THE SUNDRY MIRACLES OF PROPHET ELISHA
SUNDRY MIRACLES OF ELISHA
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“And when the sons of the prophets
which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said,
the spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him,
and bowed themselves to the ground before him
2 Kings 2:15
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Elijah’s miracles touched every sphere of human needs. Added to these were the miracles of judgment on sinning person and nations. After his death, contact with his bones revived the dead.
“And it came to pass, as they were burying a man,
that, behold, they spied a band of men,
and they cast the man into the sepulcher of Elisha
and when the man was let down, and touched the bones of Elisha,
he revived, and stood up on his feet”
2 Kings 13:21
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Miracles are supernatural acts of God in the intervention of human spiritual and physical needs. They are not for fun but serve the purpose of drawing men to God, comforting and reassuring believers of the power of their Creator and compelling backsliders to return to the Lord.
MIRACLES OF PROVISION OF FOOD AND WATER
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Elisha’s life and ministry drew attention from within and outside the nation of Israel. His miracles brought recognition to Israel as a nation of Jehovah. Heathens far and near were subdued. They feared the God of Israel and reverenced His prophets.
However, Jehoram the son of Ahab was an evil king. After the death of his father, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.
But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead,
that the king of Moab rebelled
against the King of Israel
2 Kings 3:5
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In whose eyes a vile person is condemned,
but he honoureth them that fear the LORD,
He that sweareth to his own hurt,
and changeth not
Psalm 15:4
Follow peace with all men and Holiness
without which no man shall see GOD
Hebrews 12:14
“Now there cried a certain woman
of the wives of the sons of the
prophets unto Elisha, saying,
Thy servant my husband is dead;
and thou knowest that thy servant
did fear the LORD: and the creditor is
come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen”
2 Kings 4:1
Elisha’s miracles of provision extended to the detoxifying of a poisonous pottage for the sons of the prophets at Gilgal and multiplication of bread for one hundred men. His prophecy of abundance acme to pass at the gate of Samaria after the Syrian siege. God also used four feeble lepers to proclaim abundant provision outside the gate of Samaria.
MIRACLES OF HEALING, DELIVERANCE AND JUDGEMENT
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Elisha manifested the gifts of the word of knowledge and discernment for the great deliverance of kings in his day. His prophecy and counsel delivered the kind of Israel from his enemies strategies.
“And the king of Israel sent to the
place which the man of God told him
and warned him or, and saved
himself there, not once nor twice”
2 Kings 6:10
Through Elijahs prayer, the woman of Shunem conceived and gave birth to a son. Even when the child fell ill and died, Elisha’s prayer brought him back to life 2 Kings 4:33-35. The faith of this woman is worthy of mention. Instead of resigning to fate, she spoke her faith to reality. Thus when the man of God, through his servant, asked
… “Is it well with thee?
Is it well with thy husband?
Is it well with the child?
... she answered, It is well”
2 Kings 4:26
“Then went he down,
and dipped himself seven times in Jordan,
according to the saying of the
man of God an his flesh came
again like unto the flesh of
a little child, and he was clean”
2 Kings 5:14
“Take heed, and beware of covetousness:
for a man’s life consisteth not
I the abundance of the things
which he possesseth”
Luke 12:15
Some sundry events in the miracles of Elisha teach us some lessons.
One, the little maid’s testimony in Naaman’s house added a great opportunity for Elisha to prove the power of the God of Israel to Syria. Believers are enjoined to be witnesses to the grace that is in Christ.
Two, some of Elisha’s miracles were supported by personal faith of the recipients. The widow demonstrated faith and borrowed enough empty vessels.
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The armies of the three kings dug ditches in the valley without doubt before were miraculously filled with water. Thus, the ministry of Elisha was received by faith, empowered by faith, practiced by faith and perfected on others by faith.
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In the spirit of obedience, we become powerful tools (like Elisha) to the advancement of the kingdom as instruments of truth and power..
I have always admired the Ministry of Elisha by the long way of miracles lived because of the faith and obedience to God .. good topic thank you for sharing.
This is quality, well detailed and awesome.
Hence, The two greatest characteristics of a believer is obedience by faith and constant fellowship. Thanks for sharing, brother!
I tap into the anointing of Prophet Elisha.
Thanks bro
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