It's time to get in the trenches
By Stacey Talbott
2 Kings 3:16 He said, “Thus says the Lord, ‘Make this valley full of trenches.’
(NASB)
The Lord has been speaking to me about trenches recently and I have been
intently listening for his message. I hear “Stay off the bench and get back into
the trench!” Holy Spirit has impressed upon me that many are weary and tired of the intense battles they are going through. Some have retreated and returned to the bench, feeling as though they are getting nowhere, so why bother.
Be encouraged my dear friend for the Lord has seen you intently digging!
In 2 Kings chapter 3, it tells of King Moab’s rebellion against Israel. King Joram
of Israel enlists the help of the King of Judah and the King of Edom for battle.
The three kings commit to defeating Mesha, King of Moab. The direction of their journey takes them where there is no water or provision for their armies or their animals. In a spirit of defeat, King Joram complains, has the Lord brought us three kings together just so we can be delivered into the hand of our enemy, King Mesha? BUT GOD…
Now King Jehoshaphat calls for a prophet to deliver some hope and wisdom.
Elisha is not happy as he despises King Joram, but he honors King Jehoshaphat
and delivers the word of the Lord. He said, “Thus says the Lord, ‘Make this valley full of trenches.’ For thus says the Lord, ‘You shall not see wind nor shall you see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you shall drink, both you and your cattle and your beasts. This is but a slight thing in the sight of the Lord; He will also give the Moabites into your hand ( 2 Kings 3: 16-18).
According to the word of the Lord, not only does the Lord provide wells of water for the three kings, but he delivers the Moabites into their hands as well!
Friends your digging has not been in vain! I see many in the spirit, who feel as though they are digging with a tablespoon and saying “when Lord, when?” The Lord is saying, “Don't retreat, get off that bench and go back to your trench!” I am sending you sharpened spades that will cut through the muck and mire of the enemies plans! Refocus and keep digging your trenches! You too will see wells of living water SPRING UP supernaturally, that cannot be capped. Just as in the days of Elisha, the Lord is our deliverer and his word does not fail. Happy digging, my friend!
Stacey Talbott is a minister, prophetess/seer, certified Christian coach, and speaker who loves to release the heart of God into others. She also loves to write for the Lord, encouraging others with His life giving words in various words prophetic forms.
www.wovenimpactcoaching.com www.facebook.com/speaklife77
