Daily Scripture: Day 106—2 Kings 7

From Handbook to Scripture, Day 106

READING: 2 KINGS 7

Because of the Syrian siege of Samaria, the capital of Israel experienced such a severe famine that some of the people were resorting to cannibalism. The king of Israel blamed Elisha for the trouble and sought his life, but Elisha predicted that within one day the famine would be lifted. The Lord caused the Syrian army to hear the noise of a great army, and they fled in terror, leaving their provisions behind. When four lepers decided to surrender to the Syrians rather than starve in Samaria, they were amazed to see the empty camp and all the goods. They announced the good news to the gatekeepers of Samaria, and after a cautious investigation proved it was true, the people of the city plundered the empty Syrian tents.

Prayer: Lord, there are no circumstances that are so severe that they cannot be overturned in an instant if You choose to do so. May I look at You and Your good pleasure rather than the circumstances I face, knowing that You will work all things together for good to those who love You and are called according to Your purpose.

Meditation passage: verses 6, 9

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