1 Kings 20:23 Meanwhile, the officials of the king of Aram advised him, “Their gods are gods of the hills. That is why they were too strong for us. But if we fight then in the plains, surely we will be stronger than they.”
My first thought on reading this verse was how silly that the Arameans thought that our God, God of all creation, was only the God of the hills, that His power and might and majesty had limits. But they were pagans, and that kind of localized control was thought to be the norm.
1 Kings 20:23b …“Their gods are gods of the hills…..”
What was much more sobering to me was the realization that I am also guilty of compartmentalizing God’s sovereignty and power. I’m a worrier, always have been, but when I look closely at my worries, am I not just as guilty as the Arameans? Is my fear not saying, essentially, that God has brought me through so much, but that maybe this new thing I am facing is outside of His control and sovereignty? I do not truly believe that, so why do I allow my fear to limit my amazing Savior?
1 Kings 20:23c …“That is why they were too strong for us….”
Lord, God of all, thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the realization that my fears are trying to limit Your sovereignty in my life. Thank You that You ARE greater than ANYTHING I have faced and that You ARE greater than ANYTHING I will ever face. Help me to trust You always and not give in to doubt and fear. You are sovereign in my life, Lord. I believe that completely. Draw me closer. Amen.
1 Kings 20:23d …“But if we fight then in the plains, surely we will be stronger than they.”
Have a blessed day.
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