In the story found in 2nd Kings chapter 3, three kings with their armies formed an alliance with each other against the Moabites. After traveling several days, the livestock and the men sorely needed water. Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, asked for a prophet to inquire of the Lord Adonai for them; therefore, Elisha was summoned to be there with them. Elisha let Jehoram, King of Israel, know that he was only inquiring of Jehovah for the sake of Jehoshaphat. Elisha requested that a musician be brought forth to play for him while he inquired. The message through Elisha started with these words: “Make this valley full of ditches”. This was a Word of Wisdom meaning it had to do with supernatural application towards the working of miracles. The Word of Wisdom is listed as the 2nd spiritual gift listed in 1st Corinthians 12:8 after the listing of the Word of Knowledge. It is definitely available to us today as well as the other spiritual gifts listed in 1st Corinthians 12:8-10. Digging the valley full of ditches sounded like a most silly battle strategy. However, it provided a dual purpose. First, the ditches were full of water; thus, meeting the need for water for livestock and men. Secondly, the Moabites thought that the armies had wiped each other out; because, they saw the color of the water as red as blood. Therefore, the Moabites rushed hastily without precaution into this valley. They placed themselves into an ambush as the 3 armies rose up to soundly defeat them and drive them back into their own country. 1st Corinthians 1:27 ~ “But God has chosen the foolish things of this world to confound (baffle, puzzle) the wise (of this world). It has pleased God that by the foolishness of preaching, HE saves those who will believe. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved, it is the power of God. 1st Corinthians 1:21 & 18. Are you willing to trust the wisdom of God even when it doesn’t make sense to your natural mind? HE is well able to lead you through to victories after victories.
