The four lepers

As was the rule, lepers were kept outside the city and the gates were the closest they’d get to the city. They were kept at bay so to speak. These four considered their position and they chose an option which had the best odds. Their choice had the possibility of human compassion- so they hoped. The Lord had already prepared the way and these were going to be the instruments used in letting the Israelites know that Elisha’s prophecy of the previous day had come to pass. The went into the Syrian’s camp and they saw that there was plenty and no one to oppose them. They collected as much as they could and ate to their satisfaction but amidst all this, they still felt obliged to let others know. They said “We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household.” Indeed it was a day of good tidings and those who came with the tidings were people who had been cast out of the city. They did not feel resentment towards those within the city and becoz of their gratefulness they let others know. They had taken a wager by going into the camp of the Syrians and when their bet had paid off, they let others in on the deal. Likewise today many of us have come across abundance and yes, we do not well by withholding the goods news. On the other hand let us not mistrust the bearers of goods news, let us at least test and confirm their news. God’s promises always have supporting evidence, so come on and let’s explore :)