What Do You See?

“And Elisha prayed and said, ‘Lord, I pray Thee, open his eyes, that he may see.’” (2 Kings 6:17a)

Gehazi was afraid when he saw the enemy encompassing the city. Elisha told him 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 the hearts and minds of God’s children but can accomplish that only if we let him. When you feel pressed and surrounded by the enemy (who is sometimes you), God Almighty wants you to see that He is all around you, holding you, covering you, going before and behind you. As His child, no one or anything can be against you (Romans 8:31)—the Holy Spirit in you is the guarantee He is with you, guiding you. When fear or uncertainty overwhelm you, ask your Father to open your eyes to His truth, then look again. He is the Victor, standing with us and for us, encompassing the enemies of our lives that seem to overpower us. This assurance is ours through the gift of His Son Jesus.