Today’s Posture Tomorrow’s Possibilities
2 Kings 13:14–19
- Reduced lower back pain
- Fewer headaches
- Increased energy levels
- Less tension in shoulders and back
- Increased lung capacity
- Improved circulation and digestion
- Appear taller
- Increased self-confidence
2 Kings 13:14b–17 (NIV)
Jehoash king of Israel went down to see him and wept over him. “My father! My father!” he cried. “The chariots and horsemen of Israel!” Elisha said, “Get a bow and some arrows,” and he did so. “Take the bow in your hands,” he said to the king of Israel. When he had taken it, Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. “Open the east window,” he said, and he opened it. “Shoot!” Elisha said, and he shot. “The Lord’s arrow of victory, the arrow of victory over Aram!” Elisha declared. “You will completely destroy the Arameans at Aphek.”
1. Posture of Faith – God will often ask you to take a faith step or action that seems illogical
2 Kings 13:16 (NIV)
“Take the bow in your hands,” he said to the king of Israel. When he had taken it, Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands.
2. Posture of Obedience – Obedience is the prerequisite for greater opportunities and victories in God’s Kingdom
2 Kings 13:18a (NIV)
Then he said, “Take the arrows,”
2 Kings 13:18–19a (NIV)
Then he said, “Take the arrows,” and the king took them. Elisha told him, “Strike the ground.” He struck it three times and stopped.
2 Kings 13:19 (NIV)
The man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have struck the ground five or six times, then you would have defeated Aram and completely destroyed it. But now you will defeat it only three times.”
3. Posture of Heart – Our response to God’s instruction reveals the condition of our heart
A heart that wanted God’s power but wasn’t interested in God’s plan
A heart that was more concerned with image than integrity
A heart that lacked enthusiasm and wholehearted commitment
2 Chronicles 16:9 (NLT)
The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.
