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.
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