ESOCS Devotional 19 June 2022
TEXT: 2 KINGS 6:24–7:2
MEMORY VERSE: “Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.” 2 Kings 7: 1 KJV
0 And the apostles, when they had returned, told Him all that they had done. Then He took them and went aside privately into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. 11 But when the multitudes knew it, they followed Him; and He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing. 12 When the day began to wear away, the twelve came and said to Him, “Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding towns and country, and lodge and get provisions; for we are in a deserted lace ”
In our text, the circumstances in Samaria showed the entire city was in severe famine, being surrounded by the armies of the king of Syria who was determined to destroy them. The enemy wanted to take their city and possessions. They could not leave the city to trade or get food from the fields or goods. They were literally starving to death. The enemy was “starving them out.” These people were all waiting to die, without any glimmer of hope that things could possibly change. Even the king of Israel was so distraught that he ripped his clothes upon hearing that a woman had killed and consumed her child out of hunger. There was NOTHING he could do to help.
You may be walking through a “dry place” in your life, perhaps having a difficult time … a time when it seems that all your opportunities have dried up. It appears that your financial needs are not being met and your future looks bleak. You may even feel like your prayers are not being heard. Circumstances rise up against you and you don’t see a way out. Have you ever felt that way? Like the enemy was surrounding you and preventing any hope, any answer, and any encouragement from reaching you? And there may be NOTHING you can do about your circumstances.
There is God’s assuring Word: “Thus saith the LORD, Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.” GOD is God, even over your circumstances. He is God over your finances … He is still God over your family and relationships, even though it looks impossible. He is the God of the POSSIBLE. Nothing is too difficult for Him. Nothing can stop His Word from coming to pass.
The promises of God are SURE to those who BELIEVE. There is a rest and deliverance for the people who follow God. Don’t let the enemy discourage you and “starve you out.” Feed yourself on the LIVING WORD, the true bread of life, knowing that as you courageously take the action of FAITH, God will move people, places and things so that His Word to you will be fulfilled.
- Whatever challenge you are facing now, look up to God and hope in Him. He will show Himself strong and you will glorify His name.
- Lord, I believe that you will do what no man can do in my life. Help me to always trust you.
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FURTHER READING: Exodus 14:21–31; John 7:37-53; Revelation 13:11-19
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ESOCS Devotional 19 June 2022
