Elisha is able to adjust to all kinds of people kings, widows, lepers and now to men building a house. The Apostle Paul could preach to kings (Acts 26:1-21Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: 2I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews: (Acts 26:1‑2)), and pick up sticks for a fire (Acts 28:33And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. (Acts 28:3)). They were both like our blessed Lord, Who designed and created the world, yet could take up a little child in His arms.
V.1-7 This story can be like a believer; he has the truth “loaned” to him, but loses it. Usually, we start down that road when we stop reading the Scriptures each day. He has to go back to the very spot where he lost it.
V.6 The “stick” (wood) can be a picture of the cross of the Lord Jesus. We need to realize that the death of Christ has paid for our sins.
V.7 Then we reach out our hand and we are restored and thankful.
V.8-23 Once more we see God’s grace working through Elisha. This time it is to warn the king of Israel of the secret plans of the enemy!
V.11-14 The king of Syria sends a whole army to catch one man. The ungodly person realizes his weakness against God and against God’s people. So we need to realize that if God is with us, it does not matter how strong the enemy may appear.