Tomorrow About This Time Series

TOMORROW ABOUT THIS TIME

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5; Jeremiah 32:27; Isaiah 43:19; Romans 4:17-21; Joel 2:25-26

INTRODUCTION:

The nation of Israel was in a desperate situation. A severe famine had struck Samaria, caused by a siege from the Syrians. Things had grown so bad that people were resorting to cannibalism to survive. In the midst of this hopelessness, the prophet Elisha declared, “Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel...” It was a prophetic word of sudden change—a divine turnaround that no human strategy could accomplish.

A sceptical officer questioned the prophecy, saying, “Even if the Lord were to open the windows of heaven, could this thing be?” But God is never limited by human logic. By the next day, the word came to pass through an unlikely source—four lepers who dared to move forward. God used their steps to scatter the enemy camp and restore abundance to the city.

This story reminds us that God can shift any situation overnight. His word is more powerful than the prevailing circumstance. When God speaks, the future bends to His voice.

1. GOD CAN SPEAK HOPE INTO HOPELESS SITUATIONS

Elisha released a word in the middle of national despair.

a) The word of the Lord came at the darkest moment (v.1)

True prophecy brings light into chaos.

b) God is not limited by the natural conditions of your environment

Even when it looks impossible, He speaks possibility.

c) The power of prophecy is not in the logic, but in the Lord

It doesn’t have to make sense—it just needs to be God.

d) When God says “tomorrow,” no famine, no siege, and no enemy can stop it

His word overrides every situation.

Biblical Example: God told Sarah she would have a son “at the set time” (Genesis 18:10-14).

2. DOUBT CAN DISQUALIFY YOU FROM GOD’S PROMISE

The officer mocked the prophecy—and never partook in its fulfilment.

a) Scepticism sounds smart, but it is deadly when dealing with God’s word (v.2)

Unbelief is not harmless—it has consequences.

b) The officer questioned God’s ability, not Elisha’s credibility

He said, “Even if the Lord opened the windows of heaven…”

c) Faith is required to access the fulfilment of prophecy

God honours belief, not brilliance.

d) The doubter saw the miracle but died at the gate (v.17–20)

Doubt lets you observe, but not partake.

Biblical Example: Zacharias doubted the angel’s word and became mute (Luke 1:18-20).

3. GOD USES UNLIKELY VESSELS TO FULFIL HIS PURPOSE

Four lepers became instruments of divine intervention.

a) God doesn’t need strong people—He needs available people (v.3–5)

These men were weak, sick, and outcast, yet they moved.

b) When they stepped out in faith, God amplified their steps (v.6–7)

He turned their footsteps into a divine army.

c) The miracle was waiting on someone’s movement

Heaven responded to their “Why sit we here until we die?”

d) No one is too broken for God to use in His redemptive plan

The lepers were carriers of restoration.

Biblical Example: God used Moses, a stammerer, to lead Israel (Exodus 4:10-12).

4. DIVINE TURNAROUND HAPPENS SUDDENLY

By the next day, everything changed—just as God said.

a) The enemy camp was abandoned in fear, leaving riches behind (v.7–8)

God created confusion to end a siege.

b) Famine turned to feasting in less than 24 hours (v.16)

He turned their mourning into dancing.

c) God’s word is not delayed—it comes at the appointed time

He is never early, but never late.

d) The supernatural becomes natural when God is involved

Abundance replaced starvation without any economic policy.

Biblical Example: Joseph moved from prison to palace in one day (Genesis 41:14-41).

5. WHAT YOU DO WITH YOUR MIRACLE MATTERS

The lepers returned to share the good news with the city.

a) They recognised their blessing was not just for themselves (v.9)

Miracles must not lead to selfishness.

b) God blesses us to be a blessing to others

Kingdom wealth has a kingdom purpose.

c) Testimonies must be shared to activate faith in others

The lepers’ announcement brought the whole city to the blessing.

d) A heart of compassion is key to stewardship of breakthrough

They could have remained silent but chose responsibility.

Biblical Example: The woman at the well told others about Jesus (John 4:28-30).

CONCLUSION:

The word of the Lord will always test the faith of its hearers. Elisha’s prophecy seemed outrageous in the face of devastation, but God honoured His word. He used unlikely vessels—outcast lepers—to bring an entire nation into deliverance. When God says “Tomorrow,” no famine, siege, or enemy can stop what is coming.

Refuse to sit in doubt or despair. Rise in faith. Move forward, even if you feel unqualified. And when the miracle comes, remember to share it—because God's blessings are meant to be multiplied.