OCTOBER 10, 2 Kings 3:14-19 

Of the two kings, Jehoshaphat was God-fearing. If it was not for Jehoshaphat, Elisha would not even be bothered to speak to the kings. He was being sarcastic toward the idolatrous Jehoram when he told him to go and look for his own prophets for help!

Elisha then sent for a musician. As music was played, the Word of God came to Elisha. Elisha prophesied that God will supply water for their army and their cattle. However, they had to dig ditches that would cover the whole valley. More amazingly, Elisha also prophesied victory over the Moabites. We know that God’s words always come true. After the kings’ combined armies had dug the ditches, God filled all the ditches with water to the brim. There was not a cloud in the sky and not so much as a stir in the air. As predicted, it also did not rain. Elisha’s prophecy of the supply of water was fulfilled. How did that miracle happen? We do not know! But we do know that it is the power of God.

The army followed God’s orders and did their part by digging the trenches while God did the rest. Now, let us look at the physical condition of the soldiers when they were asked to dig trenches. After a seven-day march through the desert, they must have been exhausted, hungry and thirsty. Where did they get their energy to dig? Children, let us learn one important lesson. When God gives us a task to do, He will always give us the ability to do it. All we need to do is to obey and follow God’s instructions step by step.

Write a T for True or F for False against each of the statements:

1. The music was meant to entertain Elisha.

2. The kings lost their way in the wilderness.

3. Elisha showed them the way out of the wilderness.

4. Elisha told them to dig ditches so that the men could hide in them.

5. The ditches that God ordered them to dig were meant to be reservoirs to hold water.

Thought: If we do our best, God will do the rest!

Prayer: Thank You, Heavenly Father, for all Thy promises in the Bible. Help me to first do my part by obeying You. It is often not easy, but please give me the strength to do so! In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.