Based on 2 Kings 3:9-20
Introduction
In life, we sometimes go through seasons of spiritual and emotional dryness, times when we feel disconnected from God and empty inside. This article draws on the story of the three kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom in 2 Kings 3:9-20, a time of great dryness. Their desperate situation and need for divine intervention resonates with those who are going through times of depression or spiritual emptiness.
1. Cry out to God
The first step out of a dry spell is to cry out to God . In our most difficult times, God invites us to turn to Him and express our needs without restraint. As it says in Psalm 37:18, “When the righteous cry, the LORD hears.”
Although the three kings did everything in their power to cope with the drought, they eventually had to turn to God for supernatural intervention. This mirrors our own struggles. Sometimes it is necessary to recognize that our human efforts are not enough and cry out to God for strength and guidance.
"When the righteous cry, the LORD hears." Psalms 37:18
God always hears the cry of those who turn to Him with a sincere heart. We must not wait until we are completely dried up before crying out to God. The sooner we turn to Him, the sooner we will see changes in our situation.
2. Believe in God’s Promises
The second step is to believe in God’s ability to transform a drought into an oasis of life. In 2 Kings 3:17, God promises the three kings that they will see water without rain:
"You will see neither wind nor rain, but this valley will be filled with water." 2 Kings 3:17
This divine promise illustrates well the idea that God can bring living water even in the midst of the deserts of our lives. We often live in tension between the visible reality and the invisible promises of God. However, to believe in these promises is to cling to the conviction that God always has the last word.
Faith in God is not just a matter of believing in visible miracles, but also of expecting divine interventions beyond our immediate perceptions. Even when we do not yet see the rain falling, we must remain confident in God's provision.
3. Dig by Faith
The third step is perhaps the most difficult: digging by faith. In 2 Kings 3:16, God instructs the kings to dig ditches in the valley. Yet there was no sign of rain. It takes a great act of faith to prepare the ground for a blessing when all indications are that none will come.
In our lives, this means acting in faith, even when we see no immediate signs of an answer to our prayers. Digging in this context means persevering in prayer, obedience, and trust in God, even when circumstances seem contrary. God asks us to prepare ourselves to receive his blessings, even if they are not yet visible.
"Thus says the LORD: Dig trenches in this valley." 2 Kings 3:16
This step teaches us to keep digging, to persevere in hope and faith, even when the sky remains cloudless. For God is faithful, and He will send His rain in His time.
Conclusion
In summary, breaking out of spiritual drought involves three essential steps: crying out to God , believing His promises , and digging by faith . Just as the three kings saw God’s deliverance through water-filled ditches in the wilderness, we too can experience seasons of refreshment and spiritual renewal if we turn to Him. Even when our circumstances seem hopeless, God invites us to act in faith and prepare our lives to receive His blessings.
Don’t lose heart. Keep shouting, keep believing, and most importantly, keep digging. God is not done working in your life.