When all goes wrong and we think God has turned against us, we are wrong. He may be just setting things up for a great time of blessing.
Samson gambles with unscrupulous characters using a riddle. The result is violence and animosity that will follow Samson his entire life.
This passage tells of the translation of Elijah to heaven, but the real story is about Elisha. He is determined to follow his master to the end and he desires a double portion of Elijah’s blessing. We see that he gets the blessing and begins to perform some of the miracles for which he is known.
Jesus appears as the captain of the host of the Lord and gives the plan for taking Jericho. The walls fall flat and Israel wins.
The storms and trials of life are as sure to come your way as the breath you just took. We must work not to get bitter in the storm but, rather rejoice that our Father is allowing us another opportunity to learn.
