When we dig in faith, God not only meets the need—He overwhelms us with abundance and victory

God has more in store for us than we often realize, urging us to dig deeper in faith and not settle for a superficial understanding of His grace. Elisha’s determination to seek a double portion from Elijah should inspire us to pursue a more profound relationship with God. We shouldn’t limit ourselves to just the bare minimum of spiritual experiences. When faced with challenges, dont blame God or others for the circumstances, but rather seek His guidance and the truth of His Word to through the spiritual drought. Jehoshaphat’s insistence on finding a prophet amidst despair encourages to seek those who truly hear from God rather than being swayed by the opinions of the world. God is not only ready to provide but also to grant victory over the struggles, He will also do more than we can ask or imagine.

 

Embracing God’s Abundance: The Message of  “He Will… Also”

Call to deeper relationship with God

• Don’t settle for mediocrity in faith
• “God has more for you than just survival—He has abundance.”

Elisha and the three kings (2 Kings 3)

• Desperate need for divine guidance in crisis
• Jehoram’s mixed faith vs. Jehoshaphat’s commitment to seek God’s voice

Elisha’s instruction

• “Make this valley full of ditches” (2 Kings 3:16)
• Digging ditches = working in faith to prepare for God’s promise
• Faith requires effort before evidence

The promise of God’s abundance

• Not just water for sustenance, but victory over enemies (2 Kings 3:18)
• “This is but a light thing in the sight of the Lord.”
• God’s grace goes beyond the need—He gives abundance and victory

Embracing Spiritual Abundance

Its important to seek a deeper relationship with God and move beyond superficial faith. Christians should embrace the abundance of life promised by Jesus and not settle for mediocrity in our spiritual journey. The phrase ‘He will also’ serves as a reminder that God has greater blessings in store for those who are willing to seek them earnestly.

The Role of Faith in Adversity

In times of adversity, faith plays a crucial role in overcoming challenges. The story of the kings facing drought highlights the need for a proactive approach, where digging ditches symbolizes active faith and obedience to God’s commands. Rather than succumbing to despair, believers should be encouraged to trust that God will provide not only for their immediate needs but also for their victory over obstacles.

The Necessity of Genuine Prophetic Voices

The importance of genuine prophetic voices is underscored, particularly through the character of Jehoshaphat seeking the truth from Elisha. This highlights the need for the church to turn away from superficial and compromised teachings that fail to address spiritual needs. The talk stresses that the church must be filled with Holy Spirit-led individuals who boldly proclaim God’s word, especially in a spiritually barren culture.

 

2 Kings 3:1-3 (NKJV)

1 Now Jehoram the son of Ahab became king over Israel at Samaria in the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, but not like his father and mother; for he put away the sacred pillar of Baal that his father had made. 3 Nevertheless he persisted in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who had made Israel sin; he did not depart from them.

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2 Kings 3:8-18 (NKJV)

8 Then he said, “Which way shall we go up?” And he answered, “By way of the Wilderness of Edom.”
9 So the king of Israel went with the king of Judah and the king of Edom; and they marched on that roundabout route seven days. And there was no water for the army, nor for the animals that followed them.
10 And the king of Israel said, “Alas! For the Lord has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.”
11 But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here, that we may inquire of the Lord by him?” So one of the servants of the king of Israel answered and said, “Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who poured water on the hands of Elijah.”
12 And Jehoshaphat said, “The word of the Lord is with him.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him.
13 Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “What have I to do with you? Go to the prophets of your father and the prophets of your mother.” But the king of Israel said to him, “No, for the Lord has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab.”
14 And Elisha said, “As the Lord of hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would not look at you, nor see you.
15 But now bring me a musician.” Then it happened, when the musician played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him.
16 And he said, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Make this valley full of ditches.’
17 For thus says the Lord: ‘You shall not see wind, nor shall you see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you, your cattle, and your animals may drink.’
18 And this is a simple matter in the sight of the Lord; He will also deliver the Moabites into your hand.

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2 Kings 3:20-24 (NKJV)

20 Now it happened in the morning, when the grain offering was offered, that suddenly water came by way of Edom, and the land was filled with water.
21 And when all the Moabites heard that the kings had come up to fight against them, all who were able to bear arms and older were gathered; and they stood at the border.
22 Then they rose up early in the morning, and the sun was shining on the water; and the Moabites saw the water on the other side as red as blood.
23 And they said, “This is blood; the kings have surely struck swords and have killed one another; now therefore, Moab, to the spoil!”
24 So when they came to the camp of Israel, Israel rose up and attacked the Moabites, so that they fled before them; and they entered their land, killing the Moabites.

 

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