If the Lord do not help thee
2 Kings 6:24 And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria. 6:25 And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass's head was sold for fourscore pieces of silver, and the fourth part of a cab of dove's dung for five pieces of silver. 6:26 And as the king of Israel was passing by upon the wall, there cried a woman unto him, saying, Help, my lord, O king. 6:27 And he said, If the LORD do not help thee, whence shall I help thee? out of the barnfloor, or out of the winepress?
The city of Samaria was facing an extreme famine. The people were starving, and their desperation had reached its peak. So dire was their condition that they were driven to the point of cannibalism.
This tragic scene serves as a reminder that life can throw us into seemingly impossible circumstances. At times, we may feel abandoned and forgotten, left to face insurmountable challenges on our own.
In their desperation, the king of Israel encounters a distressed woman who shares a horrifying tale of a pact made with another woman to eat their own children.
The king's reaction was filled with deep anguish, tearing his clothes in despair. He blames the Lord and the prophet Elisha for their predicament, failing to recognize the consequences of their own disobedience and turning away from God.
It is important to understand that when we find ourselves in distress, we must be cautious not to seek solace in empty solutions. The king's response teaches us that blaming God or others for our troubles only prolongs our agony. We must acknowledge our own shortcomings, seek forgiveness, and turn back to God with genuine repentance.
Amid the famine and despair, Elisha delivers a message of hope. He prophesies that the very next day, the Lord will provide an abundance of food for the starving city. However, one officer scoffs at the idea, questioning the possibility of such a miraculous intervention.
Elisha firmly responds, "Hear ye the word of the Lord; Thus saith 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" (2 Kings 7:1).
This teaches us an important lesson about faith. Even when we face seemingly impossible situations, we must trust in the Lord's promises. We may not fully understand how He will deliver us, but our faith should remain unshaken. We must remember that God's ways are higher than our ways, and His plans are far greater than we can comprehend.
In an extraordinary turn of events, God orchestrates a miraculous intervention. The Lord causes the besieging army to hear the sound of a great army approaching, and in their panic, they flee, leaving behind all their provisions.
The people of Samaria, upon discovering the abandoned camp, are filled with joy and relief. The Lord had fulfilled His promise, providing an abundance of food and rescuing His people from their plight.
In conclusion, let us remember that in our darkest moments, when it seems the Lord is not helping us, He is always working behind the scenes, preparing a way out. We must not lose hope but rather turn to Him in faith, seeking His guidance and provision. God's timing is perfect, wait for it.
God bless you.
Prayer key:
1. Lord, thank you for the blessing of today in Jesus Christ name.
2. Lord, I depend not in the help of man, Lord I cry to you foe help, help me in Jesus Christ name.
3. Lord, give me the grace to wait on you in Jesus Christ name.
4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.