2 King’s chapter 3 verses 14-20 (NIV)
Elisha said, “As surely as the LORD Almighty lives, whom I serve, if I did not have respect for the presence of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would not pay any attention to you. But now bring me a harpist.”While the harpist was playing, the hand of the LORD came on Elisha and he said, “This is what the LORD says: I will fill this valley with pools of water. 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. This is an easy thing in the eyes of the LORD; he will also deliver Moab into your hands. You will overthrow every fortified city and every major town. You will cut down every good tree, block up all the springs, and ruin every good field with stones.”The next morning, about the time for offering the sacrifice, there it was—water flowing from the direction of Edom! And the land was filled with water.
There were two things that struck me about this passage. Once again, in the verses previous to these, we read that Jehoshaphat wanted advice from a man of God, so Elisha was sent for. We read that it’s only because of Jehoshaphat’s influence that Elisha came. It reminded me that as Christians we carry a responsibility to reflect Jesus. When we do that then His influence through us can make a difference to those who cross our paths.
Secondly, we need to remember not to limit God by our expectations. There was no matter and no natural means of getting any. But we read Elisha’s words that the provision of water was an easy thing for the Lord to do. And at the end of the passage we see that indeed it was so.
What looks impossible to us is certainly not impossible for God. Something which should be a great encouragement for us, since God is the same as He was in Elisha’s time.
Dear Lord,
Thank You for reminding me just how powerful You are, and yet for choosing me to be Your Ambassador. Help me to be faithful in reflecting Your presence. I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen.