God can do it again

READ: 2 Kings 3, 4 ; Proverbs 6 ; John 11: 1-27

SCRIPTURE: 2 Kings 3:  17 For this is what the Lord says: you will see neither wind nor rain, yet this valley will be filled with water, and you, your cattle and your other animals will drink.
18 This is an easy thing in the eyes of the Lord; he will also deliver Moab into your hands.

OBSERVATION: In today’s reading passage, we read the six miracles that God did through his servant Elisha: water to the thirsty Israelite army and victory over Moab, a miraculous oil flow for the poor widow, fertility to the Shunammite woman, gave life to her dead son, purified the poisoned stew, and a multiplication of food. Each of these miracles says of God’s power to meet the needs of his people. 

In 2 Kings 3, we read that Joram the king of Israel went to attack the revolting Moab with the help of the king of Judah and the king of Edom. Before they set out, the king did not take any effort to know God’s will. After a march of seven days through the Desert of Edom, they were left with no water. Even then the king of Israel was not ready to seek God. But, god-fearing Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah initiated an attempt to hear the word of God for that situation. Then, the three kings went to meet God’s prophet Elisha. God spoke through Elisha and gave them a unique promise concerning their need. In a desert, how could they get water without seeing rain? Nothing is impossible with God. As promised by God, the next morning they got water and the dry valley was filled with water. Not only that, God caused a confusion among the Moabites and gave a victory over them as well. With God’s intervention, a great tragedy was averted. Otherwise, it could have been a great defeat and death to the three kings and their armies. When they sought for God, he did the unthinkable miracle; he provided them water and victory. 

We may have problems related to our health, finances, work, relationships and so on. Whatever it may be, when we are in the midst of a crisis, when we don’t know what to do to face the impending and unavoidable situation, it is better for us to seek God. We may have failed or forgotten to seek God before we start to do something. When we realize it, that is the time to seek God earnestly. It is better late than never. After all, it is an easy thing in the eyes of the Lord to help and deliver us. 

APPLICATION: My God is the wonder working God. He makes a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland (Is.43:19). My God is bigger than all the problems that I may ever face in my life. He is the same yesterday and today and forever (Heb.13:8). When I give the due importance and honor to God, I will see his miracles in my life. 

PRAYER: Father God, thank you for reminding me about your power and concern to deal with my life issues. Instead of looking at seemingly big problems in my life, help me to seek you with all of my heart. You are worthy of my praise and worship. Amen.

 - Arputharaj Samuel +91 9538328573

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