Good Morning!! In the Bible, tragic stories aren't merely about the consequences of sin,...they're also about the ways God is present in our suffering. This story tells of desperate choices made by suffering people and ruthless decisions by arrogant leaders. But rising in the midst of the chaos, like a beacon of hope, is the prophet Elisha. His word comes true in precisely the way he predicted. God’s strength, mediated through him, gives the people hope.
"This is a day of good news . . ."—2 Kings 7:9 (NIV)
The theme verse above is spoken by four leprous men who realize that they should share the good news of God’s miraculous deliverance. But we do not always experience such miraculous solutions to problems. Life does not neatly tie up every loose end. Tragic situations are not completely resolved to our satisfaction. But we trust, we wait, and we hope for the day of good news. We rest in the Savior whose own tragic suffering reveals that God is always with us.
God is our most supportive friend, the most patient of listeners.
In the midst of tragedy, Father, strengthen our faith. Amen.
"No matter who our boss is,...we are really working for God."
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