MORE ON OUR SIDE
When the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning and went outside, there were troops, horses, and chariots everywhere. “Oh, sir, what will we do now?” the young man cried to Elisha. “Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, open his eyes and let him see!” The LORD opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.
2 Kings 6:15-17 (NLT)
Most of us feel under attack at different points in our lives, maybe even right now. What can you do when you feel like you’re all alone and you don’t know how to defend yourself against this attack?
The story of Elisha, the prophet of Israel, tells how Elisha always seemed to know the plans of the nation of Aram, who were often at war with Israel. Every time Aram planned to attack Israel, God would tell Elisha, then Elisha would tell the king of Israel, and the Israelites would be prepared for Aram’s attacks. The king of Aram had enough of this, and he heard that Elisha was the one who kept divulging their battle plans. So he wanted to find Elisha and kill him.
When Elisha’s servant woke up and saw the troops coming after him and Elisha, he looked at the situation from his perspective and was filled with fear. There was a whole army coming against just him and Elisha. But when he could see from God’s perspective, he saw a supernatural army, and his fear subsided. You lose your fear when you see God is near.
Life may seem to be attacking you, and maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed or panicked. I hope you can begin to see from God’s perspective and realize that if God is for us, who can stand against us? (Romans 8:31) How can you get that perspective? By reading God’s Word and asking Him to speak to you. I see what God wants me to see when I trust the Holy Spirit in me.
APPLICATION: What feels overwhelming today? Speak this verse throughout the day whenever you feel overwhelmed: If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Romans 8:31b (NLT)
PRAYER: Father, thank you that I can trust you. Remind me today that you are with me. Lead me to lean on you today. Please help me to see what you want me to see. In Jesus name, Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?