A Word of Encouragement

July 31, 2026

Mission Mtns, MT (Nancy’s Picture) - Jan 2014

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

As the Aramean army was besieging Samaria, the people inside were starving to the point that some of them were resorting to cannibalism. So the King sent to bring Elisha to Samaria and murder him. (2 Kings 6:24-33)

When Elisha came to Samaria, he said, "The Lord says: 'About this time tomorrow a measure of fine flour will be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, at the gate of Samaria.'" A royal officer, supporting the king, mocked Elisha asking, "Even if the Lord were to make windows in heaven, could this thing happen?" Elisha responded. "Behold, you are going to see it with your own eyes, but you will not eat any of it."

"Because you don't believe, you won't reap the benefits."

When God routed the Aramean army, by sending them an illusion of being surrounded by a much stronger army, they fled leaving everything behind - food, tents, money and clothing, - "The people went out and plundered the camp of the Arameans. Then a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in accordance with the word of the Lord."

The king appointed the royal officer, who had mocked Elisha, to guard the gate. But, in the rush to raid the Aramean camp, the people trampled him and he died, just as Elisha had said; "You won't reap the benefits." (2 Kings 7:1-20)

Jesus said, "Unless you believe that I AM, you will die in your sins." (John 8:24) Our salvation is contingent on believing in Him, (John 3:16) But how many of His other promises do we miss out on because we don't really believe them? He said, "Don't worry about 'things' because Dad knows what you need, seek His will and He will provide." (Matthew 31-34) "Do not be afraid, only believe." (Mark 5:36) And He said,

These things I have spoken to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
	John 16:33

Do we miss out on the peace He offers because we don't believe some of His promises?

Yahweh-Jireh - the Lord will provide - help me rely on Your promises in every situation.

He who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.
	John 19:35

Believe all His promises,