Elisha described to the king an impossible sounding scenario. During a siege so severe that women resorted to eating their children, Elisha says that the very next day fine flour and barley would be so abundant it would be sold cheaper than dove’s dung. Of course Elisha’s prophecy is accurate, and the siege ended the next day, although the disbelieving captain did not live to enjoy it. This story is great for reminding us that, no matter how impossible God’s word may sound, it will certainly come to pass. Today we are besieged by the effects of sin, with all the sorrow that it brings. But one day that will be over, and ‘tomorrow’ will bring the kingdom.
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord”