There were some people who witnessed to the truth and spoke on behalf of God in the Old Testament. These people were named as Prophets. Out of all the Prophets, Oratary Prophets performed their task very effectively.
1. Prophet Nathan
2. Prophet Elijah
3. Prophet Elisha
Prophet Nathan
When king David had an immoral behaviour with Bethsheba who was the wife of Uriah, Prophet Nathan narated a parable and explained about the sin that king David did. Because of Prophet Nathan, king David was able to understand his sinfulness and repented.
By showing king David's sinfulness Prophet Nathan was able to bring him to the correct path tactfully. As students we should also act like Prophet Nathan, if we see or find someone is doing a wrong thing. We should explain and bring that person into the correct path, without hurting him or her.
Prophet Elijah
During a season of drought, with a command of God, Elijah went and stayed by the brook of Cherith. Ravens brought him bread and meat. Thereafter he went to a house of a widow, who lived in a town of Zarephath. In her house, there was only a handful of flour in a bowl and a drop of olive oil in a jar. Because of her hospitality and obedience to Elijah, the bowl of flour and the jar of oil did not run out untill the drought ended.
When at times we become helpless, we will be protected through the blessings and graces of God. The care we get is called “Divine Providence.” That is the same Divine Providence Elijah had experienced during the drought.
The Sacrifice on Mount Carmel
On Mount Carmel Elijah and the Prophets of Baal, prepared two sacrifices to offer their Gods. They believed that the true God, will send fire from above burn the sacrifice and prove that God accepts the sacrifice. Prophets of Baal prayed loud and did their other rituals, their sacrifice was not burnt by Baal. Elijah who poured water on and around the Sacrifice prayed to the Lord. His sacrifice was accepted and burnt into ashes. Through this incident, it proved who the ture God is.
As soon as they finished their sacrifices on Mount Carmel, it ended the drought and heavy rain began to fall. God protects those who believes in Him at the same time He helps them when they are in need. Therefore, we too should keep our faith in God and pray for Divine Providence.
Prophet Elisha
Prophet Elijah called Elisha while he was ploughing his field behind twelve pairs of oxen, by putting his cloak over his shoulders.
Curing Naaman from a dreaded skin disease
Prophet Elisha cured the dreaded skin disease of Naaman, who was a commander of the Siriyan army. Elisha cured Naaman, because he wanted to show him, that there is no other God on earth than the God Almighty. At the same time, Elisha wanted to end up the pride of Naaman. Through this curing it gives us a lesson, not to expect any payment for the help we do to others.
We can experience healing through prayers. Prayer gives us a great strength to our life. We cannot find or gain any success in our life without prayer. At that same time, we should worship one and only God, the Almighty. It is our responsibility to observe the first commandment of the Ten Commandment.
