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2 Kings 6:24-33, 2 Kings 7, 2 Kings 8: 1-15, Acts 22: 22-30,
Acts 23: 1-11, Psalm 105: 23-36
2 Kings 7: 2 (ESV)
“Then the captain on whose hand the king leaned said to the
man of God, “If the LORD himself should make windows in heaven, could this
thing be?” But he said, “You shall see it with your own eyes, but you shall not
eat of it.”
In verse 2 from 2 Kings 7, we read about the captain who was
sent from the King to see Elisha the prophet about the severe famine Samara
that was caused by the Syrian siege. Elisha prophesied to the captain that
there would be so much food that it would be sold for a cheap price. The captain
questioned the possibility of Father-God sending a divine intervention in this
dire situation. Elisha then prophesied that the captain would see the prophecy
come true but would not be able to eat because he was going to be punished for
his doubt and unbelief. The captain was full of doubt because the city was
surrounded by a hostile army, and he had no faith in the Lord’s power and
promises or the creativity of Father-God to bring about provision in a completely
unexpected way. Even in the worst circumstances,
we must always trust in Father-God’s ability to provide and deliver on his
promise to care for his people. If you have doubt or unbelief, you will see a miracle,
but you will not be able to participate or partake in it. We find out later
that the captain was trampled at the gate of the city when the people rushed
the gates to get to the food left behind by Syrians. As people of faith, we
need to always believe that Father-God will provide provision for us, no matter
how unlikely it seems that provision can be delivered. Father-God is powerful
and can bring about any miracle in most unexpected way. If we have doubts, then
we will miss out on the blessings of the Lord.
If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on this Bible verse, find
yourself a Holy Spirit filled, full Gospel, Bible-base church where you can
hear the word of the Lord preached and strengthen your faith in the Lord who
keeps his promises and makes the impossible possible in the most unexpected of
ways.
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