2 Kings 6:15a When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city.
This section, specifically Elisha’s response to his servant about “those who are with us,” put me in mind of Joshua 5:13-14, when the man with the drawn sword approached, and Joshua asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” “Neither one,” he replied, “I am the commander of the LORD’s army.” Elisha is clearly on God’s side. We see it numerous times in chapter 6 alone. He seeks, he knocks, he asks. And God has opened wide the door to him (Matt 7:7).
2 Kings 6:15b “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked.
So when I feel alone and overwhelmed, as I have this past week, I guess the question I need to ask myself is: Am I on God’s side? Am I seeking, asking, knocking? Am I loving, forgiving, seeking the one who still needs to understand that his Creator in Heaven knows him, loves him, and wants him with Him? Am I on the side of love, compassion, and mercy? Am I shining His light? If the answer is yes, then I simply need to ask my Savior to open my eyes that I may see His love and protection, even in my distress.
2 Kings 6:16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for using Your word to remind me of who I am and Whose I am. Thank You that I am not alone, even when my emotions and circumstances try to tell me otherwise. As long as I am on Your side, I am in your loving care. Thank You. Amen.
2 Kings 6:17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.