Bible Pathways - May 3, 2005
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May 3
Read II Kings 6 -- 8
In Today's
The ax head made to float; Syrians (Arameans) attack
Ben-hadad was a title of the king of
Now the once-powerful, luxurious fortress-city of
When it appeared there was no hope, the Lord again brought Jehoram face to face with Elisha, who proclaimed: Hear . . . the Word of the LORD . . . Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria (II Kings 7:1). One of the king's officials ridiculed him saying: Behold, if the LORD would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? Elisha replied: Behold, you shall see it with your eyes, but shall not eat thereof (7:2). The prophecy was miraculously fulfilled from a most unexpected source and at a most surprising time when God, in His great mercy, sent fear into the hearts of the Syrian army and they hurriedly abandoned their camp leaving their food in abundance for the Israelites. The king's unbelieving official was trampled to death in the rush for food (see 7:17).
Obedient Christians need not fear for tomorrow! Instead, we can rejoice in the promises of God, who shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19).
Christ Portrayed:
By Elisha, who wept when he realized what Hazael would do to
Word Studies:
6:1 strait = small; 6:30 within = underneath; 7:5 uttermost part = border, outskirts; 8:11 settled his countenance = stared intensely; 8:26 daughter = granddaughter.
Prayer Needs:
Pray for The International Shortwave Radio Broadcast sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Ezell Rosborough · BPM Staff: Rick Hash · Government Officials (Listed on their Birthdays): Rep. Ralph Hall (TX), Rep. C.L. Otter (ID),and Sen. Ron Wyden (OR) · Country: Ukraine (52 million) east-central Europe · Major languages: Ukrainian and Russian · Religious freedom · 55% Ukrainian/Autocephalous/Old Believers/Armenian Orthodox; 15% Catholic; 3% Protestant; 1% Jewish; .5% Muslim · Prayer Suggestion: Pray and fast in secret so that only the Lord knows (Matthew 6:16-18).
Optional
Memory Verse for the Week: I Thessalonians 5:22