“And Elisha prayed and said, ‘Lord, I pray Thee, open his eyes, that he may see.’” (2 Kings 6:17a)
Waking early that morning, Gehazi was afraid when he saw the
Syrian army's chariots and horses encompassed the city. Elisha told his fearful
servant that those who were with them were more than those against them and asked
God to “open his eyes” so his servant could see what he saw: “The mountain
was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha” (v. 17b). Gehazi
then saw God’s truth.
The god of this world seeks ways to deceive and strike fear
in our hearts and minds as he stands against us but can accomplish that only if
we let him. When you feel pressed and surrounded by the enemy, God Almighty
wants to open your eyes and see from His perspective; wanting you to trust Him.
When you are fearful or uncertain, ask God our Father to open your eyes to His
truth, then look again. Now, what do you see? He is the Victor, encompassing the
enemies of our lives that seem to overpower us. He sent His Son into the world
to save us; He stands with us and for us.
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ReplyDeleteThough we may not be able to see them, like Elisha and Gehazi; Psalm 34:7 tells us all God's people are surrounded by the Angel of the Lord for protection.
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