Dig your trench, a.k.a - The Leap of faith.
(Note: Todays reflection is based on the KJV Daily Devotional).
Background
2 Kings 3 16 17
9 So the king of Israel set out with the king of Judah and the king of Edom. After a roundabout march of seven days, the army had no more water for themselves or for the animals with them.
10 “What!” exclaimed the king of Israel. “Has the Lord called us three kings together only to deliver us into the hands of Moab?”
10 “What!” exclaimed the king of Israel. “Has the Lord called us three kings together only to deliver us into the hands of Moab?”
Today's reading - 2 Kings 3 16-17
While the harpist was playing, the hand of the Lord came on Elisha 16 and he said, “This is what the Lord says: I will fill this valley with pools of water. 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.
Experimentally, people know where their help is to be found. In the reading, the Kings wanted victory in war but without the critical availability of water they started at a defeat. In such a situation they were to dig the trenches in which the precious liquid would be held. How? They did not know. Yet the promise was that God would provide not only the necessary water but also the victory they were looking for.
While the harpist was playing, the hand of the Lord came on Elisha 16 and he said, “This is what the Lord says: I will fill this valley with pools of water. 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.
Experimentally, people know where their help is to be found. In the reading, the Kings wanted victory in war but without the critical availability of water they started at a defeat. In such a situation they were to dig the trenches in which the precious liquid would be held. How? They did not know. Yet the promise was that God would provide not only the necessary water but also the victory they were looking for.
We have here a few lessons we need to learn and follow: First, there has to be to be a readiness for the blessing from our side as well as God's. This must be done in faith, in the full assurance that the blessing is about to descend, in accordance with His will.
Secondly, the provision will be made in Gods way not ours. We can stand on our head and tell Him various means for the provision but it will happen in His way.
Lastly, prepare for abundance because our Lord provides to beyond bursting point. Whether it is a victory or provision or saving grace.
Think about this today. What blessings have we asked for? What trenches am I digging? have we taken that leap of faith?
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