Daily Manna: Dare, Where Others Won’t!

Tuesday 20, August 2013

TEXT: 2 KINGS 6:1-7

KEY VERSE: “And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim” (2 Kings 6:6).

There is this story about four people named, Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. They had an important job to do, which Everybody was asked to do. He thought Somebody would do it. Of course, Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about it because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody felt Anybody could do it, but Nobody realised that Everybody would not do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did the job that Anybody could have done in the first place.

As humorous as this story may sound, it is the reality of life where people trade blames over their inadequacies. In contrast to this hypocrisy, the school of the prophets, from our text, showed faithfulness, sacrifice and devotion to the work of building a dwelling place for themselves.

Where they stayed could not accommodate them because of their growing numbers. Without much financial resource, they made do with what they could lay their hands on. One of them even borrowed an axe, revealing how poor they were. But they were contented and rested on available resources and the simple, rustic accommodation that met their needs. Each man was willing to do his part.

Their request for Elisha to accompany them showed their reliance on God’s help through His prophet. Elisha gave his permission for the project and even accompanied them, which indicated his support and encouragement. The concern of the man, who lost the axe head, explicitly depicted his honesty, integrity and respect for other people’s property. Elisha’s concern and effort to bring out the axe-head out of water showed God’s interest and care for even the small and trivial incidents in our lives.

Are you contented with your God-given resources? Do you show concern for lost items that are not yours? Do you humbly depend upon God for provision? Carefully examine your ways and make necessary adjustments.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: God is dependable and available.

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