Prophecy Fulfilled 2

Prophecy Fulfilled 2

2 Kings 7:16, 18-20 AMP

[16] Then the people [of Israel] went out and plundered the camp of the Arameans. So [goods were so plentiful that] a measure of finely-milled flour [was sold] for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in accordance with the word of the Lord [as spoken through Elisha]. [2 Kin 7:1] 

[18] It happened just as [Elisha] the man of God had spoken to the king, saying, “Two measures of barley will be sold for a shekel and a measure of finely-milled flour for a shekel tomorrow about this time at the gate of Samaria.” [19] The royal officer had answered the man of God and said, “Now behold, [even] if the Lord should make windows in heaven, could such a thing happen?” And Elisha had answered, “You will see it with your own eyes, but [because of your doubt] you will not eat it.” [2 Kin 7:2] [20] And so it happened to him; for the people trampled him at the gate, and he died.

A couple of days ago, we wrote in our vignette that the prophecy of  Elijah was fulfilled on Ahab. Dogs licked his blood while prostitutes bathed in the water. Today our read paints the picture of another fulfilled prophecy. This time, from Elisha. Suddenly there was abundance in Israel. The war was over. The only tragedy for the day came from the death of the toyal officer who opposed Elisha

    " When a prophecy is fulfilled, it is seen as evidence that God exists and that God spoke through the prophets as recorded in the Bible. It is also believed that fulfilled prophecies should motivate people to believe that future prophecies will also come to pass". Concerning Jesus Christ, Melanie Rainer presents a case where people tried to disbelief the prophecies in the presence of overwheming possibilities. Hear her: " John recounts Isaiah’s prophecy and experience to contextualize the Pharisees’ disbelief in Jesus as the Messiah. In Isaiah 53:1, Isaiah asks, “Who has believed what we have heard? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?” When John makes this reference, he is showing us how Jesus fulfilled yet another prophecy in the Old Testament. This is a hallmark of John’s Gospel, revealing these glimpses backward to show us the true nature and identity of Jesus". Jesus is the hallmark of fulfilled prophecies. 

   Your Prophecies too will come to pass. It may look like the year is ending. Don't give up. Things will change tomorrow, at the gate. Don't sleep, watch the gate. Good morning.