Did you know how quick God can turn things around? 1 Kings 6-10

2 Kings 7:1-2 (NASBStr)

 Then Elisha said, “Listen to the word of the Lord; thus says the Lord, ‘ Tomorrow about this time a measure of fine flour will be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria. ’” The royal officer on whose hand the king was leaning answered the man of God and said, “Behold, if the Lord should make windows in heaven, could this thing be?” Then he said, “Behold, you will see it with your own eyes, but you will not eat of it.”

How quickly things can turn when you trust in an awesome and mighty God.  In the above story the King of Amram had besieged Samaria and the city was fully shut-up.   There was so little food and water that the people began to do unheard of things.  In the previous chapter we are told two women agreed to boil and eat their children to fill their bellies.   When the King of Samaria sends a messenger to Elisha the above message is what he hears.   If you read the rest of the chapter you will see that this is exactly what happened.   The King of Samaria was not known for his Godliness.   Or, for his faith at all.   He had passed this trait onto those who worked for him, i.e. this messenger.   The messenger did not believe Elisha that things could turn from so bad to so good in less than 24-hours.    Yet, with God that is exactly what can and does happened.  God is able to turn things around in an instant.   When the nation of Israel complained that they wanted "meat' in the desert, God flew some quail in from the sea.   When Abraham was about to offer Isaac on the alter God instantly provided a lamb, apparently just caught in thicket.   When Daniel was tossed into the lions den, suddenly the lions didn't feel hungry.   Just when his enemies thought they have disposed of Daniel and were now at the top of wise-man-chart, the lions suddenly became hungry and ate them.   In less than 24-hours Daniel went from the lion's den to the king's den, all as a part of God's grace.   In our above story the messenger from the King of Samaria would see that Elisha was right but would die before he enjoyed the celebration as the siege was lifted.  How often do we give up just as God is providing relief?  How often do we fail to realize that God can turn the fortunes of man around quickly and clearly?   When God is in control it is not a matter of IF God will change mis-fortune.   It is only a matter of WHEN.