be sought and found regardless of the intricacies and urgency of the assignment (2 Kings 9:3).
Today, there is serious identity crisis and confusion here and there, and one begins to wonder because identity of some so called servants of God cannot be affirmed; hence, many things still need clarification in our religious cycles. And if it is possible, these sincere questions may be asked: Who are you? Who called you? You are at whose bidding? Is it God, or man, or Satan, yourself, or your stomach? We need to recall that the sons of Sceva were challenged and were asked similar question when they wanted to assume Paul's position and exorcise demon. The demon spoke: Jesus I know, Paul I know, but who are you? To stand for God in this generation, the issue of identity is crucial and until it is thoroughly dealt with, no appreciable progress can be made in the kingdom service. God must be the sender, and His purpose and intent must be earnestly pursued. Jehu's identity and mission (assignment) were clearly specified; though he was found in the midst of his associates, the instruction was "look there for Jehu, the son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi" God is never casual about His work! God is detailed and meticulous about His instruments, He carefully choses them. Before God can entrust anyone with His work, He or she must be known by God, be truly born into the fold of God. The psalmist says in Psalm 87:5-6: "And of Zion it will be said, This one and that one was born in her; And the Most High Himself shall establish her. The Lord will record when He registers the peoples: This one was born there." Unlike the son of the prophet who was sent by Elisha to Jehu, and Jehu who was sent by God to Israel, many are not sent, yet, they are running to deliver empty messages like Ahimaaz (2 Samuel 18:22-23, 27-30). Many do not know the God of the work, yet, they are serving foolishly. It is unfortunate though that quite so many are not known by God, they are not in His register, yet, they busy themselves with the so called work of the "ministry."
So, the son of the prophet left immediately after he talked with Jehu. Having delivered the message, no loitering around or lingering, he left for so he was commanded (2 Kings 9:3). Though he managed to give Jehu detail of his assignment based on prophetic declaration on the house of Ahab (2 Kings 9:6-10), he did not wait to be entertained. And when Jehu's companion saw him and his manner of behaviour, they mistaken him for a mad man (2 Kings 9:11). But today, many are at ease though claiming to be about God' s work while the wrath of God looms on the world and we have little or no time left. These are mere entertainers; preachers of another gospel who busy themselves with jokes, fun, devoting quality time on the pulpit to folktales, folk-lore and stories while they abandon the bible. These preachers of another gospel have gradually turned themselves to jesters deceiving people and being deceived by the applause they receive. They hardly make reference to the bible but often draw attention of their followers to current issues (Ephesians 5:4-8). Neither they nor their followers are rooted in the word of God, no wonder there are many half-baked Christians. Paul, the apostle warned the Corinthian church not to be carried away, or be corrupted, deceived or cajoled by eloquence or smooth words of the false preachers (2 Corinthians 11:13-15). He made them realize that though he was despised for lack of persuasive, sharp, and strong oratory abilities (2 Corinthians 11:6), yet, evidently he possesses a great knowledge of God's word. On the contrary, conflicting messages and errors of the preachers of another gospel is just like darkness that must be seriously avoided. Jesus reiterated the need for light, He told His followers that if anyone walks in the light, he does not stumble, but anyone who walks in the dark is occasioned to stumble (John 8:12, 11:9-10, 12:35).
The preachers of another gospel are not of God but demonic operating with unclean spirit and these powers we must contend in order to see the glory of God revealed again in the church. They are not foolish but they are very smart, cunning, crafty, mean, evil and wicked. They are dubious and terrible, just like Jezebel, a witch, who still has the strength to paint her eyes and adorn her head in order to seduce and kill the servant of God (Jehu) despite a loss in the household of Ahab (2 Kings 9:30). By her response in 2 Kings 9:31, she was quite aware that Jorah her son, the king, has just been murdered and one would expect this witch to be in a mourning mood, instead this seductress was not sober at all but she wanted to cast her evil eyes on Jehu. Jehu, on the other hand, had no time for her mess; no complacency, laziness or lassie-faire attitude until he has fully carried out his assignment. He instructed his companions "throw her down" and so they threw her down. No hesitation on the part of his comrades, they acted promptly and accordingly immediately the command was given. Likewise, until we see the need to throw down (spiritually) every structure, authority, dominion, and powers resisting the counsel of God and inhibiting the presence, power and glory of God we will not see the unprecedented move of God that we earnestly desire in our generation. Every evil power (witchcraft, occult, unclean spirits etc.) must be thrown down as we are in the season when the son of God "Jesus" must be exalted for the world to embrace their Messiah. Everything that exalts itself against the knowledge of God (2 Corinthians 10:4-5) must be thrown down. Elijah, under God made the decree concerning Jezebel (2 Kings 9:36-37), though he could not carry it out but Jehu did (2 Kings 9:22-26).
However, purity within is a must, and purity without a basic necessity if the Son of God will be truly glorified now as He has always been. But messengers of hell, promoters of unrighteousness and impurity, propagators of another gospel are daily multiplying and we feel so relax and comfortable even when these dark powers camouflaging as light infiltrate the fold of God defiling and polluting the body of Christ. These ferocious beasts have done a lot of havoc and we cannot be silent and feel unconcerned. Uncleanness must be done away with. God spoke to the children of Israel through prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 52:11) and strictly warned His people "Depart! Depart! Go out of from there, Touch no unclean thing; Go out fro the midst of her, Be clean, You who bear the vessel of the LORD." Also, in Zechariah 13:2b: ".....I will also cause the prophets and the unclean spirits to depart form the land." God is set to do a new thing, purge His church and rid it of darkness, destroy Jezebel spirit that is thriving and restore the glory of the church. Naboth was dead but there must be restoration, all that was his must be restored. Similarly, in 2 Kings 8:6, the king decreed "restore all that was hers" this was according to the king's decree and it must be carried out. The King of kings has also decree concerning the church, the glory of the church must be fully restored, it is not negotiable. And the saints of God must rise and be like Jehu who can only eat; rest and relax after the ruling power (witchcraft) in Israel was judged. The command of the Lord must be fulfilled, for God still need people today who will not look at the face of the devil, nor retreat or surrender till this mission is accomplished.
