ESOCS Devotional 6 October 2025 -God’s Provision and Faithfulness
MEMORY VERSE: “Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king’s household.” 2 Kings 7:9) KJV
TEXT: 2 KINGS 7:11-20
And the gatekeepers called out, and they told it to the king’s household inside.
12 So the king arose in the night and said to his servants, “Let me now tell you what the Syrians have done to us. They know that we are hungry; therefore they have gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, ‘When they come out of the city, we shall catch them alive, and get into the city.’ ”
13 And one of his servants answered and said, “Please, let several men take five of the remaining horses which are left in the city. Look, they may either become like all the multitude of Israel that are left in it; or indeed, I say, they may become like all the multitude of Israel left from those who are consumed; so let us send them and see.” 14 Therefore they took two chariots with horses; and the king sent them in the direction of the Syrian army, saying, “Go and see.” 15 And they went after them to the Jordan; and indeed all the road was full of garments and weapons which the Syrians had thrown away in their haste. So the messengers returned and told the king. 16 Then the people went out and plundered the tents of the Syrians. So a seah of fine flour was sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the Lord.
17 Now the king had appointed the officer on whose hand he leaned to have charge of the gate. But the people trampled him in the gate, and he died, just as the man of God had said, who spoke when the king came down to him. 18 So it happened just as the man of God had spoken to the king, saying, “Two seahs of barley for a shekel, and a seah of fine flour for a shekel, shall be sold tomorrow about this time in the gate of Samaria.”
19 Then that officer had answered the man of God, and said, “Now look, if the Lord would make windows in heaven, could such a thing be?”
And he had said, “In fact, you shall see it with your eyes, but you shall not eat of it.” 20 And so it happened to him, for the people trampled him in the gate, and he died.
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The passage serves as a reminder of God’s faithfulness and provision, even in the direst circumstances. It also highlights the importance of sharing good news and not hoarding it for oneself. The lepers come to the realization that it is not right to keep the bountiful provisions they have found for themselves, but rather, they should share the good tidings with others, particularly with the king’s household.
The context of this passage is important for understanding its significance. The city of Samaria was under siege, and its inhabitants were suffering from extreme famine. In their desperation, the people turned to cannibalism and were experiencing great distress. It is in this context of hopelessness and despair that this verse brings forth a message of hope and deliverance.
The theme of God’s provision and faithfulness is central to this passage. The fact that the lepers stumble upon an abundance of food and riches in the camp of the Arameans is a clear demonstration of God’s miraculous intervention. It serves as a powerful reminder that God is capable of providing for His people, even in the most challenging of circumstances. This theme resonates throughout the Bible, as countless stories of God’s provision and deliverance are recorded.
Another important theme in this passage is the idea of sharing good news and blessings with others. The lepers recognize the selfishness of keeping the good tidings to themselves and understand the urgency of sharing it with the king’s household. This speaks to the broader biblical principle of generosity and community, where believers are called to share their blessings with others and not to hoard them for personal gain.
In conclusion, 2 Kings 7:9 is a powerful and inspiring passage that speaks of the themes of God’s provision, faithfulness, and the importance of sharing blessings with others. It serves as a reminder of God’s miraculous intervention in the most desperate of circumstances and the transformative power of good news. The verse encourages believers to be generous and to share their blessings with others, no matter their social standing. Ultimately, it is a message of hope and deliverance in the midst of despair.
CHALLENGES
- Never doubt the capacity of God to do the impossible.
PRAYER POINT
- Lord, in thy faithfulness provide for all I may need according to thy riches in glory. Amen.
FURTHER READING: 2 Kings 8:1-11; 2 Corinthians 8:1-11; 9: 1-End
ESOCS Devotional 6 October 2025
