2 Kings 6-8

April 22

2 Kings 6-8

Imagine the sick feeling in the pit of the stomach of the servant of Elisha. The Aramean army complete with horses and chariots had surrounded the city where they were staying. Elisha was not worried though. Elisha had eyes to see what the servant could not see. He told the servant;   “Don’t be afraid. Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”" (2 Kings 6:16, NIV)  Elisha prayed and his servant’s eyes were opened and then he saw reality. The hills were filled with horses and chariots of fire; the Lord’s army was protecting Elisha and his servant.

Often we become worried or afraid because we do not see a way out of trouble. Sometimes it seems we are in a battle against forces we cannot see. Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus; “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." (Ephesians 6:10-12, NIV)

We are in a battle, but it is not a battle against a foe we can see. It is a battle for our souls. It is a battle on the spiritual realm. There are times when we feel like Elisha’s servant. We feel like we are surrounded and all alone. But the Apostle John wrote in his letter; "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." (1 John 4:4, NIV)

We have no reason to fear. The battle has already been won. Jesus fought for us on the cross and won the battle. "The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 15:56-57, NIV) He gives us the victory. When we approach life knowing we are victors in Jesus, we do not have to worry about the battle; we just continue to walk with our Lord.

Pray that God would open your eyes so you can see not only the battle, but the army He has placed around you.