2 Kings 4:44 “And sure enough, there was plenty for all and some left over, just as the Lord had promised.”
As was true for Elisha, so it is true for you. I will provide for You always. There will be plenty for you, and some left over – so that you can share with others less fortunate. Have I not said I would not leave nor forsake you? Have I not promised to care for you? So it will be. Stay peaceful. Does it seem so much that I, who created all, can multiply food supplies? Or that I, through my prophet, can bring back the dead to life? Or that I can cure leprosy? And really, don’t you see that Elisha’s actions, and Naaman’s actions – none of that was really necessary for me to do what I wanted. I could raise the dead without anyone’s help. I can cure leprosy without the person dipping in a river. But, I do that so people will see and understand and believe. So, now, you profess to believe in me. Can I not do anything in your life that I choose? Trust me. I will help you to change your life for the better. I will honor all your attempts at obedience. Just trust me. Naaman almost forfeited being cured b/c of his pride and his expectations as to how I would do things. He expected Elisha to meet with him in person, to waive his hand and Naaman would be cured. Don’t make the same mistakes. You don’t have any idea how I will do the things I will do in your life. And, I don’t have to appear before you to do them. Do you believe? Really believe? (2005)
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