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Darkest Before the Dawn

  • While he was still talking with them, behold, the messenger came down to him. Then he said, "Behold, this evil is from Yahweh. Why should I wait for Yahweh any longer?" Elisha said, "Hear Yahweh's word. Yahweh says, 'Tomorrow about this time a seah of fine flour will be sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.' " Then the captain on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, "Behold, if Yahweh made windows in heaven, could this thing be?" 2 Kings 6:33-7:2 WEB.

    Jehoram was the King of Israel when Samaria, the capital city, was besieged by Syria about 850 BC. Samaria was a great walled city, so the enemy's strategy was to surround it and prevent anyone from entering or leaving. This cut off all trade and their food supply. They intended to camp there until they starved the inhabitants into surrender.

    A great famine spread through the city until people were eating each other. Women were eating their children. It was a very dark time for the people of Samaria, and the king began to blame God for their suffering. The book of Deuteronomy contains a section where God warned Israel about what would happen to them if they rejected Him.

    "Because you didn't serve Yahweh your God with joyfulness and with gladness of heart, by reason of the abundance of all things; therefore you will serve your enemies whom Yahweh sends against you, in hunger, in thirst, in nakedness, and in lack of all things." Deuteronomy 28:47-48 WEB.

    Finally, the King of Israel snapped and decided that if he could not kill God, he would kill the man of God. So he began searching for the prophet Elisha. When he finally found him, Elisha told him that food would be so plentiful in the city that it would cost pennies by the following day.

    That night, God caused the enemy to hear horses and chariots, the sound of a great army approaching them. They thought that Samaria had hired the Egyptians and the Hittites to help them, so they fled and left all their supplies, food, and livestock behind. Then the people came out of the city and packed it all up for free. As Elisha had spoken, it all came to pass the following morning.

    Your breakthrough is waiting near your breaking point. When it looks like you cannot go on and it becomes so dark, when you are ready to snap and let God have it with both barrels, you are so close to being delivered. When we come to the end of our rope, we will find Him there. So don't give up! It's always the darkest right before dawn.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask that you strengthen and guide me through this time. Lord, I can't do this without You! Please send Your Comforter today and help me get in tune with You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: FAAD group members (Fight Against Anxiety & Depression) today is"Feel Good Friday!". This event is about lifting up each other up! We all have times when we are weak, but together, we can get through it! We invite you to share anything that may have prompted a good feeling in your heart today. Even if you're having a bad day, perhaps look to encouraging scriptures, prayers or thoughts, and testimonies of God's work. Whether you are suffering from anxiety or depression or just want to help, all are welcome to join!: FAAD Group:


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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck Anyone in need of this prayer and Devotional I pray for you! Father I pray you continue to give me strength, Amen!
November 25, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes Lord, in Jesus's name I pray, amen. 

November 25, 2022
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Koletta Douglas
Koletta Douglas

Praise God. Give me the strength to not give up.

November 25, 2022
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen 

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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen!

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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. Heavenly Father, I cannot do this without You.  You are everything to me Lord. AMEN

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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen 

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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen!!

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Mark Williams
Mark Williams

Heavenly Father, I ask that you strengthen and guide me through this time. Lord, I can't do this without You! Please send Your Comforter today and help me get in tune with You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

November 25, 2022
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

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Mitchell Cornelius
Mitchell Cornelius

Amen,Lord You alone are God.Thank You for this word in season for such a time as this.May You Lord be glorified and we would grow in wisdom and trust.Amen

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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Thank You Father for always being by my side! Amen.

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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen 

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Maria Melendez
Maria Melendez

Amen !

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David Krull
David Krull

Amen. I can't do this without you. I praise the Name of Jesus.

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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen Lord your my Rock and my strong tower and I lean on you when my life is falling apart thank you Father for always catching me when I stumble 

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Janet Sorensen
Janet Sorensen

I so needed this today!

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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Praise the Lord for reminders of His miraculous victories! Thank you, Lord, for Your strength and wisdom in my life. AMEN

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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!! Alleluia!! Amen!!

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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

You are my merciful gracious God. Amen 

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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen Lord Jesus!

November 25, 2022