Turning Famine into Rivers of Abundance

UV 3653/10000 Turning Famine into Rivers of Abundance For thus says the Lord, “ You will not see wind or rain, yet that valley will be filled with water, so you and your cattle and other animals may drink. 2 Kings 3 v 17 The Lord promised through Elisha, the prophet that He would miraculously fill the trenches that he had asked the Israelites to dig in the valley. The king of Israel, king of Judah and Edom were marching to a war against the king of Moab. But en route, they had no water and the soldiers and animals were dying of thirst. At that point, the king of Israel Jehoram appealed to the prophet Elisha, saying that the Lord was handing over to defeat and destruction the three kings and their armies. Elisha commenced a worship of God with music and at the time, the Spirit of God came down on him with power and gave him the leading to dig trenches all round in the dry valley. Elisha prophesied that the trenches would be filled with water enough for the armies. It would happen miraculously without their seeing any wind or rain. The next day, the sun shining upon the water in the trenches made it appear to be blood like and terrified the Moabite army that rivers of blood were flowing caused by the three kings attacks. This demoralized the enemies of Israel and eventually, the three kings defeated and put to rout the Moabites. Likewise, in our lives, the Lord does miracles of provision and deliverance without any outward signs. As long as we remain faithful and walk in the favour of the Lord, He will orchestrate events and circumstances to deliver us and give us victory. Elisha was reluctant to pray or intervene at the instance of the Jehoram who was known for disobeying the Lord. He said that the presence of King Jehoshaphat on the side of the king of Israel influenced him positively. Whatever the Lord has placed in our hands we should hold loosely, ready to let go of it the moment the Lord indicates but to Him and His word alone, we should grip like a leech. He can cause the dry valley to be filled with trenches of water or blessings, provisions, answers to our prayers. When we are in tough and hostile situations, we should come before the Lord and seek His guidance, His intervention, His wisdom. He can end any famine and turn it into rivers of abundance. Any crisis in the life of a person of faith is an opportunity for the Lord to reveal His love, His grace and glory. We only need to turn to the prophetic ministry of Jesus and the Holy Spirit to seek the word of wisdom and word of knowledge in such crisis. He will surely provide. He will surely lead. He will surely guide, protect and deliver us in any crisis.