#soap # 2 Kings 04 ## Title: Miracles Require Problems ## Scripture: (2 Kings 4:43-44) But his attendant said, “How can I feed a hundred men with this?” He replied, “Set it before the people so they may eat, for this is what the Lord has said, ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” So he set it before them; they ate and had some left over, just as in the Lord’s message. (NET) ## Observation: This chapter is full of miracles, including the first time God multiplied food for a multitude. (Jesus later did this twice.) Amazing things are happening, but don’t miss the context. Amazing things are happening because amazing things are needed. The nation is going through a difficult time, and only miracles will do. We all want to see miracles and amazing moments. That’s fine. Just don’t forget that miracles are times when God interrupts the natural law He has set into motion. Therefore, He doesn’t do miracles except when they are needed for a purpose. So, realize that miracles require problems. On one side, that’s a warning when praying to see miracles. On the other side, that’s hope. If you are facing an impossible problem, you’re in the right place to see God do something amazing. ## Application: Be encouraged by the idea that many amazing opportunities are disguised as impossible situations. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always being more than enough.