The Security of Gilgal

2 Kings 2:1
We have seen that Gilgal is a place of rolling away, memorial, cost, freedom, abuse and separation. What we also find is that Gilgal is a place of security.
We all need places of security, places where we know God is, and where He has intervened in our lives.

Let's look at 2 Kings 2:1
Elisha had found the place of security with God and was prepared to go with Elijah and witness his grand departure into heaven.
The security of Gilgal is something that we all must find but there is no easy way or short cut to finding it. We have to go through the process of laying down our memorial stones, our marker for all to see. We will experience the cost of Gilgal together with the freedom that can be found in Gilgal. I guess at times we will even abuse the freedom found and may also experience the wrath of God and the separation that comes because we do not fear the holiness of God as we should.

The great thing is that even in situations like this God can and will, if we are willing, bring us back to Gilgal to the place of memorial which becomes our place of security. We, like Elijah will be able to draw from the well of salvation the freedom that is found in such a place and be able to know that we can go out again and accomplish great things for God. The security of Gilgal gives us knowledge and we, with Elisha will be able to say "yes I know; keep silent!" 2 Kings 2:3

Have we found our Gilgal?
Have we established our memorial?
Have we tasted of the bounty of Gods provision or are we still looking for manna in the wilderness?

I trust and pray that you will know God and His wonderful provisions for life. I also pray that we may guard against any abuse of freedom which leads to separation. If you are separated then I pray that you will be able to find the place of security and re-establish a relationship that will bless and encourage others.